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YOUTH MOVEMENT: Members of the ASU cross country team run together at last year's Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson. This year's team features just eight seniors on the women's roster and six on the men's side. (Photo courtesy of Alex Ryan)

Young cross country team faces high expectations

With a few days to go before the first race of the season, the ASU cross country team finds itself armed with health and leadership.

By Kyle Newman | August 30, 2010

ASU women's tennis coach Shelia McInerney enters her 27th season in maroon and gold this season and has shown no signs of stopping after 23 straight appearances in the NCAA Championships. (Photo courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

After nearly three decades, McInerney proud as ever to be a Sun Devil

Women’s tennis coach Sheila McInerney has been at ASU for 27 years. We caught up with her to see what’s keeping her in maroon and gold.

By Nicole Klauss | August 30, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 31

The bright lights of the World Cup have faded and most casual American soccer fans have gone into hibernation.

By Elijah Grasser | August 30, 2010

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Evan Finkenberg and redshirt junior center Garth Gerhart wait between plays during Friday's mock game at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Key defensive tackle ruled ineligible for 2010

With one week until the start of the 2010 season, two Sun Devil football players were ruled ineligible.

By Nick Ruland | August 29, 2010

Soccer knocks off Baylor for second straight win

The ASU women’s soccer team scored three goals in the first half with an organized, creative showing against a physical Baylor squad.

By Elijah Grasser | August 29, 2010

Volleyball drops two of three to open season

The ASU volleyball team opened its season over the weekend with a win and two losses in the Dayton Flyer Classic.

By Greg Dillard | August 29, 2010

Though adorable, Little League World Series hard to stomach

I have a hard time watching the Little League World Series. It’s probably jealousy, but I’d like to call it something else.

By Nathan Meacham | August 29, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 30

Exerpt: It was a little scary hearing that Goran Dragic wanted to return to Europe, but thank God for miscommunication.

By Nathan Meacham | August 29, 2010

With time & talent, WNBA will grow

The WNBA, as a league, is stuck between the market it sells to and the market it wants to reach. But their selling point is a different brand of basketball.

By Nathan Meacham | August 26, 2010

SET ON PERFECTION: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson prepares a spike after a set up from junior setter Cat Highmark at practice last week. The Sun Devils open their season Friday at the Dayton Flyer Classic. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Women’s Volleyball starts season with trio of games

ASU women’s volleyball will face a trio of opponents who are coming off successful 2009 seasons at the Dayton Flyer Classic this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | August 26, 2010

Track & field holding tryouts

The ASU track and field team will be holding open tryouts for any ASU student looking to earn a spot on the roster this year.

By Kyle Newman | August 26, 2010

HOME FIELD: Redshirt sophomore forward Sierra Cook (left) pursues sophomore forward/defender Alyssa Freeman in practice last week. The team opens at home against Baylor Friday. (Photo by Chris Stark)

Soccer taking on Baylor in home opener

Sun Devils practice air game in preparation for next match.

By Elijah Grasser | August 26, 2010

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver A.J. Pickens waits for a call from quarterbacks freshman Taylor Kelly and sophomore Brock Osweiler. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football team anxious to get season started

With just eight days left until Portland State rolls into Tempe, the ASU football team is getting anxious.

By Tyler Emerick | August 26, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 27

Three failed marijuana drug tests before you even have to sit out from competition? It doesn’t appear the NBA takes its player’s toking habits very seriously.

By Kyle Newman | August 26, 2010

Young swim and dive team aiming high in 10-11

The ASU swimming and diving team sees its young core of new and returning talent as long-term strength, starting with a strong 2010 season.

By William Boor | August 25, 2010

STACKING UP: The ASU offense and defense square off in Saturday’s scrimmage. With many questions on offense, the Sun Devils hope to surprise the rest of the Pac-10 Conference with a high finish, but they’ll have to take on the likes of Southern California and Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Trojans, Ducks on top of Pac-10 power rankings

A wide open Pac-10 gives nine teams hope for a bowl berth. With conference play about four weeks away, here’s how the Pac-10 stacks up.

By Andrew Gruman | August 25, 2010

CAPTAIN COMEBACK: Though he is likely to miss significant time this season with a torn ACL, fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis (59) was voted one of four captains by his teammates. Hargis hopes to return midway through the fall. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Hargis’ hard work rewarded with captain nod

Just four months ago, ASU fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis went down with a torn ACL in his left knee. It seemed his career could be over.

By Tyler Emerick | August 25, 2010

Devil Dish: Aug. 26

With the sports world full of scandal and stardom, it’s time to appreciate one of the purest athletic platforms.

By Nicole Klauss | August 25, 2010

BREAKING AWAY: Redshirt sophomore running back James Morrison evades a defender during Saturday's scrimmage. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Stormy day reflects battle at quarterback

ASU football’s starting quarterback battle remains close with less than a week until coach Dennis Erickson names the lead passer

By Nick Ruland | August 24, 2010

Infamous World Cup ball troubling goalkeepers

The Adidas Jabulani ball, infamous for complaints during the World Cup, may have played a part in the Sun Devils’ first game.

By Elijah Grasser | August 24, 2010

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