Sharks and Tigers and Bears ” oh, my! By the looks of it, the ice at the 29 destinations around the American Hockey League ” outside the friendly confines of Oklahoma City ” is infested with all sorts of unseemly critters and ruffians, including Pirates and even some monsters. So as the league’s newest franchise […]
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Big 12 Conference’s survival provides plenty of positives where Oklahoma is concerned
Once the dust settled last week and the wild rumor mill came to a screeching halt, the Big 12 Conference found itself still standing ” a couple of teams lighter, but with an upgraded TV deal in the works and a new lease on life. The announcement ended weeks of rumors that forecast the almost-certain […]
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Aces legitimate part of game for local female golfer
In a few weeks, Margaret Howard will turn 79 years young. She will, in all likelihood, celebrate by playing a round of golf on her home course at Lake Hefner Golf Club. If the golfing gods are smiling down on her, as they have done so often for almost six decades, Howard just might record […]
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City fighter looking to bounce back in a big way
With society’s growing appetite for instant gratification, patience barely has a pulse. The faster, the better seems to apply in just about every aspect of life these days, especially in the sports world. Noah Zuhdi recently discovered the express road to the top of the boxing world is paved with more than heart, talent and […]
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Traditionally speaking, state’s affection for rodeos still runs deep
If you have a hankering for bull riding, barrel racing or team roping, pick any weekend of the year. Oklahoma’s rodeo schedule kicks off each January and runs basically nonstop through December. All told, more than 100 rodeos are held across the state annually ” from Poteau and Duncan to Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and […]
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Thunder’s success helps alter perception of OKC
Rise together. Not exactly a battle cry unique to Oklahoma City’s still-infant NBA franchise, but one that certainly seems to be a good fit these days, especially with the Thunder rolling into the playoffs on the heels of a 50-win regular season. Even if the season ended today, the Thunder has already reached a level […]
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Former Sooner quarterback Tommy Grady excited about position as Yard Dawgz’ starting quarterback
Tommy Grady isn’t one to sit around reminiscing about the old days, second-guessing past decisions and wondering what might have been. Truth is, he’s focused squarely on the present and his job as starting quarterback for the Yard Dawgz, Oklahoma City’s Arena Football One franchise. The Yard Dawgz are part of an alliance that saw […]
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Former Sooner finding success as PGA Tour rookie
Every collegiate athlete’s dream is to become a professional and to make a living doing what he or she does best. But according to the NCAA, only 1 percent of those dreams ever become reality. That is a sobering statistic. Martin Flores has been bucking the odds going on six years now, especially considering the […]
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Good or bad, alcohol remains a staple in the world of sports
Alcohol and athletics have enjoyed a long, prosperous relationship. The two, it would seem, are a match made in pro-sports heaven. If this sounds like some sort of revelation, perhaps you haven’t noticed the long, winding beer lines during any recent trip to the Ford Center or AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. This, despite the fact a […]
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It’s official: Pro hockey set to return to town this fall
Local hockey fans, rejoice. Oklahoma City is about to become a hockey town once again, courtesy of the Edmonton Oilers and Prodigal Hockey. The Oilers, one of the National Hockey League’s most storied franchises, made the news official last week when they announced the American Hockey League Board of Governors voted to approve the move […]