Sports

ASU women's basketball rolls over UA after strong second half

After struggling through the first half, the No. 11 Sun Devils seized control to take down the Wildcats.

By Matthew Tonis | February 5, 2014

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ASU track and field's record-setting performance almost didn't happen in New Mexico

Senior pole vaulter Heather Arseneau was sick just a couple of days before breaking her own personal record.

By Bill Slane | February 5, 2014

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Pac-12 power rankings: Men's basketball in chaos at halfway point

UA remains on top despite getting its first loss. Other than that, it's still a close race for almost every other spot in the Pac-12.

By Josh Nacion | February 5, 2014

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For ASU softball's Cheyenne Coyle, coaches change but talent doesn't

Cheyenne Coyle is now on her third head softball coach in her collegiate career, but coaching changes cannot change raw talent.

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ASU swim and dive seniors look ahead to final meet vs. UA

Saturday is the final dual meet for the ASU swim and dive seniors.

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ASU softball goes into Kajikawa Classic with battle for second base

With the season starting in only two days, countless possibilities open with the start of the first pitch.

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Suns should trade for Gasol but only in right deal

Pau Gasol could help the Suns, but Phoenix should not give up too much for a rental.

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Peyton Manning has received unfair criticism for Super Bowl loss

Although Peyton Manning did not play as well as America has grown accustomed to seeing, he is only a small cause of the 43-8 loss in Super Bowl XLVIII.

By Logan Newman | February 5, 2014

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North by Northwestern: Football union petition should incite much needed NCAA rules evaluation

A group of Northwestern football players is petitioning the federal government to start their own union in a move that will shift the student-athlete debate into a much-needed legal evaluation.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | February 4, 2014

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Kobe Bryant should sit out rest of 2013-14 NBA season

Shut it down, Kobe. There is no reason why you should risk yourself in a lost season.

By Josh Nacion | February 4, 2014

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Fourth line leads No. 1 ASU hockey into Colorado

Coach Greg Powers doesn't think the usual stars should attract all the attention in Colorado.

By Justin Emerson | February 4, 2014

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How to fix the NBA: Eliminate music, half court inbounds, terrible endings

The NBA needs a little fixing, especially with the most boring ending to games in all of sports.

By Justin Emerson | February 4, 2014

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Nate Causey and RJ Ybarra part of ASU baseball's 'two-catcher system'

ASU baseball has a good problem to have with its two catchers. Coach Tim Esmay's issue is getting them both into the lineup.

By Justin Emerson | February 4, 2014

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ASU women's basketball holds second in Pac-12 power rankings

More than halfway through conference play, the Pac-12 has proven to be one of the toughest conferences in the nation.

By Matthew Tonis | February 4, 2014

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Q&A: ASU gymnastics senior Sammie Seaman relishes last year as Sun Devil

Senior Sammie Seaman answered questions about her senior year, her coach of four years and her favorite music.

By Shane Theodore | February 4, 2014

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ASU men's basketball's Bo Barnes gets bigger role thanks to hard work

After a stellar game at UA on Jan. 16, Bo Barnes has earned heavy minutes. It took more than a good game to get a bigger role in the rotation, though.

By Josh Nacion | February 4, 2014

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Stanford wrestling uses technique, timing in win over ASU

Stanford won in a doubleheader against GCU and ASU, carried by its four ranked wrestlers in a 22-10 win.

By Stefan Modrich | February 3, 2014

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ASU tennis completes a three-victory weekend

The ASU women's tennis team defeated Montana State 7-0 on Saturday and San Jose State 6-1 on Sunday.

By Logan Newman | February 3, 2014

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ASU women's basketball prepares in advance of series with UA

The Sun Devils ride a four-game win streak into the rivalry series.

By Matthew Tonis | February 3, 2014

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Sports culture exemplified in the Super Bowl and Literature

I am a self-proclaimed basketball dream, and football isn't my favorite sport. Thus, my excitement for the Super Bowl is mostly geared toward the halftime performance and the gluttonous amounts of food.

By Marie Rabusa | February 3, 2014

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