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Hoop Dreams

Hoop Dreams

Photos from the history-making men’s basketball season.

Summer 2014

Masterstroke

Masterstroke

When Kevin Sauer arrived in Charlottesville in 1988, the men's and women's club rowing teams shared a boathouse with no electricity. They had no truck to tow the boats.

Summer 2014

Men’s Tennis Breaks All-Sport Record

Men’s Tennis Breaks All-Sport Record

Program wins 117th consecutive ACC match, honors seniors against Wake Forest.

April 15, 2014

‘Professor Lou’ Explains Science Behind the Puck on Washington Capitals TV

‘Professor Lou’ Explains Science Behind the Puck on Washington Capitals TV

If you’ve ever been to a Washington Capitals hockey game, you’ve probably seen physics professor Lou Bloomfield on the Jumbotron explaining the physics of hockey.

April 15, 2014

When They Knew

When They Knew

We asked several Cavaliers to recall the moment in time when they knew they were good enough to play for UVA.

Spring 2014

Alumnus Jim Grobe  Leaves Wake Forest

Alumnus Jim Grobe Leaves Wake Forest

Grobe resigns from his position at Wake Forest, leaving an unforgettable 13-year legacy that will not be forgotten.

Spring 2014

Their Cups Runneth Over

Their Cups Runneth Over

The efforts of Virginia’s men’s and women’s soccer players led both teams to the 2013 NCAA College Cup.

Spring 2014

Holding Serve

Holding Serve

The men's tennis team had a record-setting year in 2013.

Spring 2014

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Before Scottsdale, before Sarasota, the big leagues came to Charlottesville.

Spring 2014

Wrestling Rising

Wrestling Rising

The University's wrestling team has had a number of firsts and bests since Steve Garland took over as head coach six years ago.

Spring 2014

Flag of Honor

Flag of Honor

The flag that hangs in JPJ Arena once covered the casket of a Vietnam veteran.

Spring 2014

Year in Sports Photos 2013

Year in Sports Photos 2013

January 13, 2014

Top 5 UVA Sports Moments of 2013

Top 5 UVA Sports Moments of 2013

Let us know your opinion on top sports moments in the comments.

January 13, 2014

Postscript to a Season

Postscript to a Season

If you love sports, your heart eventually gets broken.

December 20, 2013

The Captain

The Captain

John Leys reflects on football and war.

Winter 2013

Winning in the Rain

Winning in the Rain

A photo essay captures moments from the women's soccer team's fierce, double-overtime victory against Notre Dame at Klöckner Stadium in October.

Winter 2013

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

News from the NBA, the Richmond Football Club in Australia and the UVA women's field hockey team.

Winter 2013

A Head for the Game

A Head for the Game

Alumnus Kevin Guskiewicz is at the forefront of diagnosing and understanding concussions.

Winter 2013

Golf's Sacred Journey

Golf’s Sacred Journey

October 18, 2013

Superstitions

Superstitions

Current and former Cavaliers admit to holding numerous superstitions, or what some of them call "pregame rituals."

Fall 2013

Mark Bernardino Retires

Mark Bernardino Retires

After 35 years of coaching and 27 ACC titles, swimming and diving coach retires.

Fall 2013

Olympic Twist

Olympic Twist

Nine years after competition, shot putter Adam Nelson wins Olympic gold.

Fall 2013

Airtime

Airtime

Former Cavaliers Tony Covington and Ted Jeffries bring expertise to UVA broadcasts.

Fall 2013