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NFL Alumnus Jon Kitna Back Having Impact on High School Student-Athletes

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When Cowboys owner Jerry Jones brought in a new coaching staff last January, the team’s outgoing quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna did not have to travel far for his next job. Kitna, 47, was named Athletic Coordinator & Head Coach at Burleson High School located outside Ft. Worth. It’s not as unus…
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Sports Future Uncertain

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It all started innocently enough on Thursday, March 11 with an announcement that the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments would continue with a limited number of spectators in attendance. Sure, fans thought it would be a little odd to watch March Madness without the stands full of people cheering f…
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Houston Roughnecks start XFL Perfect 4-0

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The Texas XFL showdown took place in Globe Life Park as the Houston Roughnecks took on the Dallas Renegades in a game where two teams lock horns to become best in Texas. In a game full of relentless taunting by both sides, two top XFL offenses battled it out with the Roughnecks claiming victory o…
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FANTASY BASEBALL: WINNING THE NUMBERS GAME

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The 2020 MLB baseball season starts on March 26th, and the truth is we don’t know anything about where the 30 MLB teams will wind up. Many of the analysts and pundits will tell you the Dodgers are a lock to win the World Series this year, with the acquisition of Mookie Betts. If you […]
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Horns upset #22 Tech

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LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Longhorns have been on a tear giving a spark in recent weeks as the end of the regular season play nears. Shaka Smart’s young team is seeking a push for redemption and a NCAA Tournament bid. Tech has been a very stingy 13-2 at home coming into Saturday’s game against [&…
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Jones, Ramey lead Texas past No. 20 West Virginia 67-57

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas got pummeled by West Virginia earlier this season. The Longhorns were anything but the same timid bunch in the rematch. Andrew Jones scored 22 points and Courtney Ramey added 21 to lead the surging Longhorns over the 20th-ranked Mountaineers 67-57 on Monday night as Te…
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XFL Roughnecks Survive BattleHawks 28-24

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After a full-throttle week one of the XFL, fans were clamoring for more football. This week the 5-point home favorites, Houston Roughnecks who boasted the leagues number one offense took on the Saint Louis BattleHawks who had already upset the Dallas Renegades the week before. With an Over/Under …
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Lake Travis to Replace Two Draft Picks Look to Make Another Round Rock Run

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AUSTIN – In the 2019 6A semifinals against Southlake Carroll, Lake Travis was able to do what few teams did in the knockout rounds: force Southlake Carroll to work hard to win.  Future MLB draft pick Brett Baty kept the Cavaliers in the match until the 6th inning when his pitch count w…
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Here’s Your Sign.

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The night that AJ Hinch didn’t send Gerrit Cole out in game 7 of the World Series to close out the game when the Astros had the lead gave me a gut feeling a loss would be an easier pill to swallow for Hinch. Then the Nats pulled off the comeback and went on to […]
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The Baseball Recruiting Game

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With the cost of college only going up and the value of a sports scholarship becoming ever increasingly more valued and important for some, I’ve noticed many obvious trends over the past 25 years.  Ill start by pointing out the largest “excuses or misconceptions” voiced by high school ball p…
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NFL NEWS

Every NFL team’s highest-graded pending free agent from 2024
– Bradley Locker

From superstars set to break the bank to sneakily good talents, here is every squad’s highest-graded player on an expiring deal from this past season. […]

Early 2025 breakout candidates for every NFL team
– Bradley Locker

From players returning from injury to rookies who showed flashes in a short span, let’s take an early stab at a player to watch on every team entering 2025. […]

Ranking all 32 NFL teams by offseason assets: Patriots and Raiders lead the way
– Timo Riske

With the right mix of draft capital and cap space, franchises can reshape their rosters to eliminate weaknesses and enhance overall performance. In this piece, we evaluate teams based on […]

2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked by cap space
– Mark Chichester

Here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space as we approach the divisional round of the playoffs. […]

NFL Head Coach Carousel: Best fits for every vacancy, top landing spots and more
– Dalton Wasserman

We examine the NFL's head-coaching openings, including the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. […]

Longhorns Sports

New Texas Longhorns mobile app is now LIVE
Chris Del Conte and Texas Athletics Named Austinite of the…

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Chamber has named Chris Del Conte and Texas Athletics as the 2024 Austinite of […]

Statement Regarding Fan Behavior at Last Night's Texas-Georgia Football Game

A message from UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, UT President Jay Hartzell and Vice President […]

ESPN NEWS

Baseball Hall of Fame voting winners and losers: Three stars…
– Jorge Castillo and Bradford Doolittle and Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers

The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2025 vote that made […]

Three reasons Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner are Hall of Famers
– David Schoenfield

Three new players are headed to Cooperstown. Here's why the trio will be welcomed to the Hall. […]

Hurley after berating ref: Show other coaches

UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on […]

Sources: Pats, McDaniels reunite; DC also hired
– Mike Reiss

The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator for a third time, sources confirmed […]

Dallas Cowboys News

Every NFL team’s highest-graded pending free agent from 2024
– Bradley Locker

From superstars set to break the bank to sneakily good talents, here is every squad’s highest-graded player on […]

Early 2025 breakout candidates for every NFL team
– Bradley Locker

From players returning from injury to rookies who showed flashes in a short span, let’s take an early […]

Ranking all 32 NFL teams by offseason assets: Patriots and…
– Timo Riske

With the right mix of draft capital and cap space, franchises can reshape their rosters to eliminate weaknesses […]

2025 NFL Salary Cap Tracker: All 32 NFL teams ranked…
– Mark Chichester

Here’s how all 32 NFL teams currently stand in terms of cap space as we approach the divisional […]

The Texas Sports Monthly PODCAST

2019 Season – Week 12

Area Round of the 2019 Central Texas High School Playoffs as the tournaments continue. Lake Travis has a […]

2019 Season – Week 11

Steve and Russell breakdown the 2019 High School Playoffs in Central Texas on 104.9 Horn FM. Bi-District week […]

2019 Season – Week 10

Russell & Steve cover week 11 on our 10th show as teams get near the playoffs and districts […]

2019 Season – Week 9

Week 9 of The Friday Night Countdown on 104.9 Horn FM is your Pre-Game for Central Texas High […]

FRIDAY NIGHT COUNTDOWN: ARCHIVES

2019 Season – Week 12
– Texas Sports Monthly

Area Round of the 2019 Central Texas High School Playoffs as the tournaments continue. Lake Travis has a […]

2019 Season – Week 11
– Texas Sports Monthly

Steve and Russell breakdown the 2019 High School Playoffs in Central Texas on 104.9 Horn FM. Bi-District week […]

2019 Season – Week 10
– Texas Sports Monthly

Russell & Steve cover week 11 on our 10th show as teams get near the playoffs and districts […]

Texas Sports

New Texas Longhorns mobile app is now LIVE
Chris Del Conte and Texas Athletics Named Austinite of the Year by Austin Chamber

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Chamber has named Chris Del Conte and Texas Athletics as the 2024 Austinite of the Year. This award represents the highest honor the Chamber offers on […]