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GIVING HER ALL â€” AUâ€™s Michelle Kirk drives the lane in a game earlier this season. Kirk was one of the many members of the AU athletic community that participated in National Girls and Women in Sports Day last Saturday. The event was intended to forward the awareness of women in the sports world.

Honoring women in sports

By Kate Greubel · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

The sports industry has seen a revolution in more than just its uniforms in the past half century. In addition to losing the short-shorts, sports have been improved by the addition of women to all aspects of the games. One AU administrator says Title IX is responsible for much of the changes.

AU took down the army Tuesday to end a recent string of losses.

Men's basketball ends losing streak

By Jordan Leigh · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

Vlad Moldoveanu scored 18 points and Stephen Lumpkins recorded his second straight double double, as AU ended a three game losing streak with a 57-54 victory over Army last night.

Oakland Raiders owner continues to make mistakes

By Ben Lasky · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis seems to make nothing but bone-headed moves, this time he signed kicker Sebastian Janikowski to a four-year $16 million contract with $9 million guaranteed, the largest contract for a kicker in the NFL.

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Wrestling drops third straight

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 17

AU’s wrestling team lost to No. 25 Old Dominion University 20-15 to extend their losing streak to three in a row, despite victories by seniors Mike Cannon and Kyle Borshoff.

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Former Eagle wins contest

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 17

Former AU men’s basketball player Andre Ingram, who graduated in 2007, won the Three-Point Shooting contest Feb. 12 at the NBA D-League Dream Factory, the development league’s equivalent of an All-Star game. Ingram was the only player selected to represent his team, the Utah Flash, at the third ...

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System to blame for poor men's basketball season

By Tom Schad | February 14

As Brian Gilmore drained a three-pointer late in the first half of last season’s NCAA Tournament game, an upset seemed imminent. The Eagles went into halftime up by double-digits against Villanova, the third-ranked team in the bracket essentially playing a home game at the Wachovia Center.

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Team USA hockey features young stars

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 14

With the NHL breaking for the Olympics, there is only one thing to focus on: Team USA’s underdog bid for the gold medal in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

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Liz Leer leads women's basketball to win over Colgate

By Tyler Tomea | February 14

The AU women’s basketball team had no trouble defeating the Colgate University Raiders for the second time this season as they coasted to an 82-47 victory on Saturday at the annual Phil Bender event.

LAYING IT IN â€” Matthew Wilson drives the rim during AUâ€™s loss to Bucknell at home last week. The Eagles have fallen into a tie for second to last place with Colgate and Holy Cross. They are now 4-6 in league play this year.

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AU men's basketball loses third straight game in loss to Colgate

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 14

AU Men’s Basketball lost their third straight game Saturday to the Raiders. They also lost Thursday to Bucknell.

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Podcast: 'Last Place Finish'

February 14

In the first episode of sports podcast "Last Place Finish," Assistant Sports Editor Sam Lindauer and Sports Editor Andrew Tomlinson discuss Major League Baseball and the Olympics, including Team USA's chances at gold in hockey.

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For the Capitals, it's not about the streak

By Andrew Tomlinson | February 11

All good things must come to an end eventually, and the Washington Capitals franchise record 14-game win streak ended in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens last night. The loss may be a tough pill to swallow, seeing as the team was only three wins short of tying the NHL record of 17-straight ...

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With D.C. snowfall sporting opportunities abound

By Mike Defabo | February 10

With record snowfalls this week, typical students might find it easy to bundle up inside comfy dorm rooms with some hot chocolate and a movie. Alaska native and sophomore in the School of International Service Tamara Teller sees it differently. "Ice skating, snow shoeing, snow machining, cross-country ...

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Yankees to continue AL East dominance in 2010

By Sam Lindauer | February 10

With just days until pitchers and catchers report, it is time to check out the 2010 Major League Baseball landscape for this upcoming season, starting with the American League East.

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All eyes on the skies before Olympics

By Kate Greubel | February 10

Lack of snow and warm temperatures won’t keep viewers away from this year’s Winter Games, but they will pose problems in Vancouver.

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Winning streak over as men's basketball loses to Lehigh

By Tom Schad | February 7

The AU men's basketball team fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 77-65 Saturday afternoon, snapping a three-game winning streak and a 20-game home winning streak in Patriot League play.

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Women's basketball falls to Lehigh Mountain Hawks

By Tyler Tomea | February 7

On a night when Liz Leer shattered the school’s career blocks record, the AU women’s basketball team saw their seven-game conference winning streak snapped by a 53-46 loss to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in Bethlehem, Pa., Saturday night.

RAISING THE BAR â€” Nick Hendra goes up for a layup in AUâ€™s loss to Villanova University in the NCAA Tournament last year. It was the Eaglesâ€™ second straight bid to the tournament. There is great debate about whether or not AUâ€™s participation in the tournament helped admissions.

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Men’s basketball success helps AU

By Kate Greubel | February 3

Athletic Director Keith Gill said Primetime exposure for AU sports is priceless when it comes to alumni relations, recruitment and enrollment.

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Mets among losers of MLB offseason

By Matt Lafemina | February 3

While Yankees fans celebrated in the streets, some fans began hoping their team’s next season was better than last, while others were left scratching their heads following the moves — or lack of moves — made by management.

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No parity in NBA season

By Elliot Jeffords | February 3

After falling in the playoffs last season, the Cavaliers went out and signed Shaquille O’Neal. The goal of brining him in was to help LeBron win the elusive championship ring. Despite Shaq’s numerous injury problems and lack of playtime, LeBron has the Cavaliers in firm control of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Not only do the Cavs look to be in control; they just completed the season sweep of the Lakers.

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The great debate: who will win the Super Bowl?

By Tyler Tomea and Ben Lasky | February 3

Eagle columnists face off and debate who will win Super Bowl XLIV.

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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