Sports

Devil Dish: Baseball has its own unique feel

Baseball is on a different level than other sports.

By Savannah Thomas | April 23, 2013

Senior Nicole Smith loads up to swing through a serve sporting a knee brace against UCLA on April 6. Smith struggled with knee injuries during her career at ASU. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Tennis's Smith finds peace of mind after knee injury

After four years and as many knee surgeries, ASU tennis senior Nicole Smith finally makes it to the end of a season.

| April 23, 2013

From snow to sun: Clarke has a shot at glory

For ASU track and field thrower Jordan Clarke, his decision to travel over 2,500 miles from the cold Anchorage, Ala., to the dry desert of Arizona is paying dividends.

By Mitch Terrell | April 23, 2013

Members of the ASU baseball team catch a ceremonial first pitch at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on April 23, 2013. The stadium will be the new home for the Sun Devils starting in 2015. (Photo by Danny Shapiro)

ASU finalizes deal with Phoenix Municipal Stadium, football close with Chase Field

ASU baseball will take over Phoenix Municipal Stadium in 2015 on a 25-year lease.

By Danny Shapiro | April 23, 2013

ASU women's golf in 4th place after 1st round of Pac-12s

After the first day, a one under round from sophomore Alonso helped ASU keep up with nation's best.

By Adrian Martinez | April 22, 2013

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

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