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From the Eagle Sports Desk

By David Bergman · Monday, April 19, 2004

The AU Men's Tennis team served up an ace Saturday, defeating Patriot League rival Lafayette 7-0. The Eagles received strong performances from seniors Jonah Fliegelman and Tushar Garg, who won their matches in straight sets.

Lax Senior Day bittersweet

By Kevin Hilgers · Monday, April 19, 2004

In any sport, it's usually the seniors that make the storyline on Senior Day. Saturday's Women's Lacrosse match versus Patriot League rival Holy Cross was no exception, although a balanced effort from everyone made it possible.

Lakers take all

By Ryan Sherwin · Monday, April 19, 2004

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't the favorite to win the NBA title. Did I stutter? No two ways about it. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are not part of the team to beat this year. Instead, Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell form the one-two punch that will be most feared, at least according to seedings.

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Dream on the Green

By David Bergman | April 15

Columnist David Bergman discusses the recent successes of golf pro Phil Mickelson in this week's Sideline Scholars.

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Top 10 Things We'll Miss During the Impending NHL Lockout

April 15

With NHL owners fighting for a salary cap when the current labor deal expires in September, hockey fans worldwide are bracing for a lockout that may take out the entire season. In the event of a lockout, here are the Top 10 things that will be missed during the non-existent season.

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The year in sports: a look back

April 15

A pictoral look back at the year in sports, covering every facet of American University athletics.

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UConn's sweep saddens Eagles

By Jesse Epstein | April 12

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein articulates his thoughts on AU's athletic presence and school spirit.

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Eagles dominate Midshipmen

By Ian Quillen | April 12

The AU Men's Tennis team swatted Navy into the ground on the Eagles' senior day Saturday, sweeping the Midshipmen 7-0. It was a proper sendoff for AU's five seniors, who have yet to lose a Patriot League team tournament in their careers. More importantly, it kept alive AU's chances of winning the regular season Patriot League title and hosting the PL tournament in two weekends from now.

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Golf bunkers in second day

By David Bergman | April 12

It's supposed to be the season for growth and rebirth, but for the AU Men's Golf team, spring has been nothing but a series of disappointments. Competing in their fourth tournament in as many weeks, the Eagles finished seventh at the Lafayette Collegiate Golf Invitational in Center Valley, Pa.

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AU serves up GW on Senior Day

By Laura Randisi | April 12

Senior day signifies the end of one moment in life and the beginning of another. At AU on Saturday morning, Seniors Kristina Georgieva and Katarina Kollarova were presented with flowers, hugs and good lucks before their final home match against George Washington University. After the ceremony, the Women's Tennis team stepped up to the net with racket in hand and sent the seniors off properly, defeating the Colonials, 4-3.

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Lacrosse trumps Monmouth, 12-8

By Kevin Hilgers | April 12

It's a good thing AU Women's Lacrosse scored four goals in the first 4:37 of the second half, for it was enough to diminish a late-match charge by the visiting Monmouth Hawks in Saturday's non-conference match. But in the end, AU held on to win, 12-8, at Reeves Field despite being outscored by Monmouth 4-2 in the final 18 minutes of the game.

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Sports Briefs

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 12

Eagle sports brief on the solid weekend for AU track.

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Win streak ends for Tennis

By Kevin Hilgers | April 8

Something had to give Wednesday afternoon at Reeves Courts: either the three-match winning streak of AU Women's Tennis's or the six-match streak of visiting University of Maryland-Baltimore Country. In the end it was AU's streak, and Kristina Georgieva's rackets, that gave out as the Eagles dropped the match to the Retrievers, 5-2.

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Swinging again

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 8

Sports columnist Elliot Smilowitz discusses baseball's return as Spring approaches.

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Top 10 Professional Sports Rivalries

April 8

The Eagle Sports Desk lists the top ten animosities in televised professional sports these days.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

April 8

Sports briefs from around campus this week.

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Men's Tennis splits weekend

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 5

AU Men's Tennis split a pair of matches this weekend, defeating Bucknell, 5-2, on Saturday before losing at Colgate, 4-3, on Sunday. The weekend brings the Eagles' Patriot League record to 3-1.

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From the Eagle Sports Desk

April 5

The Eagle Sports Desk with some briefs on the athletic achievements of Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, and two AU juniors.

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Lacrosse gets defensive in 6-3 win

By Jesse Epstein | April 5

The AU Women's Lacrosse team beat the Villanova Wildcats, 6-3, in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon at Villanova. Junior attacker Rebecca Copeland scored three goals for AU, matching the entire Wildcat output, to lead the Eagles to their fifth victory in their last seven contests.

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Hart attack?

By Jesse Epstein | April 5

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein discusses the resignation of former Women's Basketball coach Shann Hart.

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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