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Another Shutout: ASU junior Mitchell Lambson reaches back for a pitch against Oregon on April 2 in Tempe. The Sun Devils topped BYU, 3-0, in a rare Monday night game in behind seven scoreless innings from junior pitcher Kyle Ottoson. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

DeMichele named National Player of the Week

ASU designated hitter Joey DeMichele was named both the Pac-10 and the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week on Monday.

By Tyler Emerick | May 2, 2011

Blind fanaticism works for sports, not politics

In sports, we can agree on the exact thing that should be so disagreeable outside of sports.

By Nick Ruland | May 2, 2011

Ready to Play: ASU junior Carlota Ciganda (left) and the rest of the ASU women’s golf team poses for a photo in early March. The No. 10 Sun Devils will travel to Daytona, Fla., to compete in the NCAA East Regional Championships starting May 5. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s golf No. 4 seed in NCAA East Region

For a team that despises the word “expectations,” the No. 10 ASU women’s golf team seems to have drawn a chance to do something extraordinary. Drawing a favorable group for the NCAA East Region was only the first bit of good luck bestowed on the fourth-seeded Sun Devils.

By John McKelvey III | May 2, 2011

Taking a Break: ASU coach Charli Turner Thorne gives out commands to her players during the Sun Devils’ game against Stanford on Feb. 3 in Tempe. Turner Thorne announced in a press conference Monday afternoon that she will be taking a nine-month leave of absence from the team for her own personal growth and development. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Turner Thorne taking 9-month leave of absence

After 15 straight seasons at the helm of the ASU women’s basketball team, coach Charli Turner Thorne is taking a year off.

By Elijah Grasser | May 2, 2011

Late Struggles: ASU junior Philip Francis watches his shot during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 10 in Tempe. Francis finished tied for 28th overall, second for the Sun Devils, at the Pac-10 Championships in Stanford, Calif., on Sunday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Men’s golf struggles at Pac-10 Championships

Despite being one of the more veteran teams, the Sun Devils played most of the tournament in last place and were a surprising seven strokes out of ninth after one round.

By John McKelvey III | May 2, 2011

Pac-10 Award Sweep: ASU freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo pushes off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ game against Western Michigan on Feb. 10 in Tempe. Escobedo and teammate Kaylyn Castillo both won Pac-10 awards for their play in the Sun Devils’ sweep over UA. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Castillo, Escobedo take home Pac-10 awards

The Pac-10 conference honored senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo and freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo for their outstanding performances

By Greg Dillard | May 2, 2011

Devil Dish: May 3

When or if ASU’s appeal is denied and the team is barred from post-season play next year, don’t expect a USC effort.

By Nick Ruland | May 2, 2011

Water polo earns first conference win in three years

The ASU water polo team struggled early in the MPSF Conference tournament, but bounced back to earn a victory on Sunday.

By William Boor | May 1, 2011

Flying high: ASU junior John Kline runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Sun Devil Open on April 23. Both the men’s and women’s track teams upset higher-ranked UA teams at the Double Dual on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Track sweeps Double Dual over UA, NAU

ASU pulled off two upsets against its principal rival as the No. 10 women’s team defeated the No. 7 Wildcats, and the No. 25 men’s team upended No. 9 UA.

By Zach Cavanagh | May 1, 2011

Double Sweep: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich waits for the play to begin against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The Sun Devils earned another Pac-10 series sweep after beating the Beavers three straight times in Tempe over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball earns second straight sweep

The No. 1 Sun Devils were determined to avoid a letdown after last weekend’s stellar series sweep against UA.

By Greg Dillard | May 1, 2011

Another Series Win: ASU junior pitcher Kramer Champlin takes pitch signals during the Sun Devils game against Washington State on April 16. Champlin took the loss after giving up five runs, three earned, in ASU’s second game against Stanford over the weekend. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes two of three from Stanford

The No. 7 Sun Devils took two of three from the No. 25 Cardinal behind two stellar starting pitching outings and a three home run performance from an unsung hero.

By Tyler Emerick | May 1, 2011

Cardinal Wall: ASU sophomore Hannah James winds up for the forehand against Iowa State on Jan. 21 in Tempe. Members of the Stanford squad knocked three different Sun Devils out of the Pac-10 Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis runs into Stanford wall at Pac-10 Championships

Stanford proved to be ASU’s Achilles’ heel as Cardinal players eliminated three Sun Devils in the Pac-10 women’s tennis Championships.

By Nicole Klauss | May 1, 2011

Football's Guy drafted by Packers

The defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers selected Guy with the 30th pick in the seventh and final round of the draft and the 233rd overall selection.

By Andrew Gruman | May 1, 2011

Devil Dish: May 2

With baseball season now well underway, I think it’s time we start recognizing which team is the real deal.

By Kyle Newman | May 1, 2011

Ready to go: ASU junior Kramer Champlin releases a pitch against WSU on April 17. Champlin is expected to start on Saturday against No. 25 Stanford. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball prepares for youthful Stanford

For the ASU baseball team’s opponent this weekend, success is defined by youth.

By Tyler Emerick | April 28, 2011

Tall Task: ASU senior Sarah Harris reaches back for a pass during a practice in late February in Tempe. The Sun Devils face off against the nation’s top team, Stanford, to kick off the MPSF Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo faces daunting task in Stanford

The ASU water polo team will head to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships hoping to upset three top-10 teams.

By William Boor | April 28, 2011

Final home meet: ASU sophomore Austin Prince stretches to clear the bar during the pole vault at the Sun Devil Open on Saturday. The Sun Devils close out the regular season with the Double Dual against both UA and NAU this weekend.

Track finishes regular season with Double Dual

The final regular season meet for the ASU track and field team takes place on Saturday at Sun Angel Stadium with the Double Dual.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 28, 2011

Conference Title Dreams: ASU senior Scott Pinckney lays out a putt at ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 9. The Sun Devils will have one of the deepest rosters at the Pac-10 Championships, hosted by Stanford, on Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pac-10s last chance for men’s golf

The ASU men’s golf team will look to resurrect its season by flying full-throttle into a cluttered Pac-10 Championship field.

By John McKelvey III | April 28, 2011

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

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