Adidas has it right: "Long live sport." That's "sport," singular, mind you. "Sports" is the conglomeration of athletic games; "sport" is the idealistic pursuit of a greater end, redefining challenge and triumphing over adversity.
Men's basketball falls to Indiana in Maui After victories over Chaminade and No. 16 Kentucky put the No.
BLACKSBURG -- Saturday's loss to rival Virginia Tech could not have been more deflating for both the Cavaliers and the Virginia fans who made the long trip to Blacksburg and watched the game in the snow and driving wind. Despite the loss to Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers deserved more respect than they received, and a bowl bid to the Continental Tire Bowl should sicken any fan of good college football. The Virginia players knew they were a better team than they were able to show in Blacksburg, and so did their fans.
BLACKSBURG -- The Virginia football team, which seemed to be flying high after an improbable streak of wins over highly-ranked opponents, was brought back to earth with a bang this weekend. The weekend began poorly for the Cavaliers (8-5) with the announcement that NC State had accepted a bid to the Gator Bowl.
A chilling wind swept over the Klöckner Stadium field this past Wednesday night as 110 minutes of soccer came to a close with both teams tied at one goal apiece.
It's one of the most coveted trophies in all of sports. It is known for its curse on quarterbacks and signature pose.
In the beginning of the season, talk about the Virginia football program centered on the future and all the talented recruits that Al Groh reeled in.
On Sunday in University Park, Pa., the Virginia women's soccer team dropped its third-round match of the NCAA Tournament to the host Nittany Lions of Penn State, 3-0.
Cavaliers hang on to defeat Chaminade Twenty years ago Chaminade defeated Ralph Sampson and the then-No.
The Virginia men's soccer team begins its quest for a sixth national championship Wednesday night at 7 in Klöckner Stadium.
Fresh off a 48-13 thrashing of the Maryland Terrapins last Saturday, the Virginia Cavaliers (8-4) travel to Blacksburg this weekend to face in-state rival Virginia Tech (8-3). A once highly competitive rivalry, the Virginia-Virginia Tech series has become a bit one-sided as of late, with the Hokies winning the last three games. Last year, Virginia Tech won 31-17 at Scott Stadium.
The Virginia women's basketball team will look to maintain its undefeated season when it faces the Liberty Flames, also unbeaten, tonight at 7 in Lynchburg. The Cavaliers (2-0) will have to find new ways to beat the Flames (2-0), who will have the advantage in size when they take the court tonight.
The win was emphatic. Poignant. Lopsided. And yes, comical. It started as I was walking through the assembled tailgating masses and spotted a Maryland fan in full Terrapin regalia including -- and I only wish I was making this up -- a red plastic turtle hat complete with short, stubby head, checkered shell, four stout feet and a small tail protruding from the rear.
When Virginia junior guard Anna Prillaman turned the ball over only seconds into yesterday's game against the St.
There was a sense that everything was going right for the Cavaliers under the lights in Scott Stadium on senior night.
On a night when Virginia basketball fans were supposed to sit back, relax and check out their "new" team, there were far too many nervous whispers reverberating throughout University Hall.
Despite struggling defensively all night, the Virginia men's basketball team (1-0) came up with a big stop when the team needed it most, from an unlikely source, to preserve a 90-86 victory over Long Island (0-1). Up 86-83, Virginia junior guard Todd Billet blocked Long Island senior Antuan Dobie's three-point attempt with 12 seconds left.
Women's soccer bows out of NCAA Tournament at Penn State The Virginia women's soccer team was defeated in the third round of the NCAA Tournament by host team Penn State, 3-0 yesterday.
The Virginia football team and the No. 18 Maryland Terrapins will square off tomorrow in Scott Stadium, battling for second place in the ACC. It will be an emotion-filled night, as 21 Virginia seniors will suit up for their last home game.
Volleyball earns ACC honors Junior libero Whitney Ashcraft and freshman outside hitter Kristin Chaney have been honored by the ACC for their play this season.
