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As a true-freshman in 2008, Jake Schlander was lauded for his tremendous glove-work at shortstop all year long. But as the postseason rolled around, Schlander’s bat started to come alive as well. Schlander’s emergence into a dominant all-around player could play a key role in a Cardinal run back to Omaha in 2009. #gallery http://www.stanforddaily.com/image/full/9352
Alex Oppenheimer

As a true-freshman in 2008, Jake Schlander was lauded for his tremendous glove-work at shortstop all year long. But as the postseason rolled around, Schlander’s bat started to come alive as well. Schlander’s emergence into a dominant all-around player could play a key role in a Cardinal run back to Omaha in 2009.

ITA Bank of the West Classic makes big splash on Farm

By Angelique Dakkak
SPORTS| The ITA Bank of the West Classic, now in its 28th year, is the longest-running women’s professional tennis tournament in the world and is the first stop of the U.S. Open Series.

US topples Australia in 7-5 thriller

By Susan Lou
SPORTS| A record 3,000 fans filled Avery Aquatic Center for the face-off between the No. 1 U.S. Olympic Team and No. 2 Australia, making it the largest turn-out for any U.S. women’s water polo event in history.

Cardinal primed for explosive follow-up

By Erik Adams
SPORTS| Although the Cardinal’s unexpected postseason run came to an end at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. less than a month ago, it’s not too soon to start thinking about what the club will look like next year.

Gall named to baseball’s Team USA

By Denis Griffin
SPORTS| Former Cardinal corner infielder John Gall ‘00 was selected to represent the United States at the Olympic Games in Beijing yesterday.

Card helps U.S. to fourth-place finish at World Grand Prix

By Angelique Dakkak
SPORTS| Four current and former Stanford players competed in the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) World Grand Prix final round for the U.S. Women’s National Team last week, concluding the event with a fourth-place finish on Sunday.

Stanford pair selected for international field hockey competitions

By Denis Griffin
SPORTS| A pair of Cardinal field hockey players will be representing their respective countries in upcoming international competition as rising sophomores Camille Gandhi and Xanthe Travlos were picked to play for the United States and English Under-21 teams, respectively.

Azzi inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

By Angelique Dakkak
SPORTS| Former Stanford star Jennifer Azzi ‘90 was announced as one of six inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday.

NFL owes Favre a do-over

By Jack Duane
SPORTS| Brett Favre wants to play football. This simple fact lies behind Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson’s cryptic press release and Aaron Rodgers’ politically correct statements.