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Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says
Read full article: Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source saysA person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days.
Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness
Read full article: Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March MadnessJoel Scott had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Colorado State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in 11 years, blowing out Virginia 67-42 in the First Four.
James Madison spoils Virginia's UVA Strong celebration 36-35 on touchdown pass with 55 seconds left
Read full article: James Madison spoils Virginia's UVA Strong celebration 36-35 on touchdown pass with 55 seconds leftJordan McCloud hit Kaelon Black with a 10-yard tuchdown pass with 55 seconds to play, capping a fourth-quarter rally and James Madison beat Virginia 36-35, spoiling the Cavaliers’ first home game since three players were fatally shot last November.
Emotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home game
Read full article: Emotions run high for Virginia as the Cavaliers honor slain teammates ahead of first home gameVirginia hopes its first home football game in 10 months is the high point of a long, emotional journey that started in a horrific way.
Stoutenborough and 2 relievers stymie Virginia offense to keep TCU alive in the CWS with a 4-3 win
Read full article: Stoutenborough and 2 relievers stymie Virginia offense to keep TCU alive in the CWS with a 4-3 winSam Stoutenborough and two relievers limited Virginia to five hits and Cole Fontenelle drove in two runs as TCU eliminated the Cavaliers from the College World Series with a 4-3 win.
Virginia cancels Virginia Tech game after players killed
Read full article: Virginia cancels Virginia Tech game after players killedThe University of Virginia has canceled its game against rival Virginia Tech scheduled for Saturday following the slaying of three football players on campus just over a week ago.
With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas
Read full article: With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in VegasArmaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run to knock off No. 5 Baylor 86-79 in the team’s first game since three Cavaliers football players were killed in a campus shooting.
Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victims
Read full article: Virginia basketball back on court, honors shooting victimsVirginia’s basketball players wore sweatshirts in warmups for Friday's game against Baylor that honored three Cavaliers football players who were fatally shot nearly a week ago.
Virginia cancels game vs. Coastal Carolina after shooting
Read full article: Virginia cancels game vs. Coastal Carolina after shootingVirginia has canceled its home football game against No. 23 Coastal Carolina scheduled for Saturday following a shooting on campus that left three players dead and another wounded.
Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-in
Read full article: Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-inTrae Young had 28 points and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the regular season with a 130-114 win over the Houston Rockets — a victory that didn’t improve their postseason position.
AP source: Cavs making progress in trade for Lakers' Rondo
Read full article: AP source: Cavs making progress in trade for Lakers' RondoA person familiar with the potential trade tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers have made progress in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers about a trade involving veteran point guard Rajon Rondo.
COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
Read full article: COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowlsThe Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.
AP source: Cavs getting Markkanen from Bulls in 3-way trade
Read full article: AP source: Cavs getting Markkanen from Bulls in 3-way tradeA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen from Chicago in a three-team trade.
2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Dark Horses: College Park Cavaliers
Read full article: 2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Dark Horses: College Park CavaliersCollege Park finished fourth in district last season but boasts some intriguing talent that could make the Cavaliers a team to watch this year.
Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense
Read full article: Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defenseComing out of quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test, Virginia’s unusual title defense was stopped by another upset loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling 62-58 to Jason Preston and Ohio on Saturday. Preston and Ben Vander Plas, the two stars of Ohio's surprising Mid-American Conference Tournament run, were back at it. When it was over, Vander Plas raced over to give Bennett a hug. Ad“Obviously, it’s a huge win, being the 13 seed coming out and getting a win in the NCAA Tournament is big." Vander Plas said.
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee
Read full article: The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___6:50 p.m.Another first-round upset as 12th-seeded Oregon State defeated No. 9 seed Georgia Tech 71-60 on Friday to mark a triumphant return to the NCAA Tournament. Senior guard Bubba Parham, who is 5-10, got the start instead as Georgia Tech went with a guard-heavy look. AdIllinois will face eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago or ninth-seeded Georgia Tech in the second round of the Midwest Regional on Sunday. Ad___2:10 p.m.Players from several NCAA Tournament teams took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before their first-round games.
Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs
Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runsThat day turned out to be the end of the college basketball season. Hours later, Kansas announced its withdrawal from the Big 12 Tournament, leading to the cancellation of its semifinal matchup with No. The Jayhawks said in a statement they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament, which starts Thursday. Duke withdrew from the ACC Tournament and ended its season amid its own positive test before facing the 15th-ranked Seminoles in the quarterfinals. The tournament protocols include requiring each member of a team's travel party to complete seven negative COVID-19 tests before leaving for Indianapolis.
Rockets drop 9th straight in loss to Cavaliers
Read full article: Rockets drop 9th straight in loss to CavaliersCLEVELAND – Jarrett Allen tied his career high with 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked four shots as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 112-96 win over Houston on Wednesday night. The loss extended the Rockets’ losing streak to nine games. Allen, who leads the NBA making 67.2% of his field goals, made 10 of 11 shots from the floor as Cleveland won for the second straight evening after dropping its previous 10 contests. They beat Atlanta 112-111 on Lamar Stevens’ dunk with 4.1 seconds left Tuesday. John Wall scored 20 points and Victor Oladipo had 17 points and six rebounds in his return from a strained right foot for Houston.
No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75
Read full article: No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75Kispert scored a career-high 32 points and tied a school record with nine 3-pointers, leading the Zags to a 98-75 romp over 16th-ranked Virginia on Saturday. After the Zags' game against No. Gonzaga: The Zags didn't cool off at all in the second half after Kispert came out hitting 3-pointers almost from the start. Gonzaga shot 68% after halftime to beat Virginia for the third time in four meetings in the series. Gonzaga: Northern Arizona at home Monday in the last of four consecutive games added after the five-game coronavirus pause.
Lawrence's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs Virginia
Read full article: Lawrence's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs VirginiaCLEMSON, S.C. – Trevor Lawrence was happy with Clemson's win over Virginia. Lawrence threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns as Clemson opened 3-0 for the sixth straight year with a 41-23 victory over the Cavaliers on Saturday night. However, like so often the past few years when pressed, Clemson and Lawrence found what it took to succeed. Rodgers had two TD catches in the final six minutes of the opening half to give Clemson a 24-3 lead that Virginia could not overcome. That's when Lawrence found Etienne for a final scoring throw to restore Clemson's momentum.
Texas Tech vs Virginia: Breaking down NCAA title game
Read full article: Texas Tech vs Virginia: Breaking down NCAA title gameMINNEAPOLIS – Texas Tech and Virginia have reached the national championship game by leaning on stingy defenses, overlooked and underappreciated stars, and no shortage of nail-biting NCAA Tournament wins. So, what will it take for the Red Raiders to hoist their first basketball trophy -- and second NCAA title trophy in any sport? Backcourt mate Davide Moretti, who was downright heroic in their tournament win over Gonzaga, only had five points against Michigan State. Despite all those hiccups, the Red Raiders still turned back the Big Ten champs. Texas Tech's defense is not only the best Virginia has faced this season it is one of the best in recent college basketball history, according to KenPom metrics.