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Texas, Georgia to battle in big heavyweight matchup

Texas, Georgia to battle in big heavyweight matchup

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter July 16, 2024

A clash of powerhouses will occur Oct. 19, as the Texas Longhorns will play hosts to the Georgia Bulldogs. Both teams will meet for the first time since the 2019 Sugar Bowl, where Texas came out victorious. Both...

Former Longhorn Lulu Sun’s Wimbledon run ends in quarterfinals

Former Longhorn Lulu Sun’s Wimbledon run ends in quarterfinals

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter July 16, 2024

The sun set over London after the former star of Texas women’s tennis’ Lulu Sun fell to Donna Vekic in three sets, 5-7, 6-4 and 6-1, in the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships.  The 23-year-old...

Former Texas rower Etta Carpender speaks out on lack of effort, coverage by NCAA

Former Texas rower Etta Carpender speaks out on lack of effort, coverage by NCAA

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter July 16, 2024

Rowing carries a large bulk of the success of Texas Athletics. With three national championships in the last four years, the team has made a name as one of the premier programs on the 40 Acres. So why...

A Texas swimmer competes in the 200m butterfly on Feb. 2, 2024 at a meet against TCU.

Texas’ Matt Scoggin joins Olympic coaching staff for fifth time

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 15, 2024

In 1994, 31-year-old Matt Scoggin accepted the position of head dive coach for Texas swimming and diving. As an experienced swimmer, a former Longhorn and a former Olympian, he was the perfect man for...

No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler prepares for Paris

No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler prepares for Paris

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 14, 2024

In a year like no other, one golfer has proven himself truly exceptional in his profession.  Texas alumnus Scottie Scheffler has dominated the PGA Tour and continues to establish himself as the best...

Texas celebrates their win over Cincinnati on Jan. 27, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball secures top-10 class of 2025 commit Aaliyah Crump

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 12, 2024

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer and his recruiting team got off to a hot start in their class of 2025 recruiting process with five-star guard Aaliyah Crump announcing her commitment...

Idol, friend, teammate: Erin Gemmell makes 4x200 free relay Olympic team alongside Katie Ledecky

Idol, friend, teammate: Erin Gemmell makes 4×200 free relay Olympic team alongside Katie Ledecky

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter July 12, 2024

When freshman swimmer Erin Gemmell was eight years old, she dressed up as Katie Ledecky for Halloween, wearing a Team USA swim cap donated by the Olympian herself.  Now, 11 years later, Gemmell will...

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Texas vs. OU: Return of the rivalry

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter July 11, 2024

When it comes to Texas rivalries, several come to mind. Texas A&M, Baylor and Arkansas bring a decent level of competition to the playing field. However, few compare to the hunger that comes with the...

A marker displaying the Longhorn and Big 12 logos on the field during Texas spring game on April 20, 2024.

Revamped, reinvented Longhorn Network looks toward future in SEC

Ben Wells, General Sports Reporter July 9, 2024

With Texas officially making its move into the Southeastern Conference on July 1, the Longhorn Network will look very different to comply with a series of rules and bylaws set forth by the SEC itself.  While...

iMPA junior Aidan Cogan celebrates with friends after a Texas touchdown during UTs game against OU on Oct. 7, 2023.

Texas vs. Mississippi State: Bulldogs welcome Longhorns to SEC

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor July 9, 2024

In its first conference game as part of the SEC, Texas will take on Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Austin. However, with a daunting and unfamiliar road ahead full of harsh competition, Mississippi...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

A series of unfortunate events: Texas football recruiting update

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor July 9, 2024

Texas football was, at one point, on track to potentially have a top-three 2025 recruiting class, but has fallen tremendously this past week with three back-to-back misses from promising prospects.  Texas...

Freshman defensive-midfielder Carly Montgomery runs with the ball on September 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated SMU 6-0.

Texas soccer looks to blend experience with newcomers as SEC appearance approaches

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter July 4, 2024

As Texas soccer enters the SEC this fall, head coach Angela Kelly will return to Mike A. Myers Stadium, not only with her entire starting 11 of the 2023 season but also with the luxury of a top-10 recruiting...

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