East Valley Tribune - Sports

QB Osweiler thrown into the fire

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:59:18 -0700

There was no easing into it for Brock Osweiler. The true freshman quarterback was given the reins of Arizona State’s offense to begin the second half on Saturday night, and he was not asked to manage the game, but win it.

Turnovers doom Devils against USC

ASU notebook: Devils’ D steps up

Slideshow: ASU vs. USC

Turnovers doom Devils against USC

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:15:25 -0700

Will Harris returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, Matt Barkley threw a 75-yard pass to Damian Williams for another score, and No. 12 USC held on for a shaky 14-9 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.

Freshman QB Osweiler thrown into the fire

Slideshow: ASU vs. USC

ASU notebook: Devils’ D steps up

Cardinals gameday: Bears preview

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:41:24 -0700

The game will mark the halfway point of the season for Arizona, and we’re still not sure who these Cardinals are. Are they the team that marched into New Jersey and manhandled the New York Giants or the team that came home and was embarrassed by the Carolina Panthers?

Bears’ young receivers becoming weapons

Cobb's kickoff return ignites Arizona rout of WSU

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:17:18 -0700

TUCSON — The Arizona Wildcats dispatched woeful Washington State with ease. Now comes the hard part for the No. 21 Wildcats. Travis Cobb returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown to set the tone for Arizona in a 48-7 rout of the Cougars on Saturday.

Ducks hold on for win over Coyotes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:21:38 -0700

ANAHEIM — Mike Brown's goal off a faceoff in the third period became a surprising game-winner as the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.

ASU notebook: Devils' D steps up

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:41 -0700

While Arizona State’s rushing defense leads the Pac-10, the secondary has been under scrutiny for giving up big pass plays this season.

Bears' young receivers becoming weapons

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:22:16 -0700

CHICAGO — There’s no truth to the notion Jay Cutler will turn green with envy, if not Cardinals red, at the sight of the receivers on the other side when the Chicago Bears host Arizona today.

Too on One: Charli Turner Thorne

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:17:41 -0700

ASU women’s basketball coach tells Too on One about parenting.

Mississippi rolls over Northern Arizona 38-14

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29:16 -0700

OXFORD, Miss. — No Dexter McCluster, no worries. With Mississippi resting its top offensive option Saturday night, senior receiver Shay Hodge came through with a career-best 169 receiving yards as the Rebels defeated Northern Arizona 38-14 in front of a sparse crowd of 38,184.

Suns bounce Celtics from unbeaten ranks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:54:52 -0700

BOSTON — Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston.

D-Backs pick up Webb's $8.5 million option

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:44 -0700

Brandon Webb's $8.5 million option was exercised Friday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team counting on the former Cy Young winner coming back successfully from shoulder surgery.

VX Live Replay 11/6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:48 -0700

After week off, Wildcats take on Cougars

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:04 -0700

If the last-place Washington State Cougars need inspiration, all they have to do is look across the Arizona Stadium field on Saturday.

ASU heavy underdog against USC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:14:01 -0700

There aren’t many people giving Arizona State a chance to beat the mighty Trojans this week. While USC already has two losses in conference play — including a blowout defeat at Oregon last week — the talent discrepancy between the two teams is wide.

ASU needs new offensive coordinator

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:59 -0700

Scott Bordow: Dennis Erickson isn't going anywhere, even if ASU loses its last six games. But it's time to look for a new offensive coordinator -- even if its against Erickson's will.

Mueller's 1st goal lifts Coyotes to win

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:01:06 -0700

Peter Mueller had little trouble expressing his relief after scoring his first goal of the season.

E.V. briefs: ASU women win exhibition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:51:17 -0700

Sophomore guard Kimberly Brandon scored 19 points while fellow sophomore Kali Bennett added 18 points as No. 16 Arizona State defeated Vanguard University 97-64 in exhibition play on Thursday.

Playoff pairings to be revealed Friday night

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:46:33 -0700

Stay up late with us Friday night as we unveil the final power points and football playoff pairings for the 5A and 4A state tournaments.

Diamondbacks let Tracy go

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:18:26 -0700

The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined to exercise the 2010 club option on infielder Chad Tracy.

Howard, Anderson help Magic rout Suns

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:24 -0700

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ryan Anderson admits he's been joking with Rashard Lewis about who will be the Orlando Magic's starting power forward when the All-Star returns from suspension.