Sports

Devil Dish: Sept. 13

For the first time in 21 years on Saturday night, Pete Rose was allowed to grace a Cincinnati Red’s field.

By Kyle Newman | September 12, 2010

Women's soccer rallies to beat Tennessee 4-2

The Arizona State University women's soccer team faced off against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the Sun Devil Desert Classic.

By Fahim Rasul | September 11, 2010

ASU defeats NAU in sloppy win

In a sloppy effort, the Sun Devils pulled out the 41-20 win over the Lumberjacks. Standout performances by Jamal Miles and Mike Willie kept Arizona State undefeated heading into its next match up.

By Rashad Abdullah | September 11, 2010

ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

ASU careful to avoid loss against NAU

ASU faces fellow Arizonans the North Arizona University Lumberjacks in their second week of football.

By Andrew Boven | September 10, 2010

LONG RANGE: Senior kicker Thomas Weber drills a kick during last week's game against Portland State. Weber practiced "may day" field goals in Thursday's practice in preparation for Northern Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football makes final preparations for NAU

As a showdown with Northern Arizona lurks, the Sun Devils left the comfort of the Verde Dickey Dome Thursday for a practice outdoors.

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2010

AIR BALL: Freshman setter Stephanie Preach places a ball for a teammate during last weekend's ASU Sheraton Classic. The volleyball team plays another three games in this weekend's ASU Sheraton Invitational. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball team searching for consistency

ASU is set to host its second home tournament of the year, and will face a trio of teams beginning with High Point University Friday afternoon.

By Greg Dillard | September 9, 2010

HEAD GAME: Freshman forward Devin Marshall finishes a header in a recent game against Baylor. The 3-0-1 women's soccer team plays two games and hosts the Sun Devils Classic this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s soccer plays two in Desert Classic

The Sun Devil Desert Classic this weekend is a chance for the ASU women’s soccer team to make everything click against two tough out-of-state opponents.

By Elijah Grasser | September 9, 2010

Topy Cup takes Men’s golf team to Tokyo

The ASU men’s golf team travels across the Pacific Ocean to compete in Japan.

By Greg Dillard | September 9, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 10

The WNBA is a good, necessary organization to have because women should be able to play sports too, but it’s ill timed.

By Nicole Klauss | September 9, 2010

Big play potential reason for hope in 2010

ASU scored four touchdowns from 25 yards or more Saturday night, a strong start for a team that scored nine of those in 2009.

By Nathan Meacham | September 9, 2010

HOMECOMING: Northern Arizona freshman running back and Chandler Hamilton High School graduate Zach Bauman defenders in his college debut against Western New Mexico last week. (Photo Courtesy of NAU)

EDGE: Offense gives ASU advantage over NAU

NAU has talent at the most of the skill positions, but ASU should bring the same speed and power show in week one, giving the Sun Devils the advantage.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

Valley product Bauman leads Lumberjacks to Tempe

When NAU freshman Zach Bauman took a handoff 70 yards for a touchdown Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico, he might as well have kept running to Tempe.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

LONG TIME COMING: ASU redshirt senior defensve end Jamarr Robinson attempts to get past Portland State sophomore offensive lineman Kyle Ritt during last Saturday's game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Wait worth it for senior defensive end Robinson

It’s not often that you see the case of ASU redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

STAYING FOCUSED: ASU freshman cornerback Alden Darby and redshirt senior safety Mike Callaghan tackle Portland State senior wide receiver Raymond Fry in last Saturday's game. The Sun Devils look to remain focused this week against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU expecting hungry NAU squad

Sun Devils prepare to face NAU on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

ON THE RUN: ASU sophomore running back Cameron Marshall races toward the end zone against Portland state last Saturday. Marshall scored three times on the ground in the Sun Devils 54-9 win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marshall credits offensive line for early success

It took running back Cameron Marshall just four carries to get three touchdowns, 104 yards and a Pac-10 Player of the Week nomination.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

HIGH INTENSITY: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali fights against Portland State junior offensive lineman Dustin Waldron in last Saturday’s game. Onyeali left practice Wednesday after a scuffle. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Practice gets heated as gameday approaches

Football is an emotional game and sometimes those emotions boil over. That was the case on Wednesday at the Verde Dickey Dome.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

BYU’s independence mirrors its faith

Brigham Young is a brand; a brand much too big for the Mountain West Conference.

By Nathan Meacham | September 8, 2010

TESTINJG TOUGHNESS: Sophomore Nicole Smith gets her shoulder strength analyzed at Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale. (Photo by Nicole Klauss)

‘Prehab rehab’ giving women’s tennis an edge

“Prehab rehab” isn’t the latest celebrity trend. The high-tech process is actually an annual tradition for the ASU women’s tennis team.

By Nicole Klauss | September 8, 2010

Last Saturday I went to photograph the newly created "Sparky’s Stampede." I arrived around 2:30 p.m. thinking that would be just enough time to get a few shots in before the parade left the station at 2:45 p.m.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

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