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Holly Rowe is a journalist who has spent three decades earning the respect of the people sitting on the other side of her microphone, and she deserves better than becoming the punchline of a joke about being hit.
Junior quarterback Nate Bennett had waited two years for his shot at QB1. On Saturday, he made the most of it. With junior quarterback DJ Lagway sidelined following an ankle injury suffered in Baylor’s season opener against Auburn, the junior quarterback got his first chance to lead the Bears as the starter.
Women have been in baseball for most of the sport’s history. While they have faced obstacles for around the last 100 years, the Women’s Professional Baseball League is reminding people that women always belonged.
“Everyone believed we [were] going to win; I did, and we fought to try and get that win,” said Aranda. “Guys were playing through pain, discomfort, and all that. It’s one of the reasons for going for it. You know, we had a bunch of guys getting band-aided up, and we had a chance to kind of close it out.”
The Bears are back and the Lariat sports desk predicts how the upcoming season pans out.
Fifth-year guard Obi Agbim’s build, play style and spark plug ability make him reminiscent of former Baylor guard Jayden Nunn.
The NFL is witnessing a growing trend of teams dumping young quarterbacks after only a few seasons. Stories of some of these quarterbacks reviving their careers prove that teams should invest in these players to develop into pro-level passers. The trend also serves as a warning for up-and-coming college quarterbacks.
Chip and Joanna Gaines gifted the largest donation in Baylor baseball history on Jan. 12. The ability to upgrade the Bears’ facilities and support the team’s mix of tested veterans and talented freshmen has set the program on the right path to return to its former glory.
Michael Trigg leads Baylor football with 607 yards receiving and ranks No. 46 in the country in total receiving yards. He’s the only tight end in the top 70.
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.
Hockey players from around the world work for years to be able to hoist a 34.5-pound trophy and hockey glory. Where rivalry, physicality and passion intersect and one of the most coveted trophies is on the line, the Stanley Cup Playoffs provide one of the most intense and exciting experiences in sports.
After a historic approval of the House v. NCAA settlement was inked on Monday, the pen continued writing history with the introduction of a new bill in the House of Representatives that has the potential to change the trajectory of college athletics forever.
Between name, image and likeness, eligibility and gender equity, the world of college athletics are rapidly changing. One recent shift in NCAA media coverage involves Lesley sophomore guard Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel — a Division III basketball player who just became the first woman with one arm to score in a collegiate game.
The stage is set, and the cards are on the table as the 2024 NCAA football season begins. With Week 0 in the rearview mirror, Big 12 football on the Brazos is on deck. Here are some of the Lariat Sports Desk’s predictions for Baylor football in a make-or-break season.
We all know and love the revenue sports like football and basketball, but pickleball has become a popular sport to play, especially among college students. It’s easy to learn and great to play with friends, and it doesn’t require God-given talent or athleticism in order to perform at a high level.
Baylor basketball has been a threat all season, and heading into March Madness, it’ll continue to be one. Once it passes the first weekend, both teams will be ready to make it deep into the tournament.
Griner will make her first return to Waco at 3 p.m. on Sunday for No. 21 Baylor women’s basketball’s conference game against Texas Tech in the Foster Pavilion.
Here are some of the Lariat Sports Desk’s predictions for the rematch between the San Francisco 49ers and the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
As we’ve seen, the Big 12 may very well be the best conference in the country — but who will take the crown?
The most exciting news for the Big 12 in recent years has been the addition of new teams to the conference. Despite the loss of Texas and Oklahoma, a massive introduction of eight other teams makes up for it. However, the question is, how has conference realignment affected Big 12 sports, big and small?
Looking at the games played so far this year, head coach Nicki Collen and the No. 12-ranked Bears have been a dominant force. On both sides of the ball, the Bears have been able to outperform their competition in nearly all statistical categories.
The Foster Pavilion has officially opened, and the energy from fans in the new arena has been electric. The Baylor Bear Pit, which consists of cheering students, has been at the forefront of it all for both the men’s and women’s basketball programs.
The Bears have reportedly reached out to several signal-callers in the transfer portal.
The Horned Frogs beat the Bears for the eighth time in nine seasons.
The Bears’ upset of No. 4 Utah signals a return to the program’s Big-12-championship-winning ways.
No. 20 Baylor men’s basketball trailed Auburn by nine points at halftime on Tuesday. Then, the Bears — and their 11-man rotation — turned on the jets.
Don’t let the aroma of Thanksgiving dinner distract you: Bowl season is near.
After weeks of anticipation and nail-biting battles on the gridiron, the College Football Playoff Committee named its first Top 25 rankings of the year, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Michigan and No. 4 Florida State for the top four.
While it’s still early on, did the committee get it right? Here are the reactions from three members of the Baylor Lariat.
Let me preface what’s to come with a statement I truly believe – Dave Aranda is an elite defensive coordinator with a great knowledge of the game and has the makings of a successful head coach. With that said, I don’t think he resembles a ‘successful’ head coach in the modern collegiate game.
