For Cat Osterman, Pitching is Still the Life

The Longhorn great heads into another season despite vow to be long gone by now.

Military-Style Bands Fighting March to Obscurity

Fewer than 80 of Texas’ nearly 1,400 high schools have military-style bands today.

A Heart Like Hannah’s

A routine test helps a former UT runner live with a genetic disorder.

Southwestern U Baseball Coach Finally Has a Team of His Own

R.J. Thomas thinks the team now has the depth and skill to start thinking about championships.

After 22 Years, Anderson Football Coach Finds His Dream

Jeff Rhoads, assistant coach since 1992, finally lands his first head coaching job.

Water Skiing Draws Athletes Looking for Less Painful Thrills

Some UT athletes are taking up water skiing because it’s less dangerous but still challenging.

Brothers Face Concussions Head On

Both Jack and Blake Cronin suffered concussions on the football field.

Ford Returns to UT with Focus on Graduation

Former NBA player T.J. Ford is making good on a promise to himself.

The Smell of the Greasepaint, the Roar of the Hellraisers

Hellraisers make it their mission to attend almost all UT athletic events.

Cornhole Hits the Target Across Texas

Cornhole is taking hold at bars and tailgates around Texas.

Tardeadas Help Keep Tejano Alive

As Tejano has lost its audience in Texas radio, afternoon dances help keep the tradition vibrant.

Historic Austin Golf Course Renovating After October Floods

Onion Creek Club will return this summer in its original form.

Professor’s Invention Measures Athletes’ Peak Power

A UT kinesiology professor uses a device he invented to help athletes understand their physical limits.

Austin Miracle League a Home Run for Disabled Children

The Miracle League is a baseball organization for youth with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Texas School for the Blind Sees a Future in Tennis

An instructor and the United States Tennis Association brought adaptive tennis to the school.

Triathlete Shows Power of Commitment

Texas junior Grace Rowse competes in triathlons seven years after a debilitating skiing accident.

Seeing Is Believing: For Athletes, Picturing Success Is a Winner

For years, elite athletes have claimed that visualization improves their athletic performances, and a UT professor is sorting out the science behind it.

Texas Figure Skating on Rise Despite Sweltering Climate

Thanks to top-level coaches and local hockey, Texas is becoming a hub for figure skating.

Roller Derby Flourishes Among Austin Women Who Like to Get Physical

Roller derby allows women of various lifestyles to dust off their alter egos, stay in shape and release aggression. Derby girls consider themselves athletes, yet they entertain their diverse fan base with unscripted fights and collisions.

For Former UT Golfer Spieth, Success Comes Sooner (and Bigger) Than Expected

Jordan Spieth, a member of the Longhorns’ 2012 national championship golf team, has achieved remarkably quick professional success as a 20-year-old.