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Column: Why are the Wizards in the bubble, and how can they make it work for them?

By Alec Branch · Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Previewing the Washington Wizards before the NBA restarts in Orlando

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Washington Nationals are ready for Opening Day after months of negotiations

By Ezekiel Cohen · Thursday, July 23, 2020

The defending World Champions will play the Yankees with no crowd

AU athletes find ways to support the community despite the pandemic

By Lee Clarke · Wednesday, July 15, 2020

‘I knew those I worked with would be some of the hardest hit by COVID,’ recent graduate says

Sports

BREAKING: Patriot League cancels fall sports season

By Alec Branch | July 13

Decisions on winter and spring sports will be made at a later date

Sports

From Eli to Mighty Murph: AU wrestler Elijah Murphy wins ESPY award

By Spencer Nusbaum | July 2

Unsung hero of local nonprofit Grassroot Project receives Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award

Sports

Fall sports are expected to return at AU

By Spencer Nusbaum | June 22

Seasons will start in September with restrictions on travel and training

Sports

Athletes and coaches speak out on race and BLM at home and at AU

By Alec Branch | June 15

Many discuss their experiences with race inside and outside of sports

Sports

AU announces a new women’s lacrosse head coach

By Alec Branch | June 12

Lindsay Teeters’ hiring comes on the heels of team-record 7-0 season

Sports

How athletes and coaches are grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic

By Alec Branch and Ezekiel Cohen | April 23

Teams face canceled championships, practices and trainings

Sports

The Eagle’s picks for AU Sports 2019-2020 MVPs

By The Eagle Sports Staff | April 7

The Eagle sports staff make their selections for each team’s most valuable player

Basketball

UMass nabs men’s basketball graduate transfer Gasperini, Eagles get reported commitment from junior college big man

By Jon Kolodny | April 1

Series of roster changes headline 2020-2021 Eagles season

Sports

NCAA extends eligibility to spring student-athletes due to coronavirus

By Alec Branch | March 30

NCAA extends eligibility to spring student-athletes due to coronavirus

Sports

Lacrosse coach released from contract amid potential cuts to scholarships and roster spots of five players

By Spencer Nusbaum | March 27

Former coach raises concerns of gender bias against AU

Basketball

Column: Men’s basketball had a heartbreaking end to its season, but there's a lot to be learned from this year

By Lee Clarke | March 24

This season brought out a lot that the Eagles can take away from

Basketball

Women’s basketball season ends with quarterfinals loss to BU

By Spencer Nusbaum | March 13

Offensive woes sink Eagles, Marenyi and Bartner’s careers come to a close

Coronavirus

Patriot League cancels spring practices and competitions

By Spencer Nusbaum | March 12

AU track, lacrosse seasons cancelled

Sports

AU wrestling finishes 9th in conference tournament

By Alec Branch | March 9

Three AU wrestlers qualify for nationals at EIWA Championships

Basketball

Women’s basketball advances to quarterfinal with win over Navy

By Spencer Nusbaum | March 7

Fisher continues to have the hot-hand as Eagles look ahead to Boston University

Basketball

Men’s basketball’s season comes to a halt

By Jon Kolodny | March 6

Cold shooting haunts AU, Eagles look ahead to next year

Basketball

Women’s basketball closes out season with a win

By Spencer Nusbaum | March 5

Rematch against Navy will take place Saturday first round of the Patriot League tournament

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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