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ASU assistant director keeps Women’s Final Four running smoothly behind the scenes
Krystina Mallon of Sun Devil Athletics is overseeing ASU’s role as host school for the NCAA Women's Final Four — a task involving myriad behind-the-scenes details, from overseeing practice sites to making sure locker rooms are stocked with teams' preferred snacks. It's a lot to manage, but she says being involved in a championship at this level “is one of those unique opportunities that don’t always come around.”
ASU remembers legendary wrestling coach Robert 'Bobby' Douglas and philanthropist W. Guthrie Packard, who died on Feb. 26 and March 15, respectively. Both were admired figures in the world of Sun Devil Athletics and beyond.
A swimmer, software engineer and entrepreneur, Arizona State University alum Mikael Örn has built a career that arcs from Olympic podium to global technology leadership.
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2026 Pat's Run draws thousands of runners to honor Pat Tillman's legacy
Nearly 30,000 race participants wound their way through the streets of Tempe on April 11 for the 22nd annual Pat's Run, which was kicked off this year by actor, comedian and veteran Rob Riggle. The event is the signature fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which honors the legacy of the late football player and Army Ranger.
Super sports agent Leigh Steinberg talks to ASU Law students about success in the business
Leigh Steinberg has negotiated record-setting contracts for elite NFL quarterbacks, represented hundreds of professional athletes and was an inspiration for the film “Jerry Maguire.” He shared his pathway to success, complete with setbacks, with students in ASU's sports law and business program.
Pat Tillman Honor Run in San Jose takes on deeper meaning for Tillman's hometown
More than two decades after former Sun Devil Football star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire while serving in Afghanistan, communities across the country gather each year for Tillman Honor Runs hosted by the ASU Alumni Association. The event has particularly special meaning in San Jose, California, Tillman's hometown.
A victory lap for ASU’s swim coach
As ASU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams prepare for the NCAA championships the next two weeks, coach Herbie Behm looks back on his unique story arc with the program.
ASU women’s basketball team gets NCAA Tournament bid
They were the last team called — but that only made it sweeter when the Sun Devils finally heard their name during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Selection Show on Sunday.
Money, madness and the business of the bracket
March Madness is more than a tournament. It is a billion-dollar media engine fueled by psychology, data and calculated chaos. ASU Teaching Professor Daniel McIntosh breaks down who really profits, why busted brackets are good for ratings, and what the frenzy reveals about the future of college sports.
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