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ASU tennis has two advance to quarterfinals at Pac-12 Tournament in Ojai Valley

Sophomore Desirae Krawczyk took two steps toward the NCAA championship tournament through her success during the first day of Ojai.

| April 24, 2014

Willie Atwood signs with ASU men's basketball, completes Sun Devils' roster

ASU gave its 13th and final scholarship to Willie Atwood to boost its frontcourt for next season.

By Josh Nacion | April 24, 2014

Charli Turner Thorne looks back on 'successful' 2013-14 campaign

The Sun Devils outplayed expectations and move forward in rebooting the program.

| April 24, 2014

A California player blocks a shot by freshman attacker Izabella Chiappani at a home game on April 12. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU water polo ready for MPSF championships

The Sun Devils head to the MPSF championships April 25-27 in Los Angeles.

| April 24, 2014

ASU water polo reflects on possible first ever NCAA-tournament season

The ASU water polo team finds its season to have been more productive than last season.

By Megan Kavy | April 23, 2014

Albert Pujols' 500th home run less meaningful than others

Despite reaching one of baseball's most cherished milestones, nobody seems to be giving Albert Pujols any recognition.

By Evan Webeck | April 23, 2014

How I learned to stop hating and love the San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are the best team on and off the court in the NBA.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | April 23, 2014

Freshman infielder/outfielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into first after an attempted pick off move in a home game against California on April 13. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU baseball seeks complete effort, bounce-back performance in UA series

Drew Stankiewicz and the Sun Devils will try to align their trademark offensive firepower with their stellar pitching with the Territorial Cup Series point at stake against UA.

| April 23, 2014

Sophomore Desirae Krawczyk returns the ball with a forehand in a doubles match against Colorado on April 4. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU tennis' Desirae Krawczyk propelled to success by hard work, love of the game

Boasting a regular-season record of 20-3, coach Sheila McInerney calls sophomore Desirae Krawczyk one of the "rocks" of the team.

By Logan Newman | April 23, 2014

Sophomore pole vaulter Andrea Kemmerrer takes a running start before jumping over the bar during the Sun Angel Track Classic at Sun Angel Stadium on Saturday, April 12. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU track and field throwers prepare to compete at Triton Invitational

An epidemic of hand injuries could keep two of the top throwers out of competition for the second straight week.

By Bill Slane | April 23, 2014

Senior outfielder Alix Johnson stands at first base waiting for the next pitch during the game against Arizona at Farrington Stadium on Sunday, March 30. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball gets series off from Pac-12 play

The Sun Devils take on Southern Mississippi for a week off of Pac-12 competition.

| April 23, 2014

ASU track and field not overly concerned with Tucson Double Dual

The team is preparing more for the conference and national meets, which have some difficult traveling attached to them.

By Bill Slane | April 22, 2014

Memphis Grizzlies may have blown season by not tanking final game

The Memphis Grizzlies secured the seventh seed by defeating the Dallas Mavericks on April 16 but should have purposefully lost.

By Logan Newman | April 22, 2014

Why fighting in baseball is childish

Fighting has no place on the baseball diamond and is childish, not honorable.

| April 22, 2014

Why the NHL needs to shorten the first round of playoffs

Seven games in the first round doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

By Ben Margiott | April 22, 2014

Not so fast on abolishing NBA conferences

As much as Suns fans want to see their team in the playoffs, getting rid of the conferences would lead to a lackluster postseason.

| April 22, 2014

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

ASU baseball switches Drew Stankiewicz back to shortstop

Drew Stankiewicz is back at shortstop after a stint at second base for the Sun Devils.

| April 22, 2014

Senior Justine Lee swings at a practice on April 9. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU men's and women's golf prepare for Pac-12 championships

The regular season is over for ASU as coaches Tim Mickelson and Melissa Luellen now set their sights on the ultimate prize.

| April 22, 2014

Sophomore Ebony Panoho serves the ball to Colorado junior Ashley Tiefel in a match on April 4. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU tennis' Stephanie Vlad, Desirae Krawczyk hope to use Ojai Valley tournament as path to NCAAs

If ASU tennis sophomores Stephanie Vlad and Desirae Krawczyk are able to win matches during the next week in Ojai, Calif., they may be able to qualify for the NCAA tournament.

By Logan Newman | April 22, 2014

Freshman infielder/outfielder Dalton DiNatale slides safely into second, defying a certain tag out. ASU lost 5-3 against California on April 13, 2014. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Pac-12 baseball power rankings: Oregon on the rise, ASU slips back to middle of the pack

It's rivalry week in college baseball, and conference races are heating up.

| April 21, 2014

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