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Brizendine rallies to claim City golf crown; Sargent ‘three-peats’ in Seniors division

Levi Brizendine knew he would have to go under par in Sunday’s final round of the 38th City Amateur Championship to walk away with the title.

Swimming & Diving: Gretchen Walsh breaks Douglass’ world record in 50m Freestyle

Virginia women’s swimming alumna Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the 50m Freestyle while competing at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome.

Men’s Lax: Cassese adds Wahoo alums Herring, Nunes to coaching staff

UVA men’s lacrosse head coach Kevin Cassese announced the hiring of Wahoo alumni Mikey Herring and Matthew Nunes as assistant coaches.

Men’s Golf: Sargent agrees to contract extension through 2030 season

Carla Williams announced that UVA Men’s Golf Head Coach Bowen Sargent has agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season.

BREAKING: Tiffany Files Lawsuit Vs. UVA, Seeking $1.4 Million Compensation

By Jerry Ratcliffe Former Virginia lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany has a lawsuit against the University of Virginia and several parties of the school, seeking $1.4 million in compensation after he was fired last month. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Sargent, others defending title in Meadowcreek’s City Championships next weekend

Bowen Sargent will head to the course for the City Amateur Championship, where he is two-time defending champion of the Senior Division.

Men’s Tennis: Dietrich named National Player of the Year by ITA

Virginia junior Dylan Dietrich has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s Tennis National Player of the Year.

Men’s Tennis: Pedroso named Coach of the Year by ITA/Dunlop for third time

Andres Pedroso has been named the ITA/Dunlop National Coach of the Year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Tuesday.

It Was A Good Weekend For UVA Golfers In Canadian Open

By Jerry Ratcliffe It was a good weekend for former UVA golfers with four Cavaliers playing in the PGA Tour event, the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Virginia’s Ben James Leads PGA Tour’s RBC Canadian Open In His Pro Debut

By Jerry Ratcliffe We told you Ben James was good. Now, the world is finding out. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Men’s Golf: UVA’s Sargent named National Coach of the Year

Virginia head coach Bowen Sargent was named the 2026 Dave Williams National Coach of the Year presented by Golf Pride Grips.

Men’s Lax: Cassese officially names Feifs as associate head coach, defensive coordinator

Virginia head coach Kevin Cassese announced the hiring of Chris Feifs as the program’s associate head coach and defensive coordinator.

Syracuse Goalkeeper Will Transfer To Virginia Lacrosse

By Jerry Ratcliffe New Virginia lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese is getting some help on the defensive side of the game. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Softball: UVA head coach Hardin signs extension through 2029 season

Virginia announced a contract extension for softball head coach Joanna Hardin, locking her in to lead the program through June of 2029.

Former UVA Star Jodar Uses French Open Success As A Career Stepping Stone

By Jerry Ratcliffe Former Virginia tennis star Rafael Jodar was the hit of the French Open, even after being ousted from the tournament Tuesday morning in the quarterfinals. For the fresh-faced, 19-year-old, Jodar believed the stay in Paris was a stepping stone for his career. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!