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Dual opener: ASU junior Sianna Simmons hits during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational in November. The dual meet season opens at home on Friday for the Sun Devils against Iowa State. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

At full health, tennis ready for start of dual season

Last January the Sun Devils were struggling to keep enough players injury-free for a dual meet. But that isn’t the case this time around

By Nicole Klauss | January 20, 2011

WINTER RIVALRY: ASU sophomore Nickie Johnson practices her floor routine on Thursday. The No. 25 Sun Devils will travel to Tucson on Friday to face off against No. 19 UA. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics faces rivalry early in season

Rivalries aren’t often renewed at the beginning of the year, but the No. 25 ASU gymnastics squad will be heading down to Tucson this weekend for their Pac-10 opener against the Wildcats.

By Kyle Newman | January 20, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 21

Even with new PED allegations, Lance Armstrong will remain an American favorite.

By Nicole Klauss | January 20, 2011

Victory over UCONN puts Stanford at head of Pac-10

Here are the first power rankings of 2011 for a conference that is proving much tougher than last year.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Women’s hoops aims to avoid upset against WSU

The ASU women’s basketball team has never lost a Field Trip Game. In fact, the Sun Devils have won by 24 points or more in all four previous editions.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Pac-10 led by deep Washington squad

The Pac-10 may only receive two invites to the NCAA tournament this season, and for now, only two teams appear worthy.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Problems staying healthy could hurt men’s hoops in Washington

Between injuries and illness, the ASU men’s basketball team has struggled to stay healthy, which could hurt them on a trip to Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Men’s hoops' struggles shouldn’t be cause for concern quite yet

More than anything else that has occurred on the floor for the Sun Devils this season, Mesa point guard Jahii Carson has provided the program’s faithful, however large or small the size, a reason to be optimistic about its future.

By Nick Ruland | January 19, 2011

Track athletes compete together on and off track

Heading into the indoor portion of the track season, the No. 6 men’s team and the women’s team have tried to bring together the large number of individual athletes and be one team.

By Zach Cavanagh | January 19, 2011

Balancing act: ASU senior Kelcy McKenna shows off her first-place trophy from the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 7. Last semester, McKenna student-taught 40 hours a week while continuing to compete with the tennis team. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

McKenna balances tennis, teaching and winning

Attending full practices and weights while staying on top of classes isn’t easy. Add on student teaching, and it’s almost impossible. But ASU senior tennis player Kelcy McKenna makes it look easy.

By Nicole Klauss | January 19, 2011

Wrestling faces early deficit with injuries in two weight classes

ASU will play host to CS Bakersfield in a Pac-10 showdown inside Wells Fargo Arena on Friday night, one of the Sun Devils’ two remaining home duals.

By Kyle Newman | January 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 20

America is referred to and known as a forgiving country. While this is often true, Americans also love their pets.

By William Boor | January 19, 2011

Pac-10 stars no longer one-and-done freshmen

After several seasons of watching talented underclassmen leave for the NBA, the Pac-10 is once again producing names that garner national recognition.

By Nathan Meacham | January 18, 2011

Great Expectations: The ASU women’s water polo team believes it has one of its strongest rosters in years, and it will need it while competing in the nation’s most competitive conference. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Water polo optimistic despite tough conference

Expectations are high as the 2011 ASU water polo team is boasting the most talented group it has had in years.

By William Boor | January 18, 2011

Szakacsy to move on from football

Samson Szakacsy has decided to pursue other endeavors when he graduates following this semester, rather than play his senior season.

By Andrew Gruman | January 18, 2011

ASU Men's Basketball Prepares For Washington Schools

ASU hopes to turn things around when they face Washington State and the University of Washington this week. Senior guard Jamelle McMillan believes it is imperative they play well in Washington.

By sptvweb | January 18, 2011

Cardinals still stuck after decades of draft pick futility

As Cardinal fans are sure to find out soon, the NFL is not a chicken or egg conundrum — good quarterbacks win.

By Nick Ruland | January 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 19

The NHL goes nerd with team-themed heroes.

By Zach Cavanagh | January 18, 2011

Baseball waits for NCAA decision on appeals

Due to NCAA penalties levied over winter break, the chase for the Sun Devils’ sixth title in 2011 is likely already over.

By Tyler Emerick | January 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 18

This postseason the NFL isn’t exactly putting its best foot forward.

By Tyler Emerick | January 17, 2011

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