The Daily Texan

Texas volleyball team to pick up where it left off in 2012

Sara Beth Purdy • August 5, 2013

The Longhorns plan to pick up right where they left off last December. Texas brought home the program’s second national title after sweeping Oregon in Kentucky last fall and are seeking back-to-back...

Six Horns to watch this season

Sara Beth Purdy, Drew Lieberman, Brittany Lamas, and Diego Contreras • August 5, 2013

The Texas Sports staff sat down and compiled a list of six Longhorns to watch this season. One freshman, three sophomores, a junior and a senior made the cut of some of the Texas athletes who are each...

Former Longhorn Sanya Richards-Ross debuts new reality show

Shay Hoffman • August 5, 2013

Former Longhorn track star Sanya Richards-Ross is out to prove she is more than just athletics; she is a jack (or in this case, Jill) of all trades. “I don’t want to only be known as Sanya...

Important changes for Longhorns discussed at Big 12 Media Days

Sara Beth Purdy • July 29, 2013

DALLAS — Some changes are coming to the 40 Acres this fall as the Longhorns enter fall workouts. Last week’s Big 12 Media Days in Dallas highlighted several important changes that...

Hockey enthusiasts in Austin bring game to the streets

Diego Contreras • July 29, 2013

There is no puck, there are no skates, players don’t fight and — as in true hockey tradition — there is plenty of beer and good times. This is Max Retter’s and Molly Muranka’s...

One-and-done athletes becoming more common

Sara Beth Purdy • July 24, 2013

At the beginning of the summer, freshman Brandon Stone announced his intention to forgo his three remaining years of eligibility for a professional golfing career. Stone is the second golfer in many years...

Papapetrou leads Greece to fifth-place finish at U20 European Championships

Shay Hoffman • July 24, 2013

Austin wins summer X Games bid, prepares to welcome extreme fans

Sara Beth Purdy and Bobby Blanchard • July 22, 2013

Within the state of Texas, sports are a way of life. Home to two MLB teams, two NFL teams, three NBA teams, NBC’s Friday Night Lights and a mob of frenzied fans, Texas is known for its all-American,...

Transferring unrestricted for Horns

Sara Beth Purdy and Brittany Lamas • July 22, 2013

Earlier this month, redshirt freshman Connor Brewer announced that he would seek a transfer from the Longhorn football program after only one season at Texas. Brewer is following in the steps of former...

Former Longhorn Jordan Spieth youngest player in 80 years to win on PGA Tour

Sara Beth Purdy • July 15, 2013

Former Longhorn Jordan Spieth won a three person playoff to win the PGA Tour John Deere Classic Sunday evening. With the win, at 19-years old, Spieth is the youngest player in 80 years to win on the PGA...

Kieschnick and Garrido inducted into Omaha College Baseball Hall of Fame

Drew Lieberman • July 12, 2013

Texas head coach Augie Garrido and former Longhorn Brooks Kieschnick were among the six inductees for the inaugural class of the Omaha College Baseball Hall of Fame on July 3. Garrido is the...

Hinojosa named to USA Baseball

Brittany Lamas • July 9, 2013

After playing in seven games with the USA Baseball Collegiate National team, sophomore shortstop C.J Hinojosa has been placed on the final roster and will compete in international play this month. This...