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Devil Dish: Jan. 18

Twenty guys riding bikes in the dirt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross event drew almost 10,400 more fans than the Diamondbacks did in their postseason game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

By Tyler Emerick | January 17, 2012

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker talks to junior diver Riley McCormick in a meet against UNLV on Oct. 22, 2011. Tierney-Walker is the driving force behind the resurgent swim teams. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Tierney-Walker brings new life to swim program

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker’s intense drive for success has helped transform the ASU swim teams.

By Josh Nacion | January 17, 2012

Dallas Escobedo pitches against Western Michigan on Feb. 10, 2011. Escobedo looks to meet lofty expectations in her sophomore season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Escobedo, Popescue look to fulfill expectations

ASU softball coach Clint Myers will call on pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to build upon their freshman season successes.

By John McKelvey III | January 17, 2012

Trent Lockett defends the ball against Oregon State Jan. 14 at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils will be without Lockett (ankle) for this week’s road trip. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lockett likely to miss weekend games

Trent Lockett will travel with the Sun Devils to Colorado and Utah, but is unlikely to play in either game.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 17, 2012

Track and field sets early season records

The Sun Devils received top performances from the team and had several individuals set records.

By Danny Shapiro | January 17, 2012

Four Sun Devils compete in all-star game

The ASU football team's season ended nearly a month ago in Las Vegas, but four Sun Devils competed one last time with a pitchfork on their helmets Monday night in Tucson.

By Tyler Emerick | January 16, 2012

Levi Cooper wrestles against Grand Canyon on Nov. 13 at ASU. Cooper improved to 20-7 last weekend with a pair of victories at the Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling loses to Old Dominion, North Dakota State

The ASU wrestling team walked away from the Virginia Duels in Hampton, Va., this weekend with two losses.

By Kyle Newman | January 16, 2012

Senior forward Kali Bennett puts up a shot against Oregon on Saturday. Bennett finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-49 victory over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball prevails in defensive struggle

ASU won a defensive struggle to get another conference win.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 16, 2012

Senior Michelle Brycki returns the ball during the 17th annual Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe on Nov. 4. Brycki beat Duke’s Mary Clayton on the singles court during the Freeman Memorial Tennis Championships in Las Vegas last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tennis battles back at Las Vegas tournament

It wasn’t easy, but the ASU women’s tennis team found success at the Freeman Memorial Tennis Championships in Las Vegas, NV.

By Devin McIntyre | January 16, 2012

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 16, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 17

Like the players they teach, coaches in the NFL have short life expectancies with the teams they operate

By Justin Janssen | January 16, 2012

Trent Lockett's ankle is examined on the court by a trainer and coach Herb Sendek after he injured it with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Sendek told reporters during the postgame press conference that Lockett's x-ray results came back negative and that Lockett had badly sprained his ankle. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men's basketball

The Arizona State men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 15, 2012

Trent Lockett drives the lane against New Mexico Nov. 18. Lockett and the Sun Devils took on the Oregon Ducks last night at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU basketball unable to overcome early deficit

The Arizona State men’s basketball team fell in an early hole and couldn’t dig its way out, losing to Oregon 67–58.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 12, 2012

Janae Fulcher looks to shoot against Oregon State Jan. 12. The Sun Devils lost 56-51 to the Oregon State Beavers Thursday night in Corvallis, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball falls 56-51 to Oregon State

Then OSU battled back in the second to take the game in the closing seconds.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 12, 2012

Gerell Robinson breaks a tackle during the Territorial Cup on Nov. 19. Robinson accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Robinson, Parker accept all-star invitations

Gerell Robinson has accepted an invitation to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, while Colin Parker accepted an invite to play in the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game.

By William Boor and Tyler Emerick | January 12, 2012

Tennis ready to return to courts, start spring season

The ASU women’s tennis team is back on the courts after a short winter break.

By Devin McIntyre | January 12, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 13

The reason we’re not on the field, other than genetics, is the time and preparation the athlete has dedicated to the sport.

By Devin McIntyre | January 12, 2012

Wrestling looks to improve at Virginia Duals

Looking to get the season back on track, the ASU wrestling team will compete in the 32nd Virginia Duals this Friday and Saturday in Hampton, Va.

By Kyle Newman | January 12, 2012

Mikayla Gilbert of the Sun Devils’ women’s rugby team drives up field in a January 2011 match against UCLA. (Photo courtesy of ASU WRFC)

Field hockey, women's rugby begin semester with high hopes

Field hockey will attempt to defend a tournament title this semester, and women's rugby will get a fresh start after last season's tough ending.

By Troy Lopez | January 12, 2012

Garth Gerhart selected to Senior Bowl

The ASU football team’s captain Garth Gerhart accepted an invitation Wednesday to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., in preparation for the NFL draft.

By Tyler Emerick | January 11, 2012

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