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Arizona State baseball legend Sal Bando dies at 78

Arizona State baseball legend Sal Bando, a College World Series and three-time World Series champion, has died at the age of 78.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

ASU hockey to debut new ‘Digi Flame’ uniforms for 2023

The Arizona State men's hockey team will debut new jerseys this season in 2023 as the calendar year comes to a close.
1 year ago
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Here are the most-read ArizonaSports.com stories of 2022

From the collapse of the 2021 Cardinals to a historic regular season turned heartbreak for the Suns, it's been tough for Valley sports fans.
1 year ago
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Jordan Leandre

Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds headline Contemporary Baseball Era player HOF ballot

Former Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Curt Schilling, as well as ASU alum Barry Bonds, headline the Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame ballot.
1 year ago
Ray Anderson, vice president for university athletics at Arizona State...
Jake Anderson

ASU president Michael Crow backs VP for athletics Ray Anderson, per report

Arizona State University president Michael Crow reportedly backed vice president for university athletics Ray Anderson on Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Jordan Leandre

ASU baseball coach Willie Bloomquist used portal to improve pitching

ASU baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist knew the transfer portal was the best way to improve the team's pitching staff.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

ASU’s Josh Doan, son of Shane Doan, scores 1st goal at Mullett Arena

In ASU's first hockey game at Mullett Arena, Josh Doan scored the first goal in front of the student section late in the opening period.
2 years ago
Arizona State golfer David Puig hits from the third tee during the semifinal round of the NCAA coll...
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Arizona State’s David Puig turns pro, joining LIV Golf

Arizona State men's golfer and the ninth-ranked amateur in the world David Puig announced Monday that he is turning pro.
2 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils QB Emory Jones during fall camp practice in August 2022. (Sun Devil Athlet...
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State of the Sun Devils podcast: Emory Jones named starting QB

On an emergency episode of State of the Sun Devils, the trio reacts to head coach Herm Edwards naming Emory Jones as ASU's starting QB.
2 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils QB Emory Jones during fall camp practice in August 2022. (Sun Devil Athlet...
Jake Anderson

ASU football names transfer Emory Jones as starting quarterback

Transfer Emory Jones has been named Arizona State's starting QB for the 2022 season, Sun Devils head coach Herm Edwards announced.
2 years ago
The Arizona State Sun Devils' line of scrimmage during fall camp in August 2022. (ASU Football Phot...
Jake Anderson

ASU football to depend on depth, experience for new-look offensive line

Depth and experience will be the two main ingredients for a new-look offensive line for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2022.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

ASU football senior DE Michael Matus out for season due to knee injury

Arizona State Sun Devils DE Michael Matus will miss the entire 2022 season due to a knee injury, head coach Herm Edwards announced on Monday.
2 years ago
Quarterback Graham Mertz #5 of the Wisconsin Badgers is sacked by defensive linemen Joe Moore #58 a...
Jake Anderson

D-line has to be ‘catalyst’ if ASU wants to repeat as best defense in Pac-12

The D-line will have to be the "catalyst" for ASU if it hopes to be the best defense in the Pac-12 for a second consecutive year.
2 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Messiah Swinson catches a ball during ASU fall camp practice in ...
Jake Anderson

Arizona State’s offense starting to click, TE Messiah Swinson an X-factor

ASU's offense is finally starting to click as the team completes its second week of fall camp, including the first practice in full pads.
2 years ago
Arizona State running back Daniyel Ngata (4) eludes Stanford linebacker Ricky Miezan, second from l...
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State of the Sun Devils podcast: Running the football

On the latest State of the Sun Devils, Jesse Morrison, Jeremy Schnell and Arizona State reporter Jake Anderson break down ASU's running game.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Michael Crow: NCAA investigators yet to finish interviewing ASU football coaches

The NCAA investigation into ASU football has yet to finish interviewing coaches and staffers, school president Michael Crow told The Athletic.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

ASU notebook: Offense adding new wrinkles, defense ‘pretty much set’

Things are starting to come together on both sides of the ball for the Arizona State Sun Devils ahead of their Week 1 opener on Sept. 1.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Herm Edwards to announce Arizona State Sun Devils starting QB ‘shortly’

Herm Edwards is playing it close to the vest when it comes to officially naming which QB will be under center when ASU hosts NAU in Week 1.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

ASU notebook: QB battle continues; LaDarius Henderson an on-field coach

The Arizona State Sun Devils football team wrapped up their fourth practice of fall camp on Saturday morning.
2 years ago
Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Clark. (Twitter Photo/@ASUFootball)...
Jake Anderson

Arizona State’s secondary to utilize length, Jordan Clark at safety

The Arizona State Sun Devils have a whopping 21 defensive backs on the roster heading into the 2022 college football season.
2 years ago
Running back Daniyel Ngata #4 of the Arizona State Sun Devils scores on a 13-yard rushing touchdown...
Jake Anderson

Back to school: Arizona State offense ironing out kinks on 1st day of practice

Just like the first day of school, the Arizona State Sun Devils were ironing out some kinks in their first practice of fall camp on Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Emory Jones, Paul Tyson antsy to begin Arizona State QB competition

With 43 new players on ASU's roster this year, the offensive side of the ball has a few position battles -- none more important than at QB.
2 years ago
Nikash Nath

Arizona Wildcats picked to host inaugural Pac-12 Softball Championship

The Pac-12 announced that the Arizona Wildcats will serve as hosts for the inaugural Pac-12 Softball Championship in 2023.
2 years ago
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Nikash Nath

ASU men’s golf advances to semifinal in NCAA Championship

Sun Devils senior Cameron Sisk played 19 intense holes before finally sinking the match-winning birdie that put the Sooners away for good.
2 years ago