Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:41:44 GMT
Texas State Alum Paul Goldschmidt, who now plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hit his 16th home run Monday night in a game against the Texas Rangers. "Man, I couldn't be any more proud of a young man,
Texas State Alum Paul Goldschmidt, who now plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hit his 16th home run Monday night in a game against the Texas Rangers. "Man, I couldn't be any more proud of a young man,
Saturday, June 15 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-15 22:51:24 GMT
For the 16th year in a row, rugby squads from as far away as New York came to Austin for Bloodfest.
For the 16th year in a row, rugby squads from as far away as New York came to Austin for Bloodfest. John Hygh and photojournalist Clif Thornton have the sites and sounds of the event that benefits a good
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:01:44 GMT
The Harlem Globetrotters are in Central Texas this week, teaching kids some skills. They are working with 24-hour Fitness to host 18 summer skills clinics in the Austin area. FOX 7 photojournalist Daniel
The Harlem Globetrotters are in Central Texas this week, teaching kids some skills. They are working with 24-hour Fitness to host 18 summer skills clinics in the Austin area. FOX 7 photojournalist Daniel
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:01:00 GMT
FOX 7's John Hygh caught up with former Longhorn now San Antonio Spurs guard Cory Joseph as he prepares for game four of the NBA Finals. Joseph talks about if his role changes after the injury suffered
FOX 7's John Hygh caught up with former Longhorn now San Antonio Spurs guard Cory Joseph as he prepares for game four of the NBA Finals. Joseph talks about if his role changes after the injury suffered
Saturday, June 8 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-06-09 01:08:29 GMT
Texas juniors Erich Weiss and Mark Payton had their names called on the final day of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.
Texas juniors Erich Weiss and Mark Payton had their names called on the final day of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. John Hygh has the details on them and other area players who were selected Saturday.
One by one, Tony Parker was confronted by Miami's Big Three, surrounded even as the shot clock ticked toward zero and his San Antonio Spurs clung to a two-point lead.
One by one, Tony Parker was confronted by Miami's Big Three, surrounded even as the shot clock ticked toward zero and his San Antonio Spurs clung to a two-point lead.
A person familiar with the case tells The Associated Press that the founder of a Miami anti-aging clinic has agreed to talk to Major League Baseball about players linked to performance-enhancing drugs.
One by one, for three weeks already, players accompanied by their lawyers have been summoned to interviews as part of baseball's latest investigation into performance-enhancing drugs - and the process is a long way from...
Monday, June 3 2013 3:09 AM EDT2013-06-03 07:09:05 GMT
After eliminating Florida Sunday afternoon, Texas saw its season come to an end Sunday night in a loss to Tennessee at the Women's College World Series.
The Texas softball team advanced to the final four of the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2005 with a Sunday afternoon win over Florida, but its stay was short-lived, as the Longhorns
Monday, June 3 2013 2:50 AM EDT2013-06-03 06:50:24 GMT
Former Texas and current Austin Toros player Lexi Wangmene has a passion for reading. It's a passion he soon hopes to share with his home country of Cameroon.
Former Texas men's basketball player and current Austin Toro Lexi Wangmene has a passion for reading. It's a passion he soon hopes to share with his home country of Cameroon. Dennis de la Pena visited
Sunday, June 2 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-06-02 20:51:30 GMT
Former Texas State quarterback Barrick Nealy, who lead the Bobcats to college football's Division I-AA national semi-finals in 2005, talked to John Hygh about a new non-profit he has founded.
Former Texas State quarterback Barrick Nealy, who lead the Bobcats to college football's Division I-AA national semi-finals in 2005, talked to John Hygh about a new non-profit he has founded.
Sunday, June 2 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-06-02 05:00:59 GMT
For the first time in school history, the Hays Rebels have a state championship in a team sport. This after the Lady Rebels softball team captured the Class 4A title Saturday.
For the first time in school history, the Hays Rebels have a state championship in a team sport. This after the Lady Rebels softball team captured the Class 4A title Saturday at McCombs Field in Austin
Friday, May 31 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-31 22:57:22 GMT
Town & Country Optimist Complex is a Field of Dreams. There are 36 fields covering the sprawling 96 acre complex in northwest Austin. "We have great volunteers and great sports associations that run our
Town & Country Optimist Complex is a Field of Dreams. There are 36 fields covering the sprawling 96 acre complex in northwest Austin. "We have great volunteers and great sports associations that run our
Tony Parker scored 37 points in his best game this postseason, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to their first NBA Final since 2007 when they won their last championship by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 93-86 on...
Tony Parker scored 37 points in his best game this postseason, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to their first NBA Final since 2007 when they won their last championship by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 93-86 on Monday...
Sunday, May 26 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-27 02:42:10 GMT
The 4th-seeded Longhorns punched their ticket to Oklahoma City by finishing a two-game sweep of the Austin Super Regional with a 4-0 win over Florida State Sunday at McCombs Field.
For the first time since 2006, Texas softball is back in the Women's College World Series. The 4th-seeded Longhorns punched their ticket to Oklahoma City by finishing a two-game sweep of the Austin Super
Sunday, May 26 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-26 19:02:38 GMT
Hays gets a 7th inning RBI single to knock off Leander and earn a trip to state.
After two days of bus rides trying to dodge raindrops and soggy fields, it's only fitting that Leander and Hays would go the full seven innings to determine who would punch a ticket to next week's Class
Friday, May 24 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:56:24 GMT
The St. Edward's baseball team is in uncharted waters. The Hilltoppers have advanced to the Division II College World Series for the first time ever in school history. "I'm getting a little jittery
The St. Edward's baseball team is in uncharted waters. The Hilltoppers have advanced to the Division II College World Series for the first time ever in school history. "I'm getting a little jittery
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:31:44 GMT
The good times continued for Texas softball Sunday as the Longhorns finished a clean sweep of the NCAA Tournament's Austin Regional with a 6-0 win over South Carolina at McCombs Field.
The good times continued for Texas softball Sunday as the Longhorns finished a clean sweep of the NCAA Tournament's Austin Regional with a 6-0 win over South Carolina at McCombs Field.It is the first time
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:01:32 GMT
With no trip to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row, or even a trip to next week's Big 12 Tournament, the last-place Longhorns made the most of their last game of the season, beating TCU 3-0.
Not since 1998 has a Texas baseball season ended so early. With no trip to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row, or even a trip to next week's Big 12 Tournament, the last-place Longhorns made
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:40:16 GMT
Two games in the NCAA Austin Regional, two dominant performances, and Saturday's 11-2 run-rule win over South Carolina has the Longhorns just one win away from advancing to next weekend's NCAA Super Regional round.
For a group that has seen close-to-nothing go right during recent post-seasons, the Texas softball team can seemingly do no wrong this time around. Two games in the NCAA Austin Regional, two dominant performances,
Friday, May 17 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:04:35 GMT
Round Rock Express Founder and CEO Reid Ryan was named President of business operations for the Houston Astros Friday. Reid Ryan is credited with the vision that resulted in the return of affiliated professional
Round Rock Express Founder and CEO Reid Ryan was named President of business operations for the Houston Astros Friday. Reid Ryan is credited with the vision that resulted in the return of affiliated professional
Monday, May 13 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-13 04:11:30 GMT
John Hygh has the story of a legally blind 15-year old pole vaulter who inspired the crowd at Saturday's final day of the UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin.
John Hygh has the story of a legally blind 15-year old pole vaulter who inspired the crowd at Saturday's final day of the UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin.
Sunday, May 12 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-12 17:15:41 GMT
UT Pitchers Parker French, Travis Duke, and Corey Knebel combined to throw Texas' first no hitter since 2009 in a 7-inning 4-0 win over Texas Southern in the first game of a doubleheader at Disch-Falk Field.
UT Pitchers Parker French, Travis Duke, and Corey Knebel combined to throw Texas' first no hitter since 2009 in a 7-inning 4-0 win over Texas Southern in the first game of a doubleheader at Disch-Falk
The Texas House has approved a public school pilot program allowing parents to purchase supplemental concussion insurance for boys who play football and girls who play soccer.
The Texas House has approved a public school pilot program allowing parents to purchase supplemental concussion insurance for boys who play football and girls who play soccer.
Saturday, May 4 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-05 03:15:54 GMT
The Cedar Ridge Raiders scored five times in the 4th inning on their way to a 9-4 win over Westlake in Game 3 of their Class 5A first round playoff series.
The Cedar Ridge Raiders scored five times in the 4th inning on their way to a 9-4 win over Westlake in Game 3 of their Class 5A first round playoff series. Dennis de la Pena has the highlights.
Friday, May 3 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-04 01:15:31 GMT
Baseball legend Ted Williams once said "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." Given that time-tested baseball logic,
Baseball legend Ted Williams once said "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." Given that time-tested baseball logic,
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:00:05 GMT
When the Texas High School State Track and Field Meet comes to UT next weekend, a regional champion relay team won't be making the trip to Austin. The Columbus High School 400-meter relay team won by a
When the Texas High School State Track and Field Meet comes to UT next weekend, a regional champion relay team won't be making the trip to Austin. The Columbus High School 400-meter relay team won by a
