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Oklahoma Star Kendall Wells' Ability to Handle Attention and Expectations has Impressed Patty Gasso

Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells has stayed in the news for all the right reasons. The freshman star is shattering home run records, and on Wednesday,

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Oklahoma's Staff Approach Has Kept the OU Pitchers Fresh

Oklahoma’s pitching staff is in a healthy place as the regular season winds down. OU coach Patty Gasso and pitching coach Jennifer Rocha have adopted

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / April 29

Four Strong: Oklahoma Sets the Standard With Nation-Leading Player of the Year Finalists

At this point in the season, the conversation around the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners is no longer about whether they’re elite. That’s long been established.…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 29

Four Oklahoma Players Make Top 25 List for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Oklahoma led the way in players named to the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 list that was announced on Wednesday. Four Sooners — Gabbie Garcia, Kai Minor, Ella Parker and Kendall Wells — were named to the list.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 29

Oklahoma Extends Two New Offers to Class of 2028 Blue-Chip Prospects

Oklahoma has arguably the best 2027 recruiting class, and the Sooners are working to make their 2028 class just as strong. Over the last couple of days, OU sent offers to Class of 2028 wide receiver Carter St.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 29

How Oklahoma's QBs are Embracing Their 'Fun' Quarterback Room

All four of Oklahoma’s quarterbacks are fairly new to the program. John Mateer, Whitt Newbauer and Jett Niu all played their first seasons with the Sooners in 2025, while true freshman Bowe Bentley enrolled in January.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 29

Why Oklahoma DT James Carrington Can Help Sooners as a True Freshman

True freshman defensive tackle James Carrington almost certainly won’t be a starter in 2026, but OU coach Brent Venables doesn’t expect him to be silent.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 29

Oklahoma Offers Top 10 Overall Prospect from Class of 2028

With two years in the SEC under its belt, Oklahoma has begun to open up new recruiting pipelines across the southeast. The Sooners will hope that their new pipelines pay dividends as they pursue Braylon Clark.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 28

Oklahoma's Kierston Deal Making the Most of Final Collegiate Year

Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso didn't do a usual vote before the season to name captains. Instead, she asked players to reach out to her via text if they were interested in being a part of of the leadership group on the team.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Oklahoma Sooners land elite defender over a handful of blue-blood teams to help boost their 2027 class after recent fall

The Oklahoma Sooners needed to land another recruit to help their 2027 class, but this one is a defensive player. The Oklahoma Sooners just landed defensive tackle Sione Felila, a 2027 three-star recruit who can easily be a four-star by the time he gets on campus.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 28

Did Oklahoma Strengthen its Spot Atop the Polls After Sweeping Georgia?

There was little doubt Oklahoma would remain atop the NFCA/Go Rout coaches' poll after sweeping Georgia. It was just a matter of whether the Sooners would strengthen their grip on the top spot after remaining No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 28

A Look at Oklahoma's SEC Tournament Scenarios Heading Into Final Weekend of Regular Season

Heading into the final weekend of the conference race, Oklahoma controls its own destiny in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee gave the Sooners even more wiggle room by beating Alabama on Sunday and Monday to take the series and put the Crimson Tide two games behind Oklahoma in the SEC standings.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Oklahoma Dips Into the G League to Add a Center

Tapping into the NBA’s G-League for ready-made, plug-and-play talent is quickly becoming a trend in college basketball. Count the Oklahoma Sooners as the next team to try in the form of 6-11 center Akoldah Gak.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Oklahoma Joins the Race for Class of 2028 5-star Edge Rusher

Jayden Bell’s skill set has caught the attention of dozens of major college football programs, and now the Sooners have joined in pursuing the edge rusher.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Kai Minor's Maturing Approach Helping Oklahoma's Offense go

Kai Minor doesn’t lack in confidence. “Just trusting in myself,” Minor said of her state of mind entering the final week of the regular season following Sunday’s 6-5 win over Georgia.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Three Oklahoma Stars Selected in AUSL College Provisional Draft

Three Oklahoma seniors were selected in the AUSL provisional draft, the league announced. Pitcher Sydney Berzon, outfielder Abby Dayton and utility player Isabela Emerling are invited to join the league's reserve pool upon the completion of the collegiate season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Oklahoma Sooners lose a former committed player who’s deciding to go to a worse program for more playing time

The Oklahoma Sooners lost a player in their 2027 recruiting class who has chosen a different career path. The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best, if not the best, recruiting classes for 2027.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Oklahoma's Midweek Contest With Texas Tech Gets Canceled

Oklahoma’s schedule just got a bit lighter. The Sooners’ midweek contest with Texas Tech has been canceled due to forecasted inclement weather, OU announced

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Where Does Oklahoma Go After Latest Running Back Decommitment?

After the Sooners spent months bolstering their 2027 recruiting class, they saw one of their commits back out of his pledge on Sunday. Running back Jaxsen Stokes of Chatsworth, CA, flipped his commitment from Oklahoma to Cal on Sunday, per a report from Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Softball News / Softball On SI / April 27

Oklahoma Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Softball America Rankings

The Sooners are back at the top after a sweep of the Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State returns to the Top 10 after a mid-week defeat over Florida, and South Carolina returns to the Top 25 after beating North Carolina and winning the series against Texas A&M. Nebraska falls to No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / April 27

Inside the Numbers: Clutch Swings, Two-Out Damage Lift No. 1 Oklahoma to Sweep of No. 11 Georgia

If the first two games of the weekend showed the overwhelming power and pitching precision of the Oklahoma Sooners, Sunday’s finale revealed something just as…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 27

Oklahoma is Living in the Moment in the Midst of Home Run Chase

Attention follows greatness, and Oklahoma is no stranger to the spotlight. The Sooners set records throughout their weekend sweep of Georgia, as freshman

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 26

Oklahoma Assistant Coaches hit Recruiting Trail as Sooners Offer Handful of Prospects

Spring ball wrapped up in Norman this week. The Sooners had two practices after last Saturday’s spring game, and now spring ball is officially in the rearview mirror.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 26

Auburn’s Big Bats Doom Oklahoma in Sunday Rubber Game in Run Rule Loss

Once the cracks appeared, the dam broke on The Plains for the Oklahoma Sooners. A third- and fourth-inning home run derby helped No. 6 Auburn beat No. 9 Oklahoma 14-4 in eight innings on Sunday at Auburn, and allowed the Tigers to win the series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 26

Gabbie Garcia's Late Blast Lifts Oklahoma to Sweep of Georgia

Gabbie Garcia isn’t a senior, but on Oklahoma’s Senior Day, it was the Sooners’ junior shortstop that came up big at the end. Garcia broke a tie with a home run in the sixth inning and then made a spectacular defensive play to end the game as top-ranked Oklahoma finished off a sweep of Georgia with a 6-5 win Sunday at Love’s Field.