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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

Freshman Carissa Kraus takes one final look at the vault before lifting off during a routine against Washington on Feb. 22. Even as a freshman, Kraus was one of the most consistent Gym Devils on the vault and returns some stability to the event next season. (Photo Courtesy of Arianna Grainey)

Freshmen carry gymnastics in 2013, future looks bright

The youth ended up working for the Gym Devils.

| April 18, 2013

Senior Hannah James quickly whips a two-handed shot against Saint Mary's on March 3. James said she won’t truly appreciate everything she experienced at ASU until a couple months after she graduates. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Q&A: Hannah James reflects on tennis career at ASU

Hannah James sat down with The State Press to talk about her last match as a Sun Devil, her time at ASU and what the past few years have meant to her.

| April 18, 2013

Kobe will not be the same after Achilles injury

Everyone has seen their favorite player go down and a season’s hopes fall along with him.

| April 17, 2013

Jahii Carson's return keeps ASU hoops alive

It is apparent that Carson’s presence is the biggest factor from last season.

By Josh Nacion | April 17, 2013

Devil Dish: Upton trade benefits both parties

As a Braves fan, I’m giddy seeing the early results from the trade.

By Justin Janssen | April 17, 2013

ASU baseball blows 5 run lead to lose to UA 10-9

ASU gave up eight runs in the final three innings to the Wildcats to fall 10-9.

By Danny Shapiro | April 17, 2013

Devil Dish: Sports tweets should pause in time of crisis

A tragedy like that is bigger than sports: Your opinions can wait.

By Ross Dunham | April 16, 2013

Redshirt sophomore outfielder Trever Allen pushes his weight on his right foot to prepare to swing against Oregon on April 7. Allen seems to be more confortable in batters boxes away from home. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

ASU baseball's Trever Allen thriving on the road

The Tempe native is one of the biggest reasons the Sun Devils have started 8-5 on the road.

By Danny Shapiro | April 16, 2013

ASU softball’s Alix Johnson apologizes for suspension on twitter

Alix Johnson, along with Mary Spiel, was suspended for “breaking team rules,” but the pair was with the team last weekend.

By Justin Janssen | April 16, 2013

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