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Oklahoma Sooners beat Kansas Jayhawks to advance in Big 12 Tournament
It was an uncharacterstic performance for the Oklahoma Sooners defensively, racking up seven errors against the Kansas Jayhawks. But they found a way to overcome the miscues to pick up the 7-5 win over the Jayhawks. The Sooners got on the board in the first inning, taking advantage of a Kansas error. John Spikerman led off the game with a single and advanced to second on an errant pickoff attempt. Spikerman moved to third on Jaxon Willits groundout fielder’s choice and then came in for the first run of the game on Easton Carmichael’s sacrifice fly. In the second inning, the Sooners...
Oklahoma will need to beat nemesis Florida State to maintain its hopes of a fourth straight title
Oklahoma will need to beat a familiar opponent to earn a shot at a record fourth straight national softball title. The second-seeded Sooners (52-6) host No. 15 seed Florida State (46-14) in a best-of-three super regional series starting Thursday at Love’s Field in Norman, Oklahoma. The winner advances to the Women’s College World Series, which begins May 30 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Who's going to the Women's College World Series? Experts make NCAA softball super regional picks
We're down to the final 16 teams in the NCAA softball tournament as the best-of-three super regionals get underway Thursday and Friday. Win two games and squads can book a trip to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Which eight teams will make it to Devon Park in OKC? Here are the super regional picks from experts from across the USA TODAY Sports Network: ...
The Porch Previews Riverwind Casino's Beats And Bites
As the Riverwind Casino prepares to host its annual outdoor music festival, organizers are preparing for the summer-long setlist. Beats and Bites features live music, and as the name suggests, plenty of food for visitors, and the Coca Cola Southwest Beverages Porch took a look at the first event of the festival taking place on Saturday.
WATCH: Sky 5 shows damage from overnight storms in Oklahoma
Severe storms produced multiple tornadoes and strong winds in Oklahoma on Sunday, leaving behind a path of destruction. Several areas in the Oklahoma City metro, including in Yukon and Cleveland County, as well as areas near Union City, Hydro and Custer City had significant damage. Sky 5, which is the...
Norman leaders discuss possible 'sobering centers' to help those turned away from shelter
NORMAN, Okla. — Norman leaders said they are turning their concerns about how to handle the city's unhoused population into ideas that could have a larger impact. City council members heard concerns from residents Tuesday night about a Norman shelter. One of the concerns was about turning people away who were visibly intoxicated.
OU softball seniors leaving it all out there at Love’s Field
It's OU and Florida State softball one more time, but now it's a Super Regional in Norman as the teams look to get to OKC again. The post OU softball seniors leaving it all out there at Love’s Field appeared first on On3.
How much does Patty Gasso make? Salary, contract details for Oklahoma softball coach
Patty Gasso not only is Oklahoma softball's most accomplished coach ever, but also may just be the greatest coach in the history of the sport. The Sooners' coach since 1995, Gasso has led Oklahoma to back-to-back-to-back national championships and is looking for a four-peat this season. She also ranks third all-time in wins...
Who has won the most NCAA softball championships? UCLA, Arizona, Oklahoma have most WCWS titles
This week, eight softball teams will travel from various corners of the country to Devon Park in Oklahoma City, each harboring dreams of a national championship. By the end of the 2024 Women’s College World Series, though, only one of them will leave with a trophy and with their names alongside some of the greatest teams to ever play the sport.
Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic returns to Norman for 20th anniversary, supports OK Kids Korral
Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic will celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking the first year without Keith as emcee. On Feb. 5, the country music artist and Oklahoma native, Toby Keith, died at the age of 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer. The charity event will return to...
Over/under: Taking stock of Oklahoma's updated win total projection for 1st SEC season
The offseason is here, and before we know it, the 2024 college football season will be coming up over the horizon. Oklahoma's season opener is officially 100 days away, as the Sooners will host Temple on Aug. 30 for a Friday night primetime debut at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The 6 p.m. kickoff on ESPN will mark the start of a new chapter for Oklahoma as it embarks on its maiden voyage through the new-look, 16-team SEC after leaving the Big 12 behind.
How Dick Evans made mark for Midwest City football: 'You would run through a wall for him'
Jimmy Long still vividly remembers when former Midwest City High School football coach Dick Evans challenged him in front of his teammates. Long, an All-State receiver at Midwest City and 1982 graduate, was playing in a scrimmage with the Bombers in Altus. ...
New Regent Appointed to SSC Board
Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Teresa Burnett to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. Her appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 21. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, she will be sworn in at the July meeting of the SSC Board of Regents.
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