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Devil Dish: April 12

It’s only fitting that Manny Ramirez retires from baseball in the same ridiculous and inexplicable way he played the game.

By William Boor | April 11, 2011

Rough 2011: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman performs her beam routine during the Sun Devils’ dual against Oregon State on Feb. 6. This was the first season in ASU history that the team failed to qualify for the NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gym Devils find positives after disappointing season

Injury and inexperience dominated the storylines of the Gym Devils’ season as ASU failed to make it to NCAA Regionals for the first time in the team’s history.

By Kyle Newman | April 11, 2011

QB Osweiler talks spring football

Starting quarterback Brock Osweiler discusses ASU spring football and improvements the Sun Devils have made up to date.

By Derek Trebesch | April 11, 2011

Rough Finish: ASU senior James Byrne watches his drive on Saturday at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe. Byrne competed as an individual and placed 9th overall, the highest of all the Sun Devils at the invite. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Golf finishes 5th at rainy ASU invite

The ASU men’s golf team finished tied for fifth as USC dominated the ASU Thunderbird Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | April 10, 2011

Wrestling sweeps Pac-10 awards

After a surprising performance at the NCAA Championships, the ASU wrestling team has swept the three major Pac-10 awards.

By Nathan Meacham | April 10, 2011

Devil Dish: April 11

For an athletic department that has lacked a dynamic appeal for quite some time, the Sun Devils behind the scenes desperately needed to create some excitement.

By Tyler Emerick | April 10, 2011

Unpleasant surprise: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over Oregon on April 2. ASU didn’t fare so well against Oregon State, dropping all three games in Corvallis over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Oregon State earns sweep of baseball

The No. 6 Sun Devils were swept by Oregon State in Corvallis, dropping all three games of a Pac-10 series for the first time since 1999.

By Tyler Emerick | April 10, 2011

Make that two: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo waits in the warm-up circle during the Sun Devils’ 11-3 win over UC Santa Barbara on March 26. ASU won their second conference series of the season against Oregon over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball takes series against Ducks

Whether it was behind a game-changing home run or a dominant pitching performance, the ASU softball team found a way to win the series.

By Greg Dillard | April 10, 2011

Track shines at Sun Angel Classic

The ASU track and field team’s signature home event went off without a hitch on Friday and Saturday.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 10, 2011

Inclement Weather: ASU senior Ashlee Brown winds up for the forehand against UCLA’s Maya Johansson during the No. 15 Sun Devils dual against the No. 8 Bruins on Saturday in Tempe. Rain postponed the match for several hours before UCLA topped ASU 4-2. (Photo by Nathan Meachem)

Tennis upsets USC, falls to UCLA

The atmosphere on the tennis courts was tense as the No. 15 ASU women’s tennis team beat No. 13 USC and fell to No. 8 UCLA.

By Nicole Klauss | April 10, 2011

Track hosts 1500 high school athletes at Sun Angel Classic

The ASU track and field program does its part when it hosts its signature event with the 32nd Sun Angel Classic at Sun Angel Stadium.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 7, 2011

Cleaning up: ASU redshirt freshman Mackenzie Popescue pushes off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ win over UC Santa Barbara on March 26. ASU is looking to cut out the little mistakes when they take on Oregon this weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball fine-tuning as it heads to Oregon

After a series win in the opening week of Pac-10 play, the No. 3 Sun Devils travel north for a three-game bout against Oregon.

By Greg Dillard | April 7, 2011

Last shot: ASU senior Scott Pinckney holds his finish on the driving range at ASU’s Karsten Golf Course. The ASU Thunderbird Invitational this weekend is the last chance for the seniors to get a win on home turf. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s golf competes at home for first time this season

It’s crunch time for the ASU men’s golf team, as the players, vying for their first win of the season, defend home turf.

By John McKelvey III | April 7, 2011

SoCal Competition: ASU junior Sianna Simmons smashes a forehand shot against Pacific on Feb. 13. The No. 15 Sun Devils face two top-15 teams for the second straight weekend with matchups against No. 13 USC on Friday and No. 8 UCLA on Saturday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis hosts pair of top-15 teams in USC, UCLA

The No. 15 ASU women’s tennis team faces another tough weekend of Pac-10 competition as it takes on No. 13 USC on Friday and No. 8 UCLA on Saturday.

By Nicole Klauss | April 7, 2011

McCormick, Bradshaw grab Pac-10 awards

ASU sophomore Riley McCormick was named the Pac-10 Men’s Diver of the Year, and ASU coach Mark Bradshaw was named the Pac-10 Men’s Coach of the Year.

By William Boor | April 7, 2011

Devil Dish: April 8

The annual tournament at Augusta National is one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States.

By Elijah Grasser | April 7, 2011

Looking to sweep: ASU junior Kramer Champlin pitches out of the stretch during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over the Ducks on Saturday. ASU puts a six-game winning streak on the line when they visit Oregon State over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball heads to Corvallis with momentum

The Sun Devils will be out in full force when they head to Corvallis for a three-game series with the No. 19 Beavers.

By Tyler Emerick | April 7, 2011

When will the NCAA dictatorship crumble?

College football and basketball players are the cash cows of the NCAA, schools, television networks, video game companies and many more.

By Nick Ruland | April 6, 2011

Youth Movement: Redshirt freshman Roger Dolan gets ready to release the discus at the ASU Invite in Tempe on March 26. The Sun Devils are reloading their roster, which has 47 athletes in their first or second season of NCAA competition. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Youth influx takes over the oval

The Sun Devils have 47 athletes in their first or second year of NCAA competition, including 30 freshmen and 20 true freshmen.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 6, 2011

Tough Schedule: ASU coach Sheila McInerney talks to Jacqueline Cako in between sets against Iowa State on Jan. 21 in Tempe. Like many sports in the Pac-10, the Sun Devils are forced to play several high-ranked opponents during conference play, including four straight against teams in the top 15. (Photo by Nathan Meachem)

Stacked conference hits tennis every season

Taking victories over the top-ranked Pac-10 teams has been a challenge for the Sun Devils every season.

By Nicole Klauss | April 6, 2011

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