(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
Dust off the Brooms: No. 16 ASU Sweeps Denver in first round of the NCAA Tournament
‘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
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
Kyson Brown gears up for rebound season through lead-by-example approach
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) After spending two seasons at Tupelo High School in Mississippi, running back Kyson Brown traveled almost 600 miles to move to Lancaster, Texas. His lone season as a Lancaster Tiger resulted in 707 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns that made him a three-star prospect and brought 13 Division
Takeaways from ASU Pro Day
(Photo Courtesy of Arizona Sports) TEMPE – Temperatures in the Valley have been climbing throughout March, and Arizona State Pro Day participants were fortunate to avoid doing drills during Friday’s 101‑degree spike. ASU held its testing inside the weight room at Mountain America Stadium before moving to the Verde Dickey
ASU starts its preparations for the 2026 season with a top-15 transfer class in the nation
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football was in dire need of some reinforcements. The 2025 season was an interesting one for the Sun Devils; inconsistent play and an overwhelming number of injuries led to an 8-5 record and a Sun Bowl loss, just one season after climbing to the top
Arizona State football gears up for spring practices ahead of 2026 season
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE – The final calendar day of 2025 not only saw Arizona State football end a tumultuous campaign with a heartbreaking Sun Bowl loss, but brought forth a near three-month standstill from Kajikawa Practice Fields to Mountain America Stadium. 75 days removed from the ball drop, such silence will