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Experienced men and women lightweights aim for podium at national championships

Coming off a successful Head of the Charles, men have high hopes heading into the season 2010 was the last year that Princeton men’s lightweight crew emerged victorious from the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships.

Sports Shorts: Women’s water polo continues undefeated streak, softball and baseball off to slow starts

Harvard unable to get past undefeated Tigers According to the national rankings put out at the beginning of the season, Princeton’s water polo team, ranked No.

Around the Ivies: Women's lacrosse table appears close and competitive

Even as the snow melts or continues to fall along the East Coast, Ivy League women’s lacrosse still gives fans the chance to catch their favorite squad tear up the turf.

Men's Swimming and Diving falls short of record sixth straight title

Men’s swimming and diving picked up four wins at this weekend’s Ivy League championships but fell to Harvard 1495-1413.

Men sweep pair of home games, women fall into first-place tie with loss to Brown

Men sweep Brown and Yale in final weekend of home conference playAfter the weekend it had, the men’s basketball team must be wishing the Ivy League had a playoff system.

McLean excels in Tigers' 2nd place finish, women earn fourth

It requires a total team effort to win the Ivy League track and field crown. At the indoor Heps meet this weekend at Dartmouth, the Princeton men put forth an exceptional display of depth, with Tigers scoring points in 15 of the 19 events — the largest spread of any team in the competition. Led by team captains junior Scott Rushton, seniors Tom Hopkins and Chris Bendtsen, the men waged another fierce battle with perennial title challenger Cornell.

Hoyas outlast Princeton women in overtime

No. 19 Princeton and No. 14 Georgetown have always had a contentious history between their women’s lacrosse programs.

No. 5 Johns Hopkins outpaces No. 9 Tigers with strong away showing

One year ago in Baltimore, Md., a young team with only two games under its belt put on one of the greatest performances in recent Princeton men's lacrosse memory as they beat the then-No.

Tigers score historic upset over Penn State, sweep St. Francis to boot

Princeton’s volleyball match against No. 10 Penn State on Friday evening was marketed like a Friday Night Fights boxing match, and it lived up to the reputation.

Women end season with playoff loss to Cornell, men drop final regular season games

Men Drop Final Two Games of Regular Season Over the month of February, the favor of fortune was as cold to the men’s hockey team as the air outdoors, and the transition into March over the weekend was no different as the Tigers (5-24 overall, 4-18 ECAC) fell in both of their road matches in New York.

Men's swimming goes for its sixth straight Ivy League championship in Cambridge

The five-time defending champion Princeton men’s swimming and diving team will try to set the all-time record this weekend for consecutive Ivy League Championships in Cambridge, Mass.

Women's basketball visits Brown and Yale in final road conference matchups

After taking down Dartmouth and Harvard on the road last weekend, the women’s basketball team now finds itself in sole possession of first place in the Ivy League standings and in control of its own destiny.

Men's basketball will reprise close Brown and Yale games from two weeks ago

There is certainly no rest for the weary. Fresh off of a disheartening loss to Harvard, the men’s basketball team must start the second half of their home-stand against two of the Ivy League's best: Yale and Brown.

Double-header at Sherrerd Field will showcase top teams and premier talent

Tigers take on Blue Jays in one of college lacrosse's premier matchups As injuries mounted and a team struggled to find its identity, a lack of offensive depth appeared to hold the Tigers back throughout last year’s competitive schedule.

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In Michael Sam’s case, sensationalizing his courage prevents his acceptance by league

Two weeks ago, Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam announced that he is gay, and thus will become the first openly gay player to enter the NFL draft.

Men and women look to repeat 2013 success on Lake Carnegie and beyond

Men look eventually toward IRA National Championships in West Windsor Men’s heavyweight crew will try to continue its spring season in the same way it ended the 2013 fall season: in a winning fashion.

Around the Ivies: men's lacrosse table looks highly competitive at the top

Only one week of play into the 2014 Ivy League season, is it too early to rank the Ancient Seven (minus Columbia, who have yet to institute a varsity side)? For sports writers, there is no such thing as too early.

On tap with ... Alex Gow

In a previous On Tap, water polo sophomore Bradley Wachtell said of sophomore classmate and goalie Alex Gow that his penchant for comebacks made him the quirkiest player on the team.

Sports Shorts: Kessel outstanding in Hall of Fame Classic tournament

Men’s Volleyball: Concordia Eagles soar past Tigers in Semi Final Matchup A performance resembling that of a Greek god by junior outside hitter Cody Kessel was not enough to see the Tigers dispatch reigning NAIA champions Concordia University in the semifinal game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday night.