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World Cup soccer squad sets to work at Klöckner

The number of pre-pubescent screaming girls lined up around Klöckner Stadium last Saturday morning was so large that the only logical explanation for the scene seemed to be that Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake was preparing to perform a concert at the soccer stadium. But the name the multitude of young females screamed out in adoration was not "Justin" or "Britney." It was "Mia." Legendary soccer player and national superstar Mia Hamm along with the rest of the U.S.


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Calling his shot

When it comes to the legends of American athletics, Babe Ruth's face is certainly on the Mount Rushmore of sports.


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Interview with Mia Hamm

Preparing for her fourth World Cup, women's soccer legend Mia Hamm spent this past weekend in Charlottesville practicing with the national team.


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Christian paces Cavaliers at Lou Onesty Invitational

The Virginia cross country team hosted the Lou Onesty Invitational Saturday in Charlottesville. Will Christian took top honors for the men, winning the individual title for the Virginia men's cross country squad. Overall, the women's team produced six runners in the top 19 while the men finished their best six runners in the top 21. Christian won the title with a time of 24:28.90.


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Virginia Volleyball Continues Winning Ways

The Virginia volleyball team (11-0) extended its perfect record Saturday with a 3-1 (25-30, 30-17, 30-23, 30-27) victory over Kentucky to win the Kentucky Conference Challenge at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. This marks the third consecutive tournament the Cavaliers have won in 2003, and moves their record to 11-0, the best start in program history. Senior libero Whitney Ashcraft was named MVP of the tournament, recording a match-high 23 defensive saves against Kentucky and setting the school record with 42 digs against Syracuse in the second game of the tournament. Senior outside hitter Paige Davis and junior middle Alexis Geocaris were named to the all-tournament team.

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With the women’s team working to maintain a five-year championship streak at the College Club Swimming National Championships, Club Swim at U.Va. hosts a thriving team at the University consisting of hundreds of members. Colin Sartori, Club Swim president and third-year engineering student, discusses the history, events and upcoming competitions for the organization, including the the College Club Swimming National Championships in April.