Books
September 28, 2020
‘Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back’ Is an Ethical Guide for Fans
Authors Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson say it's time for sports fans to grapple with the industry's systemic injustices.
Sports
Sports
March 30, 2020
A Requiem for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks and the Undefeated Season Without a Conclusion
The promising start to the league is one of the endless disappointments of 2020.
Sports
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.
Sports
January 6, 2020
The Best Thing in Texas: Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun
The Texans quarterback won his first playoff game in spectacular fashion.
Sports
January 7, 2018
The Dallas Mavericks Now Play in China as the “Lone Ranger Heroes”
”Mavericks” is tough to translate. So is ”Dynamos.” But we imagined ways that we could rename Texas teams in a universal way.
Sports
November 2, 2017
The Astros Won the World Series. Who Else Won (and Lost)?
Yeah, the Astros really pulled it off.
Sports
October 28, 2017
Meet the High School Football Kicker Who Was Crowned Homecoming Queen
A week after winning the crown, Claire Jeffress kicked a game-winning field goal.
Sports
October 13, 2017
Let’s Hope This Year’s TX-OU Game Doesn’t Repeat the 1947 Game
The last time the Longhorns and Sooners faced off with brand new coaches, the game led into a riot.
Sports
October 6, 2017
Aggies Want “12th Man Jesus” to Lead Out the Team Against Alabama
They knew him as 12th Man Jesus. He appeared, and it was good.
Sports
September 29, 2017
Let Us Now Praise Tony Romo, The Best NFL Color Commentator
Who’d have thought that he would be this good at this already?…
Sports
July 27, 2017
Would You Eat Pizza Baked Inside Of A Giant Dallas Cowboys Helmet?
Of course you would. The question is, would you eat more of it?…
The Daily Post
June 28, 2017
An Open Letter to Taco Charlton, Texas’s New Taco Ambassador
We've got some bueno taco suggestions for the Cowboys' new defensive end.
Sports
June 26, 2017
Jordan Spieth’s Slump Is Officially Over
After a weekend that saw him become only the second golfer to win ten or more tournaments before the age of 24, let’s can the doom and gloom.
Sports
April 4, 2017
The Tony Romo Saga Has Ended in Retirement (For Now)
Welcome to the broadcast booth (for now), Tony Romo.
Sports
February 21, 2017
The Houston Police Department Estimates The Value Of Tom Brady’s Missing Super Bowl Jersey
With that figure, it'd make it one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia of all time.
Sports
February 17, 2017
Greg Abbott v. The NFL
The NFL is threatening to pull out of Texas when it comes to event consideration, and the governor is fighting back.
Sports
January 24, 2017
The Dream Of The San Antonio Raiders Is Officially Dead, But Why?
The NFL isn’t coming to San Antonio. Instead, the Raiders filed paperwork to move to a town less than half the size.
Sports
January 4, 2017
Dak Prescott Is Clearly The NFL’s Most Valuable Player
How is this even a question?…
Sports
October 6, 2016
The Travis County Surf Park Is Going To Open After All
Yes, you read that correctly.
Business
September 23, 2016
The Texas Rangers Announced A $250 Million Entertainment District Next To Their Stadium
...with a $100 million taxpayer commitment.
Sports
August 31, 2016
A University Of The Incarnate Word Alum Who Plays For The Philadelphia Eagles Flirted With Sitting For The National Anthem
Myke Tavarres is an unlikely NFL success story—and he decided not to push his chances before his team’s final preseason game.
Sports
August 16, 2016
How We Talk About Women In The Olympics
The dangers of an unfortunate local paper headline in the viral era.
Sports
May 5, 2016
An Aggie Coach Tweeted Away Part Of The 2017 Recruiting Class
Stay off Twitter, everybody.
Sports
April 15, 2016
Betting Your Way Through The Texas Teams In The NBA Playoffs
Somehow, the Mavericks and the Rockets join the Spurs in the NBA playoffs again this year—but we don’t like their odds.
Sports
April 6, 2016
ESPN’s Adam Schefter Says Greg Hardy Is A Changed Man
During a sit-down interview, the ESPN reporter jumped to some big conclusions.
Sports
April 1, 2016
The New Food Options At The Texas Rangers Ballpark Include A Vegan Cart And The Least Vegan Sandwich Of All Time
Hungry? You might not be after you learn about the Wicked Pig.
Sports
March 30, 2016
Prairie View A&M Fired Its Women’s Basketball Coach For Suspending Two Players Who Were Dating
The latest front in Title IX?…
Sports
March 23, 2016
Jordan Spieth Unveiled His Under Armour Line As Part Of His Bid For Endorsement Domination
The 22-year-old Dallas golfer is well on his way to being one of the richest media presences on the planet.
Sports
March 17, 2016
Here’s What Virtual Reality Sports Training Is Actually Like
At SXSW this year, StriVR—the company that’s bringing VR to practice facilities around the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS—showed off their goods.
The Daily Post
February 23, 2016
Here Is What It’s Like To Drive A Lamborghini Around A Track In Texas
The world is bleak, so get it while you can.
Sports
February 19, 2016
Texas A&M Could Have Female Yell Leaders For The First Time
What a time to be alive.
Sports
February 9, 2016
Johnny Manziel Isn’t A Joke To The Woman He’s Accused Of Beating Up
Football fans have had their fun with the struggling quarterback, but it’s time for the conversation to shift.
Sports
February 3, 2016
Blinn College Seems Pretty Happy To Claim Cam Newton As One Of Their Own
The Super Bowl quarterback and presumptive NFL MVP had a year in Brenham that they’re still talking about.
Sports
February 1, 2016
An Investigation Finds An Ugly Side To The Plano East Baseball Program
An ISD investigation into the Plano East baseball program turned up racial and gay slurs, concussions, a fight club, and more.
The Daily Post
January 20, 2016
Ken Paxton Says That Daily Sports Fantasy Sites Are Illegal Gambling In Texas
He’s not wrong about that, but is this an opportunity to reconsider gambling laws?…
Sports
January 6, 2016
Here Are Some Texas Athletes Who Should Have Been On The Forbes 30 Under 30 List
The business magazine’s ”30 Under 30” lists were released yesterday—and its sports list surprisingly included two Dallas Stars.
Sports
December 21, 2015
The Brandon Weeden Era Is Upon You, Texans Fans
The quarterback who got dumped by the Cowboys—the Cowboys!—stepped in and stepped up for the Texans Sunday night.
The Daily Post
October 8, 2015
Bun B Just Dropped Astros Rap “Crush City,” Y’all
”Put your H's in the air if you with it, mane.”…
The Daily Post
September 30, 2015
Why Can’t The Rangers Sell Out Baseball Games?
The AL West leaders are having a storybook season—so why isn’t anybody going to the stadium to watch it play out?…
Sports
September 29, 2015
Watch Gregg Popovich Prank An NBA TV Reporter Hard
The seemingly humorless coach plays up his persona for a perfect prank.
Sports
September 25, 2015
Extra Points: The Week In Texas Football
They’re making crazy extra points in Midland, missing them in Austin, and needing them desperately in Dallas.
Sports
September 15, 2015
Steve Patterson Is Out As Athletic Director At The University Of Texas
The most unpopular man in Austin will now be the most unpopular man somewhere else.
Sports
August 21, 2015
Watch J.J. Watt Play Catch With A Fan Seated In An Upper Deck Of NRG Stadium
Because of course he does.
The Daily Post
August 4, 2015
Is The Dream of The San Antonio Raiders Still Alive?
San Antonio City Manager Sheryl Sculley seems to think so.
Sports
July 14, 2015
What Would The Cowboys Look Like If Dez Bryant Sits Out?
If the Cowboys’ top receiver makes good on his threat to sit out the start of the season, where does that leave the team?…
Sports
May 19, 2015
Is It the Rockets’ Time?
The last Texas team standing has their work cut out for them in a series against the white-hot Golden State Warriors. But it just may be time for a relaunch of Clutch City. …
Sports
April 24, 2015
Every Minor League Baseball Mascot in Texas, Ranked
How does Chico the Chihuahua stack up against Ballapeño the anthropomorphized jalapeño? How about Swatson & Moe versus Rocky the Hound? …
The Daily Post
April 23, 2015
The “Friday Night Lights” Parody on “Inside Amy Schumer” Is Basically Perfect
“Full hearts, clear eyes, don’t rape” is a motto worth shouting. …
The Culture
April 10, 2015
When Texans Play Quidditch
The magical game played by wizards in the Harry Potter series is now real sport. And a bunch of Texans are its best players.
Golf
April 9, 2015
Ben Crenshaw’s Final Round
His legacy, his old friend Harvey Penick, and his remarkable play at Augusta National twenty years ago.