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Department: Sports

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

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

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

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

Game. Set. Champs.

Game. Set. Champs.

Men's tennis wins first NCAA title in dramatic fashion.

Fall 2013

The House that George Built

The House that George Built

Have a look around the football program's new indoor practice facility and meet the team's four new coaches.

Summer 2013

Aquaman

Aquaman

Swimming and diving coach Mark Bernardino is the longest-tenured coach at UVA. What's the secret to his success? He'll say it's everyone else.

Summer 2013

We Are the Champions

We Are the Champions

An infographic of Cavalier dominance in spring sports.

Summer 2013

Top Athletes

Top Athletes

Soccer player Caroline Miller and tennis player Jarmere Jenkins received annual top athlete awards for 2013.

Summer 2013

Sixth Sense

Sixth Sense

After losing his sight, alumnus Ty Thompson discovers the joys of golf.

Summer 2013

Unstoppable

Unstoppable

Monique Merrill (Col class of '91), one of the world's top female outdoor endurance athletes, finally finds peace.

Spring 2013

On the Rise

On the Rise

Women's soccer beats Florida State and Maryland to win the ACC Championship.

Spring 2013

Against the Odds

Against the Odds

Sean Doolittle's long, strange baseball journey

Spring 2013

Q&A With Lauren Perdue

Q&A With Lauren Perdue

A Q&A with Lauren Perdue, UVA swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.

Winter 2012

Father Figure

Father Figure

UVA basketball's all-time scoring leader Bryant Stith builds a powerhouse program in his hometown.

Winter 2012