Sports

ASU football has successful recruiting weekend

Sun Devil football has had four new commits since Friday, allowing for unprecedented recruiting rankings in the Dillingham era. 

By Jack Kartsonis | April 23, 2024

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ASU football loses multiple players to transfer portal, focusing on future through adversity

With the transfer portal open, the highs and lows of the offseason are underway and Sun Devil football has lost some important players. 

By Henry Smardo | April 22, 2024

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Sun Devil baseball utilizes line-up substitutions to find the perfect starting nine

ASU baseball continues to work around challenges this season by switching around different batting orders to find the perfect list.

By Lauren Nuñez | April 22, 2024

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Pat Tillman's legacy lives on 20 years after his death through Pat's Run

Pat Tillman is remembered as a selfless friend and veteran whose legacy lives on in his namesake non-profit organization and annual Pat's Run.

By Jack Barron | April 22, 2024

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State Press Play: Times are Changing

Join hosts Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger for the last State Press Play of the semester. Tune in to hear about the changing times as an abortion ban from 1864 resurfaces, Devilpalooza moves to a different venue and the Coyotes announce their move to Utah. New episodes will begin again in Fall 2024!

By Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger | April 21, 2024

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ASU football's Elijhah Badger, Bryce Pierre to enter transfer portal following Rashada

Wide receiver Elijhah Badger and tight end Bryce Pierre are the latest players to join ASU quarterback Jaden Rashada in the transfer portal. 

By Katrina Michalak | April 19, 2024

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Breaking: ASU and NCAA reach agreement on football recruiting violations

ASU and four individuals previously associated with the football program agreed with NCAA enforcement staff to address recruiting violations and penalties.

By Jack Barron | April 19, 2024

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Bob Bowman's contract at Texas comes with a pay raise

Former ASU swim and dive head coach Bob Bowman will make significantly more as Texas's new men's head coach and director of swimming and diving.

By Jack Barron | April 18, 2024

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ASU women's tennis returns to winning ways ahead of Pac-12 tournament

A five-match winning streak has rejuvenated an ASU team that concludes its season Saturday against rival Arizona on Senior Day. 

By Pratham Valluri | April 18, 2024

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Former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward wants to "be a blessing" as ASU's new WR coach

A new face at spring ball, former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward, comes in looking to push his guys hard and create some All-Big 12 caliber receivers.

By Henry Smardo | April 18, 2024

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BREAKING: Coyotes make move to Utah official

The Coyotes made it official- they are moving to Salt Lake City. The franchise will not reactivate if they do not have a "state-of-the-art" arena in five years.

By Shane Brennan | April 18, 2024

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Herbie Behm takes over ASU swim and dive with similar expectations

New head coach Herbie Behm wants to focus on individuality, pushing the limits, and creating the best program he can after Bob Bowman's departure.

By Henry Smardo | April 17, 2024

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ASU men's basketball is once again battling massive turnover this offseason

Facing mass turnover, ASU men's basketball must continue working in the portal to become a full team and fill the coaching gap. 

By Henry Smardo | April 16, 2024

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ASU softball swept by Utah before last regular season road trip

After being swept by Utah this weekend, the Sun Devils have to get back on the road, where they have struggled.

By Henry Smardo | April 15, 2024

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Video: 4.2 miles with The State Press

Follow us as we look into the 20th Annual Pat's Run history, honoring ASU legend and veteran Pat Tillman,  and even get the chance to run it ourselves.

By Jack Barron , Matthew Marengo and Morgan Kubasko | April 15, 2024

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Preston Summerhays repeats as individual champion at the Thunderbird Collegiate

The Sun Devils win their fourth tournament of the season at home, with junior Preston Summerhays winning the Thunderbird Collegiate title for the second year in a row.

By Giovanni Barberio | April 15, 2024

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Sun Devil baseball drops home series to Utah with poor offensive showings

ASU dropped a three-game series to Utah 2-1 as they failed to keep down the Utes and perform strong at the plate.

By Lauren Nuñez | April 15, 2024

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ASU football's secondary is mixed with leaders, veterans and new faces

With spring practice underway, the 2024 squad and the secondary are coming together with players of different experiences. 

By Henry Smardo | April 14, 2024

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The Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah, according to numerous reports

Despite announcing their intent to stay in Arizona last week, reports say the Coyotes are leaving for Salt Lake City after the 2023-24 season.

By Jack Barron and Walker Smith | April 12, 2024

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From basketball to politics: Tempe's relationship with Skopje over the decades

More than half a century old, Tempe's and Skopje's Sister City friendship has influenced diplomatic ties between the United States and what is now North Macedonia. 

By Mia Osmonbekov | April 11, 2024

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