Sports

ASU helps twins become individuals

The Ryder sisters have disagreed through the years, but during their time at ASU, they have channeled their sibling rivalry into motivation and have found their true sisterhood.

By Brendan Capria | May 27, 2012

Devil Dish: May 29

Has Pau Gasol played his last game in a Lakers uniform?

By Josh Nacion | May 27, 2012

Q&A: Raul Lara on four future Sun Devils

Recently, Raul Lara talked with The State Press about Richard Smith, Josiah Blandin, Matthew Rowe and Salamo Fiso, who all opted to play football at ASU next season.

By William Boor | May 27, 2012

Hillary Bach throws a pitch on March 15 during the Judi Garman Classic. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball advances to Women’s College World Series

After a disappointing 6-0 loss Thursday night, the Sun Devils’ offense exploded for eight home runs in Friday’s 9-2 and 8-0 victories.

By William Boor | May 27, 2012

D’Arcy leads Sun Devil pitching staff

Pitching coach Chuck D’Arcy, hired in 2011, brings a different skill along with a different mindset to the No. 2 ASU softball team.

By John McKelvey III | May 27, 2012

Q&A: Todd Graham on student involvement

The State Press recently sat down with Graham and discussed his plans to change the way the students and football team interact.

By William Boor | May 20, 2012

Devil Dish: May 21

In spite of last year’s results and this year’s promise, right fielder Justin Upton and the Diamondbacks have struggled.

By Ross Dunham | May 20, 2012

Quick eyes big sophomore season

Bustling through the line at Chick-Fil-A in the Memorial Union on ASU’s Tempe Campus is a freshman with the laid-back and calm personality of a seasoned golf veteran.

By John McKelvey III | May 20, 2012

Ruegamer finds success after NFL career ends

Grey Ruegamer, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, is a retired offensive lineman enjoying success after football.

By Danny Shapiro | May 20, 2012

Burfict to sign with Cincinnati Bengals

Vontaze Burfict said he will sign a deal with the Bengals. “I didn’t get drafted like I wanted to, but I’m blessed to be on an NFL team,” Burfict said.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 28, 2012

Freshman golfer exceeds expectations

By Tiana Chavez | April 24, 2012

Devil Dish: April 24

Charles Barkley said it best: The Thunder won’t win with that offense. Sorry, James Harden fans. It ain’t happening.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 23, 2012

Austin Quick tees off at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational. Quick was one of the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing season for the ASU men’s golf team. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s golf likely to miss postseason after rebuilding year

With a new coach and seven of the nine golfers without prior collegiate experience, the Sun Devils were young and looked tremendously different than last year’s squad.

By Justin Janssen | April 23, 2012

Giulia Molinaro stares down a shot in the PING/ASU Invitational. Molinaro will lead the Sun Devils as the women’s golf team heads to Pullman, Wash., for the Pac-12 championships. (Photo courtesy of Jim Bochenek)

Women’s golf seeks strong finish to impressive season

Despite the fact that the ASU women’s golf team has yet to win an invitational this season, the team believes it has had a productive and successful season.

By Justin Janssen | April 23, 2012

A media member’s journey through ASU athletics

Over my five semesters around Sun Devil athletics, I’ve had the chance to interview as some great people.

By Tyler Emerick | April 23, 2012

Annie Lockwood stands at second base in a game against UCLA on April 6. Lockwood and the Sun Devils have won eight of their last 10 games and are inching closer to No. 1 California in the Pac-12 standings. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball closer to Pac-12 lead after sweep of Stanford

Last weekend’s sweep of No. 16 Stanford put ASU closer to the top of the Pac-12 standings at exactly the middle point of the conference schedule.

By John McKelvey III | April 22, 2012

Joe Eason returns an interception in ASU’s spring football game. Eason had one of two interceptions on the day for the Sun Devils’ defense. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Defense starts slow, finishes strong in spring game

Defensive coordinator Paul Randolph gives credit to offensive coordinator Mike Norvell for the offense’s fast start, but was proud of his defense’s ability to battle back and finish strong

By Master Tesfatsion | April 22, 2012

Michael Eubank looks to pass in Saturday’s Spring Game. Eubank is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position and threw for two touchdowns in the scrimmage. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Offense shines in ASU spring game

Albeit against a simplified defense, the Sun Devils’ offense scored touchdowns on 10 of their 19 possessions and three of those touchdowns were plays of 40 yards of more.

By William Boor | April 22, 2012

James McDonald finishes his swing in a game against UA on April 17. McDonald drove in three runs and was 3-for-4 at the plate in the Sun Devils’ 9–5 loss to the Cardinal on Sunday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Road woes continue as baseball swept by Stanford

The No. 20 Sun Devils had their momentum zapped by the No. 10 Cardinal, as Stanford earned its first sweep of ASU since 1999 with three commanding victories at Sunken Diamond.

By Kyle Newman | April 22, 2012

Devil Dish: April 23

It was cute for a while, but the pandemonium surrounding Blake Griffin needs to stop. Now.

By Josh Nacion | April 22, 2012

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