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Wrestling in the Dark

There were no cameras. No ringside announcers. No pyrotechnics. All of the things that are supposed to make a wrestling event special were missing. When the WWE SmackDown World Tour came to the Frank Erwin Center on Sunday, there were only a couple of lights and a few thousand fans … yet it was still fantastic!

4:24PM Mon. May 16, 2011, Will Eidam Read More | Comment »

ABC Nightline at Texas Rollergirls tonight, plus new derby doc

'And Now Here's Ted With the Derby'

It seems like the camera's eye is increasingly on the world of Roller Derby: Tonight reporters from ABC News Nightline will be at the Austin Convention Center covering the Texas Rollergirls bout. Yet they are not the only camera crews on the track these days, with two documentaries imminent.

11:58AM Sun. May 15, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Roller Derby Update 5/14/11

Break out your banked and flat track Roller Derby t-shirts this weekend, as both of Austin's derby leagues are bouting.

1:20PM Sat. May 14, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Sweet Pill, Zeta, Equipment

Parish

Friends Trivia
at Waterloo Ice House

Concert in the Dark: Full Moon edition w/ Will Taylor & Ryan Murphy (the Beatles tribute) at ATX Unplugged

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Analyzing the Texans Draft: Part 1

The Houston Texans 2011 NFL draft will most likely be remembered as the “Phillips Draft.” Throughout Gary Kubiak's tenure as the head decision maker, defensive draft picks have been difficult to follow. The Texans take a communal approach to the draft. They gather input from scouts, position coaches, and coordinators as well.

11:02AM Tue. May 10, 2011, Barrett Walton Read More | Comment »

Know Your Enemy: Nashville

After a lengthy road trip, the Round Rock Express are back in town for Mother's Day weekend to take on the Milwaukee Brewer's AAA-affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. And like for most match-ups this year, you'll be heading to Dell Diamond to watch the up-and-coming prospects of the Ranger – not the visiting team.

11:44AM Sat. May 7, 2011, Will Eidam Read More | Comment »

Roller Derby Update 5/7/11

If this were a regular Derby weekend, the news would be about the Texecutioners' East coast double header: But first, we have to talk about the Jr. Derby heading to the gulf for their own travel bout.

10:53AM Sat. May 7, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Roller Derby Update 4/30/11

Happy birthday to the Texas Rollergirls: April 27 marked the eighth anniversary of their first ever bout. To celebrate, the Texecutioners escape the warmer weather by heading for the cooler climes of Pennsylvania and Washington State.

12:32AM Sat. Apr. 30, 2011, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Out With the Old, In With the New

We all know it's always awkward seeing a past girlfriend/boyfriend. It never ends well … unless you run into your former fling while you have your arm around a much more attractive mate. That's how it feels as the Round Rock Express host the Oklahoma City RedHawks April 23-26 at the Dell.

3:44PM Fri. Apr. 22, 2011, Will Eidam Read More | Comment »

Stars Begin Playoff Homestand

After their ultra-impressive run all the way to the Calder Cup Finals in their first year of existence – where they fell short to the Hershey Bears – Cedar Park's own Texas Stars are back at the Cedar Park Center hosting three home playoff games starting tonight.

4:22PM Tue. Apr. 19, 2011, Mark Fagan Read More | Comment »

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