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A preview of the Eagles this fall

By Tyler Tomea | August 23

A look at how AU’s fall sports teams shape up in 2012.

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Adding QB Griffin signals new era for Redskins

By Eric Saltzman | August 23

If you are a Redskins fan, or just a football fan for that matter, you have a lot to look forward to.

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Lumpkins, Rishell among athletes to keep an eye on

By Samantha Raphelson | August 23

As AU sports teams come off another successful year, let’s take a look at some of the top athletes to watch heading into the 2012-2013 seasons. Stephen Lumpkins, Senior Forward, Men’s Basketball Lumpkins returns to AU after being drafted as a pitcher by the Kansas City Royals in 2011 and briefly ...

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Villanova shuts out women’s soccer in season opener

By Tyler Tomea | August 19

The Eagles only mustered a single shot at The Wildcats on August 17, leading to a defeat of 2-0.

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Brewer, Hinkle set to continue basketball careers overseas

August 19

Two of AU's best basketball players have joined professional teams in Europe.

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Morse’s grand slam brings Nationals to victory over Mets

By Gennaro Farone | August 18

Michael Morse earned the Washington Nationals' first grand slam of the season in August 17's game against the Mets.

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Lumpkins eyes return to men’s basketball team

By Josh Paunil | August 14

Stephen Lumpkins plans to return to the AU men’s basketball team for the 2012-2013 season, Head Coach Jeff Jones announced August 14. “I always planned to return to American and complete my degree,” Lumpkins said in a statement. “Being away for a year made me realize how much I miss basketball. ...

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Strasburg shuts down Marlins in 4-1 Washington win

By Gennaro Farone | August 7

The Nationals had a good game August 5 as Strasburg pitched six scoreless innings and Morse added another game to his hitting streak.

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Nationals earn sweep of Giants in dramatic fashion

By Gennaro Farone | July 11

Sporting Washington's 1924 uniforms, the Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants narrowly in the final inning.

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Nationals notch 9-3 victory over Lincecum, Giants

By Gennaro Farone | July 4

The Nationals pounded in 13 runs against the Giants to back up their "bulldog" pitcher Zimmerman.

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Nats losing streak at four following 5-4 loss to Rays

By Gennaro Farone | June 20

The Nationals lost Tuesday to the Rays, whose relief pitcher was ejected when umpires found pine tar on his glove.

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Braves slip past Nationals 3-2 in series finale

By Gennaro Farone | June 4

The Washington Nationals fell to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Nationals Park June 3 in the finale of the two-game weekend series between the clubs.

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Strasburg’s seven shutout innings propel Nats past Braves, 2-0

By Gennaro Farone | June 3

The Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Braves 2-0 June 2 at Nationals Park, in a game that saw two of baseball’s best young pitchers square off.

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Nats avoid sweep with 9-3 win over Orioles

By Gennaro Farone | May 20

The Washington Nationals won the Battle of the Beltways on May 20, despite pitcher Stephen Strasburg's sore arm.

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Thanks to those who helped me get here

By Ben Lasky | May 1

The Eagle's Ben Lasky says goodbye as he gets ready to graduate.

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NHL punishment needs consistency

By Eric Saltzman | May 1

Inconsistent punishments have cast a shadow on this years NHL postseason.

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Navy knocks out AU

May 1

AU Womens Lacrosse lost 13-5 to Navy.

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