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Levi Cooper pins an opponent in a meet against Grand Canyon University on Nov. 13, 2011. Cooper and the Sun Devils will close out their season against Stanford before preparing for the Pac-12 championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling looks to finish regular season on high note

Redshirt junior Levi Cooper, who finished eighth at last year’s NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, has complete confidence in himself as ASU heads into its matchup with Stanford on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | February 2, 2012

Water polo focuses on defense to preserve perfect record

Defense was the ASU water polo team’s top priority in January — and that’s not going to change.

By Farrah Wade | February 2, 2012

Tennis prepares for tough competition from University of San Diego

The No. 20 ASU women’s tennis team takes on the University of San Diego in Tempe on Sunday.

By Devin McIntyre | February 2, 2012

The ASU men’s rugby team looks to upset No. 1 Cal on Feb. 5. After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the team has its sights set on a national championship. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Chapman)

Rugby team opens season against No. 1 Cal

With defending national champion No. 1 Cal in town, the ASU men's rugby team looks to open the season with a major upset.

By Troy Lopez | February 2, 2012

Todd Graham announces the 2012 recruiting class for the ASU football program Wednesday. Two local products, running back D.J. Foster and defensive lineman Jaxon Hood, headline the class. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Todd Graham emphasizes character in first recruiting class

As first year ASU coach Todd Graham announced his first Sun Devil recruiting class, he stressed the importance finding high character, high quality individuals rather than guys who offered nothing but talent.

By William Boor | February 1, 2012

Todd Graham announces first recruiting class

The ASU football program announced the recruiting class of 2012 on Wednesday, which included 23 signees.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 1, 2012

Women’s hoops to host best of Pac-12

ASU, ranked No. 2 in the Pac-12, will face No. 1 Stanford on Thursday and No. 3 Cal on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 1, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 2

The NFL can’t tell me last weekend’s Pro Bowl was legitimate football when it’s been a glorified pick-up game for years now.

By Kyle Newman | February 1, 2012

Men’s basketball to face struggling Stanford on road

The Sun Devils (7–14, 3–6 Pac-12) will try to carry the momentum from their win over Washington State as they travel to northern California to face Stanford on Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 1, 2012

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

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