Texas keeps 'The Eyes of Texas' despite athlete demands

The University of Texas announced a series of steps Monday intended to make itself more welcoming to its Black students but stopped short of shelving “The Eyes of Texas” song that a number of athletes have said needs to go because it has racist undertones.

Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says

The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.

Some North Texas high schools resume summer workouts amid COVID-19 outbreak

Student-athletes across Texas were allowed to resume summer workouts on Monday, but some high schools and middle schools opted not to participate.

High school football practices resume in North Texas
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The UIL is requiring face coverings when not exercising and workouts for W.T. White were to be focused on strength and conditioning instead of competitive drills.

Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall

The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.

Texas Rangers announce fans can be represented at games with ‘DoppelRanger’ program

With the possibility that the Texas Rangers will begin their season playing in an empty ballpark to start their season, they have started a new program that allows fans to be represented at the games with 2D cardboard images.

Big Ten to play conference-only fall sports schedule in 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.

Willie Calhoun ready to go after recovering from broken jaw

As the Texas Rangers continue workouts at Globe Life Field ahead of the shortened season, one player has benefitted from the shutdown.