Sports

Threet’s retirement sets an example

It’s less a secret than it used to be: NFL player’s life expectancy is much shorter than the average citizen.

By Nick Ruland | March 1, 2011

California-bound: ASU senior Nolan Ruane shoots off the blocks during the Sun Devils’ dual against Cal on Jan. 21. Ruane and the rest of the men’s swimming team head to Long Beach, Calif., on Wednesday for the Pac-10 Championships. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Men’s swim prepares for competitive Pac-10 Championship

The Sun Devils may be excited about the Pac-10 Championships, but they will be facing the best the country has to offer as four top-10 teams are in the conference.

By William Boor | March 1, 2011

Brotherly Love: ASU junior Mitchell Lambson (right) and his brother, freshman Mark Lambson, celebrate a victory over Delaware on Saturday in Tempe. The two pitchers have each had an early impact in games this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Lambson brothers provide strong pitching duo

ASU baseball has had plenty of brother tandems in its history, and 2011 isn’t any different.

By Tyler Emerick | March 1, 2011

Contested run: ASU sophomore defender Bryan Siegel sprints downfield during the Sun Devils’ 11-8 victory over UNLV on Sunday. The team lost to Michigan in the National Championship game last year, and are already No. 2 in the polls this season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Lacrosse has national title on its mind

For the Arizona State men’s lacrosse team, the past is the past — it’s time to focus on the season at hand, and expectations are high.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 28, 2011

A step back: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman flies through the air during her routine on the uneven bars during the Sun Devils’ Feb. 6 dual with Oregon State. ASU posted their lowest score since Jan. 28 during their loss to No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Low scores limit Gym Devils against No. 2 Stanford

The Cardinal won every event in the meet, extending their best-ever start to 15-0 during the team's Senior Day.

By Kyle Newman | February 28, 2011

Sprinter Chaney grabs two MPSF titles

With a title in the 200-meter and 400-meter dash, Jasmine Chaney helped the ASU women to a fourth-place finish at the MSPF championships in Seattle.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 28, 2011

Lead woman: ASU freshman Paige Hacker receives a pass during practice on Feb. 24. Hacker is the first Arizonan to play for ASU, blazing a trail for water polo players in the state. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Hacker paves new road for Ariz. water polo

People often go to great lengths for things they love, a statement that rings especially true for Paige Hacker. When no water polo team was present at Phoenix Desert Vista High School, Hacker took it upon herself to create one rather than give up the sport she loved. Despite being just a freshman in high school, Hacker, a former swimmer, was determined to create a water polo program at her high school. “I had to petition at my school because it had to be a club sport,” Hacker said.

By William Boor | February 28, 2011

Water polo breaks even at UC Irvine Invitational

The ASU water polo team came away from the UC Irvine Invitational with mixed results.

By William Boor | February 28, 2011

Devil Dish: March 1

Of all the spring storylines emerging in baseball, the uncertainty surrounding the New York Yankees has to be the most satisfying.

By Greg Dillard | February 28, 2011

Robles, Meredith claim Pac-10 titles, ASU finishes third

Undefeated Robles continued to impose his will on the opposition, winning 18-0, 14-1 and 15-4 en route to the title.

By Kyle Newman | February 27, 2011

Second Half Struggles: ASU senior forward Becca Tobin guards the lane against UCLA junior guard Rebekah Gardner during the Sun Devils’ 61-45 loss on Saturday. The game was close at halftime, but the No. 11 Bruins blew away ASU in the second half. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Women’s hoops gives one away against UCLA

In one swift 17-0 run, the Bruins blew away any hope of a Sun Devil victory in their last home game of the season.

By Elijah Grasser | February 27, 2011

Title Defended: ASU junior and now two-time Pac-10 Champion Constantin Blaha works during practice on Jan. 13. Blaha, sophomore Riley McCormick and junior Rebecca Ejdervick all repeated as Pac-10 individual champions over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Three repeat titles for swim and dive

Repeating as champions is never easy, but two ASU divers and one ASU swimmer were able to repeat as Pac-10 champions over the weekend in Seattle.

By William Boor | February 27, 2011

Loss of McKenna, forfeits cost tennis weekend sweep

After defeating South Florida on Saturday, McKenna was dehydrated and unable to face Texas on Sunday.

By Nicole Klauss | February 27, 2011

ASU junior Hillary Bach delivers a pitch during a game last season. The Sun Devils swept Michigan State over the weekend, giving up only six runs in three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Escobedo leads softball to weekend sweep

In a complete team effort, the ASU softball team claimed three more victories and a series sweep over Michigan State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | February 27, 2011

Men’s golf looks for first win

ASU has won the USC Collegiate Invitational eight times since 1978, but the last victory came in 2001.

By John McKelvey III | February 27, 2011

Beat the Runner: ASU sophomore infielder Deven Marrero attempts to throw a runner out at first base during the Sun Devils’ victory over Delaware on Saturday. After losing the series opener on Friday, ASU won three straight games over the Blue Hens. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes three of four from Delaware

The No. 9 Sun Devils took three games from Delaware over the weekend, but lost their first game of the season Friday night 7-3.

By Tyler Emerick | February 27, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 28

I bet you never thought you’d see the day when a cheerleader almost cost his team a victory.

By Andrew Gruman | February 27, 2011

Rough Shooting: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett shoots a free throw during a game against Richmond on Dec. 5. The Sun Devils were again dominated in Los Angeles on Saturday, this time by USC with a final score of 62-46.

Sun Devils’ offense collapses against Trojans

The Sun Devils struggled to put the ball in the basket all afternoon, and USC easily rolled to a 62-46 victory.

By Andrew Gruman | February 26, 2011

Softball's Ketchum living her dream at ASU

Kayla Ketchum is playing thousands of miles away from her home of Gary, Indiana. But she hopes to make it to the College World Series in Oklahoma so her family will be able to come see her play.

By Fahim Rasul | February 26, 2011

UCLA romps over the misfiring Sun Devils

UCLA closed the first half on a 30-8 run and never looked back on its way to blowing out the Sun Devils, 71-53 at Pauley Pavilion.

By Andrew Gruman | February 24, 2011

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