Sports

SP Sports Weekly: Cheering in the pandemic with no fans, no events and no games

State Press sports editors discuss this week's story on ASU cheer and the ways it has changed amid COVID-19 with canceled events and absent crowds.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | October 19, 2020

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Former ASU women's tennis player continues remarkable rise, reaching French Open final

Desirae Krawczyk is now an example of possible success when one takes the college route.

By Carson Breber | October 19, 2020

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Women's soccer, lacrosse programs feel grateful after new facility upgrades

The addition of several top-notch practice facilities helps add prestige and promise to the Sun Devil women's soccer and lacrosse programs.

By Avery Klatsky | October 17, 2020

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Frank 'Duracell' Darby provides ASU football's captain corps energy

Frank Darby has always brought a jolt of energy to ASU and being a captain has brought out another level of excitement. 

By Alex Weiner | October 16, 2020

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Devils Prospects: Military academy transfer hopes to bring talents to Hurley's team next fall

Verbal commit William Felton will join Hurley's team next fall after transferring to Hargrave Military Academy.  

By Olivia Eisenhauer and Lauren Hertz | October 15, 2020

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The marching band will record fight songs, performances for Pac-12 games

The Pac-12 announced in September there will be no fans at sporting events, including the marching band.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 15, 2020

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ASU football focused on staying safe to stay competitive

ASU football started its use of rapid result testing, and the team is serious abut staying safe to avoid missing time during a shortened season. 

By Alex Weiner | October 15, 2020

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With no spectators at games, ASU's cheerleaders look ahead to next year

ASU's cheer and dance team is a positive force in the community. 

By Nicholas Pietrzycki | October 15, 2020

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Pac-12 to allow family members to attend football games this season

The Pac-12 will allow family members of players to attend football games this season.

By Avery Klatsky | October 15, 2020

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Looking back at ASU women's golf team's 1990 championship season

After years of falling short of the ultimate goal, the 1990 Sun Devils sparked a decade of championship success.

By Amanda Valle | October 14, 2020

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ASU men's tennis freshman gains valuable experience at Junior French Open

Amid COVID-induced complications, Max McKennon made his way to his first career junior major in Paris and learned a great deal, even in defeat, as he prepares for his collegiate career. 

By Carson Breber | October 14, 2020

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NCAA grants winter sport student-athletes an extra year of eligibility

Winter sport student-athletes will be awarded an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.

By Leo Tochterman | October 14, 2020

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Phoenix to host NCAA Women's Final Four in 2026

Arizona will host the Women's Final Four for the first time in 2026.

By Connor Van Ligten | October 14, 2020

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How ASU Swimming and Diving is training for Tokyo while redshirting

Catching up with ASU Swimming and Dive during their redshirt season.

By Leo Tochterman | October 13, 2020

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Marcus Bagley looks to extend ASU family legacy started by his grandfather

Marcus Bagley, a highly anticipated ASU men's basketball recruit, looks to leave a mark on the program similar to the one his grandfather Joe Caldwell made.

By Carson Breber | October 13, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: ASU hockey joins Big Ten conference

The State Press sports editors sit down with reporter Avery Klatsky to discuss ASU Hockey joining the Big Ten Conference.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | October 12, 2020

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ASU cross country and volleyball await spring season as football, basketball resume

ASU athletes share how they feel about not having a fall season while other sports like football and basketball resume.

By Cole Bradley | October 12, 2020

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Devils Prospects: ASU volleyball commit looks to bring her joyful personality to the team

ASU volleyball verbal commit Andi Kreiling looks forward to bringing her personality to the team.

By Olivia Eisenhauer and Lauren Hertz | October 7, 2020

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Two ASU softball alumni played in first season of Athletes Unlimited

Former ASU softball players Morgan Howe and Sashel Palacios competed in the first season of Athletes Unlimited.

By Chris Fahrendorf | October 7, 2020

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SP Sports Weekly: Pac-12's newfound confidence in the football season

The story behind Pac-12's newfound confidence in a safe season.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | October 6, 2020

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