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OU softball super regional game in Norman postponed

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 03:57 PM

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.

Thunder reverses the role: It takes a turn at cheering on the community

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Big games and big shots and the NBA Finals are great fun. But when a few tall fellows, and a couple of short ones, can counter despair, can put smiles on faces and sparkles in eyes, well, that's more valuable than a truckload of O'Brien trophies. More Thunder

Sooners bring back some smiles to Sydney Angle's teammates

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Angle was one of seven children who died when an EF-5 tornado ripped through Plaza Towers Elementary School.

OU's Jonathan Gray shuts out Baylor, leads Sooners to 2-0 win

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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.

Will setbacks make Kevin Durant stronger?

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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

McGuinness' Jones remembers what it's like to lose a home to tornado

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Two months after coaching Noble to its first state tournament appearance in boys basketball since 1995, Kenny Smith has stepped down.

Mock draft time

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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.

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