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ASU gymnastics 'proves it' at regionals, finishes 3rd

They did prove it with a 195.700 final score, finished higher than expected in third place, just narrowly missed a bid for nationals and got their best finish since 2006.

| April 7, 2013

Sophomore attacker Ao Gao passes a ball over a Stanford defender to a teammate on March 24. The ASU water polo team easily handled their competition and won all five games in the Brown Tournament. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

No. 2 ASU water polo lives up to ranking, sweeps Brown Tourney

ASU matched up against Marist, Brown, No. 19 Hartwick, No. 15 Michigan and Harvard, outscoring its opponents 67-30.

By Justin Emerson | April 7, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball wins series, drops finale to No. 14 Stanford 4-3

ASU won the first two games of the series in a doubleheader Saturday, but dropped the series finale on Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 7, 2013

Redshirt junior Chelsea Cassulo rotates her body one more time before letting go in the hammer throw competition in the Sun Angel Classic on April 5. Cassulo earned her eighth win in the last nine meets this weekend. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

ASU track and field capitalizes in home meet

With over 20 colleges and universities with over 1,000 entries, the Sun Devils had their work cut out for them.

By Mitch Terrell | April 7, 2013

An Oregon baserunner ducks underneath a throw from junior infielder Michael Benjamin to freshman Drew Stankiewicz. The ASU baseball loss the series finale to the Ducks Sunday. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

No. 22 ASU baseball takes 2-0 series lead over No. 11 Oregon

The Ducks had the tying run on second with only one out but Matt Dunbar shut the door, inducing a strikeout and pop out to end the inning.

By Danny Shapiro | April 7, 2013

Senior Hannah James braces for a shot from a UCLA opponent on April 6. James and the ASU tennis team were shut out by USC on April 5.

Krawczyk injury hurts No. 22 ASU tennis in loss to No. 9 UCLA

The Bruins won the meet 5-2.

By Justin Emerson | April 6, 2013

Ybarra steps again for No. 22 ASU baseball to down No. 11 Oregon

It took Ybarra only three pitches to find the one he liked and drove it deep in the gap to left, bringing the Sun Devlis to .500 in Pac-12 play for the first time all season.

By Danny Shapiro | April 6, 2013

Freeman powers ASU softball to two wins over Stanford

Behind nine RBIs from sophomore catcher Amber Freeman, ASU swept Stanford, by scores of 12-6 and 11-2.

By Justin Janssen | April 6, 2013

Video: Coach Graham confident at spring practice

Graham satisfied with the level intensity early on in spring practice.

By Edmund Hubbard | April 5, 2013

Senior Hannah James braces for a shot from a UCLA opponent on April 6. James and the ASU tennis team were shut out by USC on April 5. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

No. 5 USC shuts out No. 22 ASU in tennis 7-0

The No. 5 Trojans had a convincing 7-0 meet victory over ASU.

By Justin Emerson | April 5, 2013

The view from my seats on Opening Day. The Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals 6-2. Photo by Nick Krueger

Out of Bounds: Opening Day

Opening Day in Major League Baseball is unlike any other event in sports. It is the culmination of a long winter leading into spring, it is a new beginning for every team — a clean slate and a fresh hope that each team has to make it to the Fall Classic.

By Nick Krueger | April 5, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball travels to compete against No. 14 Stanford

No. 2 ASU faces No. 14 Stanford in an odd two-day, three game series on Saturday and Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 4, 2013

No. 22 ASU baseball faces another Pac-12 powerhouse in No. 11 Oregon

Redshirt sophomore outfielder Trever Allen knows the Sun Devil hitters are going to have to grind out runs and play loose, like they did against Wichita State, if they want to beat Oregon and move right back into the Pac-12 title race.

By Danny Shapiro | April 4, 2013

Redshirt senior linebacker Grandville Taylor watches for a snap during a special teams drill in practice on April 4. Taylor is hoping to work into the starting lineup for the Sun Devils in his last season. (Photo by Edmund J. Hubbard)

LB Taylor hopes to go from walk-on to starter

Linebackers coach Paul Randolph said redshirt senior linebacker Grandville Taylor has a shot to play more than just special teams.

By Mitch Terrell | April 4, 2013

ASU tennis riding on historic pace, remains focus

Senior Hannah James is confident this could be the team to bring home No. 22 ASU's first-ever Pac-12 title.

| April 4, 2013

Devil Dish: Cuban should leave Griner alone

And to no one's surprise, it involves the billionaire trying to make a buck.

By Adrian Martinez | April 4, 2013

ASU track and field looks to represent at home vs. top competition

The 34th Annual Sun Angel Classic is set to take place from April 5 to April 6 and will host some of the top schools in the country.

By Mitch Terrell | April 4, 2013

ASU baseball sweeps Wichita State off Allen's triple

Trever Allen hit the game-winning, bases clearing triple to knock off Wichita State 4-2.

By Danny Shapiro | April 3, 2013

Sophomore center Liz Kreek extends her arm to deny a shot from a Hartwick defender. The ASU water polo team will take on Hartwick again this weekend in the Brown Tournament. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

No. 3 ASU water polo favored in Brown Tournament

All eyes will be on the Sun Devils this weekend — the highest ranked team in the Brown Tournament.

By Justin Emerson | April 3, 2013

Freshman pitcher Brett Lilek flips his wrist back before hurling a pitch in the Alumni Game on Feb. 9. Lilek has missed most of the season due to arm soreness. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Brett Lilek nearing return to ASU baseball from injury

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay misses freshman pitcher Brett Lilek on the mound.

By Danny Shapiro | April 3, 2013

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