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Former BC, N.C. State coach O'Brien headlines Virginia football coaching hires

By Fritz Metzinger | January 4, 2013

Just more than a month after firing four assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Jim Reid, and demoting special teams coordinator Anthony Poindexter, Virginia football head coach Mike London replenished his staff with three new assistant coaches and promoted former Virginia quarterback Marqes Hagans to a full-time position.

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Cavaliers fall to Maryland, 79-55

By Michael Eilbacher | December 7, 2012

The Virginia women’s basketball team could not keep pace with a tough Maryland team Thursday night, falling 79-55 in College Park. Midway through the first half, the Cavaliers (5-3, 0-1 ACC) had only managed one field goal but used eight free throws to keep within five points.

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DiCamillo emerges as wrestling star

By Matthew Wurzburger | December 6, 2012

Sports fans are often overly anxious to appoint the next star. Competitors are showered with undue superlatives, and “once in a lifetime” athletes seem to come around every decade or so. Occasionally, an athlete truly deserves all the positive attention.

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Women's basketball looks to rebound vs. No. 9 Maryland

By Michael Eilbacher | December 5, 2012

Coach Joanne Boyle’s Virginia women’s basketball squad floundered against an athletic West Virginia team Sunday, but Boyle is hoping Virginia bounces back as the team heads to College Park Thursday for an early ACC matchup against No.

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Mitchell, Cavaliers seek sixth straight win vs. Vols

By Peter Nance | December 5, 2012

As the Virginia men’s basketball team prepares to host Tennessee Wednesday, the team has begun to find an answer to the most pressing question entering 2012: Who will replace Mike Scott?

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Blame game

By Zack Bartee | December 4, 2012

Virginia football had a headline about it on the front page of ESPN.com this past weekend, right among the conference championship recaps and BCS bowl announcements.

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Virginia softball announces four new recruits

By Daniel Weltz | December 4, 2012

The Virginia softball team announced Thursday that four recruits have signed Nationals letters of intent to enroll at the University beginning in the fall of 2013.

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Women's swim and dive squad announces 2013-14 recruiting class

By Matt Comey | December 3, 2012

The No. 10 Virginia women’s swimming and diving team announced its 2013-14 recruiting class last week.

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At a crossroads

By Sean McGoey | December 3, 2012

In the wake of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher’s shocking murder-suicide Saturday, a score of reactions have emerged from different perspectives. Some mourn a friend and relative who was dealing with numerous demons and ended his own life too soon.

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Team finishes strong despite losing three starters

By Matthew Wurzberger | December 3, 2012

The No. 17 Virginia wrestling team mounted a strong showing against a talent-heavy field at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational last weekend, despite sitting three starters.

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Why Saturday was important

By Fritz Metzinger | December 3, 2012

With all apologies to Tony Bennett and the burgeoning young Virginia men’s basketball team, a scant few will remember Saturday, Dec.

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Teams finish 2012 with impressive showing against ranked opponents

By Matt Comey | December 2, 2012

The Virginia swimming and diving teams completed the 2012 portion of their seasons this weekend with impressive showings at the Georgia Fall Invitational. The No.

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Cavs fail to overcome ranked West Virginia squad

By Michael Eilbacher | December 2, 2012

A late rally was not enough for the Virginia women’s basketball team to overcome No. 25 West Virginia Sunday, as the Cavaliers fell 54-47 in a physical affair at John Paul Jones Arena.

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Virginia grants Rocco official release

By Fritz Metzinger | December 2, 2012

The Virginia athletic department officially announced Sunday morning that it has granted junior quarterback Michael Rocco an unconditional release from the football team and the school.

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London fires defensive coordinator Jim Reid, three other coaches

By Fritz Metzinger | December 2, 2012

In a shocking move Sunday morning, coach Mike London announced the departure of associate head coach and defensive coordinator Jim Reid, defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Jeff Hanson, running backs coach Mike Faragalli and tight ends coach Shawn Moore.

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Why Saturday was important

By Fritz Metzinger | December 1, 2012

In the midst of a busy sports day, Virginia’s 67-51 win against lowly Green Bay nevertheless holds significance for those looking for it.

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Virginia cruises past Green Bay, 67-51

By Daniel Weltz | December 1, 2012

Senior guard Jontel Evans had six second-half assists and a career-high five steals to help Virginia (6-2, 0-0 ACC) take control after the break and notch its fifth consecutive victory following a 1-2 start to the season. Evans, Harris and Mitchell scored or assisted on all 15 of the Cavaliers’ second-half field goals and Virginia topped the 60-point mark for the fifth consecutive game in the 67-51 win.

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Virginia seeks five-game winning streak against Green Bay

By Daniel Weltz | November 30, 2012

The Cavaliers (5-2, 0-0 ACC) return home from a statement win in Madison, Wisconsin against the Badgers in the ACC/Big Ten challenge to face Green Bay Saturday looking to extend their season-long win streak to five.

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Women's lacrosse nabs seven top recruits

By Ashley Robertson | November 30, 2012

Virginia women’s lacrosse coach Julie Myers announced Wednesday seven top high school recruits have indicated they plan to play for Virginia. Four of the recruits already boast extensive experience as teammates.

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Virginia obliterates Golden Gophers

By Michael Eilbacher | November 29, 2012

The Virginia women’s basketball capitalized on effective shooting and dominant post play to power past Minnesota, 90-68, in Minneapolis Thursday evening.