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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Astros continue rebuilding process

Nitya Duran September 5, 2012

The Houston Astros are on track to turn in its second straight 100-loss season. They have not had a winning season since 2008. They are clearly in a rebuilding phase, but how long will it take for them...

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Former Longhorns Quintanilla, Teagarden appear inseparable

Christian Corona August 31, 2012

Two years after Soccoro High School shortstop Omar Quintanilla signed up to play for Texas, Creekview High School catcher Taylor Teagarden did the same. They’ve been following each other around ever...

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Former Longhorn reunites with brother in big leagues

Christian Corona August 6, 2012

The next time John and Jordan Danks take the field together, it will be the first time they’ve done so since the 2003 5A state title game. Once high school teammates, the Danks brothers are now...

Longhorns claim three medals in two days

Sara Beth Purdy July 30, 2012

After two full days of competition, three Longhorns have already acquired hardware in London. Former Longhorns Ricky Berens and Brendan Hansen, along with senior Jimmy Feigen, all medaled in their respective...

Julio Borbon ready for anther shot at majors

Antonio Morales July 25, 2012

Three roller-coaster seasons removed from his major league debut with the Texas Rangers, Julio Borbon is ready to be an everyday center fielder at the highest level, whether it’s with the Rangers...

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Richards-Ross on quest for individual gold

Sara Beth Purdy July 13, 2012

When it comes to the Olympics, Sanya Richards-Ross knows exactly what to do — after all, her trip to London in two weeks will be her third time competing in the Olympic Games. But with all her accomplishments...

Multi-sport Longhorn athlete ready for Olympics

Sara Beth Purdy July 12, 2012

Very few people are extremely successful in one major sport, let alone two, but Marquise Goodwin is. Not only is Goodwin a top wide receiver for Texas, but in two weeks, he will represent his country as...

Tony Parker cleared to play for France at Olympics

The Associated Press July 9, 2012

PARIS— Spurs guard Tony Parker can play for European runner-up France in the Olympic Games after San Antonio’s doctors agreed he has recovered from an eye injury. Parker scratched his left...

Former Big 12 Athlete of the Year Destinee Hooker nominated for US Olympic Volleyball Team

Derek Lewis July 5, 2012

Former Texas Volleyball standout Destinee Hooker has been nominated to represent the United States on the national team, pending approval by the United States Olympic Committee. Hooker, a San Antonio...

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Wade Davis talks about challenges of being gay in the NFL

Louis San Miguel July 2, 2012

You won’t find the name Wade Davis on the Jim Thorpe Award trophy or on any Pro Bowl roster, but the former NFL cornerback who had stints with the Titans, Seahawks and Redskins made headlines last...

Bucks get center, Rockets add to draft stockpile

The Associated Press June 28, 2012

MILWAUKEE— The Milwaukee Bucks are getting a much-needed big man and the Houston Rockets are positioning themselves to make a big move. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Wednesday...

Rockets, Spurs and Mavericks heading into draft with distinctively different approaches

Antonio Morales June 28, 2012

The New Orleans Hornets are taking Kentucky forward. Anthony Davis, with the top overall pick, seems to be one of the few certainties heading into Thursday’s NBA Draft. Another thing you can almost...

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