The 2025 World Series saw two teams in the top-5 payrolls in MLB. The league seems destined for a lockout following the 2026 season due to the issue of implementing a salary cap. While the billionaire owners and millionaire players bicker over finances, there remains a question about what will happen to the fans.

Beginning in 1917, a bear belonging to a Camp McArthur soldier was paraded around by Baylor students. The tradition of a live bear watching Baylor football on the sidelines became a beloved aspect of the school’s identity over the next 86 years.

Baylor volleyball was looking to take the next step as a program. The Bears reached the NCAA tournament for the first time — 18 years after joining the NCAA. That season set the trajectory for the program’s recent success.

Redshirt sophomore guard Taliah Scott delivered on her high expectations Monday, leading No. 16 Baylor women’s basketball to an upset win over No. 7 Duke. Scott’s 24 points lifted the Bears to their first top-10 win in almost two years.

No. 18 Baylor volleyball continued to struggle in October, falling to 3-5 in its last eight matches after a 3-1 loss to No. 23 Colorado. The Bears also dropped their fourth straight road match.

Despite being 8-1 in front of the Ferrell Center crowd, No. 18 Baylor volleyball drops its third straight road match and last nine sets away with the loss to Iowa State. The Bears were swept by No. 8 Arizona State and Arizona in their two previous matches outside of Waco.

Football is a staple of Baylor’s Homecoming — the oldest such tradition in the nation. Throughout the longstanding institution, there have been numerous memorable moments that magnify the occasion.

Nine years after Title IX was enacted, the NCAA welcomed women’s sports, including volleyball. While facilities and resources were scarce at Baylor, the Bears’ drive to play collegiate volleyball remained strong. That first team in the NCAA paved the way for the national powerhouse.

Baylor football fumbled twice against No. 21 Cincinnati, falling to a -9 turnover margin on 16 total giveaways this season. Turnovers have plagued the Bears and kept them from completing late-game comebacks or finding early-game success.

Baylor football has a chip on its shoulder after the loss to TCU in its homecoming game. The Bears are trying to harness their energy to upset No. 21 Cincinnati on the road.

With the intensity rising throughout the five-set match, it was No. 19 Baylor volleyball’s defense that helped them outlast No. 17 BYU, who led the Big 12 in hitting percentage.

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Baylor football has not met its lofty preseason expectations through the first half of the season. They are trying to regroup and find that spark for a late-season push.

No. 20 Baylor volleyball looked to turn things around after slipping on a three-match losing streak. The Bears defeated Kansas State 3-1 to avoid suffering their first four-game skid in 10 years.

Baylor volleyball assistant coach Joshua Walker helped graduate middle blocker Gabrielle Essix rediscover her love for the game in 2023. That impact brought her to Baylor and demonstrates how much he emphasizes connections with his players.

Baylor football will look to separate itself coming out of the bye week. Energy and intensity are pushing the Bears toward Fort Worth.

Penn State was coming off of a national semifinal appearance and a 13-win season. After starting 3-3, head coach James Franklin was fired. The decision reveals that a coach’s success is not enough to guarantee his job.

No. 16 Baylor volleyball was down but not out against No. 8 Arizona State, rallying in all three sets but could not complete them, getting swept for the second time.

Shelby Livingstone Anema initially saw herself focusing on sports ministry once her volleyball playing days ended — but through the persistence of those around her, Anema has found her calling to ministry through coaching collegiate volleyball.

The freshmen trio of outside hitters Ksenia Rakhmanchik and Bailey Warren, along with libero Morgan Madison, have shone early in their collegiate careers. Baylor volleyball can be a serious national championship contender within the next three years if it develops and builds around them.

Auburn announced Monday that its 2026 matchup with Baylor will be moved to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Aflac Kickoff Game for NIL opportunities. The move is the first of its kind in college football and is expected to generate $5 million for Auburn players.

Down to their final point, No. 15 Baylor volleyball stormed back from down six to force a fifth set. They rallied again but could not secure the win, falling to No. 18 Kansas, 3-2.

With slow starts to the first and second sets, No. 15 Baylor volleyball swept Houston despite committing 10 more errors than the Cougars.

In the last two weeks, freshman outside hitter Bailey Warren has proven to be one of the top attackers and freshman leaders for No. 15 Baylor volleyball, recording double-digit kills in three of the past five matches.

Baylor football has struggled at home, going 1-2 at McLane Stadium with losses to Auburn and Arizona State. They hope to take back home-field advantage in a physical fight against an underwhelming Kansas State team.

After losing their first three ranked matches, the Bears secured their statement win with a victory over rival No. 9 TCU at the Ferrell Center.

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After being dominated by No. 2 Texas on Friday, No. 20 Baylor volleyball’s defense bounced back Wednesday, holding Texas Tech to a .176 hitting percentage in a 3-1 win.

Baylor’s run game fell short in its season opener against Auburn, with redshirt sophomore running back Bryson Washington leading the team with 54 yards. Washington has since found his momentum, hitting the century mark in each of the next three games.

Baylor’s defense forced multiple red zone stops to keep their team within one score in their loss to Arizona State. The Bears will look to bounce back against struggling Oklahoma State behind the unit’s recent growth.