Oklahoma Sooners
"Athlete A" gymnast Nichols, OU QB Hurts Big 12 top athletes

May. 28, 2020 09:02 PM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Two-time NCAA all-around champion gymnast Maggie Nichols and Heisman Trophy runner-up Jalen Hurts were honored Thursday the Big 12...

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel works out prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark, N.J. The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month. The league, which was forced to pause its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a 22-page memo detailing the plan Monday, May 25, 2020. The document stresses there's no exact date for the start of Phase 2 or a timetable for how long it will last. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
The Latest: Iowa St AD sees football games with 30,000 fans

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2020 01:33 PM EDT

Oklahoma WR Haselwood injures lower leg in freak accident

May. 14, 2020 07:06 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma receiver Jadon Haselwood injured his lower leg in a freak accident at home in Georgia and is expected to miss at least part of...

Oklahoma State RB Hubbard named top Canadian NCAA player

May. 06, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has won the Cornish Trophy, presented annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
What is 'It'? Identifying and developing intangibles in QBs

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 21, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy apologizes for COVID-19 comments

Apr. 11, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy apologized Saturday for comments this week about the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

In this Nov. 30, 2019 file photo Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy walks on the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Stillwater, Okla. Gundy said Tuesday, April 7, 2020 he hopes to have his team return to its facilities on May 1, a proposed timetable that would defy federal social-distancing guidelines and was quickly disputed by the university and its athletic director. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State's Gundy targets May 1 return to football

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 07, 2020 08:47 PM EDT

Oklahoma to unveil Baker Mayfield statue at Spring Game

Mar. 10, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will unveil a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield at its spring game April 18. Oklahoma coach...

FILE - A Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 file photo shows a view of the burnt wreckage of a small plane that crashed into the parking lot of a post office, in Lafayette, La. Wade Berzas, the only person to survive plane crash that killed the other five people on board was discharged Monday, Feb. 17 after 52 days at the center's burn unit (Scott Clause/The Lafayette Advertiser via AP)
After 52 days, Louisiana plane crash victim leaves hospital

Feb. 18, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Big 12 champion Oklahoma adds pair of 4-star defenders

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 05, 2020 08:13 PM EST
Big 12 champion Oklahoma got the signatures of a pair of four-star defenders, and new Baylor coach Dave Aranda signed a two-sport player that plans to throw...

Oklahoma hires DeMarco Murray as running backs coach

Jan. 27, 2020 04:41 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma hired DeMarco Murray as its running backs coach Monday, bringing back the school's career leader in all-purpose yards, career...

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's Herbert, Utah State's Love head Senior Bowl QBs

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2020 02:34 PM EST

Oklahoma assistant McNeill leaving program to care for dad

Jan. 23, 2020 06:40 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla, (AP) — Ruffin McNeill is stepping down as Oklahoma's assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach to help care for his 85-year-old father...

SMU adds Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's brother as assistant

Jan. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has hired Garrett Riley as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The younger brother of Oklahoma coach...

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown against LSU during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, in Atlanta. Hurts, the Heisman Trophy runner-up who once starred for Alabama, is hoping to improve his NFL draft stock at the Senior Bowl. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Jalen Hurts eyes NFL, with 'boulder' not chip on shoulder

By John Zenor Jan. 21, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

WR Theo Howard transfers from UCLA to Oklahoma

Jan. 13, 2020 04:57 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Receiver Theo Howard has transferred from UCLA to Oklahoma. Oklahoma announced Monday that Howard has signed a...

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announces his intentions to declare for the 2020 NFL football draft, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2020 12:23 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...