Oklahoma outlasted Colorado, 90-86, in overtime in the first game of The Crown out in Las Vegas. Sooners got clutch free throws down the stretch and a big performance off the bench from Kuol Atak (16 points) to advance to Saturday's semifinals.

Brent Venables has spent a lot of time this spring watching Oklahoma's tight ends and observing how Jason Witten operates as he works to elevate the position. OC Ben Arbuckle: "He holds them accountable, he coaches them hard, he demands a lot out of them, and he doesn't compromise anything."

Moon’s haunted!

Oklahoma was the first team on the wrong side of the bubble on Selection Sunday for the second time in three years, but its season isn't over. OU plays Colorado in The Crown tonight. The Sooners hope a run in Vegas can help springboard them into next season -- like it did for Nebraska last year.

Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells broke the SEC's single-season home run record, blasting her 27th of the season in a 12-3 win against Wichita State. She's three shy of the NCAA freshman record, seven shy of Oklahoma's single-season record and 10 shy of tying the overall NCAA single-season mark.

Ben Arbuckle understands more than anyone that Oklahoma's offense wasn't good enough last season. The 30-year-old OC spent the offseason reflecting -- and ltrying to evolve as a play-caller entering Year 2. "He's not going to go out there and just run Air Raid passes until the cows come home."

With a chance to seize a starting job at defensive end for Oklahoma this fall, Danny Okoye is approaching Year 3 with a sense of urgency. "Man, time’s a-wasting. Time’s going. I’m really feeling like I just got to maximize on what time I have…. Just trying to make every second count."

Big day for the OKC food and drink scene: Three James Beard finalists (two for Best Chef Southwest and one for Best New Bar)

Ben Arbuckle understands more than anyone that Oklahoma's offense wasn't good enough last season. The 30-year-old OC spent the offseason reflecting -- and ltrying to evolve as a play-caller entering Year 2. "He's not going to go out there and just run Air Raid passes until the cows come home."

Got to watch 45 minutes of practice as Oklahoma kicked off Week 2 of spring. Here's everything I saw, including the latest on the injury front, a full 11-on-11 look on both sides of the ball and some individual standouts

Asked Porter Moser today if he felt like he was coaching for his job amid Oklahoma's nine-game losing streak earlier this season. Also touched on his relationship with new AD Roger Denny, the vote of confidence he received and the commitment to better resources (NIL, staffing) moving forward.

Asked Porter Moser today if he felt like he was coaching for his job amid Oklahoma's nine-game losing streak earlier this season. Also touched on his relationship with new AD Roger Denny, the vote of confidence he received and the commitment to better resources (NIL, staffing) moving forward.

Oklahoma returned just two kickoffs last season, easily the fewest in the FBS, and none of them were after Week 2. The Sooners also averaged just 8 yards on those returns, second lowest in the nation. Special teams coordinator Doug Deakin would like that to change in 2026 — under one condition.

Dude just drained a half court shot for $20k

Mostly just here to boo the Knicks

Boozer turnover and Mullins drains the 3.

Caught up with Oklahoma QB coach John Kuceyeski after practice Saturday. He provided some insight into the areas John Mateer has worked on this offseason after some of last year's struggles, from his platform to his arm slot and more. "There was a lot of hard lessons learned after that season."

Caught up with Oklahoma QB coach John Kuceyeski after practice Saturday. He provided some insight into the areas John Mateer has worked on this offseason after some of last year's struggles, from his platform to his arm slot and more. "There was a lot of hard lessons learned after that season."

Finally got to try MAHT by Chef Kevin Lee in OKC for my birthday tonight and hoo buddy. American wagyu ribeye. Caesar salad with a crispy chickpea chili crunch. Parker house rolls with chili crunch honey butter. Kimchi collard greens.

Got to watch half an hour of Day 3 of Oklahoma's spring practice late this morning. Observations here, including the latest on David Stone, Jeremiah Newcombe, UTSA transfer Kenny Ozowalu and more.

Oklahoma’s run game was #bad last season. Brent Venables even described the 3.5-yard average as “pathetic.” He’s determined to change that in 2026. New RB coach. New TE room. More mature OL. Everything must be better, scheme included. “You got to have a kick-ass mindset if you want to kick ass.”

another banner day for "if you didn't know sports were real, ESPN headlines would be crazy"

I believe in Joe Hendry

A weaponized TMZ could break politics

Brent Venables didn’t want to entertain hypotheticals and what it would mean for Oklahoma to get Owen Heinecke back for 2026, but he remains supportive of his former LB w/ an April 16 injunction hearing looming. “I'm just telling him, 'You got to let your spirit take you to whatever door that is.”

Kip Lewis was the leading tackler on one of the nation's best defenses last season. He decided to return to Oklahoma for his redshirt senior season, in part, because he still has "more in the tank to get better."

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This is the attitude we need from every single one of our billionaires and CEOs as long as we must endure their existence

Brent Venables provided some updates Thursday evening on key injured Oklahoma players this spring: -- RB Tory Blaylock will miss spring -- WR Trell Harris had a cleanup procedure -- DT David Stone won't practice much this spring -- DT Jayden Jackson recovering from shoulder surgery

Folks, they don’t call them the Boilermissers

What are you Purdue-ing

Himesh Patel will star opposite Danielle Deadwyler in the ‘X-FILES’ reboot series. Ryan Coogler will write and direct the pilot. (via deadline.com/2026/03/hime...

It's the first day of spring practice for Oklahoma, and local media got to watch about an hour of practice. Here's everything I saw on Day 1, including injury notes, early rotations at every position and other first impressions of the 2026 Sooners:

John Mateer said the decision to return to Oklahoma for another season was "obvious" after how he played last year. The Sooners' QB has been on a mission this offseason, tweaking his throwing mechanics and spending more time with Brent Venables to better see the game through a "defensive lens."

A reminder that TJ Finley: — played at Auburn when Bryan Harsin was the coach and LSU when Ed Orgeron was there (they are both now two coaches removed from that) — was HS teammates with Tyjae Spears, entering his 4th NFL season — graduated HS same year as George Pickens, entering Year 5 in NFL.

John Mateer said the decision to return to Oklahoma for another season was "obvious" after how he played last year. The Sooners' QB has been on a mission this offseason, tweaking his throwing mechanics and spending more time with Brent Venables to better see the game through a "defensive lens."

Would you like to know how much your school is paying its quarterback? Or how much your rival is paying the guy it poached? Me, too! Unfortunately for us, schools treat such information as literal state secrets. I wrote about it... www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Just heard the term “glizzy gobbler” on the Netflix postgame show and I think that’s enough baseball for me this year

It's the first day of spring practice for Oklahoma, and local media got to watch about an hour of practice. Here's everything I saw on Day 1, including injury notes, early rotations at every position and other first impressions of the 2026 Sooners:

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tsa about to be funded in ~36 hours

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Isabela Emerling's sixth-inning, pinch-hit grand slam helped lift No. 4 Oklahoma softball to a 5-2 win at Ole Miss -- a series sweep for the Sooners, who have now won 21 consecutive games.

WONDER MAN SEASON TWO?!?!?

Oklahoma AD Roger Denny says in a statement: "OU fully supports Owen Heinecke and his pursuit of a fair opportunity to continue playing the game he loves. We'll stand firmly beside him as he works to do just that."

Oklahoma AD Roger Denny says in a statement: "OU fully supports Owen Heinecke and his pursuit of a fair opportunity to continue playing the game he loves. We'll stand firmly beside him as he works to do just that."

BREAKING: Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has filed an injunction in Cleveland County against the NCAA as he seeks a sixth year of eligibility, according to court documents. Sooner Scoop was first to report the filing.

Oklahoma begins spring practice this week. These are five of the biggest questions facing the Sooners in their fifth spring under Brent Venables