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Texas women's hoops lands former BYU guard Gonzales: 'Help us welcome Shaylee to the Forty Acres!'

The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns women’s basketball team has strengthened its backcourt by signing former Brigham Young University (BYU) guard Shaylee Gonzales, according to a program-issued press release.


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Roby on acquisition by Spurs: 'Let's get to work'

The San Antonio Spurs claimed small forward Isaiah Roby off waivers on Tuesday, to which the former Nebraska Cornhusker says is a dream come true, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.


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Austin FC acquires Ecuadorian attacker Washington Corozo

Austin FC announced this Wednesday that the Club has acquired Ecuadorian striker Washington Corozo on a six-month loan from Peruvian club Sporting Cristal.


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Verde signs Ecuadorian winger Corozo: 'We’re delighted to welcome Washington to Austin'

Austin FC signed Ecuadorian winger Washington Corozo on a six-month loan on Wednesday, according to a franchise-issued press release and Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.



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Coody on first-ever pro golf win: 'It feels like a blur'

Nearly a month ago, Pierceson Coody helped the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men's golf team win the program's fourth overall national championship.


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TAMU ousts Texas from College World Series: 'Horns. Go. Down.'

The Texas A&M (TAMU) Aggies baseball team overcame an early 2-0 deficit on Sunday to eliminate bitter rival Texas (UT) from the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College World Series (CWS) in Omaha, Nebraska, with a 10-2 victory, per a TAMU-issued press release that was ran by Bryan-College Station CBS affiliate KBTX.


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Top prospect Manning commits to Texas: 'He's incredibly mature'

A member of one of football’s most prominent families on Thursday took to social media to announce where he’ll continue his athletic and academic career a year from now.


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UT slugger Melendez wins accolade for best college baseball player: 'Texas now has the most winners of the trophy'

University of Texas (UT) Longhorns baseball player Ivan Melendez was awarded the 2022 Dick Howser Award on Friday, according to press releases issued by the program and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the body that presents the accolade.


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Georgetown soars to first state title in baseball: 'The Boys in Blue did it!'

The third time was truly the charm for the Georgetown Eagles baseball team as the program defeated the Friendswood Mustangs from the Houston area 2-1 in the 2022 Class 5A State Championship Game on Saturday (June 11), Austin-based media outlets reported.


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Longhorns to make 38th overall College World Series appearance: 'See y’all in Omaha!'

A long rain delay on Sunday (June 12) didn't stunt the momentum the No. 9 University of Texas Longhorns baseball team rode from the 4-0 lead they built against the No. 8 East Carolina Pirates in the third and final game of the Greenville Super Regional.


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Vierra on Georgetown 'home-field' advantage at state: 'I think they’re more than capable of handling that'

By virtue of just being 10 miles away from Dell Diamond in Round Rock, the Georgetown Eagles baseball team have the benefit of homefield advantage. It's the third time in their history the Eagles punched their ticket to the state tournament, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.


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Fields on national title for UT men's golf: 'There are so many mountains we've had to climb'

The University of Texas Longhorns men's golf team won the program's fourth overall national championship earlier this month, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.


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Pierce on UT baseball's 61st postseason appearance: 'It’s a tribute to these guys not giving in and just keep playing'

The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team's 61st overall NCAA tournament appearance will began on Friday (June 3) at 1 p.m. against the Air Force Falcons at the familiar confines of UFCU Disch-Falk Field, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.


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Austin FC fan group raises money for Uvalde victims' families: 'In these challenging times, we will mourn with those affected'

An Austin FC supporter group has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KXAN.


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Dripping Springs teen on gold medal win in Brazil: 'Crazy. Like surreal'

A suburban Austin teen has earned the distinction of being known as a gold medal Olympian for the rest of her life, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.


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Austin cycling community announces memorial for Moriah Wilson: 'This will be a gathering to acknowledge the tragedy of the loss'

A memorial will be held for a medal-winning California cyclist who died in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.


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Wolff on contract extension: 'The best is yet to come'

Austin FC has extended head coach Josh Wolff's contract through 2025, according to a franchise-issued press release.


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UT basketball on new court: 'It’s here and it’s beautiful'

A new venue for the University of Texas Longhorns men's and women's basketball teams also means a new floor to play on.


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Austin FC's Las on Mother's Day shopping sprees: 'Giving back to the community means showing appreciation toward mothers and families for supporting us'

Austin FC's Jon Gallagher and Damien Las partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors earlier this month to surprise two lucky moms with $1,000 shopping sprees, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.