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Devil Dish: Jan. 26

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers struggled with futility and loathingly watched the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets grab media attention. This is no longer the case.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Kyle Cain drives around a defender in ASU’s loss to Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils look to break their two-game losing streak against Washington. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops to face Washington, honor Fat Lever

The men’s basketball team is gearing up to face Washington, but there is a chance it may have to play another game without junior guard Trent Lockett.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Kali Bennett looks to pass against the Utah Utes on Jan. 21. Bennett’s development into a more complete player has helped the Sun Devils this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett’s passing crucial to Sun Devils’ success

Kali Bennett has made an impact in her two years at ASU with her leadership and unique passing abilities.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Stanford University’s Kayla Pedersen (left) high fives Nnemkadi Ogwumike (right) during a game against ASU on Feb. 25, 2010. The No.4 Cardinal is favored to win the Pac-12 this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings

It is early in the Pac-12 season, but there has already been separation amidst the teams. Here is where the Pac-12 women’s basketball teams rank at this point in the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Chris Ball spent the three seasons coaching at Washington State. Ball was hired to coach the ASU secondary on Dec. 15, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Q&A: Chris Ball on recruiting, football's future

Chris Ball, who spent the past three seasons at Washington State as an assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, is one of the newest additions to the ASU coaching staff and will coach the secondary.

By William Boor | January 24, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 25

On January 21st, Onward State, an “an online news organization serving the Penn State and State College community,” reported on its Twitter feed that Paterno had passed away. From there, the news went mainstream, although Paterno was not yet dead.

By Danny Shapiro | January 24, 2012

Senior Mariam Salloum looks to pass in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. After months of preparation, the Sun Devils are eager to start the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo anxious to start competition

Since fall, the ASU water polo team has endured grueling conditioning and intense practices and feels it’s about time to bring on the competition.

By Farrah Wade | January 24, 2012

Counterpoint: Giants will win Super Bowl XLVI

Yes, the Patriots have a talented offense with a dual tight end threat of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Yes, the Patriots are favored to take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Yes, a team with a 9-7 regular season record has never won a Super Bowl. However, the Patriots were also favored in 2008 — and history has a tendency to repeat itself.

By William Boor and Trevor Paxton | January 24, 2012

Point: Patriots will win Super Bowl XLVI

New England will defeat the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. No ifs, ands or buts about it.

By Kyle Newman | January 24, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 24

Xavier may have won the battle, but the Cincinnati Bearcats seem to be winning the war.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 23, 2012

Goaltender Joe D’Elia talks to forward Colin Hekle during ASU’s win over Davenport on Jan. 18. In his first start for ASU, D’Elia recorded a win and shutout over his former team. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey wins four of first six games to start semester

The No. 3 ASU hockey team began the spring semester on a relatively good note by winning four of its first six games, bringing its overall record to 23-4-2 on the season.

By Troy Lopez | January 23, 2012

ASU senior Eric Starks wrestles with Grand Canyon University's Justin Martin on Nov. 13, 2011. Starks was one of only three Sun Devils to win a match last weekend in Oklahoma. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Radford finds success amid tough wrestling losses

Redshirt freshman Kevin Radford was the highlight of the weekend for ASU wrestling, as he was the only wrestler to post two wins in upsets against both the Cowboys and the Sooners.

By Kyle Newman | January 23, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik competes in a meet against Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2011. Ejdervik won the 100-meter breaststroke event against Cal on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive falters in Bay Area trip

Both the men and women’s teams left empty-handed last weekend against Cal and Stanford.

By Josh Nacion | January 23, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 23

Five years ago, the Suns had a chance at winning a championship. Now, the only thing the Suns have a chance at winning is the lottery.

By Trevor Paxton | January 22, 2012

Gymnastics shines in Pac-12 opener over Cal

After an average season opener, the Gym Devils’ Pac-12 opener was full of energy and big improvements as they beat Cal 195.250 to 194.050.

By Gian Demano | January 22, 2012

Joanna Smith hits a backhand during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Smith was one of many Sun Devils to win matches over UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara last weekend. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Tennis defeats UC Davis 4–3, UC Santa Barbara 6–1

The ASU women’s tennis team won their first two dual season meets of the 2012 season, defeating both UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara Jan. 21-22.

By Devin McIntyre | January 22, 2012

Jordan Bachynski shoots in traffic against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. Bachynski finished the game with 10 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Sun Devils lost to the Utes 64–43 on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball dominated in Utah loss

Without its leader, the ASU men’s basketball team was blown out for the second straight game Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 22, 2012

Kali Bennett drives to the hoop against Colorado on Jan. 19. Bennett tied a school record for seven blocks in a game as ASU defeated Utah 59–51 on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball prevails against Utes

Despite ferocious attacks from Utah, the ASU women’s basketball team was able to hold onto its second half lead and come away with a 59–51 win on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2012

Carrick Felix drives to the hoop against Oregon State on Jan. 14. The Sun Devils were unable to snap Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night, losing 69–54. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball falters in high altitude

The ASU men’s basketball team struggled in 5,345 feet of Rocky Mountain altitude Thursday against Colorado. Coupled with the absence of junior wing Trent Lockett, the Sun Devils lost 69–54.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 19, 2012

Wrestling confident against top-ranked Oklahoma teams

Riding a five-match losing streak, ASU wrestling heads to Oklahoma this weekend for two of the team’s toughest tests of the dual season.

By Kyle Newman | January 19, 2012

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