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Devil Dish: Jackson's no-no a rare bright spot

Edwin Jackson's no-hitter last week was a rare bright spot in a miserable season for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

Commentary: Thanks for the memories, Team U.S.A.

The run for the U.S. soccer team in the World Cup is over, but Landon Donovon and Co. left us with lasting memories.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

Drew Maggi and Zack MacPhee will return to anchor the top of the ASU lineup next season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU baseball to return key pieces in 2011

The Sun Devils, who finished the 2010 season 52-10, have plenty to look forward to as it prepares for next season.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

After recording 69 tackles as a freshman, ASU sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been named a 2010 preseason First-Team All-American by Sporting News. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Linebacker Burfict tabbed preseason All-American

ASU sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been named a preseason All-American by Sporting News.

By Nick Kosmider | June 25, 2010

Red-hot UCLA learned plenty from losses to ASU

The Bruins are 20-4 since being swept by the Sun Devils at home in late April.

By Nick Kosmider | June 23, 2010

ASU coach Tim Esmay said the 2010 season will go down as one of his most memorable. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Despite CWS exit, Esmay to remember 2010 season fondly

Despite an early exit in the College World Series, ASU coach Tim Esmay called the 2010 season one of the most rewarding in his coaching career.

By Nick Kosmider | June 23, 2010

Members of the ASU baseball team wait in the dugout before their game against South Carolina at the College World Series. ASU was eliminated with an 11-4 loss. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Stellar season comes to end for ASU at College World Series

The ASU baseball team, the top national seed at the College World Series, was eliminated from the tournament after an 11-4 loss to South Carolina at Rosenblatt Stadium on Tuesday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 22, 2010

Freshman Andrew Aplin (no helmet) and senior Kole Calhoun prepare for their team's elimination game against South Carolina. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Live: ASU vs. South Carolina

Follow the action live as the Sun Devils try to stave of elimination in the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 22, 2010

ASU coach Herb Sendek will welcome seven new players to his 2010-11 Sun Devil basketball team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sendek excited about new cast of players

ASU basketball coach Herb Sendek says he is optimistic about his recent seven-man recruiting class.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

ASU is hoping Tuesday's elimination game against South Carolina won't be its last at Rosenblatt Stadium. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Sun Devils confident they can rebound against South Carolina

ASU hasn't lost back-to-back games all season, a streak the Sun Devils are confident they can keep alive on Tuesday against South Carolina.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

Brothers Riccio Torrez, left, and Raoul Torrez speak to the media following ASU's 6-3 loss to Clemson in the teams' College World Series opener in Omaha, Neb. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Pitching, missed opportunites burn ASU in loss to Clemson

ASU missed several scoring opportunities and couldn't overcome a rough start by pitcher Seth Blair in a 6-3 loss to Clemson in the teams' College World Series opener.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

Riccio Torrez and Kole Calhoun are ready to step on the field in Rosenblatt Stadium.

Live CWS updates: ASU vs. Clemson

Live updates from Day 3 of the College World Series from Omaha, Neb.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY: Stadium crews spent plenty of time on the field during more than six hours of rain delays on Sunday. (Photo by Nick Kosmider

ASU will face Clemson Monday after rain washes away opener

After its scheduled opener with Clemson was washed away by rain Sunday night, ASU will take the field Monday morning at 10 a.m. (8 a.m. in Arizona)

By Nick Kosmider | June 20, 2010

Senior Kole Calhoun has improved his discipline at the plate season, leading to a team-high 62 walks this season.

Calhoun's discipline pays dividends; Blair to start

Senior Kole Calhoun is fourth nationally in walks (62), making him a difficult out for opposing pitchers.

By Nick Kosmider | June 19, 2010

The rains have been the biggest player at Rosenblatt Stadium today. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

ASU's College World Series opener postponed until Monday

Follow along as ASU begins its College World Series run against Clemson.

By Nick Kosmider | June 18, 2010

Utah becomes Pac-10's 12th member

The University of Utah accepted an invitation to become the Pac-10's 12th member on Thursday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 17, 2010

Freshman Deven Marrero and the ASU baseball opens up College World Series play Sunday against Clemson.

Breaking down ASU's College World Series bracket

ASU's side of the College World Series bracket proves that nothing is a given in college baseball.

By Nick Kosmider | June 15, 2010

Texas declines invitation to join Pac-10, stays in Big 12

The University of Texas has declined an invitation to join the Pac-10 Conference and will remain a member of the soon-to-be 10-team Big 12, the school announced on Monday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 14, 2010

LOCKED IN: Jordan Swagerty's poise after giving up a game-tying home run was key to ASU clinching a second straight trip to the College World Series. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Rewind: Swagerty's poise key in Super Regional win

ASU closer Jordan Swagerty turned what could have been a catastrophic mistake into fuel for a stellar outing that helped send ASU to the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 14, 2010

Maggi's home run sends ASU to College World Series

With one swing, Drew Maggi erased a postseason full of frustration and sent his team to the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 13, 2010

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