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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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Austin Spurs fall to Oklahoma City Blue in first of consecutive matchups

Steve Helwick February 20, 2016

The Austin Spurs seemed to have figured out the Oklahoma City Blue. The Spurs walked off the floor feeling good leading the Blue 53-45 and only committing two turnovers. But the second half turned...

Austin Spurs sweep two-game series against Idaho

Steve Helwick January 31, 2016

With a 3-point lead, the ball and 5.3 seconds left on the clock, the Austin Spurs planned to use free throws to seal a win over the Idaho Stampede. Instead, the Spurs turned the ball over on the...

Austin Spurs down Los Angeles D-Fenders

Steve Helwick January 23, 2016

The Austin Spurs had to rely on their defense late in the game in order to suppress the Los Angeles D-Fenders’ hopes of coming back after surging to a large lead through three quarters. It paid off,...

Stars fall to IceHogs for the second time in one week

Mark Skol December 10, 2015

The Stars (12-10-1-1) returned to Cedar Park Center after a defeat against the Admirals in Milwaukee and took on the Rockford IceHogs (16-5-1-2) on Tuesday in a rematch of last week’s 6-5 overtime...

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Former Longhorn safety Tre Thomas reflects on time at UT

Leah Vann December 4, 2015

Walking across campus Thursday brought back memories for Tre Thomas, a former Longhorn safety.  “I’m really enjoying this visit today,” Thomas said. “I guess this is why...

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Where are they now? Former Longhorn returns to Texas after career-ending injury

Leah Vann December 2, 2015

In 2013, tight end Jermichael Finley’s bruised spinal cord left him temporarily paralyzed. The head-on hit ended the former Longhorn’s NFL career, but his life was just beginning.  “I...

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Stars look to continue hot streak against Icehogs

Mark Skol December 2, 2015

After winning three of four on a West Coast trip, the Texas Stars (12-8-0-1) are back in Texas as they prepare to take on the Rockford Icehogs (12-5-1-2) on Wednesday. Texas is 2-0-0-0 against Rockford...

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Mia Hamm speaks about journey as athlete

Rachel Greenspan November 4, 2015

Mia Hamm matured quickly. The Hall of Fame soccer player did household chores at age eight and graduated high school in just three years. She then attended the University of North Carolina on a full scholarship...

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Slideshow: Photos from the 2015 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix | 10.25.2015

Daulton Venglar October 26, 2015

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