MLS formally announces Austin expansion team for 2021

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber formally announced Tuesday that Austin will be an expansion franchise for the 2021 season.   

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Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber formally announced Tuesday that Austin will be an expansion franchise for the 2021 season.� �

Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks from same Austin high school face off

Long before New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles were Super Bowl MVPs, the two were simply Westlake High School Chaparrals in Austin, Texas.

Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate NFL playoff game

NFL official Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to work an NFL playoff game on Sunday for the Patriots-Chargers matchup in Foxborough, according to Football Zebras.

Tearful Andy Murray: Australian Open could be his last tournament

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray is still hoping to make it to one more Wimbledon tournament before his problematic hip forces him into retirement. For now, he's only committing to the Australian Open.

Vegas police seek Ronaldo DNA in rape investigation, lawyers say

Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyer says U.S. investigators are seeking DNA from Cristiano Ronaldo in their investigation of a Nevada woman's allegation that the international soccer star raped her in his Las Vegas hotel penthouse in 2009.

St. Edward's University men's basketball rocketing up rankings

The St. Edward's University men's basketball is rocketing up he Division II rankings thanks in large part to three talented starters who traveled a long way to play ball in south Austin.

St. Edward's University men's basketball team rocketing up rankings
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The St. Edward's University men's basketball is rocketing up he Division II rankings thanks in large part to three talented starters who traveled a long way to play ball in south Austin.

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Wide receiver of the Texas Longhorns Lil’Jordan Humphrey has announced he will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season with Texas, according to Texas Athletics.

Texas ends season in AP poll top 10, Clemson is No. 1 for 3rd time

Clemson finished No. 1 in The Associated Press poll for the third time after routing Alabama in the national championship game. The Tigers received all 61 first-place votes. The Crimson Tide, which was trying to become just the third team to go wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country, finished second. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Playoff...

Orange Crush: Clemson topples No. 1 'Bama for national title

With stunning ease -- and a freshman quarterback -- Clemson toppled college football's greatest dynasty again to become the first perfect playoff champion.

Texas quarterback Vince Young has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame

Texas quarterback Vince Young and Notre Dame speedster Raghib Ismail have been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, along with 11 other players and two coaches.   

No. 1 UConn's 126-game win streak ends 68-57 at No. 8 Baylor

Geno Auriemma knew that top-ranked UConn couldn't keep winning every regular-season game it played, even though the Huskies had won 126 in a row.

Curry for three: Warriors star delivers on another promise to Napa girl upset over shoe sizes

Warriors star Stephen Curry delivered on the third portion of his promise to a 9-year-old girl from Napa who sparked a viral discussion about why the two-time MVP’s shoes weren’t available in girl sizes. 

Texans' Deandre Hopkins pledges playoff check to help Jazmine's family

Texans' player Deandre Hopkins announced that he would dedicate his playoff check this week to help Jazmine Barnes' family with the funeral costs.  Hopkins tweeted that the picture of Jazmine touched his heart, and he vowed to help in any way possible, "When I see Jazmine Barnes' face, I see my own daughter. I'm pledging my playoff check this...

PETA calls on Texas, Georgia to end live mascot use after Sugar Bowl incident

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called on the University of Texas and the University of Georgia to end the use of live mascots after an incident before their Sugar Bowl matchup on Tuesday.

Austin photojournalist hit by horn as Bevo make a break for it at Sugar Bowl

The Longhorns made their first charge at the Bulldogs before Tuesday night's Sugar Bowl game even started. About an hour before kickoff, Bevo, UT Longhorns mascot, broke out of his barricade and, rushed in the direction of University of Georgia’s bulldog mascot, Uga.