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Kindra Hackbarth (22) is Arizona State’s 43rd All-American in the history of the program. (Photo ...
Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

Kindra Hackbarth’s transfer to ASU led to All-American softball campaign

After almost quitting the sport, Arizona State softball outfielder Kindra Hackbarth was named an All-American this season.
5 years ago
Chun An Yu practices his irons on ASU Karsten Golf Course. Yu is one of 20 amatuers that qualified ...
Zack Larsen

ASU’s Chun An Yu qualifies for 2019 U.S. Open

ASU's Chun An Yu qualifies for the 2019 U.S. Open after placing first at the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying.
5 years ago
Hunter Bishop, right, celebrates with Michael Gasper of the Brewster Whitecaps during game one of t...
Arizona Sports

Sun Devils, Wildcats and other Arizona-linked MLB Draft picks

ASU outfielder Hunter Bishop was the first 2019 MLB Draft pick groomed in the state of Arizona off the board. Who else from the state went in the draft?
5 years ago
Arizona State's Hunter Bishop (4) is safe on a pickoff-attempt as Stony Brook first baseman Chris H...
Arizona Sports

ASU’s Hunter Bishop selected No. 10 overall by Giants in 2019 MLB Draft

ASU baseball outfielder Hunter Bishop was selected No. 10 overall by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft on Monday.
5 years ago
Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) drives past San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea in the second ha...
Matt Layman

Sun Devil basketball to play Tip-Off Tournament in Connecticut

Bobby Hurley and ASU basketball will travel to Connecticut this season for the 2019 Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena.
5 years ago
Arizona State starting pitcher Boyd Vander Kooi (19) pitches in an NCAA college Baton Rouge Regiona...
Associated Press

Southern Miss erases 8-run hole, tops Arizona State

Arizona State's run in the NCAA tournament came to an end in a 13-12 walkoff win by Southern Miss despite Spencer Torkelson's 23rd homer of the season.
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Arizona State starting pitcher RJ Dabovich (11) pitches against Stony Brook in the first inning of ...
Associated Press

Arizona State eliminates Stony Brook from NCAAs

Arizona State staved off elimination in the NCAA baseball tournament with a victory over Stony Brook on Saturday in Batton Rouge.
5 years ago
Southern Miss' Gabe Montenegro (14) is safe as Arizona State shortstop Alika Williams (5) reaches f...
Associated Press

ASU baseball blown out by Southern Miss in NCAA opener

ASU gave up 12 runs in the fifth inning and lost 15-3 to Southern Miss in the Sun Devils' first NCAA tournament game since 2016.
5 years ago
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Brady Vernon | Cronkite News

‘It’s pretty emotional’: ASU baseball ready for first regional since 2016

The Arizona State Sun Devils are headed back to the NCAA regionals after a two-season hiatus from the college baseball postseason.
5 years ago
Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland ...
Matt Layman

With Marvin Lewis aboard, ASU continues ‘building of knowledge’

With Marvin Lewis on staff, ASU's football program has amassed a collection of football personnel amounting to decades of NFL experience
5 years ago
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college bask...
Arizona Sports

ASU basketball lands Khalid Thomas, nation’s No. 2 junior college recruit

The second-ranked junior college recruit in the country, Khalid Thomas, committed to ASU on Wednesday with a video he posted on Twitter.
5 years ago
Wide receiver Frederick Gammage #89 of the Arizona State Sun Devils is brought down on the 1 yard l...
Hunter Hippel

ASU football’s Fred Gammage III hired by San Francisco 49ers

ASU football assistant director of player personnel Fred Gammage III has been hired by the San Francisco 49ers scouting department.
5 years ago
Arizona State first baeman Spencer Torkelson waits for a pitch early on in an at-bat against Cal St...
Tom Kuebel

Arizona State baseball earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 2016

After a 21-0 start to the season, Arizona State baseball is heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.
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Philadelphia Eagles sign former ASU football OL Casey Tucker

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Sun Devil offensive lineman and Hamilton High School (Chandler) alum Casey Tucker, the team announced Wednesday.
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ASU gymnastics coach is Arya Stark’s stunt double in Game of Thrones

Kristina Baskett is a volunteer coach for Arizona State gymnastics, but she's got another cool gig. She's Arya Stark's stunt double in Game of Thrones.
5 years ago
Quarterback Mike Bercovici #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils waits for the snap during the second ...
Matt Layman

ASU football names former QB Mike Bercovici offensive assistant

Former Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici will return to the program as an offensive graduate assistant, the team announced Thursday.
5 years ago
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Matt Layman

Throwback: Arizona athletes on the cover of ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine will print for the last time this year. We looked back at all the times athletes with Arizona ties were on the cover of an issue.
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Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils shakes hands with head coach Kevin Sumlin o...
Matt Layman

ASU-UA Territorial Cup football game to be moved back 1 day in 2019

The Pac-12 announced a schedule change on Thursday that will push the 2019 Territorial Cup football game between ASU and Arizona back one day.
5 years ago
Hunter Bishop, right, celebrates with Michael Gasper of the Brewster Whitecaps during game one of t...
Kellan Olson

ASU OF Hunter Bishop ranked top 10 MLB Draft prospect by ESPN

Arizona State has produced its fair share of Major League Baseball talent and there's another name to keep an eye on that could be added to the list.
5 years ago
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Steve Kerr tells James Harden Arizona is a ‘better school’ than ASU

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some playful trash talk for Rockets guard James Harden during the NBA playoffs on Sunday.
5 years ago
Arizona State's Sofia Anokhina says she'll never forget playing at Augusta National. She's the firs...
Squire Harrington | Cronkite News

I am woman, hear me ‘fore’: ASU golfers part of historic Augusta event

Sofia Anokhina was among the field of the first 30 women to compete at Augusta National in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
5 years ago
Last summer five Arizona State baseball players played in the Cape Cod Baseball League, including C...
Stephen Perez | Cronkite News

ASU baseball players learn to embrace ‘tough love’ workouts

ASU’s baseball athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach said players have to manage their workouts and recovery properly.
5 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils goaltender Joey Daccord (35) looks on during the college hockey game betwe...
Killian McClatchey | Cronkite News

Joey Daccord makes history, becomes first ASU player in NHL

Goaltender Joey Daccord became the first Arizona State player to play in the NHL last week after signing with the Ottawa Senators.
5 years ago
Last summer five Arizona State baseball players played in the Cape Cod Baseball League, including C...
Cole Bailey

ASU’s Bishop named Pac-12 Player of the Week for 3rd time in 4 weeks

ASU center fielder Hunter Bishop's tremendous season rolled on this week, as he was named Pac-12 Player of the Week for the third time in four weeks.
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