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Former Longhorn swimmer Caspar Corbeau to represent Netherlands in 2023 World Aquatics Championships

Former Longhorn swimmer Caspar Corbeau to represent Netherlands in 2023 World Aquatics Championships

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter July 17, 2023

As Texas graduate swimmer Caspar Corbeau wrapped up his training camp in Hungary, it was finally time to move to a bigger stage that would allow him to represent and honor his family’s culture.  With...

Texas football focuses on upcoming season amidst SEC discussion

Texas football focuses on upcoming season amidst SEC discussion

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Editor July 16, 2023

The Texas Longhorns have been named the projected Big 12 champions for the 2023 season, a nomination that hasn’t surfaced since 2009. While being selected to win the championship is a huge accomplishment,...

Campbell, Gordon among six Longhorns selected in 2023 MLB Draft

Campbell, Gordon among six Longhorns selected in 2023 MLB Draft

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter July 13, 2023

With Texas baseball’s storied history, it shouldn’t be surprising that at least one Longhorn has been selected in every MLB Draft since its inception in 1965.  The 2023 draft was no exception;...

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 13, 2023

Texas rowing traveled across the pond to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England. The reigning Big 12 Champions competed in several of the regatta’s challenge cups, bringing...

Texas football looks to correct weaknesses for highly anticipated 2023 season

Texas football looks to correct weaknesses for highly anticipated 2023 season

Joseph Duffey, General Sports Reporter July 13, 2023

Last season, Texas football aimed to capitalize with its star-studded roster, consisting of five-star then-redshirt freshman Quinn Ewers and now NFL halfback Bijan Robinson. But things went awry for the...

Previewing best matchups for Texas soccer’s 2023 schedule

Previewing best matchups for Texas soccer’s 2023 schedule

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter July 10, 2023

With only a month left before the 2023 Texas soccer season begins, it won’t be long until the reigning Big 12 regular season champions return to campus. The Longhorns will kick off the fall semester...

Texas volleyball receives three highly-ranked recruits from class of 2025

Texas volleyball receives three highly-ranked recruits from class of 2025

Katie Borchetta, Senior Sports Reporter July 6, 2023

With Texas volleyball claiming their 2022 National Championship title last fall, all eyes are on the newcomers as big-name veterans like Logan Eggleston graduated after the victorious season.  While...

Texas alum Kate Knifton reflects on rowing career, spine surgery scare

Texas alum Kate Knifton reflects on rowing career, spine surgery scare

Aakriti Singla, General Sports Reporter July 6, 2023

As a young girl, Kate Knifton would watch her dad row. A former Texas alum who competed on club and national teams after college, Knifton’s dad encouraged her to follow in his footsteps. But before she...

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 3, 2023

Despite being the first Texas Longhorn in history to sweep the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Track Athlete of the Year awards, Julien Alfred is still not satisfied....

Texas swim and dive secures multiple medals in Phillips 66 National Championships

Texas swim and dive secures multiple medals in Phillips 66 National Championships

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Editor July 1, 2023

While many sports are in a stalemate during the summer season, Texas swim and dive was in full force Tuesday through Friday in Indianapolis, competing against some of the nation’s best in the Phillips...

Three Longhorns sign to the NBA after 2023 Draft

Three Longhorns sign to the NBA after 2023 Draft

Emma Hutchinson and Evan Vieth June 26, 2023

As many Texas basketball fans tuned into Thursday night’s NBA Draft, the suspense of hearing a familiar name turned into disappointment as 60 athletes were called to the stage, none of them bearing a...

Previewing Texas football’s weekend recruiting visits

Previewing Texas football’s weekend recruiting visits

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter June 25, 2023

Boasting a $2.4 million recruitment spending total for 2023, Texas has become one of the nation’s most prominent schools for hosting new football recruits. The program welcomed nine highly touted high...

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