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Shaka Smart content building something at VCU
Shaka Smart content building something at VCU
Shaka Smart smiles with a told-you-so look that is part amusement, and part frustration.Full Story
Shaka Smart smiles with a told-you-so look that is part amusement, and part frustration.Full Story
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Virginia sports from The AP
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Alex Ovechkin says his broken left foot is healing well after playing almost three full games on it last month. The Washington Capitals' captain, who won his third Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP, sustained a...Full Story
Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night. The Phillies have won two in a row...Full Story
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Tim Hudson pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Evan Gattis homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals 3-1 Saturday for their eighth straight victory.Full Story
Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.Full Story
Georgetown's Whittington tears ACL in left knee
Georgetown's Whittington tears ACL in left knee
Georgetown forward Greg Whittington has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and it's not clear when he'll be able to play basketball.Full Story
Georgetown forward Greg Whittington has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and it's not clear when he'll be able to play basketball.Full Story
Virginia hires Oregon assistant as softball coach
Virginia hires Oregon assistant as softball coach
Virginia has hired Blake Miller as its softball coach.Full Story
Virginia has hired Blake Miller as its softball coach.Full Story
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John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round.Full Story
John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round.Full Story
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Stackhouse: No rush to replace Hunter as NBPA head
Stackhouse: No rush to replace Hunter as NBPA head
Jerry Stackhouse says the National Basketball Players Association is focusing on getting player involved in union activities and is in no rush to hire a search firm to choose a new executive director.Full Story
Jerry Stackhouse says the National Basketball Players Association is focusing on getting player involved in union activities and is in no rush to hire a search firm to choose a new executive director.Full Story
Ovechkin says broken left foot is healing well
Ovechkin says broken left foot is healing well
Alex Ovechkin says his broken left foot is healing well after playing almost three full games on it last month.Full Story
Alex Ovechkin says his broken left foot is healing well after playing almost three full games on it last month.Full Story
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Former teammates expect coach Kidd to succeed
Former teammates expect coach Kidd to succeed
Former teammates, players and an ex-NBA assistant coach say the credibility a Hall of Fame career brings and familiarity with today's players will help Jason Kidd successfully transition into coaching.Full Story
Former teammates, players and an ex-NBA assistant coach say the credibility a Hall of Fame career brings and familiarity with today's players will help Jason Kidd successfully transition into coaching.Full Story
Del Worsham breaks Bristol Funny Car time record
Del Worsham breaks Bristol Funny Car time record
Del Worsham broke Bristol Dragway's Funny Car time record with a 4.008-second run Friday in qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Full Story
Del Worsham broke Bristol Dragway's Funny Car time record with a 4.008-second run Friday in qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Full Story
Kipnis RBI helps Indians top Nationals 2-1
Kipnis RBI helps Indians top Nationals 2-1
Jason Kipnis' run-scoring fielder's choice in the ninth inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.Full Story
Jason Kipnis' run-scoring fielder's choice in the ninth inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.Full Story
US to host key Olympic meeting in 2015
US to host key Olympic meeting in 2015
The United States will host a major Olympic meeting in 2015, a boost to a potential U.S. bid for the 2024 Summer Games.Full Story
The United States will host a major Olympic meeting in 2015, a boost to a potential U.S. bid for the 2024 Summer Games.Full Story
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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Virginia sports news from The Associated Press
Ryan Zimmerman homered and drove in three runs, Ian Desmond got four hits and the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Thursday. The Rockies lost four players and a coach, as well as the rubber...Full Story
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Ryan Zimmerman homered and drove in three runs, Ian Desmond got four hits and the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Thursday.Full Story
Ohlendorf called up, Karns optioned by Nationals
Ohlendorf called up, Karns optioned by Nationals
The Nationals have recalled right-hander Ross Ohlendorf from Triple-A Syracuse and he was scheduled to make his first Washington start in Wednesday night's game at Colorado.Full Story
The Nationals have recalled right-hander Ross Ohlendorf from Triple-A Syracuse and he was scheduled to make his first Washington start in Wednesday night's game at Colorado.Full Story
NFL commissioner Goodell defends Redskins nickname
NFL commissioner Goodell defends Redskins nickname
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is a "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect."Full Story
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is a "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect."Full Story
Redskins have no plans to change their offense
Redskins have no plans to change their offense
Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp...Full Story
Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July...Full Story
Illinois State, VCU to begin series this fall
Illinois State, VCU to begin series this fall
Illinois State says its men's basketball team will begin a home-and-home series with Virginia Commonwealth this fall.Full Story
Illinois State says its men's basketball team will begin a home-and-home series with Virginia Commonwealth this fall.Full Story
Stallworth joins Redskins after balloon crash
Stallworth joins Redskins after balloon crash
Donte Stallworth has recovered from serious burn injuries suffered in a hot air balloon crash and is practicing with the Washington Redskins.Full Story
Donte Stallworth has recovered from serious burn injuries suffered in a hot air balloon crash and is practicing with the Washington Redskins.Full Story
Next up for Redskins' RG3: rehab during honeymoon
Next up for Redskins' RG3: rehab during honeymoon
Next up for Robert Griffin III: working his rehab into his honeymoon.Full Story
Next up for Robert Griffin III: working his rehab into his honeymoon.Full Story
UVA guard Jesperson transfers to Northern Iowa
UVA guard Jesperson transfers to Northern Iowa
Former Virginia guard Paul Jesperson has transferred to Northern Iowa.Full Story
Former Virginia guard Paul Jesperson has transferred to Northern Iowa.Full Story
Mississippi St sweeps Virginia 6-5
Mississippi St sweeps Virginia 6-5
Adam Frazier had more hits and two RBIs and Wes Rea hit a two-run home run and Mississippi State clinched a spot in the College World Series by winning the completion of a suspended game 6-5 against Virginia on...Full Story
Adam Frazier had more hits and two RBIs and Wes Rea hit a two-run home run and Mississippi State clinched a spot in the College World Series by winning the completion of a suspended game 6-5 against Virginia on Monday.Full Story
Bulldogs' upset bid at Virginia suspended by rain
Bulldogs' upset bid at Virginia suspended by rain
Mississippi State's game against Virginia has been suspended in the middle of the seventh inning by lightning and heavy rain.Full Story
Mississippi State's game against Virginia has been suspended in the middle of the seventh inning by lightning and heavy rain.Full Story
Tigers draft Verlander's brother in 14th round
Tigers draft Verlander's brother in 14th round
The Detroit Tigers have drafted Justin Verlander's brother.Full Story
The Detroit Tigers have drafted Justin Verlander's brother.Full Story
Mississippi St. gets 20 hits, beats Virginia, 11-6
Mississippi St. gets 20 hits, beats Virginia, 11-6
Adam Frazier went 6 for 6, Hunter Renfroe was 4 for 5 and they each drove in three runs Saturday to help Mississippi State beat Virginia 11-6 in the first game of the Charlottesville super regional.Full Story
Adam Frazier went 6 for 6, Hunter Renfroe was 4 for 5 and they each drove in three runs Saturday to help Mississippi State beat Virginia 11-6 in the first game of the Charlottesville super regional.Full Story
Jeb Burton gets 1st NASCAR Truck victory at Texas
Jeb Burton gets 1st NASCAR Truck victory at Texas
Jeb Burton raced to his first career NASCAR Truck Series victory, holding off a hard-charging Ty Dillon at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night.Full Story
Jeb Burton raced to his first career NASCAR Truck Series victory, holding off a hard-charging Ty Dillon at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night.Full Story
Virginia's goal: finish baseball season in Omaha
Virginia's goal: finish baseball season in Omaha
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia doesn't want its baseball season to end at Davenport Field again.Full Story
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia doesn't want its baseball season to end at Davenport Field again.Full Story
Twins-Nationals postponed, will be made up Sunday
Twins-Nationals postponed, will be made up Sunday
The game between the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals on Friday night has been postponed by rain as Tropical Storm Andrea moves north along the East Coast.Full Story
The game between the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals on Friday night has been postponed by rain as Tropical Storm Andrea moves north along the East Coast.Full Story
United acquires Alain Rochat from Whitecaps
United acquires Alain Rochat from Whitecaps
D.C. United acquired defender-midfielder Alain Rochat from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday for a 2015 second-round draft pick and a conditional pick in 2016.Full Story
D.C. United acquired defender-midfielder Alain Rochat from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday for a 2015 second-round draft pick and a conditional pick in 2016.Full Story
Navy officer competing for position on Redskins
Navy officer competing for position on Redskins
Eric Kettani is the only Navy Reserve officer in the NFL.Full Story
Eric Kettani is the only Navy Reserve officer in the NFL.Full Story
Redskins' RG3 says he'll be ready for July camp
Redskins' RG3 says he'll be ready for July camp
Quarterback Robert Griffin III says "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond.Full Story
Quarterback Robert Griffin III says "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond.Full Story

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Former Cavalier Jarrett Parker Ready to Fly With Squirrels
Former Cavalier Jarrett Parker Ready to Fly With Squirrels
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:23:38 GMT
He was a big baseball star at UVa a few years back. Jarrett Parker was a star in the outfield for the 'Hoos, as we as at the plate. His best season was as a sophomore when he batted .355 with 16 homeFull Story
Former UVa baseball star Jarrett Parker is playing in Richmond at the AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants this seasonFull Story
STAB's Julia Haney Commits to Princeton for Lacrosse
STAB's Julia Haney Commits to Princeton for Lacrosse
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:52:25 GMT
Ever since STAB Lacrosse star Julia Haney was a fourth grader, lacrosse has been her passion. Haney said, "Whenever I can going into my driveway, passing with my dad, playing with friends whenever I canFull Story
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.Full Story
UVa's Mike Tobey Makes U19 World Championship Team
UVa's Mike Tobey Makes U19 World Championship Team
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:04:27 GMT
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.
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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.
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Blake Miller Named UVa Head Softball Coach
Blake Miller Named UVa Head Softball Coach
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:40:26 GMT
UVa has hired Blake Miller to be its 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.Full Story
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.Full Story
Papi, Crockett Named to ABCA All-Atlantic Region Team
Papi, Crockett Named to ABCA All-Atlantic Region Team
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:51:59 GMT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia's Mike Papi (So., Tunkhannock, Pa.) and Kyle Crockett (Jr., Poquoson, Va.) each have been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association's All-Atlantic Region Team.Full Story
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.

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3 Star Recruit Angel Delgado Considers UVa
3-Star Recruit Angel Delgado Considers UVa
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:03:19 GMT
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. He's a 3-star power forward from New York. Delgado has a scholarship offerFull Story
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.

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Top 100 Prep Point Guard Jalen Brunson Targeted by UVa
Top 100 Prep Point Guard Jalen Brunson Targeted by UVa
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:22:09 GMT
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.Full Story
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.Full Story
Former UVa Golf Stud Bruce Wooddall Wins 1st Pro Tournament
Former UVa Golf Stud Bruce Wooddall Wins 1st Pro Tournament
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:52:35 GMT
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 CreekFull Story
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.Full Story
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