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ASU softball pummels Portland State 19-2, 9-0 in doubleheader

ASU beat Portland State twice, with the games lasting a combined 10 innings.

By Justin Janssen | February 24, 2013

ASU hockey seniors complete career sweeps over UA

After Saturday's 3-1 victory, ASU's seniors will graduate having never lost to UA

By Justin Emerson | February 24, 2013

Senior Nicole Smith returns a shot against Pepperdine on Feb. 25. The ASU tennis team was able to defeat the Waves despite losing their first doubles match. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU tennis downs Pepperdine despite losing first doubles point

ASU found itself in uncharted waters Saturday.

| February 23, 2013

Freshman infielder Drew Stankiewicz heads toward first base after connecting on a pitch against Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 17. The ASU offense has lead the Sun Devils to a 4-2 start. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Tennessee gets revenge on ASU baseball, ties series

The Sun Devils were outhit, outpitched and outfielded in an 11-2 loss to the Volunteers.

By Danny Shapiro | February 23, 2013

Brianna Gades flashes the pitchfork at the end of her floor routine at Friday's meet against Washington. (Photo courtesy of Arianna Grainey)

ASU gymnastics falls to No. 22 UW in packed Wells Fargo

A strong Washington team remained consistent all meet and pulled out a win on the road and defeated the Gym Devils 196.000-195.500.

| February 23, 2013

ASU hockey narrowly beats UA for 31st-straight win over Wildcats

The Sun Devils prevailed 2-1 over UA Friday.

By Justin Emerson | February 22, 2013

ASU softball tops Portland State in marathon 12-inning game

The ASU softball team extended its winning streak to 13 games after defeating Portland State 6-5 in a marathon 12-inning game.

By Justin Janssen | February 22, 2013

Williams, Allen lead ASU baseball to first road win at Tennessee

It was the Trevor and Trever show Friday in Knoxville.

By Danny Shapiro | February 22, 2013

Men of all ages gather at the Downtown YMCA everyday to play pickup basketball. Photo by Nick Krueger

Out of Bounds: Pickup Basketball Culture

Pick-up basketball is unlike any other experience in sports. Basketball is the one sport where you only need two things: a ball and a hoop.

By Nick Krueger | February 21, 2013

Junior infielder Michael Benjamin takes a swing during the Feb. 16 match against Bethune Cookmam. The Sun Devils won, 15- 7. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU baseball embarks on first road trip at Tennessee

When the ASU baseball team left Tempe on Thursday morning enroute to Knoxville, snow was on the ground just miles away.

By Danny Shapiro | February 21, 2013

ASU gymnastics hosts co-ed meet vs. No. 22 Washington

The team will need the energy to stay on point with another ranked team like Washington.

| February 21, 2013

ASU track and field to compete in MPSF, first championship meet

The potential for success may be at an all-time high for both men and women when they compete in the MPSF Championships in Seattle.

By Mitch Terrell | February 21, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo in the Feb. 15 game against Michigan State. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball prepares for 4-game series vs. Portland State

The ASU softball team will adjust from tournament play to facing an individual school in a four-game series against Portland State from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24.

By Justin Janssen | February 21, 2013

Devil Dish: Josh Smith influential to Hawks

Whether you get traded before the deadline or walk in free agency, Josh Smith, you’ve done a lot for the Atlanta Hawks franchise.

By Justin Janssen | February 21, 2013

Raising Cane's, Sun Devil Athletics capitalize on hoops promotion

Raising Cane's has partnered with Sun Devil Athletics to create a promotion for the 2012-13 college basketball season, offering free kids combos to fans whenever the ASU men's basketball team wins.

By Josh Nacion | February 21, 2013

No. 5 ASU water polo enters UC Irvine tourney eyes on No. 4 Cal

Entering a tournament with all ranked teams, ASU water polo has a chance to improve its No. 5 ranking

By Justin Emerson | February 21, 2013

ASU tennis welcomes struggling Pepperdine

On Saturday, the ASU women’s tennis team faces a Pepperdine team that has been put through a meat grinder of a schedule.

| February 21, 2013

Junior guard Adrianne Thomas scans the floor setting up a play for the Sun Devils against Colorado on Feb. 17. Thomas had to assume a huge leadership role this season after starting senior point guard Deja Mann was injured for the season. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Thomas steps into new role, leads young team

Adrianne Thomas had to quickly take over as floor general for the young ASU women's basketball team that returned only three seniors and was learning on the go.

By Gian Demano | February 21, 2013

ASU women's basketball challenges rival UA twice in one week

The ASU women’s basketball team takes on the Wildcats once again this Sunday, finishing up its back-to-back games during this UA rivalry week.

By Gian Demano | February 21, 2013

Carson and Felix catch a breath during a break in the action against Stanford on Feb. 10. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Felix, Carson's bond driving force behind ASU's success

Carson and Felix bicker behind the scenes like they’re siblings, but on the court, they’re the dynamic duo for the ASU basketball team that is making a push toward the NCAA Tournament this season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 21, 2013

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