Sports

Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up

Frank Deford — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:04:53 +0000

Fans of women's sports often maintain that female athletics get short shrift from the media, so it had to be something of a surprise gift when ESPN presented the start of the WNBA's draft live.

This happened as it was announced that after two abject failures in the past decade, yet another professional soccer league for women will dare venture forth in the United States.

Not to excuse the media, but the reality is that most attention is given to team sports, where there is an identity with the community –– and, by extension, with the local newspapers and broadcast outlets.

Three Horses to Watch This Saturday in the Kentucky Derby

Mark Memmott, NPR — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:43:47 +0000

This is a post for everyone (like us) who tunes into horse racing just once a year, on the first Saturday in May when the Kentucky Derby is run.

Longhorn Kenny Vaccaro Drafted by New Orleans Saints

Bobby Blanchard — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:12:13 +0000

University of Texas at Austin senior and defensive back Kenny Vaccaro will start donning gold and black instead of burnt orange.

Vaccaro was drafted 15th overall in the NFL draft last night by the New Orleans Saints. He will be the first Longhorn to play for the home of jazz since the Saints took Heisman trophy winner Ricky Williams in 1999.

Vaccaro said (and tweeted) that he is excited to be a Saint.

WHO DAT!!!!!!!

Explosions Rock Boston Marathon Finish Line

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:35:18 +0000

Two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon this afternoon, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured, the Boston Police Department reports.

The explosions happened in quick succession four hours after the beginning of the race, the world's oldest and one of the most prestigious road races in the world. At that point, the majority of 27,000 runners had crossed the finish line.

Longhorn MVP Kabongo to NBA

Mark Dewey — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:43:33 +0000

Longhorn basketball star Myck Kabongo is leaving school to join the NBA, the University announced today, making himself eligible for the 2013 draft.

The point guard played in the team's last 11 games, after serving an NCAA suspension for the season's first 23 games. According to the NCAA, Kabongo broke the rules by accepting a trip to Cleveland that he didn't pay for, and then lied about it twice while speaking with investigators.

UT Volleyball Celebrates National Championship

Bobby Blanchard — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:39:00 +0000

To celebrate its 2012 national championship, the Texas Volleyball team will play again in Gregory Gym this weekend.

The Longhorns will play an exhibition match against Wichita State. It is free and open to the public. It starts at noon.

After Injury Sidelines Key Player, Louisville Moves On To Final Four

Steve Mullis — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:48:11 +0000

The stage is set and the Final Four are headed to Atlanta.

After the weekend's regional finals, Michigan will face Syracuse and underdog Wichita St. will face Louisville to find out who is going to the big game to decide the national championship.

Louisville vs. Duke

Cowboys Reach 6-Year, $108M Deal with Quarterback Tony Romo

Eyder Peralta — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:16:37 +0000
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a 6-year deal worth $108 million with quarterback Tony Romo.
The team's website reports the deal has not been signed, but agreed-to terms stipulate that $55 million of that is guaranteed.
Dallascowboys.com reports:
"The contract pays Romo more than $17 million per season, putting him just outside the top five among highest-paid quarterbacks in the league.

All Eyes on UT Men's Swim Team, Starting NCAA Competition Today

Filipa Rodrigues — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:04:35 +0000

The Texas Longhorns men's swim team starts in NCAA competition in Indianapolis today. The 10-time champion Horns will compete for the top national spot and individual titles throughout this weekend.
The Horns finished no worse than second place during the last five NCAA team championships.

Baylor Women Continue to Dominate in NCAA Tournament

Laura Rice, KUT News — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:00:42 +0000

The defending champion Baylor women’s basketball team moved easily through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament.
The team beat Florida State last night 84-47. It was the final home game of the season for the Lady Bears – and the last ever for senior star Brittney Griner.

March Madness Comes to Austin

Bobby Blanchard — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:11:00 +0000

The UT Men's Basketball team may have lost their last game of the season Wednesday following a season resulting in a NCAA shutout, but that does not mean Austin residents have to miss out on March Madness fun.
UT's Frank Erwin Center is hosting second and third-round games of the NCAA tournament Friday and Sunday. The University of Miami is playing the University of the Pacific Friday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. Following the end of that game, the University of Illinois will play the University of Colorado.

Harvard Stuns New Mexico, and Four More Need-To-Knows From The NCAA Tournament

Eyder Peralta — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:29:10 +0000
The NCAA tournament got off to a stunning start on Thursday: Harvard, known more for its brains and seeded No. 14, sent No. 3 New Mexico packing with a 62-68 win.
This was Harvard's first-ever victory in an NCAA tournament.

Longhorns Lose to Houston in Opening CBI Game

Filipa Rodrigues — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:26:19 +0000

UT Men’s Basketball team lost their opening game in the College Basketball Invitational against Houston last night. The Texas basketball season had already come to an end for the Horns without making it to the NCAA playoffs - their first shut out since the 1997-98 season.
Houston Cougars’s Daniel House set the final score to 73-72 after a mid-range jump shot with only 17 seconds left.

Baylor Lady Bears Paw Their Way to Top Seed in NCAA Tournament

Filipa Rodrigues and Laura Rice, KUT News — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:11:43 +0000

The defending champion Baylor women’s basketball team is again the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA tournament.
The first game for the Lady Bears is Sunday against No. 16 seed Prairie View A&M.

Doctors Say: Bench Athletes at First Sign of Concussion

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:08:18 +0000
Figuring out whether a child who might have a concussion should stay in the game just got easier, thanks to this one-word answer from the nation's neurologists: No.
Today the American Academy of Neurology chucked 15-year-old rules that confused pretty much everybody, from parents and coaches to kids and doctors.
Instead of talking about various symptoms and concussion grades, the neurologists now say that the best offense is defense.
Coaches should "immediately remove from play any athlete suspected of having sustained a concussion, in order to minimize the risk of further injury," the n