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Reactions to the first week of MLB season

By Samantha Raphelson · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The top storylines from Opening Week.

Caps' struggles could be a blessing in disguise

By Ben Lasky · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

With a seventh seed, the Washington Capitals may be poised for a Cinderella story.

$The Eagles\' comeback effort came up just short in Saturday\'s game against Lafayette, and AU will now look to secure a berth in the Patriot League Tournament April 13 against Navy.$

Lafayette spoils Senior Day at AU

By Gennaro Farone · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Despite putting up 12 goals, seven by seniors, the Eagles were unable to pull away from Lafayette on April 7.

Ryan Williams crossed the finish line first in the 5,000-meter run at Maryland.

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Williams shines with first-place finish at UMD

By Tyler Tomea | April 3

The men's track team finished sixth on the back of a first place finish by Ryan Williams at the Maryland Invitational.

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The 10 best performances of March Madness 2012

By Josh Paunil | April 3

A look at the best moments from this year's NCAA tournament.

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Pujols among top storylines heading into MLB season

By Eric Saltzman | April 3

A rundown of the biggest stories to watch as the baseball season starts.

Lauren Schoenberger scored two goals in the Eaglesâ€™ 18-15 win over Lehigh.

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AU women's lacrosse soars to second place in conference

By Michael Gardner | April 3

The Eagles overcame a four-point deficit to pull off a 18-15 win on March 31.

Players compete in the annual U.S. Armed Forces Wheelchair Basketball Game March 29 in Bender Arena.

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Pi Kappa Phi hosts US Armed Forces Wheelchair Basketball Game

By Samantha Raphelson | April 1

Walter Reed and the National Rehabilitation Hospital Ambassadors compete for the top title in Pi Kappa Phi's annual U.S. Armed Forces Wheelchair Basketball Game March 29.

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No. 13 Georgetown takes down Eagles, 17-11

By Tyler Tomea | March 28

After falling behind 10-3 in the first half, the Eagles were unable to recover and fell to Georgetown 17-11 on March 27.

Zach Wright finished second in the high jump at the Navy Invitational last weekend. The AU track and field teams will next be in action March 31 for the Maryland Invite.

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Wright, Tyburski top performers at Navy

By Chris Hall | March 27

Several strong performances buoy the track and field team over the weekend at the Navy Invitational.

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AU sports hits rough stretch in March

By Ben Lasky | March 27

The Eagle's own Ben Lasky gives us a play-by-play account of AU's disappointing month of March for sports.

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Redskins making right moves this offseason

By Josh Paunil | March 27

If the Redskins didn't make the trade with St. Louis, they'd have the exact same problems they've had since Daniel Snyder bought the team.

Kimberly Collins races past a Columbia defender during a game earlier this season. The junior leads the team with 41 points this year.

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Collins, Burton power AU to win

By Tyler Tomea | March 27

Kimberly Collins and Emily Burton led a powerful offense for AU's women's lacrosse team.

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Making the case against Tim Tebow

By Eric Saltzman | March 26

A 36-year-old coming off multiple neck surgeries doesn't sound like a starting quarter-back to Eric Saltzman.

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Flores, Sanjaa place sixth at NCAA Championships

By Eric Saltzman | March 19

The AU wrestling team placed 19th overall out of 64 teams at the NCAA championships.

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AU’s season comes to an end in first round of WNIT

By Michael Gardner | March 16

Women's basketball falls to Villanova 58-39 in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament March 15.

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Bulls knock out Eagles in opening round of CIT

By Josh Paunil | March 15

Eagles fall to the University of Buffalo 78-61 in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

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Women’s lacrosse drops Patriot League opener

By Samantha Raphelson | March 12

Eagles fall to Holy Cross 12-8 March 10.

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Playoff baseball a possibility for Nats

By Ben Lasky | March 6

With upgrades to the starting rotation and Bryce Harper waiting, the Nats could make the playoffs.

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No. 1 Flores, No. 13 Mariacher claim EIWA conference crowns

By Eric Saltzman | March 6

Flores and Mariacher became the fourth and fifth wrestlers in program history to win multiple EIWA Championships.

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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