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Union Jack Classic: 'An awesome experience'
ASU fans were thrilled to be in London watching the Sun Devils play in the inaugural Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium, and their trip was rewarded with a 24-17 victory over the University of Kansas Jayhawks.
The 2027 spring-training season, a cherished Arizona tradition and a powerful economic engine, could be in jeopardy due to a potential MLB lockout. ASU economist Anthony Evans explains which industries would be most vulnerable, why the timing and duration of a lockout would determine the scale of the losses, and what local governments and businesses can do now to prepare for an uncertain 2027 spring-training season.
Entrepreneur Meaghan Franks founded the startup Sport Sitters, an online app designed to connect college athletes with families searching for childcare. As part of the engineering capstone program, Franks led teams of ASU students through the process of creating real functionality and features for a live platform.
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From Cronkite to the world’s biggest sports stage: ASU alum Marco Peralta finds his voice at the World Cup
When Cronkite alum Marco Peralta took his place in front of the microphone at the FIFA World Cup 2026, he was living the moment he had spent years chasing. After growing up in the small border town of El Centro, California, Peralta had made it to the world’s premier sporting event.
From Tempe to the Thames: Sparky takes London
Sparky, ASU’s official mascot, is packing his bags to head across the pond this summer to promote ASU London and the Union Jack Classic football game.
Examining the connection between sport and global relationships
As the world turns its attention to the United States during the FIFA World Cup, sport’s role in shaping the U.S.'s relationship with the rest of the world is one to explore — and one lab at Arizona State University has a head start.
Cactus Bowl returns to Mountain America Stadium
The Cactus Bowl, most recently known as the Rate Bowl, is not only returning to its former name but also to ASU, where it was held at then-Sun Devil Stadium from 2006 to 2015.
Football worlds collide with World Cup
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in North America, ASU’s Andrés Martinez reflects on soccer’s growth in the U.S. and explores the convergence of fútbol and American football in his new book.
West Valley takes off
The West Valley is emerging as a hub for logistics, athletics and advanced manufacturing, with local businesses gaining momentum from the growth. See how this fast-growing region benefits from ASU’s small business support and programs, like engineering, supply chain logistics, sports psychology and others, that prepare students for in-demand jobs.
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