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Cameron Bradshaw performs a dive in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Bradshaw and three other members of the ASU men’s and women’s dive teams will compete in the NCAA Zone E Championships on Thursday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Divers look to qualify at Zone E championships

Just one meet stands in the way of four ASU divers hoping to qualify for the NCAA championships next week.

By Josh Nacion | March 7, 2012

Men's rugby seeks first win of season against Wyoming

The ASU men's rugby team faces off against Wyoming as they look to avoid a 0-2 start to the regular season.

By Troy Lopez | March 7, 2012

Bounty systems not as bad as portrayed

Are bounty systems really as bad as everyone’s making it out to be? I don’t think so — and neither do quite a few current and former NFL players.

By Kyle Newman | March 7, 2012

Devil Dish: March 8

For a basketball program as successful as Syracuse, it sure does have a lot of problems.

By Danny Shapiro | March 7, 2012

Jake Peevyhouse swings at a ball in a game against Texas Tech on Tuesday. Peevyhouse drove in the Sun Devils’ first run in their 8–4 loss to the Red Raiders. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lack of pitchers dooms Sun Devils in loss to Texas Tech

Long before the first pitch Tuesday night, a plague of injuries and tired arms let the ASU baseball team know it was in for an uphill battle against Texas Tech.

By Tyler Emerick | March 6, 2012

(Left to right) Alix Johnson, Annie Lockwood and Elizabeth Caporuscio celebrate during a game against Wichita State on March 1. Caporuscio, a freshman, leads the Sun Devils’ offensive attack and is making strides in her leadership. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Freshman centerfielder succeeds while adjusting to collegiate life

Hailing from an unincorporated community nestled in San Bernardino National Forest, Elizabeth Caporuscio dealt with adversity early in her road to ASU.

By John McKelvey III | March 6, 2012

Devil Dish: March 7

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Tuesday the Indianapolis Colts are expected to part ways with quarterback Peyton Manning.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 6, 2012

Kali Bennett shakes off a defender in a game against Cal on Feb. 4. Bennett was named to the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team earlier this week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball prepares for Pac-12 tournament

The ASU women’s basketball team is ready for the pressures and challenges of the Pac-12 tournament this week.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 6, 2012

Jordan Bachynski drives around a defender in a game against UA on March 4. Bachynski and the Sun Devils believe they can win the Pac-12 tournament and get into the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's hoops aims for NCAA bid in conference tourney

The Sun Devils face Stanford in a first-round matchup in the Pac-12 tournament on Wednesday, but its getting into the NCAA tournament they have their sights on.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 6, 2012

Track to send eight to NCAAs, Kraft honored

It was a busy weekend for the ASU indoor track and field team, as the Sun Devils earned awards and gained berths for this year's NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships.

By Danny Shapiro | March 5, 2012

Devil Dish: March 6

Spring training is my favorite time of year, and not only because the undefeated Baltimore Orioles are atop the American League East standings.

By John McKelvey III | March 5, 2012

Natelle Gentile performs a beam routine in a meet against Illinois on Feb. 19. Gentile set her season-high score with a 9.825 against Washington. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils’ losing streak extends to five

The No. 22 ASU gymnastics team fell to the No. 25 Washington Huskies 193.850–195.725 on Friday night.

By Gian Demano | March 5, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside. Williams and Brady Rodgers will not be available to pitch for the Sun Devils when they play Texas Tech on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball plays fifth game in six days against Texas Tech

After playing four teams in four days in Surprise over the weekend, the No. 11 Sun Devils will play their fifth game in six days Tuesday against Texas Tech at Packard Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 5, 2012

The ASU men’s breaststroke team prepares to start a race against Wisconsin Nov. 5, 2011. The men’s swim team placed seventh in the Pac-12 men’s championships last weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s swim places seventh in Pac-12 championships

In the eyes of swim coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker, the conference meet was positive for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | March 5, 2012

Tennis sweeps Sacramento State, Saint Mary’s

Despite blustery winds over the weekend, the Sun Devils were able to sweep Sacramento State and Saint Mary’s College.

By Devin McIntyre | March 5, 2012

Trent Lockett attempts a shot against UA on Sunday. Lockett finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals after the Sun Devils’ win against the Wildcats. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils top Wildcats in thrilling finish

The ASU men’s basketball team saved its best performance for its last opponent on the regular season schedule — which happened to be its in-state rival.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 4, 2012

Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a home run in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 25. DeMichele and the Sun Devils fell to Saint Mary’s in extra innings Sunday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball wins three of four in Coca-Cola Classic

The No. 11 Sun Devils left 16 runners on base and lost to St. Mary’s 4–3 in 11 innings in the finale of the Coca-Cola Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | March 4, 2012

Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational

Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.

By John McKelvey III | March 4, 2012

Devil Dish: March 5

Kobe Bryant has played at an exceptional level since he started wearing a “Phantom of the Opera”-esque protective mask.

By Josh Nacion | March 4, 2012

Water polo opens MPSF play with win over Aztecs

The ASU water polo team won its first home game of the season against San Diego State on Saturday.

By Farrah Wade | March 4, 2012

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