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Beaté Jones does the splits during her floor routine in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. Jones will guide the young Sun Devils gymnastics squad during the team’s first road trip this weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Young Gym Devils prepare for first road trip

Coming off a Territorial Cup win over rival UA, the Sun Devils hit the road for the first time this season. The team will face off against the Utah State Aggies.

By Gian Demano | February 1, 2012

Promise Amukamara performs a layup in a game against Washington State on Jan. 26. Amukamara will be cheering for her brother Prince, cornerback for the New York Giants, in Super Bowl XLVI. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Promise, Prince Amukamara set sights on championships

Promise Amukamara’s older brother Prince plays cornerback for the Giants and is competing in Super Bowl XLVI during his rookie season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 31, 2012

Mark Schacker embraces coach Greg Powers prior to a game against UA on Jan. 28. Schacker’s goaltending was key in the Sun Devils’ 10–3 victory over the Wildcats. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey extends domination of UA to 22 straight games

The American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I ASU hockey team extended its current winning streak over the UA Wildcats to 22 games in a row this weekend.

By Troy Lopez | January 31, 2012

Ryan Milus sprints in a meet on Apr. 30, 2011. Milus posted a personal record in the 60-meter dash earlier this season and continues to impress the coaching staff. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Ryan Milus finds success, true passion in track

Despite starting out his career as a football and basketball player, redshirt sophomore Ryan Milus has found success as a sprinter for the ASU track team.

By Danny Shapiro | January 31, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 1

The X Games have camaraderie like no other sport.

By Gian Demano | January 31, 2012

Dwight Howard calls out teammates, trade talks heat up

It’s not surprising that in the wake of the Orlando Magic’s struggles, trade talks for Dwight Howard have surfaced again.

By Trevor Paxton | January 30, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 31

Four years after the Giants ended the Patriot's undefeated season, the teams will meet again in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5.

By Farrah Wade | January 30, 2012

Levi Cooper takes down an opponent Nov. 15, 2011, in a match against Grand Canyon University. Cooper set his sights on winning a national championship after finishing eighth last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling snaps losing streak, Cooper eyes national title

The ASU wrestling team posted a 1–1 record on its road trip this weekend with Sunday’s victory against Cal State Bakersfield snapping an eight-match losing streak for the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2012

Spencer Fletcher talks to his teammates at practice on Nov. 4. Fletcher will be starting at the No. 1 spot in the Amer Ari Invitational in Kona, Hawaii Feb. 1-3. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men's golf faces brutal field in Amer Ari Invitational

The ASU men’s golf team faces most of collegiate golf’s upper echelon in the Amer Ari Invitational in Kona, Hawaii Feb. 1-3.

By Justin Janssen | January 30, 2012

Mason McHenry (third from left) runs at the Baldy Castillo Invitational on Mar. 19, 2011. McHenry is ranked fifth in the nation after a strong performance in the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men's track impressive in second-place finish in Texas

The ASU indoor track and field team finished up competition this weekend at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge, helping the Pac-12 Conference to a second place men's finish and a third place finish for the women in the tri-conference battle.

By Danny Shapiro | January 30, 2012

Water polo begins season with tournament sweep

The ASU water polo team swept its five-game season opener at the UCSB Winter Invitational in Santa Barbara, Calif., this weekend.

By Farrah Wade | January 29, 2012

Junior Nicole Smith forehands the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Smith, who has battled injuries this season, led the Sun Devils to a win over Texas Tech. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tennis defeats Texas Tech, falls to USC

On Saturday, the No. 20 ASU women’s tennis team defeated Texas Tech 4–1, but fell 6–1 against USC in the regional finals of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend on Sunday in Tempe.

By Devin McIntyre | January 29, 2012

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier talks to children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Andre Ethier talks goals, following dreams with local youth

Miles from where he grew up and blocks from where he now calls home, Andre Ethier spent his Saturday answering questions from a gymnasium full of children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA.

By Tyler Emerick | January 29, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 30

The Lakers are struggling on offense not because Bryant is gunning the ball — it’s actually the other way around.

By Josh Nacion | January 29, 2012

Carrick Felix drives against Oregon State on Jan. 14. Felix led the team in scoring as the Sun Devils snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday against Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Felix lead Sun Devils to win over Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team won their first game without junior guard Trent Lockett when they beat Washington State 71–67.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 29, 2012

Senior Madison Snowden performs on the beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. The Gym Devils defeated the Wildcats for the first time since 2006. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils take home Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils beat No. 15 UA (0-2, 0-2 Pac-12) for the first time in a dual-meet since 2006.

By Gian Demano | January 29, 2012

Alex Earl takes a shot in a game against UTEP on Dec. 28, 2011. Earl shot 75 percent from beyond the arc and was the offensive catalyst in ASU’s victory over Washington on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Earl sparks Sun Devils in victory over Washington

With intense defense and clutch free throw shooting, the ASU women’s basketball team secured a narrow 57–53 victory over Washington on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 29, 2012

D.J. Foster commits to Sun Devils

Saguaro High School's D.J. Foster announced his commitment to Arizona State in front of friends, family and teammates Friday. Foster is the No. 2 ranked player in Arizona, according to Rivals.com. He is also ranked 71st nationally.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 27, 2012

ASU Hockey to face Arizona in Cactus Cup

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | January 27, 2012

Brandon leads Sun Devils to rout of Washington State

Senior forward Kimberly Brandon was the second half spark for the ASU women’s basketball team’s offense in its 63–46 rout of Washington State.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 26, 2012

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