“I still think the new guys still are (adjusting),” Sampson said. It’s a process for all the new guys, it takes some longer than others, but they all have a good attitude and are working hard. We’ve been doing things to get ready for the start of practice but things will get accelerated starting today.” more

"Every aspect of our department and our programs and the opportunity it provides the institution to be able to grow. For me it’s incredibly personal. We’ve gone through a nomadic life for a bit and to have this chance and this opportunity presented to us today, I haven’t found a single word to describe it other than it’s just truly meaningful.” more

“We didn’t do a very good job in the second half from an offensive perspective,” Houston coach Dana Holgorsen said. “That’s one of the worst halves I’ve ever been a part of. I admit that, I own that and we’ll work hard on trying to fix that.” more

Houston will open the season on Saturday against Texas Tech and it seems like this might be the year that Dana Hongerson can field a strong team, but there are still question marks. Here are five things to look for during the game. more

Senior kicker Seth Small is one of four players from Katy-area high schools who expect to make their mark on this year’s Texas A&M football season. Last year, Small, a Katy High … more

Texas A&M senior kicker Seth Small tells a story that might serve as a metaphor for the Aggies and their prospects for the 2021 season. Small played his high school ball at Katy. Near the Katy … more

“It’s indescribable, I woke up with a big smile on my face just knowing that I’m going to be playing at the most famous arena in the world every night, 41 games out of the season,” Grimes said in a video posted to the Knicks twitter account on Friday. “I’m really lost for words.” more

“That’s exactly why I wanted to go to Tech, that’s exactly what I want,” Brome said. “They compete everyday and that’s the type of environment I want to be in. I wouldn’t be going there if I didn’t want to play at the next level.” more

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 universities in the state has mobilized. more

Alison Gibson and Jordan Windle are resiliently optimistic. That attitude has helped the pair of Longhorns stay even-keeled when the college and international competitions got tough. But it … more

University of Texas Baseball isn’t dead yet. Freshman reliever Tanner Witt tossed 5.2 scoreless innings as the No. 2 Longhorns outlasted No. 3 Tennessee 8-4 Tuesday … more

Texas pitcher Jared Southard has had a lot to root for this postseason.  His high school alma mater Rouse made it to the state tournament for the first time in school history, while … more

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

Jaylen Phillips knew Sam Houston State was in for a special season. Though just a freshman, Phillips understood what a strong team culture looks like. more

Paddy Fisher is generally a positive, upbeat person. He is a magnetic presence with an endearing personality and infectious smile. But the 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker is going through the most … more

Paddy Fisher remembers it fondly. more

No. 1-seed Stephen F. Austin got a scare from No. 3 Sam Houston State in their Southland Conference Tournament women’s basketball championship game Sunday afternoon, but the Ladyjacks dominated defensively late to pull away for a 56-45 win in a classic “Battle of the Piney Woods” at the Merrell Center and earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. more

Abilene Christian entered the Southland Conference men’s basketball tournament championship game Saturday ranked eighth in the NCAA in scoring defense. Then the Wildcats went out and showed why. more

The goals are the 2024 Olympics and NFL Draft. That’s always been the M.O. for Bryce Foster, a two-sport star athlete with an impossibly bright future. more

With 14 starters returning from a Taylor Mustang team that went to the state semifinal last year, the expectation for 2020 is at least a repeat of that run according to head coach Chad Simmons, but … more