At times in recent years, the concept of a student- athlete has been eroded because of the lure of big professional contracts, alleged cheating scandals and lax attitudes regarding academic success.

By Erik Schimmel | April 15, 2009

Devil Dish

Like many around the ASU community, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Sun Devil football coach Bruce Snyder on Monday.

By Gina Mizell | April 14, 2009

Q&A with junior tennis player Nadia Abdala

In sports, some superstitions are nearly as old as the games themselves. For junior tennis player Nadia Abdala, a bevy of superstitious tendencies helps her get through a match.

By Tim O'Donnell | April 13, 2009

Devil Dish

Back in my day, Facebook was just for young folk like myself. I remember signing up for it after I graduated high school in 2005. What a rush.

By Alex Espinoza IV | April 13, 2009

Commentary: Pedrioa's remarks in foul territory

If the small town of Woodland, Calif., is hurting for some tourism dollars this year, it can thank its native son and former Sun Devil baseball player Dustin Pedroia.

By Erik Schimmel | April 13, 2009

No. 1 baseball falls to WSU

On Easter Sunday in Tempe, score one for superstition. Unlucky number 13 was at it again.

By Nick Ruland | April 12, 2009

Water polo wraps up season

The No. 8 Sun Devil water polo team (13-11, 0-6 MPSF) closed its season with a trip to San Diego, where it faced No. 7 San Diego State (20-8, 0-6 MPSF) Saturday.

By James King | April 12, 2009

Past football coach Snyder dies of cancer

Former ASU football coach Bruce Snyder died of cancer at the age of 69 on Monday, a University press release stated.

By Nick Kosmider | April 12, 2009

ASU hosts clinics for local coaches

ASU football coach Dennis Erickson has always stressed the importance of establishing a strong recruiting base with local high schools if the Sun Devils are going to grow into a consistent contender.

By Gina Mizell | April 9, 2009

Former walk-on now national champ

The date was Feb. 15, 2008.

By Erik Schimmel | April 8, 2009

Harden leaves ASU for the NBA

In a crisp white shirt and tie sitting next to his mom, James Harden uttered the words Sun Devil fans have long feared to hear.

By Alex Espinoza IV | April 8, 2009

ASU baseball drops second to Arkansas

A harmless ground ball to third base was the beginning of the end.

By Nick Ruland | April 8, 2009

Harden expected to announce decision to enter NBA draft

ASU sophomore star James Harden has decided to enter the NBA draft, several sources reported on Tuesday. Harden is expected to make the official announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.

By Nick Kosmider | April 7, 2009

Devil Dish

There are always a lot of great stories on opening day. When the season begins, players who have worked their way up from the farm for years finally get a chance to set foot on a Major League field.

By Nick Kosmider | April 7, 2009

ASU athletes become literacy coaches

After finishing a near-3 hour spring football practice, ASU senior wide receiver Brandon Smith ignores his most recent batch of aches and pains and makes his way over to the sidelines to see a special

By Nick Kosmider | April 7, 2009

Devil Dish

The sports world never ceases to amuse me.

By Nick Ruland | April 6, 2009

No. 8 Water polo drops close match to No. 5 Cal

The No. 8 ASU water polo team fell to No. 5 Cal on Saturday in Berkeley, Calif. The Sun Devils trailed 6-4 at halftime but managed to narrow the margin to one entering the fourth period.

By James King | April 5, 2009

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