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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

Soccer sophomore beating endless injury

Just when redshirt sophomore forward Sierra Cook was ready to make an impact for the women’s soccer team, her endless injury saga began.

By Elijah Grasser | September 8, 2010

Former Sun Devil Wallace finding place in majors

By normal baseball standards, Brett Wallace made a quick run through the minor leagues. How he got there is an entirely different story.

By Andrew Gruman | September 7, 2010

Robinson returns to practice, could play Saturday

The ASU football team welcomed junior wide receiver Gerell Robinson back to practice Tuesday after he missed Saturday’s game against Portland State.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Stable of speed provides added threat on offense

ASU has a stable of talented, speedy running backs, something the team lacked in 2009.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

TITLE SEEKERS: ASU senior Jesper Kennegard follows through a shot and watches it land during an event last year. Kennegard is one of five seniors on this year's roster. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf seeking title on experience

For the ASU men’s golf team, the goal in 2010 is clear: win the national championship.

By Greg Dillard | September 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 8

The NFL gets the money and the attention, but the collegiate game is more exciting. Tailgates, student sections, chants, and storming the field are all unique to college football.

By William Boor | September 7, 2010

A walk in Neal's shoes

Former Phoenix Suns basketball player Neal Walk met with ASU students to discuss his life as a paraplegic.

By Blanche McElroy | September 6, 2010

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