Slap fighting: The next big thing in combat sports, or unsporting stupidity?

UFC President Dana White says slap fighting is safer than boxing or MMA because each contestant usually takes only three blows per bout, but some others aren't convinced.

Vikings WR KJ Osborn details pulling man from burning car in Texas

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after saving a man's life Sunday, pulling a crash victim from a burning car in Texas.

Boston Red Sox Justin Turner 'feeling very fortunate' after wild pitch hits him in face

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament will not return to Austin after 2023

Austin's annual WGC golf tournament will not return to the city after this year; the tournament has been played at Austin Country Club for its last seven editions.

Austin FC scores shutout win against CF Montréal

The Verde & Black's senior forward Maxi Urruti scored in the 88th minute to help the team win 1-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at Q2 Stadium in North Austin.

$10K jackpot up for grabs in FOX Bet Super 6 Las Vegas NASCAR challenge

Find out how you can win $10K of Clint Bowyer's money playing the FOX Bet Super 6 NASCAR Stage 2 Challenge, with insight from analyst Larry McReynolds!

Player treatment survey ranks NFL teams: Here's who tops the list

The report rated teams in eight categories — everything from meals and nutrition to training and travel — based on anonymous responses from about 1,300 players. The teams were ranked from 1 to 32.

Iditarod starts with smallest field ever in iconic sled dog race

The small turnout raises concerns about the future of an iconic race that has taken hits from the pandemic, climate change, inflation and loss of sponsors, as big-name champions are retiring.

New MLB pitch clock appears to work, shaves 20 minutes from early games

Major League Baseball approved its first pitch clock this season, and every day is a new experience for the players as they try to get used to them this spring.

Texas women's basketball head coach pledges $10K, if 10K fans show up to Feb. 27 home game

With matching donations, more than $150,000 in donations are on the line for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, which helps economically disadvantaged children in Austin.

Pro women's tennis tournament, ATX Open, comes to Austin

Austin is hosting its first ever Women's Tennis Association tournament this week at the Westwood Country Club.

Austin hosts first ever Women's Tennis Association event
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Some of the top women's tennis players in the world are in Austin for the first Women's Tennis Association tournament held in the city.