Today in Country Music History: Weddings, Women, and a Summer Hit

The third of July has been a big day in country music with many charts, milestones, and even a celebrity wedding that combined the country and pop worlds. 1993: Garth Brooks In Charts On this day in 1993, Garth Brooks was on top of the charts with...

Oklahoma selected to Athlon Sports preseason all-conference squad

The Oklahoma Sooners did not have the first year in the SEC that they hoped to have. However, the folks over at Athlon Sports believe OU might have the players to change their fortunes this season. Staff writer Steve Lassan released his All-SEC...

Big 12 killing its football preseason media poll isn't about the poll itself

Commissioner Brett Yormark is expected to address all the hottest topics in college sports next Tuesday during his state-of-the-conference remarks at the Big 12’s football media extravaganza in Frisco, Texas. His list undoubtedly includes future...

Calvert City Pickleball competes in Tennessee and Oklahoma

CALVERT CITY — Local players competed in several MLP-style pickleball tournaments in June. Major League Pickleball (MLP)-style tournaments bring a team-based format to the sport. Instead of traditional individual or doubles play, MLP tournaments...

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer ranked No. 6 QB in 'College Football 26'

Real-world sports don't play quite like they do in video games. However, the annual release of each sport's iteration always generates excitement. Even before the game comes out, fans and the players themselves are eager to see individual team and...

More than 700K Oklahomans expected to travel for July Fourth weekend

This holiday weekend, more than 700,000 Oklahomans are expected to travel throughout the state for Fourth of July festivities. According to AAA, nearly 650,000 people are expected to travel by car, putting 643,000 drivers on Oklahoma roads who...

Oklahoma State players set for Big 12 Media Days

Oklahoma State football announced their group of players who will be attending Big 12 Media Days this morning on X. Redshirt senior cornerback Cam Smith, sophomore tight end Josh Ford and defensive lineman Iman Oates will represent the Pokes in...

Oklahoma State Must Embrace Controlled Chaos Next Season

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Sports on TV for July 7 – July 13

Adv05-06 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 7 MLB BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Tampa… Adv05-06 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 7 MLB BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Tampa...

ECU Introduces Oklahoma’s Only M.S. in Sport Psychology Program

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Indiana Fever’s Celebration Stuns Basketball Fans as Oklahoma City Thunder Fade Into Background

The Indiana Pacers might’ve come heartbreakingly close to winning the NBA championship, but the Indiana Fever? They actually got to pop the champagne! The Fever ended up winning their first WNBA Commissioner’s Cup after convincingly beating the...

"It's been a big disappointment" - Amid Brent Venables' hot seat rumors, Oklahoma insider dishes on Sooners HC's poor run 

Brent Venables handed Oklahoma its first losing season of the 21st century in his first year at the program in 2022. The coach went on to record another losing season last year following a 10-3 finish in 2023, creating a level of uncertainty...

3 questions facing Kansas football with Big 12 Media Days approaching

LAWRENCE — Kansas football coach Lance Leipold is entering his fifth season in charge of the Jayhawks. Before kickoff of the regular season opener, though, which is scheduled for Aug. 23 at home against Fresno State, Leipold and a handful of his...

Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed a record four-year contract extension, US media reported

New owners look to revive "Oklahoma!" at Discoveryland

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — Discoveryland, the once national home of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!,” may see the iconic musical return to its stage. New owners Tim and Kelly Jackson said their main goal is to revive the musical at Discoveryland....

Oklahoma City implements ‘backyard dwellings’ ordinance

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to the City of Oklahoma City, its “backyard dwellings” ordinance is now in effect. Officials say residents or property owners in OKC’s core can now build accessory dwellings, or backyard dwellings. The ordinance...

Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees record $285M extension

LOS ANGELES — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed a four-year $285 million contract extension, the richest per-year contract in NBA history, US media reports said Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Gilgeous-Alexander, who...

Some college sports teams going celebrity route for GM role

Athletic departments at colleges and universities across the country are scrambling. The rate of transfers transforms a team's personnel from season to season, the most talented players are demanding big contracts, and millions of dollars are now...

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cancels fireworks show after fire breaks out, 5 injured

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cancels fireworks show after fire breaks out, 5 injured A fireworks show scheduled for Thursday has been canceled after the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma confirmed an incident that injured at least 5 people occurred...

Movies to watch on July 4, and what else to see this month

If you’re looking to stay home and stream a movie during this Fourth of July weekend, why not pick something that illuminates a real-life bit of American history? Here are a few suggestions, available on streaming services. “Selma,” Ava DuVernay’s...