Sports

ASU, NCAA sued over death of former linebacker who suffered from CTE

ASU and the NCAA are the subjects of a lawsuit filed by the father of a former linebacker, which claimed his son died due to poor management of concussions, which lead to the develop a degenerative brain disease.

By Koki Riley | July 16, 2020

Pac-12 announces conference-only 2020 fall sports schedule

There will be no non-conference games for the Pac-12 in fall 2020.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | July 10, 2020

State Press Sportscast: The MLB draft picks from Sun Devil Baseball

With five ASU players chosen in the first four rounds, sports editors Alex Coil and Koki Riley breakdown the MLB draft.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | June 29, 2020

ASU men's basketball lands commitment from Ukranian forward Pavlo Dziuba

ASU men's basketball added a 16-year-old forward from Ukraine to fortify its frontcourt depth.

By Leo Tochterman | June 25, 2020

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ASU baseball adds Auburn transfer Conor Davis

ASU baseball adds Auburn transfer Conor Davis to help bolster its batting order.

By Alex Weiner | June 24, 2020

ASU softball lands UA transfer Marissa Schuld

ASU softball landed UA transfer Marissa Schuld, but it is unknown whether she will be immediately eligible to play for the team.

By Chris Fahrendorf | June 19, 2020

Sun Devils set program record in MLB Draft

Five ASU baseball players were selected in the MLB Draft.

By Koki Riley | June 12, 2020

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Spencer Torkelson selected first overall in 2020 MLB Draft by Detroit Tigers

Torkelson joins Floyd Bannister, Rick Monday and Bob Horner as the fourth player in ASU history to be taken first overall.

By Alex Coil | June 10, 2020

ASU baseball prepares to have multiple players taken in 2020 MLB Draft

Multiple ASU baseball players, such as first baseman Spencer Torkelson and shortstop Alika Williams, may hear their name called in the 2020 MLB Draft.

By Alex Coil | June 10, 2020

Four former ASU men's basketball players return to school to earn degrees

Four former ASU men's basketball players came back to graduate with degrees in Liberal Studies, but each took their own unique path to earn them.

By Koki Riley | June 9, 2020

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ASU football punter Michael Turk to return to football program for 2020 season

Turk was granted restored eligibility by the NCAA after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.

By Avery Klatsky | June 4, 2020

ASU coaches, players speak on racial injustices in the US

Various coaches, athletes and the athletic department released comments and statements calling others to create change following the death of George Floyd on May 25.

By Alex Coil | June 3, 2020

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Where does Jayden Daniels stand among college football's best?

The Sun Devils starting quarterback may be a potential star.

By Koki Riley | May 26, 2020

ASU athletics to allow voluntary activities starting June 15

ASU is allowing its student-athletes to return to voluntary workouts following the Pac-12's announcement permitting the workouts with a set of guidelines.

By Alex Coil | May 26, 2020

ASU baseball's Tracy Smith discusses MLB draft changes, potential picks

Tracy Smith discussed how the current state of college baseball has been affected by recent changes in the structure of the developmental systems of MLB.

By Alex Coil | May 20, 2020

ASU football's Edwards details coaching challenges during coronavirus pandemic

ASU football head coach Herm Edwards, along with other Pac-12 coaches, discussed the challenges of keeping their teams focused on a potential upcoming season during the current pandemic.

By Koki Riley | May 19, 2020