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Devil Dish: Feb. 21

This may be the case for every team in the NBA, but the Phoenix Suns especially hate to play against Kobe Bryant.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2012

Senior Beaté Jones performs a floor routine in a meet against Illinois on Feb. 19. Jones placed second in the all-around and tied a career high 9.900 in the floor exercise event. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Despite solid performances, Gym Devils fall to Fighting Illini

It may not have been a victory, but the Sun Devils took away their second best score of the season Sunday afternoon.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2012

Brash, arrogant Chisora exactly what boxing needs

Down the road, Chisora has the potential to become the next great heavyweight fighter. As immature as he may be, boxing needs this guy.

By Kyle Newman | February 20, 2012

Freshman Brandon Bonilla, son of Major League Baseball all-star Bobby Bonilla and godson of MLB legend and former ASU great Barry Bonds, joins the Sun Devils’ pitching staff this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Bonilla eager to create own identity, legacy

Brandon Bonilla’s maturity, developed from growing up in the wings of his father, Bobby, and his godfather, Barry Bonds, doesn’t overshadow his love of the game.

By Tyler Emerick | February 20, 2012

Junior Hannah James returns a volley in a match against NAU on Feb. 17. James started things off right for the Sun Devils, winning her singles match 6–0, 6–3. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils dominate in 7–0 win over NAU

Every Sun Devil on the singles court won their match in two sets, leading the No. 20 ASU tennis team to a 7–0 victory over NAU in Tempe on Friday.

By Devin McIntyre | February 20, 2012

Elizabeth Caporuscio watches the ball after making contact in a game on Feb. 10. Caporuscio’s walk-off home run against Iowa gave the Sun Devils momentum in the Littlewood Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Caporuscio sets tone for Sun Devils in Littlewood Classic

Freshman centerfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio’s three-run, walk-off home run against Iowa on Friday night breathed new life into the Sun Devils’ sails, carrying them through the Littlewood Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 19, 2012

Nick Happe leads the field at the Baldy Castillo Invite on Mar. 19, 2011. Happe and the Sun Devils had noteworthy performance at the NAU Tune-Up on Feb. 16. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Happe runs third-fastest mile in Sun Devil history

The ASU indoor track and field team sent athletes to the NAU Tune-Up to do just that: tune-up for next week's MPSF championships. Instead, the Sun Devils put together some impressive performances, including their third NCAA automatic qualifier.

By Danny Shapiro | February 19, 2012

Alex Earl prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Washington State on Feb. 18. Earl scored 11 points in her final game at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Earl, Fulcher lead Sun Devils to victory on Senior Day

The ASU women’s basketball team almost gave up the game, but it held on to beat Washington State 47-42 on Senior Day.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 19, 2012

Chris Colvin surveys the court in a game against Washington on Jan. 26. Colvin scored a game high 18 points in ASU’s 72-50 loss to Washington State. (Photo Sam Rosenbaum)

First half collapse dooms Sun Devils in loss to Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team was down 28 points at halftime en route to a 72–50 loss to Washington State on Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 19, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 20

With spring training just around the corner, the excitement to see my favorite MLB players in actions is building.

By Farrah Wade | February 19, 2012

Abe Ruiz bats in a game against Western Michigan on Feb. 18. Ruiz had six RBI is the Sun Devils 10-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball opens season with dominance of Western Michigan

The No. 15 Sun Devils outscored visiting Western Michigan 40-2 over a three-game series to open the 2012 season with a sweep.

By Tyler Emerick | February 19, 2012

(Left to right) Trent Lockett, Jonathan Gilling, Carrick Felix and Chris Colvin huddle together in a game against Utah on Feb. 9. The Sun Devils lost to the Washington Huskies on Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's basketball routed by Huskies, loses 77–69

The ASU men’s basketball team was down just three points midway through the first half before Washington took control of the game for good. The Huskies defeated the Sun Devils 77–69 on Thursday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 16, 2012

Senior Olivia Major plays animated defense in a game against Washington on Feb. 16. Major led ASU with 14 points as the Sun Devils defeated the Huskies 47–41. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett, Major lead Sun Devils to victory over Huskies

The ASU women’s basketball team started senior week the right way with a 47–41 win over Washington.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 16, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 17

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather is the key to saving boxing and making it popular again, but it’s not going to happen under Arum’s watch.

By Josh Nacion | February 16, 2012

Softball looking for consistency in second tournament

After practicing in the same stadium for the whole year, the Sun Devils (5-2) came out a little flat in the Kajikawa Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 16, 2012

Beaté Jones performs a flip on the balance beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. Jones and the Sun Devils look to maintain their success as they head into the second half of the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils look to endure fatigue, sustain success

The Gym Devils enter the second half of the season with all signs pointing to continued success, as the team has already broken the 195.000 mark three times this season.

By Gian Demano | February 16, 2012

Sianna Simmons lunges for the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 5, 2011. Simmons and the Sun Devils are confident their extra week of practice will help them beat NAU. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tennis expects victory over NAU before road trip

The Sun Devils face the NAU Lumberjacks on Friday and coach Sheila McInerney expects her team to triumph.

By Devin McIntyre | February 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers pitches in a game against Oral Roberts on Mar. 20, 2011. Rodgers will once again start in the Friday night slot and lead the Sun Devils’ pitching staff. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball opens season against Western Michigan

The sunflower seeds are stocked, the field is pristine and the players are anxious. All that’s missing are fans in seats. All of that will come together Friday when the No. 17 Sun Devils host Western Michigan.

By Tyler Emerick | February 16, 2012

Slideshow: ASU Gym Devils Spring 2012

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By Beth Easterbrook | February 15, 2012

Giulia Molinaro tees off in practice on Sept. 2, 2011. Molinaro finished with the best overall score of the five the Sun Devils’ golfers in the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Women’s golf recovers from slow start, finishes fourth

After a sluggish start, the Sun Devils spent the second and third days of the Northrop Grumman Invitational climbing up the leaderboards with rounds of 11-over and 10-over par.

By Justin Janssen | February 15, 2012

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