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Devil Dish: Dunk Contest has lost its luster

The NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest is no longer flying high.

By Josh Nacion | February 14, 2013

Freshman pitcher Alexis Cooper steps forward with her foot as she pitches during the Kajikawa Classic. The softball team looks to extended their undefeated record this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU softball hopes to stay undefeated in 2nd home tourney

After a blazing start to the 2013 season, the No. 3 ASU softball team (7-0) looks to continue its hot start in the Littlewood Classic in Tempe.

By Justin Janssen | February 14, 2013

Freshman guard Arnecia Hawkins drives toward the basket against a Washington defender on Feb. 3. The women's basketball team hopes to get back on the right track at home against Utah and Colorado. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

ASU women's hoops looks to right ship at home vs. Utah, CU

The Sun Devils take on Utah at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, then ASU plays No. 21 Colorado on Sunday in Tempe.

By Gian Demano | February 14, 2013

ASU women's golf disappointed after tourney in Southern Calif.

The Sun Devils finished the tournament in Palos Verdes, Calif. in twelfth place with a score of +68.

By Adrian Martinez | February 14, 2013

Sophomore Austin Quick chips away during an ASU golf practice. Quick knew after winning a tournament at Karsten in high school that he wanted to play golf at ASU. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Golfer Austin Quick born to be a Sun Devil

Quick has learned many life lessons through golf that have made him a better person and golfer.

By Adrian Martinez | February 14, 2013

Leighann Sahagun. (Photo Courtesy of Shane Dwyer)

Q&A: Tennis's Sahagun on finding confidence, team chemistry

After a 4-0 start and dropping only a single set in those four games, sophomore Leighann Sahagun is in the zone.

| February 14, 2013

Redshirt freshman Jahii Carson lets go of a floater against Utah on Feb. 13. The ASU basketball team's loss to the Utes hurts the team's chances of getting into the tournament. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASU basketball loses must-win game vs. Utah 60-55

The Sun Devils fell to Utah 60-55 in a loss they couldn’t afford up in the Rocky Mountains.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 13, 2013

Sahagun steps up for ASU tennis to beat SJSU 7-0

The Sun Devils shut out San Jose State 7-0 Wednesday in their first action since their Jan. 26.

| February 13, 2013

ASU baseball 2013 batting order preview

The ASU baseball season begins Friday night against Bethune-Cookman and this is the projected starting lineup, based on last Saturday’s alumni game and preseason scrimmages.

By Danny Shapiro | February 13, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo winds back ready to release a pitch against Kentucky on Feb. 9. Escobedo and the ASU softball pitching staff have led the Sun Devils to a 7-0 start. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball 2013 batting order preview

ASU softball coach Clint Myers is no stranger to changing the lineup. Based upon who is hot, the lineup is subject to change.

By Justin Janssen | February 13, 2013

Jordan Dickey (left) and Joey Wells (right) compete for possession of the ball at a practice for the ASU Power Soccer team. Players use the guards on the front of their power chairs to maneuver a large soccer ball around a basketball court. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

ASU Power Soccer Team gives students second chance at competition

ASU's power soccer team does not stop for disabilities.

By Shelby Slade | February 13, 2013

Junior guard Evan Gordon pulls the ball back to protect it from a Stanford defender on Feb. 9. Gordon and the rest the ASU basketball team are focused on the upcoming games that have tournament implications. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU men's basketball looks to sweep Utah in conference

ASU begins the brutal finish to the regular season at Utah Wednesday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 12, 2013

ASU men's hoops focuses with tourney at stake

The Sun Devils are a bubble team at 18-6.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 12, 2013

NBA fans witness Lebron James, the greatest player in a generation

Lebron is on track to go down as the player of our generation.

| February 12, 2013

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara’s shot is blocked by Washington redshirt freshman forward Talia Walton on Feb. 3. The ASU women’s basketball team hopes to salvage their season in their next games at home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU women's hoops next 5 of 6 at home

Looking at the Sun Devils’ upcoming schedule, things may be looking up.

By Gian Demano | February 12, 2013

Tyrice Thompson and his sister Torrie. Tyrice and his sister were very close. (Photo Courtesy of Kathy Starr)

Tyrice Thompson's life through the eyes of his family

Family and friends celebrate the life of former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson, who died Feb. 2 after he was stabbed.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 12, 2013

Devil Dish: Keep wrestling in the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee voted Monday to not include Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling for 2020.

By Josh Nacion | February 12, 2013

Freshman Desirae Krawczyk turns her racket to prepare for a flop shot on Sept. 9, 2012. The tennis team plays SJSU Wednesday Feb. 13 after not competing for 17 days. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU tennis ends 17-day hiatus, faces San Jose State

ASU will taste competition for the first time since Jan. 26 against San Jose State Wednesday.

| February 11, 2013

Devil Dish: Stop calling Joe Flacco elite

Joe Flacco is a good quarterback, but "elite" is going too far.

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2013

No. 2 ASU hockey travels to No. 3 Minot State

Despite no national seeding on the line, two of the top three hockey teams in the country meet in a weekend series

By Justin Emerson | February 11, 2013

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