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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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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,...

Express hope to only move up from league’s second-best record

Christian Corona August 10, 2011

As the Round Rock Express approach the regular season’s home stretch, they find themselves in an extremely desirable position. Barring a colossal collapse, the Express will play in the PCL playoffs....

Texans’ Tate hopes to prove his worth among stiff competition

The Associated Press August 10, 2011

HOUSTON — Ben Tate never got a rookie season. A second-round pick in the 2010 draft, the former Auburn running back broke his right ankle in the Texans’ first preseason game and was...

Houston’s Andre Johnson to miss a few days with injured finger

The Associated Press August 3, 2011

HOUSTON — Houston Texans All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson will miss “a day or two” of practice after dislocating his left index finger in a morning workout. Coach Gary Kubiak said...

Dallas’ Bryant focusing on football

The Associated Press August 3, 2011

SAN ANTONIO — A week into Dallas Cowboys training camp, Dez Bryant is everywhere. Catching deep passes. Returning punts. Taking passes and punts into the end zone with his arms up, drawing...

NFL teams pick up undrafted Longhorns

Hank South August 2, 2011

This summer’s NFL Lockout created an interesting situation that disallowed contact between players and teams for nearly four months. While there were stipulations that allowed for a normal draft,...

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