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Junior Jon Rahm sets his ball on the green at the 9th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

The ASU Thunderbird Invitational: 4 things to know heading into the tournament

Final round improvements and home course advantage key for Sun Devils to defend title.

By Braxton Fox II | March 31, 2016

Kent Burnham, associate artistic director of the Southwest Shakespeare Company is pictured outside the main office in Downtown Mesa, Arizona.

Center Stage: Kent Burnham on making Shakespeare accessible to students

Kent Burnham said that all Shakespeare plays are still relevant, "it's just a matter of finding the current relevance in each performance."

By Skylar Mason | March 31, 2016

Senior outfielder Allie Butterfield stretches to beat the throw to first base during a game against Houston on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

Corner infield positions becoming more stable as ASU softball season progresses

The Sun Devils will have to tread carefully around Cal's deep pitching rotation in the upcoming weekend.

By Leah Brunette and Kendall Valenzuela | March 31, 2016

Sophomore Ryan Hingst pitches during ASU's game against the University of Utah at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday, March 25, 2016. Hingst threw a no-hitter and ASU went on defeat Utah 5-0.

Dirt on the Spikes: ASU baseball finds itself at bottom of Pac-12

The Sun Devils' trip to Washington State this weekend will test their strength in conference play.

By Haley Stesiak | March 30, 2016

Junior Kelsey Kessler winds up for a pitch during the sixth inning against Texas Tech on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU softball's Kelsey Kessler embraces performance-driven leadership role

After being forced to sit out in her first year in the desert, Kessler is statistically leading the Sun Devil pitching trio.

By Kendall Valenzuela | March 30, 2016

Sophomore running back Demario Richard (4) scores a touchdown against UA on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

Demario Richard, Kalen Ballage leading by example for ASU football

The junior running backs let their play do the talking.

By Ryan Clarke | March 30, 2016

Fantasy baseball sleepers to grab

There are many high-value sleepers in this year's fantasy baseball draft.

By Graham Paul | March 29, 2016

Junior pitcher Seth Martinez pitches during a game against Xavier at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. The Sun Devils won the matchup, 2-1.

ASU baseball focused, calm amid pitching, defense struggles

The Sun Devils are looking to climb out of an early hole in conference play.

By Justin Toscano | March 29, 2016

Desirae Krawczyk, left, and Stephanie Vlad, right, celebrate the point with a fist bump during the match-up against the California Bears on Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU tennis sweeps double-header with wins over NAU, Montana

ASU extended its winning streak to seven games Saturday with to wrap up a stretch of three-straight non-conference opponents.

By Matt Faye | March 28, 2016

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) scrambles as De'Chavon 'Gump' Hayes runs toward him during a scrimmage on Friday, March 25, 2016.

ASU football relying on versatility, comeback effort from Gump Hayes

After an ineffective 2015 season on offense and not a ton of action on defense, Hayes is looking to help the team out in more ways than one.

By Justin Toscano | March 28, 2016

Freshman outfielder Tyler Williams (25), far left, looks on with the rest of the ASU baseball team as head coach Tracy Smith speaks to the team after the Maroon & Gold scrimmage at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.

Despite no-hitter, ASU baseball placed at 10 in power rankings

The Sun Devils will play against the only team ranked lower than them in the upcoming weekend.

By Haley Stesiak | March 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Jennifer Soria prepares to hit during the first of two games for the Sun Devils on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Pac-12 softball power rankings: ASU falls as Arizona rises to No. 2

After placing fourth in the last power rankings, ASU slips as Oregon tops the conference.

By Leah Brunette | March 28, 2016

Junior Kyle Long throws the discuss for ASU track and field at the 2016 Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

ASU track and field men finish third, women place fifth in Big-10 vs. Pac-12 Invitational

Big-10 schools swept the Pac-12 in Tempe as the Sun Devils posted 29 top-10 finishes.

By Omar Soussi | March 27, 2016

ASU freshman James Ryan (#39) delivers a pitch to Utah's Kellen Marruffo in the second inning of the Sun Devils' 16-7 loss at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on March 26, 2016.

ASU baseball buried by 10 Utah runs in final two innings of rubber match

The Sun Devils had fought back from a 6-2 deficit to take a 7-6 lead, Utah exploded for 10 runs in the final two innings.

By Justin Toscano | March 26, 2016

Junior Kassidy Jump serves the ball during a doubles matchup against the California Bears on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Ariz.

ASU tennis returns home, sweeps San Diego State

ASU picked up its fifth win in a row to begin a stretch of three straight non-conference opponents.

By Matt Faye | March 26, 2016

Sophomore Taylor Bertrand looks to pass against the University of Pacific on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex in Tempe, AZ. ASU water polo won 5-3.

No. 6 ASU remains winless against No. 3 Stanford, loses 8-5

The Sun Devils rallied with late goals, but fell to the Stanford Cardinal.

By Chaz Frazier | March 26, 2016

Second baseman Nikki Gerard is drenched with an ice water shower as the team gathers to ring the victory bell following its victory over Texas Tech on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Girard hit a grand slam to help ASU softball get the series sweep.

Girard grand slam helps ASU softball sweep Texas Tech

Chelsea Gonzales hit her second home run of the series and Kelsey Kessler pitched in it for the third time.

By Leah Brunette | March 26, 2016

Ryan Hingst celebrates with team members after pitching a no hitter against the University of Utah at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday, March 25, 2016. ASU baseball won 5-0.

Ryan Hingst pitches no-hitter for ASU baseball

The Sun Devils snap their five-game losing streak in exciting fashion with a 5-0 win over Utah.

By Haley Stesiak | March 25, 2016

Chelsea Gonzales walk-off helps ASU softball complete comeback

Brynly Steele, who pinch hit in the bottom of the seventh, was able to begin a rally for the Sun Devils.

By Leah Brunette | March 25, 2016

Quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) evades defenders during a scrimmage at Friday's practice. 25 March 2016

Gump Hayes playing 'really consistent' for ASU football defense, says Graham

Eric Lauderdale is also getting opportunities at cornerback during spring practice.

By Matthew Tonis | March 25, 2016

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