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Devil Dish: Derrick Rose's return comes at a perfect time

Derrick Rose had every right to take his time on recovering from his ACL tear.

By Josh Nacion | October 10, 2013

During the Good Sports: Gametime and Playtime in Tempe lecture Thursday night at the Tempe History Museum, associate head women’s basketball coach Amanda Levens speaks about the adversity women go through in the college and professional sports worlds.

ASU coaches talk women's sports

ASU's softball and women's basketball coaches spoke at the Tempe History Museum for the first of eight lectures on the history of sports.

| September 19, 2013

Devil Dish: What went wrong with Lamar Odom?

Lamar Odom's life quickly went from playing the best basketball of his career to rock bottom.

By Josh Nacion | September 2, 2013

Head basketball coach Herb Sendek and Eddie House stand together in the press room at ASU’s Tempe campus. Sendek announced that House’s jersey is to be retired sometime during the 2013-14 season. (Photo by Nicholas Palomino Mendoza.)

Sendek talks season expectations, China trip and jersey retirement

Men's Basketball coach Herb Sendek took the morning off the summer recruiting trail to meet with members of the media and had several surprise guests up his sleeve.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Devil Dish: Strange things are afoot in the 2013 NBA offseason

The NBA offseason is always just as entertaining as the games themselves. Like any great blockbuster, there are plot twists, and no one can predict what happens next.

By Josh Nacion | June 11, 2013

Sai Tummala, ASU's newest basketball recruit, tosses a basketball up in the air during a workout at the Tempe campus training facility. Tummala plans on studying medicine while playing for the team next semester. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Basketball recruit seeks to impact program

Community college recruit Sai Tummala demonstrates a promising resume in academics and basketball.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

Critics should stop rushing Derrick Rose's return

It’s easy for fans that have never played a minute of competitive basketball to criticize a player for not returning to the court the moment he’s been cleared from a long-term injury.

By Josh Nacion | May 21, 2013

Jahii Carson's return keeps ASU hoops alive

It is apparent that Carson’s presence is the biggest factor from last season.

By Josh Nacion | April 17, 2013

Devil Dish: Prayers to victims of Boston Marathon bombing

Even with two weeks left in the NHL regular season, it was a no-brainer for the NHL to cancel the Boston Bruins home game Monday due to the horrific attack during the Boston Marathon.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 15, 2013

Devil Dish: Coaches cannot bully players

Coaches are supposed to serve as teachers, not bullies.

By Josh Nacion | April 9, 2013

Devil Dish: Give other sports a chance

It’s really not that hard to sit down and watch a few hockey games.

By Danny Shapiro | April 3, 2013

ASU hoops can shine next year, provided Carson stays

The Sun Devils took a giant step forward this season.

| March 27, 2013

Senior thrower Eddie McClain gets set for a javelin throw during the ASU Invitational on March 23. McClain is part of a cohesive throwers unit whose bond has created success on the ASU track and field program. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Devil Dish: We may witness sports history

History is in the making, and we may be able to say we saw the Heat make NBA and sports history.

By Mitch Terrell | March 26, 2013

Devil Dish: Why I didn't fill out a bracket

I don’t want to worry about bracket implications for every game. I want to enjoy the games, stress-free.

By Justin Janssen | March 21, 2013

Redshirt freshman Jahii Carson glides through the air on a layup against UA on March 9. Carson has lived up to the hype this season and the Sun Devils success next year greatly depends on whether he returns. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU basketball and football finished with similar seasons

Both surpassed early expectations but couldn’t maintain it.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 21, 2013

Devil Dish: A guide to NBA booing

The boo can be very powerful, and here are the acceptable times to use it

| March 18, 2013

Devil Dish: Time for Madness

Devout college basketball enthusiasts and fair weather fans alike fill out their brackets with high expectations.

By Adrian Martinez | March 17, 2013

Devil Dish: Russell Westbrook has been doing it all

Westbrook is a complete player displaying unreal athleticism for a 6-foot-3 point guard with his scoring and facilitating capabilities.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 6, 2013

Senior guard Micaela Pickens pivots with her right foot in order to get a clean look at the basket against USC on March 3. The 67-60 loss to USC was Pickens last game in Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

USC spoils ASU women's hoops' senior day 67-60

ASU would come close but couldn’t erase the lead and lost 67-60 to the Trojans

By Gian Demano | March 3, 2013

ASU basketball suffers heart-breaking loss to USC 57-56

The Sun Devils (20-10, 9-8 Pac-12) had a chance to win the game, but redshirt freshman point guard Jahii Carson’s three-point heave didn’t fall at the buzzer.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 2, 2013

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