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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in last Friday's game at the Moody Center, where Denver beat San Antonio 117-106.

San Antonio sells out Moody Center again

The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

Austin Spurs sweep Capital City Go-Go

The Austin Spurs (16-11) swept the Capital City Go-Go (16-13), 120-112, on Sunday afternoon at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-way guard David Duke Jr. finished with a final stat line of 22 … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher, seen here in a photo from Austin’s match against the Seattle Sounders on March 2, scored a 58th minute goal to take a lead in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union, but a 65th minute equalizer by Philadelphia set up Austin’s third straight draw in four games this season.

Austin FC continues winless streak to start 2024 season

Five goals, four scored by defenders. Two leads lost to late goals by opposing teams. Three draws and a loss. It’s fair to say that Austin FC hasn’t gotten off to the best start this … more

By Scott W. Coleman, Editor | 3/19/24

Texas Stars right winger Matthew Seminoff (12) works against Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson in Saturday's 4-2 loss in Palm Desert.

Firebirds shock Stars late in California

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-2 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds after allowing three late goals on Saturday … more

Staff Reports | 3/24/24

Austin Spurs sweep Rip City Remix

The Austin Spurs (18-13) defeated the Rip City Remix (18-14), 114-102, while completing a back-to-back series sweep in their final regular season home game of the season on Sunday night at the H-E-B … more

Staff Reports | 3/25/24

Texas Stars goalkeeper Ben Kraws made 26 saves in his professional debut last Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, lifting Texas to a 2-1 win over the visiting Iowa Wild. The Stars split the series with the Wild.

Kraws leads Stars to victory in debut

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, defeated the Iowa Wild by a 2-1 margin to salvage a split of the two-game series thanks to a 26-save showing from … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Express outfielder Sandro Fabian (25) watches a ball fly as he heads to first base during Round Rock's season-opening series against Sugar Land last weekend.

Express claim 8-6 win to close out opening weekend

The Round Rock Express improved to 2-1 on the season with an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Dell Diamond, taking the season-opening series two games to one. … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) leaps to grab the ball after a corner kick during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin.

Driussi pushes Austin to 4th straight win

Sebastian Driussi scored twice as Austin FC extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 4-1 road win over Minnesota United FC on Saturday. Diego Fagundez and Emiliano Rigoni each added a goal … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi (10) moves the ball during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Driussi has either scored or assisted in the game winning goal in all five of the club's come-from-behind victories at Q2 Stadium.

Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory

Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. … more

Staff Reports | 4/8/24

Austin Spurs fall to Warriors

The Austin Spurs (12-11) fell 101-94 to the Santa Cruz Warriors (14-11) on Wednesday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-Way guard David Duke Jr. led Austin with 25 points, 6 rebounds … more

Submitted Report | 3/7/24

Texas Stars forward Oskar Back (21) collects the puck in Sunday's 6-2 loss in Winnipeg.

Texas Stars swept in Manitoba

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-2 loss to the Manitoba Moose on Sunday afternoon at Canada Life … more

Staff Reports | 3/4/24

Texas defenseman Jake Murray (6) skates against Grand Rapids forward Carter Mazur (43) in the Stars' 4-1 road loss on Saturday.

Stars end road trip with loss at Grand Rapids

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-1 while facing the Grand Rapids Griffins to close out a three-game road trip on Saturday night … more

Staff Reports | 2/26/24

Austin FC winger JÁDER OBRIAN (11) shoots the ball during a Major League Soccer game between Austin FC and Minnesota United FC on February 24, 2024.

Austin FC opens season with disappointing loss

Austin FC opened its 2024 season with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Minnesota United at Q2 Stadium on Saturday. It was a frustrating game, in which United controlled the entire first half and the … more

Staff Reports | 2/25/24

Texas Stars defenseman Michael Karow (26) works against Grand Rapids Griffins forward Amadeus Lombardi (93) during last Wednesday's game at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The Stars play a pair of games this weekend in Manitoba and will return home for a two-game series against the Rockford Icehogs on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, with both games set for a 7 p.m. start.

Poirier guides Stars’ sweep of Griffins

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, completed a two-game series sweep with a 6-2 victory against the Grand Rapids Griffins last Wednesday at the H-E-B … more

Staff Reports | 12/28/23

Austin FC supporters cheer following a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin. Austin FC won, 2-0.

Austin FC announces 2024 MLS regular season schedule

Austin FC last week announced on the full 34-match schedule for its 2024 Major League Soccer regular season. Austin will kick off its fourth season with its home opener on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 … more

Staff Reports | 12/28/23

Rice hits game-winning free throw in return to Austin Spurs

On the day of his return to Austin, Sir’Jabari Rice hit a game winning free-throw with 0.5 seconds left in the game to push the Austin Spurs to a 127-126 victory against the Rio Grande Valley … more

Staff Reports | 12/17/23

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) was named “man of the match” after scoring a first-half goal during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin. Austin FC won, 2-0.

Redes, Urruti lift Austin FC past New Mexico United in U.S. Open Cup

Emiliano Rigoni took one touch to get past a defender and picked out Adam Lundqvist near the left sideline. Lundqvist needed just one pass to find a wide-open Maxi Urruti for an easy goal. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/11/23

Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin.

Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira earns first call-up to Venezuela National Team

Dani Pereira had a hectic Friday morning. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/23

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signed a two-year AHL contract extension with the club through the 2024-25 season.

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signs two-year extension

Perhaps no Texas Stars player has been more important to the team over the last two seasons than Curtis McKenzie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

Austin FC celebrates after Sebastian Driuissi’s goal in the 82nd minute to give Austin a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match on May 31, 2023 in Austin. Austin 2-1.

Sebastian Driussi returns from injury, lifts Austin FC to win over Minnesota United FC

Sebastian Driussi is back. Big time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/1/23

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