Jay C. Upchurch

Seventy-five years strong. Traditional wedding terms identify that particular milestone as the “diamond anniversary.” It just so happens the definition could not be a more perfect fit for the Oklahoma City-based Amateur Softball Association’s current celebration, as 2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the organization’s, well, organization. NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGGREAT MOMENTS The ASA ” the […]

Eric Thunander once viewed the world through the eyes of an abused child, and tried desperately to wish it all away. When he realized that was not possible, he simply found a way to survive. DOUBLE-HOMICIDE WITNESSOFFICIAL VISITTHERAPEUTIC CONFESSION And while basic survival may be the cornerstone of Thunander’s life ” as described in his […]

If you build it, will they come? Oklahoma State University officials figure to get an early answer to that question this fall when Boone Pickens Stadium opens its gates for the 2008 collegiate football season. The Cowboys are scheduled to play Houston on Sept. 6 in what will be their first game inside the newly […]

Jonathan Horton has a trophy case stuffed full of medals and a résumé highlighted with countless honors and accomplishments. He’s been part of three national championship teams, won six individual national titles, earned All-America honors 18 times and was named the 2008 Nissen-Emery Award recipient, which is given annually to the nation’s best male collegiate […]

University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University football fans circled Aug. 30 on their respective calendars months ago and are already chomping at the bit in anticipation of the arrival of the 2008 college football season. So as we sit here waiting for Oklahoma State’s season-opening trip to Washington State, and the Sooners’ 2008 opener […]

Local horse-racing fans flocked to Remington Park June 8, which bristled with excitement and anticipation of a possible Triple Crown winner for the first time in 30 years. After Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness events, betting lines were lengthy and hopes were running high for the horse to win the Belmont […]

A former Oklahoma Sooner swimmer originally from South Africa who qualified for the 1952 and 1956 Olympics recently celebrated a birthday. Graham Johnston turned 77 years young last week. He celebrated by trying to figure out what his next great challenge in life will be. Maybe he’ll swim the English Channel. Or maybe he’ll add […]

Former major league baseball catcher and Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench’s Binger hometown hopes to build a museum in his honor. Simply put, Binger is a modest little town. Neither the city nor its citizens had the means needed to celebrate and remember their favorite son like he deserved. “Over the past 30 to […]

Next to the word “star,” “hero” is probably the most overused term in sports. Its common application by the media in describing a story or by fans in their daily idolization of players almost cheapens its meaning. Sam Aubrey enjoyed his share of big moments in athletics. He was a starting forward on Oklahoma A&M’s […]