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ASU baseball looks to fix pitching slumps at Wichita State

Tim Esmay was so impressed with Billy Young he decided to send him out as the starter of the first of two mid-week games on the road against Wichita State.

By Danny Shapiro | April 2, 2013

Devil Dish: Ware, Livingston suffer similar injuries

The injury to Louisville sophomore guard Kevin Ware was one of the more gruesome ones that our generation has seen, and it was reminiscent of a past NBA injury.

By Gian Demano | April 1, 2013

Senior wing Carrick Felix releases a jumper against Washington State on Feb. 20. Felix will be showing off his athleticism in the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship Thursday April 11. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Carrick Felix to compete in College Slam Dunk Championship

Felix was selected to participate in the Denny’s Slam Dunk Championship at the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, the event announced Monday on its Facebook page.

By Josh Nacion | April 1, 2013

ASU men's swim and dive places 18th at NCAAs

Considering its previous performances in years past, it is evident that this ASU men’s team is on the rise.

By Ross Dunham | April 1, 2013

A rendering of what the new downtown campus SRC will look like when finished. Photo courtesy ASU

Out of Bounds: ASU Downtown Campus SRC Moving Forward

Staying fit has always been an important part of life at college and soon it will become much easier thanks to nicer facilities for students at ASU’s downtown campus.

By Nick Krueger | April 1, 2013

Video: Former ASU wrestler preps for UFC Title Fight

Former ASU wrestler and professional mixed martial arts fighter, John Motaga, prepares to battle UFC's reigning Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson.

By Carina Dominguez | March 31, 2013

Devil Dish: Enjoy sports while they last

Spring for a sports fan is like the last days before a bear's hibernation.

| March 31, 2013

Senior Jacqueline Cako crouches down to return a lofted shot against Pepperdine on Feb. 23. The ASU tennis team continued their Pac-12 dominance this past weekend sweeping Washington and Washington State. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

No. 21 ASU tennis sweeps road trip at Washington, WSU

ASU beat Washington 4-3 Friday and closed its road trip with a 7-0 win over Washington State Sunday.

| March 31, 2013

ASU baseball drops last game to No. 7 UCLA, ends series 2-1

ASU fell 12-10 in ten innings to No. 7 UCLA in the final game of their three-game series Saturday.

By Danny Shapiro | March 31, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo releases a pitch during the Sun Devils' 11-0 win over Oregon State Saturday. The weekend sweep over the Beavers improved ASU to 5-1 over Pac-12 opponents this season. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU softball sweeps Oregon State behind five home runs

ASU scored seven of its 11 runs in the frame and hit three home runs in the inning en route to an 11-0 win over Oregon State.

By Justin Janssen | March 30, 2013

On Friday more than 350 people went to the Tempe campus to watch taekwondo performances and videos and some even participated in a few competitions as part of the Asian/Asian Pacific American Students Coalition’s annual culture night, CultureTube. NB Taekwondo representatives entertained the crowd by showing off their skills of breaking wood, dancing and other talents. (Photo by Ana Ramiez)

Coffman hits two homers as ASU baseball takes 2-0 lead over UCLA

The Sun Devils knocked off the Bruins 7-4 in the second game of their three-game set.

By Danny Shapiro | March 29, 2013

Coyle’s walk-off grand slam lifts ASU softball over Oregon State

Cheyenne Coyle’s homerun with one out in the seventh inning gave No. 2 ASU a 5-1 win over No. 23 Oregon State.

By Justin Janssen | March 29, 2013

Escobedo leads ASU softball to 5-4 win over Oregon State

Escobedo settled down and she retired the final three hitters of the game, giving No. 2 ASU a 5-4 win.

By Justin Janssen | March 29, 2013

Sophomore pitcher Adam McCreery throws a pitch during the Sun Devils' 2-0 win over No. 4 UCLA Saturday. ASU dropped the only game of its three-game series with the Bruins Saturday despite recording a season-high 19 hits. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU baseball takes first game in home series vs. UCLA

ASU got a 4-1 victory over No. 4 UCLA in the opening game of their three-game series.

By Danny Shapiro | March 29, 2013

Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, made sweeping changes to recruiting, but are they right for college athletics? Photo courtesy Sports Illustrated

Out of Bounds: 5 Rules to Fix in College Sports

What’s not to like about college sporting events? The fans, the atmosphere, every athlete working hard just for the name on the front of the jersey and not the name on the back is a formula that can’t help but make you feel good.

By Nick Krueger | March 29, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball hosts revamped No. 23 Oregon State

In her first season at the helm, Beavers coach Laura Berg is one of the catalysts for the turnaround.

By Justin Janssen | March 28, 2013

Bercovici competing for backup QB spot at ASU football spring camp

While coach Todd Graham insists every position is up for grabs during spring practice, the No. 2 quarterback spot is one of the most tightly contested positions.

By Josh Nacion | March 28, 2013

Sophomore outfielder Jake Peevyhouse takes a swing during the Sun Devils' 4-1 victory over No. 4 UCLA Friday. Peevyhouse had a catch over the left field wall that sealed ASU's first win of the series. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU baseball look first Pac-12 series win against UCLA

The next challenge for the ASU baseball team and Kellogg is a home series versus No. 7 UCLA.

By Danny Shapiro | March 28, 2013

ASU tennis hopes to keep win streak alive vs. UW, WSU

The No. 21 ASU tennis team will look to end their last road trip of the season by extending their unbeaten streak to 12 straight matches against Washington and Washington State.

| March 28, 2013

Devil Dish: Dake is the best in college wrestling history

Dake is not just the first wrestler to win four NCAA titles. He is the first to win them in four separate weight classes: 141, 149, 157 and finally 165 pounds.

| March 28, 2013

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