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STAB's Julia Haney Commits to Princeton for Lacrosse

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:52:00 EDT

Ever since STAB Lacrosse star Julia Haney was a fourth grader, lacrosse has been her passion. Haney's biggest dream came true as she has just committed to continue her lacrosse career as a Princeton Tiger.

UVa's Mike Tobey Makes U19 World Championship Team

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:04:00 EDT

UVa basketball player Mike Tobey has been selected for the 12-man U19 World Championship Team. The 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship will be held June 24-July 6 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Blake Miller Named UVa Head Softball Coach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:00 EDT

UVa has hired Blake Miller to be the schools new head softball coach. Miller has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Oregon, helping lead the Ducks to the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament each season.

Papi, Crockett Named to ABCA All-Atlantic Region Team

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:51:00 EDT

Virginia's Mike Papi and Kyle Crockett each have been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association's All-Atlantic Region Team. Papi was a first-team outfield selection, while Crockett earned second-team honors at relief pitcher.

3 Star Recruit Angel Delgado Considers UVa

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:03:00 EDT

Friday was day two of the NBPA Top 100 camp at John Paul Jones Arena.

A lot of Virginia fans are curious about Angel Delgado.

Top 100 Prep Point Guard Jalen Brunson Targeted by UVa

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:22:00 EDT

A lot of eyes are on point guard Jalen Brunson at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. He's a big-time prospect with ties to Charlottesville and UVa. He's showing all the moves that make him a top college prospect.

Former UVa Golf Stud Bruce Wooddall Wins 1st Pro Tournament

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Just 15 minutes from his old stomping grounds at UVa, Bruce Wooddall finished 2 under par and beat out Mikel Martinson in a playoff to bring home his first Pro Tournament win at the E-Golf Springs Creek Classic in Louisa County Friday.

Mary Washington's Katie Mastropaolo Named All-American

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:27:00 EDT

Former Albemarle High School lacrosse standout Katie Mastropaolo has finished up her collegiate career at Mary Washington by being named an All-American.

B.J. Stith Transferring To Oak Hill Academy

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:18:00 EDT

UVa basketball Class of 2014 verbal commitment B.J. Stith will transfer from Brunswick to Oak Hill Academy for his senior season

Redskins' Chase Minnifield Impresses During Minicamp

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:10:00 EDT

Chase Minnifield suffered two major knee surgeries in a span of six months but now the former UVa star is working his way back onto the field with the Redskins.

Redskins Minicamp Begins; RG3 on Pace to Be Ready for Season Opener

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:55:00 EDT

The brace on RG3's surgically repaired knee appears less cumbersome than the one he was wearing last month. Griffin III says the knee feels better each week and he's on track to be ready for the season opener.

Wilson Memorial Baseball Brings Home 4th State Title

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:31:00 EDT

The Wilson Memorial baseball team took down Glenvar 6-4 in the Group A Division II finals and reached a goal so many high school athletes strive for - a state title.

UVA Baseball Reflects on 2014 Season

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:57:00 EDT

The Virginia baseball team came from behind to win 23 times this season, but when it mattered most, they weren't able to bring in the runs to get to Omaha for the College World Series.

Virginia's Season Ends with 6-5 Loss to Mississippi St. in Super Regional

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:42:00 EDT

The UVa baseball team had it season come to an end Monday afternoon with a 6-5 loss to Mississippi State in an NCAA Super Regional game that was continued from Sunday.

Game 2 Of Super Regional Suspended Until Monday

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:42:00 EDT

The second game of the NCAA Baseball Super Regional between Virginia and Mississippi State has been suspended until Monday at 4pm due to rain

State Championship Sunday Scores & Highlights - 6/9/13

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:41:00 EDT

The Riverheads and Wilson Memorial baseball teams both won state championships Sunday, while the Stuarts Draft girls soccer team and Madison County softball team lost in the finals

Saturday VHSL State Tournament Scores & Highlights - 6/8/13

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 01:01:00 EDT

High school scores from across the commonwealth in the semifinal and championship rounds of the VHSL state tournament

UVa's Gragnani & Silverstein Selected In MLB Draft

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:26:00 EDT

Virginia seniors Reed Gragnani and Scott Silverstein were both selected in the Major League Baseball Draft Saturday

Cavaliers Fall 11-6 In Game One Of Super Regional

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:40:00 EDT

The Virginia baseball team lost 11-6 in Game One of its Super Regional against Mississippi State Saturday at Davenport Field

Rain Washes Out Super Regional Practice

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:58:00 EDT

A steady rain Friday afternoon kept the Virginia and Mississippi State baseball teams from practicing outside at Davenport Field in preparation of their Super Regional

UVa Pitcher Kyle Crockett Selected By Indians In 4th Round Of MLB Draft

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:37:00 EDT

UVa relief pitcher and closer Kyle Crockett was drafted in the 4th round (#111 overall) of the Major League Baseball draft by the Cleveland Indians Friday

Albemarle HS Baseball Player Justin Vestal Signs with West Virginia Tech

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Albemarle High School baseball player Justin Vestal signed his national letter of intent to play ball at West Virginia Tech on Thursday.

WAHS Girls Tennis Hopes To Make School History

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 16:59:00 EDT

The Western Albemarle girls tennis team has won three straight Jefferson District Titles, they're the 2013 Region II Champions and now they're gearing up to face defending state champions E.C. Glass in the Virginia AA State Semifinals at Virginia Tech Friday.

Cavs Closer Kyle Crockett is a Top Pro Prospect

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 15:05:00 EDT

The three-day Major League Baseball draft begins Thursday with the first two rounds. Virginia's relief pitcher and closer, Kyle Crockett is expected to be the first Wahoo chosen, maybe as early as the third round on Friday.

UVa Baseball Will Host Mississippi State in Super Regional

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 07:40:00 EDT

The UVa baseball team will play Mississippi State in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional this weekend. Mississippi State beat Central Arkansas 6-1 Monday night to win the Starkville Regional.

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:00 EDT

LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:10:00 EDT

Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:00 EDT

After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.

Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:00 EDT

Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night.

AL West-leading A's beat Texas, Darvish 6-2

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:00 EDT

Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EDT

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day...

Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:20:00 EDT

About 50,000 protesters energetically returned to the streets of Brazil's biggest city Tuesday night, a demonstration of anger toward what they call a corrupt and inefficient government that has long ignored the demands...

Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT

They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.

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