Sports & Leisure
Concussions a Problem in Girls’ Soccer, Too
Aimee Burns doesn’t play football but still represents a group of athletes prone to concussions: the female soccer player.
‘Big Nasty’ Dishes on Women’s Roller Derby
Jen Wireman is a 28-year old bartender from Waco, Texas. She came to Austin about eight years ago and after discovering the Texas Women’s Roller Derby just several years ago, she’s completely hooked.
New Water Sport Rides Wave of Popularity
With the Colorado River bisecting Austin and feeding three major lakes, the Capital City is a better than even bet for folks wanting to launch a new water sports business. The newest of those is unusual in a number of ways.
Austinite Exports Football to China
- A player from Mata’s team at Xie He Primary School (left) pursues the ball carrier from the Shanghai American Football League (right). The game between Xie He Primary
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Into the Stands: How Safe is Pro Baseball?
Despite the recent death of a spectator struck by a foul ball at a professional baseball game — only the third death of its kind — Major League Baseball says it cannot implement league-wide safety regulations. At least one study shows fans may not be all that safe at games.