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Start of season marks new era for Major League Soccer

By Elliot Jeffords · Sunday, March 28, 2010

The end of March not only marks the start of the Major League Baseball season, but also the start of Major League Soccer.

Capitals' John Carlson has potential to be top D-man

By Andrew Tomlinson · Sunday, March 28, 2010

Rookie defenseman John Carlson finally found the back of the net Thursday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, but Washington Capitals fans shouldn’t be surprised if he continues to light the goal lamp. Carlson was the team’s top prospect heading into the season, but it seemed as if he was several years away from making it to the NHL. He progressed quickly during development camp and was called up by the team in November. While it was only a three-game stint, he showed he could keep up with the speed of the game.

Collin Eutis takes first in 3000-meter run at Maryland Invitational

By Ben Lasky · Sunday, March 28, 2010

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Podcast: 'Last Place Finish'

March 28

With only a week left until the baseball season begins, Sports Editor Andrew Tomlinson and Assistant Sports Editor Sam Lindauer talk about everything about the upcoming season. From the Nationals to division previews, they discuss everything a fan will need to know.

Leading the way â€” Head Coach Jeff Jones draws up a play during a timeout . This yearâ€™s menâ€™s basketball squad finished with an overall record of 11-20 and a Patriot League record of 7-7 after losing key seniors after last season.

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Jones reflects on year of obstacles

By Tom Schad | March 24

Head Coach for the AU men’s basketball team Jeff Jones sat down with Sports to discuss the season and what’s to come.

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Cannon defies expectations with All-American title

By Ben Lasky | March 24

When Mike Cannon began his wrestling career at AU, he was not expected to be much more than an average wrestler. As a redshirt senior and the team’s captain, Cannon leaves as one of the most successful wrestlers in school history.

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Theodore provides stable goaltending for Capitals

By Andrew Tomlinson | March 24

With only nine games left in the season, the Washington Capitals have already found their playoff goalie — and it is not Semyon Varlamov.

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Los Angeles remains at top of pack with Bryant taking the lead

By Tyler Tomea | March 24

The NBA Playoffs start in less than a month, and it looks like the Los Angeles Lakers will enter as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive year.

IN CONTROL â€” AU junior Brit Ferguson takes the ball up field in a game last season. The Eagles won their first Patriot League game over the weekend. Senior Amanda Makoid led the team with four goals, a career high. She has scored 13 on the season. Three Eagles scored in less than a minute to give AU a lead they would not relinquish.

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Women’s lacrosse wins their first Patriot League match of the year

By Tom Schad | March 21

The AU women’s lacrosse team earned their first Patriot League win of the season Saturday, as they defeated the Bucknell University Bison 15-13. Senior Amanda Makoid led AU with a career-high four goals, giving her a team-leading 13 for the season. Five other Eagles scored two goals apiece and junior Brit Ferguson controlled a career-high nine draws. The win snapped a two-game losing streak.

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Three make wrestling podium at NCAA Championships

By Mike Defabo | March 21

Two seniors and one junior from the AU wrestling team received the rank of All-American in the NCAA Championships Sunday.

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Philadelphia Phillies remain favorites in National League East

By Sam Lindauer | March 21

Picks for the National League East.

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Change in philosophy shapes Washington Redskins' offseason

By Ben Lasky | March 21

What is going on with the Washington Redskins? The team that is usually on a spending spree at this time of year has only signed one big name player—running back Larry Johnson—and he does not seem to be a big part of the team’s future.

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Women's basketball loses to Old Dominion in first round of WNIT

By Tyler Tomea | March 18

The AU women’s basketball team saw its comeback attempt fall short, as the Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs defeated the Eagles 63-55 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament on Wednesday.

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Women's lacrosse drops first Patriot League game

By Andrew Tomlinson | March 17

Home field advantage was not enough to bring the AU women’s lacrosse team to victory at their first game in the Patriot League Saturday.

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Tiger Woods headed towards triumphant return

By Elliot Jeffords | March 17

The last time Tiger Woods played in a tournament, he won. At this year’s Masters Tournament, Woods will win again but with a much different life and under much different circumstances.

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Sports briefs

March 17

A roundup of the latest AU sports news.

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The Eagle's NCAA picks

March 17

The sports staff's NCAA bracket was designed by taking a vote on each game in each round. Every pick was decided by a majority vote. We welcome all critiques and commentary at sports@theeagleonline.com.

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Podcast: 'Last Place Finish'

March 17

Assistant Sports Editor Sam Lindauer and Sports Editor Andrew Tomlinson sit down and discuss the Washington Nationals and Stephen Strasburg. They also touch on the AU men's and women's basketball teams. This week's episode concludes with a discussion of some of the moves in NFL free agency.

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Women's basketball loses to Lehigh in Patriot League finals

By Tyler Tomea | March 14

The AU women’s basketball team was never able to recover from an early deficit, as the Lehigh Mountain Hawks defeated the Eagles 58-42 in the Patriot League Championship Game on Saturday.

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Men's basketball ends season with loss to Lehigh

By Andrew Tomlinson | March 8

The AU men's basketball team will not make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years.

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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