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Pac-12, DirecTV standoff endures, hurts ASU athletics

As the Pac-12 network nears its one-year anniversary, officials remain unable to reach an agreement with DirecTV, the nation's largest cable provider.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 25, 2013

ASU softball coach Clint Myers leaves Sun Devils for Auburn

After eight dominant seasons, ASU softball coach Clint Myers has left the program to become Auburn’s next head coach, Auburn announced Friday.

By Justin Janssen | June 14, 2013

Junior Sun Devil Cheyenne Coyle swings at the plate in a home game on the Tempe Campus. The short stop is majoring in Health Sciences and was named the Pac-12 player of the week in her first week as a Sun Devil. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Inconsistency derails ASU softball’s title aspirations

The 2013 season resulted in another trip to Oklahoma City, but a lack of consistency derailed ASU's championship goals.

By Justin Janssen | June 4, 2013

ASU softball eliminated from WCWS in 2-0 loss to Michigan

ASU suffered in a 2-0 shutout loss to Michigan, ending the Sun Devils' season after dropping both games in Oklahoma City.

By Justin Janssen | June 1, 2013

Severe weather in Oklahoma City reschedules WCWS games

ASU's elimination game with eighth-seeded Michigan will now take place at 6:30 p.m. PT on ESPN.

By Justin Janssen | May 31, 2013

ASU softball drops WCWS opener, pushed to brink of elimination

Elizabeth Caporuscio couldn’t save a second wind-aided fly ball from going over the fence, leading to Texas' 6-3 win over ASU.

By Justin Janssen | May 30, 2013

Center fielder Elizabeth Caporuscio is seen in pursuit of a pop fly at a home game. The sophomore is ranked 16th all-time at ASU for home runs. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball hoping injection helps Elizabeth Caporuscio regain form

Because of her declining batting average and overall pain while hitting, running and sprinting, ASU considered giving Elizabeth Caporuscio an injection that could wipe out the pain.

By Justin Janssen | May 28, 2013

WCWS Power Rankings: Oklahoma favorited to take national title

Here's how the field stacks up in the Women's College World Series power rankings.

By Justin Janssen | May 28, 2013

ASU softball sweeps Kentucky, advances to Women's College World Series

After defeating Kentucky in the Super Regional, ASU advanced to the Women’s College World Series for the seventh time in Myers’s first eight seasons.

By Justin Janssen | May 27, 2013

Freeman using doctor’s words as motivation to overcome setbacks

For Amber Freeman, it was a long road to where she is now, the Pac-12 Player of the Year, after being told she would never play softball again because of injuries.

By Justin Janssen | May 21, 2013

ASU softball sweeps Tempe Regional behind Escobedo’s dominance

With the way Escobedo has been pitching lately, two runs of support proved plenty.

By Justin Janssen | May 19, 2013

Escobedo’s 1-hitter pushes ASU softball into regional final

Dallas Escobedo’s one-hitter comes on the heels of her no-hitter in the postseason’s opening game

By Justin Janssen | May 18, 2013

Breaking down the NCAA Tempe Softball Regional

In Clint Myers's first seven seasons, ASU has advanced past regionals all seven times, and six times to the Women’s College World Series, winning two national championships.

By Justin Janssen | May 16, 2013

ASU softball hosts regional playoff, opens vs. SJSU in first round

ASU hosts a double-elimination regional at Farrington Stadium May 17-19, joined by Georgia, San Diego State and San Jose State.

By Justin Janssen | May 16, 2013

ASU softball takes series from Oregon, awaits postseason destination

ASU positioned itself for home-field advantage in the postseason by defeating the Pac-12 champion.

By Justin Janssen | May 12, 2013

ASU softball to end regular season vs. Oregon, home-field advantage at stake

ASU takes on No. 2 Oregon at home May 9-11 and will likely need to win the series to assure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

By Justin Janssen | May 9, 2013

ASU softball loses series to UA, salvages final game

No. 3 ASU avoided a disastrous series sweep with a four-run seventh inning, capped off by sophomore outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio’s go-ahead two-run single.

By Justin Janssen | May 5, 2013

ASU softball looks to sweep rival UA in Tucson

For Becca Tikey, the series means a lot, whether she sees action or not.

By Justin Janssen | May 3, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenzie Popescue launches a pitch during the Sun Devils' 13-0 win over East Carolina on March 2. The Sun Devils swept No.10 Cal over the weekend after dropping their last series to Utah. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

ASU softball's Freeman blogs for ESPNW

The USA Softball Player of the Year top-25 finalist has begun blogging for ESPNW.com.

By Justin Janssen | April 29, 2013

No. 5 ASU softball sweeps Cal in 5-3 win

ASU hung on for a 5-3 win to sweep the Golden Bears Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 29, 2013

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