ASU legends reflect on 1983 Fiesta Bowl victory, voice concerns about today’s football program

PHOENIX – During a luncheon honoring the 1982-1983 ASU football team for their victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl 40 years ago, members of that team voiced their concern over the program’s recent struggles.

Arizona State entered the 1983 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma as major underdogs but pulled off the 32-21 upset in Tempe after a successful season. (Photo courtesy of the Fiesta Bowl)

Welcome mat: ASU wrestling set for Mullett Arena debut in home opener

TEMPE – The ASU Sun Devils wrestling team will face off against No. 3 ranked Missouri Tigers at the newly built Mullett Arena in the program’s next step toward building a national powerhouse.

ASU wrestling coach Zeke Jones believes his team's two home matches scheduled this season at Mullett Arena will help elevate the program to the next level. (Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Media Relations)

Natasha Adair brings passion, spark to ASU women’s basketball team

TEMPE – Natasha Adair takes over for longtime ASU women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne and hopes her former success at previous stops translates to returning the program to prominence.

ASU women's basketball coach Natasha Adair was all smiles after the Sun Devils beat Northern Arizona, 69-68, in Monday's season opener. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)

Former ASU infielder Jake Elmore returns to roots in the Arizona Fall League

PEORIA – Jake Elmore thought he would remain an Arizona Diamondback for his entire MLB career. However, he played for 12 teams over 13 years. Now a coach with the Surprise Saguaros, Elmore has returned to where it started in the Arizona Fall League.


Back to where it all began: Three Sun Devils reunite in Arizona Fall League

PEORIA – Gage Workman, Trevor Hauver and Justin Fall were part of a 2020 ASU baseball team that lost out on half a season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ending their college baseball careers. While Hauver and Workman were selected in the 2020 shortened draft, Fall was drafted the year after and the three reunited for the first time back where it all began, Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Former Arizona State outfielder Trevor Hauver was acquired by the Texas Rangers as part of the Joey Gallo trade in 2021. (Photo by Brady Vernon/Cronkite News)

ASU president lauds interim football coach despite USC loss – but he won’t halt search

LOS ANGELES – ASU President Michael Crow speaks with Cronkite News about the search for a permanent head coach and praises Sun Devil football and interim head coach Shaun Aguano after a competitive loss to USC.


ASU men’s basketball players secure another free ride through new NIL deal

PHOENIX – Arizona State men’s basketball players Warren Washington, Desmond Cambridge and Devan Cambridge partner with State Bicycle Co. in a new NIL deal. While NIL has provided benefits, there are concerns in the new era.

ASU men's basketball players Devan Cambridge, from left, Reza Farsi, Desmond Cambridge and Warren Washington explore State Bicycle Co.'s Phoenix warehouse in September. (Photo by Marlee Zanna Thompson/Cronkite News)

Following in his father’s skates, ASU’s Josh Doan takes team captaincy in stride

TEMPE – Josh Doan was named captain of the ASU hockey team. Doan looks to take his game to the next level this season with new found confidence.

Coming off a stellar freshman campaign, ASU sophomore forward Josh Doan looks to lead the Sun Devils to a successful 2022-23 season. (Photo by Nikki Pica/Cronkite News)

‘Be patient with us’: Arizona State players seek stronger fan backing against Utah

TEMPE – Multiple Arizona State players expressed concern over the lack of fan support Saturday during a loss to Eastern Michigan. They hope for a more positive environment against No. 13 Utah.


ASU football’s ranking tumbles: From Top 25 a year ago to bottom third

LOS ANGELES – Here’s why ASU is ranked in the mid-80s or worse headed into Week 4. And it could get worse over the next three games as the Sun Devils face top-20 competitors, including seventh-ranked USC.


Arizona high school coaching community applauds promotion of Shaun Aguano to ASU interim coach

TEMPE – After more than 20 years of living in Arizona, former running backs coach Shaun Aguano was recently named Arizona State’s interim head coach. The decision was applauded by those who knew him as a Chandler High School head coach.


Stick together: Former Alaska youth national champs reunite to chase women’s hockey title at ASU

TEMPE – Four ASU women’s hockey players first played on a youth team in Anchorage, Alaska together, where they won a national youth championship. They’ve reunited in Tempe, Arizona to run it back at Arizona State with their eyes on another national title.