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OU softball super regional game in Norman postponed
A strong thunderstorm hit Norman early Thursday morning and affected the field conditions at the OU softball complex.
OU announced Thursday evening that the start time for the NCAA Softball Super Regionals between Oklahoma and Texas A&M will now be at 7 p.m, an hour delay from the original start time.
Gates will open now at 5:30 p.m.
Brandon Weeden to help with Oklahoma tornado cleanup
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal.
Weeden will return to his home state over the holiday weekend to assist in any way he can in the aftermath of the deadly tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., killing 24 people and destroying more than a thousand homes in the Oklahoma City suburb earlier this week.
Weeden has been in contact with Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and he plans to pitch in and contribute anyway possible.
"I'll do anything, whether it's getting in the rubble and doing whatever, it doesn't matter," said Weeden, who is from Edmond. "I'll be there to help."
The disaster touched Weeden's family.
Will setbacks make Kevin Durant stronger?
The Thunder was eliminated in the second round, as a knee injury to Russell Westbrook derailed what potentially could have been a championship season. This is the third straight season that a championship-caliber Thunder team has fallen short. Report card on Kevin Durant's season Evaluating Kevin Durant's season
OU's Jonathan Gray shuts out Baylor, leads Sooners to 2-0 win
The Sooners beat Baylor 2-0 to open the Big 12 Baseball Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Gray tied a career-high with 12 strikeouts in the complete-game win.
McGuinness' Jones remembers what it's like to lose a home to tornado
As a senior at Westmoore in 1999, McGuinness coach Justin Jones lost his home to the devastating tornado that struck on May 3. Jones has made McGuinness' spring football game that is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday a benefit for Monday's tornado victims.
Tulsa Shock makes final cut, waiving Courtney Paris
Courtney Paris was waived Thursday as the Shock reduced their roster to the 11 players required before the start of the regular season. Tulsa opens the season Saturday at Atlanta.
Kenny Smith resigns as Noble boys basketball coach
Two months after coaching Noble to its first state tournament appearance in boys basketball since 1995, Kenny Smith has stepped down.
NBA playoffs: Roy Hibbert in or out?
Pacers coach Frank Vogel is under heavy scrutiny today for his lineup decisions in the waning moments of the Pacers-Heat game. With Indiana on defense, Vogel replaced 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert twice in the final 25 seconds of overtime. Both possessions resulted in LeBron James drives to the basket for easy layups.
Mock draft time
The NBA Draft is a little more than a month away, quietly creeping up on us while the league’s attention remains on the final four remaining teams. Who do the major sites have penciled in as the Thunder's three selections? Get the first look here.
Kevin Durant tours Moore, meets with residents
Durant did anything and everything he could to bring a smile to as many faces as possible. He shook hands and gave hugs. He posed for pictures and signed autographs.
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May 23, 2013
Courtney Paris was waived Thursday as the Shock reduced their roster to the 11 players required before the start of the regular season. Tulsa opens the season Saturday at Atlanta. Read More
May 23, 2013
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jay Haas is familiar with Bellerive Country Club — and it showed in the first round of the Senior PGA Championship. Haas, who grew up in nearby Belleville, Ill., and Duffy Waldorf shared the lead Thursday, shooting 5-under 66 in breezy, cool conditions. The 59-year-old Haas, the winner of the... Read More
May 23, 2013
The Thunder was eliminated in the second round, as a knee injury to Russell Westbrook derailed what potentially could have been a championship season. This is the third straight season that a championship-caliber Thunder team has fallen short. Read More
May 23, 2013
BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. Back at Fenway Park as a manager for the first time since being let go by the Boston Red Sox in 2011, he was calm and occasionally funny while wearing the cap of the Cleveland Indians. After all, he's back in baseball. "Being in a dugout... Read More
May 23, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who has never won a Sprint Cup race at CMS, was one of eight drivers to top the previous record of 193.708 set last October by Greg... Read More
May 23, 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have placed five-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain. Utley could miss up to four weeks. The team will make a roster move before Friday's game at Washington. "We do believe and hope that Chase will be ready to... Read More
May 23, 2013
Sander has been named the starting quarterback for next season, replacing the graduated Joel Blumenthal. Sander will also remain at free safety — where he started the past two seasons — and possibly as the holder, kick returner and punt returner. Read More
May 23, 2013
As a senior at Westmoore in 1999, McGuinness coach Justin Jones lost his home to the devastating tornado that struck on May 3. Jones has made McGuinness' spring football game that is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday a benefit for Monday's tornado victims. Read More
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