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Second-rate XFL talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk

I know, I know, the NFL isn't what it used to be. The theatrical tones of NFL Films' John Fascenda have been supplanted by the cocky crowings and cryings of Randy Moss. Goodfellas like Joe Montana and Roger Staubach have given way to bad boys like Ray Lewis and Keyshawn Johnson.


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Women's basketball nets road victory

COLLEGE PARK, Md.-The only thing bigger than the smiles on Virginia women's basketball players' faces as they ran onto the court last night were the smiles they wore as they walked off. Led by senior forward Svetlana Volnaya's game-high of 27 points, the Cavaliers stormed to a 69-56 victory over Maryland at Cole Field House.


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Inspired Cav men frustrate Deacons

It's been a roller coaster ride for the Virginia men's basketball team this season, but it looks like the Cavaliers are finally going in the right direction: Up. For the second straight time, No.


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Women's hoops to face sizzling Terps

The Virginia women's basketball team heads into a tough conference matchup tonight at 7:30 at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House. The Cavaliers (14-9, 5-5 ACC) are looking to improve on their most recent 71-56 loss to N.C.


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Inconsistent Cavaliers turn over game to 'Pack

RALEIGH, N.C.-After a heart-stopping double-overtime victory against Wake Forest Sunday with freshman Anna Prillaman taking charge at the point guard position, you would think the Cavaliers had all the consistency they needed to repeat their Jan.


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Women's hoops struggles in frustrating loss to Wolfpack

RALEIGH, N.C.-"I thought we played the worst half of basketball we've played all year in the first half," Virginia women's basketball coach Debbie Ryan said. Although the Cavaliers (14-9, 5-5 ACC) made a strong run to draw the game close in the second half, they dug themselves too deep a hole and lost at N.C.


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Women's hoops smiles on Prillaman

Whether she's dribbling down the court, hitting the open three, or racing back on defense, Anna Prillaman is always beaming a confident smile. "Basketball is supposed to be fun," Prillaman said.

Latest Podcast

Today, we sit down with both the president and treasurer of the Virginia women's club basketball team to discuss everything from making free throws to recent increased viewership in women's basketball.