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Losing seasons have Erich Weiss down, but maybe not out

Trey Scott • May 2, 2013

A baseball crashed into Erich Weiss’s face two weeks ago, fracturing his nose and leaving a cut running down to his right cheek. In an unfortunate way, it’s perfectly symbolic of Weiss’...

Will change in recruiting philosophy provide the wins that Barnes and Texas need moving forward?

Wes Maulsby • May 2, 2013

Rick Barnes is changing strategies. After watching nine players leave the program for the NBA before becoming upperclassman, Barnes has decided to go with a different recruiting strategy. The question...

DeLoss Dodds: Rick Barnes changing culture of basketball program, recruiting more guys that will stick around longer

Christian Corona • May 2, 2013

Rick Barnes has made a habit of losing players before they graduate. It’s a habit that, with a change to his recruiting philosophy, he’s hoping to break. Sophomore point guard Myck Kabongo...

Texas leaves much to be desired in 1-0 win over Prairie View A&M

Christian Corona • May 1, 2013

For a Texas team whose NCAA Tournament chances are hanging by a thread, its sense of urgency should be increasing with every loss. But despite their baffling inability to win a series in Big 12 play...

Texas uses strong pitching, clutch hit to top PVAMU 1-0

Peter Sblendorio • May 1, 2013

Texas has not had much luck in one-run games of late, losing its last three contests coming into Tuesday night’s game. The Longhorns were able to reverse this trend against Prairie View A&M...

Texas slides past Prairie View A&M

Sara Beth Purdy • May 1, 2013

Game Breakdown: Innings 1-3: Not much happened during the first three innings. The teams combined for three hits but neither scored a run. Junior Josh Urban started on the mound for the Longhorns, surrendering...

Texas Stars seek to bring back hockey fervor

Will Korn • May 1, 2013

The Dallas Stars, Texas’ lone National Hockey League team, took home their only Stanley Cup in 1999. Since then however, it seems that many Texans’ appreciation for hockey has bowed in the...

Life after the Draft for Longhorns

David Leffler • April 30, 2013

With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the Texas football program can now set its sights on a promising 2013 season. Despite the departure of team captains Kenny Vaccaro and Alex Okafor, the Longhorns...

Longhorns take on Prairie View A&M this Tuesday night

Sara Beth Purdy • April 30, 2013

The Longhorns will host Prairie View A&M on Tuesday night in an attempt to salvage what is left of their unsuccessful season. Texas (22-20, 5-12) was swept by in-state rival Baylor this past weekend...

Longhorns need to stop doing less with more heading into home stretch of season

Matt Warden • April 30, 2013

They started from the top, now they’re here. After losing three straight games in last weekend’s series to Baylor, the Longhorns find themselves in last place in the Big 12 with essentially...

Looking ahead at Texas’ 2014 draft prospects

Rachel Thompson • April 30, 2013

Former Texas players Kenny Vaccaro, Marquise Goodwin, Alex Okafor and Brandon Moore fulfilled their childhood dreams last week, earning spots on four different NFL rosters. As Texas heads into the fall...

NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out

The Associated Press and Trey Scott • April 29, 2013

NBA veteran Jason Collins disclosed he was gay Monday in a first-person account, published by Sports Illustrated. He has played for six teams in 12 seasons, including this past season with the...