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All-Star games add little to sporting world

By Tom Schad · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Each year, the controversies surrounding All-Star games in professional sports are more interesting than the actual games themselves, leading to a rarely asked question: are all-star games worth playing at all?

A LEG UP — An AU wrestler gets a leg up on a Drexel University wrestler during a meet on Tuesday. AU defeated Drexel 40-6. Seven Eagles won their duals. The team’s next meet is tonight where they will be taking on Binghamton University on the road in New York.

Wrestling continues to win

By Mike Defabo · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

The AU wrestling team is off to a record-setting season with four straight victories and four grapplers in the top 20.

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Henin on verge of retaking No. 1

By Elliot Jeffords | January 27

Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Dinara Safina and Serena Williams have all been ranked number one in the world at some point in their tennis careers, but their dominance is now threatened by Justine Henin’s decision to return to the sport.

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Fighting a strange battle

By Ben Lasky | January 27

When thinking of great sports rivalries, some people think of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, while others think of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. But there have been some great rivalries over the years that may not be as well known but deserve to be mentioned with the all-time greats.

CONCENTRATION — Michelle Kirk stands at the line to shoot free throws in an away game. Kirk was the driving force behind the women’s victory , scoring a game high-21 points and had eight rebounds.
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Women unbeaten in league

By Tyler Tomea | January 24

Michelle Kirk, Liz Leer and Raven Harris all scored in double digits and the AU women’s basketball team held off a second-half Holy Cross rally to defeat the Crusaders 64-51 on Sunday.

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Few wins for D.C. sports

By Ben Lasky | January 24

Today’s version of the Redskins is one of the laughing stocks of the NFL. The fall from grace began when Daniel Snyder bought the team in 1999. Since then, the Redskins have been through seven head coaches and 10 different starting quarterbacks.

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Brett Favre taints legacy in purple

By Mike Defabo | January 24

With less than two minutes left in the NFC divisional playoff game, and the Minnesota Vikings commanding a 27-3 lead over the Dallas Cowboys, Head Coach Brad Childress decided to go for it on fourth and three yards deep in Dallas territory.

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Capitals fly to the top

By Andrew Tomlinson | January 20

Calling Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Red Wings a big one would be an understatement, because in reality the victory may be one that pushes the Washington Capitals to the next level and to a place where only the best of the best will be able to beat them.

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Field hockey seniors seek to keep their AU ties

By Kate Greubel | January 13

Athletes Anne-Meike De Wiljes, Savannah Graybill, Emily Stovicek, Alyssa Poorman, Carley Boyce and Rachel Carney recently completed their final field hockey season as AU students in November, winning the Patriot League Championship for the seventh consecutive year.

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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