(Photo: Josh Eaton/Sun Devil Football) TEMPE – Throughout his football career, Arizona State sophomore wide receiver Raiden Vines-Bright has faced multiple serious injuries. Each time, Vines-Bright turned to the simple eight-letter word tattooed down his right shin. “Strength." The emboldened word doesn’t just signify Vines-Bright being physically strong. The black ink serves as a
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Leif Fautanu returns to Tempe in a new role after NFL dreams fall short
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – When Leif Fautanu walked off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium following the 2025 Peach Bowl, he knew it was his final game as a Sun Devil. He didn’t know it would be his final game ever. The Walter Camp second-team All-American center anchored the Arizona State offense
‘The band is back together:’ Inside Khamari Anderson and Jalen Thompson’s reunion in the desert
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — About 25 miles northwest of downtown Detroit sits the suburb of Novi, Michigan, home to roughly 68,400 people. For comparison, Michigan State’s Spartan Stadium in East Lansing seats 74,866. It’s a much larger crowd than the one drawn to Novi High School on Nov. 18, 2022. The
Ashton Stamps is bringing a boost from the Bayou State to ASU
Father Figure: How injury recovery and parenthood is shaping Zyrus Fiaseu’s final season at ASU
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – While Arizona State football geared up for its 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matchup against Duke on New Year’s Eve in El Paso, Texas, redshirt senior linebacker Zyrus Fiaseu was in the midst of fighting an even greater battle. He had appeared in only four games
Ben Coleman saw plans change on the field, but not in his mother’s backyard
(Photo: Damon Allred/Arizona Sports) TEMPE – Nearly a year ago, outgoing Arizona State offensive lineman Ben Coleman put a carefully built plan into motion. He told his significant other, Gabi Hernandez, that he was slated to speak at an NIL donor event. He added that the coaches’ wives would be there, and
‘Everyone’s been pushing me:’ How Australia native Kirtland Vakalahi has adapted to life in America
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Football practice at the Kajikawa Practice Fields had long been over. Head coach Kenny Dillingham wrapped up speaking to a swarm of media, while most of Arizona State's players dispersed on a flock of golf carts set to return to the Sun Devils’ football facility. Moments before,
Clayton Smith’s second chance at ASU could feature an adjusted role
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football’s 23-7 loss to Arizona, which closed out the 2025 regular season, signaled the final time that 26 Sun Devils would step onto the field at Mountain America Stadium, and redshirt senior edge rusher Clayton Smith was supposed to be one of them. His fifth
Rodney Bimage looks to grab hold of opportunities in a new-look cornerback room
(Photo: Grace Monos/WCSN) TEMPE – One of Arizona State football’s newest prizes, rising redshirt sophomore quarterback Cutter Boley, stood in shotgun formation, ready to take a red zone snap. Flanked wide to his right was one of his most dangerous weapons, 6-foot-5 rising redshirt junior wide receiver transfer via Boston College, Reed
22nd Annual Pat’s Run and ASU Football Scrimmage creates the perfect day for Sun Devil fans
(Photo: Jack Simon/ WCSN) TEMPE – Saturday, April 11, was a day that embodied community for Arizona State football. The day began at 7 a.m. MST. Retired United States Marine Officer and Emmy-nominated actor Rob Riggle, the official race starter, got the proceedings of the 22nd annual Pat’s Run underway. Pat’s run