Texas Tech
Coverage of Texas Tech in the Nexus archive.
- Tech to Improve Stroke Outcomes; Impact of a Nation's Social Media Ban
The article discusses a weekly podcast called TTHealthWatch from Texas Tech, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, which covers medical topics including stroke outcomes and the impact of a nation's social media ban.
- Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Replacement; Patient Messaging Trends
The article discusses patellar resurfacing in total knee replacement and patient messaging trends. It references a weekly medical podcast, TTHealthWatch, produced by Texas Tech and featuring Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange.
- Food Labels and Childhood Obesity; Prehabilitation in Older Adults
The article discusses a weekly podcast from Texas Tech that covers food labels and childhood obesity, as well as prehabilitation in older adults. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange analyze top medical topics.
- Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby saga
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech after quarterback Brendan Sorsby regained eligibility via a court order overturning an NCAA gambling ban. Texas AG Ken Paxton warned of potential legal action against the conference, while Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark noted the issue was discussed at an executive board meeting. Sorsby, who gambled over $90,000 on sports including bets on his own team, completed a treatment program and transferred to Texas Tech for a multimillion-dollar deal.
- Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says ‘it’s not murder’
Texas Tech defends quarterback Brendan Sorsby's participation amid his gambling addiction, citing his legal right to challenge NCAA rules and his ongoing recovery. The NCAA plans to appeal a court order allowing Sorsby to play after a two-game suspension, with critics arguing it undermines gambling bans in college sports. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire compared Sorsby's recovery to another player's injury rehabilitation.
- Texas ruling ignites debate on sports gambling and addiction
A Texas judge's ruling allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to continue playing after he was banned for wagering $90,000 on sports games has sparked debate about sports gambling and addiction. Sorsby and his school appealed his ban, citing his gambling addiction and anxiety issues, which the judge acknowledged.
- When students spoke up for academic freedom
Students at Texas Tech and UT Austin are protesting restrictions on academic freedom by staging mock funerals, honoring Homer Rainey, a former UT president who defended academic freedom. The protests are against the boards of regents' imposed restrictions. Students are speaking up for their rights.
- Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to overhaul college sports, warning that the system could be lost forever if changes are not made. A White House-backed committee has proposed sweeping changes, including limits on coaching salaries and rewritten eligibility rules. The goal is to rein in athlete pay, transfers, and soaring costs.
- Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to overhaul college sports, warning that the system could be lost forever if changes are not made. A White House-backed committee has proposed sweeping changes, including limits on coaching salaries and rewritten eligibility rules. The goal is to rein in athlete pay, transfers, and soaring costs.