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June 13, 2022

At 88, Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Is Still Bluffing. Or Is He?

The Texas gambler has been winning at poker for seventy years—long enough to become an icon and watch an outlaw’s game become an industry.

By Joe Levin

Texas players celebrate after defeating Oklahoma State during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Texas won 6-5.

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June 8, 2022

Texas Softball Looks to Beat the Odds One More Time

Their coach’s obscene gesture helped turn around their season, and now the Longhorns are two wins away from NCAA softball glory.

By Richard Justice

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February 8, 2022

Sumo Is Getting Big in Texas

Fighters in one of the state’s newest sumo clubs, in Dallas, want the sport to keep growing—without losing the traditions that define it.

By Madeleine Aggeler

The Perfect Springtime Itinerary in Greater Phoenix

In Phoenix, there’s more than enough room for you to experience the very best spring has to offer. Here, our famous trails summit mighty mountains, our bucket-list worthy attractions will send you soaring over lush desert landscapes, our distinguished flavors take your taste buds to new heights and our luxury accommodations will elevate

By TM Promotions

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December 3, 2021

Texas Monthly Recommends: A Game of Spikeball

The only limit to where it can be played is your imagination.

By Texas Monthly

Celebrate Fall With a Weekend Getaway in Round Rock

Pack your bags, grab a pumpkin-flavored drink, and head to Round Rock, Texas: the ultimate destination for a fun-filled fall getaway. Centrally located and based within a three-hour drive from four of the nation’s largest cities, visitors are flocking to Round Rock for its unique balance of Texas charm and

By TM Promotions

Sammie Neal at the Lone Star Mower Racing Association lawn mower races at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne, on September 4, 2021.

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September 22, 2021

Meet the Fearless Women of the Lone Star Mower Racing Association

Ladies, start your engines.

By Dina Gachman

Dennis Quaid starring in the 2002 film The Rookie.

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August 21, 2021

Dennis Quaid Is the True King of the Sports Movie

Forget Kevin Costner. The Houston native best captures the complex glory of American sports.

By Sean O'Neal

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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.

By Marjorie Herrera Lewis

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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.

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November 2, 2017

The Astros Won the World Series. Who Else Won (and Lost)?

Yeah, the Astros really pulled it off.

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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.

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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.

By John Nova Lomax

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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April 4, 2017

The Tony Romo Saga Has Ended in Retirement (For Now)

Welcome to the broadcast booth (for now), Tony Romo.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 4, 2017

Dak Prescott Is Clearly The NFL’s Most Valuable Player

How is this even a question?

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October 6, 2016

The Travis County Surf Park Is Going To Open After All

Yes, you read that correctly.

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September 23, 2016

The Texas Rangers Announced A $250 Million Entertainment District Next To Their Stadium

...with a $100 million taxpayer commitment.

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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.

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August 16, 2016

How We Talk About Women In The Olympics

The dangers of an unfortunate local paper headline in the viral era.

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May 5, 2016

An Aggie Coach Tweeted Away Part Of The 2017 Recruiting Class

Stay off Twitter, everybody.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

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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?

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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.

By Dan Solomon

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February 19, 2016

Texas A&M Could Have Female Yell Leaders For The First Time

What a time to be alive.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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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.

By Dan Solomon

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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?

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September 29, 2015

Watch Gregg Popovich Prank An NBA TV Reporter Hard

The seemingly humorless coach plays up his persona for a perfect prank.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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