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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

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Houston rallies for 3-3 draw with Toronto

The Associated Press June 21, 2012

HOUSTON— Will Bruin scored twice in the second half, and the Houston Dynamo came back from a two-goal deficit in the final 17 minutes to tie Toronto FC 3-3 Wednesday night. Danny Koevermans scored...

Incoming Big 12 commissioner against paying athletes

The Associated Press June 20, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bob Bowlsby will have his hands full the next couple of months. The incoming Big 12 commissioner is finishing up his tenure as athletic director at Stanford, hopping on a...

Clemens verdict sheds light on drug use in sports

Nick Cremona June 20, 2012

For the better part of nine weeks, Roger Clemens was on the hook for what would have been the biggest loss of his career. In the ongoing war that MLB and Congress have decided to wage against performance-enhancing...

Simpson takes US Open, current and future Longhorns exceed expectations

Harry Jung IV June 18, 2012

At the Olympic Clubhouse, Webb Simpson locked his eyes on a small television and watched as Graeme McDowell’s 24-foot, playoff-inducing putt, sailed left. As he embraced his wife and celebrated alongside...

Roger Clemens acquitted on all charges

The Associated Press June 18, 2012

WASHINGTON— Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided he didn’t lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. Jurors returned their verdict...

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Outlaws fall to Power as season ends

Sara Beth Purdy June 18, 2012

You have to look closely to tell the difference with their helmets on, but the women of the Austin Outlaws play with every bit of enthusiasm on the gridiron as their male counterparts. “It is a...

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Aztex bring soccer back to Austin

Nick Cremona June 17, 2012

It’s easy to become a spoiled soccer fan as the UEFA European Championships are ubiquitously broadcast on the ESPN family of networks and we’re all treated to exciting matches between Europe’s...

USFL hopes to rebuild as developmental league

Louis San Miguel June 16, 2012

Reggie White, Jim Kelly and Steve Young all had storied Hall of Fame careers in the NFL. The 25 Pro Bowls, 15 All-Pro selections and 4 Super Bowl victories between the three are more than enough to prove...

Spurs PG Tony Parker hurt in Drake-Brown brawl

The Associated Press June 15, 2012

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker says he suffered a scratched retina on one of his eyes during a New York City nightclub brawl involving singer Chris Brown and members of hip-hop star Drake’s...

Opening round of Euro 2012 offers plenty of goals, excitement

Louis San Miguel June 14, 2012

Dzagoev, Krohn-Dehli, Mandzukic and Shevchenko are names even some of the greatest soccer fans will struggle to pronounce, but as the lights dim on the first round of group play in the 2012 UEFA European...

Vince Young sues ex-agent, former money adviser

The Associated Press June 12, 2012

HOUSTON— NFL quarterback Vince Young has filed a fraud and breach of contract lawsuit against his ex-agent and a former financial adviser. The Houston Chronicle reports that the lawsuit filed Monday...

Durant and LeBron headline one of the most anticipated Finals in history

Antonio Morales June 12, 2012

LeBron James and Kevin Durant competed against each other weeks before the season began in what they refer to as “Hell Week.” The intensity of the four-day series of punishing workouts in Akron,...

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