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What value can the Thunder get with the 12th pick?

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The Thunder got stuck with the No. 12 pick in the draft. There was every reason to believe this would be a much-higher pick, especially when Toronto got off to such a terrible start. But in the name of silver linings, here are a few things to digest:

West Virginia baseball team pitches in for Moore

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We'll take you inside a trip with the West Virginia baseball team, as they buy and deliver needed supplies to displaced tornado victims.

Thunder gets 12th overall pick

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The pick, acquired from Toronto through Houston, came in the James Harden trade. And to many in the outside world, its placement is viewed as a disappointment. But not inside Thunder headquarters.

Southmoore football players feel impact of tornado

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At least 19 SaberCats lost their homes. Coach Jeff Brinkman is still trying to assess the damage.

OKC Thunder, Kevin Durant donate to tornado relief efforts

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Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, according to Red Cross Oklahoma. Durant on Monday encouraged his Twitter followers to text “REDCROSS” to 90999 for $10 donations to help tornado victims.

Big 12 baseball tournament pushed back a day

Sports | Published: Tue, May 21, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Due to the devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, the Big 12 Tournament has been pushed back a day. Originally scheduled to start on Wednesday, it will now begin Thursday morning, with the format of the tournament shifting from double-elimination to pool play.

Sam Bradford witnesses another natural disaster

Sports | Published: Tue, May 21, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Sam Bradford's mind was elsewhere at Rams OTAs, thinking about the devastation in Oklahoma and recalling a similar storm in 1999. The former Putnam City North and University of Oklahoma quarterback was in Oklahoma City on Monday, watching on TV as a tornado ripped through Moore.

Bob Stoops reacts to Monday's tornado outburst

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NORMAN — Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops joined ESPN’s SportsCenter on Tuesday to discuss Monday’s devastating tornado, which ripped through Moore, destroying several homes and killing dozens of people.

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