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...men’s tennis team upset top-seeded Virginia Tech, 4-2, to win the ECAC championship, held this weekend at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. The tournament victory was clinched by No. 1 sophomore Jonathan Chu, who rallied from behind to defeat Virginia Tech’s No. 1, Saber Kadiri...
...fans watching the frenzy of halos and rally monkeys last weekend in Anaheim, it was impossible not to feel a deep sense of respect for the Angels. Overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, the Angels were able to defeat the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and remind us all that the Yankees do occasionally lose in the playoff. So we offer our congratulations to the Angels, who will face the Minnesota Twins for the right to move on to the World Series. But we also extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the Bronx Bombers, who will be watching...
After all, Fitzpatrick—like the rest of his classmates—had never felt the sting of defeat at Harvard. Most games during their time here have gone something like this: Harvard is in a close game at halftime. Harvard catches a break or makes a big play. Harvard wins. Mass celebration ensues...
...Crimson’s tie was an improvement over its defeat against the Quakers last season, but the scoreless result confirmed worries about the team’s inability to finish in front of the net. While Harvard challenged an impressive Penn defense with seven shots on goal through 110 minutes of play, junior goalkeeper Vanessa Scotto repeatedly denied the Crimson’s attackers...
...whether this is a very very serious thing or whether it will pass as just something that happened," says one. General Sharif's reaction is not heartening. "The U.S. has turned its back on us," he says, "So let me tell you something: the Russians helped the Vietnamese defeat America, then the Americans helped the Afghans beat Russia, and now is the time again for the Russians. America should not try to step forward here in Afghanistan...