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Long-stick middies bolster defense

Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick." True, the former president did not have men's lacrosse in mind when making this statement about American foreign policy, but his famous adage accurately describes an important but often-overlooked player on the lacrosse field ? the long-stick midfielder.According to NCAA men's lacrosse regulations, only four players are allowed to use long sticks, which range from 52 to 72 inches in length, at any given time.

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Heavyweights row Navy out of water

When they weren't racing out of their weight class, the men's and women's crews were virtually flawless over the weekend.

Celebrating the sultans of celebration

There wasn't much to celebrate in the world of Princeton basketball this season, so in order to satiate your desire for hardwood self-congratulation, we relive the 15 greatest celebratory gestures in the history of the National Basketball Association.15.

Fencing not enough for versatile Clay

Playing a varsity sport at Princeton is no easy task, as most varsity athletes will admit. The dedication, time commitment and sacrifice needed to play are demanding and require athletes to manage their time efficiently.As if playing one varsity sport weren't tough enough, playing two would be an enormous challenge.

Schaus steps out of Snyder's shadow

As a freshman, junior pitcher Kristen Schaus surpassed Princeton's single season strikeout record and was universally acknowledged as the second best pitcher in the Ivy League.

Carril: No clear heir to Scott

The Godfather of Princeton basketball has spoken. But, like every other Tiger fan, he doesn't have any idea as to who will replace Joe Scott '87 as the head coach of the men's basketball team next winter."I've been gone for so long, I don't really know what's going on," said Princeton coaching legend Pete Carril, who led the Tigers from 1967 to 1996.Much like the rest of the college basketball world, Carril has been caught up in the NCAA Tournament.

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After losses, Princeton tops Yale

One ninth-inning comeback and one walk-off home run. Two losses and two wins. It certainly didn't take the Tigers long to get on the Ivy League rollercoaster.Beginning its Ivy schedule this past weekend at Clarke Field, Princeton (6-13 overall, 2-2 Ivy League) dropped two games against Brown (7-13, 2-2) on Saturday but recovered in resounding fashion Sunday, defeating Yale (7-16, 1-3) twice.In their opening Ivy League game, the Tigers struggled offensively against Brown's Jeff Dietz.

Tigers win inaugural NJ tournament

LaDainian Tomlinson. Drew Brees. Peyton Manning. These names are familiar to anyone interested in American sports.

Tigers trounce Ivy foes

The softball team opened Ivy League play in strong fashion this weekend, sweeping doubleheaders against Brown and Yale and surging to a 4-0 conference record."It was great to put together a solid winning streak, but it was even more important to start off our Ivy season on a high note," junior pitcher Kristen Schaus said.Schaus (6-8) notched a pair of wins while allowing only one run and striking out 13 in two games.

Throwers lead Tigers at outdoor invites

Last fall, the men's cross country team captured the Heptagonal championships. This past winter, the Tigers clawed their way to the indoor Heptagonal track and field championships.

Losses to Penn open Ivy seasons

After close matches against ranked opponents in California over spring break, both the men's and women's tennis teams were defeated 5-2 by Penn this Saturday in their Ivy League openers.Before visiting the Quakers, the women's team (8-6 overall, 0-1 Ivy League) pulled out a 5-2 win over Temple (12-3) on Thursday in its final non-conference match of the year.Against the Owls, the No.

Cornell no obstacle for Tigers

There are many ways to mark one's territory. For the women's lacrosse team (4-3 overall, 1-0 Ivy League), a dominating score was the pick of the day, as the Tigers romped to an 18-9 win against Cornell (2-6, 1-2) in their Ivy League opener Saturday.If the five-hour drive to Ithaca was frustrating, the Tigers certainly found an outlet for their stress in the game.

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Hewit saves 14 in win

NEW HAVEN, CONN. ? When asked about the men's lacrosse team's offensive performance Saturday, head coach Bill Tierney worried that his response might be too vulgar to print.

Defeats could hurt seeding in end of year tournament

The men's volleyball team took a punishing tour through Pennsylvania this weekend, as No. 6 Penn State (16-5 overall, 9-0 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tait Division) tripped up the Tigers (8-8, 6-5) with a sweep on Friday and East Stroudsburg (8-9, 3-5) kicked them while they were down the next day in a four-game triumph.The losses dropped Princeton from second to fourth in its division with only one conference game remaining and seeding for the EIVA tournament looming just two weeks away.Just as they did when the teams met in Dillon Gym in February, the Nittany Lions made quick work of the Tigers.

Two solid wins mark weekend road trip

If history is any indication, the No. 16 women's water polo team is in great position to win its fourth-consecutive Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division Championship.

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Pitching depth is key in Ivy schedule

After spending nearly a month on the road, the baseball team has returned home to Clarke Field to defend its turf and its 2006 Ivy League title.