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Family, football collide to bring Mitchell back home to Texas

Family, football collide to bring Mitchell back home to Texas

Evan Vieth, Sports Associate Editor August 31, 2023

For five-star transfer Adonai Mitchell, the decision to depart from two-time national champion Georgia to join Texas was simple. He came back to his home state for two reasons: family and the chance to...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian watches his team practice prior to the Texas vs. OU game on Oct. 8, 2022.

Hutch’s Huddle: Worthy, Ewers will set the tone for Texas’ offensive line coming out of summer camp

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor August 31, 2023

There’s no doubt that Texas football has gone through trials and tribulations under head coach Steve Sarkisian, who now enters his third year of attempting to lead the Longhorns to Big 12 victory. With...

Rori Harmon attempts to score against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

Previewing Texas women’s basketball players to watch

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter August 30, 2023

Texas women’s basketball’s 2023 season kicks off at Moody Center on Nov. 8 against Southern University. Here are some of the top names to be on the lookout for as the reigning Big 12 regular season...

Texas Volleyball players huddle up during game against Minnesota on Aug. 29, 2023.

No. 7 Texas volleyball knocks off No. 5 Minnesota away from home

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter August 30, 2023

After an upsetting loss against Long Beach State on Aug. 25 that moved No. 1 Texas to No. 7, Texas Volleyball was eager to prove themselves against another top 10 team.  From the beginning of the road...

Preview: No. 7 Texas volleyball takes on No. 2 Stanford in season home opener

Preview: No. 7 Texas volleyball takes on No. 2 Stanford in season home opener

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter August 30, 2023

After starting the season on a three-game road stretch, Texas welcomes fans back into Gregory Gymnasium as the defending national champions for their home opener against No. 2 Stanford.  This will...

Senior Khadija Faye wins gold at Francophone Games

Senior Khadija Faye wins gold at Francophone Games

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter August 28, 2023

Senior forward Khadija Faye won a gold medal in the ninth edition of the Francophone Games with her home country Senegal.  The Francophone Games have united French-speaking nations and former colonies...

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 28, 2023

Just five days out from the first football game, head coach Steve Sarkisian walked into a press conference with a huge smile on his face. Why?  “I love football,” Sarkisian said. “It’s the...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo kicks the ball during the game against Lipscomb University on Aug. 18, 2022.

Texas Soccer defeats Iona on both sides of the ball

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter August 28, 2023

The Texas Longhorns took care of business in Austin as they defeated the Iona Gaels 6-0. This is the third time this season that Texas has beaten an opponent by six points. The Longhorn offense made...

Unranked LSU defeats Texas, breaks home win streak

Unranked LSU defeats Texas, breaks home win streak

Bianca Vale, General Sports Reporter August 25, 2023

Texas soccer suffered its first loss of the season to the unranked LSU Tigers. The Longhorns fell in a 3-1 battle at Mike A. Myers Stadium Thursday, causing their first loss at home since last season.  The...

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Texas extends athletic director Chris Del Conte’s contract through 2030

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 24, 2023

Since he was hired in December 2017 as the athletic director, Chris Del Conte’s impact on Texas athletics has been undeniable. Del Conte has been part of 11 national championships, 58 Big 12 championships...

Sarkisian looks to finalize depth chart as season opener draws closer

Sarkisian looks to finalize depth chart as season opener draws closer

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor August 24, 2023

With Texas football just nine days away from kickoff, head coach Steve Sarkisian will be forced to make some tough decisions about his team. Sarkisian addressed the media on Monday and said his depth chart...

The Texas Volleyball Team in a celebratory huddle at last years game in Gregory Gym.

Texas Volleyball has solid new additions after losing prominent players

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor August 23, 2023

While Texas volleyball had to say goodbye to many outstanding players last spring, the team added several new players to the roster which makes the upcoming season seem promising.  “They're just...

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