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Devil Dish: June 1

This is the time of year I often come to dread. But this summer is different. This year, we have football. Or is it soccer?

By Nick Kosmider | May 31, 2010

YE ON THE TARGET: ASU freshman Jennifer Johnson lines up her put during the NCAA Championship match. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER JAECKELS)

Golfer Jennifer Johnson exceeds goals as freshman

ASU golfer Jennifer Johnson earned All-American honors during her freshman season in Tempe

By Nick Kosmider | May 31, 2010

Sun Devils defeat Stanford, take Pac-10 title

ASU earned a at least a share of the Pac-10 title with a 4-2 win over Stanford . The team will begin its quest for a second straight College World Series appearance this Friday.

By Nick Kosmider | May 29, 2010

Football alumni describe transition to motorsport

Their opportunity came in an unlikely manner— as NASCAR pit crew members.

By Haley Shore | May 29, 2010

Pat Tillman selected for College Football Hall of Fame

Former ASU linebacker Pat Tillman has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

By Nick Kosmider | May 27, 2010

UA throttles ASU baseball to end 10-game streak

ASU was routed UA 12-4 in front of 2,325 at Sancet Field on Sunday to even the Pac-10 rivals' series at a game apiece.

By Nick Kosmider | May 16, 2010

Baseball mauls BYU to earn 40th win

The Sun Devils, showing no signs of rust from a weekend off, throttled the Cougars 14-0 to record their 40th win of the season.

By Nick Kosmider | May 10, 2010

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SUPPORT FROM THE HIGHER-UPS: ASU athletic director Lisa Love high-fives ASU softball head coach Clint Meyers after the 9-0 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats that May 24th at Farrington Stadium that sent ASU to the Softball World Series in Oklahoma City.

5 years later, Love still heart of ASU athletics

It’s been five years since she was hired to serve as the Vice President of University of Athletics at ASU in a tenure that has already featured a mix of highs and lows.

By Gina Mizell | May 3, 2010

2009-2010 All-State Press Team

The State Press sports staff picks the best athletes of the 2009-2010 Sun Devils from all sports.

By State Press Staff | May 3, 2010

Devil Dish: May 4

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my experience at The State Press in some shape or form.

By Gina Mizell | May 3, 2010

Shout at the Devils: Episode 4, May 3

State Press TV goes the Sun Angel Track Classic, talks to a 66-year-old track star, learns what break dancing is all about and meets a one-legged cage fighter.

By Isaac Easley | May 3, 2010

Water polo finishes season without conference win

The ASU water polo team capped off the 2010 season with an eighth-place finish in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships in Los Angeles this past weekend.

By Greg Dillard | May 2, 2010

ROAD WARRIORS: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich eyes a pitch during the Sun Devil's 3-0 victory over Oregon earlier this month. ASU won two of three at No. 14 Stanford this past weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball takes series win at Stanford

A stellar outing from sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach gave ASU the win 3-0 in the series opener, but lackluster pitching and a lifeless offense in game two led to an 8-0 loss.

By Tyler Lockman | May 2, 2010

Baseball sweeps Bruins on road to take control of Pac-10

The No. 2 Sun Devils dominated No. 9 UCLA on the road in Westwood, Calif., outscoring the Bruins 23-5 in a three-game sweep.

By Nick Kosmider | May 2, 2010

ASU track and field wins 17 events at rivalry meet

Whether they were lighting up the track or tearing up the field, the ASU men’s and women’s track and field teams received strong performances from all over in their Double Dual meet this past weekend against UA and NAU.

By Eric L. Smith | May 2, 2010

Devil Dish: May 3

Soccer isn’t popular in the United States for a reason.

By Nathan Meacham | May 2, 2010

REACHING OUT: Sophomore right fielder Annie Lockwood tries to catch a foul ball during ASU's 3-0 win over Oregon on Sunday. The Sun Devils head up to Stanford for a three-game set this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU softball meets struggling Stanford on road

Some seasons, softball is a game of luck. Sometimes teams see very little injuries and other times a whole slew of injuries occur.

By Tyler Lockman | April 29, 2010

TOURNAMENT TIME: Sophomore attacker Annabelle Carter fires a pass during ASU's 14-11 loss to California earlier this month. The Sun Devils will face Stanford in the first round of the MPSF Tournament in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Sun Devils bound for Los Angeles for MPSF conference tournament

The 2010 MPSF Championships kick off Friday afternoon for the No. 9 Sun Devils (16-12, 0-7 MPSF) in Los Angeles.

By Greg Dillard | April 29, 2010

CLASH OF THE TITANS: Sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi reaches back to first base safely in ASU's 10-4 win over Washington on Sunday. The Sun Devils will face UCLA in a conference matchup of top-10 teams in Los Angeles this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball heads west for top-10 showdown with UCLA

Driving on a bus from Tempe to Los Angeles on Thursday, the ASU baseball team had plenty of opportunity to ponder its crucial Pac-10 clash with No. 9 UCLA, which starts Friday.

By Nick Kosmider | April 29, 2010

AN ARIZONA AFFAIR: Freshman Jeremy Marcinko prepares to throw the javelin during the Baldy Castillo Invitational last month at Sun Angel Stadium. The Sun Devils will take on UA and NAU in the Double Dual in Tucson this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU track and field set for Double Dual

The sport of track and field may be different from other collegiate athletic events, because there are no conference standings or win-loss records. But the rivalries are just as heated.

By Eric L. Smith | April 29, 2010

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