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Mike Baldwin has been a sports reporter for The Oklahoman since 1982. Mike graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1974 and attended Oklahoma Christian University, graduating with a journalism degree in 1978.
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Mike's first job was sports editor of the Seminole Producer before moving on to the Edmond Sun as sports editor from 1979-1982. He has covered many beats, starting with high school sports. He has also covered OU, OSU and Thunder in addition to the Dallas Cowboys while living in Dallas from 1994-2001 while with The Oklahoman.
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Mike and his family live in Edmond where he continues to work in the field of his passion, Sports.
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OU football: Tony Jefferson's skills, leadership impressed in high school and now in college
Published: Sun, May 27, 2012
Tony Jefferson's production shocked his high school coaches after the freshman was promoted to the varsity for the playoffs. Now, he's a standout for the Sooners and is poised to become a leader on the defense. Read More
Texas A&M baseball players touched by Oklahoma City Memorial
Published: Sat, May 26, 2012
Aggies coach takes his team through every three years. Read More
Patriot Cup benefits Folds of Honor Foundation
Published: Sat, May 26, 2012
OWASSO — Five years ago, Major Dan Rooney, who is a PGA professional, founded The Folds of Honor Foundation. The foundation raises college scholarship money for families of military men and women killed or injured in service to the United States. The organization, based in Owasso, raised $10 million last year.... Read More
Rickie Fowler: The pied piper of golf's new generation
Published: Sat, May 26, 2012
Former OSU star is known for his flashy clothes and solid game. Read More
Golf: Edmond's Rhein Gibson looks back on Guinness World Record round
Published: Thu, May 24, 2012
The lowest round of golf ever recorded was shot by an Oklahoma transplant from Australia. Rhein Gibson, a former NAIA All-American at Oklahoma Christian, shot a 55 at River Oaks Golf Club two weeks ago. It's the Guinness World Record. Read More
OU football: Coaches saw American football potential in Chuka Ndulue
Updated: Sun, May 20, 2012
The former soccer player grew and grew and grew — and now plays defensive end for Oklahoma. Read More
OU football: Despite suspensions to receivers, the Sooners can persevere
Published: Sun, May 13, 2012
Newcomers and players returning from injury should keep Oklahoma on even-keel in 2012. Read More
Former Stillwater standout Brett Anderson nearing return from Tommy John surgery
Updated: Sun, May 6, 2012
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brett Anderson, the son of Oklahoma State baseball coach Frank Anderson is ahead of schedule in his rehab. Read More
Oklahomans in Major League Baseball: Matt Kemp among those off to strong start
Published: Mon, May 7, 2012
The National League MVP award that should have been Matt Kemp's a year ago won't be up for debate if he builds off one of the best starts in MLB history (. 417, 12 homers, 25 RBIs in April) Read More
OU football: Getting drafted by Chiefs a dream for Donald Stephenson
Published: Sun, May 6, 2012
Big for his age his entire life, Donald Stephenson didn't dream of playing quarterback at Arrowhead Stadium. He knew his future. It was in the trenches. On the offensive line. Read More
OU football: Detroit Lions like what they see in former Sooners
Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012
The question is whether Ryan Broyles, Travis Lewis and Ronnell Lewis can help the Lions reach the Super Bowl for the first time. Read More
NFL Draft: OU linebacker Travis Lewis chosen in seventh round by Lions
Published: Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Broken toe, subpar senior season are reasons why Lewis slid to the final round. He will join outside linebacker Ronnell Lewis, who chosen in the fourth round by Detroit. Read More
NFL Draft: OU's Ronnell Lewis chosen by Detroit Lions in fourth round
Published: Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Ronnell Lewis always felt linebacker was his best position. He'll have the opportunity to return to his favorite spot with the Detroit Lions. Read More
NFL Draft: Detroit Lions take OU's Ryan Broyles in second round
Published: Fri, Apr 27, 2012
A major knee injury didn't cost Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles much positioning in the NFL Draft after all. When the NCAA's all-time leading receiver suffered a torn ACL late his senior season, there was speculation Broyles might slip to Round 4 of the NFL Draft. Instead, the Detroit Lions selected Broyles... Read More
NFL Draft: Frank Alexander waiting for the chance to show he can play professionally
Published: Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The OU defensive end has recovered from injuries and hopes stellar senior season is enough for a draft day telephone call. Read More
OU football: Receiver Ryan Broyles has worked his way to the NFL Draft
Published: Mon, Apr 23, 2012
NORMAN — The NCAA's all-time leading receiver will get his opportunity to play in the NFL. Regardless of what round Ryan Broyles is selected later this week, the owner of most of Oklahoma's receiving records will attend a training camp in late July. All the hard work pays off this week. The star receiver that... Read More
OU football: Where will Ronnell Lewis, Ryan Broyles go in NFL Draft?
Published: Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Ronnell Lewis and Ryan Broyles are projected to be Oklahoma's first two players selected in this week's NFL Draft. A key for both is how NFL executives evaluate OU's all-time leading receiver and a big hitter known as “The Hammer.” Read More
OU football notebook: Drew Allen pleased with progress this spring; Derrick Strait returns as grad assistant
Published: Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said the decision on who will back up quarterback Landry Jones will be based on all the spring and fall practices. Read More
OU football notebook: Tress Way learned valuable lesson
Published: Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Oklahoma senior punter Tress Way averaged a respectable 42.0 yards per punt last season, but it was a drop-off from his 44.0 and 45.7 averages his first two seasons. In the Insight Bowl, he averaged 50.3 yards on six punts. “After talking my dad and Michael Hunnicutt they said, ‘You have one of the strongest... Read More
Writer's roundtable: Who will be Oklahoma's top receiver?
Published: Sun, Apr 15, 2012
OU writers Mike Baldwin and Jason Kersey discuss next season's receiving group with columnist Jenni Carlson. Read More
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