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Tournament teams taking a 'win or else' approach

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Like never before at the Big 12 Tournament, every team is on high alert: win or else. And that includes the Kansas State Wildcats, who are securely positioned in the postseason, yet so want to solidify coveted status as one of 16 NCAA Regional hosts.

Marcus Smart accepts invitation to USA U19 World Training Camp

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Last summer, before he had even played a college game, Marcus Smart fueled his U18 USA team to the Gold at the FIBA Americas Championship, starting at point guard and leading the tournament in steals. Now, the Oklahoma State star sophomore is back, pledging to help his country’s hoops community again by accepting an invitation to the U19 Training Camp in Colorado Springs next month.

Big 12 baseball tournament pushed back a day

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Due to the devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, the Big 12 Tournament has been pushed back a day. Originally scheduled to start on Wednesday, it will now begin Thursday morning, with the format of the tournament shifting from double-elimination to pool play.

West Virginia baseball team pitches in for Moore

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Players, coaches and staff go on a Walmart shopping spree, donating necessary items to the relief effort.

The Oklahoman's All-Big 12 Team roster

Monday, May 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Oklahoma State's Victor Romero was a Bench Award semifinalist, emerged as leader and clutch hitter in his final season. Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray stands atop conference Kansas State's Jake Matthys an unsung hero
Kansas State's Jared King's presence enough Kansas State's Brad Hill has transformed the program

Big 12 baseball tournament delayed by rain, will start Thursday afternoon May 23, 2013 The Big 12 Baseball Tournament, already delayed a day by Monday's tornadoes, has been further delayed Thursday morning. The Oklahoma-Baylor game, initially scheduled for 9 a.m., is now scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. The other games are scheduled to start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the previous game.... Read More

Big 12 baseball: Tournament teams taking a 'win or else' approach

May 22, 2013 Like never before at the Big 12 Tournament, every team is on high alert: win or else. And that includes the Kansas State Wildcats, who are securely positioned in the postseason, yet so want to solidify coveted status as one of 16 NCAA Regional hosts. Read More

Big 12 baseball: Big 12 donates $200,000 to tornado relief May 22, 2013 BIG 12 DONATES $200,000 TO TORNADO RELIEF West Virginia was in the spotlight for its relief efforts in the wake of the devastating Moore tornadoes Monday. But they weren't the only ones associated with the Big 12 to step forward for displaced victims. The conference announced a $200,000 donation to the... Read More

OSU hoops: Marcus Smart accepts invitation to USA U19 World Training Camp

May 22, 2013 Last summer, before he had even played a college game, Marcus Smart fueled his U18 USA team to the Gold at the FIBA Americas Championship, starting at point guard and leading the tournament in steals. Read More

Big 12 Baseball Championship capsules May 22, 2013 Breaking down the eight teams in the Big 12 Baseball Championship, which begins Thursday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City. Read More

Big 12 Baseball Tournament: Local leaders guide decision to push back tournament May 21, 2013 Following the devastating storms in the Oklahoma City area this week, Big 12 Conference officials left the decision regarding its baseball championship tournament to local leaders. “We wanted them to give us a sense of what to do,” Big 12 spokesman Bob Burda said of the Oklahoma City All Sports Association... Read More

Oklahoma scene: OU, OSU women's golfers open NCAA Tournament May 21, 2013 OU, OSU golfers open NCAA Tournament The Oklahoma women's golf is eighth, and Oklahoma State is 22nd after the first day of the NCAA Championships in Athens, Ga. The Sooners shot a 3-over 291, and the Cowgirls shot a 15-over 303 at the University of Georgia golf course. San Jose State and Southern California... Read More

Tornado hits home for former Oklahoma State kicker Dan Bailey May 21, 2013 Dan Bailey had only one friend affected by the EF-5 tornado that tore through Moore on Monday, but it hit close to home. "It breaks your heart, because there’s just nothing you can do," Bailey said Tuesday. "All the people who are there, all they can do is sit there and watch. It’s out of everybody’s hands.... Read More

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon featured on HBO show May 21, 2013 “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” looks at runners' response to Boston Marathon bombing Read More

Big 12 baseball tournament pushed back a day

May 21, 2013 Due to the devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, the Big 12 Tournament has been pushed back a day. Originally scheduled to start on Wednesday, it will now begin Thursday morning, with the format of the tournament shifting from double-elimination to pool play. Each team will play the other three teams... Read More

Twitter reaction from the sports world on the Moore/OKC tornadoes May 20, 2013 The violent and devastating tornadoes that ripped through Moore and parts of southern Oklahoma City left a strong impact on those who saw the terrifying videos and images. Read More

The Oklahoman's All-Big 12 Team roster

May 20, 2013 The Lineup Pos. Player, Class, School;;Avg.HR;;RBI C Victor Romero, Sr., OSU;;.293;;4;;26 A Bench Award semifinalist, emerged as leader and clutch hitter in his final season 1B Tanner Krietemeier, Jr., OSU;;.329;;4;;41 A major threat in the Cowboys' order, led OSU in hitting and slugging percentage (.469)... Read More

Game of life: Charles Inglish piloted gliders during World War II May 20, 2013 A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Charles Inglish was a World War II veteran who piloted glider aircraft in the European theater. Years before flying the 12th glider into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Inglish starred in golf and basketball. The Sapulpa High School... Read More

OSU Hoops: Cowboys Set Series With Memphis

May 20, 2013 STILLWATER – Oklahoma State’s men’s basketball team is taking aim at big things in 2013-14, behind a team that returns Marcus Smart and more. Read More

NFL close to pushing its annual draft back to May

May 20, 2013 The NFL is considering moving the draft from its traditional late April slot into May, according to ESPN league insider Adam Schefter. The NFL Players Association must sign off on this and some other scheduling tweaks that are in play. Read More

OSU assistant Candace Whitaker named Texas Tech's head women's basketball coach May 20, 2013 Oklahoma State associate head coach Candace Whitaker has been named women’s basketball head coach at Texas Tech. Whitaker, a former Tech player and grad, joined the Cowgirls for this past season. Read More

Oklahoma State football: Limiting Wes Lunt's transfer options makes Mike Gundy look bad

May 19, 2013 The guy who flirted with job openings at Tennessee and Arkansas last December now won't allow his former quarterback, Wes Lunt, to accept an immediate scholarship to certain schools. Including, irony of ironies, Tennessee. Read More

Big 12 baseball roundup: Sooners beat Kansas State, face Baylor in tourney; OSU to open with TCU May 19, 2013 The Sooners ended the regular season with a win Sunday, defeating Kansas State 7-3 at Tointon Family Stadium to snap a three-game losing streak. Read More

Oklahoma State football: A look at OSU's recruiting targets in the western region May 19, 2013 Oklahoma State has seen an increased recruiting presence in the western part of the United States this spring. Here's a list of players from that region the Cowboys are currently targeting, according to Rivals. Read More

Oklahoma State football: Cowboys set sights on the West

May 19, 2013 The Cowboys' recruiting strategy for the 2014 class so far shows that the staff is attempting to make recruiting inroads out West. OSU has already offered six players from the region, according to Rivals. Read More