A look back at the top 10 area sports stories from the past year as we count down to 2022:
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A historic first will occur Sunday at NB Autographs when Longhorn football stars Bijan Robinson and Jordan Whittington become the first Texas athletes to take part in a public signing.
In late July, a tall Texan with an intimidating stare and an untouchable curveball will step onto the field for one final showdown.
AUSTIN — Two former Canyon teammates were among the 19 Longhorn track and field athletes to be named All-Americans following the 2019 outdoor championships in Austin.
AUSTIN — Canyon High School alums Sam Worley and Alex Rogers have punched their respective tickets to the 2019 NCAA Championships.
AUSTIN — Once teammates at Canyon High School, Alex Rogers and Sam Worley have reunited at the University of Texas.
SCHERTZ — The Lady Rangers gave District 26-6A leader Clemens a serious battle Friday night on the road, but the Lady Buffs emerged with a 2-1 triumph at Lehnhoff Stadium.
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series honoring former Unicorns who achieved Hall of Fame status in 2018. Saturday’s edition featured Kliff Kingsbury.
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One of the best signal callers to ever don a jersey on the 40 Acres shared life lessons from the gridiron and beyond Tuesday night at Gruene United Methodist Church.
AUSTIN — Big 12 competitors found out during the 2018 outdoor track and field season what folks in the New Braunfels area have known for years — that University of Texas distance specialist Sam Worley is an instant difference-maker.
Let’s dispense with the pleasantries: it’s been far too long a wait for the start of the 2017 college football season. I say in all seriousness I was having some withdrawal symptoms, namely sporadic Heisman poses and involuntary arm motions simulating a forward pass. It’s rather embarrassing…
For the second week in a row, the University of Texas special teams just weren’t all that special. I have no idea what the punter was thinking as the ball sailed toward his head after being snapped, but it certainly wasn’t about football. I heard the heavy metal band Tia Carrera was in town …
A statewide poll of Texans finds that a majority of residents of the Lone Star State want to see Texas A&M and the University of Texas play again in football.
It’s too early to determine if Charlie Strong is the right fit for Texas.
To the average college football fan, there will be nothing of major importance when Texas and Arkansas square off in the Texas Bowl.
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
It’s bowl season.
