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SCORING MACHINE: ASU sophomore Johnny Ruettiger went 2-for-3 with four runs scored in the Sun Devils’ 15-0 rout of San Diego Monday night at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils cruise past San Diego

After taking the loss on Friday night against Oregon in extra innings, the freshman Brandy Rodgers wanted another shot.

By Andrew Gruman | April 5, 2010

Maggi named Player of the Week

"The Pac-10 announced sophomore shortstop Drew Maggi as its Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in the Sun Devils' road series against Oregon over the weekend."

By Nick Kosmider | April 5, 2010

Devil Dish: April 6

If you haven’t seen the video of Andrew Bogut’s season-ending injury that twisted his elbow out of place, be sure to have a barf bag nearby.

By Eric L. Smith | April 5, 2010

Pac-10 softball preview: Washington and UA the best

After one week of Pac-10 softball, no team is without a conference loss. Seven of the conference’s eight teams are ranked in the top 25 and the only team not ranked is still over .500.

By Tyler Lockman | April 5, 2010

JUST VISITING: Junior Ashlee Brown is one of four international players on the Sun Devild tennis roster. Recruiting players from outside the U.S. has become a common practice for college programs. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Tennis features international flavor

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

By Nathan Meacham | April 5, 2010

Slow start dooms men's golf at Thunderbird Invite

A rough start over the weekend once again spelled trouble for the ASU men's golf team.

By Nick Kosmider | April 5, 2010

Oozeball: Dirty volleyball at ASU

ASU's Student Alumni Association sets up games of oozeball, a dirty version of volleyball in the mud.

By Eric Gembarowski | April 5, 2010

State Press TV at Wrestlemania Axxess

Master Tesfatsion discovers what it truly takes to be a WWE fan.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 5, 2010

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

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