Sports

Hamilton's relapse unworthy of media attention

Sure, Hamilton is a superstar in every sense of the term, but is a news frenzy really necessary every time he relapses?

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

ASU alumnus Phil Mickelson reacts to a welcoming crowd Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Mickelson headlines list of former Sun Devils in Phoenix Open

For the six former ASU golfers in the Waste Management Phoenix Open, participating in a marquee tournament close to home was a rewarding experience.

By Justin Janssen | February 6, 2012

Jacqueline Cako was one of several Sun Devils to record a victory in Sunday’s win over the University of San Diego. (Photo by Ann Wechter)

Tennis wins tough match over University of San Diego

The Sunday sun beat down on the No. 19 Sun Devils as they charged to a 4–3 victory over No. 35 University of San Diego in Tempe.

By Devin McIntyre | February 6, 2012

Rugby unable to upset top-ranked Cal, falls 59–7

In its Sunday afternoon clash with the No. 1 Cal Golden Bears, the ASU rugby team fell 59–7 to the defending national champions.

By Troy Lopez | February 6, 2012

Kevin Radford grapples with an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford and the Sun Devils came away with a 22–15 victory. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling defeats Stanford in regular season finale

ASU gave the Wells Fargo Arena crowd a glimpse into just how dangerous it can be when it wrestles to its full potential. The Sun Devils defeated the Stanford Cardinal 22–15.

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 6

Maybe it’s time for sports fans to take a little break from the games we love so much and focus on other things.

By Justin Janssen | February 5, 2012

Freshman Austin Quick stares down a putt at practice Nov. 4, 2011. Quick made a hole-in-one on the second day of the Amer Ari Invitational. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)(Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Austin Quick sinks hole-in-one in Hawaii

Freshman Austin Quick swung his club and drilled the ball off the tee. The shot bounced twice and rolled directly into the hole, completing the rare hole-in-one.

By Justin Janssen | February 5, 2012

Junior Ruslan Pateev attacks the rim in a game against Washington on Jan. 26. Pateev made all four of his field goal attempts in ASU’s loss to Cal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball loses fifth straight road game

The road woes continued for the ASU men’s basketball team Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 5, 2012

Sprinters lead track and field at NAU Open

The ASU men's sprint team performed superbly at the NAU Open, leading the Sun Devils’ indoor track and field team to a total of nine event wins.

By Danny Shapiro | February 5, 2012

Senior Alex Earl drives to the basket in a game against Cal on Feb. 4. Earl scored 10 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Golden Bears. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU offense not enough to defeat Cal

Cal capitalized on some ASU mistakes and won 67-62.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 5, 2012

Sophomore Samantha Seaman is cheered on by her teammates during her floor routine in a meet against Cal on Jan. 20. The young Gym Devils continue to progress in the early stages of the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils defeat Aggies in first road meet

The Sun Devils recorded several career-high individual performances in their first road meet of the season.

By Gian Demano | February 5, 2012

Sun Devils remain undefeated, sweep Cal Baptist Mini Lancer Invite

The ASU water polo team added three wins to its perfect record Saturday at the Cal Baptist Mini Lancer Invite in Riverside, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | February 5, 2012

Men's basketball loses fourth straight road game

The Sun Devils (7-15, 3-7 Pac-12) lost their fourth straight road game as they fell to Stanford 68-44 at Maples Pavilion on Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 3, 2012

Kali Bennett walks off the court with a bloody nose in a game against Stanford on Thursday night. The Sun Devils lost 62–49 to the No. 4 Cardinal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett sets record, injured in loss to Stanford

Stanford was able to pull away in the second half to win 62-49 led by their post players.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 2, 2012

Sun Devil baseball looks to woo recruiters

Despite not being eligible for post-season play, MLB recruitment expectations remain high for the 2012 Sun Devil baseball team.

By Tiana Chavez | February 2, 2012

Track and field looks to improve qualifying times

The ASU indoor track and field team is ready to improve its impressive early season record at the NAU Open this weekend in Flagstaff.

By Danny Shapiro | February 2, 2012

Women’s golf resumes play at Wildcat Invitational

Though the Wildcat Invitational on Feb. 5–7 in Tucson won’t count toward the Territorial Cup standings, the victor will take pride in being the top golfing school in the state.

By Justin Janssen | February 2, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 3

Sure, I know the Super Bowl is Sunday, but I’m excited about baseball. Why? Three reasons.

By Devin McIntyre | February 2, 2012

Levi Cooper pins an opponent in a meet against Grand Canyon University on Nov. 13, 2011. Cooper and the Sun Devils will close out their season against Stanford before preparing for the Pac-12 championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling looks to finish regular season on high note

Redshirt junior Levi Cooper, who finished eighth at last year’s NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, has complete confidence in himself as ASU heads into its matchup with Stanford on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | February 2, 2012

Water polo focuses on defense to preserve perfect record

Defense was the ASU water polo team’s top priority in January — and that’s not going to change.

By Farrah Wade | February 2, 2012

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