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Oklahoma Sooners guard Payton Verhulst passes as Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker defends during OU's 71-70 win over the Longhorns last year.

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Lands in Preseason Top 10 for First Time Since 2010

Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners have high expectations ahead of inaugural SEC season.

Ryan Chapman
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Oklahoma Sooners guard Payton Verhulst passes as Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker defends during OU's 71-70 win over the Longhorns last year.
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Lands in Preseason Top 10 for First Time Since 2010

Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners have high expectations ahead of inaugural SEC season.

Ryan Chapman
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Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk.
Women's Basketball

Oklahoma Lands Two on Preseason SEC Basketball Poll, Sooners Picked Fourth

Jennie Baranczyk's first foray into the Southeastern Conference is expected to be successful, even if the SEC has produced three straight national titles and four of the last seven.

John E. Hoover
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Banners with SEC schools are pictured outside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman
Football

SEC Announces Policies and Procedures for New Availability Report

The league clarifies that it's not an "injury report" and will include suspensions and other reasons for being unavailable for an upcoming game.

John E. Hoover
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People take photos of an SEC sign outside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., during a celebration for OU joining the Southeastern Conference in Norman, Okla., Monday, July 1, 2024.
Football

Official: SEC Will Provide Public Information on Injury Reports

The Oklahoma Sooners are new to the SEC and will be subject to revealing injuries in football, basketball and baseball.

John E. Hoover
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Football

Oklahoma Athletics Sets Fundraising Record for Second Time in Three Years

The Sooners' athletic department received a record $110.3 million last fiscal year, breaking the mark set just two years ago.

John E. Hoover
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Vernon Turner
Other Sooners

A Look at Oklahoma Athletes Competing in Paris Olympics

Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games until Aug. 11.

Dekota Gregory
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Oklahoma head women's basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk
Women's Basketball

Welcome to the SEC: Oklahoma Women's Basketball in Strong Position Headed Into a New Conference

After the Sooners' winning ways tailed off at the end of Sherri Coale's career, Jennie Baranczyk has her team set for success as OU enters the SEC.

Randall Sweet
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Curtis Lofton
Football

Oklahoma Regents Will Approve Curtis Lofton's Appointment to GM

Several Sooners coaches, including Brent Venables, Porter Moser and Jennie Baranczyk, will have their contracts and compensation reviewed and approved as well.

John E. Hoover
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Mar 5, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser
Men's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma's Opponents for 2024-25 SEC/ACC Challenge Revealed

The Sooners' mens and womens basketball teams now have their matchups set for the 2024-25 SEC/ACC Challenge.

Randall Sweet
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New renderings of the City of Norman's proposed entertainment district, which will include a new arena for Oklahoma's athletic teams, were provided during a Wednesday meeting at the University of Oklahoma's Evans Hall. A vote by the city Planning Commission will take place on June 13, after which it will go to City Council for final approval and could begin construction as early as 2025.
Men's Basketball

New Renderings, Updates on Norman's Proposed Entertainment District and Oklahoma Arena

The Sooners have called Lloyd Noble Center home since 1975, but a new, 8,000-seat arena could change that as soon as 2027.

Bryce McKinnis
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Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk

OU Basketball: SEC Reveals Oklahoma's 2025 Schedule

The Sooners shift from 18 conference games to 16, and will visit LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee and other SEC powerhouses.

John E. Hoover
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Oregon State forward Raegan Beers (15) cheers as she leaves the court
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Adds All-American Forward Raegan Beers Out of Transfer Portal

The Sooners made a huge addition on Monday afternoon, landing a commitment from former Oregon State star Raegan Beers.

Randall Sweet
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Oklahoma Sooners guard Payton Verhulst hugs Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk in front of guard Lexy
Women's Basketball

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Lands at No. 21 in Final AP Poll of 2023-24 Season

After a solid third season under Jennie Baranczyk, the Sooners end the year at No. 21 in the AP Poll.

Randall Sweet
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Oklahoma's Skylar Vann (24) shoots past Indiana's Sydney Parrish (33) during second round NCAA
Women's Basketball

Oklahoma Stars Skylar Vann and Payton Verhulst Named All-Americans, Jennie Baranczyk Coach of the Year Finalist

Two of the Sooners' stars were awarded national honors while their head coach is in the running for a national award as well.

Randall Sweet
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WATCH: Oklahoma Coach Jennie Baranczyk Talks NCAA Tournament, Porter Moser
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WATCH: Oklahoma Coach Jennie Baranczyk Talks NCAA Tournament, Porter Moser

The Sooners' head coach met the press Monday via Zoom, and talked about OU's season so far, what's ahead in the postseason and why she's "devastated" about the men's finish.

John E. Hoover
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Drops One Spot in AP Poll Heading into NCAA Tournament

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Drops One Spot in AP Poll Heading into NCAA Tournament

After falling to Iowa State in the Big 12 Semifinals, the Sooners fell in the AP Poll ahead of March Madness.

Randall Sweet
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Selection Sunday: Oklahoma Women Earn No. 5 Seed in NCAA Tournament

Selection Sunday: Oklahoma Women Earn No. 5 Seed in NCAA Tournament

After falling to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, the Sooners received their NCAA Tournament seeding and matchup on Sunday evening.

Randall Sweet
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Oklahoma's Jennie Baranczyk a Semifinalist For Naismith National Coach of the Year

Oklahoma's Jennie Baranczyk a Semifinalist For Naismith National Coach of the Year

The Sooners went 15-3 in their final season of Big 12 Conference play and won the regular season title for the second year in a row.

John E. Hoover
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Upset by Iowa State in Big 12 Semifinals

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Upset by Iowa State in Big 12 Semifinals

After taking down TCU in the conference quarterfinals on Saturday, the Sooners were demolished by the Cyclones on Monday afternoon.

Randall Sweet
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Climbs Two Spots in AP Top 25

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Climbs Two Spots in AP Top 25

After taking down TCU in the Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinals, the Sooners moved up in the latest AP Poll.

Randall Sweet
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Tops TCU in Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Tops TCU in Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals

The Sooners won their first matchup in the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday, defeating TCU to move onto the semifinals.

Randall Sweet
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Dominates Big 12 Conference Awards

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Dominates Big 12 Conference Awards

Skylar Vann was the fourth Sooner to earn Big 12 Player of the Year accolades, while Payton Verhulst and coach Jennie Baranczyk were also honored.

John E. Hoover
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Oklahoma Rises One Spot in AP Top 25 Heading Into Postseason Play

Oklahoma Rises One Spot in AP Top 25 Heading Into Postseason Play

Despite going 1-1 this week, the Sooners climbed in the AP Poll after a thrilling victory over one of the nation's top teams.

Randall Sweet
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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Finishes Regular Season With Loss at Kansas

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Finishes Regular Season With Loss at Kansas

Payton Verhulst scored 20, but the Sooners couldn't limit their turnovers as the Jayhawks pulled away in the final minutes.

John E. Hoover
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WATCH: Oklahoma Head Coach Jennie Baranczyk, G Lexy Keys and G Payton Verhulst Postgame Interview
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WATCH: Oklahoma Head Coach Jennie Baranczyk, G Lexy Keys and G Payton Verhulst Postgame Interview

Sooners' head coach Jennie Baranczyk, guard Lexy Keys and guard Payton Verhulst speak to the media after winning the Big 12 title.

Randall Sweet
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