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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

Tiger Woods studies the green at hole 9 at the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 30, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Tiger Woods shoots career-worst 82 in return to Waste Management Phoenix Open

In Tiger's return to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, he had the worst round of his career.

By Justin Janssen | January 30, 2015

ASU gymnastics looking to 'get back to full speed' against No. 19 Stanford

Head coach Rene Lyst says the ASU gymnastics team is looking to "get back to full speed" against No. 19 Stanford.

By Mitch Quesada | January 29, 2015

Then-junior high-jumper Edmond Baker clears the bar during the Sun Angel Track Classic at Sun Angel Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2014. ASU travels to Albuquerque for the New Mexico Invitational this weekend. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU track and field heads to Albuquerque for Indoor New Mexico Invitational

The Sun Devils move one state over for their next meet in Albuquerque.

By Terell Wilkins | January 29, 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 to rely on interior defense against Colorado, Utah

ASU gets a good chance to bounce back from its loss to OSU when it travels to take on two of the lower teams in the Pac-12 standings.

| January 29, 2015

ASU diving looking to continue success at USAFA Invitational

ASU diving will look to continue on its immense success this season at the USAFA Diving Invitational in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this weekend.

By Justin Toscano | January 29, 2015

ASU forward Michael Cummings battles for the puck with Stony Brook's Joseph Bochichio behind the net on Jan. 22, 2015, at Oceanside Arena in Tempe.

ASU hockey takes on Arizona with a 'different look'

No. 1 ASU (26-3-1) to play No. 21 Arizona (11-13-3) at home without six crucial players this weekend.

By Katlyn Ewens | January 29, 2015

Stop trying to change Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch has been put through the wringer by sports media and the NFL alike, and it shouldn't have to be that way.

By Ryan Clarke | January 29, 2015

ASU junior reliever Jordan Aboites throws home during practice at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Jan. 28, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU baseball's Jordan Aboites transitioning to second base

Junior Jordan Aboites is making the transition from starting shortstop to starting second baseman for ASU baseball this season.

By Justin Toscano | January 29, 2015

Freshman guard Tra Holder takes on the Oregon State Beavers defense on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils went on to win the game against OSU. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball brings improvements into bout with Oregon

The Sun Devils have improved greatly since the last time they played the Ducks.

By Marc Steiner | January 29, 2015

ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith talks to his players after practice at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Jan. 28, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU baseball ranked No. 21 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll

After being ranked No. 18 in baseballamerica.com's preseason top 25 and No. 24 in Dlbaseball.com's preseason top 25, ASU baseball checks in at No. 21 in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

By Justin Toscano | January 29, 2015

ASU men's basketball discusses win over Oregon State

On Wednesday night, the ASU men's basketball team soared past Oregon State 73-55, improving to 11-10 (3-5 Pac-12), while the Beavers dropped to 14-6 (5-3 Pac-12). ASU made eight of its nine 3-pointers in the first half and it was the first half performance that sealed the victory, writes Marc Steiner. Watch reaction from ASU coach Herb Sendek, senior Shaquielle McKissic (led Sun Devils with 17 points) and senior guard Bo Barnes (11 points) in the videos below. https://vimeo.com/118090387 Video by Marc Steiner, sports reporter https://vimeo.com/118089903 Video by Marc Steiner, sports reporter https://vimeo.com/118091146 Video by Marc Steiner, sports reporter

By Justin Janssen | January 29, 2015

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