Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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Beltre’s three solo home runs propel Rangers to next round

The Associated Press October 5, 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Texas Rangers are headed back to the AL championship series, thanks to a power surge by Adrian Beltre that few players in major league history have matched. Beltre hit...

NBA to cancel games if no deal is reached by Monday

Chris Hummer October 5, 2011

The NBA has canceled the remainder of its preseason games on Tuesday after failing to come to a labor agreement, and if there is no deal reached by Monday the first two weeks of the regular season will...

Fantasy Frenzy: Week 3

Chris Hummer September 28, 2011

It was another turbulent week in the world of fantasy football, with a number of key injuries and numerous breakout performances that just make you ask, “He did what?” So, let’s explore...

Special teams improvement pays off early for Houston

The Associated Press September 22, 2011

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have excelled in special teams in their first two games, and coach Gary Kubiak says that’s a product of finally having the right people in place. Jacoby Jones...

Lewis advances to USGA finals after beating Smith in playoff

The Associated Press September 22, 2011

RICHMOND — Randal Lewis defeated two-time defending champion Nathan Smith on the first extra hole Wednesday to advance to the final of the USGA Mid-Amateur at Shadow Hawk. Lewis, a 54-year-old financial...

Erwin Center hosts high-scoring contest

Nick Cremona September 13, 2011

There hasn’t been an NBA game since the Mavericks finished off the Heat this summer, but Sunday afternoon, fans at the Frank Erwin Center were treated to an exciting game of basketball that could...

Sensabaugh back in ‘Big D’ in big way

The Associated Press August 31, 2011

IRVING— Seeing Gerald Sensabaugh get turned around while allowing a long touchdown pass on the opening drive of the last preseason game reminded the Dallas Cowboys of why they shopped around for...

Vick gets paid like the best, but has he earned it?

Chris Hummer August 31, 2011

Quick — name the three best quarterbacks in the NFL. Most people come up with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady right off the bat. The third quarterback chosen might be Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers or Philip...

Injured Foster is day-to-day, may be able to play in opener

The Associated Press August 29, 2011

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak is optimistic Arian Foster will be ready for the regular-season opener after the star running back re-aggravated a hamstring injury in Saturday’s preseason game in...

Extra innings necessary in Astros’ 4-3 win

The Associated Press August 29, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Downs was facing his former team and he insisted that carried no extra motivation. Downs delivered a go-ahead single with one out in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat...

Cowboys hope to rebound from disappointing 6-10 campaign

The Associated Press August 24, 2011

IRVING — The Super Bowl isn’t coming to Cowboys Stadium, and nobody is talking about the main tenant playing in February. It’s hard to tell what to expect from the Dallas Cowboys this...

Yao Ming may enter Hall of Fame as contributor

The Associated Press August 11, 2011

HOUSTON — Retired Houston Rockets center Yao Ming could enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as early as next year — not as a player but as a contributor to the game. John Doleva,...

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