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UPSET CITY: ASU junior Kelcy McKenna shows off her backhand during the Sun Devils’ win against Oregon earlier this month at the Whiteman Tennis Center. The Sun Devils beat No. 10 Cal on Saturday, 4-3. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Tennis upsets Cal on Senior Day, falls to Stanford

Senior Day found a way to end poetically for the ASU women’s tennis team.

By Nathan Meacham | March 28, 2010

SHE'S SAFE: ASU junior catcher Lacy Goodman slides across home plate in the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers last month. The Sun Devils swept Cal Poly over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Sweep of Cal Poly closes out softball's nonconference schedule

Strong pitching and a big weekend from sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd propelled ASU softball to a sweep of Cal Poly in the No. 11 Sun Devils’ final series before Pac-10 play.

By Tyler Lockman | March 28, 2010

Devil Dish: March 29

With the Duke Blue Devils making another Final Four, the Duke haters are sure to come out in full force.

By Kyle Glaser | March 28, 2010

HOME, SWEET HOME: The ASU water polo team practices at Mona Plummer Aquatic center earlier this season. The Sun Devils went 3-1 during the Arizona State Invitational over the weekend in their first home matches of the 2010 season. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Water polo goes 3-1 at home invitational

The fans were cheering and the pool was full of competition at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center this past weekend as the ASU water polo team picked up three victories in the Arizona State Invitational.

By Greg Dillard | March 28, 2010

TOUGH OUTING: ASU junior Mary Atkinson performs her balance beam routine during the Pac-10 Championships on Saturday at McKale Center in Tucson. The Sun Devils finished last with a score of 190.675. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Gymnastics falls flat at Pac-10 Championships

The No. 29 Sun Devils (2-17) received six losses and finished dead last in the meet.

By Tyler Emerick | March 28, 2010

Making history: ASU tops Cal to set new school record for best start

The Sun Devils defeated the California 6-1 to up their record to 22-0 to set a new mark for the best start in school history.

By Gina Mizell | March 27, 2010

Baseball beats Cal in Pac-10 opener, ties record for best start in school history

The 2010 ASU baseball team made its way into the history books Friday night, topping Cal to move the 21-0 the season, tying the mark for best start in school history.

By Nick Kosmider | March 27, 2010

WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston talks Wrestlemania

WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston spills on the Valley, being in video games and Wrestlemania XXVI.

By Isaac Easley | March 26, 2010

WOUND UP: ASU sophomore Michelle Brycki gets ready to serve during the Sun Devils’ win against Oreon on March 12. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tennis faces national powers in final home matches

The climax and resolution to the ASU tennis team’s home schedule could be in the same weekend.

By Nathan Meacham | March 25, 2010

PREPARE TO BE BLOWN AWAY: Junior pitcher Seth Blair proceeds through his windup during ASU's 10-1 win over Houston at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

No. 1 baseball opens up Pac-10 play against Cal

No. 1 ASU baseball team says talking about the early season streak is anything but taboo.

By Nick Kosmider | March 25, 2010

QUEEN OF THE BEAM: Senior Kaitlynn Bormann will be ASU's lead performer on the balance beam, where the Sun Devils have struggled all season, at the Pac-10 Championships this weekend in Tucson. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Gymnastics heads to Tucson for Pac-10 Championships

The regular season will come to a zenith Saturday, when all seven teams meet in Tucson to decide the conference champion.

By Tyler Emerick | March 25, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU's 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball faces Cal Poly in final nonconference tune-up

ASU softball team hits the diamond this weekend for one final tune-up against Cal Poly.

By Tyler Lockman | March 25, 2010

Devil Dish: March 26

Take a chill pill, Urban Meyer.

By Gina Mizell | March 25, 2010

WE HAVE LIFTOFF: Sophomore pole vaulter Cara Carpenter starts her ascent at the Baldy Castillo Invite on March 20 at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Track gets early-season test at ASU Invite

The Sun Devils face tougher competition than last week’s home meet, with teams such as Purdue, Notre Dame, UA and Georgia expected to be in Tempe.

By Eric L. Smith | March 25, 2010

HANDS UP: The ASU water polo team runs through practice at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center earlier this week. (Photo by Kyl Thompson)

Water polo hits home pool for first time

The ASU water polo team’s 2010 season began with 20 away games in California, now the team is home to host the Arizona State Invitational in Tempe.

By Greg Dillard | March 25, 2010

RETURN TO THE VALLEY: ASU sophomore pitcher Jake Borup signed with ASU in 2005 and then went on his 2-year Mormon mission. Now Borup is back and leading the team with a 2.42 ERA. (Photo Courtesy of Jason Wise)

Long journey to the hill

For Jake Borup, it seems like it’s been a long time since he first draped the maroon and gold jersey over what were then a narrow set of shoulders.

By Nick Kosmider | March 24, 2010

Devil Dish: March 25

Joe Mauer, the flawless star just re-signed at that price with the Minnesota Twins to the consternation of East Coasters, including whiny analysts like Buster Olney.

By Nick Ruland | March 24, 2010

Blaha and McCormick off to NCAA Championships

Two athletes will head to Columbus, Ohio for the 2010 NCAA Championships to represent the ASU men’s swimming and diving team.

By Nicole Klauss | March 24, 2010

WELL-ROUNDED: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd has blossomed into a triple threat. She is currently leading ASU in batting average, home runs and RBIs while stealing 14 bases and playing solid defense. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Boyd a triple threat in softball’s quest for a title

When Katelyn Boyd first set foot on the field at Farrington Stadium in the fall of 2008, she knew immediately that things had changed.

By Tyler Lockman | March 24, 2010

ONE OF THE BEST: Junior Anthony Robles has earned All-American honors two years in a row and also is known as a model human being by those that know him. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Robles provides inspiration on and off mat

The story of an elite wrestler standing on one leg has captivated many audiences.

By Nathan Meacham | March 24, 2010

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