Sports

Devil Dish: Jan. 28

The Packers became the first six seed in the NFC to make the Super Bowl, but the Packers overcame even greater odds than that.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Stanford remains powerhouse of Pac-10

While no team has made a huge jump in the Pac-10, some positions at the top have become clearer while other spots have become decidedly murkier.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Women’s hoops will lean on defense against UCLA

The Sun Devils relied on defending to pull off a win against UW last Saturday, with 26 points scored off turnovers, and are looking for much of the same against the UCLA Bruins on the road.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Brandon provides a physical post presence

When junior forward Kimberly Brandon was asked about the physicality of ASU’s 75-43 victory over UA on Jan 16, she broke into a smile.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Freshman center shakes off rust after Mormon mission

To make a comeback would take a lot of hard work to not only redevelop skill, but to get in shape to play at a high level. For ASU freshman center Jordan Bachynski, this is his challenge.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Men’s basketball hosts defensive minded USC

After seeing improvement in a loss against Washington State last weekend, ASU now needs victories.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Turner Thorne has something special at ASU

The ASU women’s basketball team is the most stable athletic program at the biggest school in the country.

By Nick Ruland | January 27, 2011

Washington, UA lead Pac-10 race

The Pac-10 is still a two-team race, what’s left to decide is the champion and if anyone else can make a push for the NCAA tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

NORTHERN DOMINANCE: Members of the ASU water polo team look on during their 12-5 scrimmage loss against the Canadian National Team. The Sun Devils played well, but were no match for Team Canada, dropping all three games.(Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Water polo can’t hold off Team Canada

Despite holding leads in all three scrimmages against the Canadian National Team, the ASU water polo team couldn’t find a way to win.

By William Boor | January 26, 2011

THE PRESENTATION: ASU junior Amanda Davies practices her floor routine before the Sun Devils’ Jan. 21 meet against UA. ASU faces Brown University at home on Friday, a matchup they expect to win.(Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics looks to fix mistakes against Brown

ASU will host Brown University on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, and it’s a meet the Sun Devils are hoping will be their first win of the season.

By Kyle Newman | January 26, 2011

Arm Strength: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach works from the mound during a game last season. Bach has 56 career wins and is the most experienced pitcher on the Sun Devils’ roster this year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Trio of pitchers to lead softball

Under the direction of new ASU pitching coach Chuck D’Arcy, junior Hillary Bach is joined by freshmen Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to form a formidable rotation this season.

By Greg Dillard | January 26, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 27

The only thing left is to celebrate the end of tyranny and welcome back baseball to the way it should be, when Selig finally retires in 2012.

By John McKelvey III | January 26, 2011

Plenty new, some foreign, faces for women’s golf

The ASU women’s golf team has experienced plenty of turnover for the spring 2011 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 26, 2011

Staying put the right choice for Ruane

Nolan Ruane not only remained a Sun Devil through coaching changes, but also when the swim team was cut altogether.

By William Boor | January 25, 2011

TEACHING LESSON: ASU coach John Spini talks to his team during a practice on Thursday. The Sun Devils have high goals for 2011, including returning to the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics aims for nationals

The ASU gymnastics squad heads into the 2011 season with more energy, depth and talent than last year, with the goal of making it back to the national meet.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2011

PREPERATION: Senior catcher Nick Morreale takes a break during the ASU club baseball team’s practice Tuesday night. The Sun Devils are working to mix new talent in with their already-experienced roster. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Club baseball balances experience with youth

This year the ASU club baseball team is deep with experienced players, especially pitching, and also interspersed with some fresh talent.

By Tiana Chavez | January 25, 2011

ASU Prepares for Gymnastics Home Opener

Coming off a loss to in-state rival Arizona, Coach Spini and the Sun Devils gymnastics team tries to bounce back against Brown.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2011

FC Barcelona: The best team in the world

The best team in the world right now is FC Barcelona, and they are looking more and more unbeatable as the year goes on.

By Elijah Grasser | January 25, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 26

The point is that the guy is funny. In fact, most athletes that use Twitter display an excellent sense of humor.

By Nathan Meacham | January 25, 2011

Face Off: ASU forward Chris Vassos waits for the puck to drop against Robert Morris forward Dave Bauer. The Sun Devils split the weekend series against the Eagles, with both games reaching overtime. (Photo Courtesy of Edmund Hubbard)

Club hockey splits two overtime games

It was all about overtime as the No. 6 ASU hockey team took on No. 12 Robert Morris in Tempe on Friday and Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 24, 2011

Notice