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Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) has the ball slip through his hands during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC searching for true form after draw against Colorado Rapids

Austin FC is in purgatory. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/26/23

Austin FC defender Kipp Keller (15) is called for a foul against Inter Miami forward Gonzalo Higuain (10) during a Major League Soccer match on March 6, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defensive unit rebuilding confidence after difficult start

As the saying goes, time heals all wounds. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/25/23

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) during a practice round at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on May 22, 2021.

As career winds down, Kevin Harvick continues to embrace evolution of NASCAR

Kevin Harvick paused for a moment to think about whether the process of preparing for a road race was enjoyable. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/22/23

Gannon Buhr won the first-ever Disc Golf Pro Tour Open at Austin Sunday afternoon at Harvey Penick Golf Campus.

Paige Pierce, Gannon Buhr win inaugural DPGT Open at Austin events

Austin ranked as one of the top 10 cities for disc golf in the country a few years ago. Paige Pierce and Gannon Buhr certainly agree. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/22/23

Austin FC forward Diego FagÃºndez (14) and Houston Dynamo forward Thiago Fernandez shove each other as Austin FC forward SebastiÃ¡n Driussi (7) lies on the turf in the second half of a Major League Soccer match on April 30, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Austin FC struggling to find consistent attack in opening month

The blueprint to shut down Austin FC has become frustratingly easy. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/20/23

Violette defender Wilmond Oracius (6) deflects a ball in defense to stop a scoring attempt by Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) during a CONCACAF Champions League match on March 14, 2022 in Austin. Austin won 2-0 but Violette won the round on aggregate, 3-2.

Violette CF upsets Austin FC in CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16

Austin FC got its first taste of the weirdness that is the CONCACAF Champions League. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/15/23

Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff (33) takes the ball away from CF Montréal midfielder Mathieu Choinière (29) during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin. Austin FC won, 1-0.

Owen Wolff continues to shine early on for Austin FC

It was only a matter of time before Owen Wolff broke out. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/14/23

Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen (7) of Finland on the podium after winning the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.

F1 legends Kimi Räikkönen and Jenson Button returning to the track at COTA

A pair of Formula 1 World Champions are returning to the track at Circuit of the Americas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/13/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) works to get possession of the ball during a Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on September 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won 3-0.

Austin FC suffers 'embarrassing' loss to Violette AC in Concacaf Champions League

By the time the final whistle blew on Tuesday night, all the Austin FC players could do was hang their heads. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/8/23

Officials confirmed Monday that the 2023 WGC-Dell Match Play will be the final tournament at Austin Country club, ending an eight-year run.

WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play officially ending after 2023

The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play is officially coming to an end. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/7/23

Austin FC midfielder Sebastian Driussi (10) congratulates forward Maximiliano Urruti (37) after a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal in an MLS soccer game on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin.

Maxi Urruti provides boot for Austin FC against CF Montreal

Maxi Urruti came up clutch when Austin FC needed a boost. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/5/23

Nigeria defender CHIDINMA OKEKE (14) challenges United States forward MEGAN RAPINOE (15) for possession during the first half of the USAâ??s 2-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly match on June 16, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

U.S. Women's National Team to face Ireland at Q2 Stadium

The U.S. Women’s National Team is coming back to Q2 Stadium. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/2/23

Austin FC forward Sebastian Driussi (7) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half of a Major League Soccer match on Feb. 26, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC signs midfielder Sebastian Driussi to multi-year extension

It’s impossible to write the first chapter of Austin FC’s history without Sebastian Driussi. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/14/23

Austin FC forward Maximiliano Urruti (37) sets up for a cross during an MLS match between Austin FC and Los Angeles FC in Austin on August 26, 2022. Austin FC won 4-1.

Austin FC continuing to depth with busy season less than a month away

There’s a unique feeling around Austin FC at St. David’s Performance Center: normalcy. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/8/23

Scottie Scheffler won the 2022 Dell Match Play. This year will reportedly be the final year for the tournament, which has been played at Austin Country Club since 2016.

WGC-Dell Match Play reportedly ending after 2023 tournament

This may very well be the final year for the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/23

The Texas Stars fell 6-2 to the Griffins on Friday night but managed to pick up a point in a 4-3 shootout loss on Saturday.

Texas Stars drop two game headed into All-Star break

The Texas Stars finished off the first half of the season with a pair of losses against the Grand Rapids Griffins last weekend. more

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

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones cheers as he says "hello my subjects," ahead of a news conference announcing the first-ever cryptocurrency partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and Blockchain.com on April 13, 2022, at Cowboys headquarters in the Star in Frisco, Texas. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Tim Cowlishaw: Cowboys’ staff changes make headlines, but coaching isn’t near heart of team’s mediocrity

By now you have processed the fact that Sean Payton isn’t coming through that door. Dallas nearly froze for three days in the wake of this news but the delayed realization that … more

Tim Cowlishaw, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 2/4/23

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on Nov. 1, 2022, in New York. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images/TNS)

Should Mavericks trade for Kyrie Irving? The case for, and against, a blockbuster deal.

Leave it to Kyrie Irving to spark drama less than a week before the NBA’s Feb. 9 trade deadline. Irving on Friday requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets … more

Callie Caplan, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 2/3/23

Austin FC forward SebastiÃ¡n Driussi (7) takes a shot on goal during a Major League Soccer match between Austin FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 23, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Expectations heightened for Austin FC ahead of third MLS season

Austin FC can’t hide anymore. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/3/23

C.J. Stroud (7) of the Ohio State Buckeyes rolls out of the pocket against Gereme Spraggins (21) of the Maryland Terrapins in the second quarter at SECU Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Maryland. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images/TNS)

2023 NFL mock draft: First-round projections

Over 100 underclassmen have declared for the 2023 NFL draft. The deadline passed on Monday, and will became official on Thursday, which means our draft pool is locked and loaded. As is the … more

Eddie Brown, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) | 1/27/23

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