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Eagles split PL opener

By Sam Lindauer | September 27

The AU Lady Eagles volleyball team came into Lafayette, their first match of Patriot League play, with a three game win streak and made sure their winning ways would not end at the hands of the Lafayette Leopards.

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Yankees not unbeatable

By Tyler Tomea | September 27

This time last year, the New York Yankees were closing their historic stadium on a sad note. They did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons. On top of that, they were forced to watch the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays battle for a trip to the World Series.

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Today’s sports devoid of emotion

By Elliot Jeffords | September 27

As I settled in for a quiet night in the dorms, I turned on the television to see what was going to be my nightly entertainment. I flipped mindlessly through the channels, realizing that maybe watching television is not the best idea on a Friday night. When I was just about to give up hope, I was relieved to find a classic movie on TV.

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AU upsets UNC during win streak

By Sam Lindauer | September 23

AU Women’s Volleyball had a strong three days, winning two games in a row, including one upset against the University of North Carolina.

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Tribe defeats AU

September 23

AU men’s soccer was shut out for the third consecutive time Saturday, as it lost to the College of William and Mary 2-0, bringing the team below the .500 mark at 2-3 on the year.

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FH falls in shootout

By Jimmy Hascup | September 23

Despite having a two-goal lead late into the second half, the No. 19 AU field hockey team was not able to pull off the upset against No. 13 James Madison on Sunday, losing 3-2.

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Coming of age in the National Football League

By Tyler Tomea | September 23

Perhaps the hardest thing to do in sports is play quarterback in the NFL, and several young quarterbacks are attempting to do the unthinkable and lead their teams to winning seasons.

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GW and UVA defeat AU

By Kate Greubel | September 23

The women’s soccer team continues to struggle as conference play approaches, dropping two games in a row to the University of Virginia and George Washington University.

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AU pulls out 2-0 win

By Tom Schad | September 20

The No. 19 AU field hockey team overcame a slow start Friday afternoon to beat the University of California 2-0 at home.

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Momentum will shape field hockey season

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 20

The first half of each game has been a killer for the Lady Eagles, as they have rarely taken the lead early in games. Even in their blowout win over Towson, they didn’t take command of the game until the second half, when they scored six goals en route to an 8-1 win. From watching their play, it is clear they are unable to keep their concentration earlier.

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MVP decision should be easy

By Sam Lindauer | September 20

If only picking the MVP winners was this easy every year. This season it is clear who baseball’s best of the best is, and they have certainly made themselves known.

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Sunday sports hot spots

By Kate Greubel | September 20

NBC, ESPN and CBS not satisfying your sports cravings? Head to one of the many sports bars in the D.C. area that show more games than your eyes can watch.

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AU triumphs over crosstown rival

By Sam Lindauer | September 16

The AU Volleyball team coasted to a 3-0 win over the Howard University Bison on Tuesday, in one of their more dominant performances of the season.

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Tantrums all too familiar

By Elliot Jeffords | September 16

For those of you who follow tennis or check ESPN.com more times in a day than a human being probably should, you know what happened this past weekend with Serena Williams during her semi-final match. For the rest of the population, let me fill you in.

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President of NCAA dies of cancer at 67

By Sam Lindauer | September 16

Brand was the first former university president to head the NCAA. As president of Indiana University, Brand gained notoriety for firing Coach Bob Knight. While NCAA president, he focused on putting academics ahead of athletics, and hoped to shape student athletes.

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Field hockey has strong weekend

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 16

AU field hockey had a strong weekend, winning their games against Towson University on Saturday, 8-1 and Sunday against Penn State University, 3-1.

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Experience to be difference maker in ‘09

By Andrew Tomlinson | September 16

After a second round playoff exit, the Washington Capitals look to their experienced youth to get them back to the playoffs.

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