Wide receiver prospect CeeDee Lamb decommitted from Oklahoma on Friday, announcing his decision to re-open his recruitment on Twitter.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Four-Star Running Back Verbally Commits to Oklahoma
3:03 PM /
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Four-star Trey Sermon from Marietta (Ga.) Sprayberry announced his commitment to the Sooners on Twitter.
Sermon (6-foot-1, 221 pounds) has offers that include Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, Michigan and Michigan State among others.
Sermon (6-foot-1, 221 pounds) has offers that include Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, Michigan and Michigan State among others.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Blake Griffin to Miss 2016 Olympics
6:41 PM /
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Former Sooner and current Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin underwent a procedure on his quad that will force him to miss the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
OU Student Season Tickets Now on Sale for 2016 Football Season
10:29 AM /
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Student season tickets for the 2016 football season go on sale for returning students on Tuesday, April 26. Tickets will be available through May 24 on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Log on at SoonerSports.com/students. Internet ordering will be available 24 hours a day throughout the sale or until tickets are sold out.
Student season tickets are $180 apiece. For complete information, please view the 2016 OU Student Football Ticket Policy.
Log on at SoonerSports.com/students. Internet ordering will be available 24 hours a day throughout the sale or until tickets are sold out.
Student season tickets are $180 apiece. For complete information, please view the 2016 OU Student Football Ticket Policy.
Report: Broncos Called Eagles to Inquire About Sam Bradford
8:34 AM /
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Hours after former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford demanded a trade out of Philly on Monday, a team actually called the Eagles inquiring about a possible deal.
According to Mike Klis of 9news.com in Denver, the Broncos called and asked about Bradford's availability.
According to Mike Klis of 9news.com in Denver, the Broncos called and asked about Bradford's availability.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Sam Bradford Reportedly Wants Out of Philadelphia
8:39 PM /
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The Philadelphia Eagles have been informed that quarterback Sam Bradford wants to be traded and will not be showing up for their offseason program any longer, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Bradford is upset at the Eagles' trade last week for the No. 2 overall pick to draft a quarterback.
Bradford is upset at the Eagles' trade last week for the No. 2 overall pick to draft a quarterback.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Wrestling: Sooners Honored at Annual Spring Banquet
3:01 PM /
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The University of Oklahoma wrestling team celebrated the 2015-16 season on Friday evening with its annual spring banquet, held at the Cobblestone Creek Golf Course.
The Sooners were joined by friends, family and fans to highlight the past season’s achievements with dinner, awards and a social. Several wrestlers received awards handed out by head coach Mark Cody, associate head coach Michael Lightner, assistants Andrew Howe and Kendric Maple and trainer Chris Watson.
The Sooners were joined by friends, family and fans to highlight the past season’s achievements with dinner, awards and a social. Several wrestlers received awards handed out by head coach Mark Cody, associate head coach Michael Lightner, assistants Andrew Howe and Kendric Maple and trainer Chris Watson.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
WR John Humphrey Announces Plans to Transfer From Oklahoma
7:55 PM /
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Oklahoma redshirt freshman wide receiver John Humphrey has decided to transfer, he announced Wednesday afternoon on his Twitter account.
Bob Stoops: Sterling Shepard Will Be A 'Fabulous' NFL Player
8:18 AM /
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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said that he expects former Sooner receiver Sterling Shepard to be “fabulous” at the next level.
Shepard, a former Heritage Hall standout, caught 233 career passes for 3,482 yards and 26 touchdowns during his four seasons with the Sooners. Last year, he led OU with 1,288 receiving yards and 11 scores.
Shepard, a former Heritage Hall standout, caught 233 career passes for 3,482 yards and 26 touchdowns during his four seasons with the Sooners. Last year, he led OU with 1,288 receiving yards and 11 scores.
Monday, April 18, 2016
NTSB: Pilot to Blame For Crash That Killed Steve Davis
7:04 PM /
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The National Transportation Safety Board blames the pilot for a plane crash three years ago that killed him and former OU quarterback Steve Davis.
Pilot Wesley Caves, 58, and Davis, 60, died on March 17, 2013, when the plane crashed into houses near the airport in South Bend, Indiana.
Pilot Wesley Caves, 58, and Davis, 60, died on March 17, 2013, when the plane crashed into houses near the airport in South Bend, Indiana.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Eric Striker Named Recipient of the Otis Sullivant Award for Perceptivity
2:40 PM /
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OU linebacker Eric Striker was named the 2016 recipient of the Otis Sullivant Award for Perceptivity at the University of Oklahoma, according to a press release from the OU Office of Public Affairs.
Striker is the 15th recipient of the award, but the first student to ever receive it.
Striker is the 15th recipient of the award, but the first student to ever receive it.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
MBB: Kevin Kruger Joins Oklahoma Staff
3:16 PM /
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University of Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger announced Wednesday the hiring of Kevin Kruger as assistant coach.
The son of Lon Kruger, Kevin returns to Norman after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach for Northern Arizona University. Prior to NAU, he spent the 2013-14 campaign serving as a graduate assistant for the Sooners.
The son of Lon Kruger, Kevin returns to Norman after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach for Northern Arizona University. Prior to NAU, he spent the 2013-14 campaign serving as a graduate assistant for the Sooners.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
OU's Hunter Haley Named National Player of the Week
1:23 PM /
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University of Oklahoma baseball senior left fielder Hunter Haley (Nacogdoches, Texas) was named a Louisville Player National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball News on Monday. Haley powered the Sooner lineup with a Big 12-leading three home runs in a 3-1 week at home.
Oklahoma has had three players named National Player of the Week by CBN in the last three seasons as Haley joins former teammates Kolbey Carpenter (2/23/15) and Mac James (3/10/14). Haley’s honor marks the first weekly award for the Sooners in 2016.
Oklahoma has had three players named National Player of the Week by CBN in the last three seasons as Haley joins former teammates Kolbey Carpenter (2/23/15) and Mac James (3/10/14). Haley’s honor marks the first weekly award for the Sooners in 2016.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Former Sooner Trevor Knight Named Texas A&M Starting QB
8:13 PM /
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Kevin Sumlin on Monday named senior Trevor Knight his starter over junior Jake Hubenak. Knight is a former starter at Oklahoma and is eligible to play immediately following his transfer in January, since he already has graduated from OU.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Oklahoma QBs Impressive in Spring Game
10:02 PM /
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Last season's Heisman hopeful Baker Mayfield and new Sooner Kyler Murray performed well in Saturday's Red-White Spring Game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.
Mayfield completed 13 of 18 passes for 142 yards, and Murray connected on 6 of 10 throws for 136 yards. Murray also threw for two touchdowns and ran for another.
Mayfield completed 13 of 18 passes for 142 yards, and Murray connected on 6 of 10 throws for 136 yards. Murray also threw for two touchdowns and ran for another.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Joe Castiglione Disagrees with NCAA's Decision to Ban Satellite Camps
8:57 PM /
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The NCAA has outlawed satellite camps, effective immediately, with a ruling on Friday by the Division I Council announcing it will require FBS programs to conduct all clinics at school facilities.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione spoke out against the ruling saying the Sooners voted against regulating satellite camps, putting them among the Big 12’s minority vote.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione spoke out against the ruling saying the Sooners voted against regulating satellite camps, putting them among the Big 12’s minority vote.
Former Sooner Aaron Colvin Suspended Four Games
7:11 PM /
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Former Oklahoma and current Jaguars cornerback Aaron Colvin will be suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancing drugs.
Colvin addressed the suspension on his twitter account, tweeting the following statement:
Colvin addressed the suspension on his twitter account, tweeting the following statement:
Monday, April 4, 2016
M Gymnastics: Mark Williams Named MPSF Coach of the Year
6:09 PM /
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Oklahoma men’s gymnastics coach Mark Williams was named the MPSF Coach of the Year for the 12th time in his 17-year career, and the second year in a row, the conference announced Monday.
Williams guided his team to its fifth straight MPSF Conference title over the weekend. The Sooners notched an MPSF Championship-record 448.050, which included an NCAA-record 77.000 on parallel bars, to claim the crown.
Williams guided his team to its fifth straight MPSF Conference title over the weekend. The Sooners notched an MPSF Championship-record 448.050, which included an NCAA-record 77.000 on parallel bars, to claim the crown.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
M Gymnastics: Sooners Claim Fifth Straight MPSF Conference Title
7:37 PM /
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The top-ranked Oklahoma men’s gymnastics team won its fifth consecutive conference title Saturday night, placing first at the 2016 MPSF Conference Championship in Palo Alto, Calif., with a team score of 448.050.
In addition to the team title, three Sooners claimed individual conference championships, with junior Allan Bower winning the all-around (90.100), senior Kanji Oyama claiming his third straight vault title (15.400) and freshman Yul Moldauer taking parallel bars (16.100).
In addition to the team title, three Sooners claimed individual conference championships, with junior Allan Bower winning the all-around (90.100), senior Kanji Oyama claiming his third straight vault title (15.400) and freshman Yul Moldauer taking parallel bars (16.100).
Buddy Hield Named Naismith College Basketball Player of the Year
6:33 PM /
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After spearheading the Sooners’ postseason run to the Final Four, University of Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield has been named the 2016 James A. Naismith Trophy winner as the most outstanding men’s college basketball player, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.
Hield, who becomes the second Sooner to claim the award (Blake Griffin, 2009), was honored at the Naismith Awards Brunch delivered by UPS earlier today at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Houston. The other Naismith Trophy finalists were Malcolm Brogdon (University of Virginia), Tyler Ulis (University of Kentucky) and Denzel Valentine (Michigan State University).
Hield, who becomes the second Sooner to claim the award (Blake Griffin, 2009), was honored at the Naismith Awards Brunch delivered by UPS earlier today at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Houston. The other Naismith Trophy finalists were Malcolm Brogdon (University of Virginia), Tyler Ulis (University of Kentucky) and Denzel Valentine (Michigan State University).
Saturday, April 2, 2016
W Gymnastics: Sooners Claim Seventh Straight Regional Title
11:56 PM /
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For the seventh straight season, the No. 1 Oklahoma women's gymnastics team has claimed a regional title, doing so in 2016 with a 197.575 at the NCAA Iowa City Regional on Saturday inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
With the regional win, the Sooners advance to the NCAA Championships for the 13th consecutive season. OU posted the top team score and captured individual honors on all four events.
"Great energy. Cool confidence. Incredible spirit. That pretty much sums it up," OU head coach K.J. Kindler said of her team's performance.
With the regional win, the Sooners advance to the NCAA Championships for the 13th consecutive season. OU posted the top team score and captured individual honors on all four events.
"Great energy. Cool confidence. Incredible spirit. That pretty much sums it up," OU head coach K.J. Kindler said of her team's performance.
Villanova Routs Oklahoma in Final Four
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Photo Credit: IAN MAULE/Tulsa World |
Oklahoma’s shell-shocked players answered questions in church-like whispers while trying to explain what went wrong in Saturday’s 95-51 loss to Villanova in a national semifinal contest.
OU Volleyball Player Madison Ward to Sing National Anthem at Final Four
2:01 PM /
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The NCAA announced on Saturday morning that four student athletes would be lending their talents to perform the National Anthem prior to the Final Four games.
Every team that is a part of the Final Four will be represented by one singer.
Every team that is a part of the Final Four will be represented by one singer.
Oscar Robertson: Buddy Hield Is Better All-Around Player Than Steph Curry
11:42 AM /
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One of the best all-around players ever believes college basketball’s biggest star possesses a more well-rounded game than the soon-to-be back-to-back NBA MVP.
Buddy Hield, presented the Oscar Robertson Trophy on Friday as the nation’s top player, was praised by the award’s namesake as being more than just an incredible shooter, unlike Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
Buddy Hield, presented the Oscar Robertson Trophy on Friday as the nation’s top player, was praised by the award’s namesake as being more than just an incredible shooter, unlike Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
Friday, April 1, 2016
Tubbs, Sampson See A Lot Similarities In Sooners And Teams They Led to Final Four
5:12 PM /
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Saturday evening, the Lon Kruger-coached Sooners meet Villanova inside Houston’s NRG Stadium. And when they do, both Billy Tubbs and Kelvin Sampson — the last two coaches to skipper the Sooner men to the Final Four — will again see plenty they recognize from their best days on the Sooner bench.
Perhaps not so surprisingly, the similarities each man sees are not necessarily the same.
Perhaps not so surprisingly, the similarities each man sees are not necessarily the same.
Buddy Hield Wins Oscar Robertson Trophy
2:26 PM /
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Buddy Hield has been named the 2016 recipient of the US Basketball Writers Association Oscar Robertson Trophy, honoring the Division I player of the year.
Hield was handed the trophy by the legendary Robertson Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston, site of the Final Four.
Hield was handed the trophy by the legendary Robertson Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston, site of the Final Four.
Buddy Hield Didn't Let a Dream Die Despite Growing Up Without a Basketball Goal
12:08 PM /
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Buddy Hield's homemade basketball goal. (Photo Credit: Jeff Goodman/Twitter) |
Buddy Hield believed he would be a basketball star, even when he had no place to play. Growing up in the Bahamas, Hield didn’t mind that his family couldn’t afford hot water or that he had to share a mattress with his mother and six siblings, often finding it easier just to sleep on the floor.