Come Sunday at the Tokyo Aquatics Center, 18-year-old Hailey Hernandez of Southlake, Texas learned she was the ninth-best springboard diver in the world, competing at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Six weeks after qualifying to run 400 meter relays at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Vernon Norwood, who sprinted for South Plains College 2012-13, anchored the United States to it’s first track and field medal of this year’s Games.
As the Olympic Games traditionally turns its attention away from the swimming pool to the track, three area athletes have already clinched the chance to compete for a medal.
Days before Texas Tech’s two-time triple jump champion Ruth Usoro and signee sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma were scheduled to lace up the sneakers for Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they learned they are unable to do so.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday that he has established the Senate Select Committee on the Future of College Sports in Texas, to be chaired by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, to study the athletic and economic impact to Texas schools and communities by the University of Texas leaving the Big 12.
Texas and Oklahoma made a request Tuesday to join the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying the league would consider it in the “near future.”
To kick-off the TTU football season, RMHC of the Southwest will be hosting a lunch on Friday, July 30th at The Texas Tech Club. The lunch will feature head coach, Matt Wells, and defensive line coach and Quarterback S.A.C.K. Chair-Coach, Paul Randolph.
The uncertainty of this situation for the Big 12 and Texas Tech is troubling city leaders about the hit Lubbock’s economy would take from the loss of certain games.
Mooney says the camp continues to evolve year after year and he’s passionate about passing on his knowledge to the next generation of hoopers here in Lubbock.
After growing up around professional wrestling, Lacey Von Erich wanted to create an opportunity for children to experience what she did, as the daughter of the famous Kerry Von Erich.
University presidents for Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor and Texas Tech met with the Big 12 Executive Committee on Sunday to discuss proposals to try and “strengthen the conference.”
In an Olympic Games featuring eleven Texas Tech Red Raiders in three different sports, Janine Beckie was the first to make an impact as she scored twice in Canada’s 2-1 victory over Chile Saturday at the Sapporo Dome.
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Governor Abbott on Saturday, voicing concerns about the future of the Big 12 and what it could mean for both Texas Tech and the local economy.
Lawmakers say the proposed bill would amend Higher Education Code, requiring approval by a majority vote in both the Texas House and Senate before public senior college or universities can change membership in a collegiate athletic conference.
After the release of a Houston Chronicle article alleged the Universities of Texas and Oklahoma were pursuing a move to the Southeastern Conference in sports, Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell is weighing in on the matter.
With some All-District players returning, Hart looks to show they have more than heart as they battle in District 2-1A DII with Groom, Wildorado and Silverton.
Texas Tech turned in the second-most Major League Baseball Draft selections of any team in the country Tuesday after Brandon Birdsell was picked in the 11th round followed by Dylan Neuse in the 17th round.
Rising talent from USA Boxing made a stop in Lubbock for the “Junior Olympics,” an event where young boxers can gain points and hopefully compete at the national championships in December.
On July 10, former Texas Tech basketball star and current NBA player Jarrett Culver will sign autographs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the new United Supermarkets location on 114th Street and Slide Road.
For the first time in history, NCAA student athletes may now capitalize on their name, image and likeness. It did not take long for some, including Red Raiders, to begin testing the possibilities this change now creates.
Heard discussed what the new NIL laws approved by the state of Texas and the NCAA mean for college student athletes, the restrictions in place, and the Beyond Verified program created by Texas Tech.
