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No Letdowns: ASU senior infielder Mandy Urfer waits for the pitch against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The No. 1 Sun Devils face Oregon State this weekend, a team that has only one Pac-10 victory this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball taking no chances against lowly OSU

ASU is riding a five-game winning streak and will host the Beavers in a three-game set.

By Greg Dillard | April 28, 2011

Devil Dish: April 29

I would argue that the structure of the NBA playoffs is essential to keep fans engaged and happy.

By Nicole Klauss | April 28, 2011

Up in the Air: ASU sophomore Jin Song lines up a putt during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 9 in Tempe. The Pac-10 Championships, which begin on Friday, has no clear favorite for the 2011 title. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

2011 men’s golf Pac-10s an open field

The Pac-10 has been one of the toughest conferences for men’s golf for a long time, and this year the field is much more open than it has been the past.

By John McKelvey III | April 27, 2011

Climbing the Ranks: ASU freshman sprinter Kevin Scheuerman runs his leg of the 4x400 meter relay during the Sun Devil Open on Saturday. The Sun Devils finished first in the event, and the men’s track team moved into the top 25 in the national rankings. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Men’s track cracks top-25, women remain No. 10

After one team relay and two individual victories at the Sun Devil Open last weekend, redshirt freshman sprinter Ryan Milus was named Pac-10 men’s athlete of the week.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 27, 2011

$50 for your college’s reputation

Maybe it’s time for ASU students to realize that a week’s worth of vanilla lattes really isn’t as valuable as supporting the institution that will be attached to your name for the rest of your life.

By Nick Ruland | April 27, 2011

Postseason Push: ASU junior Sianna Simmons reaches for the ball over her head during doubles play while senior Ashlee Brown looks on against UC Irvine on March 22 in Tempe. The Sun Devils travel to Ojal, Calif., to compete in the Pac-10 Championships on Thursday. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Tennis heads to Pac-10s with nationals in mind

The Sun Devils will play at the Pac-10 Championships in Ojai, Calif., on Thursday for the opportunity to earn NCAA appearances.

By Nicole Klauss | April 27, 2011

Devil Dish: April 28

Hot and bothered from your hardwood playoffs? Have one on ice.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 27, 2011

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Take Back The Night

Baseball wins fourth straight over UA

The red-hot No. 7 Sun Devils had just enough to squeeze out a 4-3 victory over the archrival Wildcats on Tuesday night in Tucson.

By Tyler Emerick | April 26, 2011

Starting at the Bottom: (from left) ASU junior Nikki Unbehaun, freshman goalie Ianeta Hutchinson and junior Mariam Salloum fend off a UCLA attack on March 5 in Tempe. The Sun Devils are preparing for the conference championships, where they will be the lowest seed. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Stanford again favorite in stacked MPSF

The top five teams in the nation are all members of the MPSF and all eight of the conference’s teams are ranked in the top 12.

By William Boor | April 26, 2011

Men’s basketball signs three, two transfers

Head coach Herb Sendek and the ASU men’s basketball team announced the signing of three players on Tuesday, including two transfers.

By Andrew Gruman | April 26, 2011

Settled in: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo watches a pitch on the outside during the Sun Devils’ win over UCLA on April 17. Castillo found a perfect fit with ASU after being recruited by Stanford and playing a year at Louisville. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Castillo at home behind the plate in Tempe

If everything had gone according to plan, Kaylyn Castillo would have never been a Sun Devil.

By Greg Dillard | April 26, 2011

Devil Dish: April 27

Does anyone else feel that the NBA playoffs are so overdrawn that they need their own All-Star break?

By William Boor | April 26, 2011

Uphill Battle: ASU freshman Jacqueline Cako moves to return the ball during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 win over UC Davis back on Jan. 21. While No. 12 ASU has a shot at the Pac-10 Championships, top-ranked and undefeated Stanford is the clear favorite to take the title. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Undefeated Stanford again the Pac-10 tennis favorite

Defending national champion Stanford will likely be the toughest team to beat, as it just finished a perfect season.

By Nicole Klauss | April 25, 2011

Osweiler more than impressive during Spring Game

On Saturday, Osweiler was perfect, making every conceivable throw look easy.

By Nick Ruland | April 25, 2011

Final Meeting: ASU sophomore Deven Marrero (17), junior Riccio Torrez (30) and the rest of the infielders meet at the mound during the Sun Devils’ victory over Washington State on April 17. ASU meets UA for the fifth time this season on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball looks for 4 out of 5 against UA

Fresh off back-to-back conference sweeps, the ASU baseball team will head down the I-10 for round five this year with archrival UA.

By Tyler Emerick | April 25, 2011

Devil Dish: April 26

I’m sure I’m not the first person so say this, but why does the whole team have to come out of the dugout to celebrate every home run?

By Tyler Emerick | April 25, 2011

Team Leader: ASU senior Jasmine Chaney lunges over the hurdle during the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday in Tempe. She finished second in the race behind a runner for the Stellar Athletic Club. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Track star works to bridge generation gap

Chaney’s work ethic and sense of constant readiness is something that has been sculpted over her career at ASU.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 25, 2011

Offense rolls: ASU redshirt sophomore J. J. Holliday makes a grab near the sideline with redshirt sophomore Osahon Irabor defending. The Sun Devil offense controlled the spring game from the start, racking up over 600 yards. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Offense overpowers defense in Spring Game

Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler and the first offensive unit dominated play in the annual spring game in front of a crowd of 6,400 at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Andrew Gruman | April 24, 2011

Home Sweet Home: ASU junior Jamie Sandys makes his run during the pole vault at the Sun Devil Open on Saturday. ASU dominated the home meet, recording 25 top-three marks during the two-day meet. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Track dominates Sun Devil Open

ASU had 25 top three marks, 11 from the men’s team and 14 from the No. 10 women’s team on Friday and Saturday in Tempe.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 24, 2011

Devil Dish: April 25

I’ve seen a lot of championships over the years, but I’ve never seen anyone completely destroy a trophy.

By Elijah Grasser | April 24, 2011

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