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A 12 year long quest ends at AU

By Delaney Hoke · Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

With Bender Arena his final destination, Craig Caswell accomplishes goal of seeing all 363 Division I teams

Column: Escapism in sports walks a fine line

By Laura Graytok · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

AU runner Ana Keene shares what she was running from

Mountain Hawks clip Eagles’ wings

By Delaney Hoke · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

AU falls to Lehigh despite short despite large comeback

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Eagles duel Bearcats for wrestling’s senior day

By Penelope Jennings | February 20

American couldn’t overcome early losses and fell to Binghamton

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Bison trample Eagles

By Penelope Jennings | February 20

AU women’s basketball couldn’t keep up with Bucknell

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Wrestling falls 28-13 to Air Force

By Phoebe Damsky | February 17

Despite the loss, stand-out performances from two true freshmen indicate hope for the future of the AU wrestling program

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Men’s basketball falls to Holy Cross’ comeback

By Delaney Hoke | February 16

Crusaders crucify Eagles

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COLUMN: The MLB’s future Hall of Famers

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 9

From Justin Verlander to Mike Trout, these players deserve to be in Cooperstown

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Column: An overview of the MLB’s free agency

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 8

Aaron Judge remains in the Bronx and new talent comes to DC

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Column: For Natalie Rogers, finding her seat at the table started with action

By Laura Graytok | February 7

How AU’s senior women’s administrator helps fight the lack of female representation in sports

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Grand Slam season is here

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 6

An overview of the Australian Open

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Senior NFL writer Jason Reid holds panel at WCL, hails in ‘Era of the Black Quarterback’

By Connor Sturniolo | February 6

Reid gives thoughts on Commanders issues and league-wide questions surrounding the intersection of race and sport

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Eagles hand Raiders their first Patriot League loss

By Delaney Hoke | February 6

AU ends nation’s longest conference winning streak

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'We want to help them reach their fullest potential': AU athletics hosts clinics for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

By Penelope Jennings | February 3

Basketball, women’s soccer, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, cheer and wrestling teams instructed kids in Bender Arena

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Bisons buck Eagles

By Delaney Hoke | February 3

AU falls short of a comeback

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Eagles buzz past Black Knights

By Delaney Hoke | January 31

A buzzer beater from Johnny O’Neil secures win over Army

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Women’s basketball sinks Navy

By Penelope Jennings | January 31

Emily Johns led the Eagles to victory

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Swim and Dive falls to Old Dominion on senior day

By Penelope Jennings | January 30

Mimi Watts sets new pool record in the women’s 100-yard freestyle

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Women's basketball takes down Colgate in final seconds of an energized home matchup

By Kyra Benzing-Plourde | January 24

Textbook buzzer-beater sends Colgate packing, giving the Eagles the confidence they need heading into the rest of the season

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Charllene Boshoff: South African sensation

By Penelope Jennings | December 16

The senior defender is a strong, steady force for AU field hockey

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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