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Athletic Director Ray Anderson introduces new ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith at a press conference on June 26. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU athletics to benefit from culture shock in the long run

UCLA's dynasty era wasn't built in a day. Bringing ASU sports to the next level won't be easy, but Ray Anderson is the man to do it.

| June 11, 2014

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay resigned Monday after five years with the team.

Tim Esmay resigns as ASU baseball head coach after five seasons

Esmay went 204-94-1 as head coach of the Sun Devils but was bounced out of the postseason early following a 33-22 regular season record.

| June 9, 2014

Regents approve Todd Graham's contract extension

The Arizona Board of Regents met at NAU Friday to discuss multi-year extension for athletic coaches, among other issues.

By Ian C. Beck | June 6, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back Jordan Simone leaps for a catch in warmups during the Sun Devils' Fan Fest on April 13, 2013. Simone is one is one of only two returning defensive starters from last season. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU football's backfield headlines new-look defense

The defensive backs look to lead a defense that only has two returning starters from last season.

By Hunter Kossodo | June 5, 2014

ASU baseball postseason recap

The Sun Devils lost two agonizingly close games and suffered another early playoff exit.

| June 3, 2014

ASU baseball season ends with 5-4 loss to Sacramento State

The Sun Devils lose the elimination game against the Hornets in the Cal Poly regional in San Luis Obispo, California.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 31, 2014

ASU baseball loses to Pepperdine 3-2 in first game of Cal Poly regional

The Waves spoiled a brilliant outing by freshman pitcher Seth Martinez.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 30, 2014

ASU Head Coach Todd Graham watches over the team from the sidelines. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU football coach Todd Graham agrees to contract extension

In what could potentially be athletic director Ray Anderson's signature move in his early tenure leading the Sun Devil administration, ASU football coach Todd Graham was offered a one-year extension on his current five-year contract.

| May 28, 2014

Pac-12 university presidents call for change in NCAA

A letter written by the Pac-12 presidents, including ASU president Michael Crow, lists several proposals on hot-button issues.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 28, 2014

Goodbye, State Press, and thank you

After six semesters, former sports editor and lead sports reporter Josh Nacion bids adieu to The State Press.

By Josh Nacion | May 27, 2014

Current Sun Devil baseball players watch from the dugout as former Sun Devil baseball players compete against them during the 2014 Alumni Game. The current team beat the alumni 11-5 at the final installment of the game at Packard Stadium on Feb. 11.

ASU baseball is No. 2 seed at Cal Poly Regional

The Sun Devils will open up postseason play against Pepperdine in San Luis Obispo, California.

| May 26, 2014

PHOTOS: ASU baseball's 2014 season

[slideshow_deploy id='143654'] The Sun Devils finished their regular season with a 33-22 overall record and a 19-11 Pac-12 record and will begin its postseason play at 1 p.m.

By State Press Photo Staff | May 26, 2014

Sophomore righthanded pitcher Darin Gillies releases a pitch at a home game against California on April 13. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball closes out regular season with 6-3 win over Washington State

The Sun Devils finish with a 33-22 record, good for 3rd place in the Pac-12.

| May 25, 2014

Junior outfielder Jake Peevyhouse swings the bat during a game against Wichita State at Packard Stadium on March 19, 2014. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU baseball's win streak snapped as it falls 10-7 to Washington State

After trailing 10-0 at the end of the fourth inning, the Sun Devils couldn't complete the comeback effort.

| May 24, 2014

ASU baseball winning streak reaches eight following 12-8 win over Washington State

ASU's offense went on fire late, scoring nine runs in the final three innings on the road.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 24, 2014

Junior infielder Tucker Esmay hits a pitch against Utah on Sunday, May 18 at Packard Stadium. ASU won 14-6. Photo by Becca Smouse

ASU baseball wraps up season against Washington State

The Sun Devils look to keep the hot streak going in a three game away series in Pullman, Washington.

| May 21, 2014

Senior outfielder Bailey Wigness runs for a ball hit by the Michigan Wolverines during game one of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 3-4. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball's 2014 season in review

A look back at the season for ASU softball, its memorable games, its eventual postseason elimination and the players that got it there.

| May 21, 2014

Junior infielder Drew Stankiewicz throws the ball to junior catcher Nate Causey during a rundown with Abilene Christian University's Jordan Forrester on Tuesday, May 20, at Packard Stadium. ASU won the game, its last at Packard, 4-2. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU baseball says goodbye to Packard Stadium with a win

The Sun Devils beat Abilene Christian 4-2 behind a clutch performance by redshirt junior right fielder Trever Allen.

By Hunter Kossodo | May 20, 2014

Junior first baseman Bethany Kemp tags a Michigan Wolverine, the second out of the play for the Devils 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)

PHOTOS: ASU softball eliminated from postseason after Tempe Regional loss to Michigan

Several home runs weren't enough to continue the Sun Devil's postseason.

| May 19, 2014

ASU softball eliminated from postseason

ASU softball lost two straight games in an upset to Michigan that sends the Wolverines to the Super Regionals and ends the Sun Devils' season.

| May 18, 2014

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