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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Tigers take Loy in fifth round of MLB Draft

Trey Scott June 8, 2011

Brandon Loy had just stepped out of the shower when he noticed that he had a phone call. The Detroit Tigers were on the other line to inform him that they had just drafted him in the fifth round. “It’s...

Hudson to play in FedEx St. Jude Classic

Nick Cremona June 8, 2011

Senior Bobby Hudson received a sponsor’s exemption to compete in this week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic on the PGA Tour. It will be a homecoming of sorts for Hudson, as the tournament will take...

Jungmann drafted by Milwaukee

Trey Scott June 7, 2011

Hello, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers made Texas pitcher Taylor Jungmann their first pick of the MLB First-Year Player Draft, selecting the right-handed junior with the No. 12 overall spot. “Being...

Express on the right track

Christian Corona June 7, 2011

A lot can change when a minor league organization switches affiliations. For the Round Rock Express, it means impressive attendance figures and newfound postseason aspirations. The Express, in their...

Luna, Hoagland try out for National Team

Sara Beth Purdy June 7, 2011

For two Longhorns, softball season is not over yet. Sophomores Blaire Luna and Taylor Hoagland will head to Chula Vista, Calif., next week to try out for the 2011 USA Softball Women’s National...

Texas’ title loses a little luster

Christian Corona June 7, 2011

The 2005 Rose Bowl is a game that will always be a source of immense pride for Texas football fans. But, according to the BCS, one of its participants should not have been there. The BCS has stripped...

Bullpen digs deep to advance Horns to Super Regionals

Trey Scott June 7, 2011

Tried and true, pitching and defense have been the backbone for this club all year. On Monday against Kent State, it was the Longhorns’ lifeline. Six different arms saw action against...

Goodwin heads to Outdoor Championships with top honors

Nick Cremona June 7, 2011

Sophomore Marquise Goodwin was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association South Central Field Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Monday. This season, Goodwin,...

Dirk finally realizing potential with Mavs after years of failure

Trey Scott June 6, 2011

Dirk Nowitzki is a stone-cold killer. Yeah, never thought I’d type that. For the majority of his career, it has been difficult to take Dirk seriously. There are the silly aesthetics: the...

Lusson provides clutch spark to keep Horns’ season alive

Trey Scott June 6, 2011

The Longhorns woke up Sunday morning needing two wins to keep their season alive. Thanks to the unlikeliest hero of them all, they went to bed Sunday night needing just one more to advance. Against...

Texas avoids elimination with two critical wins

Jon Parrett June 6, 2011

The Longhorns live to see another day. Texas won twice on Sunday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field to force an elimination game tonight with Kent State in the Austin Regional. Texas beat Texas State 4-3...

Nadal defeats Federer once again, captures sixth French Open title

The Associated Press June 6, 2011

PARIS – Regardless of the setting or the surface, Rafael Nadal confounds Roger Federer the way no other man can. Put the two greats of the game on opposite ends of a court in a Grand Slam...

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