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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jaxon Willits hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning, Scott Mudler went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and No. 1 seed Oklahoma survived its seven errors to beat Kansas 7-5 to advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. Oklahoma (36-18) plays against the winner between the seventh-seeded Jayhawks and No. 9 seed TCU earlier in the day. Kendall Pettis doubled down the line in left to lead off the bottom of the fourth and then scored on a single by Mudler to cut Oklahoma’s deficit to a run. After back-to-back strikeouts, Willits hit a deep shot to right field that made it 5-4 and the Sooners led the rest of the way. Lenny Ashby went 2 for 3 with two doubles for Kansas (30-22).
Meet Sean Hutton: Oklahoma legacy & preferred walk-on target
When it comes to Oklahoma and offensive line recruiting at Lewisville High School, everyone knows about Michael Fasusi. But there's a different front liner in Lewisville, Texas that OU has prioritized behind the scenes. This player is one of Fasusi's closest friends, too. So when the five-star was there alongside...
Student-athletes will soon be paid directly by Oklahoma universities thanks to new law
OKLAHOMA CITY — The NCAA and Power Five conference schools will soon be directly paying players, and Oklahoma universities are prepared following the passing of a bill this legislative session. The author of the bill, state Sen. Kristen Thompson, said the measure was needed to stay competitive with other...
Talks to legalize backyard chickens in Moore as salmonella outbreak continues
MOORE, Okla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chickens being kept in backyards are responsible for a nationwide salmonella outbreak, which includes 11 Oklahomans who became ill. Rod Hall, a state veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, said chickens in backyards aren’t...
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.
Pay it Forward: Feeding the hungry in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Okla. (KFOR) — First Fidelity Bank and News 4 are proud to shine a light on a local food pantry serving the needs of the community in Lexington, Oklahoma. It’s a family tradition. The second and fourth Tuesday of every month, you’ll find an army of volunteers...
Whataburger celebrates opening of second Norman location with groundbreaking event
Editor's Note: This story was updated at 5:51 p.m. on May 12 to reflect the proper spelling of Irfaan Lalani's name. Around 30 people attended the groundbreaking of the upcoming Whataburger location at 2920 Classen Blvd Tuesday morning. The new location will be on the southeast side of Norman, near...
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...
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...
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.
Mixed feelings following Norman mayor’s turnpike town hall
Norman-area residents, who oppose the construction of several proposed turnpikes near their homes, say they left a town hall meeting Monday night with mixed feelings about whether Norman’s mayor fully supports their fight.
Therapy Thoughts: Helping Other Remain Positive
Dr. Brenda Lloyd-Jones from the University of Oklahoma joined News On 6 to answer your questions about relationships and mental health. Lois asks: "I volunteer weekly with a service for older adults and am paired with a gentleman who frequently discusses negative events. How can I get him to talk about more positive things?"
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