Sports

Devil Dish: Lakeshow continues to struggle

The Lakers made it to the playoffs, but they can't just settle for the first round appearance.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 22, 2013

ASU, Phoenix Muni Stadium to announce baseball deal Tuesday

ASU will formally announce the deal in a press conference at Phoenix Municipal Stadium Tuesday at 9 a.m.

By Josh Nacion | April 22, 2013

Devil Dish: Little League resembles same magic as Major League

This has been the first spring in years that I haven't spent blistering mornings or oddly chilly evenings at the Tempe Sports Complex, watching one or more of my four younger brothers play the game.

By Julia Shumway | April 22, 2013

The four options for a new mascot design that students can vote on. (Photos Courtesy of ASU Creative Services)

Voting begins for new Sparky costume

Starting at noon on Monday April 22, ASU students, faculty, alumni, season ticket holders and Sun Devil Club members will get to vote on the head of the Sparky new costume.

| April 22, 2013

Video: 9th annual Pat's Run

The 9th Annual Pat's Run was held Saturday, April 20th at Sun Devil Stadium. We caught up with the Sun Devil Football Team, who were in attendance at the race's finish line to congratulate those who completed the course.

By Kaard Bombe | April 22, 2013

After beating U of A, the 2013 ASU Lacrosse team is ready to face the playoffs head on. Photo courtesy the MCLA

Out of Bounds: ASU Lacrosse Ready for SLC Playoffs

The last time I caught up with ASU lacrosse was late February. They were off to a quick 4-0 start, but a lot has changed since then. I must have had some sort of jinx on them because they lost to Chapman 8-7 that next week.

By Nick Krueger | April 22, 2013

Parlich helps ASU softball avoid series sweep at Utah

ASU avoided a complete catastrophe with a 6-4 win over Utah in the series finale to salvage one game in the series.

By Justin Janssen | April 21, 2013

ASU baseball unable to sweep Valparaiso, lose 8-6

After outscoring Valparaiso by 25 runs the first two games of the series, the No. 9 ASU baseball team couldn’t complete the sweep Sunday afternoon, falling 8-6.

By Danny Shapiro | April 21, 2013

ASU track and field's Hinch leaps to victory at Mt. SAC Relays

Pole-vaulter Derick Hinch came away with the Sun Devils only victory in the Mt. SAC Relays.

By Mitch Terrell | April 21, 2013

ASU baseball's fast start leads to 15-3 win over Valparaiso

The No. 9 ASU baseball team scored 13 runs in the first three innings en route to a 15-3 victory Saturday night over Valparaiso.

By Danny Shapiro | April 20, 2013

Seniors ring in a victory against UA in last home meet

ASU started off on the right foot when it swept all three matches to claim the doubles point for the first time in five matches.

| April 20, 2013

Utah upsets No. 2 ASU softball in series opener

The Sun Devils awoke to a real wake-up call when Utah pulled off a stunning upset Friday over ASU 5-4.

By Justin Janssen | April 20, 2013

No. 9 ASU baseball takes first game vs. Valparaiso 16-3

The No. 9 Sun Devils scored a season high in runs in a 16-3 win over Valparaiso.

By Danny Shapiro | April 20, 2013

Eddie Dweck, the first child on the left, gets an item signed by Jackie Robinson prior to an exhibition game on April 11th, 1947. Robinson would break Major League Baseball’s color barrier four days later. Photo courtesy of Corbis Images

Out of Bounds: The Big Business of Sports Autographs

Autographs have been around since people could write. A signature is one of the most personal things one person can give to another.

By Nick Krueger | April 19, 2013

Devil Dish: Sports build unity after Boston Marathon bombings

One of the positive things that resulted from the tragedy is how the entire sports community came together this week.

By Josh Nacion | April 18, 2013

ASU track and field pole vaulters, runners prepare for Mt. SAC meet

Track and field athletes head to Walnut, Calif., to make a last push to qualify for championship meets.

By Mitch Terrell | April 18, 2013

Freshman Stephanie Vlad returns a ball during the Sun Devils' meet vs. St. Mary's on March 2. Vlad may return to play in ASU's final home meet against rival UA after missing the last six meets due to a knee injury. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

No. 22 ASU tennis hopes for win over rival UA on senior day

For the seniors on ASU’s tennis team, there’s something more important on the line: the pride of beating UA on senior day

| April 18, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball focuses on outmatched Utah

The Utes will probably be the weakest team the Sun Devils will face the rest of the season.

By Justin Janssen | April 18, 2013

Redshirt defensive tackle Will Sutton, senior cornerback Osahon Irabor and senior safeties Chris Young and Alden Darby show off the backs of their Pat Tillman practice jerseys during Thursday's practice. Coach Todd Graham commended the four seniors with the honorary practice jersey for their leadership on and off the field. (Photo by Justin Janssen)

Four football players honored with Pat Tillman jersey

Players earn the Tillman jersey by consistently excelling in a variety of areas, football related and non-football related.

By Justin Janssen | April 18, 2013

ASU baseball looks to rebound against Valparaiso

The break from Pac-12 play will be much needed for the Sun Devils after Tuesday’s game, in which they blew a six-run lead.

By Danny Shapiro | April 18, 2013

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