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MMA fights for support after fighting each other

After years of being decried as a sideshow at best and an inhumane blood sport at worst, mixed martial arts have seemingly reached the mainstream, garnering national media coverage with the commercial success of Ultimate Fighting Championship. But at Georgetown, the sport remains underground.

By September 16, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: Baseball’s attendance problem

As the weather cools down and baseball season approaches October, a number of playoff races are heating up. The Yankees and Rays, the two best teams in the league, are battling for the AL East crown while the Padres, Giants and Rockies are separated by only 2.5 games in the NL West as of Wednesday night.

By September 16, 2010

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Hoyas come back, win again

They say lightning never strikes twice. But this was not the case for the Georgetown football team, which rode the momentum from their season-opening win over Davidson to oust Lafayette College 28-24 on Saturday night, earning their first victory against the Patriot League powerhouse in seven years.

By September 16, 2010

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Soccer falls in the desert

After an opening weekend that sent the Georgetown men’s soccer team into the national rankings, they felt like they could beat an opponent anywhere. Unfortunately, when the Hoyas left the friendly confines of North Kehoe Field last weekend for New Mexico’s TLC Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Lobo Invitational they left their winning streak behind.

By September 16, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: More hard knocks

I’m a Jets fan and I know that the Jets embarrassed themselves royally this week. If there was ever a time head coach Rex Ryan needed to say something loud, it’s right now. I am referring to the Jets’ treatment of TV Azteca reporter Ines Sainz.

By September 16, 2010

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Soccer opens season with a pair of big wins

After just one week of school, the Georgetown men’s soccer team faced the first of what will be many tests this season in a pair of games against stellar opponents. Fortunately for the Hoyas, in a pair of games against tough opponents, they passed with flying colors.

By September 9, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: The rise and fall of a Trojan

On the night of Feb. 7, 2010, Reggie Bush stood on the field of the Sun Life Stadium in Miami a Super Bowl champion. The Saints had just won the game in one of the greatest comebacks this country has ever seen, and he had been around through it all.

By September 9, 2010

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Hoyas beat Davidson to end streak

All things must come to an end, and for the Georgetown football team, that is a good thing. Over the weekend, the Hoyas snapped a 12-game losing streak that dated all the way back to Nov. 2008, defeating Davidson College 20-10 in their Saturday season opener.

By September 9, 2010

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What Rocks: Camille Trujillo

The Georgetown women’s soccer team has stormed out of the gate this season, thanks in no small part to its stifling defense. But it is the Hoya offense, fronted by leading goal scorer Camille Trujillo, that is responsible for the team’s wide margins of victory.

By September 9, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Hoyas lost on recruiting trail

Some believe that the early bird catches the worm, and others believe that the best is yet to come. For the Georgetown men’s basketball team, the latter had better be true. The Hoyas have zero commitments so far for the high school Class of 2011.

By September 9, 2010

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Explosive attack keeps lady Hoyas undefeated

Most students walking to classes this week would say that even though it’s the start of the fall semester, it doesn’t feel as though fall has really begun. The summer heat is still blazing, and no one knows that better than the Georgetown women’s soccer team.

By September 2, 2010

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The sports sermon: A tale of two pitchers

The ability to strike a batter out is the most powerful skill a pitcher who wants to dominate the major leagues can possess. Throughout the storied history of professional baseball, many pitchers have succeeded, but only a handful have been the supreme talents of their respective eras.

By September 2, 2010

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Soccer opens with new look

When fans arrive at Kehoe Field this Friday for the first game of the men’s soccer season, one change will immediately be apparent. The raucous Hoya student section will be situated directly behind the eastern goal instead of the front row of midfield.

By September 2, 2010

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Hoyas start off slow

After a disappointing end to last season, the Georgetown women’s volleyball team came to campus ready for a fresh start and a chance to improve. After going 4-10 in conference play down the stretch last season, the Hoyas are still trying to find their way this year, going 1-3 thus far.

By September 2, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Just win, baby

Last Thursday, at the end of the second practice of a two-a-day, Georgetown football Head Coach Kevin Kelly was not happy. From the periphery of Multi-Sport Field, bystanders could hear Kelly tell his players in no uncertain terms (and with a few obscenities) that what he just saw in practice was unacceptable.

By September 2, 2010

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Hoyas attend summer school at McDonough

Officially, college basketball begins with Midnight Madness in the fall and ends after March Madness. But in reality, the sport runs year-round. There’s recruiting, transfers, scheduling, and, best of all, summer league. And for over 20 years the storied Nike Pro City Jabbo Kenner League has been the summer home to Georgetown players.

By August 27, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: Time to make the switch

At Georgetown, there is only one thing you need to purchase when it comes to sports: Men’s Basketball season tickets. Instead of getting a care package from your Aunt, just ask her to write you a check for one of the best investments you can make.

By August 27, 2010

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Soccer looks to rebound

Despite having a wealth of talent, the Georgetown men’s soccer team’s 2009 season ended in heartbreak. The Hoyas played solid soccer but lost numerous close games, the tough times culminating in a crushing loss to DePaul in the Big East Tournament during double overtime on penalty kicks.

By August 27, 2010

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Hoyas on offensive

If your team failed to win a single game in 2009, most players would have little motivation to compete. But not the Hoya football team. Of course, it is never fun to go 0-11, but the chance to improve in the upcoming season has kept the Georgetown football team focused during the off-months.

By August 27, 2010

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Back Door Cuts: Stars align to light up D.C.

Freshmen, consider yourself lucky that you weren’t around last year. In recent memory, following D.C. sports has been nothing short of self-flagellation. Despite being one of the only cities in the country to have a professional team in all four major sports, the District was a laughingstock on the national sports scene.

By August 27, 2010