Oklahoma remains Baylor baseball nemesis, 3-2
With a late winning rally, Oklahoma continues to be the one Big 12 team to solve the riddle of how to beat Baylor.
Crawford softball rides into state tournament with 17-1 win
Putting together perhaps their best all-around game of the season, the Lady Pirates blew past Tom Bean, 17-1, in five innings Thursday night to reach the Class 2A semifinals.
West softball to face district rival again in 3A regional final
The Lady Trojans draw a familiar foe in Kennedale for a best-of-three set starting tonight in Burleson.
Big 12 player of year Ludy powers Baylor over K-State in tourney opener
Josh Ludy slugged two home runs and tied a Big 12 tournament record with six RBIs to lead Baylor's 11-1 rout of Kansas State.
Baylor track seeks carry-over to NCAA regional
Fresh off one of its best showings in years at the Big 12 outdoor championships, the Baylor track and field team is hoping for further success at this week's NCAA West Regional in Austin.
Prospects bright for Baylor softball next season
With the anticipated healthy return of All-America pitcher Whitney Canion, the Lady Bears figure to make bigger postseason waves next spring.
Top-seeded Bears seek 1st Big 12 tourney title
While the Bears don't need a strong showing to enhance their NCAA standing, making Baylor history remains a powerful motivator.
Anxious Bears ready for NCAA women's golf tourney
The Baylor women's golf team has been here before, but the NCAA national championships are still a frightening proposition for the Bears.
RG3 impresses Redskins vets, saying 'I can help this team win'
Robert Griffin worked out with the Redskins' veterans Monday, and the rookie impressed his teammates.
Texas denies Baylor final series sweep, 2-1
The Longhorns turned five double plays to defeat the No. 7 Bears in their Big 12 series finale.
Midway softball wins pair to survive, reach regional final
The Pantherettes eked out a 1-0 win followed by a 10-0 rout to eliminate Wichita Falls Rider.
Tribune-Herald All-Big 12 Softball Team: Making living in circle, at plate
There isn’t a college softball player in the country more important to her team than Oklahoma’s Keilani Ricketts. She’s an All-America pitcher and one of the most feared hitters in the Big 12. That rare combination was a big reason why Oklahoma finished the regular season ...
Texas Friday night lore adds 8 names to ledger
Eight of the state’s all-time best players and coaches were honored Saturday with induction to the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon before a banquet at Baylor’s Ferrell Center.
Robinson softball ousted by Splendora, 2-1
The Rockettes' title dreams were dashed with a loss to Splendora in the Class 3A regional semifinals.
Hall of Fame profile: Longview's triple threat an East Texas legend
Going into his senior year at Longview High School, Bobby Taylor had a choice to make. Taylor, at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds at the time, was being recruited to play football and basketball, and he didn’t want it to be a distraction for either of his teams. He still played both sports ...
Big 12 champs thrash Texas in series opener, 16-5
The No. 7 Bears pounded a season high-tying 19 hits on their way to a 16-5 win over the rival Longhorns before a crowd of 4,889 at Baylor Ballpark.
Hall of Fame profile: QB Pavlas was game-changer at Tomball
It’d be hard to find a disappointed bone in Lance Pavlas’ body. Like most all young Texas boys, Pavlas was raised idolizing the quarterback position. By the end of his high school career, he’d play in two state championship games with Tomball. And like most all young ...
Stanford awaits Baylor softball in 1st round
Baylor coach Glenn Moore lived in Louisiana long enough to know that Cajuns love their softball. He expects a lively atmosphere when the No. 23 Lady Bears face No. 16 Stanford in the opening game of the Lafayette regional at 3:30 p.m. today at Lamson Park. Though Moore wants the Lady ...
No. 6 singles crucial for Baylor men at NCAA tennis
Ask most people who they believe has the most difficult assignment on a college tennis team, and the answer would likely be the No. 1 singles player. It makes sense, after all, because every player has to face the other team’s best, day in and day out. At this time of the year, he’s ...
Baylor benefactor Umphrey makes large gift for stadium
Sheila and Walter Umphrey, of Beaumont, gave Baylor University one of the 10 largest capital gifts in school history.
Baylor ace Turley dominating hitters without blazing heater
With a fastball that tops out in the upper 80s, Baylor lefty Josh Turley has performed better than most Friday night aces could even imagine doing.
Baylor seniors shoulder load in tennis team's 6th straight Sweet 16 trip
Coming into the season, Baylor women’s tennis coach Joey Scrivano knew one thing for certain. No matter how the rest of the team came together, he had a group of three seniors capable of carrying the load at the top of the singles lineup for long stretches. In what has been considered ...
Hall of Fame profile: 'Big heart' fed Permian championship teams
Anyone who puts on the simple white helmet with a black ‘P’ at Odessa Permian is expected to win. Not many got that mission accomplished more than Joe Bob Bizzell. “When I started playing football in the sixth grade, we were undefeated,” Bizzell said. “Then ...
No. 7 Bears steal Roadrunners blind in 14-3 rout
The seventh-ranked Bears tied a Baylor Ballpark record with eight stolen bases Tuesday night in beating Texas-San Antonio.
Baylor men's basketball inks late bloomer
San Antonio Warren forward Taurean Waller-Prince has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Baylor.
John Werner: Painful loss of ace hasn't derailed Lady Bears
Determined to prove the skeptics wrong, the Baylor softball team battled through a shocking injury to earn an NCAA berth.
Hall of Fame profile: West Texas coach Jerry Larned thrived under pressure
Football coach Jerry Larned put West Texas' Monahans on the map in the 1970s.
Practice piques interest of Hall of Fame inductee McKay
Bob McKay never had any intention of playing football - until he pedaled his bike to see his high school team practice.
Connally girls golden at state track meet
Paula Smith's third gold medal of the day lifted the Lady Cadets to their second Class 3A team championship in four years.
Brice Cherry: Coach G.A. Moore obvious Hall of Fame inductee
G.A. Moore oozes Texas high school football, but he's just now entering the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.
Freshman sparks Baylor softball offense
Freshman rightfielder Kaitlyn Thumann is thriving as Baylor's latest attempt to find a cleanup hitter.
State track: Rosebud-Lott sprinters race to podium
The Cougar boys and girls collected sprinting medals, and Central Texas ended up with two golds on the first day of the state meet.
High School Hall of Fame profile: Delano Womack
Delano Womack was born so long ago that he was named after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his first term in office. “Anybody who grew up during the Depression would have no trouble with it,” Womack said. But his first name wasn’t the only thing that made ...
State track: Central Texas pole vaulters flock to Austin
Defending Class 4A state champ Annie Rhodes leads a contingent of 11 Central Texas pole vaulters who will compete at the state meet.
Reicher softball falls in TAPPS state semis, 6-3
Following an emotional loss in last year’s state semifinals, the Reicher softball team has been on a mission to win it all. With a pair of blowout playoff wins under their belts, it didn’t look like anyone would stand in the Lady Cougars’ way. But Grapevine Faith Christian ...
Baylor tennis enters NCAAs in new role
There’s no denying 2011-12 has been the season of the Bear. A national championship and undefeated season in women’s basketball, a 30-win season and Elite Eight performance in men’s basketball, 10 victories and a Heisman Trophy for football and a 24-game winning streak and ...
Baylor's Griner breaks wrist
Brittney Griner broke her right wrist while longboarding, coach Kim Mulkey confirmed.
Baylor grad Williams gives large gift for football stadium
Houston attorney John Eddie Williams will have the field at the proposed Baylor Stadium named for him after a large capital gift.
Waco High football coach resigns
After three years at the helm, Danny Ramsey is moving on from Waco High. Ramsey, who was hired to replace Johnny Tusa as the campus athletic director and head football coach in 2009, accepted the same position at Tomball on Monday morning, Ramsey said. Tommy Kaiser, who had ...
Senior softball trio guides Baylor sweep
Baylor's senior trio of Megan Turk, Sydney Wilson and Kayce Walker helped guide the No. 25 Lady Bears to a 7-1 win on Senior Day at Getterman Stadium.
SUPER CENTEX BOYS' SOCCER: Midway soph showed touch
A few years ago Leo Peralta was living in his native Uruguay. Now he's the best soccer player in Central Texas.
High school playoffs: Midway baseball moves on
The Panthers completed a comeback in their Class 4A bi-district series after losing Game 1 on Thursday.
Reicher nabs silver medal at TAPPS state track
Ashton Wood took second place in the 100-meter hurdles to lead the Cougars at the meet.
SUPER CENTEX GIRLS' SOCCER: Lorena senior caps grand career
Brianna Johnston didn't score as many goals this year, but she led the Lady Leopards to their best season in school history.
Crawford senior earns state title in 4th trip
Crawford senior Jake Blenden found paydirt on his fourth and final trip to the UIL state golf tournament.
High school playoffs: Midway lives to play another day
The Panthers beat Granbury, 7-3, to even the Class 4A bi-district playoff series. Game 3 is today at Baylor Ballpark.
State golf: Crawford senior in hunt for 2A crown
In his fourth and final attempt at a title, Jake Blenden is two shots out of the lead going into the final day of the Class 2A state tournament.
Rodeo 'rookie' has grown up at Waco events
Cody Dollins’ first ride in Waco came in a mutton bustin' competition at age 3. Fifteen years later, he’ll return riding a bigger animal at this weekend's Xtreme Bulls event.
State golf: Gatesville chasing his-and-her crowns
Gatesville coach Guy Dean has taken the boys and girls to state separately in the past few years, but now he will have to coach them both at the same time.
State golf: China Spring out to restore lost glory
The Cougars are seeking a return to their dominance of the 1980s, when they won five titles in six years.
State golf: 4th time the charm for Crawford senior?
Jake Blenden is making his fourth trip to the Class 2A state tournament and is seeking his first title.
State golf: Senior hoping to add to Mart's trophy case
Brady Kaufmann is excited about a second opportunity at the Class 1A state tournament.
Groesbeck duo bows in state tennis final
The Goats' dreams of a state-title fairy-tale ending for themselves and their coach ended against the now three-time champions.
Reicher softball romps in opener, 10-0
Fort Worth Christian surprised Reicher ace Sarah Beth Toben by having all of its batters hit left-handed, but she wasn't fazed.
3 Baylor selections on final day of NFL draft
Denver drafted center Philip Blake in the fourth round, and the New York Jets took teammates Terrance Ganaway and Robert T. Griffin back-to-back in the sixth round.
John Werner: One more salute to Baylor's Griffin, Wright
Robert Griffin and Kendall Wright will always be remembered by Baylor football fans for their role in turning the program around.
Baylor's Griffin, Wright taken in 1st round of NFL draft
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin showed off his new Redskins colors, and Kendall Wright joined the Tennessee Titans.
Baylor spring football
Baylor football hoping to maintain high standard
Though Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin will be gone to the NFL, the Bears will enter next season with a sense of responsibility to maintain the standard set in 2011.
Baylor cornerbacks expecting healthier, happier year
The Bears don't expect to have to deal with the injuries and inexperience they did last season.
Despite wind, Baylor football shines in spring game
Even battling the blustery conditions, the Bears' offense looked sharp in the final scrimmage of spring drills Saturday.
Baylor cornerbacks expecting healthier, happier year
The Bears don't expect to have to deal with the injuries and inexperience they did last season.
Baylor football looks for next standout running back
Four Bears are in the running to pick up the carries of departing senior Terrance Ganaway.
Trio fighting to be Baylor football's man in middle
With Elliot Coffey gone, the Bears are searching for a new middle linebacker to lead the defense.
Baylor O-line establishing new center
Senior Ivory Wade and redshirt sophomore Tim Smith are battling for the starting spot in the middle of the line.
New Baylor quarterback Florence not trying to be RG3
Nick Florence is embracing the challenge of replacing Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin.
Bears begin post-RG3 era with spring practices
The Bears will begin offseason workouts today without Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin.
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Coach's intuition gives Midway series advantage
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Baylor women's doubles upsets No. 1-ranked team
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Robert Griffin at the NFL draft: April 26, 2012
RG3 was the second overall pick at Radio City Music Hall.
Baylor Lady Bears Appreciation Banquet: April 12, 2012
A record crowd came out to fete the historic BU women.
Baylor Lady Bears welcome-home party: April 4, 2012
BU fans pack the Ferrell Center to celebrate the champs.
Lady Bears watch party: April 3, 2012
Baylor fans gather at the Ferrell Center to watch the national championship game.
Final Four: Baylor Lady Bears vs. Stanford: April 1, 2012
BU prevailed in a hard-fought national semifinal.
Baylor Lady Bears Final Four sendoff: March 29, 2012
Fans gather to cheer the BU women on to Denver.
Elite 8: Lady Bears vs. Tennessee: March 26, 2012
The Lady Bears rolled into the Final Four with a 77-58 win.
Elite 8: Baylor men vs. Kentucky: March 25, 2012
The Bears bow out in the national quarterfinals in Atlanta.
Sweet 16: Baylor men vs. Xavier: March 23, 2012
The Bears fight their way into the Elite Eight once again.
Baylor men vs. South Dakota State: March 15, 2012
The Bears tough out an opening win vs. South Dakota State.
Lady Bears NCAA selection: March 12, 2012
Baylor finds out where it's headed in the women's tournament.
Baylor NCAA selection: March 11, 2012
The Bears gather to learn their spot in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M: March 10, 2012
The BU women tally another Big 12 title with a 73-50 win.
Lady Bears vs. Kansas State: March 9, 2012
The Baylor women continue to roll through the Big 12 tournament.
Baylor vs. Texas Tech: Feb. 27, 2012
The Bears rout the Red Raiders in their Ferrell Center season finale.
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M: Feb. 11, 2012
Trace Adkins is on hand as BU routs the Aggies, 71-48.
First Pitch Luncheon: Feb. 1, 2012
Rangers and Baylor baseball were hot topics at the Ferrell Center.
Lady Bears vs. Kansas: Jan. 28, 2012
The Baylor women crush the Jayhawks 74-46 at the Ferrell Center.
Baylor Lady Bears at Texas Tech: Jan. 18, 2012
The top-ranked Baylor women beat the No. 17 Lady Raiders, 72-64.
Baylor football pep rally: Jan. 14, 2012
Fans gather to honor the Alamo Bowl champion Bears and Heisman winner RG3.
RG3 honored at Baylor vs. Bethune-Cookman: Dec. 14, 2011
The Heisman winner gets feted at halftime of the Bears' win.
Heisman Trophy festivities in New York City
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin and the other candidates in NYC.
Heisman Trophy watch party at Baylor: Dec. 10, 2011
Students gather on Baylor campus to cheer BU's first Heisman winner.
Baylor vs. Texas football: Dec. 3, 2011
Robert Griffin adds a Heisman-esque exclamation point in BU's 48-24 win.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Texas: Dec. 3, 2011
Bears fans pack Floyd Casey to see a big BU victory over the Horns.
Baylor vs. Texas Tech football: Nov. 26, 2011
The Bears snap a 15-year drought with a big win at Cowboys Stadium.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011
Baylor Nation out in full force to see the Bears' historic win.
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Baylor football at Kansas: Nov. 12, 2011
The Bears pulled off a bowl-clinching come-from-behind overtime win, 31-30.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Missouri: Nov. 5, 2011
The Baylor faithful were on hand to cheer a BU victory.
Baylor University homecoming parade 2011
Green and gold spirit flooded Waco for the Saturday festivities.
President and Mrs. Starr Baylor homecoming parade watch party
Homecoming fun at the McMullen-Connally Faculty Center.
Baylor at Oklahoma State football: Oct. 29, 2011
The Bears took it on the chin in Stillwater, 56-29.
More from Baylor-A&M: Oct. 15, 2011
More fans and action from Baylor's matchup against Texas A&M in College Station.
Baylor at Texas A&M football: Oct. 15, 2011
The Bears couldn't stop the Aggies in their Big 12 finale.
Baylor vs. Iowa State football: Oct. 8, 2011
The Bears took to the ground for an impressive 49-26 win.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Iowa State: Oct. 8, 2011
The Baylor faithful helped the Bears to another Big 12 win.
Baylor football vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011
Robert Griffin III shines as the Bears roll past Rice, 56-31.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011
Bear Nation out in force again to see Baylor's win.
Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011
Bear Nation enjoyed a 48-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin.
Baylor football vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011
The Bears shocked the 14th-ranked Horned Frogs in Waco on national TV.
Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011
Bear Nation came out and propelled Baylor to a huge 50-48 win.
Central Texas Football Kick-Off Luncheon
Fans gather at the Ferrell Center for a preseason forecast.
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National signing day 2012
Baylor maintains momentum with Briles' best class
Video: Briles on the signing class
Meet the new Baylor Bears
Brice Cherry: Development key to Baylor recruiting victory
Big 12 recruiting breakdown
Final Trib Top 100 state recruiting list
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They've got spirit! Meet the cheer squads from around Central Texas.
Super Centex awards
Super Centex Football Team: Waco High, Lorena stars led emotionally, physically
Waco High running back Darrell Harris and Lorena linebacker Jakob Coker grabbed the top honors on the Trib's annual team.
Super Centex 6-man Football Team: Productive back paved Abbott's path
Tyler Russell, this year's Super Centex Six-Man Player of the Year, racked up 2,816 yards and 46 touchdowns while leading the Panthers to an 11-3 record.
Super Centex Volleyball 2011: Senior made Gatesville a force
As Glynna Johnson became as comfortable with off-speed shots as with the booming kills she's known for, she turned into one of the most feared players in the area.
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Brice Cherry: Lady Bears single-minded in climb to top
Baylor embraced its "national title or bust" mentality and rode it all the way to the championship.
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John Werner: One more salute to Baylor's Griffin, Wright
Robert Griffin and Kendall Wright will always be remembered by Baylor football fans for their role in turning the program around.
