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Murphy emerges as 'quiet star,' leader during senior season

During her ASU career, senior forward Kayli Murphy has developed into the Sun Devils’ most reliable inside player because of her ability to do just about everything.

By Gina Mizell | March 4, 2010

Fage matures from stay in desert

Gabby Fage thinks she has an American accent. Most people that have grown up stateside would probably disagree.

By Gina Mizell | March 4, 2010

Senior Jerren Shipp has held every role in the ASU men’s basketball program. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Shipp comfortable juggling roles during Sun Devil career

Jerren Shipp has held every role in the ASU men's basketball program. From starter and go-to scorer to sporadically used reserve, the senior swingman has done it all without wasting one moment complaining.

By Andrew Gruman | March 4, 2010

ASU fencer Natalie Vie prepares for the 2012 London Olympic Games

ASU fencer Natalie Vie, while preparing for the 2012 London Olympic Games, also coaches at the Boys and Girls Club and the Phoenix Falcons Fencing Club.

By Andrew Boven | March 4, 2010

PERFECT FORM: ASU sophomore Kahoku Palafox performs her balance beam routine during the Sun Devils’ meet against Oregon State last week at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Gymnastics starts stretch run against Central Michigan

Each of the last three meets for the ASU gymnastics team will weigh a little more heavily than the previous one as the team heads into postseason.

By Tyler Emerick | March 4, 2010

ARMED AND READY: Senior Nadia Abdala prepares for a forehand during the Sun Devils’ match against UC Davis in January. ASU begins Pac-10 play in Washington this weekend. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Tennis opens Pac-10 play in Washington

Pac-10 play begins with the northern-most schools for the ASU women’s team in Washington.

By Nathan Meacham | March 4, 2010

ASU Ultimate Frisbee club

The ASU Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club, the Diablos.

By Jordan Hamm | March 4, 2010

Group of track athletes get ‘last chance’ at Iowa State

A small contingent of ASU track and field athletes has one last chance.

By Eric L. Smith | March 4, 2010

BACK OF THE NET: ASU freshman goalkeeper Amanda Young is unable to make a save during a practice earlier this season. The Sun Devils will play in the Cal Lutheran Invitational this weekend. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Water polo to face unfamiliar competition in tournament

The ASU water polo team continues its 2010 season with a trip to Thousand Oaks, Calif., where they will compete in the Cal Lutheran Invitational.

By Greg Dillard | March 4, 2010

5A Division I basketball semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena: North beats St. Mary's

ASU's Wells Fargo Arena hosts the 2010 Arizona 5A-I high school state championships, including the semi-final game between St. Mary's High School and North High School.

By Andy Suekoff | March 4, 2010

Sun Devils meet USC with better offensive output in mind

The ASU men’s basketball team never wants to go through the offensive struggle that it went through the last time it met the USC Trojans.

By Andrew Gruman | March 4, 2010

ASU hopes to boost tourney resume in Los Angeles

The ASU women’s basketball team’s last games against UCLA and USC more than two months ago literally caused senior guard Danielle Orsillo to have nightmares.

By Gina Mizell | March 4, 2010

NOT UP TO PAR: ASU senior golfer Juliana Murcia had an uncharacteristically tough tournament at the Bruin/Wave Invitational in Santa Clarita, Calif. Still, the No. 1 Sun Devils took second place behind USC. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Strong comeback nets second-place finish for women golfers

More than the weather looked bleak for the No. 1 ASU women's golf team after the first round of the Bruin/Wave Invitational on Monday.

By Nick Kosmider | March 3, 2010

Devil Dish

People really need to stop saying that the Seattle Mariners are going to win the AL West this year. The Angels are still the better team, hands down.

By Kyle Glaser | March 3, 2010

ASU Volleyball to host two spring tournaments

The ASU volleyball team will host two home tournaments this spring, including a sand volleyball tournament.

By Kyle Glaser | March 3, 2010

FOLLOW THROUGH: Junior catcher Lacy Goodman takes a practice swing during a game at Farrington Stadium. ASU will be hosting the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational this weekend in Tempe. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Defense key as softball hosts weekend tournament

With a chance of rain in the forecast, the No. 9 ASU softball team could be facing another wet weekend as it plays six games in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By Tyler Lockman | March 3, 2010

NOT IN TIME: ASU senior first baseman Kole Calhoun stretches to catch a pickoff attempt during a game earlier this year at Packard Stadium. The Sun Devils will open up the Coca-Cola Classic against Cal Poly on Thursday in Surprise. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball off to Surprise for Coca-Cola Classic

For the eighth straight season, the Sun Devils will kick off play in the Coca-Cola Classic at Surprise Stadium, a 45-minute drive from the familiar confines of their home ballpark in Tempe.

By Nick Kosmider | March 3, 2010

ROCK AND FIRE: ASU junior pitcher Merrill Kelly delivers a pitch during a game earlier this season at Packard Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU defeats Meiji University in exhibition

Tokyo baseball team from Meiji University played the Sun Devils in an exhibition game as part of a two-week trip to the United States.

By Nick Kosmider | March 2, 2010

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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.

Men’s golf takes third at USC Invitational

It was the first top-5 finish of the season for ASU.

By Nick Kosmider | March 2, 2010

Commentary: Expand the NCAA Tournament

Why shouldn’t the NCAA tournament expand to include 96 teams?

By Nick Ruland | March 2, 2010

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