Sports

Commentary: Mike Leake always a fighter

Leake is the kind of guy who stored all the moments of perceived disrespect into some kind of mental incinerator. Schoolyard slights were renewable ruminations to be set ablaze over and over.

By Nick Ruland | April 12, 2010

CHARGING AHEAD: ASU sophomore running back James Morrison breaks through a tackle during a spring football practice earlier this month. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Osweiler, Robinson star in second scrimmage

Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler capped off a strong week of practice as the ASU offense continued to show progress under new offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone.

By Kyle Glaser | April 12, 2010

COOL CUSTOMER: ASU sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach has posted a 17-2 record with a 1.99 ERA in 2010, but she’s also known for using her happy personality to stay calm in the circle. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Bach uses humor to find success in circle

Bach sat down with The State Press recently to talk about her goofy side, as well as how she handles pitching for one of the nation’s top teams.

By Tyler Lockman | April 12, 2010

Women's golf falls to UCLA at Ping ASU Invitational

ASU golf loses a heartbreaker on the final hole.

By Isaac Easley | April 12, 2010

ASU hosts Sun Angel Classic track meet

ASU plays host to a track meet featuring some of the best athletes in the country.

By Andrew Boven | April 11, 2010

DEVILS DOWN: ASU sophomore infielder Zach Wilson had two hits in the Sun Devils’ 9-5 loss to Washington State on Sunday afternoon in Pullman, Wash. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball drops first series of season

Unable to cool the hot bats of Washington State or take advantage of opportunities at the plate, the No. 1 ASU baseball dropped its first series of the season after falling to the Cougars 9-5 on Sunday in chilly Pullman, Wash.

By Nick Kosmider | April 11, 2010

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: ASU freshman pitcher Sam Parlich threw a complete game in the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win at UCLA on Saturday. ASU swept the Bruins in a three-game series in Westwood for the first time in program history over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps UCLA in historic fashion

Proving they belong among the Pac-10 elite, the No. 9 Sun Devils rocked the Bruins 8-5 on Friday. ASU kept rolling Saturday with a 4-2 win and completed the sweep Sunday, edging out a 2-1 win.

By Tyler Lockman | April 11, 2010

Late collapse costs women’s golf tournament title

Forty-five minutes before Phil Mickelson sunk a birdie on the 18th hole to earn his third Master’s title, the drama in Tempe, where Lefty played golf collegiately, reached a fever pitch.

By Nick Kosmider | April 11, 2010

Devil Dish: April 12

Better get those white pom-pons ready, Coyotes fans, because this is about the worst first-round draw you could have asked for.

By Gina Mizell | April 11, 2010

END OF THE ROAD: ASU sophomore Stephanie Hangartner performs her floor routine during the Sun Devils’ meet against Stanford in February. ASU finished fifth in the NCAA West Regional over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Gymnastics places fifth at Regionals, misses NCAA berth

The ASU women’s gymnastics team’s season ended quietly Saturday with a fifth place finish at the NCAA West Regional in Los Angeles.

By Tyler Emerick | April 11, 2010

Water polo comes up short against No. 1 USC

The No. 1 women’s water polo team in the nation visited Tempe this weekend in a battle between top-10 squads, and USC showed why it is the top-ranked team in the country.

By Greg Dillard | April 11, 2010

Tennis drops a pair of road matches to USC and UCLA

The national rankings proved their accuracy as the ASU women’s tennis team lost to the No. 8 and No. 17 teams in the country over the weekend in Los Angeles.

By Nathan Meacham | April 11, 2010

Men's sprinters step up at Sun Angel

With the Pac-10 Championships just over a month away, the ASU men’s sprinters knew they had to step up and produce.

By Eric L. Smith | April 11, 2010

BIG HELP: ASU junior offensive lineman Brice Schwab participates in a drill during spring practice. Schwab, a junior college transfer, was ASU's highest-rated recruit of the 2010 class and is expected to start right away. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

JC transfer Schwab to boost ASU offensive line

As the gem of the 2010 recruiting class, Brice Schwab already feels he has plenty to prove.

By Gina Mizell | April 8, 2010

Devil Dish: April 9

The next couple of months in the Western Conference will be a lot better, as they almost always are

By Nick Ruland | April 8, 2010

Golf teams seeking redemption in weekend tournaments

For both of the ASU golf teams, the word “redemption” will be in play when the squads tee off for their respective tournaments this weekend.

By Nick Kosmider | April 8, 2010

Two ASU alumni on Masters leaderboard

After the first day of the Masters Tournament, two former Sun Devils are on the leaderboard.

By Kyle Glaser | April 8, 2010

GATHER AROUND: ASU freshman infielder Deven Marrero, senior outfielder Kole Calhoun and sophomore infielder Zach Wilson gather during a pitching change in the Sun Devils' 11-6 win over San Diego on Tuesday at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball heads to Northwest for second straight week

ASU is headed back to the Pacific Northwest for its second straight conference road series — a three-game set with Washington State.

By Nick Kosmider | April 8, 2010

Gymnastics hoping to rebound at NCAA Regionals

Once again, the ASU gymnastics team garnered a NCAA Regional Championship berth as one of the top 36 squads in the nation.

By Tyler Emerick | April 8, 2010

Water polo set for home showdown with No. 1 USC

In MPSF conference play, each week is a battle for the ASU water polo team. The conference boasts many of the best teams in the nation, including the No. 1 team in the country.

By Greg Dillard | April 8, 2010

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