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Spurs' Holt on relocation rumors: 'We are here to stay'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
San Antonio Spurs Chairman Peter J. Holt has assuaged fans' fears of the five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champions pulling up stakes and moving up Interstate 35 to Austin or elsewhere, saying the team is staying put in the Alamo City, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Gottsch on new pro bull riding team: 'Couldn’t be prouder to represent the capital of Texas'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Austin's newest professional sports team introduced itself to the city at a launch event late last month, according to a report on the Professional Bull Riders' website.
Smith on return home to begin NFL career: 'Let's go Cowboys Nation'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
When it came time to use the 24th overall pick in last Thursday's (April 28) NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys nabbed homegrown talent.
Texas School for the Deaf on students at international competition: 'They’ve joined an estimated 4,500 athletes from more than 100 countries'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2022
A trio of students at Austin's Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) are in Brazil to participate in the 24th summer Deaflympics, according to a press release from the state-operated school and its social media platforms.
Austin Gilgonis on passing of former international star Wannenburg: 'We are sanded on the passing'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
The Austin Gilgronis rugby team is mourning the loss of former forwards coach and player Pedrie Wannenburg, according to a statement the club posted on Facebook.
Texas forward Allen on return to program: 'This is how my story is supposed to go'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
The University of Texas Longhorns men's basketball team received a big boost on Wednesday (April 20) when its leading scorer announced his return for next season on Twitter.
Osterman on jersey retirement: 'Honored, blessed and grateful for the outpour of support and birthday wishes'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
Arguably the best player in the history of the University of Texas Longhorns softball program, former pitcher Cat Osterman had her jersey retired on Saturday (April 16), which was her 39th birthday.
Verde on Cecilio Domínguez suspension: 'MLS will remain in close communication with Austin FC and the MLS Players Association'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
Major League Soccer has suspended midfielder Cecilio Domínguez indefinitely, Austin FC said, according to a club-issued press release.
Scheffler on Masters triumph: 'It was just a dream of being here and competing'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
The world's top-ranked golfer is also the winner of the sport's most prestigious tournament. Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported that University of Texas alum Scottie Scheffler emerged the winner of the 2022 Masters on Sunday (April 10).
Taveras on 2022 Express season: 'We're going to enjoy the game'
By John Suayan | Apr 6, 2022
While the Round Rock Express started their 2022 season off on the wrong foot with a 13-1 home loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday (April 5), the ball club is just happy to enjoy normalcy after two years of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spurs on Manu Ginóbili Hall of Fame selection: 'Welcome to the Hall of Fame'
By John Suayan | Apr 4, 2022
Former San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginóbili has been selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to the South Texas NBA franchise and San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS. The Argentina-born Ginóbili played for the Spurs from 2002 to 2018.
Morgan on Express Opening Day fundraiser: 'This fund is to help people impacted by the storm get back on their feet'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
The Round Rock Express, in conjunction with the Round Rock Community Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser for last month's tornado at its season opener against the El Paso Chihuahuas on April 5, Austin FOX affiliate KTBC reported.
Austin FC's Stuver on laundry project expansion: 'Too many people take for granted what clean clothes can do'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Austin FC goalie Brad Stuver's Austin Laundry Project has added four more local laundromats, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Floréal on Texas' first men’s track and field title: 'I don’t think you can put it into words'
By John Suayan | Mar 23, 2022
The University of Texas Longhorns men's track and field program captured its first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship earlier this month, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN. The accomplishment fulfilled a goal sought by head coach Edrick Floréal: The distinction of being first, KXAN reported.
Schaefer on Texas tournament wins: 'Our pressure usually wears on you a little bit'
By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2022
Hot shooting and excruciating defense helped the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team beat Utah 78-56 on March 20 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported. The game was a situation in which Texas gave the Utes, who were one of the best three-point shooting teams in the nation, a taste of their own medicine.
'Time to dance': Texas women's basketball clinches second seed in NCAA Tournament
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
Experiencing the natural high from winning the Big XII title on Sunday, it was fitting the Texas Longhorns women's basketball learned their March Madness fate more than 30,000 feet from the ground.
'I’m super proud of the players': Texas enters NCAA Tournament as sixth seed
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A Cajun restaurant in Austin serves as the go-to spot for Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach Chris Beard and his assistants following home victories, but on Selection Sunday on March 13, Shoal Creek Saloon played host to Beard and his program as they awaited their March Madness fate.
'She is a fantastic player': Cedar Park junior guard Maul wins Gatorade Texas Girls Basketball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Mar 11, 2022
With two state championships and a lengthy winning streak under her belt, Cedar Park Lady Timberwolves junior guard Gisella Maul is writing her legacy as one of the best girls basketball players to ever take the court in Central Texas.
'That's how we do it in Austin': Verde reels off second straight five-goal victory
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Goals were hard to come by for Austin FC during their inaugural season in 2021.
'We have something special here': Hendrickson girls down Pflugerville to capture district title
By Zachary Richter | Mar 2, 2022
Projected to have a rebuilding year before the season began, the Hendrickson High School girls basketball team has captured the District 18-5A championship with a 48-41 win over Pflugerville on Feb. 1.