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It was fun while it lasted, but it is time to move on

Trey Scott June 30, 2011

As it is with any doomed relationship, the ending of the Big 12 has been rocky, beginning with last summer’s disbanding and the culmination of ill will between schools staying and schools leaving....

Lawrence’s last-second kick capped off classic contest

Nick Cremona June 30, 2011

The paperwork is filed, the goodbyes have been said and the Big 12 will now move on without two of its northern mates. But for the Nebraska football program, one second of one game will forever haunt...

Big 12 with 10 teams faces future without Colorado, Nebraska

Sara Beth Purdy June 30, 2011

The world is ending on July 1. Not really, but the world of college sports will be different. Come July, Colorado and Nebraska will no longer be part of the Big 12 Conference. Colorado is heading...

Texas’ championship hopes vanished after loss to Colorado

Christian Corona June 30, 2011

The last time Texas won a national championship, they beat Colorado by 67 along the way. But four years before that, it was the Buffaloes that came out on top and denied the Longhorns a chance at the...

Looking back on the top moments in Big 12 history

Sameer Bhuchar June 30, 2011

1. Young leads Texas over USC (Jan. 4, 2006) Vince Young threw for 267 yards and ran for another 200 yards and three touchdowns, including an 8-yard game winner with 19 seconds left. His virtuoso...

Gamecocks’ run through CWS surprises Tanner

The Associated Press June 29, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. — South Carolina coach Ray Tanner didn't go into the season expecting to win a second straight national championship. His Gamecocks did that in record fashion, becoming the...

Baseball team looks ahead to next season

Trey Scott June 29, 2011

With the 2011 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at 10 returning players who could be in for a big year in 2012. Hoby Milner, SP, Junior A fringe starter and reliever...

Astros suffer from anemic fan base, poor leadership

Nick Cremona June 28, 2011

Six years ago the Houston Astros were in the World Series. Scratch that. Six years ago a professional baseball team from Houston appeared in the Fall Classic, only to be swept in four games by the...

Whirlwind week seats Round Rock Express atop division

Christian Corona June 28, 2011

One would think that consecutive doubleheaders would leave a baseball team fried, but Round Rock had enough in the tank to win both of its games this weekend. Last week, the Express were scheduled...

Former Longhorn diver Dumais still going strong

Sara Beth Purdy June 28, 2011

He may be older than most divers, but Texas alumnus Troy Dumais is not ready to quit. Although his successful college career has been over for a long time, Dumais is still dominating in the pool. The...

NBA-bound Longhorns may face uphill battles at professional level

Sameer Bhuchar June 27, 2011

The three Longhorns drafted into the NBA last week spent about as much time on the draft board as they did playing college ball. Tristan Thompson, Jordan Hamilton and Cory Joseph were all taken in the...

Thompson drafted by ailing Cavaliers

Sara Beth Purdy June 27, 2011

Tristan Thompson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. This selection makes Thompson the third highest selection to come from Texas behind LaMarcus...

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