Sports

Time for Falcons to pick Matt Schaub is now

Since the National Football League opened its free agency period March 11, there have been plenty of winners and losers. Daniel Snyder has been doing his best George Steinbrenner impression and has brought in the likes of Antwaan Randle El, Brandon Lloyd, Andre Carter and Adam Archuleta for the Washington Redskins. On the contrary, teams like the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts have suffered heavy losses, with the Patriots losing Willie McGinest, David Givens, Adam Viniateri and, potentially, Tom Ashworth, while the Colts lost star running back Edgerrin James. Perhaps the biggest story of the free agent period, though, has been the quarterback carousel.

Virginia heads to Steel City for WNIT battle

The Virginia women's basketball team will seek to continue its post-season run tonight when it takes on Pittsburgh in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). The Panthers are 21-10 overall and 9-7 in the Big East.

Virginia finds success at NCAAs, seniors finish careers

This past weekend four women from Virginia's swim team competed in the NCAA Championships. Those four -

Cavaliers' tough schedule continues with Duke, UNC

The Virginia women's tennis team is gearing up for two matches this weekend at the Snyder Tennis Center -- with No.

Cavs look for revenge against Wake Forest

After two weeks of hunting down the top teams in the country, the Virginia baseball team has become the hunted.

Heated rematch on tap against Johns Hopkins

It may have been almost a year ago, but the Virginia men's lacrosse team has not forgotten their painful 9-8 overtime loss to Johns Hopkins in the NCAA semifinals. "Certainly everyone has what happened last year in the back of their minds," senior defensemen Michael Culver said.

Nine Cavaliers to compete in NCAA Championships

As the Virginia men's swimming team prepares for the 2006 NCAA Championships, expectations are high for the No.

Virginia finishes off season on top of ACC, doesn't make NCAA's

With a team score of 61 points, the Virginia men's wrestling team placed third in the ACC tournament earlier this month.

Relays help team strengthen bonds, gain experience and

The Virginia track team will travel to North Carolina Friday to compete in the Raleigh Relays. The sprinters will be competing in the sprint medley, which is comprised of two 200-meters, a 400-meter and an 800-meter race.

Cavs trample Herd

When Tuesday's inclement weather forced the cancellation of a scheduled matchup with Liberty, Virginia coach Brian O'Connor was left scrambling trying to find a midweek opponent to keep his squad fresh for this weekend's home series against Wake Forest.

I don't care how much it messed up your bracket. Somewhere, deep inside, you were pulling for George Mason to knock off defending champion North Carolina on Sunday. Last year a smiling Roy Williams hoisted the title trophy above his head.

Cavs beat Miami 83-72 in round two of WNIT

The Virginia women's basketball team continued its late season hot-streak last night by beating Miami 83-72 at University Hall.

A world of praise for World Baseball Classic

Lost in the Madness of March, lost in the four straight days of continuously bad CBS coverage and -- even worse -- Applebee's commercials, lost in the fact that despite the calendar is entering late March and it's still cold, was the re-emergence of America's pastime -- baseball. The only thing is, America can't claim baseball for itself anymore.

Non-scholarship players major asset

With all the time, effort and money spent on NCAA recruitment in the 21st century, it is easy to overlook the commitment and success of non-scholarship players. But as any player or coach will tell you, they bring an invaluable component to the team. Freshman Amanda Rales is the perfect example. With eight of 13 players on the Virginia women's tennis team on scholarship, succeeding without a scholarship makes the tale of success even more amazing. In three years of high school tennis in Bethesda, Md., Rales was a three-time team MVP and three-time Washington Post all-metro selection. Now in Charlottesville, Rales is more than happy with her status and is ready to make a big splash in the women's tennis program. "I'm honored and privileged to be part of the team," Rales said. In the fall, she posted an impressive and team-leading 12-5 singles record.

Cavaliers face Hokies in first outdoor match

With only 11 matches remaining in the regular season, the No. 11-ranked Virginia men's tennis team will kick off the second half of the season on outdoor courts this afternoon when they face No.

Virginia puts winning streak on line against Herd

After sweeping three straight games from No. 2 Clemson this weekend, the Virginia men's baseball team continues its 10-game home-stand this afternoon when it hosts the Marshall Thundering Herd (8-7) at Davenport Field. Though not on the team's original schedule, today's contest was added earlier this week to make up for last night's postponed matchup with Liberty, which was called off because of inclement weather. The No.

Cavs look to continue run through WNIT

University Hall will host one more Virginia basketball game and open its doors once more as the Cavaliers host conference rival Miami in the second round of the WNIT tonight.

University of Virginia's Pro timing Day

NFL scouts and other team representatives descended on Charlottesville Tuesday for the University's Pro Timing Day. Similar to the NFL combine held in Indianapolis in February, Pro Timing Day gives draft-eligible players a chance to be measured both physically and athletically. Among the players that worked out from the Cavaliers were D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Marques Hagans, Kai Parham, Brennan Schmidt, Brian Barthelmes, Ottowa Anderson, Kwakou Robinson, Wali Lundy, Connor Hughes, Kurt Smith and Bryan White. After being measured for height, weight, hand size and arm span, players began the tests.

Pre-season No. 3 looks to be best

The Virginia women's rowing team opens its season Saturday at the Windermere Classic in Redwood City, Calif.. According to the USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association preseason poll, Virginia is ranked No.

Virginia thrives under all-new coaching staff

At the end of the 2005 season, after eight years at the helm of the University of Virginia softball program, Cheryl Sprangel resigned from the position of head coach after collecting the most wins in Virginia softball history. Looking for someone to fill her shoes, athletic director Craig Littlepage undertook the job of revamping the coaching staff, just weeks after doing the same for the basketball team. Littlepage's answer was Karen Johns. Carie Dever-Boaz and Iyhia McMichael were then added as assistants.