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Men's Lacrosse | Stifling defense leads Tufts to road victory at Bates

The men's lacrosse team continued to stake its claim as the top Div. III team in New England on Tuesday night, dominating opponents Bates in the final three quarters on its way to a 12−6 victory. After finishing the first quarter behind 5−3, the Jumbos surged back into the game on the heels of some strong team defense and the stellar play of sophomore goalie Steven Foglietta, who was substituted for junior starter Bryan Petillo at the beginning of the second quarter.

Women's Tennis | Tufts steamrolls Wesleyan while tuning up for end of season

In the weeks ahead, the women's tennis team will have to contend against the best competition in the NESCAC. But for now, the Jumbos are certainly having fun feasting on the soft underbelly of their conference schedule.

The Wheel and Chain: A Cyclist's Tale | Deadlines and finish lines

Editor's Note: Evan Cooper is a sophomore, a sports editor for the Daily and an aspiring professional cyclist. He races for the Tufts cycling team and for the elite amateur squad Team Ora presented by Independent Fabrication. This series will chronicle his season as he tries to make racing into more than just a hobby.

David Heck | The Sauce

What a week in the world of sports. Butler almost pulled off the greatest run ever in NCAA Tournament history, the UConn women secured their place in history, Tiger Woods is coming back to play the Masters, and Donovan McNabb is now a Redskin.

Inside the Masters | The Daily breaks down the 2010 Masters

It's no secret what the big story line will be when the first hole is played at this weekend's PGA Masters in Augusta, Ga. Tiger Woods, fresh off a stint in sexual rehabilitation following his national fallout on Thanksgiving, will garner close to 100 percent of the media attention and the public's eye when he tees off, as heads across the world will turn to see if the world's best golfer can parlay his revamped personality into a 15th PGA Major and fifth green jacket.

Inside the NBA | Deadline move paying off for streaking Bucks

Meet the Milwaukee Bucks: the team that has perennially been at the bottom of the barrel of the Eastern Conference but is somehow tied for the fifth seed in the conference with just five games to play in the 2009−10 regular season. Since mid−February, the Bucks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA and are heading into the playoffs as either the fifth or sixth seed with the promise of being a dangerous matchup for any opponent.

Golf | Tufts seeks redemption as season begins

For six months, the members of the golf team have been waiting to get a bitter taste out of their mouths. Now, they're finally going to get that opportunity.

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Inside the NHL | Capitals powering strong through season

With the race for the Stanley Cup officially beginning in less than a week, no team is more excited to start the postseason than first−overall seed Washington Capitals.

Inside MLB | With Lackey aboard, Sox stress run prevention

The Boston Red Sox will be boring in 2010. There is no other way to put it.

Women's Tennis | No. 17 Tufts dominant in pair of weekend romps over NESCAC rivals Colby and Bates

After a rough spring break schedule in which it lost three out of five contests against stiff non-conference opposition, the women's tennis team began the NESCAC season with a bang, notching two in-conference wins last Friday afternoon. After traveling to Maine, the Jumbos thoroughly dominated rivals Colby and Bates, not dropping even one match on their way to toppling both with perfect 9-0 victories.

Alex Prewitt | Live from Mudville

Listen up, Brad Stevens, because this one is for you. I realize you're just coming off your heartbreaking loss in the NCAA Tournament final to the bloated bag of suck that is Duke, but I think you need to hear this.

Men's Track and Field | Jumbos open outdoor season with eight wins

The men's track and field team opened its outdoor season in a big way Saturday, clinching eight victories at the annual Snowflake Classic at Ding Dussault Track.

Men's Tennis | Nation's top team gives Tufts a dose of reality

The men's tennis team has not been the most successful squad at Tufts in recent history; since conference records began to determine team standings in 2007, the team has failed to register a winning record against its NESCAC opponents, compiling a lackluster aggregate mark of 8-15.

Women's Track and Field | Theiss, Allen headline strong showing at Snowflake Classic

The outdoor season is barely underway, but the women's track and field team appears to be in midseason form, at least considering its results from Saturday's Snowflake Classic.

Softball | After game one slide, Tufts takes opening series from Bowdoin

A young softball squad was tested for the first time in conference play this weekend, hosting the Bowdoin Polar Bears in a three-game series. After a 5-4 loss on Friday, the Jumbos rebounded quickly, and on the back of dominant freshman pitching, swept the Saturday doubleheader.

Baseball | Grand slam lifts Tufts to series win at Bates

The baseball team entered the NESCAC portion of its schedule on Friday with a record of 19-2 — a vast improvement over the 2-9 ledger it brought into conference play last season. But after averaging a terrific 9.1 runs per game over their first 11 contests, the Jumbos found runs a lot harder to come by during their weekend series against Bates (10-5 overall, 1-2 NESCAC) at Lewiston, Maine.

Women's Lacrosse | Hot Tufts offense rolls over Wesleyan

After losing its first two NESCAC games this season, the women's lacrosse team has turned its season around, having since won four straight contests. The latest was an 18-13 win over NESCAC opponent Wesleyan at home on Saturday.

Men's Lacrosse | Jumbos exact revenge on Cardinals

In a span of just over four minutes on Saturday, the men's lacrosse team, ranked No.6 in the latest Div. III Coaches Poll, showed the kind of form that makes the Jumbos legitimate contenders for the national championship.

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