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Haley Steele hits the ball in a Thursday’s game against UCLA. Steele finished with four RBI in ASU’s 9–1 victory. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball tops UCLA via mercy rule

A five-run sixth inning meant the eight run mercy rule was in effect. ASU’s softball game against UCLA on Thursday ended in a 9–1 blowout.

By John McKelvey III | April 5, 2012

Sianna Simmons serves the ball versus Sacramento State on March 2. Simmons and the Sun Devils are travelling to southern California to face UCLA and USC this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis seeks improvement against UCLA, USC

After a week of practice, the ASU women’s tennis team is on the road again, this time facing UCLA and USC.

By Devin McIntyre | April 5, 2012

Devil Dish: April 6

Reggie Miller rarely had unbelievable statistics or a high-flying highlight reel, but there’s no doubt he belongs in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

By Gian Demano | April 5, 2012

Track and field to host 33rd annual Sun Angel Classic

The Sun Angel Classic is usually ASU track and field's biggest home meet of the year, and this year is no different.

By Danny Shapiro | April 5, 2012

Natasha Sundby performs a floor routine in a meet against Cal on Jan. 20. Sundby and the Sun Devils will look to score well in this weekend’s NCAA regional meet in order to qualify for nationals. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils head to Salt Lake City for NCAA regionals

The Gym Devils have underachieved this season, but are still confident, prepared and comfortable going into the NCAA regionals.

By Gian Demano | April 5, 2012

Men’s golf seeks improvement at home

The likelihood of making the postseason is slim for the ASU men’s golf team, but playing a home invitational gives the Sun Devils an edge over the field.

By Justin Janssen | April 4, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams and the ASU pitching staff look to give the Sun Devils their best chance at bouncing back from a sweep when they host Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks to bounce back against Oregon State

For No. 23 ASU, this weekend’s series against No. 17 Oregon State at Packard Stadium will be a key turning point in the Sun Devils’ quest for a Pac-12 title.

By Kyle Newman | April 4, 2012

Devil Dish: April 5

The upside is that when something ends in the world of sports, something else is just beginning.

By Farrah Wade | April 4, 2012

Annie Lockwood stands in the batter’s box in the Kajikawa Classic on Feb. 10. Lockwood and the Sun Devils face UCLA, the nation’s top team in team batting average, this weekend at home. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball to host heavy-hitting Bruins

A hitting showcase awaits softball fans when the two teams that provide the most power in the Pac-12 collide this weekend in Tempe.

By John McKelvey III | April 4, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw a runner out at first base in the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Boyd elected to try for a chance at representing the U.S. in the World Cup of Softball in lieu of declaring for the National Pro Fastpitch Draft. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Boyd declines draft for chance to represent country

Senior Katelyn Boyd withdrew her name from this year’s National Pro Fastpitch Draft to focus on the chance to represent her country in this summer’s World Cup of Softball.

By John McKelvey III | April 4, 2012

ASU unveils plans for renovated Sun Devil Stadium

The ASU football team unveiled new uniforms in 2011, a new era under a new coach in 2012 and in a few years, a renovated Sun Devil Stadium.

By William Boor | April 4, 2012

Magee progressing from ruptured Achilles

Redshirt senior linebacker Brandon Magee participated in team and 7-on-7 drills Tuesday for the first time this spring.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 3, 2012

Mackenzie Popescue throws a pitch in a game against Wichita State on March 1. Popescue and the Sun Devils are currently ranked second in the Pac-12 power rankings. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Cal, ASU top Pac-12 softball power rankings

Pac-12 conference play has barely begun, but there is already a makeshift order in the works.

By John McKelvey III | April 3, 2012

Devil Dish: April 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be the next up-and-coming threat in the NBA.

By Josh Nacion | April 3, 2012

New stadium plans cater to fans’ experience

With the announcement of the new Sun Devil Stadium comes a breath of fresh air for ASU football fans: no more blazing-hot bleachers.

By Tyler Emerick | April 3, 2012

PGM golfers win Southwest Showdown in Las Vegas

After playing three rounds in two days, ASU worked its way to a hard-fought victory over the three other schools in the tournament.

By Troy Lopez | April 2, 2012

Caroline Kuczynski swims the butterfly in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Kuczynski and the ASU women’s swim team finished a successful season with their highest finish at the NCAA championships since 2005. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive close out eventful season

With milestone finishes by the women’s team at the NCAA championships, the ASU swim and dive program closed the 2011-12 season with optimism toward the future.

By Josh Nacion | April 2, 2012

Devil Dish: April 3

While Cain and Votto are deserving of the money, these giant paychecks are slowly ruining the parity in baseball.

By William Boor | April 2, 2012

Joanna Smith prepares to return a serve in a match against Sacramento State on March 2. Smith and the Sun Devils were unable to find sustained success on the court when they lost to Stanford and Cal last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis falls to Stanford, Cal on road trip

The Sun Devils played Stanford on Friday and California on Sunday, losing 7–0 in both contests.

By Devin McIntyre | April 2, 2012

Hillary Bach throws a pitch in a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach is 15-0 with a 1.13 ERA. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils split series with Ducks

The rain in Eugene, Ore., dampened the No. 5 ASU softball team’s momentum in a series that left both teams one win better and one loss worse than they had been before this weekend.

By John McKelvey III | April 1, 2012

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