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Dylan Carter

ASU’s Johnny Walker dubbed ‘best player in the world of the week’

ASU hockey forward Johnny Walker is getting national recognition for his red-hot start to the season. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski discussed Walker’s four-goal outing in the Sun Devils’ win over Nebraska Omaha.
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Matt Layman

Hurley sees reason for optimism with new-look ASU basketball

Some of ASU's key players from last season are no longer with the program, but head coach Bobby Hurley sees reason for optimism when he looks at the Sun Devils this year.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards gestures d...
Arizona Sports

Chad Johnson Jr., son of former NFL player, commits to ASU

The son of former NFL pro bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, Chad Johnson Jr., has committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils' 2020 class.
6 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) scrambles with the ball as Washington linebacker Bennin...
Matt Layman

ASU football still searching for first road win ahead of USC game

The 3-4 ASU Sun Devils haven't won yet on the road, and all of their losses have been by just one touchdown. Next up: USC.
6 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against ...
Matt Layman

ASU notebook: Wilkins and Harry’s health, Danny Gonzales’ promise

ASU football quarterback Manny Wilkins and wide receiver N'Keal Harry will use the bye week to rest up and, hopefully, take the field against Stanford next Thursday.
6 years ago
Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, second from right, reacts to a play on the sideline during t...
Matt Layman

Herm Edwards: Errors cost ASU at UW, and there are no moral victories

Herm Edwards is still building a program. That work-in-progress still managed to keep it close on the road against No. 10 Washington, but that doesn't make it a moral victory.
6 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

ASU wrestler Anthony Robles movie ‘Unstoppable’ filming to start in 2019

Former Arizona State wrestling star Anthony Robles will be portrayed by actor Jason Mitchell in a new biopic titled "Unstoppable."
6 years ago
Arizona State place kicker Brandon Ruiz (1) connects for the game-winning field goal against Michig...
Arizona Sports

Brandon Ruiz, Sun Devils earn Pac-12 Players of the Week honors

ASU football place kicker Brandon Ruiz was named the Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 2, and other Sun Devils received nominations for other honors.
6 years ago
Front from left to right; Arizona State' Darien Butler, Shannon Forman, Jarrett Bell, and Michael S...
Matt Layman

ASU defense shines, Ruiz hits game-winner in upset of Michigan State

ASU upset No. 15 Michigan State by shining in the phase of the game that had been scrutinized at the season's beginning: defense.
6 years ago
Arizona State defensive lineman Shannon Forman (97) celebrates with teammate Chase Lucas after retu...
Matt Layman

For ASU defense, Michigan State presents a new challenge

The Sun Devils held UTSA to one touchdown in Week 1. But with No. 15 Michigan State up next, a whole new litmus test awaits the defensive personnel.
6 years ago
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throwing against North Carolina State during the first half...
Luke Lapinski

Edwards directing focus to players ahead of ASU’s first game

When Arizona State lines up against UTSA this Saturday, it will mark the first game of the Herm Edwards Era. And that's something a lot of people have been waiting to see since December.
6 years ago
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., applauds during the break in the seventh inning of a baseball game betwe...
Matt Layman

Arizona sports teams, athletes react to death of Sen. John McCain

Following the news that longtime Sen. John McCain passed away on Saturday, sports teams and athletes around the state offered their thoughts.
6 years ago
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Logan Newman

ASU softball pitcher, alumna throw no-hitters in WBSC

Former ASU softball pitcher Dallas Escobedo and current ace Giselle Juarez threw no-hitters for their respective teams in the World Baseball Softball Confederation on Saturday.
6 years ago
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ASU hockey, adidas release new set of uniforms with 72 color combos

The Arizona State hockey program and adidas released a fresh set of uniforms, complete with 72 color combinations using maroon, gold, black, grey and white.
6 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

ASU’s N’Keal Harry is primed to handle more hype and scrutiny

The hype surrounding Arizona State junior receiver N'Keal Harry has been building with every new preseason award watch list he appears on.
6 years ago
Arizona State’s women’s triathlon program won back-to-back national championsihps after becomin...
Max Kelley | Cronkite News

ASU women’s triathlon program setting blueprint for success

ASU women’s triathlon has won back-to-back national championships since their inaugural season and the rest of the nation is chasing their success.
6 years ago
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Zach Alvira

Forde: ASU, UA middle of the pack in overall athletic success

Both Arizona State and Arizona have had their fair share of accolades in athletics, and according to according to Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde, both fall in the middle of the pack compared to other Power 5 schools.
6 years ago
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Alec Henden

ASU moving fences in and adding new hitting facility to Phoenix Muni

ASU athletics is changing the dimensions to Phoenix Municipal Stadium by bringing the fences in and adding a new hitting facility.
6 years ago
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Zach Alvira

The 5: Father-son sports duos and their ties to Arizona

On this Father's Day, we take a look at just a few of the father-son duos in the realm of sports who, at some point in either of their careers, made an impact here in Arizona. 
6 years ago
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Alec Henden

Report: ASU basketball to play Mississippi State in Las Vegas

Arizona State Basketball adds to their non-conference schedule. They will play Mississippi State in Las Vegas on Nov. 19.
6 years ago
Christian LaValle recovered in half the time with the help of an orthopedic specialist in Cleveland...
Jorge Ramos | Cronkite News

Football recruit LaValle grateful for quick recovery, ASU loyalty

One of ASU football’s 2018 commitments suffered a ligament tear in his foot and recovered in half the estimated time doctors said he would.
6 years ago
In his first two seasons at ASU, Tracy Smith led the team to a pair of NCAA Regional berths before ...
Jordan Kaye | Cronkite News

Importance of 2018 MLB Draft has grown for ASU baseball, Tracy Smith

ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson has given coach Tracy Smith a vote of confidence.
6 years ago
Newly appointed Arizona State University NCAA college football head coach Herman Edwards speaks dur...
Alec Henden

ASU football lands QB Ethan Long, first 2019 commitment

Arizona State football landed their first recruit for the class of 2019, West Linn (Oregon) quarterback Ethan Long.
6 years ago
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Associated Press

ASU softball shut out by Oklahoma, eliminated from WCWS

In the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2013, the Sun Devils were shutout by Oklahoma on Saturday and eliminated from the tournament.
6 years ago