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Change in philosophy shapes Washington Redskins' offseason

By Ben Lasky · Sunday, March 21, 2010

What is going on with the Washington Redskins? The team that is usually on a spending spree at this time of year has only signed one big name player—running back Larry Johnson—and he does not seem to be a big part of the team’s future.

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The Eagle's NCAA picks

March 17

The sports staff's NCAA bracket was designed by taking a vote on each game in each round. Every pick was decided by a majority vote. We welcome all critiques and commentary at sports@theeagleonline.com.

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Podcast: 'Last Place Finish'

March 17

Assistant Sports Editor Sam Lindauer and Sports Editor Andrew Tomlinson sit down and discuss the Washington Nationals and Stephen Strasburg. They also touch on the AU men's and women's basketball teams. This week's episode concludes with a discussion of some of the moves in NFL free agency.

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Reasons to watch AU women’s B-ball

By Kate Greubel | March 3

March has arrived, and now it’s time for basketball teams across the country to lay it all on the line in the hopes of competing for national fame. For the AU women’s basketball team, the NCAA tournament is just three games away. This year’s team has more potential than ever before to clinch AU’s first women’s Patriot League Championship after finishing 13-1 in conference play, the best in school history. Let’s take a look at a few of the many reasons the Eagles could soar through the Patriot League tournament and why AU should pay attention.

BRINGING IT HOME — Stephen Lumpkins nets a two-handed slam dunk in the Eagles 78-60 win on Saturday in Bender Arena.
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Men's basketball clinches Patriot League tournament home game

By Elliot Jeffords | February 28

The AU men’s basketball team stood victorious over Lafayette College at the Patriot League game Saturday. With 26 points coming from junior Vlad Moldoveanu, the final score was 78-60. This win gave AU fourth seed in the Patriot League Tournament starting Wednesday. Their first game will pit the Eagles against the Navy Midshipmen.

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Students gather in Tavern to watch Olympic gold medal hockey game

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 28

The Tavern erupted in an explosion of cheering, clapping and chants of "U-S-A" Sunday night, and this time the noise was not for a political election or address. Instead, the students filling the dining area were celebrating Zach Parise's game-tying goal with 25 seconds left in Sunday's Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Canada.

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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