NORMAN — Any curiosity about how Ragan Smith would adjust to life at Oklahoma was erased when she stepped upon the balance beam in her college debut two weeks ago.

Carson Teel had a whirl-wind adventure in his first full season in the minor leagues.

NORMAN — The NCAA transfer portal is highly active this time of year, and with Oklahoma heading into its second season with a new defense, that has been especially true the past two months.

The OSSAA has released its football districts for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

On a night the offense woke from its slumber, the Oklahoma State defense gave up too many open shots from behind the arc.

Oklahoma earned its first verbal commitment from the 2022 class when linebacker Kobie McKinzie announced his decision Wednesday. 

NORMAN — Lloyd Noble Center’s energy suggested everyone and their dog was in attendance Tuesday evening.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just played his third terrific game in as many tries to begin his second NBA season when Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan was asked to address the early offerings of the Kentucky product, by way of the Los Angeles Clippers.

NORMAN — The ball flew sharply toward the baseline, where Taylor Robertson had just enough time to catch it, but a split second to decide where to throw it next.

For a while, years maybe, I thought Pete Townshend was my rock god.

NORMAN — Zac Stevens was skeptical.

Lenka Stara has been in Stillwater for only a matter of days, but she wasted no time in making her presence known on the Oklahoma State women’s tennis team.

Up seven points with the ball, with one of its leading scorers absent, Oklahoma had to hold on for two more as Iowa State tried to steal a win at Lloyd Noble Center.

Oklahoma State men’s basketball freshman Marcus Watson, who hasn’t played a game for the Cowboys, has entered the transfer portal Friday.

OKLAHOMA CITY — How good are the Thunder?

After a season of struggling just to keep players on the court, Jay Udwadia feels like this season will be a much different story for the Oklahoma State men’s tennis team.

Four years ago, Chris Young and the Oklahoma State women’s tennis team took the country by storm.

Oklahoma State wrestling got a shot in the arm just as the second half of the dual season is set to ramp up.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook’s return to Oklahoma City was marked by his own fashion choice and a pre-game tribute from the Thunder.

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch's name is already being tied to the Washington State coaching vacancy. 

AUSTIN, Texas — De'Vion Harmon's long-held dream finally came to fruition.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Kristian Doolittle was forced to wait until his senior season but he finally checked off a personal goal at Frank Erwin Center.

Oklahoma State trailed for just 1 minute and 16 seconds in Wednesday’s Bedlam game at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Oklahoma led for a little more than one minute Wednesday.

Oklahoma's young receiving corps caught an experienced addition Wednesday. 

In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the Oklahoma City Thunder will underwrite admission one day per month during the entire 2020 year. 

NORMAN — Lon Kruger reaped the benefits of a midseason lineup switch last season, and it's possible his openness to change will reward him again.

NORMAN — The trade deadline arrives Feb. 6 and if anybody expected the Thunder to be 20-16 through 36 games, it’s safe to say nobody expected it after Oklahoma City opened 6-11.

Oklahoma at Oklahoma State

NORMAN — Madi Williams took a moment to comb through her memory. It had indeed been a while since she played at point guard in a real game.

Oklahoma's iconic basketball ambassador is back. 

West Virginia didn’t shoot well from behind the arc, but the few it was able to knock down paled in comparison to Oklahoma State inside its home arena Monday night.

The underbelly of an expansive football stadium is a cold, metallic place. A fitting environment for comments like the one Jalen Hurts delivered during his last postgame address as an Oklahoma Sooner.

Big 12 fans can only hope this year’s results were a fluke, but the level of separation between the Big 12 and the top conferences has been something that has been developing over recent years and fans would be justly concerned.

Natasha Mack introduced herself to the Big 12 Conference in a huge way Saturday afternoon at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

One theory on how some of Mike Stoops’ most horrendous defenses would occasionally come up with winning plays at the ends of games was there’s no motivator like losing.

Oklahoma was forcing turnovers, turning them into points the other way and generally out-hustling Baylor for extra possessions early on.

Kansas State’s Mike McGuirl smothered Austin Reaves as the Oklahoma guard brought the ball up the floor.

Reports surfaced Friday afternoon that Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson was leaving for the same position at Rutgers, which was confirmed by Gleeson according to The Oklahoman.

Mike Boynton cranked up the crowd noise and the intensity at practice Thursday morning in the Gallagher-Iba Arena auxiliary gymnasium.

Mike Fisher, writing for SI.com, an outlet with more brand than authority these days, wonders if the rescinded commitment to Oklahoma of No. 1 Class of 2021 quarterback prospect Brock Vandagiff is a clue Lincoln Riley might be looking at becoming head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

NORMAN — After being named Oklahoma defensive coordinator last year, one of Alex Grinch’s first phone calls was to Kenneth Murray.

Oklahoma junior linebacker Kenneth Murray plans to enter the NFL Draft, forgoing his final season with the Sooners.

It was Nov. 25, perhaps the best team in the NBA on the other bench, and another familiar ending for the Thunder.

Oklahoma State junior receiver Tylan Wallace made known his future plans on social media at the start of the New Year.

NORMAN — Oklahoma recruiting got off to a rocky start in 2020.

By Clay Horning