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Redshirt freshman goalie E.B. Keeve looks for an open teammate against UCLA on March 2. Keeve and the rest of the No. 3 ASU water polo team have tough opponent this week in No. 2 Stanford. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

No. 3 ASU water polo focuses on No. 2 Stanford in home tourney

ASU water polo will play four games this weekend in Tempe, with eyes on Stanford's No. 2 ranking.

By Justin Emerson | March 21, 2013

Center Kyle Bowen reaches out his stick to beat a UA skater on the faceoff on Feb. 23. It was one of the most successful seasons in history for the ASU club hockey team, but it did not accomplish its ultimate goal. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU hockey finishes with many highlights, still short of main goal

After finishing the best season in school history, ASU hockey looks to improve toward next year

By Justin Emerson | 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

Redshirt junior center Joy Burke shifts the ball away from the reach of a USC defender on March 3. Burke is one of the many young players with experience that will return for the Sun Devils next season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women's hoops finishes rebuilding year 9th in Pac-12

The ASU women’s basketball team’s season officially ended Monday when it was not invited to a postseason tournament.

By Gian Demano | March 21, 2013

March greatest month in sports

It is going to be a great month.

| March 21, 2013

ASU men's hoops knocks off Detroit, advances to 2nd round of NIT

The win was a bit tougher than expected though considering the first half result.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 20, 2013

Senior second baseman Sam Parlich prepares to take a possible ground ball from a Boise State batter on Feb. 10. Parlich tried to relax more on the diamond and react more to the ball, which caused her defensive improvement. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball's Parlich named Pac-12 Player of the Week

Parlich is now hitting at a .384 clip, with only one strikeout in 87 at-bats.

By Justin Janssen | March 20, 2013

Freshman outfielder David Graybill looks in a ball against Arkansas on March 2. The freshman has stepped up providing some consistency in the middle of the ASU batting order. (Photo by Hector Almeida)

Esmay still looking for heir to past power hitters

This year, the Sun Devils are lacking a deep threat in the middle of the lineup.

By Danny Shapiro | March 20, 2013

Devil Dish: D-Backs won't miss Upton's strikeouts

The Justin Upton trade brought on much scrutiny, but it may be best for the D-backs for one reason: strikeouts.

By Justin Emerson | March 20, 2013

Jordan Clarke wins 4th straight championship

If Clarke could win to make it four straight, it would make NCAA history in the shot put.

By Mitch Terrell | March 20, 2013

Swim and dive looks ahead to NCAAs

The Sun Devils will look to take the momentum into the NCAA championships.

By Ross Dunham | March 20, 2013

On Jan. 27 ASU’s Sun Devils played Oklahoma State’s Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Kevin Radford played against Oklahoma State’s senior Chris Chionuma. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

4 ASU wrestlers head to NCAA championships

Kevin Radford, Blake Stauffer, Jake Meredith and Levi Cooper head to Des Moines, Iowa for the 2013 NCAA wrestling championships starting Thursday.

| March 20, 2013

Seniors forward Janae Fulcher and guard Michaela Pickens take in their last game at Wells Fargo Arena on March 3. Both Fulcher and Pickens hope it was not their game of competitive basketball. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Fulcher, Pickens plan to continue playing basketball overseas

The two seniors who have graduated from the ASU women’s basketball program aren’t ready to put down the rock quite yet.

By Gian Demano | March 20, 2013

ASU baseball falls to Texas Tech after blown save

Burr allowed the game winning runs to score as the Sun Devils fell to the Red Raiders 8-7.

By Danny Shapiro | March 20, 2013

Devil Dish: Pac-12 Network disappoints fans

March Madness got me thinking: Pac-12 basketball fans got cheated all season long.

| March 19, 2013

ASU suspends new Sparky design, offers choices to fans

ASU will launch an online program allowing fans to vote on various features for a new Sparky costume.

By Josh Nacion and Master Tesfatsion | March 19, 2013

Sports desk picks Final Four, national champion

The State Press sports desk posted its picks for the final four and national champion to help ASU students fill out their brackets.

By State Press Staff | March 18, 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

ASU baseball looks to regroup on road vs. Texas Tech, Oregon State

The Sun Devils will play in their first mid-week road game Tuesday against Big 12 foe Texas Tech in Lubbock.

By Danny Shapiro | March 18, 2013

ASU plays Hartford on December 5th, 2012. I achieved motion blur sitting on the baseline by following the ball and I knew Jahii Carson was about to drive so I moved with him. A quick autofocus and shutter speed helped out a lot here. Photo by Nick Krueger.

Out of Bounds: Five Tips for Sports Photography

When it comes to photography, shooting sports is one of the hardest things to do. Everything is in constant motion. The game and the players are always changing directions.

By Nick Krueger | March 17, 2013

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