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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

ASU men's golf finishes in middle of pack at The Prestige

With their final score Mickelson's No. 47 ranked brigade placed 8th at this week's tournament in Palm Desert, Calif.

By Adrian Martinez | February 20, 2013

Energy fuels ASU men's hoops as Sun Devils roll past WSU

Carrick Felix and Jahii Carson gave the team a jolt to lift the Sun Devils over the Cougars 69-57.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 20, 2013

ASU hoops' run to tourney creates exciting season

For the first time in a long time, it is also good time of the year for ASU men's basketball fans.

| February 20, 2013

Defenseman Ryan Clark and forward Faiz Khan try to regain a loose puck against UA on Feb. 2. The ASU club hockey team looks to finish off their perfect record against UA this weekend.
(Photo by Molly J. Smith)

No. 2 ASU hockey closes regular season vs. No. 20 UA

ASU has won the last 30 head-to-head matchups, but that is not the only intrigue to look forward to this weekend rivalry weekend.

By Justin Emerson | February 20, 2013

Montoya tops track and field's recruiting class

The Arizona distance runner Bernie Montoya headlines the recruiting class.

By Mitch Terrell | February 20, 2013

Devil Dish: Tribute to Dr. Jerry Buss

Whether you’re a Lakers fan or not, you can’t deny that the greatness of the Lakers franchise wouldn’t be possible without Buss.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2013

Devil Dish: Clowney not ready for NFL

Clowney is only a sophomore, and it has been speculated he may attempt to challenge the NCAA’s eligibility rule.

| February 19, 2013

Stanford, Cal stay atop of Pac-12 in women's hoops

With a probable sharing of the regular season title, the conference tournament will likely decide who reigns ruler of the Pac-12.

By Gian Demano | February 19, 2013

Freshman outfielder Johnny Sewald takes a swing during the Sun Devils’ 7-6 loss to Bethune Cookman on Feb. 17. Sewald made his first start of his career Sunday, batting 1-of-4 and recording a single. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU baseball rookies flourish in opening games

Freshmen David Graybill and RJ Ybarra made their first career starts Saturday and didn’t disappoint.

By Danny Shapiro | February 19, 2013

Junior guard Evan Gordon goes over a Cal defender on a layup on Feb. 07. Gordon’s game winning shot against Colorado on Feb. 16 kept ASU’s tournament hopes alive. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Staying alive: ASU on bubble for Big Dance with 5 games left

The Sun Devils revived their chances at playing in the postseason with an overtime win at Colorado Saturday Feb. 16

By Master Tesfatsion | February 19, 2013

Junior outfielder Alix Johnson connects on a pitch during the Kajikawa Classic. Johnson struggled to hit at the start of the season but is starting to get back on track. (Samuel Rosebaum)

ASU softball's Alix Johnson breaking out of slump

In Johnson’s first 30 at bats in 2013, she had three hits.

By Justin Janssen | February 19, 2013

Dwight Howard is Lakers' main problem

What has Howard done to help his team?

By Josh Nacion | February 18, 2013

Devil Dish: NBA All-Star Weekend unsatisfying

From a sub-par skills challenge — where the players looked like they barely cared at all — to a live performance by Phillip Phillips singing his song "Home," the events leading up to the dunk contest had me yawning on the couch.

By Ross Dunham | February 18, 2013

Out of Bounds: Little-Known ASU Sports Twitter Accounts

Social media exploded within the last decade. Facebook came first and then Twitter. “Hashtags” “twitpic” “tweet” and “handle” have all become a part of the daily American lexicon. Twitter is basically everything about your day that you wouldn’t want to share on Facebook.

By Nick Krueger | February 18, 2013