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Toby Keith's Oklahoma charity golf event to continue in his memory: What to know
Although Toby Keith died earlier this year after a multi-year cancer battle, his hometown cancer charity event is continuing on in his memory. Organizers announced this week that the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic is returning for its 20th anniversary edition May 31-June 1 in Norman. The two-day hometown charity event raises funds for the Toby Keith Foundation's OK Kids Korral, a cost-free home-away-from-home for children with cancer seeking treatment in Oklahoma City.
Why are softballs yellow? Color, size explained for 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament, WCWS
Scoring has been up in college softball over the last few seasons, and this year's postseason with the NCAA Softball Tournament and Women's College World Series should be no different. In last year's Women's College World Series alone — in which Oklahoma won its third consecutive national championship title —...
NHS' Noles, North's Evans earn all-state selections
Norman North’s Lane Evans and Norman High’s Dax Noles were each named all-state selections on Wednesday by the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association. Evans was one of two catchers selected to the 6A Large East All-State Team. He has committed to play college baseball at NOC Tonkawa next season.
Norman, OU medical professionals discuss maternal health care deserts, challenges when finding care
Medical providers in Norman and at OU are working to combat the issue of maternal health care deserts and poor health outcomes for pregnant people in Oklahoma. One particular condition that concerns maternal care providers in the state is pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. While the exact causes of the medical condition are still being researched, it is known that pre-eclampsia can cause problems during pregnancy as well as long-term complications for the parent.
USA Softball College Player of the Year finalists include one Sooner, one Cowgirl
OU shortstop Tiare Jennings and Oklahoma State pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl are two of the 10 finalists for USA Softball College Player of the Year, the NCAA announced Wednesday. Jennings is hitting .368 with 19 home runs and 57 RBIs this season with a 1.260 OPS. She’s a finalist for the third time, also finishing in the top 10 in 2021 and 2023.
Five softball teams that could stand in the way of a Texas-Oklahoma WCWS rematch
The last game the Texas softball team played took place at Oklahoma City's Devon Park, where Oklahoma handed the top-ranked Longhorns a 5-1 loss in last Saturday’s Big 12 Tournament championship. And based on the plethora of predictions that have rolled in since the NCAA announced its tournament field,...
Noble Public Schools Host Spring Games For Students With Disabilities
It’s Olympic excitement at Noble Public Schools, and these athletes have been looking forward to this day the entire school year. “We believe in total inclusion at Noble Public Schools,” said Superintendent Frank Solomon. Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games begin later this week in Stillwater. “We have a...
Oklahoma City Stars are Georgia Bound after 11-1 opening round victory
Oklahoma City -- When the national anthem was sung at Ann Lacy Field, the temperature was 84 degrees and a mild but persistent breeze flowed from the south. The slate was blank as the opposing teams -- Oklahoma City University in dark uniforms, Ottawa University in white, stood respectfully at attention, hands over the hearts. Their thoughts? Their own, held in the silence of their hearts. but some might have pondered the moment, its meaning, its certainty of purpose in a time and a country...
Why Cowley junior college prospect Jeff Nwankwo chose OU basketball
NORMAN — Jeff Nwankwo described his visit to OU as the best he's ever been on. The former Putnam City North basketball and football standout, who spent last season at Cowley (Kansas) College and played football at Tulane, even ran into former Sooners coach Bob Stoops — the coach he dreamed of playing for one day — while at lunch during his visit. ...
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