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Rowing competes in Henley Royal Regatta

By Sam Le | July 7, 2000

While many students relaxed on America's beaches during the Independence Day weekend, the women's and men's rowing teams were on the Thames in England, competing in the 151st Henley Royal Regatta, the sport's most prestigious competition. And while many students prepared for their summer midterm exams, the teams were taking their final tests of the rowing season against the world's best boats in a setting the participants described as unrivaled in tradition and energy. There were 200,000 spectators lining the course from start to finish for the Virginia women's varsity eight's first-round race against the University of Washington.

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UNC basketball tradition too much to handle for Guthridge

By Sam Le | July 7, 2000

Come on, mister. Go ahead, give it a try. If Bill Guthridge - that slow-talking, slow-walking vestige of Dean Smith-dom - could coach North Carolina to two Final Fours in three years, maybe you can too.

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Guthridge resigns from UNC hoops

By Sam Le | July 7, 2000

A week after North Carolina's Bill Guthridge resigned and left one of the most coveted coaching positions in the game up for grabs, reactions from the college basketball world are still filtering in while speculations about a successor continue to swirl. Last night, Kansas coach Roy Williams announced he rejected North Carolina Athletic Director Dick Baddour's invitation to take over Guthridge's post.

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Prescription for Janikowski, Maggette and the rest: Dr. Sportstalk

By Sam Le | June 29, 2000

Hey, athletes have feelings too. They're criticized, vilified and slandered by the media. They're yelled at, spit on and barraged by fans. And now, I think it's time for athletes to get some help.

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Men's basketball to challenge Purdue

By Ginny Min | June 29, 2000

The Virginia men's basketball team will represent the Atlantic Coast Conference when it hosts Purdue on the second day of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

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Changing the face of Virginia sports

By Sam Le | June 29, 2000

They'll tell you today that it worked. They'll tell you that it was worth all the money and hours and effort.

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Cav athletics ranks 13th in Sears Directors' Cup

By Ginny Min | June 29, 2000

Attention all Cavalier sports fans: There is something to boast about. Okay, so the Virginia athletic program may not be the absolute best in the country - that title goes to Stanford.

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Lacrosse trio earns academic accolades

By Sam Le | June 22, 2000

The women's lacrosse team used to kid Amy Fromal about showing up to practice with red circles around her eyes, proof of the long hours they spent behind goggles in her biochemistry lab.

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Estes starts off football recruits

By Ginny Min | June 22, 2000

Patrick Estes wasted no time in deciding where he wanted to play college football. Seven months before the beginning of the NCAA signing period, the All-Metro tight end from Chesterfield County verbally committed to Virginia earlier this week.

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Young era begins for Virginia hoops

By Ginny Min | June 22, 2000

You might think Maurice "Mo" Young is jealous. He too decided to play for Virginia in the next men's basketball season.

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Ducharme leaves men's basketball

By Sam Le | June 22, 2000

Calling his last season at Virginia "a tough year," Colin Ducharme announced Tuesday that he will transfer to Longwood College rather than spend his final season of basketball eligibility with the Cavaliers. For Ducharme, the 6-foot-9 center who played sparingly last season after redshirting his junior year, the decision to go from the spotlight of the ACC to a small Division II program was one he grappled with for the last month.

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Draft sends Cavs to field of dreams

By Dave Jamieson | June 22, 2000

A month ago, they were teammates on the same field. But now, a trio of Virginia baseball players is scattered across the country, pursuing a common goal. After being selected in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft earlier this month, Kevin Shrout is in Utah, Tim LaVigne has settled in Massachusetts, and Jon Metzger remains in Charlottesville.

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Looking for another title, lacrosse turns to its next line of stars

By Chip Knighton | June 15, 2000

The Virginia men's lacrosse team ended its season May 27 with a 12-11 loss at the hands of Princeton in the NCAA semifinals.

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Rowing finishes ahead of pack in final regatta

By Sam Le | June 15, 2000

She might have been disappointed, but considering the circumstances, there's no way she could have asked for anything more.

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Men's lacrosse falls short in NCAA semis

By Sam Le | June 15, 2000

COLLEGE PARK, Md.-Entering the May 27 NCAA men's lacrosse semifinal, Virginia had everything working in its favor.

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Football program honored for graduation rate

By Sam Le | June 15, 2000

By graduating 71.4 percent of its freshman class of 1994-95, the Virginia football program received commendation from the American Football Coaches Association for its academic achievement.

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Moses forgoes NCAA eligibility

By Jim Reedy | May 20, 2000

Established as a good bet for Olympic gold after breezing to a pair of world records two months ago, Virginia swimmer Ed Moses has decided to give up his final two years of NCAA eligibility. Moses is sifting through endorsement deals and stands to receive substantial bonuses from U.S.A.

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Mathis chooses Cavs over Yellow Jackets

By Jim Reedy | May 20, 2000

After a lengthy courtship of J.C. Mathis, Pete Gillen and the Virginia coaching staff finally got their man when the 6-foot-8 New York recruit committed to the Cavaliers two weeks ago. Mathis, a 220-pound forward from John F.

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Scott leaves as Cavalier record setter

By Sam Le | May 20, 2000

At least this rejection letter was personalized. Some students don't even get that concession. "Dear Mary," it began, "Thank you for your interest in the University of Virginia volleyball program..." But no thanks.

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JMU ousts Cav women from NCAAs

By Chris Yeung | May 20, 2000

HARRISONBURG-The season-long quest for another shot at the NCAA Championship ended in the quarterfinals for the No.