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May 23, 2015

At a Municipal Golf Course, Watching a Masters Career Come to a Close

At the Austin golf course where Ben Crenshaw honed his game, friends watched him make a run for his 44th Master’s.

May 21, 2015

A Man for All Seasons Calls Time on 55 Years in UT Sports

McWilliams announced his plans to step down as the co-associate athletics director of the T-Association, effective Aug. 31, ending a 55-year career at UT

May 20, 2015

Conflicted Allegiances at Mexico-U.S. Soccer Match

At this soccer match, wearing a jersey — or a taco — meant choosing the country with which to side while identifying with both.

May 19, 2015

After Years with UT Archery, Volunteer Coach Takes New Aim

James Corral plans to step down as head coach after the spring semester ends.

May 19, 2015

A 10-Year Success Story: Denton Guyer Goes from Pursuer to Pursued

Head coach John Walsh built the program from the ground up, and now the school is a football powerhouse.

May 18, 2015

Over Hill and Dale, Runner from Scotland Finishes Cap 10K in Bonny Time

Despite the heat, Dave Smith discovers many reminders of home along the course.

May 17, 2015

Bus Fans Cheer Baseball from Beyond the Fence

Longhorn fans watch the games for free perched on tricked-out buses and trucks.

May 17, 2015

LGBT Softball League Values Inclusiveness, Plays to Win

What began as mostly a social outlet has grown to 31 teams with more than 400 members.

May 16, 2015

For This Mahler, Composing a Career Might Go Beyond Music

A gifted musician and a talented track star, Wolf Mahler faces a tough choice at graduation.

May 16, 2015

Digital Dugout Helps Texas Players See What They Are Missing

By Claire Cruz For Reporting Texas The eyes of Texas baseball start work two hours before the first pitch. Ryan Monsevalles, Hunter Wade and Reed Hauser arrive at Disch-Faulk Field to update statistics for the University of Texas and its opponent that day. They set up three cameras: one in each dugout and the third in center field, all […]

May 06, 2015

College Success a Matter of Course for Hossler

The UT golfer was a U.S. Open contender three years ago.

May 04, 2015

‘Champs League’ Embraces Ballplayers with Special Needs

Kids aged 4-18 get a chance to experience volleyball and basketball.

Apr 24, 2015

From Obscurity to Perfection, Basketball Walk-On Has One Shot – and Delivers

With less than two minutes left, Joe Schwartz let fly the shot that made him a momentary legend.

Apr 13, 2015

Overaged and Undersized, a Green Beret and College Walk-on Takes a Shot at the NFL

At 34, the former deep snapper for Texas Longhorns still wants to find a place in the league.

Mar 27, 2015

Bike Polo Turns a Corner, Finds Enthusiasts around the Globe

By Gabriel Macias For Reporting Texas It is a vibrant day under an incandescent sky at South Austin Park. Music blares as a crowd gathers around the basketball courts. The courts are surrounded and separated by a wall of 4-foot high plywood. Sponsor logos spray painted in black are scattered along the inside of the […]

Mar 24, 2015

Basketball Behind Him, Buckman Looks for New Challenges

The former Longhorn ended his career on his own terms.

Mar 23, 2015

Erwin Center Days Are Numbered, but Memories of Record Season Haven’t Faded

Every home game during the second season at Erwin Center — 1978-79 — was a virtual sellout.

Mar 14, 2015

UT Intramural Fields Await Overhaul

RecSports has been raising money since 2011 for extensive repairs.

Mar 14, 2015

In Puzzling Season, Were Longhorns Underachievers or Overrated?

Hobbled by injuries, the basketball team never fulfilled preseason expectations.

Mar 05, 2015

Shut Out in NFL Draft, Former Longhorn Finally Makes His Play

Passed over by NFL teams last May, Jackson Jeffcoat eventually signed with Washington Redskins.