Sports
UT Men’s Track and Field Coach Retires
By Erin Griffin
A legendary coaching career is coming to an end. After serving as UT’s head men’s track and field coach for 18 years, Bubba Thornton has announced he’s...
All in the Family: Roger Clemens’ Son Turns Down Astros for UT
By Jordan Schraeder
Looks like the Astros will just have to wait a few years to get a Clemens back on the mound. Kacy Clemens, son of legendary Longhorn pitcher and controversial all-time...
Seven UT Sports Head to National Championships
By Rose Cahalan
It’s nothing new for one of the U.S.’s most powerful athletic programs—but we’re still proud. No fewer than seven UT spring sports teams have...
Pitch Perfect: Blaire Luna Scores Fifth No-Hitter
By Rose Cahalan
The UT Softball season got off to a nice start last night with a 6-0 win over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders. Senior pitcher Blaire Luna had a pretty...
National Signing Day: How Did Texas Do?
By Jack McBee
They say it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog—but is the same true of recruiting classes? Mack Brown believes...
Four Longhorns Headed to Super Bowl XLVII
By Jack McBee
For the eighth straight year, The University of Texas at Austin will be represented by former players in the Super Bowl. This time, however, it’s not just...
Kevin Durant to Start in NBA All-Star Game (Again)
By Rose Cahalan
For the fourth time, former Longhorn basketball phenom Kevin Durant has been selected for the NBA All-Star Game. He’ll also be starting in the game for his...
Mack Brown to Lead Coaches Association
By Rose Cahalan
Mack Brown didn’t exactly have the easiest season in 2012, but he ended on a high note with his team’s victory over Oregon State in the Valero Alamo...
Texas Women’s Track and Field Coach Bev Kearney Resigns
By Jordan Schraeder
UT women’s track and field head coach Bev Kearney has announced she is resigning from the University, effective immediately, after being placed on paid administrative...
Darrell K Royal: 1924-2012
By Jordan Schraeder
He was the football coach who brought The University of Texas its first-ever national championship—then two more. He was the innovator of the wishbone offense,...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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