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Texas Quidditch members travel to Oxford for IQA Summer Games

Nitya Duran • July 2, 2012

Although it will not be a recognized sporting event associated with the Olympics, there will in fact be an international Quidditch tournament, the International Quidditch Association Summer Games, in which...

Several Longhorns already headed to London as Olympic Trials continue

Sara Beth Purdy • July 2, 2012

Although the 2012 United States Olympic Trials are still in full swing, many Longhorns have already qualified to make the trip to London in three different sports. In diving, former Longhorn Troy Dumais...

Wade Davis talks about challenges of being gay in the NFL

Louis San Miguel • July 2, 2012

You won’t find the name Wade Davis on the Jim Thorpe Award trophy or on any Pro Bowl roster, but the former NFL cornerback who had stints with the Titans, Seahawks and Redskins made headlines last...

Bucks get center, Rockets add to draft stockpile

The Associated Press • June 28, 2012

MILWAUKEE— The Milwaukee Bucks are getting a much-needed big man and the Houston Rockets are positioning themselves to make a big move. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Wednesday...

Rockets, Spurs and Mavericks heading into draft with distinctively different approaches

Antonio Morales • June 28, 2012

The New Orleans Hornets are taking Kentucky forward. Anthony Davis, with the top overall pick, seems to be one of the few certainties heading into Thursday’s NBA Draft. Another thing you can almost...

BCS presidential oversight committee approves four-team playoff to begin in 2014

Louis San Miguel • June 27, 2012

“I just want change. I don’t like what we’ve got,” said Texas Head Coach Mack Brown. “I don’t see the best teams playing at the end.” The statement is one that...

Possible sites to host first title game in new playoff

The Associated Press • June 27, 2012

The date of college football’s first championship game in the new playoff system is Jan. 12, 2015. Where it will be held is to be determined. The plan is to have cities bid for the right to host...

Miami wins 2nd title, puts end to James’ critics

Nitya Duran • June 25, 2012

The Miami Heat organization now has two championship banners hanging in American Airlines Arena, and more importantly, LeBron James has finally won what he has coveted all these years — a championship...

John Fields named Dave Williams Award Recipient, Fritelli and Spieth to All-Nicklaus Team

Harry Jung IV • June 25, 2012

Men’s golf head coach John Fields was recently named the Dave Williams Award winner, presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America. This is Fields’ second coach of the year honor, following...

Dumais travels to London for fourth Olympic Games

Sara Beth Purdy • June 25, 2012

A veteran on the diving board, Troy Dumais uses age and experience as an advantage when he steps up to the 3-meter platform to perform a dive. The 32 year-old Texas alumni is one of the oldest competitors...

Feigen one to watch at US Olympic Trials

Sara Beth Purdy • June 25, 2012

Jimmy Feigen is the one to watch in Omaha this week. As one of the fastest freestyle sprinters in the world, Feigen is a favorite to earn a trip to London during this week’s U.S. Olympic trials. This...

Longhorns past and present take over Olympic Trials

Nick Cremona • June 25, 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will mark the first time a city has ever hosted the modern Olympic Games three times. Home to the 1908 and 1948 summer games, on July 27 London will open its doors...

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