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Brooks Koepka speaks at a press conference after winning the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Brooks Koepka wins Phoenix Open behind 51-foot eagle putt

Koepka's eagle putt on the 15th hole propelled him to victory at TPC Scottsdale.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Angela Tegnelia holds Bonnie at the Puppy Bowl at the Super Bowl Central in downtown Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2015. Every puppy at the event was available for adoption. (Emily Johnson/ The State Press)

Puppy pandemonium: Highlights of Puppy Bowl XI

Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XI brought thrills, broken records and plenty of adorable moments.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 1, 2015

Former ASU golfer Pat Perez waits to putt at the 16th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU golf roundup: Jon Rahm 5th, Pat Perez 26th; Mickelson misses cut

ASU's current and former golfers had mixed results in the Phoenix Open. Amateur Jon Rahm finished fifth, while longtime pro Phil Mickelson missed the cut.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm speaks at a press conference after the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU golf's Jon Rahm finishes Phoenix Open tied for 5th

Jon Rahm's storybook tournament continued, as he finished tied for fifth in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Vladhit: Junior Stephanie Vlad (left) returns the ball to UC Davis doubles partners, while her partner, junior Desirae Krawczyk, awaits the return on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe. The match was abandoned due to a 4-3 ASU lead in doubles match. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

No. 27 ASU women’s tennis drops first home game of dual-match season

The No. 27 Sun Devils (2-2) took on the No. 31 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) on Sunday, but came away unable to win for the second time this season.

By Kaelen Jones | February 1, 2015

Sophomore Quinn Dornstauder defends ASU’s basket as the team faces No. 9 Oregon State on Jan. 25, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

ASU women's basketball team quickest to get to 20 wins in program history

ASU defeated Utah 58-48 behind defense from junior forward Sophie Brunner.

| February 1, 2015

The Sun Devils gather to celebrate a home run from junior Haley Steele during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: pitching

With the loss of pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue, ASU softball has to find a way to fill their shoes in pursuit of a third national championship.

By Ryan Clarke | February 1, 2015

Sophomore forward David Norris celebrates after scoring a goal against Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 7-2. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Norris brothers lead ASU hockey to domination vs. Arizona

No. 1 ASU (28-3-1) dominated No. 22 Arizona (11-20) again on Saturday night.

By Katlyn Ewens | January 31, 2015

ASU junior Allie Salas performs her balance beam routine against Stanford on Saturday Jan. 31, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Salas finished her routine with a score of 9.725. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU gymnastics rises to occasion but falls to No. 19 Stanford

The ASU gymnastics team was short-handed once again and came up short against the No. 19 Stanford Cardinal.

By Mitch Quesada | January 31, 2015

Forsooth, a pup: Puppy Bowl XI predictions

Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XI is here to showcase cute, tough and adoptable puppies — for sport.

By Micaela Rodriguez | January 31, 2015

Keyasia Tibbs breaks ASU track and field triple jump record at New Mexico Invitational

A school record fell in New Mexico

By Terell Wilkins | January 31, 2015

An ASU diver at a meet against Stanford on Jan. 24, 2015 at the Mona Plummer Complex in Tempe. (Ben Moffat/ The State Press)

ASU diving excels at USAFA Invitational

ASU diving had a great showing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the USAFA Diving Invitational.

By Justin Toscano | January 31, 2015

ASU's Jon Rahm after hitting his tee shot on the first hole at the Phoenix Open. Rahm is 9-under entering the final round.

ASU golf's Jon Rahm tied for fifth in Phoenix Open heading into final round

Rahm shot for 5-under on Saturday and is 9-under overall despite dealing with a stomach virus

| January 31, 2015

Francesco Molinari scores hole-in-one at Phoenix Open

Molinari is the ninth golfer to record a hole-in-one on the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open.

By Bill Slane | January 31, 2015

Sophomore goalie Robert Levin and sophomore defenseman Troy Hoban defend ASU’s net, crushing U of A 7-0 on Jan. 30, 2015 at Ocean Side Arena in Tempe. (Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

ASU dominates Arizona in weekend opener

No. 1 ASU (27-3-1) dominated No. 22 Arizona (11-18) in their series opener Friday

By Katlyn Ewens | January 30, 2015

Redshirt junior Katie Hempen defends ASU’s basket as the team faces No. 9 Oregon State on Jan 25, 2015. ASU won against Colorado Friday night.(Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

Turner Thorne not pleased with team's performance in win over Colorado

First half offensive efforts by ASU's bench gave the Sun Devils a boost in their 68-60 win over Colorado.

| January 30, 2015

Impressive performances not enough to beat Oregon

Big numbers from Shaquielle McKissic and Tra Holder weren't enough to beat The Ducks.

By Marc Steiner | January 30, 2015

ASU men's basketball nipped by Oregon

The Sun Devils could not edge out the Ducks, losing for the second time this season in dramatic fashion.

| January 30, 2015

Fans huddle along the sidelines to watch Tiger Woods golf at hole 9 at the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 30, 2015. Woods finished the day with a career low 82. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Rain dampens Friday crowd at Waste Management Phoenix Open

Attendance likely slipped at the Phoenix Open because of rain.

By Justin Janssen | January 30, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm tees off at the 10th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 30, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU's Jon Rahm surges in second round of Waste Management Phoenix Open

ASU junior Jon Rahm is the only amateur competing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. But nothing about his play says "amateur."

By Justin Janssen | January 30, 2015

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