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From the first to the beginning of the bottom of the fifth, Alabama pitchers retired 13 of 17 Oklahoma batters, with only one Sooner reaching at least second.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 4

Oklahoma Guard Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

One week after Oklahoma’s season ended in the Sweet 16, one of the Sooners’ key contributors has decided that she’ll explore other options. Guard Zya Vann announced Saturday that she will enter the transfer portal.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 4

Oklahoma Withstands Baylor’s Second-Half Surge, Advances to Crown Championship Game

The Sooners are one win away from a championship. Oklahoma defeated Baylor 82-69 in the College Basketball Crown semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday. The win follows the Sooners’ overtime victory over Colorado in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 4

Kendall Wells Ties NCAA Freshman Mark as Oklahoma Finishes off Sweep of Kentucky

Kendall Wells doesn't show any signs of slowing down. The Oklahoma freshman catcher blasted her 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning of Saturday's 12-2 win over Kentucky at Love's Field to finish off the series sweep.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 4

How Oklahoma Kicker Tate Sandell has 'Elevated' Sooners' Special Teams Unit

Every member of Oklahoma’s 2025 team ended the season with a bad taste in their mouth. That sting was likely more painful for Tate Sandell. Sandell, who won the Lou Groza Award for his outstanding 2025 season, missed two field-goal attempts during the Sooners’ 34-24 loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff First Round.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 3

Miali Guachino Coming on Strong for Oklahoma as it Prepares to Enter Critical Stretch

On the fourth pitch of Friday’s game, Miali Guachino surrendered a home run to right. Guachino took a deep breath, flushed the homer out of her system and went to work.

Cameron Johnson News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 3

Oklahoma Rebounds with Game 2 Win over Alabama Behind Gem from Cameron Johnson

The Cameron Johnson who pitched on Friday was far different than the one who showed up in Baton Rouge two weeks ago. Johnson, 14 days removed from his rough outing in the Sooners’ lopsided loss to LSU, pitched a gem and helped his team defeat No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 3

Oklahoma Sooners’ star freshman seizing key opportunity to back up elite recruiting status, turning heads early on

With Xavier Robinson missing the spring, key Oklahoma Sooners freshman Jonathan Hatton is already backing up his elite recruiting status. The Oklahoma Sooners under Brent Venables have built a tremendous recruiting base over the years.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 3

Lexi McDaniel's big Game Lifts Oklahoma to Another Run-Rule Victory

Freshman Lexi McDaniel had her second career five-RBI day and Kendall Wells moved a step closer to (more) history to lift Oklahoma to a 9-1, five-inning win over Kentucky on Friday at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 3

Courtland Guillory’s Confidence Fuel Oklahoma’s Cornerback Room Ahead of a Tough 2026

To become the first true freshman to start at cornerback for Oklahoma since 2015, you need a certain kind of attitude. At a position where attention usually means trouble, confidence is a must.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 2

Freshman Star Kai Minor is Thriving as Oklahoma's Leadoff Hitter

A pair of OU freshmen are leading the way. Kendall Wells is hurtling toward virtually every home run record in her first year as a Sooner, but lately

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Bad news keeps piling up for the Oklahoma Sooners in spring camp, but there’s no reason to panic yet

The Oklahoma Sooners have already battled some injuries throughout spring training, but there’s a positive silver lining. Fans of the Oklahoma Sooners have gotten used to some tough injury news in recent seasons.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 2

Can a Local Product Emerge as Oklahoma’s Answer to Depth at Linebacker?

One of the major challenges for Oklahoma’s defense this spring is rebuilding the depth that was lost this past winter. Linebacker is no exception. Kendal

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 2

Bowe Bentley's 'Maturity' is Allowing him to Play 'Confident' in First Spring at Oklahoma

In the days before this new era of player empowerment, there were non-negotiables a program must have in order to be in the running for the top-tier of talent out of high school.

Oklahoma Moves Up Friday Matchup with Alabama Due to Inclement Weather

The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners will face the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Kimrey Family Stadium as scheduled. However, the second game of the series has been moved up.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 2

No. 3 Oklahoma Hosts Kentucky in Final Tuneup Before Texas

There’s no place like home. No. 3 Oklahoma is excited to get to spend an entire weekend at Love’s Field after spending much of the last two weeks on the

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 2

Oklahoma Seek SEC Redemption With Big Home Series vs. Ranked Alabama

Kimrey Family Stadium sets the stage for another ranked SEC showdown this weekend as the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners host the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide. The two programs arrive in Norman from opposite ends of the momentum spectrum.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma Regroups to Earn Overtime Win vs. Colorado in College Basketball Crown

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Sooners found a way to win their first game in nearly a month. Oklahoma defeated former Big 12 rival Colorado 90-86 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 1

Sooners get delayed news that felt inevitable after one big shocking change that happened earlier in the offseason

The Oklahoma Sooners had the No. 1 running back in the 2028 recruiting class in Micah Rhodes, who decided to leave after OU lost RB coach DeMarco Murray to the Kansas City Chiefs The Oklahoma Sooners had a shocking development this offseason that, in a way, hurt them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

How Oklahoma Freshman DE Jake Kreul's 'Mindset' has Impressed Older Teammates

Defensive end Jake Kreul showed why he was such a highly touted prospect during the first week of spring ball. Kreul is one of the 24 players from the Class of 2026 who signed with Oklahoma in December.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / April 1

OU Softball’s Win Over LSU Sparks Record ESPN Viewership

The top-ranked Southeastern Conference showdown between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Louisiana State Tigers has made viewership history. According to

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma Adjusts Start Time of Friday's Contest Against Kentucky

Oklahoma shifted the schedule for this weekend’s series against Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon. Friday’s contest, which was originally scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 3

Oklahoma loses No. 1 RB recruit with Texas looming large

Now that he's officially decommitted from Oklahoma, the safe bet is that the four-star winds up back in Texas with the Longhorns.

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / April 1

Sooners vs. Buffaloes: A Different Kind of March Test in Las Vegas

There’s something unusual about this stage. Not the lights—Las Vegas always delivers those. Not the stakes—postseason basketball, regardless of the tournament, always carries urgency.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Sooners get terrible news out of spring practice from more than one player expecting a big 2026 season

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to make a jump in 2026. Last season, they lost in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff. The next season is still a ways away, but the start of their journey back to where they were and beyond is off to a bit of a rough start.