The Cavalier Daily
Serving the University Community Since 1890

Sports


Sports

Among the bunkers and greens, Augusta National writes its own stories

Augusta National Golf Club makes few promises. It grants Eldrick Woods no guarantee that he will fist-pump and sandblast his way to another Tiger slam 12 months from now. It offers frequent second-fiddler Phil Mickelson little consolation that the pear blossoms and periwinkles coating Amen Corner will serve as the backdrop for his first major triumph.


Sports

Duquette serves up passion, improvements

Michael Duquette could have been frustrated. He could have been discouraged. He could have given up. But after struggling through a tough 2000 season, the Virginia men's tennis player didn't give in.


Sports

Driscoll misses weekend cut by one stroke

After a surprising score of 68 in the first round, former Virginia golf standout James Driscoll shot a 78 in the second and failed to make the cut at the 2001 Masters in Augusta, Ga. Driscoll, a 2000 Virginia graduate, shot a first-round score of four-under par, the lowest for an amateur since 1983, but then missed the cut by just one stroke.


Sports

Cavaliers look up to Captain Hook

The No. 9 Virginia women's lacrosse team's 15-6 road win over 12th-ranked James Madison on Wednesday cemented Cavalier senior midfielder Mills Hook's status as one of the nation's top offensive players. The historically competitive in-state rivalry between the Dukes and Virginia (7-4, 0-2 ACC) turned into a blowout because Hook decided to dominate in the offensive zone.


Sports

Coming soon to a theater near you:

It was a story that could only have taken place in Hollywood. Now it will! That's right. Faced with the imminent writer's strike, the film industry is looking for easy-to-pen real-life stories that will fill the silver screen with cinematic gold.


Sports

Cavaliers to face off against JMU

If past success could determine the outcome of today's Virginia women's lacrosse game at James Madison, it would still be a toss up. "JMU is always a big matchup for us, no matter who we've played before," Virginia coach Julie Myers said.


Sports

Trend of broken promises in sports

It may not be today. You just won the NCAA title, after all. But the question will return soon, Jason Williams, the same question you answered eight weeks ago. Yes, we know you told us Feb.


Sports

Fickle Pitino changes horses in

Last Wednesday, Rick Pitino took another coaching job. That means, by my watch and Pitino's fickle finger, we should give him roughly 17 minutes before he's on the flirt again. Hey Rick: I hear Louisiana-Monroe concocted an incentive-laden package replete with riverboat gambling chips and gourmet gumbo.

Puzzles
Hoos Spelling

Latest Podcast

Co-president Armelle Worrel gives a behind-the-scenes look at U.Va.’s club pickleball team, highlighting the welcoming culture, national championship success, what it’s like to lead such a large team, and partnerships and sponsorships that help the program thrive. This episode explores what makes UVA pickleball a trailblazer and a vibrant part of student life on Grounds.