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February 14, 2020

On Texas Time: Lexi Brumback From Netflix’s ‘Cheer’

The Houston cheerleader talks about her surprising return to the Navarro College squad and her future plans.

By Arielle Avila

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February 3, 2020

Is J.J. Watt Funny? A Texas Monthly Investigation

The face of the Houston Texans says he achieved a ‘lifelong dream’ in hosting ‘Saturday Night Live.'

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January 31, 2020

How to Make Seven-Layer Dip—Also, What Time Is the Super Bowl?

Two burning questions answered in one post.

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January 30, 2020

Who Would Have Guessed Patrick Mahomes Would Be the Best Texas Quarterback of the 21st Century?

There’s been no shortage of hype and huge names in Texas college football, but there’s only one Mahomes.

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January 21, 2020

Boomtown, Episode 7: Mojo Magic

The Permian Basin is the birthplace of Friday Night Lights. But the historic oil boom threatens beloved high school football traditions.

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January 17, 2020

Say It Ain’t So, José

Baseball will break your heart.

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January 16, 2020

Houston Sports Teams Are Cursed. This Week Proves It.

The Astros’ cheating scandal, coming on the heels of the Texans’ meltdown in Kansas City, is a low point in the city’s long history of sports failure.

By Michael Hardy

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January 15, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Docuseries Sheds Light on the Sport’s Harsh Realities

The new show follows members of Navarro College’s cheer team as they prepare for a big competition.

By Arielle Avila

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January 14, 2020

How the Aggies, Longhorns, and Bears Stacked Up This Season

LSU may have won the national championship, but we’d rather focus on arguing over which college football team was the best in Texas.

By Jason Cohen

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January 14, 2020

Tony Romo Deserves ESPN’s Massive Contract Offer. He Shouldn’t Take It.

As a man of the people, he belongs on the airwaves—not on mediocre cable games.

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January 13, 2020

Very Well, I Shall Manage the Houston Astros

A modest proposal for new leadership.

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January 7, 2020

Dear Cowboys Fans: Here’s How to Psych Yourself Up for the Mike McCarthy Era

Jason Garrett is finally out—and Jerry Jones replaced him with the Jason Garrett of Wisconsin.

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January 6, 2020

The Best Thing in Texas: Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun

The Texans quarterback won his first playoff game in spectacular fashion.

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January 6, 2020

A Dozen Memorable Moments From the ‘National Podcast of Texas’ in 2019

Some of our favorite conversations from our second season, featuring Willie Nelson, Ted Cruz, and Brooklyn Decker.

By Andy Langer

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December 31, 2019

Outdoor Hockey . . . in Texas! The Winter Classic Comes to the Cotton Bowl.

The Dallas Stars face off against the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Here's what you need to know.

By Jason Cohen

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December 30, 2019

UTSA’s ‘Tracy Rule’ Is a Watershed College Football Moment

The university has implemented a measure that prohibits athletes who’ve committed sexual violence from playing sports there.

By Jason Cohen

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December 16, 2019

The Moments That Defined Texas Sports in 2019

This year saw no shortage of impactful sports news, from Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement to Art Briles's return.

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December 6, 2019

A Lifelong Spurs Fan on Rooting for a Team With a Losing Record

The San Antonio basketball team has been known for its consistency for years. Now, it's hardly recognizable.

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December 6, 2019

Put Texas and Texas A&M in the Academy Sports and Outdoors Texas Bowl, You Cowards

Two 7-5 teams renewing a rivalry that’s never really coming back is what this season deserves.

By Jason Cohen

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November 14, 2019

10 Questions About Baylor, the Best Team in Texas (For Now)

Are the college football powers that be underestimating the 9–0 Bears ahead of Saturday’s game against Oklahoma in Waco?

By Jason Cohen

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November 13, 2019

Would It Have Been “Completely Wrong” for Matt Wells to Take Action Against a Player Accused of Sexual Assault?

Coaches have a lot of discretion, and Wells decided not to use it.

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November 6, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: UT Basketball’s Andrew Jones Dropped 20 Points After Returning From Cancer Treatment

Leukemia never had a chance.

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November 5, 2019

The Dallas Cowboys’ MVP? The Cat Who Hopped Onto the Field

He’s basically Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach rolled into one, in cat form.

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November 1, 2019

The Houston Blood Drive Honoring a Fallen Local Skater

Galveston’s Johnny Romano, the youngest professional skateboarder in history, passed away from leukemia.

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October 31, 2019

After Losing the World Series, What’s Next for the Houston Astros?

In the wake of the organization's missteps, it must reckon with its culture this offseason.

By Bryan C. Parker

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October 29, 2019

The Houston Astros and the Limits of Trusting the Process

It’s the players, not the front office, who are giving fans something to cheer for this World Series.

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October 23, 2019

The Highs and Lows of Cheering the Astros From Standing-Room in the World Series

The communal feeling among the fans who forgo seats at Minute Maid Park makes for a singular experience.

By Bryan C. Parker

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October 23, 2019

Why Is Astros Management Making It So Hard to Root for the Team Right Now?

After assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s weird behavior following the Houston team's Saturday win, their authorities made things worse.

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October 22, 2019

The Dallas Mavericks Are Now Luka Doncic’s Team. Is He Ready?

As he takes over for the legendary Dirk Nowitzki as the face of the franchise, MFFLs are hoping for more from the young Slovenian than just thrilling play.

By Jonny Auping

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October 21, 2019

Why Earl Campbell Matters

A new biography of ‘The Tyler Rose’ demonstrates that the legendary running back’s insistence that he wasn’t a transformative racial figure was too modest by half.

By Joe Levin

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October 21, 2019

Let’s All Embrace the Fact That José Altuve Is the Greatest Astro of All Time

The MVP of MVPs is still adding to his legendary status.

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October 14, 2019

A Brief History of Cowboys Fans Demanding Jason Garrett’s Firing

Losing to the Jets, Jason? The Jets??

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October 11, 2019

May We Never Stop Being in Awe of Simone Biles

The Texas gymnastics star is poised to set yet another record at this weekend’s finals.

By Dvora Meyers

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October 11, 2019

Why Oklahoma and Alabama Would Be Nothing Without Texas

Sure, they’ve had the better football teams in recent years. But we’re still the better state.

By Jason Cohen

Eastwood player encourages his teammates.

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October 8, 2019

More Than a Game

One month after a man from Plano drove to El Paso and murdered 22 people, a high school football game between the two communities became a chance to heal.

By Michael J. Mooney

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October 7, 2019

Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Are Both Pretty Disgusted About the NBA Pandering to China

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for protesters in Hong Kong, and all hell broke loose—in ways that even united the two rivals.

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October 3, 2019

A Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to SMU Football

The Ponies are ranked for the first time since 1986. What you need to know about the hottest college team in Texas.

By Jason Cohen

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October 3, 2019

Will Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole Carry the Astros to the World Series?

As Houston begins its playoff run, let’s pause and appreciate the Cy Young contenders who powered this season’s best team in baseball.

By Bryan C. Parker

The National Podcast of Texas|

October 1, 2019

Jackie Sherrill and Bonnie Bishop: Lessons From Football and the Music Business

On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the former Texas A&M coach and his musician stepdaughter discuss winning and losing with dignity.

By Andy Langer

Best Thing In Texas|

September 27, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: Tony Romo Is a Legit Professional Golfer

He’s good at everything!*

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September 27, 2019

Is Kyle Allen’s NFL Debut What You Expected, Aggies and Cougars?

The Panthers backup quarterback is only the second in NFL history to throw for six TDs and no interceptions in his first two games.

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September 24, 2019

Goodbye to the Texas Rangers’ Roofless Ballpark, a.k.a. “the Surface of the Sun”

The team is abandoning 25-year-old Globe Life Park for a shiny new stadium next door.

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September 20, 2019

Art Briles Is Coaching High School Football in Texas. What’s His Endgame?

It’s unclear whether the disgraced coach will return to the national stage, but he has a foot back in the door at Mount Vernon.

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September 10, 2019

Can the 2019 Houston Astros Break the 1,000 Run Barrier?

They’ve got an outside shot at beating the record—and if their bats stay as hot as they’ve been, they could be World Series contenders.

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September 6, 2019

What If the Texans’ Bizarre Offseason Wins Them the Super Bowl?

“Win now” makes more sense when your stars are old—and the only person facing the end of the line is Houston’s head coach.

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August 29, 2019

Carli Lloyd Won’t be Kicking in an NFL Game Tonight, But Might Some Day

The former Houston Dash star is the most intriguing 37-year-old rookie prospect in a long time.

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August 26, 2019

Andrew Luck’s Retirement Reveals the Uglier Side of NFL Fandom

The alum of Houston’s Stratford High School suffered criticism for his decision to call it quits, but players like Cowboys legend Troy Aikman have got his back.

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