College sports reform could advance in GOP-controlled Congress, with Sen. Ted Cruz as NCAA ally

Cruz, who is set to take over as chair of the powerful Commerce Committee, said recently that a college sports bill will be a top priority. WASHINGTON — The NCAA’s yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could finally pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress. Sen. Ted Cruz, a … Read more

Wisner has career day as No. 3 Texas advances to SEC title game with 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&M

The win sends the Longhorns to the Southeastern Conference championship game. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Quintrevion Wisner ran for a career-high 186 yards and Quinn Ewers threw a touchdown pass to lead No. 3 Texas to a 17-7 win over 20th-ranked archrival Texas A&M on Saturday night, sending the Longhorns to the Southeastern Conference championship … Read more

Is Texas A&M a military school? Here’s why you see hundreds dressed in uniform

Ever wonder why you see so many Aggies in a military-esque uniform? Here’s why. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Have you ever watched a Texas A&M football game and wondered why so many people are dressed in military-style uniforms? Well, you’re not alone.  In fact, Texas A&M even addresses the question of whether or not it … Read more

Texas A&M doesn’t have cheerleaders. They have yell leaders. Here’s why.

The tradition dates back to the early 1900s. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — While most college teams have cheerleaders, the Texas A&M Aggies have yell leaders. While yell leaders don’t do gymnastics on the sidelines, their job is the same – to energize the Aggie crowd at sporting events, especially football games. So why yell leaders … Read more