
Steve Zabel, OU’s Last Two‑Way Football Star, Dies at 78
Former University of Oklahoma standout Steve Zabel, celebrated for his dual‑position prowess and later activism, passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence and social advocacy.
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Former University of Oklahoma standout Steve Zabel, celebrated for his dual‑position prowess and later activism, passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence and social advocacy.

Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program is back on the practice courts, gearing up for a season that could finally restore its presence in the NCAA Tournament after a missed postseason last year.

Derrick White, a Boston Celtics guard, has been named president of basketball strategy at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he will contribute $2 million and mentor recruits as part of a broader movement of NBA players influencing college programs.

The Cyclones are set to travel to the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility for Big 12 Media Days as they unveil a ranked list of the 25 players expected to shape the 2026 campaign.

The departures of key assistants from the University of Texas baseball program highlight financial pressures and strategic shifts, while the team eyes a modest returning core and upcoming season prospects.

Michigan's 2026 football schedule presents a tough road to the Playoff, with key matchups against Iowa, Oklahoma and reigning champion Indiana shaping their prospects.

Coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns may drop the Notre Dame matchups, citing a demanding schedule and the need to prioritize a national title run

The Mizzou Women's Basketball team has released its full slate of opponents for the 2026‑27 season, blending a demanding SEC slate with strategic neutral‑site contests. With new recruits and a focus on improving home performance, Coach Kellie Harper aims to elevate the program under the guidance of Dennis Gates and a promising recruiting class.
The University of Mississippi has opened ticket sales for the 2026 football season, offering a range of options from single-game tickets to full-season packages as the Rebels look to capitalize on their recent 13‑2 campaign.

Arkansas reveals its full slate of games for the upcoming season, highlighting home‑and‑away contests, new coaching milestones and a push to return to the NCAA Tournament.

A Bartlesville donor’s strategic gifts have transformed the University of Oklahoma’s baseball program, funding stadium renovations, securing a long‑term contract for Skip Johnson, and propelling the team back to the College World Series.

The Crimson Tide, the No. 7 national seed, will meet the unranked Sooners at Charles Schwab Field on Saturday, a matchup that blends SEC tradition with Big 12 resurgence and will be televised live on ESPN.

Syracuse will host Oklahoma on Dec. 3, 2026, in a game that could shape both teams' NCAA tournament paths.

Alabama’s baseball team sits atop a weather‑delayed matchup, needing just six more outs to lock a spot in the Men’s College World Series. Meanwhile, football recruits and a highly anticipated basketball opener add depth to the Crimson Tide’s upcoming season.

Former Mizzou beat writer Jaden Lewis returns after a three‑year hiatus, offering data‑driven analysis of the Tigers’ evolving roster, new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, and a schedule packed with high‑profile matchups.

The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has surged into the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, fueled by a grueling schedule, clutch hits and a youthful pitching staff.

The University of Arkansas announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting five home non‑conference games, a road test at Loyola Maryland, preseason exhibitions and a demanding SEC calendar.

The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament saw top seeds UCLA and Georgia Tech eliminated, allowing Alabama to surge into the Tuscaloosa Super Regional against St. John's Red Storm.

Former West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin and longtime coach Jim Carlen are among the early candidates for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame, setting the stage for a notable induction class.

Georgia’s 2026 schedule pits the Bulldogs against Arkansas in a much‑discussed early‑season SEC game, with Arkansas’ athletic director criticizing the 11 a.m. CT start time and new coach Ryan Silverfield reviving past controversies.

The conference welcomes North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and UTEP, while UNLV, Hawaii and New Mexico Lobos look to capitalize on fresh opportunities.

Washington State University's baseball team clinched an NCAA tournament berth after a dramatic win, and the sports world reflected on Memorial Day, the Indy 500, and other competitions.
In his debut season as Oklahoma’s football general manager, Jim Nagy reshaped the roster, prioritized player development and secured a top‑ranked recruiting class, enabling coach Brent Venables to focus on on‑field strategy and achieve a historic playoff run.

CBS Sports has identified a group of 17 rising sophomores whose 2025 showings suggest they could become pivotal figures in the upcoming college football landscape.