Oklahoma state Capitol updates for May 25 Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Oklahoma state Capitol updates Read More

Oklahoma Sports Milestones: Former RedHawk Chris Davis picks up win for Orioles on Sunday Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Chris Davis, an infielder, went 0 for 8 at the plate in the Orioles' 17-inning victory over the Red Sox on Sunday, but he picked up the victory behind two innings of relief. Read More

In modern Tokyo, places to touch traditional Japan Published: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 What I learned about the dying profession of geishas while I was in Japan was that geishas are entertainers who are trained in different artistic skills such as playing the shamisen (a three-stringed instrument), singing or ritual Japanese dance. And there are male geishas as well as female geishas. All three of... Read More

Local martial arts school launches after-school program Updated: Wed, Jan 26, 2011 Students get alternative to traditional after-school care, as well as opportunity to learn skills, abilities and character qualities that program officials say will last a lifetime. Participants can become physically fit, learn self defense and receive instruction in life skills. Read More

Jury recommends death in Florida ninja slaying Published: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A jury has recommended that a karate instructor get the death penalty for murdering a wealthy Florida couple while their nine special-needs children cowered or slept nearby. The jurors voted 10-2 Friday that Patrick Gonzalez Jr. be executed for last year's murder of Byrd and Melanie... Read More

Brock Lesnar wins main event at UFC 116 Published: Sun, Jul 4, 2010 Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night. Read More

From the you! Gossip Files Updated: Thu, Dec 17, 2009 Bono: Reaching out to the next generation of charitable givers Fans of the band U2 have always known lead singer Bono as a big giver to charitable causes. Now, the three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee is reaching out to the next generation of charitable givers through his personal charity ONE (named after the... Read More

Oklahoma City-based Century opens doors for public events surrounding UFC Fight Night Updated: Fri, Sep 11, 2009 For the first time ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) will host Fight Night Live® at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City, on September 16, 2009. Prior to the event, Oklahoma City-based company and exclusive manufacturer of UFC fight gear Century Martial Arts will host a mixed martial... Read More

Top 10 fun fitness summer activities for kids Updated: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 Summer is here and children need to stay active, healthy and busy during their break from school. Parents need to encourage their children to warm up properly and stretch before each activity and teach them never to play through any type of pain or make winning the reason for playing any sport. Let them... Read More

Kimbo Slice goes down Published: Sat, Oct 4, 2008 Facing a stand-in for Ken Shamrock, MMA star Kimbo Slice went down on Saturday night. Seth Petruzelli knocked out Slice in 14 seconds during the Elite XC event. Slice was to fight Shamrock, but Shamrock backed out after receiving a cut during practice. Petruzelli is a former cast member of The Ultimate Fighter on... Read More

Judo helps youths learn to compete Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 MOORE - Lance Nichols said judo has taught him a lot about discipline and control, plus it keeps him active after school. "It's taught me to pick myself back up when I fall," said Nichols, 14, who will be a freshman at Norman North High School in August. Nichols and 14 other students from USA Stars Gym in Moore... Read More

Martial arts kick up funds for charity Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2006 EDMOND - Students and visitors will gather Saturday at Premier Martial Arts in Edmond to raise money for charity by performing kicks and breaking boards. The event starts at 11 a.m. with a safety seminar designed to educate children on how to protect themselves during dangerous situations, said Rebekah Graham,... Read More

Bikini Boot Camp puts emphasis on intensity Updated: Sat, Apr 15, 2006 Getting in shape the hard way EDMOND - Victoria Woods doesn't mind punishment -- in fact, she arrives early for it. At 5:45 a.m. on a recent weekday, the 50-year-old investment adviser stretched with about 14 other people in anticipation of Bikini Boot Camp. "I was just not getting results in my normal... Read More

Soldier’s death an 'incredible loss' Updated: Fri, Dec 30, 2005 An Oklahoman who earned the title of U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2002 has been killed in Afghanistan. 1st Sgt. Tobias C. Meister of Jenks died Wednesday south of Asadabad, Afghanistan, when a bomb exploded near his Humvee during combat patrol operations, according to the Defense Department.... Read More

Kyle Craig, Tecumseh Updated: Sun, Jun 6, 2004 Athletics: Four-year state tournament qualifier in tennis. Won team's MVP award. Played for two district championship teams in basketball. Three-year varsity starter in basketball. Academics: Ranked first in class of 170. Scored 29 on the ACT. Valedictorian. National Honor Society reporter/treasurer.... Read More

'Crouching Tiger' leaps into hearts Updated: Fri, Mar 9, 2001 All might be fair in love and war, but that rule doesn't always apply in the ancient China of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," last year's most exhilarating film that finally arrives with English subtitles in area theaters today. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang... Read More