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Chain gang - Disc golf caters to all types.

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The iconic sport of golf has dipped in popularity in recent years.

At the Helm - OKC Barons captain Bryan Helmer is a leader both on and off the ice.

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

While the Oklahoma City Barons square off against the San Antonio Rampage in the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs, Barons team captain Bryan Helmer has proven to be a leader both on and off the ice.

Pounding the pavement - For the 12th year, thousands race to commemorate resilience and loss.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
6:30 A.M. Sunday
Downtown OKC
okcmarathon.com

Horses need not apply - Camels, ostriches and local TV celebs take over the Remington Park racetrack Sunday

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Don’t be surprised if you see camels and ostriches speeding along the racetrack Sunday as Remington Park hosts its third annual Extreme Racing.

Getting dirty - Organizers of a mud run Saturday hope to raise awareness of childhood obesity.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date has not yet been rescheduled.

The Bedlam Mud Run

9 a.m. Saturday

Lazy E Arena

9600 Lazy E Dr., Guthrie

lazye.com

282-3004

Forecast: Thunder - With a bitter lockout now in the past, the Thunder is in position to contend for this season’s NBA title.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic
7 p.m. Sunday
Chesapeake Energy Arena
100 W. Reno
nba.com/thunder
602-8700
$157.05-$289.75

Goal setting - The Barons have enjoyed heating up the local sports scene during the NBA lockout.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Bob Funk Jr. considers himself a basketball fan of many years.

Thunder announces season schedule - For real this time.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Lockout over, schedule out!

Let’s talk Turkey Trot - The Y offers an active alternative on Turkey Day.

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Turkey Trot
9 a.m. Thursday
500 N. Broadway
ymcaokc.org
297-7777

Going the distance - Running your first marathon may be easier than you think.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Have you reached a certain age (or weight) and decided it’s time to hit the pavement in running shoes? Some take it a step further — and farther — and set a goal to participate in local charity runs and marathons. Five-km races, half marathons (13.1 miles) and full marathons (26.2 miles) become the yellow-brick road for new runners.

Fall into fitness - Staying fit among falling leaves outdoors can be done on foot, wheels or rocks.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Since the sweltering summer heat has made its exit, so should indoor workouts. Outdoor exercise makes a great boredom-busting option to heat up any fitness routine.

Foot powered - Oklahoma Bike Coalition’s Bike Summit Was Inspired By A Successful Event In Delaware.

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Friday-Saturday

One race, one day - Serious runners go the distance in a local race.

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Some say there are not enough hours in the day. For ultra-runners, 24 hours is all they need — to complete a race.

Upon further review - OU, OSU not headed to Pac-12, which OU regent calls an ‘academically and athletically superior’ conference.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

And then there were 12.

Paddling proponent - Murray Abowitz’s love of rowing helped foster the sport’s tremendous growth in OKC.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Rowing is practically coded into the DNA of attorney Murray Abowitz. So, it is only natural that when Abowitz came to the state he wanted to share this passion with others.

Float on - In fall and winter, rivers become the coolest places to be.

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Bill Scruggs has set up adventurers with kayaks and canoes on Arkansas’ Buffalo River for 20 years, “every day but Christmas.”

Biking for a cause! - Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship’s fundraiser promises fun, food, music, prizes, games and a silent auction.

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Saturday

Raising the barre - A new workout trend offers locals a graceful alternative.

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

As the Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.”

Thunder finalizes pre-season schedule - Kicks off Oct. 12 in Salt Lake City

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The Oklahoma City has announced its complete preseason schedule for 2011. The schedule is comprised of seven games total, two of which will be played at neutral sites.

Water work - As 2012 approaches, the Oklahoma River fills with Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls preparing to make a splash in London.

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

For more than 40 world-class athletes, the road to the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Games in London runs directly through downtown Oklahoma City. There, the National High Performance Center has made the Oklahoma River a prime spot for athletes to prepare to take on the world.