Lockett, out with a sprained right ankle for a third straight game, sat on the sidelines as the ASU men’s basketball team added one more loss to its losing streak.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Brianna Gades poses on the balance beam against Cal on Jan. 20. Gades and the Sun Devils look to build on their early season success in the Territorial Cup. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Sun Devils take on Wildcats in Territorial Cup meet

Although gymnastics is not a sport where one team directly affects the other team with their own play, our ASU gymnasts still have that extra motivation when up against UA.

By Gian Demano | January 26, 2012

Kevin Radford takes down an opponent in a meet against Oregon State on Jan. 8. The Sun Devils look to snap a seven-match losing streak when they visit Cal Poly. (Photo courtesy of Tom Story)

Wrestling looks to break seven-match losing streak

After last week’s drubbings at both No. 1 Oklahoma State and No. 11 Oklahoma, ASU has a more realistic shot to snap its seven-match skid against Cal Poly on Friday night or Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 26, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 27

Just when things were looking up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the organization slapped the league’s best power forward in the face.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Lever to have number retired

The number retiring ceremony for Lafayette “Fat” Lever will occur during halftime of tonight’s 6:30 p.m. contest and will allow fans to relieve the glory days of ASU hoops — even if it’s for just a few minutes.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2012

Jordan Bachynski dunks the ball against Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils have struggled to find consistency this season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils among worst in men's Pac-12 power rankings

After horrid results in non-conference play, the Pac-12 has been just as consistent playing against each other. Standings fluctuate on a weekly basis, without a clear-cut favorite.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Promise Amukamara leads the fast break against Utah on Jan. 21. ASU looks to extend its three-game winning streak as it travels to Washington State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball looks to maintain offensive success

The ASU women’s basketball team embarks on another road trip when they take on Washington and Washington State this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Jonathan Gilling looks at the scoreboard during a game against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. In his freshman season, Gilling averages 5.1 points per game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Q&A: Jonathan Gilling on team’s bright future, Sendek

The State Press caught up with Jonathan Gilling to discuss a range of topics, from his relationship with coach Herb Sendek to why he feels optimistic about the team’s future.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball season preview

Four starters from 2011 have moved on, and a lot must be done for ASU softball to win its third championship in five years. Here is a projection of what the positions look like heading into the 2012 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Jordan Clarke throws the shot put at the Baldy Castillo Invite on Mar. 19, 2011. Clarke looks to build upon his early season success at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge this weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Clarke looks to build on early season successes at Texas A&M invitational

This weekend, the ASU indoor track and field teams will encounter their first real test of the season while competing at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge.

By Danny Shapiro | January 25, 2012

Senior Michelle Brycki prepares to volley the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 5, 2011. The Sun Devils host Texas Tech on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Despite injuries, tennis ready to face Texas Tech

The ASU tennis team, playing with confidence from victories over UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, is prepared to meet Texas Tech on Jan. 28.

By Devin McIntyre | January 25, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 26

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers struggled with futility and loathingly watched the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets grab media attention. This is no longer the case.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Kyle Cain drives around a defender in ASU’s loss to Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils look to break their two-game losing streak against Washington. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops to face Washington, honor Fat Lever

The men’s basketball team is gearing up to face Washington, but there is a chance it may have to play another game without junior guard Trent Lockett.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Kali Bennett looks to pass against the Utah Utes on Jan. 21. Bennett’s development into a more complete player has helped the Sun Devils this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett’s passing crucial to Sun Devils’ success

Kali Bennett has made an impact in her two years at ASU with her leadership and unique passing abilities.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Stanford University’s Kayla Pedersen (left) high fives Nnemkadi Ogwumike (right) during a game against ASU on Feb. 25, 2010. The No.4 Cardinal is favored to win the Pac-12 this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings

It is early in the Pac-12 season, but there has already been separation amidst the teams. Here is where the Pac-12 women’s basketball teams rank at this point in the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Chris Ball spent the three seasons coaching at Washington State. Ball was hired to coach the ASU secondary on Dec. 15, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Q&A: Chris Ball on recruiting, football's future

Chris Ball, who spent the past three seasons at Washington State as an assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, is one of the newest additions to the ASU coaching staff and will coach the secondary.

By William Boor | January 24, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 25

On January 21st, Onward State, an “an online news organization serving the Penn State and State College community,” reported on its Twitter feed that Paterno had passed away. From there, the news went mainstream, although Paterno was not yet dead.

By Danny Shapiro | January 24, 2012

Senior Mariam Salloum looks to pass in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. After months of preparation, the Sun Devils are eager to start the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo anxious to start competition

Since fall, the ASU water polo team has endured grueling conditioning and intense practices and feels it’s about time to bring on the competition.

By Farrah Wade | January 24, 2012

Counterpoint: Giants will win Super Bowl XLVI

Yes, the Patriots have a talented offense with a dual tight end threat of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Yes, the Patriots are favored to take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Yes, a team with a 9-7 regular season record has never won a Super Bowl. However, the Patriots were also favored in 2008 — and history has a tendency to repeat itself.

By William Boor and Trevor Paxton | January 24, 2012

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