American Soccer has been a traditionally fluxing industry, you had the explosion of popularity (and subsequent recession) in the late ‘60s, you had the Women’s successful World Cup campaign in 1999 that made Mia Hamm a celebrity, as well as this year’s near-championship that made a lot of young boys fall in love with Hope Solo, and of course, there’s the men’s national team whose presence has been felt as a regular in World Cup competition, their 2002 quarterfinal appearance reinvigorating the MLS as a whole. As of this writing, soccer in America is about as steadfastly relevant as it’s ever been - to the point of Fox televising English Premiership matches and the Portland Timbers evolving into one of the most successful franchises in all of U.S. sports. People are watching the MLS, kids are investing personal heroes in Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, and it seems as if the American population has begun to consider the sport as something of a consistent topic, and not a seasonal diversion. All things considered, now would be a perfect time for an MLS team to start up in Austin. Here are some specific reasons why. more ›

The Internet just reminded us of this classic scene from Richard Linklater's 2008 documentary Inning By Inning: A Portrait of a Coach, which followed University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in NCAA history. Above is a bit of the film that might inspire those of us going through Friday Night Lights withdrawals to make it through the rest of the work week. Enjoy, but beware: there's more curse words in there than a truck stop diner. more ›

Clipboards are heavy. Alright, they’re probably lighter than an iPhone, but liquids get spilled on them, they crimp your papers, and you usually have to use a pencil (and blow eraser worms all over the place). Well coaches, welcome to the convenient pencil-free future. “Coaching Assistant,” developed here in Austin, is a functional coaching app specializing in youth and junior league sports. more ›

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Yes, the job description has been posted. It sounds pretty good, too: coaching and recruiting student-athletes in the sport of football, representing UT at various events. Not bad. Sure, you may work in all weather conditions with exposure to large crowds along with some weekend, evening and holiday work, but it's worth it. The monthly salary is listed as OPEN. more ›

The sixth-ranked Texas volleyball team defeated Purdue on Saturday at Gregory Gym to advance to the national semifinals for the third consecutive season. more ›

Greg Davis, the Texas Longhorns' offensive coordinator for the past 13 seasons, announced his retirement today. At the same time, two other coaches, offensive line coach Mac McWhorter and defensive tackles coach Mike Tolleson, announced their retirement. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Texas A&M Aggies. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Florida Atlantic Owls. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Oklahoma State Cowboys. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Kansas State Wildcats. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Baylor Bears. more ›

The Austin Aztex, just two weeks after wrapping up their winningest season, announced today the team has been sold and is moving to Orlando. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the 8Iowa State Cyclones. more ›

On Friday, the Statesman reported that University of Texas associate athletics director for football operations, Cleve Bryant, had taken an administrative leave of absence. But the most curious detail in the story was that California attorney Gloria Allred confirmed that she had been hired by a female client "in reference to Mr. Bryant." Allred's client is a former part-time employee of the Texas athletics department. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Nebraska Cornhuskers. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week it's easy: the Oklahoma Sooners. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. Next up: the UCLA Bruins. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. We'll admit this one is a lot less fun since Mike Leach's pirate ship has sailed, but there's still plenty of foolishness out on the High Plains: the Texas Tech Red Raiders. more ›

ESPN spent nearly a week around the Texas Longhorn football program and produced an illuminating look inside a modern college powerhouse. Coach Mack Brown is at the center of it all, playing so many roles it makes your head spin: coach, mentor, teacher, recruiter, businessman, spokesman and more. It's definitely worth checking out to get a sense of what goes on behind the scenes. [ESPN] more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This one's week: the Wyoming Cowboys. more ›

Each week, we'll look at some reasons to taunt, belittle, and bully the Longhorns' football opponent. This week: the Rice Owls. more ›

Former Longhorn pitcher Roger Clemens will be indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Times reports. In 2008, Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee testified under oath before a House Committee, and directly contradicted each other about whether Clemens had used the banned substances. Clemens had two All-American seasons with the Longhorns in the 1980s before heading to a 24-year career in the major leagues where he won a record seven Cy Young awards. [New York Times] more ›

TMZ.com has posted cell-phone video of a fight that broke out July 31 on Sixth Street in the Warehouse District and it appears two of the combatants were a high-profile mixed martial arts fighter and a former University of Texas football player. more ›

From all available reports, Colt McCoy's wedding last weekend to Rachel Glandorf was a first-class affair. For a peek inside, check out this video from the reception as singer Aaron Watson serenades the couple with a special song, "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be Just Like Colt McCoy". The song features McCoy's former teammate (and best man) Jordan Shipley on backup vocals. The high point comes around the 1:55 mark, when the crowd explodes at the line about folks "rubbin' elbows with Tim Tebow". Congratulations to the newlyweds. more ›

An Austin technology company has teamed with the Round Rock Express to make it easier for you to get food and drinks while at the ballgame. You can now look at the menu, place your order, and pay without leaving your seat. more ›

The NBA draft is tonight, the annual event where young soon-to-be millionaires stroll across the stage at New York's Madison Square Garden to don a $12 cap along with their $2,000 suits. Three Longhorns are expected to be among the picks in the first two rounds tonight. more ›

Just as the Big 12 family appeared to be breaking up and heading their separate ways, the league's pater familias, Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds, brokered a lucrative agreement to keep its remaining members together more ›

You can take Vince Young out of the Longhorns, but you can't take the Longhorns out of Vince Young. The best quarterback in UT history let his Texas pride get the best of him this weekend, punching a guy in a Dallas strip club after he flashed a "horns down" sign. more ›