Vontaze Burfict said he will sign a deal with the Bengals. “I didn’t get drafted like I wanted to, but I’m blessed to be on an NFL team,” Burfict said.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 28, 2012

Freshman golfer exceeds expectations

By Tiana Chavez | April 24, 2012

Devil Dish: April 24

Charles Barkley said it best: The Thunder won’t win with that offense. Sorry, James Harden fans. It ain’t happening.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 23, 2012

Austin Quick tees off at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational. Quick was one of the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing season for the ASU men’s golf team. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s golf likely to miss postseason after rebuilding year

With a new coach and seven of the nine golfers without prior collegiate experience, the Sun Devils were young and looked tremendously different than last year’s squad.

By Justin Janssen | April 23, 2012

Giulia Molinaro stares down a shot in the PING/ASU Invitational. Molinaro will lead the Sun Devils as the women’s golf team heads to Pullman, Wash., for the Pac-12 championships. (Photo courtesy of Jim Bochenek)

Women’s golf seeks strong finish to impressive season

Despite the fact that the ASU women’s golf team has yet to win an invitational this season, the team believes it has had a productive and successful season.

By Justin Janssen | April 23, 2012

A media member’s journey through ASU athletics

Over my five semesters around Sun Devil athletics, I’ve had the chance to interview as some great people.

By Tyler Emerick | April 23, 2012

Annie Lockwood stands at second base in a game against UCLA on April 6. Lockwood and the Sun Devils have won eight of their last 10 games and are inching closer to No. 1 California in the Pac-12 standings. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball closer to Pac-12 lead after sweep of Stanford

Last weekend’s sweep of No. 16 Stanford put ASU closer to the top of the Pac-12 standings at exactly the middle point of the conference schedule.

By John McKelvey III | April 22, 2012

Joe Eason returns an interception in ASU’s spring football game. Eason had one of two interceptions on the day for the Sun Devils’ defense. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Defense starts slow, finishes strong in spring game

Defensive coordinator Paul Randolph gives credit to offensive coordinator Mike Norvell for the offense’s fast start, but was proud of his defense’s ability to battle back and finish strong

By Master Tesfatsion | April 22, 2012

Michael Eubank looks to pass in Saturday’s Spring Game. Eubank is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position and threw for two touchdowns in the scrimmage. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Offense shines in ASU spring game

Albeit against a simplified defense, the Sun Devils’ offense scored touchdowns on 10 of their 19 possessions and three of those touchdowns were plays of 40 yards of more.

By William Boor | April 22, 2012

James McDonald finishes his swing in a game against UA on April 17. McDonald drove in three runs and was 3-for-4 at the plate in the Sun Devils’ 9–5 loss to the Cardinal on Sunday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Road woes continue as baseball swept by Stanford

The No. 20 Sun Devils had their momentum zapped by the No. 10 Cardinal, as Stanford earned its first sweep of ASU since 1999 with three commanding victories at Sunken Diamond.

By Kyle Newman | April 22, 2012

Devil Dish: April 23

It was cute for a while, but the pandemonium surrounding Blake Griffin needs to stop. Now.

By Josh Nacion | April 22, 2012

Track impresses at Mt. SAC Relays

Chris Benard set the school record in the triple jump Saturday, soaring 16.74 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays to surpass Don Mayfield's 30-year school record in the event.

By Danny Shapiro | April 22, 2012

Tennis sits on postseason bubble after loss to UA

The ASU women’s tennis team looked to extend its winning streak against in-state rival UA to eight years, but the Sun Devils lost 7–0.

By Devin McIntyre | April 22, 2012

Leighann Sahagun returns a volley in a match against Sacramento State on March 2. Because of injuries, Sahagun has moved up in the Sun Devils’ order and will be a large contributor when the team faces UA this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis seeks win over UA to close regular season

The ASU women’s tennis faces its final challenge of the regular season: rival UA in Tucson on Friday.

By Devin McIntyre | April 19, 2012

Track to face elite competition at Mt. SAC Relays

After finishing the home slate last weekend, the Sun Devils will begin the final stretch of the season facing some of the best competition in the world.

By Danny Shapiro | April 19, 2012

Pat Tillman (left) walks out for a pre-game coin toss. Tillman will be honored Saturday during the eighth annual Pat’s Run. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Media Relations)

Pat’s Run, spring game to highlight weekend

Prior to Saturday’s spring game, the Pat Tillman Foundation will host the eighth annual Pat’s Run in honor of the late Pat Tillman.

By William Boor | April 19, 2012

Hillary Bach stands in the pitcher’s circle during a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach and the Sun Devils will play host to the erratic No. 16 Cardinal this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball prepares for unpredictable Stanford team

As the Sun Devils readied themselves to take on No. 16 Stanford, the players knew they were in for a tough week.

By John McKelvey III | April 19, 2012

Devil Dish: April 20

The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins game on Wednesday was more embarrassing for hockey than any level of disorder could have been.

By John McKelvey III | April 19, 2012

Football coach Todd Graham holds up a T-shirt at a press conference Thursday morning to announce the football team’s plan to return to Camp Tantozona this summer. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Football to raise funds, return to Camp Tontozona

If the team raises the necessary funds to return, the Sun Devils will attend Camp Tontozona with a scrimmage set to take place on Aug. 18.

By William Boor and Master Tesfatsion | April 19, 2012

James Morrison carries the ball in a scrimmage on March 31. Morrison considered transferring schools last fall, but has played well in Cameron Marshall’s absence this spring. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Morrison making most of opportunities in spring camp

Prior to last year’s spring camp, senior running back James Morrison contemplated transferring. He reached out to other schools, but he didn’t get any scholarship opportunities.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 18, 2012

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