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Berry Tramel, a lifelong Oklahoman, sports fan and newspaper reader, joined The Oklahoman in 1991 and has served as beat writer, assistant sports editor, sports editor and columnist.

Tramel grew up reading four daily newspapers — The Oklahoman, the Oklahoma City Times, the Norman Transcript and the Oklahoma Journal — and entered the newspaper business at the age of 17, with the Transcript in 1978. His first game assignment was the Lexington-Elmore City high school football game, and he has enjoyed the journey ever since, from high school wrestling duals and regional track meets to Orange Bowls and the NBA playoffs.

Tramel was born and raised in Norman, Okla. He and his wife, Tricia, were married in 1980 and live in Norman near their daughter, son-in-law and three granddaughters.

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Thunder-Spurs: Oklahoma City, San Antonio franchises have unique connection Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 The Spurs helped created the monster that wants to devour them, but Oklahoma City helped the Spurs become the Spurs. Read More
Big 12/SEC bowl game might trigger a plus-one playoff Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Berry Tramel: Alliance would pit a pair of teams that certainly would be involved in any playoff scenario. Read More
Thunder cannot go wrong by mimicking what Spurs have done to succeed Published: Thu, May 24, 2012 The Spurs are always championship contention by spending money wisely. They are the same things the Thunder tries to do. Read More
Oklahoma City gets a harsh lesson in being a Big League City Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Berry Tramel: The shootings in Bricktown show the bad that comes with the good of the Thunder's NBA playoff run and the festive atmosphere of Thunder Alley. Read More
Thunder Nation is gushing over its ball team Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 The Thunder routed the Lakers 106-90 Monday night to close out the NBA's glamour franchise and send the Boomers to a Western Conference Finals that promises to take this city and state by storm. Read More
OKC Thunder: Report card for Game 5 vs. Lakers Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 Staff writer Berry Tramel grades Monday night's Western Conference semifinal at Chesapeake Arena. Read More
NBA Playoffs: How the Lakers helped the Thunder grow up fast Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 COMMENTARY -- Competing against these Lakers has put the Thunder on the fast track, but not so fast that anyone should overlook the momentous moment that stands before Oklahoma City on Monday night. Read More
Thunder-Lakers: All hail Kevin Durant, King Closer Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 COMMENTARY — The Thunder's 103-100 win answered the question of which player on this planet you want taking the shot with the game on the line. Read More
OKC Thunder Game 4 report card: 'A' for Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Staff writer Berry Tramel issues grades from the Thunder's 103-100 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 Read More
OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant needs to shoot more Updated: Sat, May 19, 2012 Berry Tramel commentary -- The Thunder has to have Durant be selfish in a game like this. He's a heck of a playmaker, but he's an even better scorer. Slay the dragon. Shoot the ball. Win the game. Read More
Thunder-Lakers: OKC victory gets to the heart of the matter Published: Thu, May 17, 2012 COMMENTARY — After winning Game 1 in a rout, Oklahoma City willed its way to victory Wednesday night to take a 2-0 series lead. Read More
Russell Westbrook shows his softer side Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 OKC Thunder: Point guard's outfit after Game 1 showed that he's not Sergeant Stoic all the time. There's a little bit of Urkel in Westbrook, too. Read More
Derek Fisher's playoff guts can only bring glory for Thunder Published: Sun, May 6, 2012 The Thunder didn't sign Fisher to play against the Timberwolves in March or against the Kings in April. OKC signed “Old Man Laker” for the playoffs. Read More
Berry Tramel: Metta World Peace's seven-game suspension is stout Published: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 OKC Thunder has problems of its own, namely how to survive until James Harden returns. Read More
OSU football: The Cowboys' offense is in good hands Published: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 Even though the starting quarterback hasn't been named, Oklahoma State has plenty of playmakers heading into the 2012 season. Read More
Here's a 'yes' vote for free agency in college athletics Published: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin basketball team have been shamed into doing the right thing, and Jarrod Uthoff is free to transfer. But the issue behind the situation goes deeper than just where athletes can go. Read More
OKC Thunder: Matchups will be the key to NBA Playoffs Published: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 As the playoffs approach, the key for the Thunder will be matchups. If they finish with the No. 2 seed, the matchups are favorable. Read More
Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino missing 'class' Published: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 Petrino is the poster child for brazen. Hiring your girlfriend for a job in the football program is bad enough, but when you're married and she's engaged, it's much worse. Read More
Saints' bounty scandal: Football coaches have good reason for keeping injuries quiet Published: Sat, Apr 7, 2012 Thanks to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the audio released by Sean Pamphilon, we know a much better reason to hide injuries than keeping foes from knowing who might be too slow to reach the corner. Read More
Berry Tramel: Landry Jones' trip a sign of the times Published: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 OU FOOTBALL: Sooners' quarterback spent spring break being tutored by George Whitfield Jr. Trips like Jones' are the norm in this day and age. Read More
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