Historians will never rank James “Quick” Tillis among the top heavyweight boxers of all time. Although the potential was there, fate had other ideas for the three-time Golden Gloves title winner from Tulsa. “He had the heart of a champion and all of the tools to be among the best ever,” said legendary cornerman Angelo […]
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National Signing Day arrives for OU football commit Haywood
While the overall recruiting experience can be a mixed bag for many young players hoping to impress coaches enough to earn a college football scholarship, occasionally, everything falls perfectly into place. Such is the case with Austin Haywood, a tight end prospect from Southmoore High School. As National Signing Day approached and the pressures of […]
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Legendary Globetrotter began career in Oklahoma
Every once in a while, Marques Haynes allows himself to recount the amount of basketball he played during his professional career ” which spanned an unimaginable 51 years ” and he just shakes his head and smiles. “Honestly, it almost sounds unbelievable to think I played so many games for so many years,” said Haynes, […]
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Local hockey fans may have something to cheer about soon
Barely two weeks into January, a quick check of the Oklahoma City Blazers’ Web site is all one needs as a reminder to the long, cold, lonely winter local hockey fans find themselves suffering through these days. The site is blank, other than a brief note from DeBray Ayala, the defunct team’s former general manager, […]
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Turning down the draft for college makes several Sooners great examples
Loyalty seems to be the exception rather than the rule these days when it comes to collegiate athletics. With so many coaches breaking contracts in order to find greener pastures, and more and more players opting to make early departures for the professional ranks, the game has become more about big paychecks than the thrill […]
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Rollergirls skating their way to success
By day, she’s a mild-mannered graphic designer. By night, she’s an elbow-throwin’”
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Local pugilist previously brandished dukes in the rink
Nine fights into his professional boxing career and Ron Aubrey is still working on transforming his reputation from brawler to bona fide boxer. His ambitious quest no doubt flies in the face of the old adage about the rigors of teaching old dogs new tricks, considering the Oklahoma City-based fighter turned 43 back in September. […]
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Crusaders rugby club gear up for new season
After every rugby match, tradition calls for the home club to host a social event in honor of the visiting club. Nothing black tie or even semiformal ” more like opposing warriors getting together over food and drinks to recite the highlights of their most recent conflict. MOUTHPIECE ROUGH NATURE It basically falls under the […]
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Oklahoma City native plays for Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA team
When people think of Putnam City North, naturally, Sam Bradford comes to mind. Obviously, having a Heisman Trophy winner as an alumnus is a fairly good way to garner more than just a little positive publicity. NEW GIG CATALYST While Bradford, the University of Oklahoma star and soon-to-be NFL quarterback, is practically a household name […]
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Transplanted triathlete finding success in new surroundings
Bethany Handley has only lived in Oklahoma City for 11 months, but already she’s become an ambassador, of sorts, for her new home. Not only did she represent Oklahoma recently at the Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Championship in California; she won it. COMPETITIVE DAYS MEDICAL PHYSICIST In besting the field ” by almost […]