Media notebook: WWLS-AM 640 switches to ESPN Radio full time

The move brings Doug Gottlieb, an occasional contributor to the Sports Animal radio network, back into the area on a regular basis. The show from Gottlieb, a former OSU guard, airs weekdays from 3-6 p.m.

The rest of the ESPN Radio weekday lineup includes “Mike & Mike in the Morning,” 5-9 a.m.; “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” 9 a.m.-noon; “The Scott Van Pelt Show,” noon-3 p.m.; “Hill & Schlereth,” 6-9 p.m.; “SportsCenter Tonight,” 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; “SportsCenter All Night,” 1-5 a.m.

“Sports Animal” programming will continue to air on WWLS-FM 98.1 and its network affiliates: Tulsa's KYAL-FM 97.1 and AM-1550. Muskogee's KBIX AM-1490, Pawhuska's KPGM-AM 1500, Woodward's KSIW AM-1450 and Elk City's KADS-AM 1240.

The Thunder will make its ABC debut this season, hosting the Chicago Bulls at noon Sunday. Mike Tirico and analyst Hubie Brown will call the game with Ric Bucher reporting. In the second game of the doubleheader, Boston hosts Miami at 2:30 p.m. (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Lisa Salters).

ESPN has a doubleheader Friday night with Dallas at Orlando at 7 p.m. (Breen and Chris Mullin) and Portland at L.A. Clippers at 9:30 p.m. (Dave Pasch, Jon Barry and Bucher).