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Junior pitcher Brady Rodgers fields questions from the media at ASU Baseball Media Day Feb. 7. Rodgers finished the 2011 season with a 9-4 record and expects to be a major part of the team going forward. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Rodgers, Barrett to lead ASU pitching staff

At the top of the ASU baseball team’s pitching staff is a group of veteran arms poised to build off a strong 2011 campaign, but behind the returners is uncertainty.

By Tyler Emerick | February 7, 2012

Laura Blanco putts during practice Jan. 26, 2011. Blanco responded with a solid third round after an inconsistent day two in the Wildcat Invitational. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Women's golf inconsistent at Wildcat Invitational

The ASU women’s golf team fell victim to UA’s significant home-course advantage in the Wildcat Invitational at the Vistoso Golf Club in Tucson.

By Justin Janssen | February 7, 2012

Suggs named NFL Defensive Player of the Year

Former Chandler Hamilton High School and ASU standout Terrell Suggs was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

By Trevor Paxton | February 7, 2012

Six Sun Devils invited to scouting combine

Six ASU football players will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Feb. 22-28.

By William Boor | February 7, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 8

Less people watched the sixth annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl game than the Super Bowl XLVI, but it may have been just as entertaining.

By William Boor | February 7, 2012

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

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