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Devil Dish: March 6

Spring training is my favorite time of year, and not only because the undefeated Baltimore Orioles are atop the American League East standings.

By John McKelvey III | March 5, 2012

Natelle Gentile performs a beam routine in a meet against Illinois on Feb. 19. Gentile set her season-high score with a 9.825 against Washington. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils’ losing streak extends to five

The No. 22 ASU gymnastics team fell to the No. 25 Washington Huskies 193.850–195.725 on Friday night.

By Gian Demano | March 5, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside. Williams and Brady Rodgers will not be available to pitch for the Sun Devils when they play Texas Tech on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball plays fifth game in six days against Texas Tech

After playing four teams in four days in Surprise over the weekend, the No. 11 Sun Devils will play their fifth game in six days Tuesday against Texas Tech at Packard Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 5, 2012

The ASU men’s breaststroke team prepares to start a race against Wisconsin Nov. 5, 2011. The men’s swim team placed seventh in the Pac-12 men’s championships last weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s swim places seventh in Pac-12 championships

In the eyes of swim coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker, the conference meet was positive for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | March 5, 2012

Tennis sweeps Sacramento State, Saint Mary’s

Despite blustery winds over the weekend, the Sun Devils were able to sweep Sacramento State and Saint Mary’s College.

By Devin McIntyre | March 5, 2012

Trent Lockett attempts a shot against UA on Sunday. Lockett finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals after the Sun Devils’ win against the Wildcats. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils top Wildcats in thrilling finish

The ASU men’s basketball team saved its best performance for its last opponent on the regular season schedule — which happened to be its in-state rival.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 4, 2012

Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a home run in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 25. DeMichele and the Sun Devils fell to Saint Mary’s in extra innings Sunday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball wins three of four in Coca-Cola Classic

The No. 11 Sun Devils left 16 runners on base and lost to St. Mary’s 4–3 in 11 innings in the finale of the Coca-Cola Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | March 4, 2012

Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational

Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.

By John McKelvey III | March 4, 2012

Devil Dish: March 5

Kobe Bryant has played at an exceptional level since he started wearing a “Phantom of the Opera”-esque protective mask.

By Josh Nacion | March 4, 2012

Water polo opens MPSF play with win over Aztecs

The ASU water polo team won its first home game of the season against San Diego State on Saturday.

By Farrah Wade | March 4, 2012

Women’s basketball tops rival UA to end regular season

At the end of the second half, coach Joseph Anders raised his fists in victory. The Sun Devils beat the Wildcats on the road, 70–63.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 4, 2012

Track expects national bids for Happe, Nettey

Redshirt sophomore Nick Happe and junior Christabel Nettey look to have cemented their positions in next weekend's indoor championships.

By Danny Shapiro | March 4, 2012

Joey DeMichele rounds first base in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. DeMichele tied a career-high five RBI in Thursday’s victory over Saint Louis. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Rodgers, DeMichele lead Sun Devils to win in Coca-Cola Classic

Behind a four-hit complete game by Brady Rodgers, the Sun Devils cruised by Saint Louis 9–1 in the opening game of the Coca-Cola Classic at Surprise Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 1, 2012

Devil Dish: March 2

In the new HBO series “Luck,” Nick Nolte plays a veteran horse trainer at the Santa Anita racetrack.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 1, 2012

Justin Upton works on his swing at batting practice on Monday. Upton and the Diamondbacks are working hard during spring training in hopes of repeating the success the club had last season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Diamondbacks ready to defend division title

Last year’s improbable pennant run was a blast for Diamondbacks’ faithful, but rest assured — Arizona fans haven't seen anything yet.

By Kyle Newman | March 1, 2012

Men’s rugby takes on No. 1 BYU in season opener

The Sun Devils will attempt to open the regular season with an upset win over No. 1 BYU.

By Troy Lopez | March 1, 2012

Brianna Gades performs a floor routine in a meet against Utah on Feb. 12. Gades and the Sun Devils are the most improved team in the country from last season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Most improved team in nation takes on Huskies

The Gym Devils continue their road campaign Friday night when they travel to Seattle for a dual meet against the No. 25 Washington Huskies.

By Gian Demano | March 1, 2012

Water polo eager to play in front of home crowd

This weekend will prove to be an exciting one as the ASU water polo team hosts its first home game of the season.

By Farrah Wade | March 1, 2012

Pitcher balances fatherhood, grad school

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with school work? One ASU student has you beat. ASU pitcher Adrian Gomez is a father, husband, graduate student and division one athlete.

By Tiana Chavez | March 1, 2012

Softball takes on tough competition in invitational

After an air of optimism last weekend, the No. 5 ASU softball team prepares for pesky competition in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | February 29, 2012

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