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Pro softball players unionize, seek AUSL recognition and CBA for 2027
Athletes Unlimited Softball League players announced plans to unionize and have asked the AUSL to voluntarily recognize the union ahead of any potential collective bargaining agreement for the 2027 season. The AUSL completed its second season this summer and its first with six markets — including expansion OKC Spark and Portland Cascade. The Spark, led by former UCLA softball star Maya Brady , went 13-12 and finished in fourth place.
Thunder vs Pacers highlights: OKC beats Indiana in OT in Tyrese Haliburton's return
The OKC Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday to secure a 114-112 overtime home win It's the first victory of this preseason for OKC (1-3). Jared McCain led the way with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists on 6-for-13 shooting from the field (6 for 12 from deep) in 18 minutes off the bench. And when McCain didn't suit up during overtime for resting purposes, Zhaire Smith closed out the contest.
Oklahoma State football shuts out Murray State ahead of Big 12 debut | Replay, highlights
STILLWATER — Everything went the way of Oklahoma State this time in a game it was heavily favored Drew Mestemaker threw a career-high five touchdowns and the Cowboys' defense pitched a shutout in a 59-0 blowout of FCS Murray State on Saturday night at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Cowboys are 2-1, just as most expected. But there is the unexpected win over Oregon and a letdown against Tulsa that opened the season. Now, OSU has Big 12 play waiting with a trip to West Virginia next week.
Oklahoma State football shuts out Murray State ahead of Big 12 debut | Replay, highlights
1:08 am CT September 20, 2026 Catch up on the Cowboys Some postgame reading... 11:14 pm CT September 19, 2026 Oklahoma State football OL Shaun Torgeson on WR Justin Bowick: 'He's a dude' Justin Bowick had his breakout game for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, catching nine passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns in a 59-0 win over Murray State on Saturday.
What channel is Lions vs Bills on tonight? NFL Thursday Night Football time, TV schedule
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will host Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium to kick off Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday Night Football. The Lions survived the Saints for a 31-30 overtime win at home on Sunday, while the Bills held on for a 36-31 road win over the Texans. Here's how to watch the Bills-Lions game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: What time is Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills in NFL Week 2?
Texas Tech softball stuns Alabama on Mia Williams' HR to force WCWS semifinal Game 2
Updated June 1, 2026, 9:45 p.m. CT Mia Williams was due. The standout second baseman is one of Texas Tech’s top hitters but was 0 for 3 when she stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the seventh inning against Alabama. With the game tied, Williams led off, and her struggles leading up to that point were quickly wiped away with one swing of the bat.
Spurs vs Knicks NBA Finals schedule: Playoff dates, game times, TV channels
May 30, 2026, 11:17 p.m. ET The matchup is set for the 2026 NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in a best-of-seven series with a championship on the line. Victor Wembanyama and Spurs outlasted the reigning champion OKC Thunder for a 111-103 win in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals Saturday night at Paycom Center. Game 1 between San Antonio and New York is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, June 3, in Oklahoma City.
Texas softball vs Mississippi State highlights: Longhorns eliminate Bulldogs from WCWS
Updated May 29, 2026, 9:29 p.m. CT Kaiah Altmeyer had yet to hit a home run wearing the burnt orange jersey. It wasn’t until reigning NCAA softball champion Texas faced elimination in the Women's College World Series that she met her moment. Altmeyer's two-run homer in the second inning sparked the Longhorns’ 4-0 win over Mississippi State on Friday night at Devon Park. “I think once the ball went off the bat, I knew it was out,” Altmeyer said.
UCLA softball vs Alabama live updates, score, highlights in WCWS Game 3
May 28, 2026, 6:05 p.m. ET Megan Grant and the UCLA Bruins will face Jocelyn Briski and the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Top-seeded Alabama (54-7) swept LSU to win the Tuscaloosa Super Regional. UCLA (52-8) dominated UCF 9-1 and 14-4 to claim the Los Angeles Super Regional and advance to the WCWS.
Thunder vs Spurs highlights: SGA, OKC take Game 5, move one win away from NBA Finals
Updated May 26, 2026, 11:05 p.m. PT Oklahoma City is one win from the NBA Finals. The Thunder — 48 hours after playing its worst game of the postseason — played arguably its best in a 127-114 win over the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. OKC now leads the series 3-2 as it shifts back to San Antonio. Game 6 is set for 7:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. And there is no telling what will happen in this topsy-turvy series.
OU softball upset by Texas A&M after 5-run sixth inning, weather delay
Top-ranked Oklahoma softball was upset by No. 12 Texas A&M 8-5 in a game suspended due to weather. Texas A&M scored five runs in the sixth inning after play resumed to secure the victory. The loss was Texas A&M's first win over the Sooners since 2012. Oklahoma's lead in the SEC conference standings is now just one game over Alabama and Florida. Down goes No. 1. Top-ranked Oklahoma softball was upset by No. 12 Texas A&M 8-5 in the first of a three-game series at Davis Diamond in College Station.
OU softball vs Texas A&M live score updates: Sooners-Aggies game suspended
Colton Sulley and Jeff Patterson, The Oklahoman Updated Fri, May 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM UTC OU softball vs Texas A&M live score updates: Sooners-Aggies game suspended Top-ranked Oklahoma softball's game against No. 12 Texas A&M on Thursday was suspended with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning due to lightning. The Sooners led the Aggies 5-3 behind a season-high eight strikeouts from ace Audrey Lowry and a second-inning, two-run homer by Ella Parker.
Freed-Hardeman defeats Langston to win second NAIA men's basketball championship
Jordan Davis and Jeff Patterson, The Oklahoman For the second time in program history, Freed-Hardeman has won an NAIA men's basketball championship . Freed-Hardeman defeated Langston 76-71 on Tuesday in a rematch of the 2024 NAIA final at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The victory marked Freed Hardeman (35-1)'s 32nd consecutive win of the season behind an 18-point outing by grad senior Phil Horton while grabbing seven rebounds.
OU football vs LSU highlights: Sooners survive Tigers to likely lock up CFP berth
Colton Sulley Joe Mussatto Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman NORMAN — The Oklahoma Sooners’ dreams of returning to the College Football Playoff are alive and well. Coach Brent Venables and the Sooners survived LSU for a 17-13 win Saturday at Owen Field in Norman that will all but lock up the Sooners’ first trip to the CFP since 2019. “Hard to kill,” Venables said on the ABC broadcast.
OU football vs Alabama live updates, score, SEC highlights for Sooners-Crimson Tide
Colton Sulley Jenni Carlson Jeff Patterson Jacob Unruh The Oklahoman TUSCALOOSA, AL — Oklahoma controls its own destiny in the College Football Playoff race. The Sooners are ranked No. 11 in the CFP rankings with three games left in the regular season. If OU takes care of business, it's in.
Oklahoma State football vs Kansas State live updates, score, highlights for Big 12 game
STILLWATER — After a week off, Oklahoma State football is back on the field, playing host to Kansas State. The Cowboys (1-8, 0-6 Big 12) face the Wildcats (4-5, 3-3) at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. Follow along for live updates from the OSU-Kansas State game below: More: Justin Blackmon joins OSU football Ring of Honor with Cowboys recalling unique personality Watch Oklahoma State vs Kansas State live with Fubo Need a news break?
Oklahoma State wrestling at National Duals live updates, Cowboys open vs Cornell
Scott Wright Jacob Unruh Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman Coach David Taylor and the Oklahoma State wrestling team continue the 2025-26 regular season at the inaugural National Duals Invitational Saturday at the BOK Center in Tulsa.. Here's what you need to know about the Cowboys at National Duals today: More: Oklahoma State wrestling's David Taylor built a deep team that presents tough lineup decisions What time does the National Duals Invitational start today? At BOK Center in Tulsa.
OU football vs Tennessee live updates, score, highlights for Sooners-Volunteers SEC game
KNOXVILLE, TN — Oklahoma travels to face Tennessee in what is likely a College Football Playoff elimination game. Following their second loss of the season to Ole Miss last week, the Sooners (6-2, 2-2 SEC) turn the page to a familiar face in coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee on the road at night. The Volunteers (6-2, 3-2 SEC) lead the SEC and the Power Four in scoring offense with 45.6 points per game.
Oklahoma State football vs Kansas highlights: Jalon Daniels, Jayhawks roll past Cowboys
Scott Wright Jenni Carlson Jacob Unruh Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman Oklahoma State football did not pick up that elusive Big 12 victory, even with one of its true quarterbacks healthy. The Cowboys led Kansas early and trailed just by a field goal at halftime before ultimately falling 38-21 Saturday afternoon at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for an eighth straight loss. OSU (1-8, 0-6) still has not won a Big 12 game since the end of the 2023 regular season.
Oklahoma State football vs Houston highlights: Cougars rolls past shorthanded Cowboys
Scott Wright Jacob Unruh Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s offense again sputtered and the Cowboys’ losing streak continued. OSU (1-5, 0-3 Big 12) had little momentum outside of an early trick-play touchdown in a 39-17 loss to Houston on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium, dropping a fifth straight game and third straight since the firing of longtime coach Mike Gundy. The Cowboys, thinned out by roster departures and injuries, amassed just 225 offensive yards.
Oklahoma State football vs Arizona live updates: Week 6 game score, highlights
Scott Wright Joe Mussatto Jacob Unruh Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman TUCSON, AZ — Oklahoma State is set to play at conference game at Arizona for the first time ever, now in the Wildcats' second season as a Big 12 member. The Cowboys (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) will kick off against Arizona (3-1, 0-1) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Arizona Stadium The Pokes enter the game looking for their first win over a Big 12 opponent since defeating BYU in double-overtime on Nov. 25, 2023.
OU football vs Temple highlights: John Mateer, Sooners' defense dominate Owls in Week 3
Colton Sulley Joe Mussatto Jeff Patterson The Oklahoman PHILADELPHIA — The OU football defense showed no mercy in a 42-3 win at Temple on Saturday, Sept. 13. OU held Temple to 104 yards. The Owls averaged a measly 1.9 yards per play. John Mateer and the Sooner offense sputtered at times, but they still amassed almost 500 yards of offense. Mateer had one rushing touchdown — going 51 yards untouched — and one passing touchdown. Tory Blaylock rushed for 100 yards on 14 carries.
Oklahoma State football schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2025 OSU Cowboys
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team, all in one nice convenient place. See Oklahoma State football ticket prices for every game this season More: Oklahoma State football depth chart revealed: See full roster, who won position battles Oklahoma State football 2025 schedule Aug. 28 (Thursday): vs. Tennessee-Martin, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+ Sept. 6: at Oregon, 2:30 p.m., CBS Sept. 19 (Friday): vs. Tulsa, 6 p.m., ESPN Sept. 27: vs. Baylor Oct. 4: at Arizona Oct.
Oklahoma State softball adds former top recruit Kaya Booker in transfer portal
Coach Kenny Gajewski and the Oklahoma State softball program are adding to their transfer portal haul with a former top-50 recruit. Former Georgia Tech outfielder Kaya Booker is joining the Cowgirls and will have four years of eligibility after taking a medical redshirt for her freshman season. “We’re very excited to add Kaya to the team,” Gajewski said in a release.
Oklahoma State softball adds Indiana OF Melina Wilkison in transfer portal
What is Oklahoma State softball getting in former Melina Wilkison, the Indiana outfielder who joined the Cowgirls via the transfer portal earlier this week? “Melina is the type of the player that our fans at OSU are going to love,” OSU coach Kenny Gajewski said in a release Saturday. “She brings speed, power and a toughness that will resonate in a big way with Oklahoma State fans.
Live: Tornadoes spotted, multiple tornado warnings issued as storms push across Oklahoma
Another round of severe storms is crossing the midwest this evening, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, large hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding are all possible through Tuesday evening as a round of storms move through Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa.
NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech softball hold off UCLA to reach WCWS semifinals
Gerry Glasco stepped over from his third-base coaching box to prepare his runner, Makayla Garcia, for what he was about to ask her to do. “If we get to two strikes, I want you to go,” the Texas Tech coach told her. “I just want you to take off and go. “Kamikaze.” Texas Tech batter Victoria Valdez got her second strike, and on the next pitch, Garcia followed Glasco’s directions.
Thunder vs Timberwolves live score updates, prediction, watch NBA Western Conference finals Game 3 Original
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It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Saturday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Thunder rolled to a pair of home wins to open the series — 114-88 in Game 1 and 118-103 in Game 2. The game is a playoff homecoming for Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, who grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minnehaha Academy before playing one year of college basketball at Gonzaga.
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Watch Wyatt Hendrickson deliver 'biggest upset' in NCAA wrestling history for OSU Cowboys
Daniel Cormier's voice broke as the crowd roared at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The former Oklahoma State wrestling great and UFC champion was in disbelief. So was his partner on the ESPN commentary team Saturday night, former Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs. Oklahoma State heavyweight wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off the unthinkable — rallying with a late takedown to beat 2021 Olympic champion Gable Steveson, 5-4, to close out the 2025 NCAA wrestling championships.
Wyatt Hendrickson upsets Gable Steveson for heavyweight title at NCAA wrestling finals
PHILADELPHIA — Oklahoma State wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson upset Olympic champion Gable Steveson for a 5-4 win in the NCAA heavyweight finals Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center. The former Air Force wrestler then greeted family, as well as President Trump and Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin. “He’s a great leader,” OSU coach David Taylor recently said. "He’s got a great personality. From the very first day he stepped in the room, he’s been a guy people gravitated toward.
Nolan Schubart powers Oklahoma State baseball past Mississippi State in College Classic
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Oklahoma State baseball vs Texas A&M score, live updates in Astros Foundation College Classic
Coach Josh Holliday and the 25th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys face the second-ranked Texas A&M Aggies in the Astros Foundation College Classic Tournament Saturday night at Daikin Park in Houston. The Cowboys (4-4) lost to No. 1 Tennessee 5-2 on Friday and will face No. 16 Mississippi State on Sunday.
Oklahoma State baseball vs Tennessee live score updates from Cowboys-Volunteers
Coach Josh Holliday and the 25th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys head south to face the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in the Astros Foundation College Classic Tournament Friday afternoon at Daikin Park in Houston. The Cowboys (4-3) will face No. 2 Texas A&M on Saturday and No. 16 Mississippi State on Sunday.
Oklahoma State football game time vs Arizona State moved up due to weather concerns
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Arizona State Sun Devils will meet a little bit earlier than scheduled Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The Big 12 Conference and the two schools announced Friday night that the Week 10 college football game would start at 2:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m., due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game will be broadcast on FS2 nationally and Fox in Oklahoma and Arizona.
Oklahoma State football vs Kansas State recap: Wildcats hand Cowboys second straight loss
Scott Wright Justin Martinez Jeff Patterson Jacob Unruh The Oklahoman (This article has been updated with new information.) UPDATE: The Oklahoma State Cowboys suffered their second straight loss in a 42-20 rout at Kansas State on Saturday in Week 5 of the college football season. MANHATTAN, Kan. — The No. 20-ranked Oklahoma State football team will face No. 25 Kansas State at 11 a.m. Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas. Both teams are looking to avoid an 0-2 start to Big 12 play.
Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez intercepts 49ers' Brock Purdy in NFC Championship Game
The last time Malcolm Rodriguez picked off Brock Purdy, he took it to the house at Iowa State. This one was even bigger. Rodriguez, the former Oklahoma State linebacker, intercepted Purdy in the second quarter of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday at San Francisco. It set up a touchdown to give Detroit a 21-7 lead late in the first half with its first trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
What channel is Oklahoma State football vs. BYU on Saturday? Time, TV for Cowboys-Cougars
Coach Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State football team host BYU in Saturday's regular-season finale with a shot at the Big 12 Championship Game on the line. The Cowboys (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) are coming off a 43-30 comeback win last Saturday at Houston. The Cougars (5-6, 2-6) need a win for bowl eligibility after a 31-24 loss to OU last Saturday in Provo, Utah.
What channel is Oklahoma State football vs. Houston on Saturday? Time, TV for Week 12 game
Coach Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State football team remain in the thick of the Big 12 title race with two games left as the Cowboys head to Houston. After a 45-3 loss last Saturday, the Cowboys (7-3, 5-2 Big 12) are in a four-way tie for second place with OU, Kansas State and Iowa State. The Cougars (4-6, 2-5) need beat OSU and UCF to reach bowl eligibility.
What channel is Oklahoma State football vs. UCF on Saturday? Time, TV schedule
Coach Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State football team hit the closing stretch of the 2023 season with three games against Big 12 newcomers, starting Saturday at UCF. The Cowboys (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) are on a five-game win streak, including last Saturday's 27-24 victory over OU in Stillwater. The Knights (4-5, 1-5) snapped a five-game skid last Saturday with a 28-26 win at Cincinnati.
Oklahoma State football bowl projections 2023: Cowboys keep rising with Bedlam up next
Despite a fourth consecutive win, there wasn't a ton of movement in Oklahoma State's bowl projections this week. But a fifth straight victory would surely raise the floor for the Cowboys (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) to something closer to the Alamo Bowl. Here are the latest 2023 bowl projections for OSU heading into this week's game vs. OU: More:Bedlam football series isn't dead, but obstacles remain, OU, OSU athletic directors say 2023 Oklahoma State football bowl projections USA Today: Texas Bowl vs.
When is Bedlam 2023? Time, TV options for OU football vs. Oklahoma State game on Nov. 4
Bedlam is only nine days out, and it sure would be nice to know when exactly the game is, right? The Big 12 Conference announced Monday the kickoff times and TV listings for only two games in Week 10, but the final Bedlam football showdown for the foreseeable future wasn't one of them. OU and OSU will meet in Stillwater on Nov. 4, but the game was one of five the league tabbed for a six-day selection, meaning the time and TV listings will not be announced until Saturday night or on Sunday.
OU football: What to know about the Oklahoma Sooners' 2023 schedule, roster and more
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Oklahoma Sooners football team, all in one nice convenient place.
Oklahoma high school football 2023 season preview: The top players, teams and more
The high school football season is almost and The Oklahoman has you covered. If you don't already have a digital subscription, there's no time better to sign up than now. So, get to know the new coaches, top players, games to watch and more.
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