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Trey Murphy III keeping name in NBA Draft
Virginia fans were hoping that Trey Murphy would change his mind about turning pro, but the Durham, N.C., native ended the suspense on Monday when he said he’s keeping his name in the 2021 NBA Draft.
LSU wanted O’Connor to succeed Mainieri, but Oaks wasn’t interested
With a resume like Brian O’Connor’s, there’s no doubt that he’s a target for big-time coaching searches like LSU.
Emma Navarro named ITA National Rookie of the Year
Emma Navarro has been named the ITA National Rookie of the Year.
Todd DeSorbo named U.S. Olympic Swimming assistant coach
Virginia swimming head coach Todd DeSorbo has been named an assistant coach for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Virginia concludes U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials with three qualifiers
Paige Madden, Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass all became Olympians this week during the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Abbott baffles Tennessee hitters to pace Virginia’s win in College World Series
Facing one of the most dangerous lineups in the nation, Virginia ace Andrew Abbott pitched his way out of an early jam, then handcuffed favored Tennessee to help the Cavaliers upend the Vols 6-0 in their opening game of the College World Series on Sunday.
Michaels’ improbable Father’s Day gift helps lift Virginia over Tennessee in College World Series
On Father’s Day, Logan Michaels delivered the most precious gift possible in his first at bat in the College World Series.
O’Connor’s experience in Omaha comforting to a team that has never been there
There’s something about having been to Omaha before that’s comforting for Brian O’Connor and some of his coaching staff.
Virginia qualifies two for Sunday finals at U.S. Olympic Trials
Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh both made the women’s 50-meter freestyle semifinals, qualifying fifth and seventh, respectively. Douglass was fifth in a time of 24.78 and Walsh posted a 24.88 in prelims.
Legendary Fork Union basketball coach Fletcher Arritt was one of a kind
The basketball world lost a legend this week. Legendary because I, for one, believe he belongs in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game.
Virginia ace Andrew Abbott said it’s important for this team to stop and smell the roses
Andrew Abbott, who will start Sunday’s College World Series game against Tennessee, almost has to pinch himself to believe that he and his teammates are really in Omaha.
Schoch should be ready to go for UVA, Bales a question mark for CWS
Virginia is on the eve of its fifth appearance in the College World Series, bracing for a meeting with No. 3 national seed Tennessee on Sunday.
Virginia swimmers conclude Night 6 at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials
Three Virginia swimmers competed in finals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Friday night.
Paul Mainieri breaks down UVA-Tennessee
LSU coach Paul Mainieri joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about his former pitching coach, Brian O’Connor, and break down UVA vs. Tennessee coming up on Sunday in the 2021 College World Series.
Virginia qualifies three for Friday finals at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials
Three Virginia swimmers advanced to finals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Thursday night.
After 13 years, Rick Carlisle says goodbye to Mavericks; hello to Celtics?
Former University of Virginia guard Rick Carlisle has resigned as head coach of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks after 13 years with the organization.
Abbott, Bales collects honors from ABCA, NCBWA, Baseball America
Senior pitcher Andrew Abbott garnered All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Baseball America. Reliever Blake Bales was a second team selection on the NCBWA’s All-America team.
All five women’s golf starters named to All-ACC Academic Team
All five starters on the Virginia women’s golf team have been named to the 2021 Women’s Golf All-ACC Academic Team.
Four Cavaliers named to All-ACC Academic Team
Four members of the Virginia men’s golf team have been named to the 2021 Men’s Golf All-ACC Academic Team.
Virginia signs Melodie Collard, Nicole Kiefer
Virginia women’s tennis head coach Sara O’Leary announced this week that Melodie Collard and Nicole Kiefer are the latest additions to a recruiting class ranked No. 6 by TennisRecruiting.net.
