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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
7th-ranked Baylor baseball leaves Horns Blank, Bare, 4-0
Trent Blank and Crayton Bare combined to shut out win-starved Texas as seventh-ranked Baylor claimed its seventh Big 12 series win in eight matchups.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Freshman sparks Baylor softball offense
Freshman rightfielder Kaitlyn Thumann is thriving as Baylor's latest attempt to find a cleanup hitter.
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 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.
Baylor's Griner breaks wrist
Brittney Griner broke her right wrist while longboarding, coach Kim Mulkey confirmed.
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.
Texas explosion in 6th buries Baylor softball, 7-3
The Lady Bears held a lead entering the sixth inning before giving up two two-run home runs to No. 8 Texas.
Lady Bears kick off key week with UT
With only five regular-season games remaining, the No. 25 Baylor softball team hopes to pick up some momentum heading into the NCAA tournament. The Lady Bears certainly could boost their postseason resume with a second straight win over No. 7 Texas at 6:30 tonight at Getterman Stadium. Baylor ...
Baylor baseball clinches share of Big 12 title
Even though the Bears still have two conference series left to play, they can finish in no worse than a tie atop the Big 12.
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.
Slide shows


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.
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.
Latest sports headlines
Oklahoma remains Baylor baseball nemesis, 3-2
Baylor women's doubles upsets No. 1-ranked team
Baylor track qualifies 13 at NCAA West Regional
Prospects bright for Baylor softball next season
Baylor track seeks carry-over to NCAA regional
Big 12 player of year Ludy powers Baylor over K-State in tourney opener
Baylor athletics ties national record for combined wins
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
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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
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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.
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
HIGH SCHOOLS
Area standouts make college picks official
Video: Signing day ceremonies |
Photos: National Signing Day 2012- Central Texas' top recruits signing list | Other Central Texas signings | 2013: Juniors to watch
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Waco, Strange but True: Football had tentative start at Baylor

It’s difficult to imagine how different things were more than 110 years ago when the first intrepid Baylor athletes picked up a pigskin and prepared to do battle.
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To make itself bulletproof in the next round of realignments, Baylor must do much better in terms of athletic budget, attendance and TV revenue.
Big 12 conference confers stature, prestige to city of Waco through Baylor

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Value of campus stadium at Baylor a question mark

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The boys of the 1980 Baylor football team are men now with children and grandchildren of their own. But make no mistake: These guys have been bonded for 30 years and will be brothers for life.
1980 Baylor Bears in the NFL

The talent-loaded 1980 squad saw significant success in the pros.
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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.
| Date | Opponent | Time/ Result |
Pics | TV? |
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| Sept. 2 | TCU | W, 50-48 | ![]() |
ESPN |
| Sept. 17 | SFA | W, 48-0 | ![]() |
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| Sept. 24 | Rice (parents' weekend) | W, 56-31 | ![]() |
Fox SW |
| Oct. 1 | @ Kansas State |
L, 36-35 | ![]() |
ABC |
| Oct. 8 | Iowa State | W, 49-26 | ![]() |
Fox SW |
| Oct. 15 | @ Texas A&M | L, 55-28 | ![]() |
FX |
| Oct. 29 | @ Okla. State |
L, 59-24 | ![]() |
ABC |
| Nov. 5 | Missouri (homecoming) |
W, 42-39 | ![]() |
Fox SW |
| Nov. 12 | @ Kansas |
W, 31-30 (OT) | ![]() |
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| Nov. 19 | Oklahoma | W, 45-38 | ![]() |
ABC |
| Nov. 26 | vs. Texas Tech (at Dallas) | W, 66-42 | ![]() |
Fox SW |
| Dec. 3 | Texas | W, 48-24 | ![]() |
ABC |
| Dec. 29 | Alamo Bowl vs. Washington (Alamodome, San Antonio) |
W, 67-56 | ![]() |
ESPN |












































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