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One More Shot
By Chris O'Connell
Jamaal Charles has it all—money, accolades, a loving family—but he’s still working on immortality. The mention of melted, yellow, non-denominational cheese...
Late to the Game: The McCombs School of Sports Ownership
By Chris O'Connell
Red McCombs owns a lot of things. The license-plate holder on your pre-owned 2005 Toyota Camry that reads Red McCombs Toyota? Well, no, he doesn’t own that...
Don’t Look Back
By Chris O'Connell
Bo Scaife and Selvin Young missed out on greatness in the NFL, but together they helped each other start the rest of their lives. Professional sports history is...
Colt McCoy Leads Washington to Victory Over First Place Dallas
By Chris O'Connell
“Last-second wins, right?” Colt McCoy said with a laugh after leading Washington to a 20-17 overtime win against Dallas last night. There are so many...
Draft Day 2014: A Longhorn Roundup
By Chris O'Connell
1. WR Mike Davis 2. DT Chris Whaley 3. DE Jackson Jeffcoat 4. G Donald Hawkins Are you ready for some football, Texas fans? It might be best to wait until this...
Ricky Williams to Retire from the NFL
By Rose Cahalan
NFL player and Longhorn legend Ricky Williams will retire, he announced today. Williams, 34, won the Heisman Trophy in 1998. In an NFL career spanning 11 seasons,...
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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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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor