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Don’t fear the machine: Baseball needs instant replay

By Ben Lasky | October 11

With a two-run lead and two outs in the ninth inning on Wednesday, Yankees right fielder Greg Golson made a shoe-string catch that was called a base hit because the umpire ruled that he had trapped the ball. Replays showed that this was not the case. Thankfully for MLB, Twins DH Jim Thome popped out to end the game, instead of tying the game with a home run.

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Field hockey coach Steve Jennings finds the winning formula

By Tom Schad | October 4

Since he took over the in 1999, field hockey Head Coach Steve Jennings has transformed the Eagles from a struggling team into the 14th ranked team in the nation. Since 2003, the field hockey team has won seven consecutive Patriot League championships and has qualified for six NCAA tournaments.

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AU men’s soccer team bounces back with conference win

By Mark Natale | October 4

The AU Eagles (5-4) defeated the Army Black Knights (1-8) with a 2-0 victory to win their second Patriot league match up Oct. 2. The Eagles improved to 2-0 against Patriot League opponents after beating Bucknell on Sept. 25. The win on Saturday against Army was a nice response to being shutout by Virginia Tech on the 28th.

ON THE ATTACK — Senior forward Mike Worden runs between Bucknell defenders during AU’s 3-1 win over their Patriot League rival.
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Eagles dominate Bucknell in men's soccer victory

By Michael Gardner | September 26

More than 1,000 fans turned out to watch AU’s men’s soccer take down the Bucknell University Bison Saturday. This success bodes well for The Eagles at the start of the competition that some call “Patriot League Wars.” The team will be up against Virginia Tech on Tuesday and Army the following weekend.

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Nats’ future should include Adam Dunn

By Eric Saltzman | September 26

If you went to a Pittsburgh Pirates game not knowing the details of baseball, you would think they are going to see a good team play. The stadium is in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh and has a great river view. It’s a great place to watch the game with many food options and a great fan atmosphere. But after that, there isn’t much to cheer for. Your baseball-illiterate friend would soon find out that the Pirates are one of the worst teams in baseball. This is mostly due to Pirates ownership refusing to invest in the team.

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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