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news and notes for Arizona State Sun Devil sports fans.

An Encore at Packard Stadium?

The North County Times had some great news for Sun Devil fans tucked into its San Diego Padres notebook this morning. Someone’s coming back to Tempe!

Jason Kipnis

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Sparky’s Lunchbox: Football Scrimmages and Pedroia and Kinsler Get Serious Ink

The Tribune recaps last night’s football scrimmage and Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine profile a couple of former Sun Devil baseball players. 

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Devils in the Pros: National League Aces Beware of Andre Ethier

In our weekly look around pro baseball, we find a former Sun Devil lighting up National League aces and struggling in Brooklyn.

 Andre Ethier

(See our man channeling Rudy Carpenter.)

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Sparky’s Lunchbox: Rollins Market vs. Sexy Safeway

There’s a grocery store shortage in Tempe, four Sun Devils earn spots on the preseason all-conference first team, and two former Devils sign NFL contracts.

 Sexy Safeway

(We’re not above pandering to our constituency, if that’s what it takes.)

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Less Archery, More Football: 10 Questions for Preseason Camp

Interrupting our coverage, the Tribune previewed ASU football camp in 10 easily-digestible chunks. What are the biggest questions hounding and the gang as they prepare for NAU?

(Hint: The image below has led to many a sleepless night ’round these parts.)

Rudy Carpenter planted :(

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Sparky’s Lunchbox: Alison Williamson Off Target in Beijing

comes up short of her second Olympic medal, chooses football over baseball, and looks like he’s going to play.

Brandon Magee

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11 Sun Devils Seek Olympic Gold in Beijing

Eleven current and former Sun Devils are competing in the Beijing Olympics this month. Who’s the best bet to claim a medal for the old maroon?
Alison Williamson

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