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Baylor head coach Dave Aranda had one of the more unusual moments of media season this week when he pulled out a left-field reference to The Wolf of Wall Street to explain the nature of college football recruiting.

Sawyer Robertson News / Heartland College Sports / July 21

Andy Staples Believes Sawyer Robertson Could Be This Year’s Surprise Heisman Name

On3’s Andy Staples recently shared his list of under-the-radar Heisman contenders, setting strict criteria: no quarterback with odds shorter than +3,000.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / July 19

Baylor Basketball Makes Statement in International Debut with Team USA

Baylor stepped onto the international stage this weekend as a cornerstone of Team USA’s roster at the World University Games in Germany. Facing off against Team India on Saturday, the Bears-led squad delivered a commanding performance, cruising to a 111-52 win, a statement victory well beyond the box score.

Sherrone Moore News / Yardbarker / July 17

Why 4-star Jordan Deck flipped commitment from Baylor to Michigan

Why 4-star Jordan Deck flipped his commitment from Baylor to Michigan

Jordan Deck was not committed to the Baylor Bears for long. In fact, his commitment to Dave Aranda and his program lasted less than a month.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 17

NFL Draft intel: Athletic SEC QB is a No. 1 pick candidate heading into 2025 season

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Mike Elko addresses talk of Bengals holdout returning to Texas A&M

Colin Cowherd calls out growing NIL imbalance in college football

This coach reveals what it might take for Nick Saban to return to sidelines

Bill Belichick has adapted to recruiting just fine with North Carolina

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman is keeping it simple for team's QBs

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 12

Baylor Bears win recruiting battle for elite playmaker over blue-chip program who may be scratching their head right now

The Baylor Bears haven't been doing that great since they last won the Sugar Bowl in 2021, where they finished with 12 wins in Dave Aranda's first season.

Dave Aranda News / Yardbarker / July 10

Why Baylor's big recruiting win is especially critical

Why Dave Aranda's big recruiting win is especially critical for Baylor

In order for Dave Aranda to keep the Baylor Bears competitive in the Big 12, he has to secure some big wins on the recruiting trail.

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Norchad Omier News / Hoops Wire / June 27

Cavaliers Sign Baylor’s Norchad Omier To Exhibit 10 Deal

The Cavaliers have reached an Exhibit 10 agreement with undrafted forward Norchad Omier, according to Sean Cunningham of KCRA. Omier, 23, spent his final collegiate season at Baylor after two years each at Miami (Fla.) and Arkansas State.

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The 'No. 3 NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the third overall picks from every NBA Draft during the lottery era can you name in five minutes?

V.J. Edgecombe News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

76ers use No. 3 overall pick on NBA Draft's 'most explosive' athlete

The 6-foot-5 guard was the Big 12’s Freshman of the Year and made the All-Big 12 second team.

Mavericks select Cooper Flagg with No. 1 overall pick

Spurs draft Dylan Harper with No. 2 pick

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V.J. Edgecombe News / Hoops Rumors / June 11

Baylor star is making a strong case to be selected No. 3 in NBA Draft

Sources tell Fischer that the Baylor guard impressed Sixers officials with his “work ethic, personality and interviews” during a visit to Philadelphia last week.

Cooper Flagg part of Duke's table for three in NBA Draft green room

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Baylor Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Cause of death revealed for 18-year-old Baylor football player

The Baylor football team announced on Wednesday that defensive lineman Alex Foster has died unexpectedly, and police have since revealed the cause of death for the 18-year-old.