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Former Longhorn great Kevin Durant concedes scoring title, but becomes youngest to join 50-40-90 club

Christian Corona • April 18, 2013

Someone wins the NBA scoring title every year. Each of the last three seasons, that someone was Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant. But former Longhorn Kevin Durant did something this year accomplished...

Texas has to be better against than it was last year, Jordan Hicks can help

Christian Corona • April 18, 2013

It had been more than six months since Texas had lined up with Jordan Hicks in the middle of its defense during a game when he suited up for last month’s Orange-White Scrimmage. “Not...

Longhorns fall to Bears in landslide defeat

Nitya Duran • April 18, 2013

No. 19 Texas fell to No. 15 Baylor, 6-1, on Wednesday as it was unable to rally from behind like it did against TCU last weekend. The Longhorns dropped the doubles point (8-5, 9-8(6), 8-6) for the third...

Texas’ Okafor looks to embark on NFL career

Rachel Thompson • April 18, 2013

The path to Alex Okafor’s NFL career began with the sports dreams of a bumbling toddler. “Alex started playing sports when he was four, so every season since age four he’s been...

Texas sends group of 13, mostly long distance runners, to California for Mt. SAC Relays

Sebastian Herrera • April 18, 2013

With most of the team resting for the Longhorn Invitational on Saturday, Texas sent a small group of mostly long distance runners to Walnut, Calif. to compete in the 55th annual Mt. SAC Relays on Thursday...

Distance runners to compete at Mt. SAC Relays

Louis San Miguel • April 18, 2013

While the rest of the Longhorns prepare for a hometown meet, nine distance runners will take a trip to Walnut, Calif. to compete in the Mt. SAC Relays on Thursday and Friday. The Longhorns will open...

Horns win snoozefest, 6-1, over UTPA but still have lot of work to do to avoid missing out on NCAA Tournament

Christian Corona • April 17, 2013

You couldn’t tell Augie Garrido was leading a team in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row by his demeanor after Texas’ 6-1 sleep-inducing win over The University...

Texas uses walks, timely hitting to top UT-Pan American

Peter Sblendorio • April 17, 2013

Head coach Augie Garrido knows that the Longhorns need to win their games against Big 12 opponents in mass in order to have a chance at returning to the postseason. That said, Garrido did not downplay...

Texas grabs sixth Tuesday-night win against UT-Pan American

Sara Beth Purdy • April 17, 2013

Innings 1-3: The Texas offense took advantage of a struggling Broncs defense to score four runs through the first three frames. This was highlighted by three runs scored in the bottom of the third off...

T-Mac is a Spur. Will Houston fans root against the Rockets?

Trey Scott • April 17, 2013

After agreeing to a deal Tuesday that will last the length of the playoffs, Tracy McGrady is a San Antonio Spur. Now, the question of the hour: If the Rockets beat the Lakers on Wednesday to claim the...

Texas Quidditch claims World Cup title

Melinda Billingsley • April 17, 2013

“Our goal was first and foremost to win the World Cup,” said Christopher Morris, finance senior and Texas Quidditch co-captain. “And to prove that we are a great team.” That’s...

Current and former commissioners talk Big 12 rumors, changes at Tuesday panel discussion

Rachel Thompson • April 17, 2013

Much like a closely followed celebrity, the Big 12 Conference basks in the sunlight of collegiate sports, marked by rumors of expansion and new additions. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, former...

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