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Nats’ pitching staff looks weak without healthy Strasburg

By Eric Saltzman · Monday, March 21, 2011

After looking at the Nationals’ position players last week, we’ll take a look at the ever-evolving pitching rotation this week.

Women’s basketball knocked out by Navy in Patriot League Tournament final

By Tyler Tomea · Monday, March 14, 2011

The Navy Midshipmen rallied from a 30-18 halftime deficit to defeat the AU women’s basketball team 47-40 Saturday.

Newcomers and veterans look to fill void left by Dunn

By Eric Saltzman · Monday, March 14, 2011

With just over two weeks until the start of the 2011 MLB regular season, let’s take a look at the Washington Nationals’ players who are looking to lead their team to its first winning season since Nationals Park was built in 2005.

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NFL lockout will have major repercussions beyond the gridiron

By Samantha Raphelson | March 14

The NFL has officially locked out the players after failing to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement after the old one expired last Friday. The NFL Players Association dissolved and is now going the litigation route in order to achieve what they deem is a fair share of the $9 billion in revenue the NFL makes every year.

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Men's basketball advances to Patriot League semifinals with 69-53 win over Colgate

By Michael Gardner | March 3

The Eagles will face Lafayette in the next round.

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Brewer leads AU in double-overtime win over Lafayette

By Eric Saltzman | February 28

The Eagles ended their regular season with a double-overtime 95-92 victory against Lafayette Saturday.

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With trade deadline over, focus shifts to potential NBA playoff matchups

By Tyler Tomea | February 28

There is a player revolt in Detroit, Minn. has Eddy Curry, Darko Milicic and Sebastian Telfair on its roster and Baron Davis has been reunited with a coach he hates. I love the NBA trade deadline!

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UMBC withstands comeback effort, defeat Eagles 13-10

By Mark Natale | February 28

The AU women’s lacrosse team fell to the University of Maryland - Baltimore County Retrievers 13-10 Saturday after failing to recover from a 10-5 deficit early in the second half.

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Women end regular season on high note

By Samantha Raphelson | February 28

The AU women’s basketball team earned a share of the Patriot League regular season championship after an 82-47 victory over the Lafayette Leopards on Saturday afternoon.

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Men's basketball beats Navy, 69-65

By Michael Gardner | February 24

Behind senior Vlad Moldoveanu's 28 and Nick Hendra's 11 points, the men’s basketball team defeated the Navy Midshipmen 69-65 in their last regular season home game.

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Women come back from deficit to take top spot in Patriot League

By Tyler Tomea | February 21

The AU women’s basketball team exploded for 50 second-half points en route to a 73-62 come-from-behind victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders Saturday in Worcester, Mass. Two wins in the team’s final two contests will now clinch the No. 1 seed in the Patriot League Tournament for the Eagles.

TEAM PLAYER â€” Senior guard Nick Hendra dribbles by College of the Holy Cross defenders during AUâ€™s 64-60 win on Sunday. Hendra finished with nine assists and 8 points. AU clinched the number two seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.

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AU clinches No. 2 seed in Patriot League Tournament

By Michael Mcelveen | February 21

AU beat Holy Cross, 64-60 on Feb. 20.

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A warning to the team that dares sign the best player in baseball

By Ben Lasky | February 21

With the Albert Pujols extension deadline passed, almost every team and fan in baseball is hoping to acquire The Machine’s services next offseason. However, Pujols, or anyone his age for that matter, is not worth a 10-year contract.

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Men’s basketball needs better focus to reach NCAA tourney

By Mark Natale | February 21

Hey, look at that. Our team is second in the standings. Yes, AU, our men’s basketball team has now officially locked up the second seed in the Patriot League Tournament for next month.

towering â€” Junior forward Stephen Lumpkins goes for two against a Colgate defender during Saturdayâ€™s 69-60 win over the Raiders. He put up a season-high 27 points in the first ever Bender Arena â€œWhite Out,â€ where fans received new Blue Crew white T-shirts.

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Lumpkins puts up season-high in victory over Colgate

February 14

In the first Bender Arena White Out, the men’s basketball team, helped by Troy Brewer, Vlad Moldoveanu and Stephen Lumpkins, beat Colgate University 69-60.

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Women’s basketball beats Colgate to move into tie for first place in conference

By Eric Saltzman | February 14

Senior forward Liz Leer grabbed her 686th rebound, tying Beth Shearer for 3rd all-time in AU history, as the Eagles beat the Colgate University Raiders 69-49 in Hamilton, N.Y.

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Burning questions at NBA All-Star Break

By Tyler Tomea | February 14

The dead period in sports that follows the Super Bowl can only mean one thing: it’s time for an NBA column that answers the league’s burning questions at the All-Star break.

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Where is the love among feuding sports stars?

By Ben Lasky | February 14

Yes, I know Valentine’s Day was yesterday, but it’s the middle of February for God’s sake. Pitchers and catchers are just reporting to camp, the NFL season just ended, the NBA has just about reached the All-Star break and the NHL, well, is the NHL. So here are a few people who need to get their acts together and show each other some love on Valentine’s Day 2012.

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Eagles win nail-biter with last second free throw

By Sam Lindauer | February 7

The men's basketball team beat Lehigh on Sunday, 62-61.

GOING UP STRONG â€” Sophomore center Stephanie Anya shoots over a defender in AUâ€™s 57-46 loss to Lehigh University. The Eaglesâ€™ next game is Wednesday night against Bucknell in Bender Arena.

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Poor shooting leads to loss against Patriot League rival

By Samantha Raphelson | February 7

The AU women’s basketball team failed to sustain offensive momentum in a 57-46 loss to Lehigh University.

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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