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Texas outside hitter LOGAN EGGLESTON (33) waits for a serve during an NCAA volleyball match on September 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Texas Volleyball’s Eggleston named as Big 12’s NCAA Woman of the Year nominee

The Big 12 Conference has nominated Texas Volleyball’s Logan Eggleston for the prestigious 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the league office announced Tuesday. The NCAA Woman of the Year … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/3/23

Texas Longhorns sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers was named to the 2023 Maxwell Award watch list ahead of the upcoming season. Ewers and junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy were both nominated for the annual award, given to the College Player of the Year each year since 1937.

Texas Longhorns Worthy, Ewers named to Maxwell Award watch list

Texas junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy and sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers were named to the 2023 watch list for the Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Club announced on Monday. The Maxwell Award has … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/2/23

Austin FC forward Gyazi Zardes was injured in last Friday's Leagues Cup match against Mazatlan FC, adding to a growing list of injured players for the Verde & Black ahead of a second Leagues Cup match on Saturday against FC Juarez.

Austin FC falls to Mazatlan, faces Juarez Saturday

Austin FC's struggles with non-MLS tournament matchups continued with a 3-1 loss last Friday to Mazatlan FC in the opening round of the Leagues Cup. “We did not execute well enough. We … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/25/23

Round Rock Express pitcher Cole Winn earned his second Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week nod this season after last week's performance against the Reno Aces.

Express pitcher Cole Winn Named PCL Pitcher of the Week

Round Rock Express right hand pitcher Cole Winn was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for July 17-23. It’s the second time this season that Winn has earned Pitcher of the Week. … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/24/23

United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski talks to his team during a group match against Vietnam in the World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

U.S. flaws were exposed during its World Cup opener, but the team isn't worried

When Vlatko Andonovski left Eden Park stadium after his team's first World Cup game Saturday, he was seated in the left front seat of a red U.S. Soccer minivan. In the States, that … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 9th green during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023, in North Berwick, Scotland. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images/TNS)

Rory McIlroy hates LIV so much that he'd 'retire' if it was last place to golf on Earth

Rory McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, the Saudi Arabia-backed tour that launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour's supremacy in professional golf. And after the … more

By Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/13/23

The United States' Crystal Dunn (19) hoists the trophy with her teammates after defeating Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup final at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images/TNS)

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/16/23

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (2nd L) is presented by (from R) owners of Inter Miami CF David Beckham, Jose R. Mas and Jorge Mas as the newest player for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 16, 2023. (Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to … more

By Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald (TNS) | 7/16/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) lines up a shot on goal during in Saturday's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City. Finlay scored a 19th minute goal and was named to the Team of the Matchday for his performance.

Verde & Black wins in return to Q2 ahead of Leagues Cup matches

A pair of goals just two minutes apart in the first half were enough to lift Austin FC to a victory at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night, after a grueling road trip that saw the Verde & Black take two … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/17/23

The Texas Longhorns conduct a practice at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium with the Austin skyline in the background, October 27, 2022.

Longhorn sports moves from The Horn to iHeartMedia and KVET for upcoming broadcast season

Ending more than a week of speculation after local radio station The Horn made a series of social media posts related to layoffs and the upcoming Texas Longhorns sports broadcasts, the University of … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/16/23

Round Rock claims sweep of Tacoma with Sunday’s series finale

The Round Rock Express completed a three-game sweep over the Tacoma Rainiers with a 5-1 win in the series finale on Sunday at Cheney Stadium. Sunday's win lifts Round Rock to a 55-34 record on … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/18/23

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) leaps to grab the ball after a corner kick during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin.

Driussi pushes Austin to 4th straight win

Sebastian Driussi scored twice as Austin FC extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 4-1 road win over Minnesota United FC on Saturday. Diego Fagundez and Emiliano Rigoni each added a goal … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Texas infielder Dylan Campbell (8) at bat during an NCAA playoff baseball game against Louisiana Tech on June 4, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Longhorns Campbell and Gordon selected on day two of the MLB Draft

Texas Baseball had two players selected on day two of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, with outfielder Dylan Campbell picked in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and LHP … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/11/23

Texas outside hitter MADISEN SKINNER (6) celebrates a point during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament regional final between Texas and Ohio State on Dec. 10, 2022, in Austin. Texas won, 3-1, advancing to the Final Four.

Skinner named Preseason Big 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

Texas volleyball's Madisen Skinner has been selected as the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year and Ella Swindle was selected the Co-Preseason Freshmen of the Year, the league office announced … more

7/10/23

Former Texas Longhorns midfielder Julia Grosso (7) moves the ball during an NCAA women's soccer match between Texas and Texas Tech at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2019.

Texas-ex Grosso selected to Canada’s FIFA Women’s World Cup National Team

Former Big 12 Conference Co-Freshman of the Year and United Soccer Coaches All-American Julia Grosso has been selected to the Canadian Women’s National Team (CANWNT) roster for the upcoming … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/10/23

Austin FC defender Nick Lima (24) scored the Verde & Black's lone goal in a 1-1 draw at Inter Miami on Saturday.

Austin FC nets draw at Inter Miami

Nick Lima’s 51st-minute equalizer helped Austin FC earn a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday night. The result keeps Austin FC unbeaten for a third consecutive … more

Contributed Report | 7/5/23

Austin Spurs name Will Voigt head coach

The Austin Spurs announced Will Voigt as the team's new head coach, making him the ninth head coach in franchise history. In addition, Willis Hall and Pierre Parker were named assistant coaches, … more

Staff Reports | 7/3/23

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) gestures in celebration after scoring a goal in the first half of a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC's Gallagher selected to MLS All-Star Team

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher earned his first career All-Star selection as one of 12 players to be voted to the roster by a combination of fans, media and MLS players. Gallagher is the … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/4/23

BREAKING: Rick Beverlin, Leander city manager, resigns

Leander City Manager Rick Beverlin resigned from the City of Leander on Tuesday, Aug. 23, after accepting an offer to serve as city manager for the City of Nacogdoches. Beverlin has been … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/23/23

One person injured in Cedar Park after isolated shooting incident

An unidentified individual was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, Aug. 22, with gunshot wounds after an isolated shooting incident in Cedar Park. Cedar Park Police officers were called around 4:12 … more

By Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 8/26/23

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