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March Madness: Where Cinderella Stories Shine Brightest

Kylie Rodriguez April 10, 2024

March Madness isn't just about basketball — it's about magic. Every year, as the NCAA tournament rolls around, fans across the nation eagerly anticipate the possibility of witnessing history. And what...

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UT Hockey Team Celebrates Record-Breaking Season and Looks to the Future

Melanie Faz April 9, 2024

Ice hockey isn’t what usually comes to mind when people think of Texas. But recently the sport has spiked in popularity and eyes are on the Longhorns hockey team after a historical season.  UT’s...

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Sports 101: Basketball & Golf

Kylie Rodriguez March 25, 2024

Hey, folks! It's your girl Kylie, the sports enthusiast from Burnt X Orange, and I've got some exciting news! We've just launched a fresh sports series that's all about making sports more entertaining...

Game Changers: Women Shattering Sports Barriers

Game Changers: Women Shattering Sports Barriers

Kylie Rodriguez October 27, 2023

In sports, women are proving themselves more than ever before. Traditionally, men have dominated this domain, but the narrative is swiftly evolving. Simone Biles, who is no stranger to winning and...

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14 of Bevo XIV’s Best Moments

October 20, 2015

While this is a time to mourn the loss of a legendary creature, it is also a time to celebrate his life. Presenting, an extensive, loving tribute to Bevo XIV.

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MLB Playoff System Still in Need of Reform

October 7, 2015

Since the installation of Major League Baseball’s new playoff season in 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates have never won less than 88 games in a season.

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Texas Offense Finds Spark Under Young Leadership

September 28, 2015

When Texas Longhorns football head coach Charlie Strong stepped to the podium for his weekly Monday press conference three weeks ago, he was faced with questions regarding his stagnant offense. 

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The Cowboys’ and Texans’ Offseason Recap

May 4, 2015

Since Austin has no National Football Team of its own, many Austinites look to either the Dallas Cowboys or the Houston Texans as their favorite team. Both of these teams have made major changes over the course of the offseason as they acquired and lost a number of players.

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ORANGE Roundtable: Who will be the NBA’s 2015 MVP?

April 30, 2015

It’s that time of year in the NBA. Playoffs are starting. As exciting as that is, the basketball world is still waiting to see who will be this year's MVP. See who ORANGE Sports staffers think deserve coveted trophy.  

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A Guide to Choosing the Right EPL Team

April 15, 2015

Picking a sports team is difficult. You want a team you love that represents your identity, but one that withstands the future. While English Premier League intimidates outsiders, it shouldn’t. You only need a few snippets of knowledge to pick the right soccer team and become a full-time fan.

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A Thank You Letter to Jonathan Holmes

April 14, 2015

A lot of eyes have been on the Texas Men’s Basketball program since Butler eliminated the team in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19. In the week following the end of a disappointing season, head coach Rick Barnes and his staff left the program, and Myles Turner, Big 12 freshman of the year, declared for the NBA Draft. Since these events, the focus has shifted onto the hiring of new head coach Shaka Smart. But not enough attention is being paid to another change in the Texas basketball program: the departure of senior Jonathan Holmes.

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SXSWSports Recap: Most Memorable Messages from Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith’s Panel

April 1, 2015

“The Evolution of Audio in the 21st Century” was an all-star panel at SXSWSports. It included a couple of sports hosts and broadcasters that I’ve grown up watching and listening to: Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith.