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United's young ranks

By Laura Randisi and Andrew Peternith · Monday, April 26, 2004

In 1989, while most students were returning home from elementary school to watch Disney Afternoon, Adu was born in Ghana. When 14-year-old sensation Freddy Adu joined the D.C. United this season, he became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history. He is also the highest paid player, who signed a $500 thousand a year contract.

Stay the Course

Monday, April 26, 2004

Sports columnist Adam Montgomery reflects on the year in sports at AU and finds many positive and negative changes.

New AD prepares for her first hire

By Jesse Epstein · Monday, April 26, 2004

When Joni Comstock stepped onto AU's campus as the new Athletic Director four months ago, she had no idea she'd be making such a monstrous hire so quickly. Now, here she sits, about to name the new Women's Basketball head coach, a hire that could make or break her tenure as the AD.

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Men's Tennis wins PL title

By Ian Quillen | April 26

AU's regular-season Men's Tennis match against Army in late March was an epic, spanning over four hours and won in the final singles match on court. In the rematch - this Sunday's Patriot League championship - AU clinched victory before church let out.

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Kief drives Eagles to sixth-place showing

By David Bergman | April 22

For the AU Men's Golf team, the spring season had been a challenge as it struggled to compete in one of the nation's hardest schedules. Coming into the weekend's Bullock Collegiate Classic in Fairborn, Ohio, the Eagles were determined to strike as they prepared to take on the Patriot League in the coming week.

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What about the O's?

By Ian Quillen | April 22

Sports columnist Ian Quillen discusses two teams' chances for a baseball penant.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

By Jesse Epstein | April 22

Brief from the Eagle Sports Desk on two disappointments for Tennis in Florida.

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Eagles wallop PL for title

By Ryan Sherwin | April 22

A dynasty is in the making. The AU Women's Tennis team defeated the Army Black Knights this Sunday in the Patriot League Championship title game. The Eagles dominated the second meeting of the season between these two teams; four of the six matches. The championship is the second in three years for the Eagles, both coming against Army.

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Top 10 Late-round NFL draft picks in recent memory

April 22

While Maurice Clarett and Mike Williams await the ruling as to their eligibility for Saturday's NFL Draft, the rest of the prospective players sit anxiously, waiting to see what team will select them. If the draft goes as it has in previous years, it could be those sneaky late-round picks that make or break a team's playoff chances. With that in mind, The Eagle looks at the top 10 late-round NFL draft picks of recent memory.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

By David Bergman | April 19

The AU Men's Tennis team served up an ace Saturday, defeating Patriot League rival Lafayette 7-0. The Eagles received strong performances from seniors Jonah Fliegelman and Tushar Garg, who won their matches in straight sets.

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Lax Senior Day bittersweet

By Kevin Hilgers | April 19

In any sport, it's usually the seniors that make the storyline on Senior Day. Saturday's Women's Lacrosse match versus Patriot League rival Holy Cross was no exception, although a balanced effort from everyone made it possible.

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Lakers take all

By Ryan Sherwin | April 19

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't the favorite to win the NBA title. Did I stutter? No two ways about it. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are not part of the team to beat this year. Instead, Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell form the one-two punch that will be most feared, at least according to seedings.

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Dream on the Green

By David Bergman | April 15

Columnist David Bergman discusses the recent successes of golf pro Phil Mickelson in this week's Sideline Scholars.

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Top 10 Things We'll Miss During the Impending NHL Lockout

April 15

With NHL owners fighting for a salary cap when the current labor deal expires in September, hockey fans worldwide are bracing for a lockout that may take out the entire season. In the event of a lockout, here are the Top 10 things that will be missed during the non-existent season.

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The year in sports: a look back

April 15

A pictoral look back at the year in sports, covering every facet of American University athletics.

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UConn's sweep saddens Eagles

By Jesse Epstein | April 12

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein articulates his thoughts on AU's athletic presence and school spirit.

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Eagles dominate Midshipmen

By Ian Quillen | April 12

The AU Men's Tennis team swatted Navy into the ground on the Eagles' senior day Saturday, sweeping the Midshipmen 7-0. It was a proper sendoff for AU's five seniors, who have yet to lose a Patriot League team tournament in their careers. More importantly, it kept alive AU's chances of winning the regular season Patriot League title and hosting the PL tournament in two weekends from now.

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Golf bunkers in second day

By David Bergman | April 12

It's supposed to be the season for growth and rebirth, but for the AU Men's Golf team, spring has been nothing but a series of disappointments. Competing in their fourth tournament in as many weeks, the Eagles finished seventh at the Lafayette Collegiate Golf Invitational in Center Valley, Pa.

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AU serves up GW on Senior Day

By Laura Randisi | April 12

Senior day signifies the end of one moment in life and the beginning of another. At AU on Saturday morning, Seniors Kristina Georgieva and Katarina Kollarova were presented with flowers, hugs and good lucks before their final home match against George Washington University. After the ceremony, the Women's Tennis team stepped up to the net with racket in hand and sent the seniors off properly, defeating the Colonials, 4-3.

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Lacrosse trumps Monmouth, 12-8

By Kevin Hilgers | April 12

It's a good thing AU Women's Lacrosse scored four goals in the first 4:37 of the second half, for it was enough to diminish a late-match charge by the visiting Monmouth Hawks in Saturday's non-conference match. But in the end, AU held on to win, 12-8, at Reeves Field despite being outscored by Monmouth 4-2 in the final 18 minutes of the game.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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