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Jimmy Feigen, Ryan Lochte may face charges in Brazil for false reporting of crime

Ezra Siegel August 18, 2016

Rio de Janeiro authorities recommend charging former Longhorn Jimmy Feigen and Team USA Swimmer Ryan Lochte of false reporting of a crime, ABC News reported. Feigen and Lochte, along with Texas junior...

Olympic swimmer seen fighting with security guard on night of alleged robbery

Ezra Siegel August 18, 2016

One of the four United States swimmers who claimed to have been robbed late on Saturday was seen fighting with a gas station security guard on footage from the same night, according to ABC News. “One...

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UT swimmer Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz detained in Rio

Ezra Siegel August 18, 2016

Junior swimmer Jack Conger and Team USA swimmer Gunnar Bentz were pulled off their flights from Rio de Janeiro to the United States by Brazilian authorities Wednesday night, according to the Associated...

Judge orders Texas-Ex Jimmy Feigen, Ryan Lochte to stay in Brazil after robbery claim

Ezra Siegel August 17, 2016

A Brazilian judge issued an order Wednesday to seize the passports of American swimmers Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen, according to the New York Times. The warrant comes in response to the swimmers’ testimony...

Joseph Schooling conquers his idol, wins Olympic gold

Cat Cardenas August 15, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO – When junior swimmer Joseph Schooling finished his 100-meter butterfly race at the Rio Olympics, he looked back to see his time of 50.39 seconds — three-quarters of a second faster...

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Conger, Feigen among four American swimmers held at gunpoint outside Olympic Village

Ezra Siegel August 14, 2016

Two Longhorn swimmers were held at gunpoint in an armed robbery in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday night, according to NBC Sports. Rising junior Jack Conger and Texas alumnus Jimmy Feigen, along...

Michelle Carter makes history in shot put, empowers young girls to do the same

Cat Cardenas August 13, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO – Michelle Carter had one shot left to make history. The former Longhorn was already an underdog —no American had ever won gold in women’s shot put. And New Zealand’s Valerie...

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Longhorn Hassan Ridgeway drafted No. 116 to Indianapolis Colts

Samuel Williams April 30, 2016

The wait spanned more than 41 hours, but Hassan Ridgeway finally heard his name called early Saturday afternoon.  “[Waiting] was rough,” Ridgeway said. “I wouldn’t put my...

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Austin Spurs finish season strong over Texas Legends

Steve Helwick April 3, 2016

After a near-late collapse in last night’s contest, the Austin Spurs entered the final game of their regular season with the demeanor of finishing strong. In a 104-84 victory over the Texas Legends...

Austin Spurs clinch playoff berth after snapping losing streak

Steve Helwick March 25, 2016

It was a rough stretch. The playoffs had been envisioned for the division-leading Austin Spurs for a prolonged period of time. A five-game losing streak and three-game home skid had hindered any excitement...

Professional golf returns to Austin as WGC-Dell Match Play begins Wednesday

Trenton Daeschner March 23, 2016

Professional golf is back in Austin for the first time since 2009.  The Dell Match Play, a World Golf Championships event, will play host to the top 64 players in the world Wednesday through Sunday...

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Austin Spurs spur comeback, avenge loss to Oklahoma City

Steve Helwick February 22, 2016

Coach Ken McDonald pulled out the clipboard during a timeout with only 15.4 seconds remaining in overtime. The entire team stood around the bench watching everything drawn by the black marker. Deshaun...

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