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Halftime: Thunder 47, Spurs 46

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Both players are ‘great ambassadors for the league' says Thunder coach Scott Brooks. Game 1 between the Thunder and Spurs begins at 7:30 p.m. on TNT. More Thunder
Oklahoma City, San Antonio franchises have unique connection
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Thunder-Spurs: Oklahoman writers make their Western Conference Finals picks

Thunder Alley: OKC has lost something special with the watch parties going away

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When the Western Conference Finals swing to Oklahoma City, Thunder Alley will open three hours before tipoff. There will be music. There will be games. There will be concessions. But once the game starts, the party stops.
Thunder Alley: Readers share thoughts on what changes they'd make
Thunder Alley: Could the watch parties be saved?

College baseball: Missouri beats Oklahoma to win Big 12 tournament

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Missouri's exit to the SEC came with a fond farewell wave Sunday, as the Tigers beat Oklahoma 8-7 in the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament.

Women's College World Series: OU-South Florida game set for noon Thursday

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Sooners will play tournament's opening game, which will be broadcast on ESPN2 (Cox 28).

OU football: Tony Jefferson's skills, leadership impressed in high school and now in college

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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.

OSU football: Which positions have the most quality depth?

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OSU lost a receiver last week after Kevin Johnson transferred, and DT Christian Littlehead could face discipline after being arrested. At which position group could the Cowboys best withstand the loss of a player?

OKC Barons: Summer begins as players say their goodbyes Sunday at Cox Center

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Some players from the Barons' division champs will return next season, others not.

Big 12/SEC bowl game might trigger a plus-one playoff

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Berry Tramel: Alliance would pit a pair of teams that certainly would be involved in any playoff scenario.

Pit stop mistake costs Johnson a chance for win

Updated: 2 min ago CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — When Jimmie Johnson left his pit stall with his gas can — and his gas man — still attached to his No. 48 Chevrolet it cost the five-time Sprint Cup champion a chance to win the Coca-Cola 600. Johnson was given a stop-and-go penalty dropping him a lap behind and out of contention.... Read More

Kahne keeps Hendrick success rolling at Charlotte

Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning NASCAR's longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports. Kahne also gave car owner Rick Hendrick his 201st Sprint Cup series win. Kahne crossed the finish line nearly 5 seconds ahead of... Read More

Astros lose to Dodgers, ending 51-year NL rivalry

Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Much has been made already of the Houston Astros' impending shift to the American League next season. Their eventful 51-year NL rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers ended on Sunday, leaving plenty of memories behind for those old enough to remember and cherish the watershed games they've played... Read More

Evans finishes 6th in 800 at Olympic tuneup meet Updated: 33 min ago IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Janet Evans finished sixth in the 800-meter freestyle Sunday at the Speedo Grand Challenge in the former Olympic champion's final tuneup meet before the Olympic trials next month when she'll try to make the U.S. team at 40. Haley Anderson, who also competes in open water swimming, won the... Read More

Louisiana-Monroe downs Arkansas St, wins SBC title Updated: 34 min ago JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Justin Stawychny singled in the go-ahead run and Les Aulds scored when he was hit by a pitch to lead Louisiana-Monroe to a 4-2 victory over Arkansas State and the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Tournament title in Bowling Green, Ky. The Red Wolves (34-23) held a 2-1 lead after seven innings... Read More

Oral Roberts awaits place in NCAA tournament Updated: 49 min ago TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oral Roberts will learn Monday where it will be playing in the NCAA baseball tournament. The Golden Eagles (37-23) beat North Dakota State twice on Saturday, 4-1 and 4-3, to capture the Summit League Tournament title. The conference championship gave Oral Roberts an automatic entry into the... Read More

Thunder Alley: Could the watch parties be saved? Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 A look at possible options for the Thunder Alley watch parties along with the pros and the cons. Read More

Thunder Alley: Readers share thoughts on what changes they'd make Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 We asked readers to tell us what they thought about the changes to Thunder Alley — the pregame festivities will continue, but the watch parties will cease — and Thunder fans were not shy with their opinions. Read More

Thunder Alley: OKC has lost something special with the watch parties going away Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 When the Western Conference Finals swing to Oklahoma City, Thunder Alley will open three hours before tipoff. There will be music. There will be games. There will be concessions. But once the game starts, the party stops. Read More

NL Capsules Updated: 1 hr ago ST. LOUIS (AP) — Roy Halladay gave up a grand slam to Yadier Molina in an abbreviated two-inning start before leaving with shoulder soreness, and the St. Louis Cardinals avoided a four-game sweep with an 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Phillies were looking for their first four-game sweep... Read More

Hairston gets 5 hits, Dodgers beat Astros

Updated: 1 hr ago LOS ANGELES (AP) — The injury-riddled Los Angeles Dodgers haven't missed a beat, thanks to a formidable bench that has more than compensated for recent injuries to regulars Matt Kemp, Mark Ellis, Juan Uribe and Juan Rivera. Utility infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. and reserve outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., whose fathers... Read More

Mariners lose fourth straight to Angels

Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 SEATTLE (AP) — How things have changed for the Seattle Mariners in a matter of four days. Entering their long weekend series with the Los Angeles Angels, the Mariners had won five of their previous six games as they attempt to take baby steps back to success. Now they've got a four-game losing streak. Kendrys... Read More

Oklahoma scene: Micah Mohler, Vivien Miller are winners at the Andy Payne Memorial Marathon at Stars and Stripes Park Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Lawton resident Fred Bryant challenges Mohler down the stretch. Mohler wins by less than a full second. Read More

Ex-LAPD deputy chief to oversee Dodgers security Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of security at Dodgers Stadium is retiring and will be replaced by a former Los Angeles Police deputy chief. The Dodgers said Sunday that Rich Wemmer's last day will be Thursday, and Michael Hillman will oversee security at the stadium for the rest of the 2012 season. Wemmer took the... Read More

Frustrated Brewers blow lead, lose to Arizona 4-3

Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 PHOENIX (AP) — For the Milwaukee Brewers, it was another disappointing loss in a most disappointing season. And on top of their 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, the Brewers sent yet another player to the 15-day disabled list. The Brewers blew a 3-1 lead, third baseman Taylor... Read More

Diamondbacks rally to beat Brewers 4-3, win series

Updated: 1 hr ago PHOENIX (AP) — Finally, the Arizona Diamondbacks won a series at home. Their 4-3 come-from-behind victory over Milwaukee on Sunday "kind of felt like old times," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. Aaron Hill went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and Arizona won a home series for the first time since a... Read More

Athletics bats quiet again in 2-0 loss to Yankees

Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics can only hope that the help they are expecting from the minors will come soon enough to spark their dormant offense. The A's concluded a lackluster homestand by being shut out for the second time, managing just five singles against Hiroki Kuroda and Rafael Soriano in... Read More

Big 12 baseball: Coach Tim Jamieson, Missouri baseball leave conference on top Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 After 18 seasons as the Tigers' head coach, the coach won his first Big 12 Tournament Championship. Read More

Boca Juniors closing in on league sweep Updated: 1 hr ago BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Boca Juniors took a large step toward completing a sweep of Argentina's two split-season titles with a 3-0 victory over Godoy Cruz on Sunday. Boca won the Apertura in the first half of the season, and now leads the second half Clausura by three points from Tigre with three matches... Read More

Morales drives in 2 in Angels' 4-2 win in Seattle

Updated: 1 hr ago SEATTLE (AP) — Nearly two months later, the Angels are starting to resemble the team they expected to be coming out of spring straining. Kendrys Morales had three hits, including a home run, scored twice and drove in two runs to help the Los Angeles Angels complete their first four-game road sweep of the Seattle... Read More