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Guard Lonnie Walker IV (1), on loan from the San Antonio Spurs, moves the ball during an NBA G-League basketball game between the Austin Spurs and the Agua Caliente Clippers on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 in Cedar Park, TX.

Spurs' Lonnie Walker returns after early injury

Possibly out of necessity, the biggest thing Lonnie Walker has learned since being drafted is patience. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/6/18

Austin Elite Rugby will play six of its home games at Dell Dimond next season. They played at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex during the inaugural season for the team and the league a year ago.

Austin Elite Rugby moving to Dell Diamond

Austin Elite Rugby has a new home. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/17/18

Jaron Blossomgame had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Austin Spurs lost to the Texas Legends 126-120 on Saturday night.

Spurs raise G-League championship banner, drop season opener

The Spurs raised another banner to the rafters on Saturday night, but couldn’t come out with the same energy in their season opener. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/5/18

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) takes in a Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.

In football, CTE skeptics like Merril Hoge challenge brain-damage conclusions, but Doug Baldwin cites 'common sense'

Scientists will tell you that CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge might say it stands for Conclusions That Exaggerate. more

By MATT CALKINS, The Seattle Times | 11/1/18

Austin Bold FC will play in a 5,000-season soccer-specific stadium being built at the Circut of The Americas beginning spring 2019.

Austin Bold FC break ground on new stadium

Austin Bold FC of the United Soccer League officially broke ground on a new stadium at Circuit of the Americas Wednesday morning. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/25/18

Houston Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Texans confident ahead of Thursday night game

This week has been a little different for the surging Texans. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/24/18

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a 5-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

Red Sox vs. Dodgers is a battle of heavyweights

The 2018 Major League Baseball season contained a few surprises but, truthfully, not many.Sure, the A's and Braves made unexpected runs to the postseason, and to some the Brewers and Rockies were … more

By ERIK BOLAND, TNS | 10/23/18

The Dallas Cowboys made a trade with Oakland for wide receiver Amari Cooper, giving up a first-round draft pick to secure a notable wide receiver to replace Dez Bryant.

Cowboys trade for Amari Cooper, give up first-round draft pick

FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys are desperate for a No. 1 receiver no more. more

By CLARENCE E. HILL JR., Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 10/22/18

Micheal Mersch scored a goal and the Texas Stars swept the Iowa Wild in a two-game set last weekend.

Texas sweeps weekend against Iowa

Big performances from some of the Dallas Stars' top prospects gave the Texas Stars a weekend sweep over Iowa. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 10/22/18

Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain prepares to exit the pit area during the third practice session at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

Lewis Hamilton holds off Ferrarris to win pole at United States Grand Prix

For the first part of Saturday, Lewis Hamilton was looking at the back of a pair of Ferraris. But when the moment was at its most intense, the four-time World Champion was at his best. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/20/18

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Texans filled with confidence with Jaguars looming

Don’t look now, but the Texans have won three straight games and are in a three-way tie atop the AFC South. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/16/18

Chivas midfielders Alan Cervantes (31) and Gael Sandoval (13) congratulate forward Alan Pulido (9) after a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of a Liga MX friendly between Chivas de Guadalajara and UANL Tigres on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas.

Chivas beats Tigres in penalties in front of record crowd

Lalo Fernandez has climbed to the top of the soccer ladder in the United States and seen how far the sport has grown even before turning pro six years ago. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/13/18

After nearly a year of back-and-forth, a group of local investors have come together to help the Columbus Crew SC remain in Columbus. The plan for a MLS team to be started in Austin remain on track.

Crew SC may stay in Columbus, Austin still in line for MLS franchise

The Columbus Crew SC will seemingly stay in Ohio, but the plans to bring Major League Soccer to Austin have not changed. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/12/18

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees set a new all-time passing yards record on Monday night, breaking Peyton Manning's record to set the new milestone at 72,103 yards. Brees was 26-of-29 passing for 363 yards and three touchdowns on the night, for a passer rating of 153.2 — his best regular or postseason performance since a Dec. 29, 2013 matchup against Tampa Bay.

NFL pass completion percentages soar to historic levels

From 1945 until 1981, Sammy Baugh was the only NFL quarterback to complete 70 percent of his passes in a season. more

By Mark Craig, Star Tribune/TNS | 10/10/18

Jason Garrett's decision making in Sunday night's primetime matchup against the Houston Texans will continue to be a point of contention during a so-far lackluster season for the Cowboys.

What Garrett's decision to punt in overtime underscores about the Cowboys' lost offense

In a league that places a premium on offense, the Cowboys appear more out of step with each passing week. more

By DAVID MOORE, The Dallas Morning News | 10/8/18

Nurmagomedov submits McGregor, then chaos ensues

Khabib Nurmagomedov battered Conor McGregor with his ground-and-pound, just as he said he would, and forced to him tap out in the fourth round of Saturday's main event at UFC 229. more

By LANCE PUGMIRE, TNS | 10/6/18

Conor McGregor is taken from the 78th Precinct in Brooklyn on Friday April 6, 2018.

Moment of truth for Conor McGregor and the UFC. What if he loses?

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The UFC lost one of its greatest draws two years ago when Ronda Rousey returned from a year off following her stunning 2015 knockout loss to Holly Holm ... more

By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times | 10/4/18

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives the football to a fan following his touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Cowboys' Elliott shrugs off injuries: 'This is the best Wednesday practice I've had'

Despite dealing with a sore ankle and knee bursitis, Ezekiel Elliott said he was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Elliott looked like his normal self, moving well in … more

By Jon Machota, The Dallas Morning News | 10/3/18

Joel L'Esperance scored a late goal in the preseason win against the San Antonio Rampage last week. After losing a lot of their veteran players to other teams and the NHL, the Stars will rely on youth to carry the load this season.

Young Texas Stars team eager for AHL season to begin

Travis Morin is not old, but among an absurdly young Texas Stars team, he definitely plays the role of elder statesman. Fresh off a trip to Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals a season ago, this … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/3/18

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is on the hot seat again after a disappointing start to the 2018 season.

Tim Cowlishaw: How soon is too soon to fire Jason Garrett?

The Cowboys have never played a game at AT&T Stadium — now in its 10th season — without Jason Garrett on the sideline either as head coach or offensive coordinator. Isn't it time for … more

By TIM COWLISHAW, TNS/The Dallas Morning News | 9/28/18

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