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Decline of Pac-12 evident in lack of talent

So far, the 2011-12 season has been a dreadful one for the Pac-12 conference.

By Kyle Newman | February 22, 2012

Caroline Kuczynski swims the butterfly in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Kuczynski and the Sun Devilsare set to compete in the Pac-12 Championships in Washington. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Swim and dive prepares for Championships

With the dual-meet season over and the Pac-12 Championships starting on Wednesday, the approach has changed for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | February 21, 2012

Slideshow: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Equine competitors and enthusiasts from around the globe converged at West World Scottsdale for the 57th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show this week. The event is considered to be one of the largest equine gatherings in the world.

By Aaron Lavinsky | February 21, 2012

Carson, transfers work together in practice

Jahii Carson, Bo Barnes and Evan Gordon have established a camaraderie while working with the scout team and look forward to their time on the court next season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 21, 2012

Sam Parlich runs from third base in a game against San Jose State on Feb. 9. Parlich is tied for second on the team with two stolen bases this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils know how to defend stolen bases

The nation’s most prestigious softball conference doesn’t steal often. Only two teams from the Pac-10 last year ranked in the top 80 in stolen bases per game and ASU ranked No. 167.

By John McKelvey III | February 21, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 22

Mark my words — Peyton Manning won’t be in an Indianapolis Colts uniform next season.

By Kyle Newman | February 21, 2012

Rozas doubles as manager, third baseman for club baseball

After wrapping up his first three years on the club baseball team, David Rozas was named head coach by previous players and coaches.

By Troy Lopez | February 21, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 21

This may be the case for every team in the NBA, but the Phoenix Suns especially hate to play against Kobe Bryant.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2012

Senior Beaté Jones performs a floor routine in a meet against Illinois on Feb. 19. Jones placed second in the all-around and tied a career high 9.900 in the floor exercise event. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Despite solid performances, Gym Devils fall to Fighting Illini

It may not have been a victory, but the Sun Devils took away their second best score of the season Sunday afternoon.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2012

Brash, arrogant Chisora exactly what boxing needs

Down the road, Chisora has the potential to become the next great heavyweight fighter. As immature as he may be, boxing needs this guy.

By Kyle Newman | February 20, 2012

Freshman Brandon Bonilla, son of Major League Baseball all-star Bobby Bonilla and godson of MLB legend and former ASU great Barry Bonds, joins the Sun Devils’ pitching staff this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Bonilla eager to create own identity, legacy

Brandon Bonilla’s maturity, developed from growing up in the wings of his father, Bobby, and his godfather, Barry Bonds, doesn’t overshadow his love of the game.

By Tyler Emerick | February 20, 2012

Junior Hannah James returns a volley in a match against NAU on Feb. 17. James started things off right for the Sun Devils, winning her singles match 6–0, 6–3. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils dominate in 7–0 win over NAU

Every Sun Devil on the singles court won their match in two sets, leading the No. 20 ASU tennis team to a 7–0 victory over NAU in Tempe on Friday.

By Devin McIntyre | February 20, 2012

Elizabeth Caporuscio watches the ball after making contact in a game on Feb. 10. Caporuscio’s walk-off home run against Iowa gave the Sun Devils momentum in the Littlewood Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Caporuscio sets tone for Sun Devils in Littlewood Classic

Freshman centerfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio’s three-run, walk-off home run against Iowa on Friday night breathed new life into the Sun Devils’ sails, carrying them through the Littlewood Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 19, 2012

Nick Happe leads the field at the Baldy Castillo Invite on Mar. 19, 2011. Happe and the Sun Devils had noteworthy performance at the NAU Tune-Up on Feb. 16. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Happe runs third-fastest mile in Sun Devil history

The ASU indoor track and field team sent athletes to the NAU Tune-Up to do just that: tune-up for next week's MPSF championships. Instead, the Sun Devils put together some impressive performances, including their third NCAA automatic qualifier.

By Danny Shapiro | February 19, 2012

Alex Earl prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Washington State on Feb. 18. Earl scored 11 points in her final game at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Earl, Fulcher lead Sun Devils to victory on Senior Day

The ASU women’s basketball team almost gave up the game, but it held on to beat Washington State 47-42 on Senior Day.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 19, 2012

Chris Colvin surveys the court in a game against Washington on Jan. 26. Colvin scored a game high 18 points in ASU’s 72-50 loss to Washington State. (Photo Sam Rosenbaum)

First half collapse dooms Sun Devils in loss to Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team was down 28 points at halftime en route to a 72–50 loss to Washington State on Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 19, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 20

With spring training just around the corner, the excitement to see my favorite MLB players in actions is building.

By Farrah Wade | February 19, 2012

Abe Ruiz bats in a game against Western Michigan on Feb. 18. Ruiz had six RBI is the Sun Devils 10-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball opens season with dominance of Western Michigan

The No. 15 Sun Devils outscored visiting Western Michigan 40-2 over a three-game series to open the 2012 season with a sweep.

By Tyler Emerick | February 19, 2012

(Left to right) Trent Lockett, Jonathan Gilling, Carrick Felix and Chris Colvin huddle together in a game against Utah on Feb. 9. The Sun Devils lost to the Washington Huskies on Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's basketball routed by Huskies, loses 77–69

The ASU men’s basketball team was down just three points midway through the first half before Washington took control of the game for good. The Huskies defeated the Sun Devils 77–69 on Thursday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 16, 2012

Senior Olivia Major plays animated defense in a game against Washington on Feb. 16. Major led ASU with 14 points as the Sun Devils defeated the Huskies 47–41. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett, Major lead Sun Devils to victory over Huskies

The ASU women’s basketball team started senior week the right way with a 47–41 win over Washington.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 16, 2012

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