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Vandegrift Vipers junior quarterback Brayden Buchanan (5) drops back to pass during a high school football game on August 27, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

High-powered Vandegrift and Dripping Springs renew rivalry to begin season

It’s been seven seasons since Vandegrift and Dripping Springs last faced off, but the rivalry will be renewed Friday night at Monroe Stadium. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/24/22

Bijan Robinson and Texas football scrimmaged for the first time this fall. The Longhorns begin the season against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 3.

Sarkisian, Longhorns lose two players after first scrimmage

The football season hasn’t started yet, but Texas is already down two important players. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/15/22

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) steps in front of tight end Jake Ferguson (48) for an interception during training camp practice in Oxnard, California, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons’ intensity rivals that of Kobe, Michael and Iron Mike

Micah Parsons comes across as a fun-loving kid who loves playing football.But make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys star linebacker wants to win . . . at everything.And he doesn’t care whose … more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 8/8/22

Steve Sarkisian and Texas are on a recruiting hot streak at the moment, headlined by the commitment of Arch Manning on Thursday.

Sarkisian, Longhorns riding wave of momentum in recruiting world

Steve Sarkisian has had a pretty good week so far. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 7/1/22

Round Rock head coach John Carter during the regular season finale between Vandegrift and Round Rock on April 27, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Vandegrift won 3-0 and advances to the playoffs while Round Rock’s season comes to a close.

UIL Council studying possible changes to baseball playoffs

The UIL Legislative Council will further study a proposal that would require a best-of-three series in all rounds of the Class 5A-6A baseball postseason after hearing a presentation at the most recent council meeting last week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/22

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys gives a thumbs up after catching a pass during practice at River Ridge Complex on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Oxnard, California. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images/TNS)

Following in legendary footsteps, CeeDee Lamb embraces role as Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver

The Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver has a legendary status similar to the starting quarterback. You don’t have to say the full names of the No.1 wideout without knowing … more

Calvin Watkins, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 5/29/22

In this photo from Dec. 4, 2021, Aidan Hutchinson (97) of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after a sack during the second quarter in the Big Ten Championship against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images/TNS)

2022 NFL mock draft: Three-round projections

A month might as well be a year when discussing the NFL news cycle. A month ago, Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner were still Seahawks and Matt Ryan was still a Falcon. A month ago, Aaron Rodgers … more

Eddie Brown, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) | 4/10/22

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins celebrates with the crowd as time winds down in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images/TNS)

Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies after getting hit by a truck in South Florida. He was 24.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed when he was hit by a dump truck while walking on Interstate 595 early Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway … more

Howard Cohen and David Wilson, Miami Herald (TNS) | 4/9/22

In this file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is seen before the start of a preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Arians announced his immediate retirement from coaching on March 30, 2022.

Bruce Arians steps aside so Todd Bowles can become Buccaneers head coach

Bruce Arians, who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, is retiring from coaching effective immediately with the intent of being replaced by defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/30/22

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/TNS)

All signs point toward Sam Darnold starting for the Panthers next season

The Panthers have tried desperately to fix their quarterback situation this offseason. They went hard after Deshaun Watson. And now, two weeks after failing to secure the … more

Jonathan M. Alexander, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 3/29/22

New NFL overtime rule: Both teams get ball in playoff games

Everybody gets a chance. The NFL on Tuesday amended overtime rules for the postseason to ensure that both teams will have an opportunity to possess the ball in the extra … more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/29/22

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones welcomes fans to training camp at River Ridge Complex on July 24, 2021, in Oxnard, Calif. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images/TNS)

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones: Cheerleader voyeurism settlement ‘was in the best interest of everyone’

Jerry Jones works feverishly to get people to pay attention to the Dallas Cowboys. He knows that cuts both ways. Nearly six weeks after a long-closeted $2.4 million … more

David Moore, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 3/28/22

In this photo from November 10, 2019, owner Art Rooney ll of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL meetings: Rooney Rule updated to include female candidates

The NFL announced changes Monday to the Rooney Rule in an effort to increase the number of minority candidates to be considered for coaching and front-office vacancies. The category ... more

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/28/22

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at AT&T Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images/TNS)

Mike McCarthy skips NFL meetings; will Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones end media silence?

Will Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones break his unusual and uncharacteristic media silence at the NFL’s annual meetings, which, began Sunday and run through Wednesday? more

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 3/27/22

In this photo from December 19, 2021, Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys looks to throw the ball during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/TNS)

Mac Engel: It's official: This is the worst Cowboys offseason of the century

Led by the Alan Greenspan of the NFL, Stephen Jones, the Dallas Cowboys have decided Dak Prescott is Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes combined. The Cowboys … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 3/26/22

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and running back Lamar Miller (26) celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Dennis Young: The Browns think you’re stupid

After giving Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam trotted out GM Andrew Berry and their shiny new QB to do an impossible job on Friday while the … more

Dennis Young, New York Daily News (TNS) | 3/25/22

DeMarcus Lawrence (90) of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images/TNS)

DeMarcus Lawrence says spending entire career with Cowboys ‘has always been a dream’

DeMarcus Lawrence is driven to finish what he started. And motivated to stay where he started. That’s why Lawrence tore up the richest contract in Cowboys history — … more

David Moore, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 3/24/22

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks up at the video board during the fourth quarter of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Chiefs won 42-34.

Panthers, Saints, Browns? What each team has to offer Deshaun Watson as a trade destination

Things are heating up in the Panthers’ pursuit of quarterback Deshaun Watson, but a familiar division rival is not making landing him any easier for Carolina. The Panthers and New Orleans … more

Ellis L. Williams, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 3/14/22

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL game between the Seahawks and the Texans on December 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Broncos

In one of the biggest — if not the biggest — trades in Seattle sports history, the Seahawks agreed Tuesday to deal quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver for a mammoth haul … more

Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/8/22

Rouse seniors Jalen Becerra (UTPB), Troy Oliver (Blinn JC), Sophia Rivas (SMU), Ben Armstrong (Texas) and E.J. Moore (Oklahoma Baptist) all signed to play at the college level last week.

Five Rouse athletes sign to continue careers at collegiate level

Troy Oliver, E.J. Moore, Jalen Becerra and Ben Armstrong all had the same thought when reminiscing about their sophomore year at Rouse. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/22

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