'Protect College Sports Act' could get final vote in Senate soon

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has co-sponsored the “Protect College Sports Act." On Thursday, he explained why he is confident the bill will not get sacked on Capitol Hill.

'Protect College Sports Act' could get final vote soon
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz co-sponsored the 'Protect College Sports Act' and explained why he is confident it will not get sacked on Capitol Hill

SEC follows Big Ten with ban on former pro athletes returning to conference rosters

The SEC has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional sports ties from returning to conference rosters, raising new questions about college eligibility.

UT men's basketball working on chemistry this offseason
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Last season ended with an unexpected run to the Sweet 16 for the UT men's basketball team. Now, the biggest offseason challenge isn't the competition, its the chemistry.

Texas State University officially joins PAC-12 Conference

Texas State University is entering a new era. On Wednesday, the Bobcats officially became a member of the PAC-12 Conference.

San Antonio Spurs select Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance with No. 20 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The San Antonio Spurs have selected high-upside Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to pair with franchise star Victor Wembanyama.

NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15

Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.

NCAA expanding March Madness college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027

The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.

TCU’s Final Four bid ends as South Carolina pulls away for 78-52 Elite Eight win

South Carolina advanced to the Final Four by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-52 victory over TCU, setting up a high-stakes semifinal matchup against undefeated UConn.

Austin pub rallies for family in need
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The University of Texas Women's Basketball team is headed to the Final Four. The Longhorns beat the Michigan Wolverines by more than 30 points in the Elite Eight. And across Austin, fans came together to cheer on the Horns, but for one sports bar, the big game was about more than basketball.

TCU ends Virginia's cinderella run to secure second straight Elite Eight berth

No. 3 seed TCU surged past No. 10 seed Virginia with a dominant second half to secure a 79-69 victory and advance to the Elite Eight for the second time in program history

NCAA tournament: Round of 16 for UT women's BB team
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The UT women's basketball team is a day away from their game in the NCAA tournament's round of 16. It'll be a rematch from regular season conference play.

Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final

The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Purdue eliminates Texas Longhorns 79-77 to advance to Elite Eight

Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.