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Virginia’s James in second place after first round of U.S. Amateur Championship

Virginia sophomore Ben James shot 5-under 67 to finish the opening round of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur Championship tied for second place.

Batten, Yates win City 4-Ball Championship at Meadowcreek

Austin Batten and Logan Yates teamed up for a strong finish in Sunday’s final round of the City 4-Ball Championship at Meadowcreek Golf Course.

Elliott at midway point of training camp: ‘We’re a lot further along’ than this time a year ago

If you’re a Virginia football fan, coming off a 3-7 season and losing some key personnel from a team that grossly underachieved, you’re probably looking for some positive signs heading into the upcoming campaign.

Virginia’s Bennett sidelined with freak knee issue, doctors scanning X-rays

One of Virginia’s top defensive players, defensive end Chico Bennett Jr., was missing from drills Monday after suffering a freak injury that has Tony Elliott holding his breath.

Bliss saw the eye of the tiger in Bennett, knew UVA was his destiny

Something happened during Christian Bliss’ stop in Charlottesville that convinced him that he would play for Tony Bennett.

Keswick’s Miller wins fourth-straight VSGA Senior Women’s Amateur title

Andrea Miller predicted the day before that Friday’s championship battle with Bev Lane in the 66th Virginia State Golf Association Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at The Omni Homestead Resort’s Old Course was going to be “a heck of a battle.”

Men’s Soccer: Cavaliers kick off preseason Saturday against Patrick & Henry CC

The Virginia men’s soccer team will open its preseason at home on Saturday when the Cavaliers host Patrick & Henry CC at Klöckner Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Women’s Soccer: UVA picked third; Cagle named to Preseason All-ACC Team

Sophomore forward Maggie Cagle was named to the preseason All-ACC team as selected by the league’s coaches, it was announced with the release of the annual team by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Thursday.

UVA’s Stanger has secured PGA Tour card, but wants to finish Korn Ferry strong

Virginia Golf alumni Jimmy Stanger has had his best season on the Korn Ferry Tour this year, capturing his first career win, and is in the highest position on the standings of his career.

ACC expansion talks collapse; not enough support among presidents to add Cal, Stanford or SMU

ACC expansion talks with Stanford, Cal and SMU apparently collapsed Wednesday afternoon when the league failed to gather enough support to move forward.

34-year-old kicker Ganyard walks on to UVA team to live his dream

There’s a new “old” leg in town at Virginia’s training camp in 34-year-old Matt Ganyard, who is battling for a spot as the Cavaliers’ kicker.

ACC presidents meet to discuss adding Cal, Stanford, SMU, but no vote as of yet

ACC presidents met Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of expansion, adding Stanford and California from the Pac-12, with an unexpected twist of reviving interest in SMU from the American Athletic Conference, but no vote was taken.

Prize freshman LB Robinson among rookies shining in training camp

Kam Robinson came to Virginia with a glowing reputation, and so far, after one week of training camp, the true-freshman linebacker from Tappahannock has caught the eye of Coach Tony Elliott.

UVA reveals 2023-24 non-conference schedule

The Virginia women’s basketball team announced its 2023-24 non-conference schedule Tuesday with eight games to be played at John Paul Jones Arena in addition to a preseason exhibition game.

Cavaliers announce Meet the Team Day and Paint the Town Orange dates

Virginia will host its 2023 Meet the Team Day presented by UVA Orthopedics on Sunday at Scott Stadium from 4-6 p.m. The annual “Paint the Town Orange” Pep Rally will take place on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Ting Pavilion on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall starting at 8:30 p.m.