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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

Softball takes on national champs

Armed with a No. 1 national ranking and home field advantage, the ASU softball team returns to Farrington Stadium to face the defending national champions.

By Greg Dillard | April 14, 2011

Devil Dish: April 15

Before you know it, Bud Selig and his band of umpires are going to be pushing for review of safe-or-out calls.

By Kyle Newman | April 14, 2011

More Travels: ASU senior Samantha Henderson flops over the high bar at the ASU Invite in Tempe on March 26. The Sun Devils travel to the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. on Thursday for the team’s only meet outside Arizona besides the championship season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Fun atmosphere awaits track in Calif.

A week after hosting their signature event in the 32nd Sun Angel Classic, ASU will be competing in the 53rd annual Mount San Antonio College Relays in Walnut, Calif.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 13, 2011

Per mandate, an NFL season could exist in 2011

As long as the total revenue pie for the NFL players isn’t cut (much), capping the ridiculous contracts and bonuses for rookies is something both sides can agree on.

By Nick Ruland | April 13, 2011

Trial by fire: The ASU water polo team gathers around as coach Todd Clapper talks strategy during the game against Cal on March 5. Playing in the tough MPSF conference has helped the Sun Devils become a top-10 team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Nation’s best conference defines water polo

Since the Sun Devils play in the MPSF, which is the country’s most competitive conference, they are often able to relax and play non-MPSF games with less stress than conference games.

By William Boor | April 13, 2011

Devil Dish: April 14

Derrick Rose puts on great performances in every game. He is impactful and averages 25 points per game.

By Nicole Klauss | April 13, 2011

ASU athletics unveils new uniforms

ASU unveiled its new University-wide look at the Memorial Union’s Ventana Ballroom on Tuesday in a dramatic event filled with brightly colored lights, fog and the fight song.

By Andrew Gruman | April 12, 2011

Falling Back: ASU junior Kyle Ottoson releases a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Delaware on Feb. 26. Oregon State’s sweep of ASU in Corvallis, Ore., bumped the Beavers up to the top of the Pac-10. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sweep of ASU lands Beavers at top of Pac-10

The Sun Devils hadn’t been swept in a Pac-10 series since 1999 and had won five of six conference games to start the season.

By Tyler Emerick | April 12, 2011

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