'We're done': A&M's Fisher fires back at 'narcissist' Saban
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” Thursday after the Alabama coach made “despicable” comments about the Aggies using name, image and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes. Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players. “I know the consequence is going to be difficult for the people who are spending tons of money to get players,” Saban said while speaking at an event in Birmingham, Alabama, to promote the World Games being held there in July.
news.yahoo.comTXST falls to Texas A&M in 8-4 road loss
Texas State fell to Texas A&M on the road on Tuesday, suffering an 8-4 loss in College Station.The Bobcats didn’t struggle to keep up with the Aggies (17-11, 4-5 SEC) at the plate, swinging for eight [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comUTRGV baseball wins WAC opening series against Abilene Christian
EDINBURG — UTRGV surrendered two runs during the top of the first inning of its Western Athletic Conference opening series finale against Abilene Christian on Sunday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. They’re never going to let some separation come between the runs — they score, we score,” UTRGV head coach Derek Matlock said. It was Sturges’ two-run shot to left field during the bottom of the first that knotted the game at 2-2. “… What a good job of coming back from a loss and winning the series against the preseason pick to win it. UTRGV faces Abilene Christian again April 22-24 in Abilene to wrap up their home-and-home series.
myrgv.comTexas A&M-CC beats SE Louisiana 73-65, wins Southland title
Terrion Murdix and Jalen Jackson each had 13 points and five assists, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years with a 73-65 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in the Southland Conference tournament championship.
Who are the players and coaches with Houston or Texas ties in this year’s Super Bowl? Here’s a comprehensive look
The Houston Texans may not have made the Super Bowl this year, but that didn't stop plenty of players with Houston and Texan ties form participating in this year's Super Bowl, whether it be as players or coaches.
McAllen’s Casas wins gold at World Championships in Abu Dhabi
Former McAllen High and Texas A&M standout swimmer Shaine Casas won his first international gold medal Friday during the second evening of the Short Course World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Casas is swimming for Team USA and his 100-meter backstroke championship came one day after winning a bronze medal as part of Team USA’s 400 free relay on Thursday.
myrgv.comTexas A&M student who died after Astroworld is remembered for her generosity, her family says – Houston Public Media
The 22-year-old Texas A&M student was declared dead at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday night after being on a ventilator with no sign of brain activity for days following the festival.
houstonpublicmedia.orgVaqueros open regular season with blowout win
EDINBURG — The UTRGV Vaqueros kicked off the Matt Figger era in convincing fashion, rolling past the Texas A&M-International Dustdevils 74-59 during their regular-season opener Tuesday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The victory marked the first regular season win for Figger, who was named the Vaqueros’ head coach March 29, assuming the position after former head coach Lew Hill died Feb. 7. Forward LaQuan Butler led the Vaqueros in scoring, dropping a game-high 19 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Butler and Johnson sparked the Vaqueros’ run, scoring five and four points during that span, respectively. The Vaqueros (1-0, 0-0) return to action at 8 p.m. Friday, taking on the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona.
myrgv.comMeteorologist goes viral after live reaction to Texas A&M upset over Alabama
A meteorologist who works at WQAD in Moline, Ill. went viral over the weekend after getting excited about Texas A&M’s […] The post Meteorologist goes viral after live reaction to Texas A&M upset over Alabama appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comBobcats shut out Islanders in final non-conference match, 4-0
Texas State dominated in its final non-conference match of the season, shutting out Texas A&M Corpus-Christi inside Bobcat Soccer Complex on Sunday, 4-0.“Corpus came at us a little bit and our defense[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comQB King out for No. 7 A&M after surgery to repair broken leg
Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair his broken right leg, suffered early in the seventh-ranked Aggies' 10-7 win at Colorado over the weekend. Coach Jimbo Fisher said Monday that King’s surgery to repair a broken tibia went well but that there is no timeline for his return. “When you’re healed, you’re healed," Fisher said.
news.yahoo.comO'Neal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent State
After slogging through an uninspired first half, Texas A&M needed a spark to get going. The Aggies found it in Leon O’Neal Jr., whose 85-yard interception return for a touchdown helped sixth-ranked Texas A&M pull away in 41-10 win over Kent State on Saturday night. “He’s an Energizer Bunny,” coach Jimbo Fisher said.
news.yahoo.comShaine Casas leaving A&M, moving to UT
Shaine Casas has spent the past three seasons dominating the pool for Texas A&M. This season, however, Casas could be wearing burnt orange, as the former McAllen High swimmer is hitting the transfer portal and heading to the University of Texas. According to SwimSwam.com, Casas informed his teammates that he would be entering the transfer portal Monday, with sources later indicating his intent to join the Longhorns. He finished first in the 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke, making him just one of two swimmers to go three-for-three individually at the meet. Although his eligibility date is currently unclear, Casas could face off against his former team this season, as the Aggies and Longhorns are set for a dual meet Oct. 15.
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