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Ciganda third, team sixth at Pac-10s

Pressure greatly affected the 2011 Pac-10 Women’s Golf Championships, wreaking havoc on the entire field no matter what team the players were on.

By John McKelvey III | April 19, 2011

Still on Top: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo prepares to smack a pitch from UCLA junior pitcher Macon Aleah on Sunday in Tempe. The Sun Devils moved down one spot in the national rankings to No. 2, but still remain the top team in the Pac-10. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball still has control of the Pac-10

After three weeks of Pac-10 action, several teams have begun to separate themselves from the rest of the Pac.

By Greg Dillard | April 19, 2011

Back on the Base Paths: ASU junior outfielder Andy Workman sprints to first base against Delaware on Feb. 26 in Tempe. It was Workman’s first game back after missing the entire 2010 season with a foot injury. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

After injury, Workman’s journey marches on

As a sophomore, Andy Workman started 13 times and appeared in one game at the College World Series. Everything was set for him to come back and take the next step.

By Tyler Emerick | April 19, 2011

Jacob Person's truck flies through the air (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sophomore a rising off-road racing star

On Mondays he is Jacob Person, an electrical engineering sophomore at ASU, but on some Saturdays he is much more.

By Nathan Meacham | April 18, 2011

2011: Arguably the greatest NBA playoffs ever

If you tuned in at any point this weekend, which is likelier than ever as NBA ratings continue to climb, there’s a 100 percent chance you were entertained.

By Nick Ruland | April 18, 2011

Trying to Three-Peat: ASU junior Carlota Ciganda works on her swing during a practice in early March. Ciganda was in fourth place after the second round of the Pac-10 Championships on Monday and is attempting to win her third straight Pac-10 title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Nine golfers within 3 strokes of lead at Pac-10s

After two rounds, familiar faces sit on top of the leaderboard at the 2011 Pac-10 Championships at the ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz.

By John McKelvey III | April 18, 2011

Offense turns it on during scrimmage

Something clicked and the ASU offense put together its best showing of the three spring scrimmages to date.

By Andrew Gruman | April 18, 2011

ASU researchers investigate the success of NBA teams

A team of researchers at ASU is working on a project that studies the network dynamics of teams in the NBA, and has found the secret behind which teams are the most successful, and the safest ones to put your bets on. ?

By Nicole Klauss | April 18, 2011

Former ASU pitcher Leake arrested

Former ASU baseball star and current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake was arrested on Monday and charged with shoplifting.

By Andrew Gruman | April 18, 2011

Devil Dish: April 19

Off-road racing is a world that I had never experienced until I attended the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series at Speedworld Offroad Park on Saturday.

By Nathan Meacham | April 18, 2011

Change of Season: ASU senior Scott Pinckney lines up a putt during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 10. Pinckney finished tied for 15th at the Western Intercollegiate on Sunday in what was the team’s final regular season competition. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Men’s golf finishes 7th in last regular season tourney

The ASU men’s team ended its regular season finishing a disappointing seventh in the Western Intercollegiate on Sunday in Santa Cruz, Calif.

By John McKelvey III | April 17, 2011

Earning No. 1: ASU junior right fielder Annie Lockwood grabs a fly ball during the Sun Devils’ 5-0 win over UCLA on Sunday. The victory gave ASU a 2-1 series win over the defending national champions. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball claims series against defending national champs

Behind a pair of dominant pitching performances, the No. 1 Sun Devils captured a 2-1 series win over defending national champion UCLA.

By Greg Dillard | April 17, 2011

Gaining momentum: ASU redshirt sophomore Jordan Clarke talks to assistant coach Ryan Cole during the ASU Invite on March 26. The Sun Devils had another strong meet over the weekend, including a top-three sweep in the women’s 400-meter hurdles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Track sweeps 400-meter hurdles in Calif.

Many of the same Sun Devils that have found themselves at the top of the board all season were there again over the weekend at the Mount San Antonio College Relays in Walnut, Calif.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 17, 2011

Devil Dish: April 18

In seven years Pat’s Run has grown from 5,000 participants to 28,000.

By Nick Ruland | April 17, 2011

Back in stride: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett pitches as junior infielder Riccio Torrez looks on during the Sun Devils’ 10-4 win over Washington State on Sunday. Barrett picked up the win as ASU completed the sweep over the Cougars. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball roars back with sweep of WSU

After getting swept in a Pac-10 series for the first time since 1999, the ASU baseball team responded with a sweep of its own this weekend.

By Tyler Emerick | April 17, 2011

Still searching: ASU redshirt senior attacker Sarah Harris reaches to block a shot during the Sun Devils’ 8-1 loss to UCLA on March 5. After dropping Saturday’s game to Hawaii, ASU closed out the regular season without a victory in conference play. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo checked by Hawaii

Not only did the ASU water polo team lose their regular season finale, but it lost a three-game winning streak as well.

By William Boor | April 17, 2011

Men’s golf looks for consistency

The ASU men’s golf team will have one last chance to iron out the kinks and turn the corner at the 65th Annual Western Intercollegiate in Santa Cruz, Calif.

By John McKelvey III | April 14, 2011

Home-course advantage: ASU freshman Justine Lee starts her downswing during a practice earlier this season. The Sun Devils are hosting the Pac-10 Championships this weekend and are hoping to make a move for the title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s golf faces tough field at Pac-10s

The Pac-10 has been one of the toughest conferences for women’s golf for a long time, and this year the league appears to be as deep as ever.

By John McKelvey III | April 14, 2011

Bouncing Back: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett drives off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over Oregon on April 2. ASU, after getting swept by Oregon State, returns home looking to turn things around against UW. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball looks to get back on track against WSU

After getting swept by Oregon State a week ago, the No. 10 Sun Devils return home this weekend looking to bounce back against Washington State.

By Tyler Emerick | April 14, 2011

Ranked showdown: ASU freshman goalie Ianeta Hutchinson reaches for the airborne ball during the No. 11 Sun Devils’ 16-7 win over Cal Baptist on March 5. The team heads to No. 5 Hawaii for another shot at breaking its conference losing streak. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo tries to take down No. 5 Hawaii

The ASU water polo will be looking to build upon its three-game winning streak against Hawaii, a team that the Sun Devils have not beaten since 2006.

By William Boor | April 14, 2011

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