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Unbeaten Oklahoma State pushing for defensive improvement vs. Nicholls
If Oklahoma State is going to reach its goals, coach Steve Lutz wants the Cowboys to tighten up on the defensive end. ,That assignment starts Saturday against Nicholls in Stillwater, Okla. ,In a 103-95 home win over South Florida on Wednesday, the Cowboys gave up too many easy baskets, according to ...
Lowly UCF, Oklahoma State eager to snap losing streaks
In the past eight weeks, UCF and Oklahoma State have combined for just one win.,This week may be both teams' last chance for a victory this season when they clash in Orlando on Saturday. ,The Cowboys (1-9, 0-7 Big 12) haven't done much good this season as they fired long-time coach Mike Gundy in Sep...
Pryce Sandfort scores 28 as Nebraska comes back to down Oklahoma
Pryce Sandfort scored a career-high 28 points and Nebraska drained 15 3-pointers to beat Oklahoma 105-99 in a battle of former Big 12 foes on Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls, S.D.,The Cornhuskers (4-0) extended the nation's longest active win streak to eight by rallying from down 16 late in the fi...
Efficient Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to road win over Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth straight game, cruising in the second half of a 109-96 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.,Chet Holmgren racked up 25 points and Ajay Mitchell had 14 points off the bench. Isaiah Hartenst...
John Mateer, No. 18 Oklahoma hold off No. 14 Tennessee
John Mateer rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown and threw for 159 to lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee.,Tate Sandell kicked four field goals -- three longer than 50 yards -- to tie a Sooners record as Oklahoma (7-2, 3-2 SEC) kept its Colleg...
Revamped Oklahoma State opens vs. new-look Oral Roberts
Oklahoma State brings a revamped lineup into its matchup against Oral Roberts in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday in Stillwater, Okla.,The prized portal addition to the Cowboys' roster is Oregon State transfer Parsa Fallah. The 6-foot-10 forward scored 12.8 points per game and shot 59.8% ...
Why Betting on an Oklahoma City Thunder Dynasty Is a Massive Mistake
Sportsbooks are offering +750 on the Thunder to three-peat, but with today’s NBA parity and the second apron rules, it’s a sucker bet. Here’s why....
No. 14 Texas Tech blanks Oklahoma State in rout
J'Koby Williams returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown as No. 14 Texas Tech rolled to a 42-0 Big 12 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.,Will Hammond completed 9 of 15 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown before he went down with a reported non-contact knee injury in...
Steady QB Brendan Sorsby leads No. 24 Cincinnati to rout of Oklahoma State
The No. 24 Cincinnati Bearcats clinched bowl eligibility Saturday night with a 49-17 road win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.,It's Cincinnati's first time being bowl eligible since 2022, and it's the first time Cincinnati (6-1, 4-0 Big 12) is eligible for a bowl game as members of the Big 12 and in...
NBA Rookie of the Year Longshots: These Players Could Upset Cooper Flagg
The 2024-25 NBA rookie class might be the worst in history, but Cooper Flagg leads the charge as Rookie of the Year favorite. Here are the top longshot rookies who could shake up the race....
Five Biggest Storylines to Watch in the 2025 NBA Preseason
The 2025 NBA preseason tips off with games abroad and five major storylines, from LeBron James’ future to Cooper Flagg’s debut with Dallas....
NBA Christmas Day Schedule Grades: The Best and Worst Matchups of 2025
The NBA’s 2025 Christmas Day slate is stacked. We graded every matchup, from Cavs vs. Knicks fireworks to Wemby vs. the defending champs....
Oklahoma City Just Bet $822 Million on Three Guys, and the Second Apron Is Lurking
Oklahoma City extended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to massive deals... now comes the brutal reality of the NBA’s second apron....
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Quiet Offseason Puts Sam Presti on the Hot Seat
Sam Presti built a champion in Oklahoma City. But his passive 2025 offseason may cost the Thunder any chance at becoming a true NBA dynasty....
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder Can Repeat as NBA Champions Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to defend their NBA title in 2025 thanks to youth, depth, flexibility, and leadership from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander....
Oklahoma City Thunder Seeks Game 7 Redemption After NBA Finals Collapse
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew a golden opportunity in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but a home-court advantage in Game 7 offers a shot at redemption and their first championship....
Tyrese Haliburton Battles Injury as Indiana Pacers Face NBA Finals Elimination
Tyrese Haliburton fights through a lingering calf injury as the Indiana Pacers trail 3-2 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can Indiana rally at home in Game 6?...
When the Oklahoma City Thunder Roll, the Indiana Pacers Have No Answer
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder past the Pacers in Game 4, tying the NBA Finals at 2-2 and swinging momentum back to Oklahoma City....
How The Indiana Pacers Shut Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3
The Pacers battered and frustrated NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into submission in Game 3, leaving Oklahoma City rattled and staring down the barrel of a Finals disaster....
Tyrese Haliburton Needs to Wake Up Or These NBA Finals Are Over Early
Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers return to Indianapolis down 1-1 in the NBA Finals, needing back-to-back wins to stay alive as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder control the momentum....