Sports

No drama, Melo situation makes sense

I’m here to set the record straight on the actual Carmelo Anthony situation, you know, because I’m not a hypocrite and all.

By Nick Ruland | February 16, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 17

Lost in the conversations about dangerous hits, concussions, goalie fights and full line brawls is one of the most competitive NHL seasons ever.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 16, 2011

Still Here: Junior Zach Wilson (right) and sophomore Deven Marrero take a break in the infield during a game last season. Both players return to the lineup for the Sun Devils this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball aims to prove doubters wrong

With a new season now just hours away, the Sun Devils enter their 2011 campaign in a new role.

By Tyler Emerick | February 16, 2011

Men’s golf falters again with poor second round

After a great opening round Sunday and a comeback performance in the beginning of the third, the ASU men’s golf team faltered to a fifth place finish in the annual Battle of the Beach tournament in Newport, Calif.

By John McKelvey III | February 15, 2011

Remaining Upbeat: ASU senior guard Ty Abbott tries to drive inside during the Sun Devils’ 67-52 loss to UA on Sunday. Despite the team’s poor Pac-10 record, Abbott has had a strong year on the defensive side of the ball. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sendek remains positive despite struggles

One would imagine that it would be hard to stay positive as the season enters its final leg. However, the Sun Devils are staying positive, thanks to the approach of their head coach.

By Andrew Gruman | February 15, 2011

Back in Business: ASU senior guard Dymond Simon defends UW freshman guard Mercedes Wetmore during the Sun Devils’ 52-49 victory on Jan. 22. Simon made her return on Sunday against UA after sitting out a week due to a concussion. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Strong defense will be key for women’s hoops

Although she spent a week away from practice and missed two games for the Sun Devils, redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon showed no ill effects from her time off.

By Elijah Grasser | February 15, 2011

Stacked: ASU sophomore Deven Marrero makes a throw in the infield during a game last season. Despite losing several players to the majors during the offseason, the Sun Devils still have a loaded squad. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Departed talent not a problem for baseball

There are a whole lot of new faces in Sun Devil uniforms this season, but in Tempe, ASU baseball doesn’t rebuild, it reloads.

By Tyler Emerick | February 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 16

Where did SlamBall go? You know, the basketball-like sport played on trampolines.

By Tyler Emerick | February 15, 2011

Track continues hot start at Texas A&M Conference Challenge

The ASU track and field team was led once again by redshirt senior Jasmine Chaney and the women’s sprinters at the Texas A&M Conference Challenge in College Station, Texas, over the weekend.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 14, 2011

Water polo splits games in California

After ASU water polo dropped another conference game, the team rebounded with a big win over Cal State Monterey Bay.

By William Boor | February 14, 2011

6 Pac-10 baseball teams earn preseason rankings

All that remains between the long winter and opening night at Packard Stadium is three short days. With that in mind, it’s time to list the pecking order of the Pac-10.

By Tyler Emerick | February 14, 2011

The time to support the ASU men’s basketball team is now

The ASU men’s basketball program needs you.

By Nick Ruland | February 14, 2011

Wrestling closes regular season with 9 straight losses

ASU lost to No. 21 Oregon State 33-11 on Thursday night in Corvallis before suffering a 28-11 defeat at Stanford on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | February 14, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 15

The NHL is a league steeped in tradition and honor. Friday’s travesty was anything but honorable.

By Elijah Grasser | February 14, 2011

Turning Two: ASU junior Zack MacPhee attempts to turn a double play during a game against Washington last season. The infielder leads a highly ranked Sun Devil squad against a deep 2011 Pac-10 conference. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball’s alumni game attracts several stars

The event pitched the 2011 Sun Devils against a collection of alumni brought in from across the country.

By Tyler Emerick | February 14, 2011

No success: UA sophomore forward Derrick Williams goes up for a layup over the top of ASU senior guard Ty Abbott during the Wildcats’ 67-52 victory over the Sun Devils in Tempe on Sunday night. It was ASU’s 10th straight Pac-10 loss (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball drops 10th straight conference game

Despite holding UA star forward Derrick Williams to a season low 11 points, ASU couldn’t pull off the upset and fell to the No. 15 Wildcats, 67-52 at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Andrew Gruman | February 13, 2011

Home Sweet Home: ASU junior Michelle Brycki watches her return during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 win over UC Davis on Jan. 23. Two more victories this past weekend mean ASU is 4-0 at home this season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis cruises past NAU, Pacific

ASU women’s tennis easily defeated NAU and Pacific over the weekend, allowing only one point in the two duals.

By Nicole Klauss | February 13, 2011

Both men and women’s swim and dive fall to UA

Despite a strong performance by the divers, both the men and women ASU swim and dive teams fell to UA on Saturday in Tucson.

By William Boor | February 13, 2011

Solid victory: ASU sophomore Nickie Johnson flips on the beam during the Sun Devils’ victory over Cal on Friday night. ASU had strong performances across the board, including on beam, where they had trouble earlier in the season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Gymnastics notches season’s first Pac-10 win

ASU gymnastics notched its first Pac-10 victory of the year on Friday night, defeating Cal 194.450 to 191.975 at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Kyle Newman | February 13, 2011

No dice: ASU freshman guard Adrianne Thomas defends during the Wildcats’ 73-61 victory on Sunday. The Sun Devils trailed for most of the game but were unable to mount a comeback in the game’s final minutes. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women Sun Devils suffer first loss to UA since 2005

UA senior forward Ify Ibekwe had 22 points and 22 rebounds, and the Wildcats took over the last three minutes of the game to run away with a 73-61 win over ASU.

By Elijah Grasser | February 13, 2011

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