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FROM HIS KNEES: Sophomore second baseman Zack MacPhee throws to second after making a diving stop last month against Houston. ASU won two of three in its road series against Oregon. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Winning streak ends but ASU bounces back in final game

The No. 1 ASU baseball teams saw its win streak end at 24 after a 12-inning loss to Oregon on Friday night in Eugene.

By Nick Kosmider | April 4, 2010

Former ASU star Leake jumps straight to majors

Former ASU star pitcher Mike Leake has been named the Cincinnati Reds fifth starter, skipping the minor leagues entirely and jumping straight to the major leagues.

By Kyle Glaser | April 4, 2010

ON TARGET: ASU junior attacker Sarah Harris fires a shot during the Sun Devils’ 14-11 loss to No. 3 California on Saturday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Water polo upset bid fails

The Sun Devil defense would struggle early on, allowing six first-quarter goals to fall behind 6-1 after one quarter of play.

By Greg Dillard | April 4, 2010

MOVING ALONG: ASU senior jumper Jeremy Egboro begins his triple jump during the Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe last month. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Youngsters shine for ASU

ASU heptathletes Keia Pinnick and Samantha Henderson may be young, but that didn’t stop them from showing off their talent at the Jim Click Combined Events meet in Tucson on Friday and Saturday.

By Eric L. Smith | April 4, 2010

RACE TO THE BASE: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich gets a force out in the Sun Devils’ 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday at home. ASU beat UA 11-1 on Saturday, but lost Sunday, 14-2. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball drops rivalry series to UA

What was expected to be a hard-fought battle between two highly ranked in-state rivals with potent offenses turned out to be a set of blowouts.

By Tyler Lockman | April 4, 2010

The Duke Blue Devils advanced to Monday’s national championship game Saturday evening by ousting Big East Tournament Champion West Virginia, 78-57. But that wasn’t what fans will remember from the game.

By Tyler Emerick | April 4, 2010

Runners flock to 2010 Arizona Distance Classic

Runners flocked from around the country to the 6th annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

By Lauren Kyger | April 2, 2010

FIRE AWAY: ASU sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw across the diamond in the Sun Devils' 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday night at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Blown away: Sun Devils drop Pac-10 opener

With Farrington Stadium filled to capacity and the wind blowing out, the No. 10 ASU softball team opened its Pac-10 schedule Thursday night with a loss to No. 2 UA 12-6.

By Tyler Lockman | April 1, 2010

CAN'T TOUCH THIS: ASU junior Seth Blair pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just five hits in the Sun Devils' 1-0 win over Oregon Thursday night in Eugene. The victory extended ASU's school-record winning streak to start the season to 24-0. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Blair shuts down Oregon as ASU survives 1-0

One of the oldest clichés in sports is how during epic duels, it’s a shame somebody has to lose.

By Kyle Glaser | April 1, 2010

TAKING POSITION: The ASU football team lines up for a play during Wednesday's spring practice. The Sun Devils practiced in pads for the first time on Thursday. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Intensity spreads through Sun Devil defense

For sheer violence and volume, the Hadron Collider had nothing on the Sun Devil defense on this day.

By Nick Ruland | April 1, 2010

BIG SHOWDOWN: The ASU water polo team practices at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center earlier this season. The Sun Devils will host No. 3 California on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Water polo eyes upset against No. 3 Cal

MPSF conference play continues this weekend for the ASU water polo team as it host No. 3 California (20-5) at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

By Greg Dillard | April 1, 2010

9 ASU athletes named to Pac-10 All-Academic teams

Six ASU gymnasts and three athletes on the women’s basketball team were named to the Pac-10 All-Academic team Thursday.

By Gina Mizell | April 1, 2010

Tennis sports an international flavor

In order to stay competitive with the nations top tennis programs, many schools have turned to these foreign athletes for a boost.

By Nathan Meacham | April 1, 2010

Devil Dish: April 2

A pickup game with Steven Threet.

By Nathan Meacham | April 1, 2010

HEADING HOME: ASU senior Braxton Marquez takes a swing at the Ping/Golfweek Preview earlier this season Braxton Marquez. The Sun Devils will host the ASU Thunderbird Invitational this weekend. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Golf)

Men’s golf hosts tough competition for Thunderbird Invitational

Home-field advantage can often be a major one in sports.

By Nick Kosmider | April 1, 2010

AIR IT OUT: ASU sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler throws a pass during the Sun Devils’ spring practice on Wednesday. Osweiler will battle junior Steven Threet for the starting job in 2010. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Quarterback battle again focus of spring practice

For the second straight season, the battle for the starting quarterback spot will dominate the talk of spring practice for the ASU football team.

By Andrew Gruman | March 31, 2010

Atkinson named All Pac-10

ASU junior gymnast Mary Atkinson has been named a member of the Pacific-10 All-Conference Team.

By Kyle Glaser | March 31, 2010

Multi-event track athletes head to Jim Click Combined Events

While nearly every athlete will get a break from competition this weekend, the quintet of multi-event athletes will head down to Tucson for the Jim Click Combined Events meet on Thursday and Friday.

By Eric L. Smith | March 31, 2010

LOOK OUT: ASU sophomore Jessica Donovan waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers in February. ASU will begin a three-game series with No. 2 UA Thursday night in the Pac-10 opener for both teams. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Rivalry renewed as ASU opens Pac-10 play against UA

ASU opens Pac-10 conference competition Thursday, and the stakes get a lot higher. Seven of the Pac-10’s eight softball teams are ranked in ESPN/USA’s top 25, including No. 1 Washington.

By Tyler Lockman | March 31, 2010

Devil Dish: April 1

Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire recently told Yahoo! Sports that he is “getting more expensive by the game.”

By Tyler Lockman | March 31, 2010

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