Sports

Packard Stadium to shut its doors after the ASU baseball season

Packard Stadium has housed some great moments in ASU baseball history, and that tradition moves out of Packard next season.

By Justin Emerson | February 12, 2014

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ASU softball to be challenged in Littlewood Classic by reigning NCAA champ Oklahoma

ASU softball will be facing its first true challenge of the season as the Sun Devils take on the 2013 NCAA Champions, the Oklahoma Sooners, to open up the Littlewood Classic on Saturday.

| February 12, 2014

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ASU women's basketball anticipates crucial Bay Area trip

The No. 15 Sun Devils travel to Northern California for a pair of games against California and Stanford.

By Matthew Tonis | February 12, 2014

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ASU softball bats never rest at Farrington Stadium for practice

After putting up intimidating numbers at the Kajikawa Classic, the Sun Devils are still hard at work in every drill from base running to pitching.

| February 11, 2014

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ASU water polo positive about the rest of the season

The ASU water polo team is seeing progression after only two weeks of its season.

| February 11, 2014

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ASU men's basketball moving up in Pac-12 power rankings

ASU remains as one of the Pac-12's elite teams in hoops as the sixth week of conference play comes to a close.

By Josh Nacion | February 11, 2014

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Bold and not-so-bold predictions for the MLB season

Everyone makes guesses on the MLB season, so here are a few more.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2014

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Pac-12 power rankings: Despite losses by top teams, women's basketball not changing drastically

The Sun Devils hold tight at second in the newest power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 11, 2014

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Ugly displays of 'fandom' underline need to show restraint, respect in college athletics

Two alarming incidents at college basketball games this past weekend should remind us all that being a fan shouldn't be synonymous with being disrespectful.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | February 11, 2014

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No. 1 ASU hockey's top seed may not matter come tournament time

The top-seeded team has not won the national title since 2010 and ASU, as a No. 2 seed, lost to the No. 9 seed last year.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2014

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Winter Olympics are intermission to Summer Games

The emphasis of performance sports in the winter games takes away from the competitiveness and energy brought with the summer games.

| February 11, 2014

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Ryan Burr to pitch Friday nights for ASU baseball, Ryan Kellogg on Saturdays, Brett Lilek on Sundays

Despite a phenomenal freshman season, Ryan Kellogg will pitch Saturdays behind closer-turned-starter Ryan Burr.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2014

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How to fix the MLB: Put the designated hitter in the National League, kill the win

Certain aspects of baseball need to be changed. The designated hitter rule shouldn't be different in the two leagues, and a pitcher's win-loss record should not exist.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2014

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Sun Devil Athletics spokesman: Security not an issue at basketball games

Sun Devil Athletics spokesman Doug Tammaro refuted claims by Oregon basketball officials that ASU basketball and Wells Fargo Arena have a security problem.

By Adam Halleck | February 10, 2014

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Michael Sam should be applauded, but comparisons to Jackie Robinson are outrageous

It takes a lot of courage for Michael Sam to come out as he prepares to enter the NFL, but what he is doing doesn't compare to what Jackie Robinson did in the '40s and '50s.

By Evan Webeck | February 10, 2014

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ASU men's basketball gets more experience in close games against OSU, Oregon

The Sun Devils had a lot to learn after surviving two down-to-the-wire home games against Oregon State and Oregon.

By Josh Nacion | February 10, 2014

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ASU softball shows its offensive strength in Kajikawa Classic

The season is officially underway and after sweeping the Kajikawa Classic over the weekend, the Sun Devils showed that their talent thrives under new head coach Craig Nicholson.

| February 10, 2014

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No. 1 ASU hockey wins WCHL, sweeps Colorado schools

ASU hockey joined the newly formed WCHL this season, and became its first ever winner Thursday night.

By Justin Emerson | February 10, 2014

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ASU wrestling upsets No. 22 OSU on Senior Night

ASU wrestling sent its seniors out on a high note, defeating No. 22 Oregon State on Senior Night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Stefan Modrich | February 9, 2014

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ASU women's basketball stunned by UA in Tucson

Poor shooting by the Sun Devils led to the Wildcats' first conference win of the season.

By Matthew Tonis | February 9, 2014

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