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Nic Anderson says Oklahoma Sooners put through ‘toughest summer’
Coaches and players would argue that every fall camp is the most important. However, the Sooners are heading into a season with a whole new set of challenges. If they’re able to make the College Football Playoff in their first year in the SEC, Oklahoma will need to be physically prepared to handle the added number of games. After their second fall camp practice, a select group of players met with the media, and Nic Anderson was asked what the offseason was like. “(Jerry Schmidt) got after us,” Anderson said. “I feel like this was the toughest summer that we’ve had since...
JayRoy Is the Music Aficionado Versed in a Multifaceted Range of Talents
When it comes to being musically inclined, JayRoy is among one of the most diversified artists in the game with sensational singles like his debut, “Who Gonna.”. Throughout the industry, in the underground, among artists, the name JayRoy from Ardmore, Oklahoma holds weight when it comes to being a master of the craft, both as a producer and artist. This recognition was sparked into being when he ran his fingers along the guitar strings at the early age of 10. From that moment, it was like an epiphany that showed him the musical path meant for him to journey.
CCSO: Meth, fentanyl seized from driver with suspended license in Bristow
BRISTOW, OK (KTUL) — According to the Creek County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), deputies pulled over a man on Monday for operating a vehicle without a working headlight. The deputies learned that the driver, 47-year-old Randall Mashburn, was driving with a suspended license. CCSO said Mashburn was previously cited or...
Pet Of The Week: Luna
Our Pet of the Week is a 2-month-old puppy named Luna. She loves to cuddle, snuggle, give kisses and play for hours. She is still a puppy and loves to chew things since she's teething, so make sure she has tons of fun toys to play with. She's still learning...
One college football analyst says Sooners will be lucky to win half their games in 2024
Two seasons ago, in Brent Venables maiden season as head ball coach at Oklahoma, the Sooners won as few as six games for the first time in nearly a quarter century. The 2022 Oklahoma team was not a very good team with not a lot of depth at key positions. The Sooners lost 49-0 that season to Texas. The 2024 Sooner team, however, which begins play in the big bad SEC this season, is much improved over the 2022 OU squad. Yet at least one college football analyst believes this year's team will be lucky to win as many as half of its 12 regular season games.
Paul Finebaum Predicts Oklahoma's Record This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners are a storied college football program. However, in 2024, the Sooners are beginning a new journey. Oklahoma is no longer in the Big 12 conference, which the Sooners dominated since 1996. Now, the Sooners are in the SEC. In its first season in the SEC, there are many question ...
Oklahoma Sooners running back named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list
Watch List season has begun in college football, and another offensive star is on award watch. On Friday, Oklahoma Sooners running back Gavin Sawchuk was named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list. The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the player who best combines community service with academic and on-field success. Sawchuk, who took over midseason for the Oklahoma Sooners, closed 2023 with five straight 100-yard games. On the season, he carried the ball 120 times for 744 yards and nine touchdowns. He also caught 14 passes for 94 yards. Gavin Sawchuk » Wuerffel Trophy Watch List 🏆 https://t.co/NSVRqvHGSQ | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/128atgNm3J — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) August 2, 2024 Two Oklahoma Sooners have won the award since its inception in 2005. Former Oklahoma offensive linemen Gabe Ikard (2013) and Ty Darlington (2015). Sawchuk is looking get off to a faster start in 2024 and with a healthy offseason, has a chance to have a big season for the Sooners. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
Yukon High School announces inaugural Hall of Fame class
Longtime Yukon sports editor Chuck Reherman and former YHS baseball star Joe Cooper are among nine individuals and two state championship teams chosen for induction into the inaugural Yukon High Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Lorie Halbert-Beckner, Darryl Andrews, Jane Clough-Deskis, Jennifer Stewart-Barrett, coach Leroy Estes and the...
Upbeat for ‘24, Gundy and the Cowboys face gentler-than-most travel, and Pressley on a watchlist
Oklahoma City -- Coach Mike Gundy's Oklahoma State Cowboys are upbeat about their 2024 football season prospects. A wave of pre-season honors for players, including this week's listing of Brennan Presley on the Hornung Award "watch list," adds to the hopes and dreams of the Cowboy faithful. Bookies.com study of...
Blonien, Darr in lead groups as U.S. Women’s Amateur begins Monday at Southern Hills
The two Oklahoma residents competing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club will be among the first to take a shot when the competition begins Monday. Natalie Blonien of Altus will be in the first group to tee off at 7:15 a.m. on the first hole. Lucy Darr of Stillwater will tee off at the same time on hole 10. The tournament will feature 18 holes of stroke play on Monday and Tuesday with the top 64 advancing to match play beginning Wednesday and concluding with the 36-hole final on Sunday.
Starring deaf and hearing actors, OKC theater's staging of 'Cinderella' is extra magical
Talk about your heartwarming Cinderella story: As "Impossible" — or at least, as unlikely — as it may seem, Lyric Theatre's bilingual production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's fairytale musical casts a uniquely enchanting spell that adults and children alike can fall in love with. For the final title of Lyric's three-show "Summer...
Oklahoma County officials move forward with Behavioral Care Center construction
After the Oklahoma County Jail failed multiple consecutive health inspections, the State Department of Health opened an investigation into its conditions. The county was tasked with finding a new location to build the jail, but not without difficulty. The OKC City Council denied its proposed location near Del City in May because of its proximity to homes, schools and nursing facilities. The board has appealed the city council’s decision.
Team USA or Team Canada? OKC Thunder fans are divided for possible Paris Olympics game
Club or country? That’s the conundrum for Thunder fans in these Paris Olympics. Root for the red, white and blue, or for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu? The Canadians (2-0) and...
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 20 points in win
Gilgeous-Alexander posted 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday. Gilgeous-Alexander has unsurprisingly been integral to Canada's undefeated run in the group stage of the Olympics, and he's scored at least 20 points in two of his three appearances. He was particularly effective from the charity stripe Friday and drained several late free throws to help clinch the win. Gilgeous-Alexander should remain heavily involved during the knockout round.
Mayor Gives Glimpse of Olympic Event Planned for Oklahoma City
The Paris Olympics are wrapping up its first week, and there have been several historic wins for Team USA that already have people thinking about the 2028 Olympics, which are set to be hosted in Los Angeles. But Oklahoma City will be the site for for two of the competitions: softball and canoe slalom.