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'We wanted to win this game tonight': Texas drops final game at Erwin Center to national champion Baylor

Entering their final game ever at Erwin Center, the No. 21 Texas Longhorns wanted nothing more than to send the more than 16,000 in attendance home with burnt orange tinted memories of an emphatic victory over defending national champion and in-state Big XII rival Baylor.


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'No better way to start year two': Austin FC puts on fiesta of goals in sophomore season opener

Austin FC's second year of existence began with a bang as MLS's youngest franchise blanked FC Cincinnati 5-0 at home on Feb. 26.


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'We're getting ready to go to nationals': Pflugerville Falcons prepare for Special Olympics USA Games

With an invitation to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando in their hands, the Pflugerville Falcons can't be blamed for being excited.


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'I'm just trying to be human': Philadelphia Eagles DB Harris takes Pflugerville girl to daddy-daughter dance

It’s one thing to meet a celebrity, but for 11-year-old Pflugerville resident Audrey Soape, Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Anthony Harris is more than just that.


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'Congratulations': Pflugerville Panthers take top spot at Cheer America Cheer Bowl Nationals

The Pflugerville High School Panthers cheerleading squad recently emerged victorious at the Cheer America Cheer Bowl Nationals in Galveston.


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'It's hard not to cry': Austin girls team captain dazzles crowd with rendition of national anthem

While sporting events at all levels nationwide open with the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner,” the performance before a girls basketball playoff game between Austin High and Vandegrift had a unique feel to it.


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'Today means a whole lot': Travis County honors L.C. Anderson High School players

It took decades, but the original L.C. Anderson High School has received recognition from the Travis County Commissioner's Court for its football team's 1942, 1956 and 1961 state titles, KVUE reported.


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UIL realignment gives Austin three 6A Districts

The University Interscholastic League announced its newest reclassification and realignment of districts for 2022-2024.


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Austin finishes 177th in new ranking of cities ranked best for football fans

Austin came in 177th among the 245 cities examined in a new study by the WalletHub website showing which cities are most friendly to fans of either professional football or college football games.


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'Life-changing commitment': Tito's Handmade Vodka gives $20 million to University of Texas athletics

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is chipping in $20 million to improve the athletic facilities of the University of Texas.


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Cedar Park continues girls basketball dominance

Defending Class 5A state champion Cedar Park continued its dominance of girls high school basketball by extending its winning streak to 51 straight games after back-to-back wins.


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'I am humbled and honored': UT kicker Cameron Dicker to enter NFL draft

Cameron Dicker, kicker for the Texas Longhorns, is entering the 2022 NFL draft, foregoing his last year of eligibility as a college player.


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'Building a dynasty': Lago Vista cheerleaders clinch second straight state title

Last week, Lago Vista cheerleaders won the second straight UIL state title.


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Texas announces 2022 spring game details

Texas earlier this month unveiled details about the Longhorns' 2022 spring game.


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'I've been prepared for this opportunity': Defensive coordinator Salazar to take over as Westlake head coach

The Westlake Chippewas football team has promoted defensive coordinator Tony Salazar into the head coaching role following the retirement of former head coach Todd Dodge. The team has performed well as of late with three straight state championships and hopes to continue that success with Salazar.


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'Faith, family, football': Hyde Park hires Phil Dawson as new coach

Former NFL kicker Phil Dawson is looking to turn around Hyde Park's football program as the team's head coach and assistant athletic director, both new roles for him.


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'Can't wait to get started': Texas hires Pitt's Marion as new wide receivers coach

The University of Texas has hired Brennan Marion to join Steve Sarkissian's staff as the Longhorns' new wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator.


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'The future is Verde': Austin FC re-signs Ring

Austin FC announced on Jan. 3 that it has re-signed midfielder and captain Alexander Ring to a multi-year contract.


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Schoenfeld retires after 10-year career: 'I feel so fortunate to have lived out my childhood dream'

​Austin FC forward Aaron Schoenfeld announced his retirement from soccer ending a 10-year career cut short because of a knee injury.


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'It just meant a lot to me': Imade pays tribute to his late mother during senior game last month

At the University of Texas senior night on the last regular-season game of the season, Longhorns offensive lineman Tope Imade honored his late mother by holding a photograph of her as he ran out of the tunnel for the last time.