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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2026 NFL draft: Texas recap

by Jace Chevalier, VOW staff May 1, 2026

The lights dimmed and the clock began to tick as the NFL Draft of 2026 unfolded, bringing with it a mix of strategy, risk, and regional pride. While the event highlighted elite prospects from across the...

Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) doubles in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

2025 Houston Astros: Dominance derailed

by Jace Chevalier, VOW staff Apr 22, 2026

The 2025 season for the Houston Astros was a strange mix of dominance, frustration, and what-ifs—a year that showed both the strength of the organization and the thin line between success and falling...

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May watches One Shining Moment after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Michigan clutches NCAA championship

by Efrain Pereznegron, VOW staff Apr 9, 2026

So March Madness just ended and honestly it was a really good tournament this year. Michigan won the whole thing which is kind of a big deal because they hadn’t won a national championship since way...

Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Masters Tee Off in Augusta

by Nolan Paugh, VOW staff Apr 9, 2026

It is finally time for the 2026 Masters to tee it up, and Augusta National was looking Photoshopped yet again. Honestly, the grass looks so good I'm starting to think my front lawn must have something...

GUIDING LIGHT. Grabbing the torch from another runner, senior Juan Lopez takes part in the opening ceremonies at the meet in Huntsville.

Kool Kats bring home gold

by Finley McDonald, VOW staff Mar 27, 2026

It’s a sunny day and the athletes are all lined up in lanes one through eight, getting ready to run the 50-yard race, watching the starter full of anticipation for when he’s about to blow the gun....

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) tips in the game-winning shot over Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Longhorns Deserve More Credit

by Nolan Paugh, VOW staff Mar 27, 2026

The Texas men’s basketball season came to a close last night in a tough Sweet 16 loss to Purdue, and while the scoreboard didn’t go in favor of the Longhorns, it’s hard not to feel that this team...

Mar 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA;  San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Slow, Continuous Rise: Charlotte Hornets

by Jace Chevalier, VOW staff Mar 15, 2026

For many years, the Charlotte Hornets were stuck near the bottom of the NBA. The team struggled to win games, went through multiple coaches, and often looked like a franchise without a clear plan. Fans...

Running in the 4x400 relay last week, junior Carter Isom speeds down the track during his leg of the race.

Track competition heats up at local relays

by Finley McDonald, VOW staff Feb 27, 2026

Jump, sprint, throw. Track is a sport where you have to wear 4 layers just to stay warm and have to sit in the bleachers waiting for your event to start. It’s full of overthinking, doubt and being unconfident...

Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) leaves the field following a game against the New Orleans Saints at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

Miami: Thunder, Then Silence

by Jace Chevalier, VOW staff Feb 20, 2026

In March of 2022, the Miami Dolphins made a move that sent shockwaves across the league. They traded for Tyreek Hill, the fastest receiver in football and one of the most dangerous weapons in the game....

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