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Sophomore Jesper Kennegard takes a few practice swings at Karsten Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon before the start of the season.

Q&A: ASU junior Jesper Kennegard dishes about golf, Arizona’s weather and missing mom’s home cooking

It made be cold right now in his home land of Sweden, but ASU junior golfer Jesper Kennegard's game this season has been burning up the course.

By Nick Kosmider | March 30, 2010

Former gold medalist brings knowledge to ASU

Olympic gold medalist Dan O’Brien mentors three men and two women who compete in the decathlon and heptathlon, respectively.

By Eric L. Smith | March 30, 2010

WWE superstars speak at Wrestlemania press conference

John Cena and other WWE superstars talk about Wrestlemania and what it means to them.

By Isaac Easley | March 30, 2010

up and over: ASU freshman guard Sabrina McKinney attempts a shot over Stanford senior center Jayne Appel in the Sun Devils’ 62-43 loss to the Cardinal last month at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU women go through rebuilding process in 2009-2010

Call the 2009-10 ASU women’s basketball season what you want — a down year, a transition year, a disappointing year. The Sun Devils were ultimately rebuilding.

By Gina Mizell | March 29, 2010

HARD HIT: Matthew Tucker goes for a tackle against the UA Wildcats during last season's final game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

New offense key as Sun Devils kick off spring football

For the Sun Devils, “Day 1” is Tuesday, as the team kicks off the spring football portion of its schedule, which concludes April 24 with the annual spring game.

By Nick Kosmider | March 29, 2010

Cardinals should consider trading for McNabb

"What could be more critical to carrying on the organization’s momentum, as offseason activity suggests management is serious about, than replacing the Hall of Fame conductor of a pass-happy offense?"

By Nick Ruland | March 29, 2010

Devil Dish: March 30

"For many students nearing the end of their college careers, schedules are loaded. Class work, internships and, gulp, job searches, can consume time and bring endless stress."

By Nick Kosmider | March 29, 2010

Freshman divers post strong marks at NCAA meet

ASU’s men’s swimming team sent two freshmen to represent them at the 2010 NCAA Championships, and they represented the Sun Devils well.

By Nicole Klauss | March 28, 2010

HOME FREE: Senior Raoul Torrez slides across the plate as the game-winning run in ASU’s 3-2 win on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Pentis)

23-0: ASU sweeps Cal to extend school-record start

On Saturday, the No. 1 ASU baseball team defeated Cal to set a school record for best start by moving to a 22-0 record.

By Nick Kosmider | 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 Scott Stuk)

Whiting heaves world-leading shot put mark at ASU Invitational

The sprinting showdown between ASU and Texas A&M failed to happen at the ASU Invitational this past weekend, but one Sun Devil made sure there was still plenty of excitement.

By Eric L. Smith | March 28, 2010

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

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

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