3M Half Marathon draws thousands of runners

More than 6,000 runners participated in the 3M Half Marathon on January 22. The race is known as one of the fastest because runners enjoy a mostly downhill route that showcases some of Austin's finest locations.

Williams relies on Plan B to reaches Australian Open QFs

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - With her serve misfiring and the ball coming back at her from some irregular angles, it was time for Serena Williams to go to Plan B. Williams knuckled down and just scrapped her way to a 7-5, 6-4 win over No. 16-seeded Barbora Strycova on Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the 11th time.

3M Half Marathon
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More than 6,000 runners participated in the 3M Half Marathon on January 22.

Authorities: MLB players Yordano Ventura, Andy Marte die in separate car crashes

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both have died in separate traffic accidents.

MLB's RBI Austin honors Augie Garrido

Longtime University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido was honored by MLB's RBI Austin with a lifetime achievement award roughly eight months after his forced resignation.

MLB's RBI Austin honors Augie Garrido
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Longtime University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido was honored with a lifetime achievement award roughly eight months after his forced resignation.

Did ESPN announcer make racist comment about Venus Williams?

A TV commentator has apologized for how he spoke about Venus Williams' play at the Australian Open, saying he was describing her aggressive style as "guerrilla" tactics and not comparing her to a "gorilla."

Austin Huns Rugby full 2017 schedule released

The Austin Huns have released their 2017 rugby season schedule. The team's season kicks off on January 21 against the Dallas Harlequins in Dallas before their first home game at Huns Field on January 28 against San Diego's O.M.B.A.C. Rugby.

Bagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) - Bags and Rock and Pudge are heading to Cooperstown. After a vote that could prove to be a turning point how Steroids Era stars are viewed, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens could be joining them in the next few years. Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Wednesday, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell...

Texas Rangers Winter Caravan makes stop in Round Rock

Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister and a few players were in Round Rock for the team's annual Winter Caravan to talk about the upcoming season as they gear up for spring training next month.

Liberty Hill head football coach retiring

After 16 years and two state championships, Liberty Hill head football coach Jerry Vance is retiring.

Colt McCoy back to help Boys & Girls Club of Austin

Former Texas Longhorn and now Washington Redskins backup quarterback Colt McCoy was back in town to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin. It's an organization he's been supporting for many years.

Texas Rangers Winter Caravan in Round Rock
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Manager Jeff Bannister and a few of his player talked about their upcoming season as they gear up for spring training.

Colt McCoy helps out Boys & Girls Club of Austin
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Former Texas Longhorn and now Washington Redskins backup quarterback Colt McCoy is back in town helping out the Boys & Girls Club of Austin.

Liberty Hill head football coach retires
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After 16 years and two state championships, Liberty Hill head football coach Jerry Vance is calling it a career.

Disappointing end, promising future for Prescott-led Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is more convinced than ever that his rookie quarterback can play at the highest level. And that the Cowboys were good enough to maybe win the Super Bowl this season with Dak Prescott and fellow rookie Ezekiel Elliott.

Americans off to quick start at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Shelby Rogers thoroughly dominated the No. 4 player in the world, Simona Halep. A teary-eyed CoCo Vandeweghe battled nausea to outlast another top-20 veteran, Roberta Vinci. And the grande dame of the women's tour, 36-year-old Venus Williams, refused to cede the spotlight for at least another match at the Australian Open, beating Kateryna Kozlova in the first...

Tattoos as evidence: Aaron Hernandez's far from the first

Aaron Hernandez's tattoos aren't the first to be used as evidence in a murder trial. Body art has played a role in a surprising number of criminal cases nationwide, though legal experts concede that tattoos by themselves are rarely a deciding factor in convictions.