The New York Times – Sports:
The game of cricket has taken hold in Texas’ largest city, as a culture of sports competition meets a growing South Asian population.
Category: Texas
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French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
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Meet the Kids Who Race Go-Karts
The New York Times – Sports:
For kids who dream of racing professionally, steering go-karts around a twisting track is where it all begins.
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Prue Leith’s 2,200-Mile Road Trip From California to Florida
The New York Times – Travel:
The “Great British Baking Show” judge steps out of the tent to sample the flavors of America. Is her 2,200-mile drive a showstopper or a technical challenge?
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Read Your Way Through the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
The New York Times – Travel:
The poet and novelist Luis Alberto Urrea thinks the borderlands are the most interesting book in the world, being rewritten every day. These are his recommendations.
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Doyle Brunson, Poker Champion Known as ‘Texas Dolly,’ Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
In a lucrative career that began in the back rooms of Texas bars, he won back-to-back World Series of Poker titles (and 10 in all) and wrote a definitive poker manual.
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‘They Better Start Breeding Cowboys’
The New York Times – Sports:
Advanced genetic tracking has helped breeders make rodeo bulls meaner. Riders are having a hard time keeping up.