The Big 12 continues to be the nation's most televised league, as for the third straight season nearly every Big 12 conference game will be seen nationally on an ESPN network.

The Big 12 and SEC will own ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU for a minimum of eight consecutive hours, with networks and times for the 2017 SEC/Big 12 Challenge presented by Sonic being finalized

Oklahoma swept the 2015-16 Big 12 Athlete of the Year awards as softball pitcher Paige Parker received the female accolade while basketball standout Buddy Hield captured the male honor.

Big 12 Athlete of the Year candidates will be highlighted each day through July 17. Today's featured candidates are Oklahoma's Paige Parker and Buddy Hield.

Big 12 Athlete of the Year candidates will be highlighted each day through July 17. Today's featured candidates are Kansas' Ainise Havili and Perry Ellis.

Big 12 Athlete of the Year candidates will be highlighted each day through July 17. Today's featured candidates are Iowa State's Caitlin Nolan and Georges Niang.