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'The Blake and Jake Show' leads ASU wrestling to Virginia Duals

Heading into the Virginia Duals last season, the ASU wrestling team was 5-5 and coming off a home loss to rival Oregon State.

By Danny Shapiro | January 9, 2013

Wrestling goes 1-2 in Stanford Duals

Stauffer’s 10-1 decision over Stanford’s freshman Dylan Morris helped allow the Sun Devils to remain undefeated in Pac-12 play.

By Danny Shapiro | January 7, 2013

Former ASU wrestler Velasquez regains UFC Heavyweight Championship

After losing the UFC Heavyweight Championship to Junior Dos Santos by knockout on Nov. 12, 2011, Cain Velasquez regained the title Saturday in UFC 155 after defeating Dos Santos via unanimous decision.

By Josh Nacion | December 29, 2012

Redshirt senior heavyweight wrestler Levi Cooper won 3-0 against Nebraska redshirt freshman Danny Longendyke, but it wasn’t enough to help the Sun Devils defeat the Cornhuskers on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers come up short in Lincoln vs. No. 9 Nebraska

The ASU wrestling team fell just short of its upset bid Saturday night in Lincoln, falling to Nebraska 18-12.

By Danny Shapiro | December 9, 2012

Redshirt senior Jake Meredith grapples with teammate and redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford in ASU’s annual Maroon vs. Gold match on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers trek to Nebraska hungry for upset

ASU heads back on the road for its final dual meet of the calendar year against No. 9 Nebraska.

By Danny Shapiro | December 6, 2012

Stauffer shines as wrestlers place 13th in Vegas

Blake Stauffer turned heads this weekend with a third-place finish in the 174-pound weight class, as he led the ASU wrestling team to a 13th place finish overall.

By Danny Shapiro | December 2, 2012

Redshirt senior 285-pound wrestler Levi Cooper contains teammate and freshman Luke Bean during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling faces stacked competition in Las Vegas Invitational

This weekend, competition stiffens, as the Sun Devils (5-1, 1-0 Pac-12) will face off at the 31st Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational.

By Danny Shapiro | November 29, 2012

Redshirt sophomore 184-pound wrestler Kevin Radford (left) wraps up redshirt senior Jake Meredith during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Wrestlers flatten GCU in emotional dual

The Sun Devils knocked off their inter-city rivals 42-6.

By Danny Shapiro | November 18, 2012

Redshirt senior 184-pound wrestler Jake Meredith (right) stands toe-to-toe against redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford during the Sun Devils’ Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Oct. 26. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU Wrestlers to duel CSU Bakersfield, rival Grand Canyon University

The Sun Devils have to travel only 20 miles to GCU for duals against the Antelopes and Pac-12 foe Cal-State Bakersfield Saturday afternoon.

By Danny Shapiro | November 15, 2012

ASU wrestling is primarily comprised of young-guns. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Wrestling Youth

The ASU men’s wrestling team will begin their first season without its Jimmy V Award Winner, Anthony Robles, for the first time since the 2007 season. Robles will instead be on the sidelines as a volunteer coach and help with the rebuilding process of the team.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 14, 2012

Wrestling finishes 3-1 in opening road trip at N.C.

The ASU wrestling team started off the 2012-2013 campaign on the right foot, winning duals over North Carolina, Campbell and The Citadel.

By Danny Shapiro | November 12, 2012

Wrestling slated to face four teams in first weekend

ASU travels to the Carolinas this weekend for duels against North Carolina, Bloomsburg, Campbell and The Citadel.

By Danny Shapiro | November 8, 2012

Veteran wrestlers hope to restore team’s legacy

The ASU wrestling team is in the process of continuing its elite status.

By Danny Shapiro | November 6, 2012

Freshman Ares Carpio struggles under redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller’s lock during the Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs last Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling holds intrasquad Wrestle-Offs

In preparation for its season opener on Nov. 9, the ASU wrestling team held its annual Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs on Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | October 29, 2012

UFC fighter Velasquez visits ASU, speaks to wrestlers

Cain Velasquez visited his alma mater yesterday and spoke to the Sun Devils before their morning practice on Tuesday.

By Josh Nacion and Danny Shapiro | October 23, 2012

Robles introduces himself to a young fan during the signing of his book "Unstoppable" on Tuesday night at the Memorial Union. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Robles holds book signing at MU

Former ASU wrestler and national champion Anthony Robles visited the Tempe campus Memorial Union on Tuesday and held a book signing for his new autobiography.

By Mitch Terrell | October 9, 2012

Robles holds book signings, race to benefit wrestling

Only a year removed from the ASU wrestling team, Anthony Robles still wants to be present in the Sun Devil community.

By Josh Nacion | September 11, 2012

Jon Jones's refusal inexcusable, hurts UFC

For a rising star that’s consistently ranked amongst the pound-for-pound best, Jon Jones’s refusal to fight Chael Sonnen at UFC 151 is inexcusable.

By Josh Nacion | August 23, 2012

Fourteen current and former Sun Devils representing five countries in Olympics

There will be a total of 14 people with ties to ASU at the Olympic Games. The Sun Devils will be represented via five countries, one current athlete, nine former athletes and one coach.

By William Boor | July 8, 2012

Former Sun Devils shine in UFC 146

Cain Velasquez redeemed himself by defeating Antonio “Big Foot” Silva.

By Josh Nacion | May 27, 2012

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