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No competition: ASU junior Brock Osweiler looks for a receiver last season against UCLA on Nov. 26. After strong performances against the Bruins and UA, Osweiler is the undisputed starter heading into the new season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

An early look at the 2011 football season

There is plenty of excitement surrounding the 2011 version of the Sun Devils.

By William Boor | June 28, 2011

Steady presence: ASU coach Tim Esmay argues with the umpiring crew during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over New Mexico on June 3. Esmay’s leadership this past season was a large part of the team’s success. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Esmay exactly what ASU baseball needed

The second-year ASU baseball coach always said the right thing when facing adversity.

By Tyler Emerick | June 27, 2011

Men’s golf coach Randy Lein let go

Lisa Love announced that men’s golf coach Randy Lein’s contract will not be renewed

By John McKelvey III | June 26, 2011

Devil Dish: June 27

Winnipeg has a hockey team again, but the biggest surprise is that it’s not the Coyotes.

By Elijah Grasser | June 26, 2011

Jahii Carson named to U19 squad

Incoming freshman Jahii Carson has been named to the U.S. roster for the U19 World Championships.

By Elijah Grasser | June 26, 2011

Point: The perfect sports world

We should rethink the college sports system.

By Elijah Grasser | June 26, 2011

Counterpoint: College is a stepping-stone

Imagine Saturdays without college football, New Year’s without bowl games and March without the Final Four

By William Boor | June 26, 2011

Devil Dish: June 20

The U.S. Open prides itself on being the toughest test in the game of golf.

By Elijah Grasser | June 19, 2011

College football is a mess

Is there any group, business, or entity that is more corrupt than college football right now?

By William Boor | June 19, 2011

Complete season: ASU senior outfielder Lesley Rogers looks to steal third during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over Texas A&M on May 27. Senior leadership was just one of the many factors that led to ASU’s dominance this year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball was NCAA-bound from the start

From the outset of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team knew it had the necessary pieces in place

By Greg Dillard | June 19, 2011

Open experience: Scott Pinckney makes an approach shot as an ASU player earlier in the season. The ASU graduate played in the US open, missing the cut despite two solid rounds of golf. (Photo courtesy of Joel Broida)

Pinckney misses cut at US Open

Even though he missed the cut, which ended up at 4-over-par, Scott Pinckney’s U.S. Open experience was memorable.

By John McKelvey III | June 19, 2011

ASU senior catcher Xorge Carrillo makes the tag at home on Texas freshman Jacob Felts during the Sun Devils' 5-1 loss to the Longhorns on Saturday. The Sun Devils dropped a tough third game to Texas on Sunday, getting knocked out of the playoffs at the Super Regional stage. (Photo by Emilia Harris)

Baseball falls to Texas amid controversy

In game three of the Austin Super Regional, ASU’s season came to an end at the hands of No. 7 Texas 4-2.

By Tyler Emerick | June 12, 2011

NBA needs to do something about playoffs

Two months of playoffs is nothing short of excessive and unnecessary.

By William Boor | June 12, 2011

Clarke wins shot put title

For the third straight year, the Sun Devils brought home the NCAA title in the shot put.

By Elijah Grasser | June 12, 2011

Six players make a playoff transition

Six Sun Devils are forced to take on a new role in postseason play. They transition from players to super fans.

By Greg Dillard | June 12, 2011

Devil Dish: June 13

As far as I’m concerned, the NHL is back, baby.

By Elijah Grasser | June 12, 2011

The Sun Devils celebrate their 2011 national championship on the field after the game. Photo by Corinne Calabro.

Sun Devil softball claims 2011 national championship

The ASU softball team defeated Florida 7-2 to earn the program's second national championship.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

Softball one win away from WCWS title

ASU scored one run or more in each of the game’s first five innings, including a six-run shellacking in the second frame.

By Greg Dillard | June 7, 2011

Super performance: ASU sophomore Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run during the Sun Devil’s 13-4 dismantling of Arkansas on Sunday. ASU is now headed to the Super Regionals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baseball advances to Super Regionals

ASU defeated No. 32 Charlotte Saturday 16-1, then came back Sunday to beat No. 19 Arkansas 13-4 and advance to the Super Regionals next weekend.

By Tyler Emerick | June 5, 2011

Inconsistency dooms golf at NCAAs

Despite high expectations, the No. 26 ASU men’s golf team finished 18th in its ninth consecutive national finals appearance

By John McKelvey III | June 5, 2011

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