Del Mar College’s Kinesiology Program is hosting two days of non-sanctioned USA Table Tennis tournament play April 26-27.
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UT-Austin Football Coach to Make $10 million a Year
The UT System Board of Regents approved the contract this week, making Sarkisian one of the highest-paid coaches in the country.
Texas A&M names Mike Elko as new head football coach
College Station did not immediately say how much it will pay Elko.
Texas A&M to Spend $75 Million to Fire Football Coach Jimbo Fisher
The buyout amount is the largest in college sports history.
Texas AG Sues Biden Admin Over Title IX
State law that limits biological boys to participation in girls sports.
Sports Betting Efforts Find Support in Texas House
Both proposals require amending the Texas Constitution, and gaming advocates need to find more House support before they can advance to a difficult arena in the Senate.
TAMUK Wildlife Society Fishing Tournament
Wildlife Society at Texas A&M University in Kingsville held a fishing tournament and raffle fundraiser.
Texas Tech Basketball Coach Mark Adams Suspended
The head coach is also being investigated for allegedly spitting on a player during a game earlier in the season.
Lawmakers Support Bill Restricting Biological Men from Joining Biological Women's College Teams
The legislation would bar transgender men from competing on men’s college sports teams and transgender women from joining women’s college athletic teams.
UT Fires Head Basketball Coach
The university paid $4 million to buy out his contract at Texas Tech University. He was one of UT’s highest-paid employees.
Council Authorizes Lease Agreement for City’s First Cricket Field
This first cricket field will expand recreational offerings to a new population segment and will further help promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity.
Improvements for Lozano Golf Center
The estimated completion of the construction project is May 2023.
UT Head Basketball Coach Suspended
Beard, 49, was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly strangling his fiancé after Austin police responded to a 911 call at a home in Tarrytown.
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Released from Russian custody
The Texas basketball star was first detained in February, and had recently been moved to a Russian penal colony.
Bus Driver Shortage Cause Delay for Some Rual High School Football Games
Some high school football games look a little different in rural Texas as schools struggle to send cheerleaders and marching bands with their teams to away games. Schools across Texas are struggling to find bus drivers to fill their routes.
Griner’s 9-year prison sentence upheld by Russian court
The Texas basketball star had asked for a suspended sentence. The White House is calling for her release.
U.S. Reportedly Offering Prisoner Trade with Russia
CNN reported Wednesday that the U.S. has offered a prisoner exchange in order to bring the WNBA player and Paul Whelan home. Biden reportedly backs such a deal.
Capital Improvements to Whataburger Field
The improvements will help bring the stadium into compliance with Major League Baseball standards.
Opening Weekend Is Here!
Hooks Baseball is back at Whataburger Field!
Restrictions on Transgender Student Athletes
House Bill 25 will require student athletes who compete in interscholastic competition to play on sports teams that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate at or near their time of birth.