Department: Sports
Lapping It Up
Christensen is an ACC record-setting explosion and she snagged All-American honors in the 100 backstroke, 200 back and 400 medley relay.
Fall 2009
The Need for Speed
John Sinders owns Khaleji Motorsport, which competes in the branch of auto racing that features cars like Porsche and Ferrari, and gets behind the wheel himself.
Summer 2009
In a League of His Own
For his efforts over the years, Wilson has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former Bills defensive end Bruce Smith. Wilson’s contributions ranged from lending the Oakland Raiders $400,000 in 1962 to being a key voice in negotiations to avoid a players’ strike in 1977.
Summer 2009
Sports Shorts
Summer 2009
By the Numbers
Summer 2009
Putting the Bat on the Ball
Outfielder John Barr (Col ’11) watches a ball during UVA’s game with Towson.
Summer 2009
New Uniform, Familiar Role
Angela Hucles made history at the University of Virginia, and she’s still making history as a professional.
Summer 2009
Comings & Goings
Spring 2009
Return to Wimbledon?
Spring 2009
Sports Shorts
Spring 2009
Fast Company
Spring 2009
Run, Jump, Splash, Run
Spring 2009
Sports Shorts
Winter 2008
Master of the Madhouse
Winter 2008
Short Game Gold
Winter 2008
Surprise of a Lifetime
Winter 2008
From PKs to FGs
Yannick Reyering (Col ’09) grew up in Germany kicking a round ball into a net. When he came to UVA, he had the same focus—and he put the ball into the net 39 times in a three-year career that included multiple All-ACC honors.
Winter 2008
Pitched Battle
Winter 2008
Tall Order
With Sean Singletary and Sharneé Zoll providing leadership and fireworks for UVA’s basketball teams, last season could easily have been characterized as the Year of the Guards. Both players have gone on to the ranks of professional basketball, so now the Cavaliers will look to the front court for more points and power this season.
Winter 2008
Sports Shorts
Dawn Staley becomes head women's basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, Angela Hucles qualifies for the Summer Olympics, and other stories.
Fall 2008
Making Sport of Water
Such is the appeal of water sports—dancing on the thin line between two elements, riding on surface tension, moving faster on water than legs can travel on land.
Fall 2008
Basketball Beats Ballet
The world of ballet might be a better place if Debbie Ryan (Grad ’77) had made a different choice as a child, but the world of basketball would be poorer.
Fall 2008