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Ronnie Balfour passes away at the age of 20 after a year-long battle with leukemia. More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- A great night of shooting from Oklahoma's Aaryn Ellenberg led the way for a 64-55 win over #14 Texas A&M Tuesday evening. More>>
Travis Ford's Cowboys look for their first win in Norman since 2004. While Lon Kruger's Sooners hope to break a six game losing streak.
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The Sooners return to Norman for Friday's home opener against Hartford. More>>
MALIBU, Calif. -- This was not the first time Oklahoma fell behind early already this season. But unlike Oklahoma's 4-3 win at Pepperdine to open the season Friday, the Wave just kept scoring on their More>>
AMES, Iowa -- Oklahoma women's basketball trimmed a 17-point second half deficit down to 1 with just over 2:00 remaining only to fall to Iowa State 77-71. Aaryn Ellenberg scored 19 and Nicole Griffin More>>
AMES, Iowa -- For the second time this season, Oklahoma was unable to answer Iowa State's ability to score from long-range as the Sooners lose 80-69. When Iowa State played Oklahoma a few weeks earlier More>>
A pair of relief pitchers combined for four and a third innings of shutout baseball as Oklahoma defeated Pepperdine 4-3 in the season opener in Malibu, California. More>>
The Sooners fall behind, but storm back to beat the Waves in Malibu, CA. More>>
Ashley Harris, the wife of former OU and Chicago Bears defensive lineman Tommy Harris died Sunday. It was two days after suffering either a stroke or a brain aneurism.
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The full 2012 football schedule for the Oklahoma Sooners has been released and it includes a trip to El Paso to begin the season. More>>
Lon Kruger's Sooner lose their fifth straight Tuesday night. Texas beats Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center, 69-58. More>>
With West Virginia's release by the Big East Conference, the Big 12 has finally released its 2012 football schedule, which includes the Mountaineers and TCU. More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- History continues to favor #3 UConn women's basketball in its all-time series against Oklahoma. The Lady Huskies knocked off the Sooners 73-55 Monday evening, improving to 10-0 versus More>>
Andrew Fitzgerald scores 14, but the Sooners fall 65-47 in Lubbock. More>>
The 2012 Spring Game is set for April 14 at 2 PM. More>>
The NFL Combine is just two weeks away and the State of Oklahoma will be well represented. More>>
Former Sooner defensive end Calvin Thibodeaux is going to join the University of Tulsa football staff as the defensive tackles coach. More>>
WACO, Texas -- #1 Baylor remains unbeaten following an 81-46 drubbing of Oklahoma Monday evening. Bears center Brittney Griner led all scoring with 27 points despite not playing most of the second half. Oklahoma More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- Down 3 with :05 seconds remaining, Oklahoma's Romero Osby misses the second of two free throws. The ball is deflected back to Steven Pledger who has an open 3-point look from the near More>>
Andrew Fitzgerald scores 27 points, but OU falls to Iowa State in Norman. More>>
The Sooners hold off the Cowgirls, 80-71 on Saturday afternoon. More>>
Here are some quotes from Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops during Wednesday's signing day press conference."I really just want to say just how pleased I was with the work of our staff to work throughout More>>
Lon Kruger's Sooners trailed by just three at the half against Kansas, but struggle after the break and lose 84-62.
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Jenks running back Alex Ross signs a letter of intent Wednesday to play football for Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma Sooners. More>>
The talented sophomore is still recovering from a kidney injury suffered against OSU on Dec. 3. More>>
Sherri Coales Sooner women survive in Lawrence against the Kansas Jayhawks Tuesday Night, 74-68 in overtime. More>>
Pledger average over 23 points a game last week and scored 30 in a 63-60 win over Kansas State.
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When the 2011-12 season ended, the Oklahoma Sooners had an issue -- too few tight ends. That's not going to be a problem now. More>>
Oklahoma defensive back Jamell Fleming did a lot to help his draft stock in Sunday's Senior Bowl, coming up with a pair of turnovers to help the North win 23-13. More>>
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In the arena where a banner in the rafters reads his name, Lon Kruger's Sooners did what his team already accomplished once this season: Beat a ranked Kansas State squad. But the first More>>
One of OU's top recruits has received clearance from the NCAA to play for the Sooners next season. More>>
The Sooner women fight hard but fall short against #1 Baylor Thursday night at the Lloyd Noble Center. More>>
Former Oklahoma tight end Austin Haywood has chosen to enroll at the University of Central Arkansas to continue his football career, the Norman Transcript reports. More>>
Bob Stoops and the Sooners set dates for spring camp and the Red-White game.
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The Oklahoma Sooners lose to 6th-ranked Baylor Tuesday night, 77-65.
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Former Arizona defensive coordinator Tim Kish is hired to coach the OU linebackers after Brent Venables left for Clemson.
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Wagoner football star Kevin Peterson changed his mind and reversed his verbal commitment from the Sooners to the Cowboys.
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Former University of Oklahoma head coach Barry Switzer says the passing of former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno is sad and tragic. More>>
Romero Osby's 18 points were not enough, as the Sooners fall in overtime to the Aggies. More>>
Aaryn Ellenberg scores a game-high 18 points, as the Sooners hold on to beat the Longhorns. More>>
Clemson University has introduced former OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its defensive leader. More>>
Venables chooses Clemson, and will take over their Defensive Coordinator duties.
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NORMAN, Okla. -- What began as potentially one of the worst conference starts in over four decades for Oklahoma men's basketball is now looking far less bleak. Steven Pledger's game-high 17 points led More>>
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Oklahoma men's basketball is not the only OU team to upset a ranked Kansas State team this month. Aaryn Ellenberg's season-high 31 points led Oklahoma to a 65-57 win over #23 Kansas More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- He was already projected to have his name called at some point during April's NFL Draft. But exiting Oklahoma cornerback Jamell Fleming's has at least one more opportunity to improve his draft More>>
The son of former OU legend Bud Wilkinson has published letters from the former coach. More>>
Andrew Fitzgerald leads the way for OU with 21 points. More>>
OSU storms back, hits a late bucket to win Bedlam in Stillwater. More>>
Along with Stoops' return, Willie Martinez is leaving the coaching staff. More>>
Holland Hall forward Paris Townsend and Sperry power forward CJ Cole are the week one nominees for the Elite 8.
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It's the worst kept secret on the planet. But, the University of Oklahoma is set to announce that Mike Stoops is coming back to the Sooners this afternoon. More>>
The Oklahoma Sooners knock off 10th-ranked Texas Tech Wednesday night, 71-68.
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The former Arizona head coach is returning to the Sooners' coaching staff. More>>
A high school running back who has offers from 16 Division I schools says he's narrowed his choices to two. More>>
LeBryan Nash scored 21 points as Oklahoma State sent rival Oklahoma to an 0-3 Big 12 Conference start, winning 72-65 Monday night in Stillwater. More>>
The Oklahoma Sooners will be looking to stop a two-game losing streak when they travel to Stillwater tonight to face Bedlam rival Oklahoma State. More>>
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Defending national champion Texas A&M defeated Oklahoma 75-58 Sunday afternoon. The Sooners led 31-28 at halftime but the Aggies opened the second half with a 6-0 run to retake More>>
Trailing by one at halftime, 15th-ranked Kansas responded by out-scoring Oklahoma 29-6 through the first 11 minutes of the second half and won 72-61 Saturday in Norman. More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- The most prolific passer in the Sooners history decides he's not done yet. Quarterback Landry Jones announced today he will return for his senior season at the University of Oklahoma. The More>>
The Sooners can't hang with the 6th ranked Tigers on Tuesday night. More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- Four Sooners finish in double figures as Oklahoma finishes the calendar year with an 83-63 win over Northwestern State. Steven Pledger and Romero Osby tied for a game-high 18 points. For More>>
While not the prettiest of games, Oklahoma does get its 10th win of the season, 31-14 over Iowa in the Insight Bowl. More>>
The 2011 Insight Bowl kicks off at 8 PM (CST) from Tempe, AZ. More>>
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Bearcats point guard Cashmere Wright scored a layup with just 8.9 seconds remaining. It ultimately was the game's final points and the winning score in Cincinnati's 56-55 victory over More>>
The Oklahoma Sooners have received a verbal commitment from a California high schooler. More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma played TCU for the last time in a non-conference regular season matchup Wednesday. It is a "historic" moment the Horned Frogs will try to forget. The Sooners blew out TCU 82-54. More>>
Hook lead the Sooners to a sweep at the Duel In The Desert. More>>
See photos from Rick Pendergraft and Chris Lincoln's first day on the road, headed for Arizona and the Insight / Fiesta Bowls. More>>
The Sooners prepare to face the Iowa Hawkeyes in Friday's Insight Bowl. More>>
Minnesota expects the star RB back within the first month of the 2012 season. More>>
Lon Kruger's Sooners win again in Norman and improve to 9-1 on the young season. Steven Pledger led the way with 22 points and Romero Osby had a career-high 18 rebounds. More>>
Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles is named a consensus All-American for the second straight season.
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Opening comments: "Going back over this past week, we have been preparing for it like a regular game week. We met on Friday to start preparing. We practiced Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will be practicing More>>
The Oklahoma Sooners will be without yet another player for their upcoming bowl game against Iowa. More>>
After a career-high 31 points in Saturday's win over Houston, OU junior guard Steven Pledger has earned Co-Big 12 Player of the Week honors. More>>
Wagoner's do-everything player and Channel 8's Ford Award winner Kevin Peterson has given his verbal commitment to the Oklahoma Sooners. More>>
Steven Pledger poured in a career-high 31 points to help lead Oklahoma to a 79-74 win over Houston Saturday in the All College Classic at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. More>>
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Ramada All-College Classic turned into the Steven Pledger showcase Saturday evening at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Pledger's 31 points led all scoring as Oklahoma knocks off Houston More>>
Former University of Oklahoma running back Spencer Tillman is one of three players who will be inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame this year. More>>
OU freshman basketball player James Fraschilla can straight up shoot the basketball. Here's a look at some of his best shots. More>>
The freshman had seen his playing time spike in recent weeks. More>>
Sooners and Cowboys dot the 2011 AP All-America Teams More>>
Lon Kruger is working his magic with the OU Men's Basketball team. The Sooners have already won half the games they won last year.
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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jaz Reynolds has been ruled out for December 30th's Insight Bowl due to a kidney injury according to a press release sent by the university. The release also states running More>>
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma wins its third straight game with a 78-63 win over Arkansas Saturday at the Nobles Center in Norman. Junior guard Steven Pledger led OU with 22 points while shooting 9 of 12 More>>
Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon is expected to become just the second two-time winner of the Biletnikoff Award at the ESPNU Home Depot College Football Awards tonight in Orlando, Florida. More>>
Scott Sutton and the Golden Eagles face the Oklahoma Sooners Thursday night at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.
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An ESPN report claims former Union high, Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and current TCU offensive coordinator Justin Fuente will be introduced as the new head coach at Memphis. More>>
A junior college tight end says he's going to play at OU. More>>
Oklahoma defensive end Frank Alexander has been named the Big 12 Conference co-Defensive Player of the Year.
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Oklahoma had six players named to the All-Big 12 Conference first team, which was announced by the league Wednesday. More>>
A California high school football player says he'll play football at OU. More>>
Mike Leach was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach at Washington State. More>>
Tulsa native, Arkansas offensive coordinator and former Oklahoma quarterback Garrick McGee has been named new head coach at Alabama-Birmingham. More>>
The Sooners are heading into Bedlam with a chance to go to their ninth BCS bowl game under head coach Bob Stoops. But, he's catching a little heat for not making it to the BCS National Championship Game. More>>
Close doesn't cut it anymore for No. 3 Oklahoma State. More>>
There has been talk that some fans with tickets to Saturday's Bedlam game may let Mother Nature keep them home in front of a television instead. It has me thinking -- what would Ice Bowl fans think? More>>
The University of Tulsa women's volleyball team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament after topping Oklahoma three sets to one in Los Angeles. More>>
Cameron Clark scored 18 points to lead three Sooners in double figures as Oklahoma defeated Sacramento State 82-53 Friday night at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. More>>
Oklahoma's second-leading scorer says he's leaving the team. More>>
When Mike Stoops was let go at Arizona earlier this season, it brought out the "could he return to OU" chatter. But, another job may get in the way. More>>
It was supposed to be the biggest game in the history of the heated rivalry. It was supposed to launch the winner into the national championship game. Instead, Saturday's Bedlam game is ONLY for the Big 12 championship. More>>
Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma's Landry Jones and Arkansas' Tyler Wilson are three of the ten finalists for the 2011 Manning Award. More>>
Oklahoma defensive end Frank Alexander is one of six finalists for the 2011 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. More>>
Former University of Oklahoma wide receiver Cameron Kenney was arrested last week for purse snatching and using a stolen credit card according to a police report. More>>
Former Oklahoma offensive coordinator and Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach appears to be heading back to the sidelines. More>>
Bedlam may have lost some of it's luster on the national stage, but Saturday's game still has some big time implications.
As John Moss reports, there is a lot riding on Bedlam once again. More>>
When the tenth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners take on No. 3 Oklahoma State Saturday in a game that will decide the Big 12 champion, they'll more than likely be going at it without standout defensive end Ronnell Lewis. More>>
Ryan Broyles is making progress in his recovery from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament that ended his OU career four games early. More>>
Oklahoma's scorched secondary is about to get tested again. More>>
Oklahoma State moved up a spot to third while OU, despite a 20-point win over Iowa State, dropped a spot to tenth in the latest BCS standings, released Sunday evening. More>>
Steven Pledger scored 26 points as Oklahoma held off a furious run to beat Santa Clara 85-73 in the semifinals of the 76 Classic in Anaheim, California. More>>
The The Sooners host Iowa State in Norman in the home finale Saturday. More>>
Lon Kruger's Oklahoma team faces its first real test of the season Thursday when they spend Thanksgiving night battling Pac 12 foe Washington State in the 76 Classic in Anaheim, California. More>>
Two of the three finalists for an award given to the nation's top collegiate receiver are from Oklahoma. More>>
The Baylor Bears shock the 5th-ranked Sooners Saturday night in Waco and get their first-ever win over Oklahoma 45-38. More>>
The talk about a national championship is swirling around both OU and OSU this year. But some Cowboy fans are upset about the team's treatment on television and on the Internet. More>>
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee, replacing former Big 12 Conference Commissioner Dan Beebe. More>>
Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden, receiver Justin Blackmon and Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones are three of 15 semifinalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. More>>
The 5th-Ranked Sooners will try to slow down Robert Griffin, III and the Baylor Bears Saturday in Waco, TX. More>>
It's official. This year's much-anticipated Bedlam game will kick off at 7 p.m. in Stillwater and will be televised by Tulsa's Channel 8. More>>
Ten semifinalists for the 2011 Biletnikoff Award have been announced and two are from the state of Oklahoma. More>>
When the Dallas Cowboys shipped Marion Barber to Seattle last year, it cleared the way for Felix Jones to become the "featured back", but with his injury and the emergence of DeMarco Murray, the Cowboys will soon be having to make a decision. More>>
The Lon Kruger era officially begins in Norman tonight as the Oklahoma Sooners host Idaho State in the regular season opener at Lloyd Noble Center. More>>
The 6th-ranked Sooners beat Texas A&M, but lose Ryan Broyles to an ACL tear. More>>
It's going to be a tough road down the stretch for the Oklahoma Sooners. Last week, they lost leading rusher Dominique Whaley to a broken ankle. Saturday, they learned top receiver Ryan Broyles will also be sidelined for the rest of the season.
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One of the things the OU men's basketball team has dealt with over the years is a less than full Lloyd Noble Center. But, the university is enticing students with an offer of season tickets for just 40 bucks. More>>
Chris Lincoln talks with former Oklahoma Head Football Coach Barry Switzer about his statue unveiling Saturday in Norman. More>>
Former Oklahoma Head Football Coach Barry Switzer says his statue that will be unveil next Saturday in Norman is a tribute to all the former players and coaches he worked with over the years. More>>
Lon Kruger's Sooners win their first exhibition game of the season beating Northeastern State, 85-51. More>>
Walk on running back Dominique Whaley will receive a scholarship from Oklahoma for the next semester. More>>
Landry Jones is named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Kansas State. More>>
Bob Stoops says he expects Ben Habern to play Saturday against the Texas A&M Aggies. More>>
Oklahoma's leading rusher is out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken ankle on the first play from scrimmage in the Sooners' Saturday afternoon game at 8th-ranked Kansas State. More>>
A high ankle sprain will keep Sam Bradford out of a second straight game as the St. Louis Rams host the New Orleans Saints Sunday. More>>
It's officially official. The West Virginia Mountaineers are the newest members of the Big 12 Conference. More>>
Oklahoma enters this weekend's game at unbeaten and eighth-ranked Kansas State as a two touchdown favorite. Vegas oddsmakers are likely using the past as an indicator on making the Wildcats such a big underdog at home. More>>
Bob Stoops isn't using lack of emotion or intensity as an excuses for his teams upset loss to Texas Tech. More>>
The Sooner Nation is still in a little bit of a funk after losing to Texas Tech last Saturday night in Norman.
The Sooners need to get over it quickly as they have a big game this week in Manhattan, KS. Oklahoma and Kansas State kickoff at 2:30p.m. More>>
Was Travis Lewis calling out his teammates after the Texas Tech game when he said the coaches would have had to pull his off the field? Coach Bob Stoops doesn't think it's a big deal. More>>
Bob Stoops says starting cornerback Jamell Fleming couple be ready to play Saturday at Kansas State. More>>
Oklahoma sophomore tight end Austin Haywood says he plans to transfer from the Sooners after the semester.
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Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones and OSU's Brandon Weeden are two of the 16 semifinalists for the 2011 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award and fans can help pick the winner. More>>
Oklahoma is making a fresh start this season. More>>
The Texas Tech Red Raiders upset the 3rd-ranked Sooners Saturday night in Norman, 41-38. The loss snaps Oklahoma's 39-game home winning streak. More>>
Bob Stoops 3rd-ranked Sooners could play without starting cornerback Jamell Fleming for two weeks due to an injured knee. More>>
Former University of Oklahoma fullback Matt Clapp has been added to the practice squad for the Detroit Lions, the team announced Thursday. More>>
A report by an online publication says the nation's top quarterback prospect who was considering OU may be reconsidering his verbal commitment to Indiana. More>>
No. 3 Oklahoma has been downright dominant at home. More>>
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot. More>>
Bob Stoops has a tough task remembering over a hundred different players names on his Oklahoma football team. He knows most of them, but early on in their careers they just might get called "New Guy." More>>
Bob Stoops Sooners put their 39-game home winning streak on the line Saturday when they host Texas Tech at Owen Field. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm on Tulsa's Channel 8. More>>
Oklahoma has spent just over $50,000 on an investigation into major NCAA rules violations by the men's basketball program. More>>
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops wants his third-ranked Sooners to do much better on offense once they get inside the red zone. More>>
It's the return of Mike Stoops to Norman. Well, sort of. More>>
Oklahoma wide out Ryan Broyles captured the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week award for his record setting night at Kansas. More>>
Former Oklahoma and current St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has a high left ankle sprain and is in a walking boot, leaving his status for this week's game at Dallas in question. More>>
Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles followed up a record-setting performance Saturday by being named the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week. More>>
Ryan Boyle sets a new NCAA record for career receptions as the Sooners struggle but beat Kansas 47-17 in Lawrence. More>>
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane remain unbeaten in Conference USA action with a 37-20 win over UAB at H.A. Chapman Stadium. More>>
After six months on the job, new Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger will finally get the chance to learn some key information about his team.
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Landry Jones named the Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week after the #1 Sooners beat #10 Texas 55-17 Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. More>>
The TCU Horned Frog have accepted the Big 12 invitation to join the league. They will replace Texas A&M who's leaving the conference for the SEC. More>>
Bob Stoops says he does hear the Texas fans during the game. But he's seen some odd things driving through the State Fair of Texas on his way to the Cotton Bowl. More>>
Would Bob Stoops ever wear a hat like Barry Switzer wore in 1984? More>>
The University of Missouri curators give Chancellor Brady Deaton the authority to move the Tigers to another conference or stay in the Big 12.
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The Sooners will play Texas this weekend with the memory of Austin Box on their hearts and minds. More>>
The OU-Texas game is one of the best rivalries in the country, but with it comes a lot of pressure. Mack Brown said all the pressure is on Oklahoma. Bob Stoops said his team welcomes it. More>>
Oklahoma's Tony Jefferson intercepted passes on three straight drives by Ball State last weekend and he dropped a pass that would have given him four in a row. More>>
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