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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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?

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Sports | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

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

Mock draft time

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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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Oklahoma tornadoes: Thunder reverses the role,...

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  • NewsOKSports Big 12 baseball slate for state teams tomorrow: OU-Tech at 9 a.m. / #OKstate-Kansas at 7:30 p.m.
    Today 12:38:07 AM
  • jjhelsley Cowboys fall 8-4 at The Brick. Took a 4-2 win into the 9th. Flashback to ninth-inning collapse at TCU in April. #okstate
    Today 12:36:19 AM
  • jjhelsley Cowboys finally finish the ninth, but trail 8-4. Need a big inning. Haven's scored since the 2nd. #okstate
    Today 12:30:09 AM
  • jjhelsley And two more runs for TCU, which leads 7-4 with two outs in the ninth. #okstate
    Today 12:27:08 AM
  • jjhelsley TCU takes the lead, following an intentional walk, with a hit batsman. 5-4. #okstate
    Today 12:21:21 AM
  • jjhelsley A little bloop into CF ties the game, 4-4. TCU still batting with runners on 1st and 2nd. One out. #okstate
    Today 12:17:58 AM
  • jjhelsley A walk by Wheeland loads the bases, still with one out. Closer Brendan McCurry coming on. Late drama. #okstate
    Today 12:14:50 AM
  • jjhelsley Wheeland runs into some trouble in the 9th. Runners at the corners, one out. Walton visits the mound, sticking with him. #okstate
    Today 12:10:44 AM
  • jjhelsley Cowboys need three outs to clinch a win in their pool play opener. Wheeland out again. #okstate
    Today 12:04:49 AM
  • jjhelsley Wheeland keeps mowing, has now retired all seven batters he's faced. Cowboys lead 4-2 into the b8. #okstate
    Today 12:00:13 AM
  • jjhelsley Through seven now, Cowboys still lead 4-2. Wheeland back on the bump for more. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:53:33 PM CST
  • NewsOKThunder Will setbacks make Kevin Durant stronger? LINK (via @DarnellMayberry)
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:48:40 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Wheeland puts the Frogs down 1-2-3, stretch time at The Brick. 4-2. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:43:35 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Cowboys go quietly in the sixth. To the seventh, still 4-2. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:38:00 PM CST
  • ginamizell Grade school reunions are the best. Love when people stay in your life no matter how many years go by. @shelby_hill LINK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:36:47 PM CST
  • BerryTramel Big 12 baseball: Too many teams? LINK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:36:01 PM CST
  • NewsOKSports Big 12 baseball: Too many teams? LINK (via @BerryTramel)
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:36:00 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Wheeland does his thing, gets a pop out to end the inning and the rally. Cowboys to bat in the b6, lead 4-2. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:31:03 PM CST
  • jjhelsley In previous meeting this year, Wheeland went four innings, allowed one hit and struck out six Frogs. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:28:21 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Perrin doesn't get through the inning. Frogs get one and have runners at the corners. Wheeland coming on. Two outs. 4-2 #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:27:07 PM CST
  • jjhelsley OSU now going to its pen, with Jon Perrin relieving Hursh, who allowed one unearned run in five innings, but threw too many pitches #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:13:18 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Hursh gets the Cowboys through t5, still 4-1 Pokes. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 11:01:46 PM CST
  • BeatBaldwin Big 12 baseball: Thomas Taylor, Kansas whip West Virginia LINK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 10:53:39 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Still 4-1 through 4 at The Brick. Hursh back to the mound, TCU into its pen. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 10:52:07 PM CST
  • NewsOKSports Baylor coach Steve Smith compared OU ace Jonathan Gray to Roger Clemens today: LINK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 10:36:01 PM CST
  • jjhelsley Zach Fish with a great running catch of a sinking liner gets the third out for OSU, preserving the 4-1 lead. Going to b4. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 10:35:43 PM CST
  • jjhelsley After TCU gets 1 in t3, Cowboys go in order in their half. #okstate leads 4-1 going to the 4th. #okstate
    Thu, May. 23 2013 10:26:38 PM CST

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