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What’s next? TCU, rest of Big 12 now enter dreaded realignment waiting game.

The SEC unanimously voted Thursday to grant membership to Texas and Oklahoma to form the country’s first “superconference.” What's unclear is when UT and OU officially join the league. more

Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 7/30/21

Davion Mitchell on the red carpet during the NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in New York. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images/TNS)

Kings select Baylor point guard Davion Mitchell with No. 9 pick in NBA draft

The Kings selected Baylor guard Davion Mitchell with the No. 9 pick in the NBA draft Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Kings passed on Arkansas guard Moses … more

Jason Anderson, The Sacramento Bee (TNS) | 7/29/21

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks during Big 12 media days at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 15, 2019. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

‘There is nothing to cease and desist’: ESPN responds to damning Big 12 accusations

One day after Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby sent a cease-and-desist letter to ESPN that accused it of conspiring with other conferences to break up his league, the network has … more

Kellis Robinett, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) | 7/29/21

In this file photo, Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the SEC, addresses the media following the announcement of the cancellation of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. Sankey said nearly half of SEC football teams have reached at least an 80% vaccination threshold. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images/TNS)

While Texas-Oklahoma move to SEC is likely a done deal, scope of potential implications remains uncertain

The goal line is about a foot away for Texas and Oklahoma. And there’s no chance of a fumble now en route to the Southeastern Conference. Hitchcock movies weren’t … more

Chuck Carlton, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 7/29/21

Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says ESPN trying to break up Big 12

Bob Bowlsby has a message for ESPN: Stop trying to break up the Big 12 Conference. Bowlsby, the league's commissioner, sent a cease-and-desist letter to the TV network on … more

Kellis Robinett, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) | 7/28/21

Stay or go? What are options for Big 12’s leftover teams once OU, Texas leave for SEC.

The biggest question currently looming over the remaining members of the beleaguered Big 12 Conference boils down to a single word — unity. Will they work together to … more

Kellis Robinett, The Wichita Eagle (TNS) | 7/28/21

Rumors surfaced last week that the University of Texas Austin and the University of Oklahoma would leave the Big 12 and join the Southeastern Conference, which would then include 16 schools.

After UT-Austin signals a Big 12 exit, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick moves to create a Senate panel focused on college sports’ future

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants a new Texas Senate select committee to study the athletic and economic impacts other colleges in the state will face from the University of Texas at Austin’s … more

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Texas Tribune | 7/26/21

If the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma were to leave the Big 12, it would have drastic effects on the remaining Texas schools that are part of the conference, such as TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech.

Texas lawmakers file bill to block UT-Austin from leaving Big 12 for SEC

A group of Texas lawmakers filed legislation Friday that would prohibit Texas public colleges and universities from switching their affiliations with collegiate athletic conferences without … more

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Texas Tribune | 7/24/21

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram runs the ball against Louisiana Tech at a game in Austin.

Lawmakers concerned about UT leaving Big 12 conference make their case to Gov. Greg Abbott's office

As the college athletics world roils over the possibility of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 conference, a group of Texas legislators with ties to other … more

By Patrick Svitek and Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune | 7/22/21

Former Texas diver Alison Gibson and will compete in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

Gibson, Windle ready to represent Longhorns at Tokyo Olympics

Alison Gibson and Jordan Windle are resiliently optimistic. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/14/21

Texas pitcher Ty Madden drafted by Detroit Tigers with 32nd pick

Texas pitcher Ty Madden was drafted 32nd overall by the Detroit Tigers in the first round MLB Draft on Sunday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/11/21

Cole Quintanilla threw 49 pitches in 3.1 innings, both season highs, in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Mississippi State in the College World Series.

Cedar Park alum Cole Quintanilla, Texas eliminated in College World Series

Everybody got to watch Cole Quintanilla grow up on the mound in Omaha on Saturday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/27/21

Jared Southard, right, has made 15 appearances in his Texas career and pitched 12.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with 22 strikeouts.

From Rouse to Texas, Jared Southard continues to grow

Texas pitcher Jared Southard has had a lot to root for this postseason. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/24/21

Mitchell Daly and Texas beat Tennessee 8-4 on Tuesday afternoon to stay alive at the College World Series in Omaha. The Longhorns will face off against Virginia in an elimination game on Thursday.

No. 2 Texas stays alive with CWS win over No. 3 Tennessee

Texas Baseball isn’t dead yet. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/21

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kellen Mond (11) calls out protections during an NCAA football game between Texas A&M and ULM on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 in College Station, Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill allowing college athletes to profit off their own name and likeness

College athletes in Texas will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses that want to use their name, image or likeness under a new law Gov. Greg Abbott signed Monday … more

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune | 6/15/21

West Virginia vs Texas compete during the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 28, 2021. (Scott D. Weaver/Big 12 Conference)

No. 2 Texas sweeps South Florida, advances to College World Series

Texas baseball has made the NCAA Tournament look easy so far. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/13/21

Eric Kennedy blasted a walk-off double off the wall in center field in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Texas a 4-3 win over South Florida in Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional at Disch-Falk Field on Saturday night.

Eric Kennedy smacks walk-off hit as Texas downs South Florida in Game 1 of Super Regional

Texas outfielder Eric Kennedy walked to the plate in the bottom of the ninth full of confidence. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/12/21

Tristen Stevens picked up the win for Texas in the first game of the Austin Regional on Friday, and the Longhorns won the next two to advance to the Super Regional next week.

No. 2 Texas dominates Austin Regional, moves on to Super Regional

The Austin Regional couldn’t have gone much better for Texas Baseball. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/7/21

Former Loyola assistant men's basketball coach Drew Valentine, who will succeed Porter Moser, appears at his introductory press conference on April 6, 2021. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Black college basketball coaches encouraged by significant uptick in hires — including 51% of offseason vacancies

When DePaul coach Tony Stubblefield was growing up in Iowa, he attended a basketball camp hosted by George Raveling and instantly was wowed by the then-Hawkeyes coach. The … more

Shannon Ryan, Chicago Tribune (TNS) | 6/6/21

Texas down Arizona State 10-3 Saturday night at Disch-Falk Field to move within one game of the NCAA Super Regionals. The Longhorns will face either the Sun Devils or Fairfield Sunday night.

No. 2 Texas surges past Arizona State and into regional final

Much of the Texas baseball roster hasn’t played in the postseason before, and they’re coming off a wildly successful season that saw the Longhorns win a share of the Big 12 regular-season title. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/21

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