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Past articles by Hank:

Terry Holland, who transformed Virginia basketball, dies

His biggest victory, however, likely was luring the nation’s most coveted recruit, 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson of Harrisonburg, to join the Cavaliers for the 1979-80 season, and it was then that the turnaround took off. → Read More

Coach: Slain Virginia football players had 'bright futures'

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three University of Virginia football players killed in an... → Read More

Coach: Slain Virginia football players 'were all good kids'

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Three University of Virginia football players killed in an... → Read More

Coach: Slain Virginia football players 'were all good kids'

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting were remembered Monday by their head coach as "all good kids." Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D'Sean Perry were juniors returning to campus from a class trip to see a play Sunday night when authorities say they were killed by a fellow student. The young men were also members of the… → Read More

Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

Virginia has hired Tony Elliott as the Cavaliers next football coach. → Read More

Virginia Tech hangs on in wild finish at Virginia, 29-24

CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Burmeister threw for one touchdown, caught a pass for another and Virginia Tech ran for 320 yards Saturday night and beat Virginia 29-24. Burmeister, who also ran for 115 yards, hit Tayvion Robinson for a 61-yard touchdown and caught a 3-yard pass from Robinson on a double-reverse as the Hokies (6-6, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) won for the 17th time in the… → Read More

Tar Heels, No. 24 Wolfpack highlight weekend in the ACC

Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 13: → Read More

Franklin, Gardner lead No. 25 Virginia past Radford, 73-52

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored 21 points, Jayden Gardner had 18 and... → Read More

Surging Miami back in ACC Coastal Division race

Things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference for Week 10: → Read More

Murphy's 15, defense pace No. 16 Virginia past Tribe, 76-40

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored seven of his 15 points during a 13-0... → Read More

Key's 3-pointers push Virginia past Clemson, 51-44

Braxton Key scored 19 points and hit two critical 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes as Virginia beat Clemson 51-44 → Read More

Diakite, defense lead No. 5 Virginia past No. 7 UNC 56-47

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Mamadi Diakite scored 12 points and No. 5 Virginia rebounded from a blowout loss with a 56-47 victory against No. 7 North Carolina on Sunday. → Read More

Diakite, defense lead No. 5 Virginia past No. 7 UNC 56-47

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Roy Williams spoke in very calm tones, but his words said something else after No. 7 North Carolina lost 56-47 at No. 5 Virginia. “It's the most frustrated I've... → Read More

No. 10 Duke rallies past Virginia Tech 77-63

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Tre Jones was pleased that when No. 10 Duke fell behind early at Virginia Tech, the Blue Devils showed composure and gradually worked their way back. → Read More

Stout defenses could play role in outcome of ACC title game

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - The offenses are deservedly getting a lot of attention heading into Saturday night's clash between Clemson and Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. → Read More

Virginia views matchup vs No. 3 Clemson as ‘opportunity'

Virginia just ended one streak and the No. 22 Cavaliers would like nothing more than to end a few more against Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. → Read More

Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Brian Delaney kicked a 48-yard field with 1:23 to play to put Virginia ahead and the Cavaliers sealed it with a defensive score, beating No. 23 Virginia Tech 39-30 Friday to end a 15-game losing streak in the rivalry and earn their first trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. → Read More

Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins put up 475 yards of offense, Brian Delaney kicked a go-ahead 48-yard field with 1:23 to play and Virginia sealed it with a defensive score, beating No. 23... → Read More

ACC, SEC rivals collide with postseason berths on the line

The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference have something to prove as they enter a rivalry-themed week featuring four matchups between the two leagues. → Read More

Evans scores 25 as No. 20 VCU drubs Alabama State 78-62

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Marcus Evans scored 25 points and No. 20 VCU closed the first half on a big run in a 78-62 victory against Alabama State on Monday night. Evans had 18 points in the first half, including 10 during the 26-7 burst that gave VCU (6-0) a 46-28 lead. The Rams led by 19 after halftime, and when the Hornets closed within 12 with 9 minutes left, the Rams turned up their defense and… → Read More