Tag: Texas
Mahomes becomes direct investor in Whataburger local expansion
It has long been known that native Texan Patrick Mahomes, in the midst of becoming a legendary quarterback with the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs, has never waned from […]
Continue ReadingTexas AD replaced by K-State’s Taylor on CFP committee
The College Football Playoff selection committee has replaced University of Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte with Kansas State’s AD Gene Taylor. The announcement came five days after Texas joined […]
Continue ReadingBig 12 accuses ESPN of destabilizing efforts as Texas and OU edge toward SEC
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is accusing ESPN of attempting to destabilize the conference by encouraging other conferences to woo members to leave, as Texas and Oklahoma attempt to move […]
Continue ReadingKyle Busch wins rain-delayed NASCAR playoff race in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kyle Busch won for the first time this season to extend a 16-season streak while his penalized teammate missed a chance to secure a spot […]
Continue ReadingMaui Invitational moving to North Carolina during pandemic
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Maui Invitational is moving to the mainland during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the premier preseason tournaments on the college basketball schedule, the Maui Invitational […]
Continue ReadingTexas delays some high school football; Florida pushes ahead
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will play high school football this fall, but some of it will be delayed, attendance will be limited and masks will be required as the […]
Continue ReadingDillon leads 1-2 RCR finish in Cup race before fans at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Austin Dillon stayed in front after a restart with two laps to go and beat rookie teammate Tyler Reddick to the checkered flag at Texas, […]
Continue ReadingTexas, Florida eager for NASCAR to rev engines again
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The race is on among states willing to be the first to host NASCAR races without fans. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted Monday that NASCAR […]
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