Steve DeShazo

Joined: Jun 2, 2026

Steve DeShazo spent 39 years as sports editor, reporter and columnist for The Free Lance-Star newspaper in Fredericksburg, Va. He has covered University of Virginia sports for more than four decades, dating to his undergraduate days in the 1980s when he crossed paths with Ralph Sampson. He currently resides with his wife Christine in Arlington, Va., where he enjoys live music, playing pickup basketball and walking his 100-pound dog, Bear.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It may seem counterintuitive for a program that has invested heavily in the NCAA transfer portal in each of the past two seasons. But for Vi

Jul 21, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott talks to the media during the second day of ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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Tony Elliott always talks about a holistic approach to making his University of Virginia athletes into better men as well as improved football players. So whil

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Senior offensive tackle McKale Boley was one of three Virginia players who spoke at Wednesday's annual ACC Kickoff preseason media event. Here's what he had to

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Linebacker Kam Robinson hopes to be back for Virginia's 2026 season opener after a torn ACL prematurely ended his 2025 season. Here's what he had to say at Wed

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On the same day that the news became official that Beau Pribula enters fall camp as Virginia's starting quarterback, he answered questions at the annual ACC Kic

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Year five, wow. Time's flying. On behalf of Dr. Williams, our athletic director and President Beardsley and the board of the University of Virginia. Have to say

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; ACC commissioner Jim Phillips speaks to the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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After an unwieldy five-way tie allowed Duke to find its unlikely way into (and win) last season's ACC football championship game, the conference absorbed some j

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Signage and uniforms during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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A year ago, Virginia was an afterthought at the ACC Kickoff, the conference's annual preseason media gathering. Coming off three straight losing seasons, the C

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers punter Daniel Sparks (38) punts in the second quarer at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Among the most underrated factors in Virginia's 2025 football success was the consistently solid and often spectacular play of the Cavaliers' special teams. Coa

Sep 27, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Fred Davis II (2) tackles UCLA Bruins wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. (1) during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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It's not a secret that Virginia offensive coordinator Des Kitchings loves to establish a strong ground game. The Cavaliers averaged over 39 rushing attempts pe

Nov 29, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Fisher Camac (14) tips a pass attempt by Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) resulting in an interception by Cavaliers linebacker Maddox Marcellus (not pictured) in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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It's what's up front that counts; at least, that's the old expression. And if Virginia's defense hopes to be as good in 2026 as it was in capturing the 2025 At

Women's Basketball

They haven't gotten nearly as much hype as their male counterparts, but the members of Virginia's 2026-27 class of women's basketball transfers are also looking

Steve DeShazo

Joined: Jun 2, 2026

Five potential hurdles to Virginia's return to the ACC football title game

Hokies' head coach James Franklin admits 'I'm a huge Beau Pribula fan'

Three burning questions for Virginia's secondary in 2026

Cavaliers hope football success will translate to fuller stands at Scott Stadium

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Staff continuity plays a big role in Virginia's success under Tony Elliott

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Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott calls loss of opening trip to Brazil 'bittersweet'

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Everything Virginia OL McKale Boley had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

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Everything Virginia LB Kam Robinson had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

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Everything Virginia QB Beau Pribula had to say at ACC Kickoff

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Everything Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

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ACC's new football tiebreaker system may not help Virginia

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Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Heading Into Media Days

Three questions for Virginia's special-teams unit in 2026

Three biggest questions for Virginia's wide receiver room this fall

Three biggest questions for Virginia's defensive line this fall

Which transfers will give Virginia Women's Basketball the biggest boost?