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UNDER FIRE: Former ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy addresses the media in Tempe last spring. The baseball program was sanctioned Wednesday for alleged violations during Murphy’s tenure. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

ASU self-imposes baseball sanctions, team vacates 44 wins

ASU will vacate 44 of 49 wins from the 2007 season, the year it won the first of back-to-back-to-back conference titles

By Nick Kosmider | April 21, 2010

Devil Dish: April 22

Lorena Ochoa, 28, has been the LPGA’s star and No. 1 ranked golfer since the retirement of Annika Sorenstam in 2008.

By Nicole Klauss | April 21, 2010

Commentary: Esmay should transition from interim to permanent

However you want to phrase Esmay’s performance this year, the argument to retain him is so overwhelmingly strong that it would seem to defy the question itself.

By Nick Ruland | April 21, 2010

TWO OF THE BEST: ASU freshman baseman Sam Parlich looks on after a play at second base during ASU's 12-6 loss to U A are ranked in the top 10 nationally. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Washington, UA on top of Pac-10 Power Rankings

After three weeks of play, here’s how one of the nation’s most competitive conference stacks up.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

FIGHTING THROUGH: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd (broken fingers) is among the numerous SU softball players who have played through injuries during the 2010 season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Playing through the pain just part of job for ASU softball

The Sun Devils have faced a slew of injuries this season as they work toward their fifth consecutive Women’s College World Series appearance, and it all started during the fall season.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

Magee makes his mark on diamond as well as gridiron

He’s here because he enjoys the camaraderie, reveling in the nuances and the atmosphere of a sport far different than the one he plays on Saturdays in the fall as a linebacker.

By Nick Kosmider | April 21, 2010

Softball's Rogers welcomes pressure of leading role

Rogers sat down with The State Press to discuss softball, her reputation as a comedian and Glee.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

FAVORITE SON: ASU sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi records an out during ASU's 4-2 loss to U A on Tuesday. The Sun Devils will host Washington for a three-game se this weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Knutson faces former team as ASU welcomes Huskies

Knutson will be in a dugout opposite that of UW for the first time in his career, and his former team has struggled this year but has had a few miracles up its sleeve.

By Kyle Glaser | April 21, 2010

DUCK HUNTERS: The ASU softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore outfielder Anniw Lockwood during the Sun Devils' loss to Kentucky earlier this season. ASU will face Oregon in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball not taking young Oregon team lightly

After a humbling sweep at the hands of No. 17 California last weekend, the ASU softball team is not underestimating the Ducks as they roll into Tempe for three games this weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

Ciganda becomes first back-to-back Pac-10 champ

Sophomore Carlota Ciganda became the first golfer in Pac-10 history to claim back-to-back individual titles and only the second golfer in the conference's history to win two.

By Nick Kosmider | April 21, 2010

READY FOR THE PAC: ASU senior Nadia Abdala and the rest of the ASU women’s tennis team will be competing in the Pac-10 Championships in Ojai, Calif. starting Thursday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tennis heads to Ojai for Pac-10 Championships

The ASU women’s tennis team transfers back to tournament mode for the Pac-10 Championships Thursday.

By Nathan Meacham | April 21, 2010

Gymnast Atkinson ready for NCAA meet

All of this season’s woes can easily be forgotten with one stellar performance by ASU junior Mary Atkinson Thursday at the NCAA National Championships.

By Tyler Emerick | April 21, 2010

Gerell Robinson talks the future of ASU

Gerell Robinson talks with SPTV.

By Andrew Boven | April 21, 2010

Brock Osweiler talks ASU football

Quarterback Brock Osweiler talks ASU football with State Press Television.

By Andrew Boven | April 21, 2010

Interview with ASU recruit George Bell

ASU's newest recruit George Bell sits down with SPTV.

By Andrew Boven | April 21, 2010

JUST IN TIME: ASU sophomore infielder Riccio Torrez catches an out at first base during the Sun Devils' 4-2 loss to UA on Tuesday night at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

No. 1 Sun Devils fall to rival Wildcats

Freshman Brady Rodgers was impressive and was burned only by a three-run fourth in which he hit and walked consecutive batters to start the frame.

By Nick Kosmider | April 20, 2010

TOUGH BREAK: ASU senior offensive lineman Jon Hargis (No. 59) tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the Sun Devils' scrimmage on Saturday, putting his 2010 season in doubt. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Starting lineman Hargis lost to torn ACL

Judging by the past few seasons, the acronym for the ASU offensive line actually stands for “Always Snakebitten Unit.”

By Nick Ruland | April 20, 2010

Brycki named Pac-10 Player of the Week

ASU sophomore Michelle Brycki has been named the Pac-10 Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for the week of April 12-18.

By Kyle Glaser | April 20, 2010

A HAPPY REUNION: The ASU doubles tandem of juniors Micaela Hein and Kelcy McKenna, who earned All-American honors last season, have been reunited for the Pac-10 Championships after rarely playing together during the 2010 season. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Q&A with doubles tandem Kelcy McKenna and Micaela Hein

A great duo is hard to find.

By Nathan Meacham | April 20, 2010

Devil Dish: April 21

The past two Stanley Cup Finals have pitted the Detroit Red Wings against the Pittsburgh Penguins, so it hasn’t been real exciting if you aren’t a fan of those teams.

By Eric L. Smith | April 20, 2010

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