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Football fanaticism the Euro way

Before heading off to England and Ireland for two and a half weeks over winter break, my personal voyage consultant, world traveler Serena Bolliger, had three pieces of advice for me: 1) Try to avoid getting deep vein thrombosis on the seven-hour plane ride to London, 2) Don't think the girls on the street corner are looking for directions 3) Avoid drinking with football hooligans.

Crippen, Millen anchor Cavaliers

There has been only one meet so far this year where Fran Crippen and John Millen did not finish in first and second place, respectively, in both the 1,000 and 500 meter freestyle.

Freshman Albright emerges as force to be reckoned with

While most University students were at home over Winter Break, Virginia's wrestling team was in Charlottesville.

Virginia fans in for wild ride with this squad

Well, we have arrived at roughly the midpoint of the basketball season, and the path taken to Virginia's 8-6 record probably has been just as wild as the conclusion of Sunday's win over Virginia Tech.

Cavs end season on high note

There was no holiday hangover for Virginia this time around. In 2004, the Cavaliers traveled to Boise, Idaho for the MPC Computers Bowl and lost to Fresno State 37-34 in overtime only three days after Christmas.

Young Cavalier lineup understands how to win

BLACKSBURG, VA. They may be the sixth youngest team in the country, but the women's basketball players sure do get it. They get head coach Debbie Ryan's philosophies.

Cavs defeat Hokies in contentious road battle

BLACKSBURG, VA. -- The look of utter determination on Sean Singletary's face made it clear that he was not going to let his team lose this game, no matter what the circumstances.

Virginia carves up No. 18 Hokies

BLACKSBURG, VA. ­-- By posting her third career double-double -- 19 points and 12 rebounds -- freshman forward Laura Littles helped lead the Cavaliers to a 78-59 win over instate rival Virginia Tech Monday night. When asked what it felt like to win with such a strong performance as a freshman, Virginia forward Lyndra Littles quickly delivered an answer that brought a broad smile to Virginia coach Debbie Ryan's face. "Coach always reminds us that there is no age in basketball," Littles said.

Billy the Kid

Billy Campbell does not usually get a lot of minutes, but when he does, he makes them count. In Tuesday night's win over Northwestern, he provided the Cavaliers with a spark off the bench as his clutch three-pointer allowed Virginia to regain momentum and take control of the game.

Deasey gives another reason to follow young team

Matt Deasey has filled up the stat box with a whopping three minutes this season and not a single other statistic.

Cavs hope to cause Crimson to see red Saturday

There are two Division I schools that have "Crimson" in their nicknames. Tomorrow night, the Virginia women's basketball team will complete the rarely seen season series against these two teams.

Breastroker surges into spotlight

Run down the list of names on the Virginia swim team and one is sure to stand out. However, it's not because he's a six-time All-American, holds an ACC title and was named 2005 ACC Swimmer of the Year.

Small step for Cavs, giant leap for Diane

While Virginia's 72-57 victory over Northwestern Wednesday night should not send Virginia fans running to buy tickets for the Final Four, it was just the type of victory that a rebuilding program such as Virginia needs in order to maintain momentum on the long road to excellence.

At the ripe age of 32, former Virginia men's soccer star Claudio Reyna already has accumulated accomplishments and honors that even he never imagined possible. "Who would have believed that I would have had this many appearances?" Reyna said.

Artusio brothers push each other on, off mat

At first glance Kyle and Danny Artusio do look identical. But take a closer look -- or a glimpse at Virginia's media guide.

Zoll, Cavaliers keep ball under control in paradise

Despite falling to Minnesota in the final minute of the championship game of the Paradise Jam Saturday, the women's basketball season has soared out of the gate. The team competed in the annual tournament in the Virgin Islands during Thanksgiving Break, compiling a 1-1 record while there. Virginia's current record stands at 3-1, as the team downed George Washington to open the season and Wright State in its home opener before heading to the Caribbean.

Cavs dominate Huskies after halftime

The second half of Virginia's 72-57 win over Northwestern (3-3) belonged to point guard Sean Singletary.

Injuries -- the real football scapegoat

Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. Maybe some lucky Virginia football fan making the trek out there for the Emerald Bowl will be able to find it and replace it with the one the Cavaliers broke this season. The Cavaliers finished second in the ACC in the 2002 football season with a 6-2 record.

Injuries -- the real football scapegoat

Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. Maybe some lucky Virginia football fan making the trek out there for the Emerald Bowl will be able to find it and replace it with the one the Cavaliers broke this season. The Cavaliers finished second in the ACC in the 2002 football season with a 6-2 record.

Artusio brothers push each other on, off mat

At first glance Kyle and Danny Artusio do look identical. But take a closer look -- or a glimpse at Virginia's media guide.