Sports

Steve Patterson to head ASU Athletics

The newly created position will oversee all Sun Devil Athletics operations

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

Devil Dish: July 5

Can you imagine a whole year without both pro football and pro basketball?

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

Robles to receive Jimmy V award

The honor is given for perseverance, and Robles is the fifth recipient of the award.

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

Summer hype: ASU junior middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict (7) makes a tackle during the Sun Devils’ 42-0 win over Washington State on Oct 30. Burfict has received numerous preseason awards in the past several months. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football racking up awards over the summer

The start of the 2011 ASU football season may be nearly two months away, but the Sun Devils haven’t been quiet over the summer.

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

There are two sides to every story

It is likely some of Taylor’s testimony is true, but it is also likely some of it is either false or overblown.

By William Boor | July 4, 2011

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

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