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'Chronicle' Adult Spelling Bee Takes Place Tonight

Yes, the weather forecast is a little ominous, but why base your plans on a “chance” of something when you can be 100% certain that staggering feats of orthographer prowess will rain down on the audience tonight at the The Austin Chronicle’s Adult Spelling Bee at Threadgill’s World Headquarters? Read More | Comment »

10:24AM Thu. May. 9, Kimberley Jones

Right Cheer, Right Now: Staging a Comedy of Competitive Cheerleading

All for some wild winner-take-all shenanigans, stand up and holler! Read More | Comment »

4:55PM Wed. Apr. 24, Wayne Alan Brenner

The Odd Sports Indoctrination

I don't know anything about sports. My recent writing concerning the subject has been done in a state of Google searching, term defining, and statistical confusion. Which is why, in the spirit of this education, I'd like to impart some new information on the already sport-savvy. Read More | Comment »

3:00PM Wed. Mar. 6, Carly Yansak

'The Voice in My Head': Hit and Run

I came across a poll on ESPN.com the other night, made a face, and felt a feeling. It asked, “Who’s auto sports’ greatest?” To which I replied in my head, rather dryly, “Who gives a damn?” Read More | Comment »

4:20PM Mon. Jan. 28, Russ Espinoza

The Faces of Austin's AAPW

I walk into the office and catch a pre-show behind-the-scenes look at America's Academy of Professional Wrestling. One of the wrestlers has a concerned look on his face, asking for advice. "But do you think I should wear the white or gold sunglasses?" Carol Consla considers the question, and I recall something they told me the last time I was there … Read More | Comment »

3:30PM Wed. Jan. 9, Carly Yansak

Watch/Learn at America’s Academy of Professional Wrestling

We've all seen it on TV and we've all driven past the Erwin Center and seen the advertisements splayed across the giant, fluorescent screen: WWE Raw! Tickets on sale now! Read More | Comment »

2:55PM Wed. Dec. 5, 2012, Carly Yansak

The Austin Table Tennis Association: Looking for Gumps

Pingpong isn't just for Forrest Gump. It's a game of detailed skill, focusing on extreme hand-eye coordination and relying on sharp reflexes. "Don't take your eye off the ball," was the counsel given to Forrest and he excelled fantastically, especially for a fictional character. Read More | Comment »

10:38AM Tue. Nov. 13, 2012, Carly Yansak

Wizard World: Five Reasons Why CM Punk Should Stay Champ

CM Punk is not just the best professional wrestler in the world. He's also the WWE champion. Tonight he defends that title against rising challenger Ryback, but before facing the beast in a steel cage in Atlanta, he spent Saturday in Austin for Wizard World Austin Comic-Con. Read More | Comment »

10:03AM Sun. Oct. 28, 2012, Richard Whittaker

Golfing for Justice

If there's anything Austinites love more than miniature golf, barbecue, and beer, it'd have to be fair wages. The Equal Justice Center brings together all of the above this Thursday, Oct. 4, for a celebration of its 11th anniversary. Read More | Comment »

12:00PM Wed. Oct. 3, 2012, Monica Riese

Calling All Sportsmen – It’s Rugby Time

The arrival of fall means one thing to sports fans: fall ball. New seasons of football, basketball, and soccer begin; club teams start up and Monday nights become game-viewing rituals. However, this time of year also marks the beginning of a sport Americans tragically overlook – rugby. Read More | Comment »

4:40PM Mon. Sep. 17, 2012, Carly Yansak

Chris Jericho: From Y2J to 'Sin and Bones'

"When I was a kid, I wanted to be in a rock and roll band, and I wanted to be a wrestler." That makes Chris Jericho one lucky bastard, because he's managed both. In his day job he's a top star in the WWE: Y2J, the best there is at what he does. On the other, he's the mouth of classic metalers Fozzy. Read More | Comment »

6:00PM Tue. Aug. 14, 2012, Richard Whittaker

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' of Wrestling?

This ain’t your pappy’s wrasslin’. Y esta no es la Lucha Libre de tu papi. It’s both – together – in a whole new league. In seeking new American fans, Lucha Libre USA aims to put their own twist on Mexico’s second-most-popular sport. By throwing American pro-wrestlers in the ring alongside luchadores from Mexico, their brand is attracting a lot of attention. Read More | Comment »

9:56AM Sat. May. 12, 2012, Kenny Pailes

High School Lacrosse Champs to Be Crowned in Georgetown

Local fans of men’s lacrosse have one last chance to catch the sport live and in-person this spring. The Texas High School Lacrosse League’s postseason tourney concludes this weekend. Eight teams from across the state converge on Georgetown ISD’s East View High School Stadium for the semifinals on Saturday and state championship games Sunday. Read More | Comment »

11:26AM Sat. May. 5, 2012, Kenny Pailes

Screen It and They Will Come

There are plenty of good picks for sports fans looking to catch some movies during South by Southwest Film 2012 – which starts today! Click through for deets. Read More | Comment »

3:27PM Fri. Mar. 9, 2012, Mark Fagan

Par For the Course [Updated]

Last week, City Council gave final approval to a ban on smoking in city parks, basically excluding golf courses. But a comedy of errors lead up to the item’s passage, encompassing philosophical questions of what it means to golf, the shadowy consortium of the Golf Advisory Board, and a brush with Open Meetings Act requirements – far from a hole in one. Read More | Comment »

4:35PM Tue. Dec. 20, 2011, Wells Dunbar

Summer Anne Burton, FTW

Austin illustrator Summer Anne Burton’s first love may have been baseball – witness her Every Hall of Famer project, in which she pays tribute to the immortals of Cooperstown – but she throws a curveball in her debut comic “Hit Point.” Read More | Comment »

12:14PM Sun. Dec. 11, 2011, Kimberley Jones

ESPN's '30 for 30 Gift Set: Vol. 2'

Back in November of last year I gave ESPN Films' 30 for 30 Gift Set Collection: Volume 1 a glowing review and have no less praise for Volume 2. Yes, these are "sports" films, but their subject matter transcends sports and will appeal to documentary film fans as well as your sports fanatic friend/loved one. Read More | Comment »

7:36AM Sat. Aug. 20, 2011, Mark Fagan

Humane Society of Williamson County Hosts Bowl-a-Thon

Nothing perks up a dog's ears like the sound of kibble in the bowl … ing alley? This Saturday, July 9, from 1 to 4pm, the Humane Society of Williamson County is sponsoring its third annual Bowl-a-Thon at Mel's Lone Star Lanes in Georgetown (1010 N. Austin Ave., 512/930-2220, www.melslonestarlanes.com). Read More | Comment »

11:36AM Fri. Jul. 8, 2011, Monica Riese

David Zirin Has a Large Head, and Other Matters He Shouldn’ t Apologize For

After the screening of his new documentary, Not Just a Game: Power, Politics & American Sports (Sun., May 29, at the AT&T Conference Center), David Zirin quickly apologized for the size of his head. This act of contrition was in no way connected to his ego, but rather the large flesh and bone based sphere attached to his shoulders. Read More | Comment »

1:57PM Thu. Jun. 2, 2011, Timothy Braun

Spelling Bee Is On!

The rain has stopped and registration is open now for the Ninth Annual Austin Chronicle Spelling Bee. So head on down to Threadgill’s World Headquarters (301 W. Riverside Dr.) and sign up now! Registration open from 4:30 to 6pm. First spelling test distributed at 6:15pm. Second test at 7pm. Finals at 7:30pm. For more, click here. Read More | Comment »

5:17PM Thu. May. 19, 2011, Mark Fagan

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