When the Thunder take the floor for the first time in the 2024 season, a lot of things are going to happen. They’re going to be considered one of the best teams in the league, especially after last season’s run, in which they achieved more than expected. This is a team thought of as a […]
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Back on attack
She had an Oklahoma City shirt, Thunder-blue boots and a vibrant smile that was the perfect accessory to her bedazzled Oklahoma City Thunder handbag. So what if the bag was more fashion than function; it was opening night, and that means celebrating. Talk to any Thunder fan for the past five seasons — every game […]
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Going up
Chloe Massenat Credit: Mark Hancock Chloe’s climbing ability became visible through gymnastics, which she did at an early age. She eventually took a summer climbing camp, and her dad, Laurent Massenat, said it was pretty obvious she had a special skill. “She’s a remarkable athlete with lots of flexibility and strength and the ability to […]
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Get your kicks
The success of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one reason to think professional sports can work in OKC. History shows it, too. With the Thunder’s widespread popularity and the niche market popularity of professional hockey’s Blazers and Barons, Brad Lund said it only makes sense the same will be true for the city’s newest professional […]
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The windup
credit: RedHawks The Houston Astros are expected to be one of the weakest teams in Major League Baseball this season. But the Oklahoma City RedHawks, Houston’s Triple-A affiliate, could be one of the best. Opening their home season Friday against Memphis, the RedHawks feature an experienced pitching staff — and that very well may be […]
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Merv verve
Merv Johnson When it comes to broadcasting, Oklahoma Sooners play-by-play announcer Toby Rowland said this about Merv Johnson: “I’m glad he doesn’t follow the rules. Some of our best calls are when Merv is hollering things out while I’m talking. I love it. I think it’s awesome.” Not your typical guy with headphones and a […]
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Sooner scoop
Jake Trotter Credit: Mark Hancock Now, you can just hit “Refresh” on your browser. News these days includes far more than the paper, TV, radio and magazines. There are dedicated Internet sites, chat rooms and blogs making University of Oklahoma Sooners coverage a near-saturated market. And with the popularity of Oklahoma football, the industry of […]
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A real sports animal
Photo: Mark Hancock • he’s thin-skinned;• he’s a big tipper; • he’s hard to work with; • he’s morally sound; • he’s loyal; • he is not a misogynist (“just ridiculous,” he said of that accusation); • he doesn’t care if people like him, only if he’s doing a good job;• he’s emotional and passionate; […]
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Tweet fleet
Kevin Durant OKC Thunder überstar @KDTrey5 Number of followers: 2.28 million Did you know Durant follows: Entertainers, basketballers, models, celebrities. Follow him or forget it: Follow. You’ll have to wade through some serious jargon, Twitterspeak and inside jokes, but let’s face it: You love Kevin Durant, and you’ll put up with it because he can […]
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Bud light
Bud Wilkinson engineered a 47-game winning streak as the legendary football coach at the University of Oklahoma. Now, more than 50 years later, 47 of his personal letters to his son are bound together in Jay Wilkinson’s new book, “Dear Jay, Love Dad: Bud Wilkinson’s Letters to His Son.” Bud Wilkinson penned dozens of letters […]