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AU strong in 2-1 OT win

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 30

With the clock ticking away in overtime, AU defender Mikalia Weaver took a redirect in the penalty box and tapped it past the Bryant University keeper for a 2-1 victory.

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Volleyball drops to 0-3 on the season

By Sam Lindauer | August 30

AU volleyball played George Washington University and Georgetown University in a weekend tournament, losing both contests 3-1. The Lady Eagles played a better game against George Washington than against Georgetown. Despite losing three of four sets to GW, the Eagles were never behind by double digits. ...

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MLB's worst may struggle to improve

By Sam Lindauer | August 30

Most baseball fans won't be enjoying September because their teams are already out of contention. Fans in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and D.C. are marking off the days until football season, as their annual disappointment has settled. Fans of the chronically disastrous franchises should take solace in ...

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Defense key in FH's victory over Richmond

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 30

AU field hockey won their second game of the season 2-1 over their yearly rival Richmond University. Defense was key for the Lady Eagles as they limited Richmond to only six shots, of which only two made to goalie Alyssa Poorman. On top of their tight defense, AU was able to generate the most offense ...

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AU ties defending champs Maryland Terrapins in exhibition

By Tyler Tomea | August 26

AU men's soccer had a major moral victory Sunday, tying the Maryland Terrapins, last year's national champions, 1-1.

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NL West sparks excitement

By Sam Lindauer | August 26

In the National League, the races in the East and Central are looking more like jogs to the finish line as the Phillies and Cardinals have left their respective division rivals far behind. The West is a completely different story.

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Field hockey ties 14th in poll

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 26

AU's field hockey team will start the season tied for 14th with Boston College in the 2009 Kookbaurra/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I Preseason Poll.

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AU coach to represent U.S.

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 13

AU's assistant track and field coach Julie Culley will be representing the United States at the 12th IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Berlin, Germany. The third-year assistant coach qualified for the world championships in July at the 2009 Metting International d'athletisme de la Provience ...

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2009-10 AU men's basketball schedule

August 13

November Tue. 3 Randolph Macon (exhibition) 7:30 p.m. Sun. 8 Catholic (exhibition) 4:30 p.m. Fri. 13 @ St. Francis (Pa.) 7:00 p.m. Mon. 16 Albany 7:30 p.m. Wed. 18 Mt. St. Mary's 7:30 p.m. Sat. 21 Florida Atlantic 12:00 p.m. Mon. 23 Fairfield 7:30 p.m. Wed. 25 Manhattan 7:30 p.m. Sat. 28 @ Maryland-Eastern ...

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Sneak peek: AU fall sports lineup

By Andrew Tomlinson | August 13

There's lots to look for in AU's sports teams this fall.

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D.C. sports will satisfy all sports fans

By Sam Lindauer | August 13

AU is not the only hot bed for sports this year. Washington, D.C. boasts some of the most (and, if we're being honest, least) successful teams on the East Coast. The city will be able to provide something for everyone, whether it is the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB. Washington Capitals Last season, the Caps ...

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Field hockey looks to frosh next season

By Andrew Tomlinson | June 18

The AU field hockey team may have a strong year as eight of their 11 starters return next year. AU has built a strong field hockey team over the past few years, winning six consecutive Patriot League titles. They had high hopes coming into the season last year, but an early slide led to a lower seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

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Wrestling team touts high GPA

By Andrew Tomlinson | June 18

The AU wrestling team has achieved the highest grade-point average in Division I for the second year in a row, according to a statement from the AU Athletic Department. The team had two wrestlers finish in the top 10 at the 2009 championships, but that was not their only honor of the year.

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Draft pick brings hope for Nationals

By Sam Lindauer | June 18

So far this year, the Nationals have lived up to their reputation. The Nats are dead last in the National League East. In fact, they have the worst record in baseball. There does not appear to be much hope for the Nationals to be a playoff contender, which should not surprise anyone who has followed this team over the last few years.

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Caps push series to the brink

By Andrew Tomlinson | April 27

The Washington Capitals are one win away from completing a comeback of momentous proportions, led by the supporting cast of Matt Bradley, Tom Poti and Brooks Laich. Game 7 is Tuesday and you can bet your life that the Capitals are more than ready. They were in this position last year against the Philadelphia Flyers, but squandered their opportunity to advance to the second round in overtime.

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NL Central has more work to do

By Sam Lindauer | April 27

With almost a month of the young season finished, we continue to preview the MLB with a look at the National League Central. Last year's NL Central champs, the Chicago Cubs, have the most talent in their division. The Cubs have a strong lineup, which includes Alfonso Soriano, Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez.

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Kobe lights up the Jazz

By Ari Comart | April 27

Kobe Bryant dominated the Utah Jazz during the first quarter and gave the Los Angeles Lakers a much needed final push down the stretch, as the Lakers beat the Jazz 108-94, to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series. Bryant had one of his worst shooting games in years on Thursday, when he went 5-for-24.

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