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To try and spurn the spread of COVID-19, all major sports league postponed or delayed their seasons, and most major college conferences canceled athletic events for the remainder of the spring season.

Area professional teams suspend or delay seasons until further notice

The sports world came to a sudden halt last week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/20

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and the G League also suspended the 2019-20 season following the Wednesday games in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Four minor leagues suspend or delay seasons in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and it might be the last game they play for a while. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/12/20

Austin Bold FC coach Marcelo Serrano during a United Soccer League game between Austin Bold FC and El Paso Locomotive FC on April 21, 2019 at Bold Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Austin Bold FC gearing up for second season

Austin Bold FC had a successful season last year, advancing to the playoffs in the club's inaugural season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/2/20

Austin FC and Yeti agree to multi-year jersey sponsorship deal

Even if a match only lasts about two hours, Austin FC fans can now get team-approved drinkware to help keep their drinks ice cold for days at a time. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/10/20

Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart during an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and Texas A&M at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019. Texas won, 60-50.

Texas' Smart, Pierce reflect on Kobe Bryant and others lost in helicopter crash

Texas head coach Shaka Smart is always trying to invoke on-court emotion and passion from his team. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/27/20

Riley Tufte (21) and the Texas Stars closed out the first half of the regular season with a split against the Chicago Wolves.

Stars, Wolves split final set before All-Star break

The Stars closed out the first half of the regular season with a split against the Chicago Wolves. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/26/20

Joel Kiviranta scored his first goal since returning to the AHL after a stint in the NHL, but Texas lost to Iowa 4-2 on Monday afternoon.

Texas has winning streak snapped in Iowa

For the first time in 2020, the Stars were on the wrong side of things. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/20/20

Defenseman Stephen Johns scored a goal and three assists in his first game in 22 months as Texas beat the Toronto Marlies 5-3 on Saturday night.

Stephen Johns shines in rehab assignment with Stars

Dallas defenseman Stephen Johns returned to the ice for the Stars this weekend for the first time in more than 20 months and shined as Texas beat the Toronto Marlies in their first meeting since the 2018 Calder Cup Finals. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/12/20

Texas forward Joel L'Esperance named to second-straight AHL All-Star team

Texas forward Joel L’Esperance has been named to the AHL All-Star team for the second straight season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/8/20

The Texas Stars lost to the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night. They face off with the Iowa Wild on New Year's Eve at 2 p.m.

Stars suffer late collapse in OT loss to San Antonio

Klim Kostin beat the Texas defense, Landon Bow and the buzzer. more

By TOM DORSA, HCN Sports Contributor | 12/28/19

Neil Graham won his first game in charge of the Texas Stars on Wednesday night, as Texas beat the Manitoba Moose 3-1 for its sixth win in the last seven games.

Neil Graham wins in AHL head coaching debut as Stars down Moose

The Neil Graham era got off to a winning start. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/11/19

Neil Graham will take over as head coach of the Texas Stars after an organization-wide coaching shakeup that saw former Texas Stars head coach Derek Laxdal be named an assistant of the NHL club.

Neil Graham named Texas Stars head coach after organization-wide shakeup

The Stars organization saw some shuffling on Tuesday due to Dallas head coach Jim Montgomery being dismissed due to inappropriate conduct. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/10/19

Stars forward Jason Robinson was named the AHL Player of the Week on Monday. The second-round pick in 2017 scored three goals and totaled five points over three games last week for Texas.

Robinson earns weekly award as Stars continue strong run

Stars forward Jason Robinson was named the AHL Player of the Week on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/9/19

Austin Spurs guard Jordan Green (30) goes up for a shot 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.

Strong fourth quarter propels Spurs over Skyforce

The Austin Spurs picked up their second straight win with a 116-107 win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/6/19

Jake Oettinger made 26 saves as the Texas Stars beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-3 on Friday night.

Third-period goal lifts Stars over Penguins

Joel Kiviranta scored twice and Jake Oettinger made 26 saves as the Stars extended their point streak to six games with a 4-3 road win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/6/19

Austin FC announces plans for training center

Austin FC announced Wednesday plans for a $45 million training center located at the Parmer Pond in North Austin. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/15/19

The Texas Stars played the San Antonio Rampage in an American Hockey League game at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas, on November 1, 2019. San Antonio won 4-2.

Texas Stars drop pair of games to San Antonio Rampage

It wasn’t a good weekend for the Stars against their AHL rivals. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/4/19

Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain during the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2019.

Valtteri Bottas wins U.S. Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton wins sixth Formula 1 World Championship

The top step at Circuit of the Americas belonged to Valtteri Bottas, but Lewis Hamilton continued his domination of Formula 1 by clinching his sixth World Championship. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/3/19

Austin Bold FC forward André Lima (99) works against El Paso Locomotive FC defender Chiró N'Toko (3) during a United Soccer League game between Austin Bold FC and El Paso Locomotive FC on April 21, 2019 at Bold Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Austin Bold fall to Phoenix Rising FC in penalties in Western Conference Quarterfinals

The Austin Bold FC season came to an end Saturday night in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs with a loss to Phoenix Rising FC. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/27/19

The Texas Stars retired longtime forward Travis Morin's No. 23 ahead of their game against the Grand Rapids Griffins last weekend.

Texas Stars retire Travis Morin's No. 23

Travis Morin didn’t expect much when he first got to Cedar Park more than 10 years ago. But all the memories he earned and records he set will never be forgotten. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 10/20/19

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