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UT men's track & field coach to retire

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:00:11 GMT

Texas men's track coach Bubba Thornton is retiring after 18 years and 12 conference championships.

Two suspended for Horns football opener

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:46:35 GMT

University of Texas receivers Cayleb Jones and Kendall Sanders have been reinstated to the team, but that they will miss the season opener against New Mexico State because of arrests this spring.

Longhorns softball eliminated from WCWS

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:09:29 GMT

Tennessee's Lauren Gibson hit a solo home run in the first inning, the Renfroe sisters combined on a five-hitter and the Lady Vols reached the Women's College World Series finals by beating Texas 2-1 on Sunday night.

Women's CWS postponed by weather

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:56:45 GMT

The NCAA postponed the two games scheduled at the Women's College World Series on Friday night because of severe weather. Plans to make up the games were not immediately announced.

UT downs Arizona St. in CWS opener

Fri, 31 May 2013 02:05:30 GMT

Kim Bruins hit a two-run home run in a four-run fifth inning to help Texas beat Arizona State 6-3 on Thursday night in their opening game in the Women's College World Series.

Cyclists kick off Anchorage ride

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:16:01 GMT

A determined group of cyclists from the University of Texas will kick off a 70-day trip to Anchorage, Alaska, with the goal of raising awareness for cancer.

University of Texas graduates 4,200

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:23:12 GMT

The University of Texas will graduate 4,200 students today. We spoke to two of them.

UT softball opens regional with win

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:38:17 GMT

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Army Black Knights 5-0 in the second game of the NCAA Softball Austin Regional on Friday at Red & Charline McCombs Field.

UT baseball to miss Big 12 tournament

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:16:44 GMT

Thursday's loss, coupled with Texas Tech's 17-4 win over Baylor, assured the Longhorns a last place spot in the Big 12 standings, meaning they will miss out on the conference tournament.

Austin pastor catches bird bare-handed

Jackie Vega — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:54 GMT

An Austin Stone Church pastor now has a viral video on his hands -- and it's all thanks to his quick thinking and swift hands!

Julien Lewis leaving UT program

Eric Janzen — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:03:32 GMT

Julien Lewis said Tuesday he would be transferring from the University of Texas, following the Longhorns 16-18 season. The university announced later in the day Lewis has been granted his release.

Texas takes both from Texas Southern

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:58:56 GMT

Texas won both games of a Saturday double header with Texas Southern, outscoring the Tigers 15-0 and surrendering only one hit.

Longhorns lose rubber game to Wildcats

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:12:12 GMT

Kansas State scored nine unanswered to hand Texas its seventh Big 12 series loss.

K-State rallies for 3-2 win over Texas

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:02:48 GMT

Ross Kivett delivered a two-out, two-run triple Friday in the eighth inning as Kansas State defeated Texas, 3-2, in the first game of a Big 12 series at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Texas baseball edges Prairie View A&M

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:45:21 GMT

The Texas Longhorns used four pitchers for an eight-hit shutout Tuesday while freshman catcher Jeremy Montalbano drove in the only run as Texas defeated Prairie View A&M, 1-0.

Baylor baseball earns 6-2 win over UT

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:29:18 GMT

Lawton Langford went 3-for-5 with three RBI Friday as the Baylor Bears opened a Big 12 series with a 6-2 win over the Texas Longhorns at Baylor Ballpark.

Bills draft speedy Texas WR Goodwin

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:06:15 GMT

The Buffalo Bills have drafted Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin with the 78th pick in the NFL draft, adding speed to what's becoming a new-look offense.

Texas' Vaccaro goes 15th to Saints

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:13:40 GMT

The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with their first-round pick in in the NFL draft.

Texas baseball blanks Houston

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:48:04 GMT

The Texas Longhorns used three pitchers for a combined four-hit shutout Tuesday in the 4-0 win over the Houston Cougars at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Longhorns win Alamo Bowl 31-27

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:05:28 GMT

David Ash threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, the last a 36-yard strike to Marquise Goodwin with 2:24 left, to give Texas a 31-27 comeback victory over No. 15 Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night.

Klein, K-State overpower Longhorns

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:58:52 GMT

Collin Klein threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and No. 7 Kansas State beat No. 23 Texas 42-24 on Saturday night for its third conference title in 117 years and a trip to the Fiesta Bowl.

Longhorns renew rivalry with TCU

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:27:37 GMT

Although the Longhorns and Aggies could still meet in a bowl, the annual rivalry ended last season, Texas A&M's last in the Big 12.

Horns sticking with Ash at quarterback

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:11:48 GMT

Texas is going with sure and steady over swashbuckling. The Longhorns are sticking with David Ash as starting quarterback over Case McCoy.

Longhorns hurting after OU loss

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:00:05 GMT

Just when it seemed the Red River Rivalry couldn't get much worse for No. 15 Texas, a meaningless fourth-down play became a critical point in the Longhorns' season.

Longhorns excited for season opener

Chris Tavarez — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:52:58 GMT

The Longhorns' season may officially start Saturday against Wyoming, but in their eyes, it started Dec. 29 against Cal.

INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Mack Brown

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:10:17 GMT

As Texas prepares for the Sept. 1 opener against Wyoming, Mack Brown spoke exclusively to KXAN about a number of topics with his team.

Longhorns Begin Practice

Brent Carney — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:39:59 GMT

Texas held its first practice of fall camp Monday, beginning a month of preparation leading up to the Sept. 1 season-opener versus Wyoming. NCAA rules limit the contact between coaches and players during the summer, forcing coaches to rely on second-hand reports.

Regents may change Brown's contract

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:45:11 GMT

University of Texas regents are considering making changes to football coach Mack Brown's contract.

Mack Brown gets a raise in new contract

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:15:17 GMT

The University of Texas at Austin changed head football coach Mack Brown's contract Wednesday, making him the highest paid coach in college football.

Mack Brown responds to player's charges

Roger Wallace — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:43:57 GMT

UT football player, Marcus Davis, was arrested in Pearland over the weekend. Mack Brown said Davis will be "suspended indefinitely."