Sports

OSU’s Jenkins goes to Da Bears; Carolina drafts Hubbard

May 6, 2021

Former Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft Friday. Three other former Cowboys – Running back Chuba Hubbard by the Carolina Panthers, wide receiver Tylan Wallace by the Baltimore Ravens and cornerback Rodarius Williams by the…

OU’s Humphrey goes to Kansas City; Perkins to the Pats

May 6, 2021

Oklahoma had five players drafted – tying Texas for the most in the Big 12 – and that adds up to 21 players drafted in the Lincoln Riley head coaching era. Former Sooner Creed Humphrey was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round and Ronnie Perkins was taken by the New England…

A lot has happened in 20 years writing for the Beacon

April 29, 2021 Jeff Brucculeri

It’s been 20 years; hard to believe. That’s how long the Tulsa Beacon has been publishing a weekly newspaper, and this column has appeared in just about every edition since issue No. 2. Considering the paper publishes 51 weeks per year, and there may be one or two weeks during the year I don’t write…

State School Board group: Force girls to compete vs. boys

April 29, 2021 Ray Carter

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) has called on lawmakers to require female athletes to compete against male athletes who identify as transgender, saying a proposed ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports “jeopardizes local control” because it would overrule “the policy school districts have adopted” through the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association “regarding…

Both offense and defense look improved for OU in 2021

April 29, 2021

Oklahoma showed signs of taking the next step as potential stars popped up on both offense and defense Saturday in the annual spring game in Norman. It was wasn’t really a game but more like a controlled scrimmage. Coach Lincoln Riley said the goal was to let every player get in for several plays. On…

OSU’s Mike Gundy said spring practice was the best ever

April 29, 2021

The Oklahoma State football team is working toward a more normal routine and that was evident Saturday in the annual spring game. Coach Mike Gundy was pleased at his team’s progress and the movement back to normal following a year of dealing with the Chinese coronavirus, including the cancelation of spring practice in 2020. “Today…

Tulsa and OU hire new women’s basketball coaches

April 22, 2021

Coach Nelp is from ASU Tulsa has hired Arizona State associate head coach Angie Nelp as head women’s basketball coach, it was announced by Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. Nelp is the 11th head coach in Tulsa women’s basketball history. “I am extremely humbled and excited to be the next head coach of the women’s…

Baranczyk is from Drake

April 22, 2021

NORMAN – Oklahoma University has hired Jennie Baranczyk as the ninth head coach in University of Oklahoma women’s basketball history. Baranczyk, who was head coach at Drake the last nine seasons, replaces Sherri Coale, who retired last month after 25 seasons at OU. “This is a truly exciting day for our university and athletics department,…

OU Coach Moser signs his first recruit for the Sooners

April 22, 2021

NORMAN – Oklahoma men’s basketball head coach Porter Moser announced his first addition to the Sooners’ roster in the signing of 6-1 guard Alston Mason. Also, OU forward Brady Manek has announced he will transfer to North Carolina. Moser signed Alson Mason from Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. Moser has had…

Tulsa signs three players

April 22, 2021

Tulsa basketball coach Frank Haith as added three players – two college transfers and Anthony Pritchard from Tulsa’s Webster High school – bringing the incoming class to six. Jeriah Horne returns to Tulsa where he played two seasons before competing last year at the University of Colorado, while Same Griffin comes to Tulsa from the…