The UIL cross country championships will have a different look this fall, thanks to possibly upward of 400 more runners winding through Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

As a result of rule changes enacted by the University Interscholastic League, the top four teams will advance from regional competition this weekend to the state meet on Nov. 8.

Sebastian Vettel, Formula One’s four-time world champion, wanted to play Wednesday afternoon and show off a prototype car that he helped design.

It didn’t matter that he was in the middle of crowded, downtown Austin.

Or that there were street lights or speed limits.

Or that his idea of fun was spinning a racecar into a doughnut or fishtailing in front of the Capitol.

With five weeks before their next meet, Texas’ men’s swimming team is cranking up its workload.

Coach Eddie Reese refers to this time as “Slowvember.” He’ll break down his athletes through intense training, trusting it will reap benefits at the back end of the season.

In 37 years at Texas, Reese says he’s learned “easier doesn’t work.”