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From Australia to Arizona State: Sun Devil Men's Basketball builds a family in Tempe
For more than three decades, no Australian student-athlete had worn a Sun Devil Men’s Basketball uniform. The last Aussie to don a Sun Devils uniform as a student-athlete was Tony Ronaldson in the 1991-92 season. Now, as Randy Bennett begins his first season at the helm of the program, four Australians — three players and an associate head coach — are helping build a new era in Tempe.
10 years in, Sun Devil Triathlon has become one of Arizona State's most successful families
For 10 years, Sun Devil Triathlon has shown what can happen when an individual sport is built around a team. Led by Head Coach Cliff English throughout its entire run, the Sun Devils have set the standard for collegiate triathlon, both academically and athletically. The team has: Won seven national championships, earned two second-place finishes, produced 36 All-American honors; and developed two Bill Kajikawa Award winners.
C.J. Fite's family values fuel his loyalty to Sun Devil Football
Family, faith, and loyalty have guided C.J. Fite throughout his life. Those values have also shaped his commitment to Arizona State, where the veteran has found a second family with Sun Devil Football. It started with a "Hey" that Drenon Fite Jr. yelled down from his apartment window to the street below. "I was getting in my friend's car, and I turned around, like, 'Who is that?'" Tamara Fite recalled. "That was it.
30 years later, Sun Devil Soccer’s first team returns to celebrate its legacy
In the wake of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s gold-medal win at the Atlanta Summer Olympics, women’s soccer was enjoying rare national attention. But at ASU, the beginning of the women's soccer Division I program was far less glamorous. In 1996, the inaugural Sun Devil team had no lights. They had no stadium. There was only a group of young, bright-eyed student-athletes ready to build a Division I program from the ground up. “We were primarily all freshmen and one senior,” Aisha Reed (Thomas) said.
‘I really don’t want to do it anywhere else’: Turner Washington signs on for another year with Sun Devil Track and Field
TEMPE – Five-time NCAA individual national champion thrower Turner Washington shares something in common with several other Sun Devil coaches like Kenny Dillingham, Missy Farr-Kaye and Petra Pradi, just to name a few. He's an Arizona State alum and has no plans of going anywhere anytime soon. ASU's new director of Track and Field, Ryan Vanhoy, recently announced that Washington will return to the Track and Field staff for the 2026-27 season.
The culture behind Sun Devil Volleyball’s championship success
It isn’t only the back-to-back Big 12 conference championships that JJ Van Niel points to when he talks about the success of Sun Devil Volleyball. He asks an additional question. “Are your former players inviting you to their weddings?” Argentina Ung, a Sun Devil during the 2024 season, has. For Van Niel, that invitation says more about the program than its trophies alone. Building relationships that last long after graduation has been part of Van Niel’s vision from the beginning.
Leadership change announced for Sun Devil Track and Field
Leadership change announced for Sun Devil Track and Field by Meredith CunninghamJune 24, 2026
Olympic gold medalist adds ASU graduate to his list of accomplishments
Léon Marchand returned to ASU to get his degree in computer science By Scott Bordow | December 01, 2025 When Léon Marchand returns to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus for his Dec. 15 graduation ceremony, he has one stop he’s determined to make. “Postino’s,” Marchand said, referencing the Postino Annex restaurant, located on College Avenue. “That was our place as swimmers because it’s right next to the pool (at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center).
Chasing the same dream: Father-son duo ready for new era of Sun Devil Basketball
When Randy Bennett took on the head coaching job for Sun Devil Men’s Basketball in March, he brought familiar faces with him from St. Mary’s, where he spent the past 25 seasons as head coach of the Gaels. Among them was an incoming recruit: JRob Croy, a freshman guard who flipped his commitment from St. Mary’s to Arizona State. He wanted to stay with the coach who believed in him the most. “I thought playing for Coach Bennett was going to be the best thing for me and for my development,” said JRob.
Fifa Laopakdee brings Augusta confidence to NCAA Regionals
From Phil Mickelson’s three Green Jackets to Jon Rahm’s 2023 victory, Arizona State has long been part of Masters history, with several Sun Devils making the iconic drive down Magnolia Lane. In April 2026, Asia-Pacific Amateur champion Fifa Laopakdee added his name to that list. For one unforgettable week at Augusta National, the ASU junior lived inside golf’s grandest stage surrounded by legends, crowds and the traditions he had spent years watching on television.
Sun Devil Women’s Tennis hosts NCAA Regional behind Coach Chavatipon’s unlikely path
Coach Charlotte Chavatipon (chuh-VAT-eh-pon) wants everyone to get tickets and be at Whiteman Tennis Center, cheering as loudly as they can this Friday as the Sun Devils host the NCAA Regional. “It’s not the same as if you’re watching pro tennis,” she said. “College tennis is different in the sense that you can cheer, you can be loud.
What are the odds? Two Freshmen from Utah crack the Sun Devils’ starting five for the Big 12 Tournament
Boston Bracken and Bowen Mauss knew each other long before they arrived in Tempe. They can’t pinpoint the exact moment they met, but they agree it was on the golf course, “probably at the Saint George Amateur or something like that,” Mauss recalled. Bracken and Mauss played in several of the same junior golf events growing up. Although they lived four hours apart, Bracken in St. George and Mauss in Draper, there were always tournaments to bring them back together.
Michael Mjaaseth heads into the Big 12 Tournament with ice-cold confidence
What’s cooler than being cool? Being the ice cube emoji on the Sun Devil Golf’s Instagram account. On and off the course, Michael Mjaaseth (pronounced MY-AW-seth)is steady, solid, methodical and unemotional. Coach Matt Thurmond simply calls him “ice cold.” But heading into the Big 12 Championships, with his Sun Devil career winding down, the four-year senior could be Arizona State’s most dangerous, under-the-radar weapon.
Sun Devil Fan Fest brings fans onto the field for a big day of fun
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State’s Sun Devil Fan Fest, held on Friday, April 17, redefined the traditional spring football experience. Instead of watching from the stands, families, students and alumni stepped onto the field at Mountain America Stadium, turning a once game-focused day into an interactive celebration of Sun Devil Athletics.
Brown earns ‘Golden Ticket’ to play in AUSL
If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back By Meredith Cunningham (Arizona State softball website) TEMPE, AZ – Not long ago, the path for young girls in softball ended at college. Or, for the very few, Olympics. But today, that path now includes a professional future.
What dreams are made of: Kenzie Brown earns Golden Ticket to AUSL as women’s sports surge
Brown is the seventh recipient to receive a “Golden Ticket,” which represents a softball student-athlete's opportunity to play professionally after completing their collegiate eligibility. Kenzie Brown receives a Golden Ticket to the AUSL draft following Sun Devil Softball’s mercy rule 13-0 win over UTEP on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Farrington Stadium. Not long ago, the path for young girls in softball ended at college. Or, for the very few, the Olympics.
Photo Gallery: Gym Devils defeat rival Arizona at NCAA Regionals to advance to second round
Coming from behind in the final rotation, Sun Devil Gymnastics secured a win in the opening round of NCAA Regionals at Desert Financial Arena, defeating rival Arizona with a score of 195.425 to advance to the second round. The Gym Devils led after the first rotation but slipped behind during the second and third.
Meet the mom behind Jordyn Tyson’s NFL Draft dream
On April 23, 2026, Sun Devil Football’s superstar wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has the chance to make history. During an illustrious career at ASU, he helped lead the team to a Big 12 Championship. He capped it with an All-American season, positioning himself to become the 264th player in school history selected in the NFL Draft. But there’s another layer to the story. Jordyn’s older brother, Jaylon, was selected 20th overall in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sun Devil Athletics’ 2026 Fan Fest set for April 17 at Mountain America Stadium
TEMPE — Sun Devil Athletics welcomes fans of all ages back to Mountain America Stadium with the return of the annual Fan Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Friday, April 17, 2026. Bring family and friends, and arrive early to take full advantage of the activities. The event begins at 5 p.m. and runs through 7:30 p.m., bringing together students, families, and the community for an evening of interactive activities, prizes, entertainment, Sun Devil spirit and core memories.
Keeley Cleland stands up to shut down mental health stigma with Morgan’s Message
The end of the 2025 season stung. Sun Devil Lacrosse stormed all the way to the Big 12 Championship title game, only to watch the trophy raised by the hands of the University of Florida. This kind of heartbreak demands more than stick skills, it requires mental muscle. If there is a team on the Arizona State University campus built to handle both the physical pressure and mental exercise, it’s Sun Devil Lacrosse.
Millie Quin is more than Sun Devil Water Polo history
Millie Quin’s name now sits at the very top of the Arizona State record book. At the conclusion of the Convergence Tournament on March 7, 2026, the senior became Sun Devil Water Polo’s all-time scoring leader with 354 career points, recording 260 goals and 94 assists to surpass former teammate Luca Petovary. The milestone cemented Quin as the most prolific offensive player in program history. Petovary previously held the record with 331 career points on 252 goals and 79 assists.
Jordyn Tyson turns success into support for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
On the field, Jordyn Tyson is known for his electrifying catches and game-changing touchdowns. Off the field, the soon-to-be NFL wide receiver is building a reputation for something just as meaningful: giving back. On March 6, 2026, in Old Town Scottsdale, Tyson presented a $29,000 check to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It’s the result of a community partnership with Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers that turned football fandom into philanthropy.
Sun Devil Wrestlers building bright futures as entrepreneurs
Life as a Division I student-athlete at Arizona State University requires resilience and a strategic commitment to excellence. On top of a rigorous academic schedule full of lectures, study sessions and homework, there are daily workouts and practices, as well as home and away games, all under the pressure of fans and national broadcasts. For Sun Devil wrestlers Jacob Meissner and Carter Dibert, there’s an extra challenge: Running the business they started from the ground up.
One Sun Devil family: How Kenny Dillingham’s football team helped lift lacrosse on Game Day
With family in the stands and the football team on its feet, Sun Devil Lacrosse’s win over Marquette became a celebration of the culture that makes Arizona State special. The Sun Devil Football team came to show their support and for Sun Devil Lacrosse in their home game against Marquette, which ASU won, 19-16 on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. On Game Day, it’s always great to be a Sun Devil.
For senior pitcher Meika Lauppe, home is where Sun Devil Softball is
If home is where the heart is, the house often lands at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Not only do Sun Devil Softball players get to live out their childhood dreams of playing college softball, but it also provides everything else a player could want and more: great weather, a superior support system and a new family of lifelong friends. At least, that’s true for theSun Devil's fourth-year senior pitcher Meika Lauppe.
This weekend in Sun Devil Athletics
Need something to do in Tempe this weekend? The Sun Devil Athletics calendar is full, and we’re ready for a busy weekend in Tempe and beyond. From early-morning meets to primetime matchups, Sun Devils across multiple sports are in action with plenty of chances for fans to follow along in person. Here’s a look at everything happening in Tempe this weekend and where to catch the action. Come support your Arizona State Sun Devils! Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 ASU Invitational Water Polo vs.
Mary Peyton Hodge brings left-handed firepower to Sun Devil Softball
From a small T-ball field in North Carolina to earning national preseason recognition before her first regular season game as a Sun Devil, Mary Peyton Hodge’s journey to ASU has been a combination of grit, growth, and the kind of left-handed flair that gets batters guessing. She may already be turning heads, but her softball story starts the same as most young kids: A T-ball flyer sent home from elementary school.
Babies race toward a Sun Devil future at Sun Devil Women's Basketball vs. Arizona
Rivalry Week is always full of fanfare and excitement, as the battle for Territorial Cup points, bragging rights, school and state pride are all on the line. But when Sun Devil Women’s Basketball hosted Arizona on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the game was about more than beating the longtime rival from down south. Although they did that too, winning 68-61 in front of 6,121 fans. The game was also about welcoming a hopeful next generation of Sun Devils, before they could even walk.
From quiet recruit to global contender: The rise of Fifa Laopakdee at Arizona State
When Fifa Laopakdee arrived at Arizona State, he didn’t come with fireworks. He came under the radar. In fact, Sun Devil Men’s Golf Head Coach Matt Thurmond found him almost accidentally, at an under-16 European championship in the Czech Republic, surrounded by Europe’s best juniors, in which Fifa finished third. Fifa came in as a very nice recruit, but he was part of a team with unmistakable depth.
Where Sun Devils meet and inspire the next generation beyond the game
For Arizona State’s student-athletes, representing the Maroon and Gold is an honor. The colors and the pitchfork represent a tradition of pride and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But being a Sun Devil student-athlete also stands for something far greater than what happens during the game, match or meet. When each player puts on the uniform, plays under the bright lights, and hears their name called over the loudspeaker, it’s also a reminder that they were once on the other side.
Salute to Service: Seanan Kelly reflects on Pat Tillman’s legacy
It may sound cliché, but teams, especially at an elite level, are families. Players spend countless hours together in training, traveling, and competing on Game Day. Over time, those shared moments create lifelong bonds. For the 1996 Sun Devil Football team, it couldn’t ring more true. Many of the players from that team remain close to this day. They still attend ASU games together, stay connected through a group chat, and check in with each other regularly.
You’re invited to ‘Be Unstoppable’, with ASU legend Anthony Robles
Meet ASU legend and NCAA champion Anthony Robles at “Be Unstoppable: Wrestling with Life’s Challenges On and Off the Mat” on Oct. 15. Hear his powerful story of perseverance and purpose in this free, inspiring event at ASU’s Memorial Union. You’ve seen the movie starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez. Now, you can meet the inspirational Sun Devil behind the extraordinary, against-all-odds story captivating audiences all around the world.
ASU's Libby Thai flips the script, dives into Sun Devil Maroon and Gold
Becoming a part of the Sun Devil Diving team was never part of the plan for a little Elizabeth “Libby” Thai, but sometimes, things are just meant to be. Like most young women, her journey to becoming a DI athlete began as a little, vivacious girl who needed an outlet to channel all her energy. She landed in gymnastics, and the match felt like a perfect 10 right from the start. “She was seven when her dad took her to a basic gymnastics class,” Libby’s mother, Lindsey Dalzell, reflected.
Innovation on ice: Sun Devils and Braxton Whitehead redefine what’s possible in NCAA Hockey
No. 1 in innovation. Returning ASU students and alums are familiar with how deeply this mantra is ingrained in the university’s identity — but it’s not just a mantra. It’s a lifelong commitment to excellence and delivering solutions that meaningfully impact everyday life. Sun Devil Hockey and incoming freshman Braxton Whitehead are the epitome of ASU’s proudest statement in the athletic world.
Home opener showcases generations of ASU pride
The energy around Mountain America Stadium for Sun Devil Football’s 2025 season opener was more than electric. There was more than enough excitement to go around, and for many, the excitement wasn’t just for the game itself, but for continuing traditions and creating even more memories to last a lifetime and beyond. And boy oh boy, was this game full of big things to remember. For starters, ASU walked away with a 38-19 win.
A family affair: Ben Coleman prepares for his last Sun Devil Football season
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. For Ben Coleman, a graduate offensive lineman for Sun Devil Football, the saying rings true. Half of Ben’s immediate family tree is firmly planted in football. His father, Ben Coleman Sr., was an offensive lineman who played four years at Wake Forest. He then had a nine-year career in the NFL with Jacksonville, San Diego, Washington, and the Arizona Cardinals, who, coincidentally, played at Sun Devil Stadium at the time.
Sun Devil Athletics counts down to the NCAA Women’s Final Four
PHOENIX – It’s been a long road to this point, and now the countdown can officially begin. Back in October 2020, the NCAA officially named ASU, the city of Phoenix, and the Footprint Center as hosts for the Women’s Final Four Tournament, to be held April 3-5, 2026. Flash forward to the present day.
2025 Sun Devil Hall of Fame Class announced
TEMPE — The Sun Devil Hall of Fame is adding six more members to its 2025 Class, joining the 1975 Sun Devil Football team and Men’s Basketball star Jeff Ayres (Pendergraph), who were previously announced in June by Athletics Director Graham Rossini. The 2025 Class now includes Paul Asmuth (Men’s Swimming), Ryan Bader (Wrestling), Gary Donnelly (Men’s Tennis), Dallas Escobedo (Softball) and Cali Farquharson (Soccer), while long-time athletic trainer Troy Young will join the Hall of Distinction.
TEGNA in Tampa: Prepping for the Super Bowl with Sports Anchor Ryan Bass - TEGNA Marketing Solutions
Every year, the Super Bowl brings in millions of viewers – whether they want to watch the game, the halftime show, or all of the commercials. With all eyes on 10 Tampa Bay, WTSP sports anchor Ryan Bass will be there to capture and recount all of the game’s storyline’s twists and turns.
Find the best time to slip away from the movie to use the bathroom
By Meredith Cunningham, Komando.com January 18th, 2019 Imagine you're going to the movies. You get your ticket, stop at the snack bar and spend a small fortune on a soda the size of a swimming pool, some popcorn and Milk Duds. You enter the theater, find your seat and that's when the trailers start. Now it's time for your feature to start, but that dreaded soda has already come back to haunt you. It's time to hit the bathroom. If you were at home, this wouldn't be a problem.
How much internet speed do you need?
Netflix taking forever to load? Online games lagging more than ever? Uploads and downloads crawling along at a snail's pace? There could be a number of different reasons for the slowdown, one of them being that you're not getting enough speed from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). How much speed do you really need? The answer varies from person to person, but the answering the question always requires some thought.
A fast, portable document scanner
By Meredith Cunningham, Komando.com December 14th, 2018 Are you drowning in a sea of paperwork? Invoices, receipts, notes, business cards and bills are just a few documents that come to mind. You can't throw them away, but you don't want them cluttering up your house. And with the new year just days away, taxes will be on your mind soon. Do you have all those documents you're going to need when you're filing your returns?
Save big on essential purchases
Who doesn't like saving a buck or two here or there? Lots of people clip coupons, search for promo codes and surf discount websites to save precious pennies. After all, these pennies can add up to dollars and dollars can add up to fun extra bonuses just for you! One easy place to save is at the grocery store. There's coupons galore in daily papers and tons more inside a whole variety of apps. But while you save with these coupons, I've found an app with more value than just the coupons themselves.
3 gorgeous games for your smartphone and tablet
The latest tablets to hit the market have some pretty amazing display capabilities. The iPad Pro has a huge 12.9-inch screen with an amazing resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a 12.3-inch display with a lower resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels. That's nothing to shake a stick at. With specs like that, there's a chance that the screen on your tablet is more impressive than that old TV you use in the basement or guest bedroom.
Amazon sues users over fake reviews
We've shown you some pretty hilarious Amazon reviews before, but some folks over at Amazon aren't laughing about misleading reviews. Most fake reviews aren't as easy to spot as these hilarious joke reviews, and that's why Amazon is taking action. Much like it did in April with fake review sites, the online retail giant is suing more than 1,000 of its users over "false, misleading and inauthentic" reviews on the site.
There's a special app just for the Pope's visit to America
First, the Pope was taking selfies and tweeting. Now, Pope Francis has an app dedicated to his first visit to America, thanks to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This week, Pope Francis will be making stops in New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. His schedule will be hectic, but you don't have to wait in long lines, deal with chaos in the streets or brave the masses to hear or see what Pope Francis has to say while in America.
Find a great independent book store near you
Downloading books to read onto your eReader, tablet or smartphone is quick, easy and convenient. But there's one thing digital books lack: the thrill of the hunt. How many times have you found yourself spending hours in a great bookstore just looking at all the cool stuff? You might not know what you're looking for, but since it's so easy to spend hours browsing, there's not a doubt in my mind that there's something for everyone.
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