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French takes No. 1 stater role for Horns

Christian Corona May 4, 2012

After losing all three of its starting pitchers from a year ago, Texas’ rotation has fluctuated over the course of the season. But for the first time all year, the Longhorns will have a new Friday...

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Ben Carrington discusses a variety of topics

Sameer Bhuchar May 3, 2012

The Daily Texan sat down with associate professor Ben Carrington to discuss a variety of topics, including UT’s slow integration process to the Rooney Rule, to what the University athletic department...

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Spurs beat Jazz with a blowout score 114-83

The Associated Press May 3, 2012

SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead...

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Title IX provides women with important opportunity

Lauren Giudice May 3, 2012

Title IX was a controversial amendment passed in 1972 that provided women with equal opportunities in the education system. It reads, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex,...

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Title IX is more than just women getting to play

Blake McAdow May 3, 2012

Since Title IX’s inception, the landscape of college athletics has transformed immensely. The legislation, which prohibited sexual discrimination at educational institutions, has not only given female...

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Payton keeps up consistency, vital in comeback victory

Lauren Giudice May 2, 2012

Mark Payton made it on base at least once during each of Texas’ first 33 games. Although that streak has ended, his consistency and good timing brought the Longhorns back in the game on Tuesday night...

Longhorns break records tying up series with Baylor

Garrett Callahan May 2, 2012

The Longhorns were able to tame the bear this time around. After losing their first game of the series to conference rival Baylor, the Longhorns took this second game with ease on Tuesday night. In the...

Taking a look at the issue of race within Texas’ coaching ranks

Christian Corona May 2, 2012

Everyone remembers the player that breaks the color barrier. But what of the coach? The most famous African-American to defy a color barrier in the world of sports is the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Jackie...

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Fifth-inning rally pushes Texas past Prairie View A&M

Christian Corona May 2, 2012

For the second straight game, the Longhorns came back to beat A&M. The only difference was that Tuesday’s win came against Prairie View A&M and it wasn’t nearly as dramatic as Texas’...

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Whittier led the integration of Texas football team

Rachel Thompson May 2, 2012

Texas fans rejoiced euphorically on Dec. 6, 1969, as the Longhorns defeated Arkansas, 15-14, in the national championship game. It was a game that would long be celebrated for what the Longhorns had accomplished...

Thunder squeak by the Mavs, take commanding 2-0 lead

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 26 in an off-shooting performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder clawed out a 102-99 victory over defending champion Dallas on Monday night to take...

Express drop series opener to New Orleans

Ryan Haddox May 1, 2012

Runs were at a premium for most of the night on Monday at the Dell Diamond for both the Express and Zephyrs. Round Rock eventually surrendered to the second best pitching staff in the Pacific Coast League,...

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