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 […]
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Forecast: Thunder
Last season, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti sent a clear message when he pulled the trigger on a trade that essentially exchanged Jeff Green, the under-performing forward he said he loved like a son, for the Boston Celtics’ defensive juggernaut Kendrick Perkins. That message? “We’re going for it.” The move suddenly shifted the […]
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Forecast: Thunder
Last season, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti sent a clear message when he pulled the trigger on a trade that essentially exchanged Jeff Green, the under-performing forward he said he loved like a son, for the Boston Celtics’ defensive juggernaut Kendrick Perkins. That message? “We’re going for it.” The move suddenly shifted the […]
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Goal setting
He’s also the owner of a professional sports club, so he has a unique perspective on the recent NBA lockout. As a fan, Funk laments not having seen Kobe Bryant or LeBron James by this time of year. As an owner, he hates seeing revenue go down the toilet. But as a businessman, Funk can’t […]
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Goal setting
He’s also the owner of a professional sports club, so he has a unique perspective on the recent NBA lockout. As a fan, Funk laments not having seen Kobe Bryant or LeBron James by this time of year. As an owner, he hates seeing revenue go down the toilet. But as a businessman, Funk can’t […]
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Thunder announces season schedule
With two preseason games on Dec. 18 and 20, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally will begin its 2011-2012 season on Christmas Day, with a home game against Orlando Magic — part of the Thunder’s entire 66-game schedule. Twenty-four of those games will be televised nationally on broadcasts by ABC, ESPN, TNT and TNT Sports. Regular season […]
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Thunder announces season schedule
With two preseason games on Dec. 18 and 20, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally will begin its 2011-2012 season on Christmas Day, with a home game against Orlando Magic — part of the Thunder’s entire 66-game schedule. Twenty-four of those games will be televised nationally on broadcasts by ABC, ESPN, TNT and TNT Sports. Regular season […]
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Let’s talk Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, football and food, but the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City would like to make it a time for fitness and philanthropy, too. On Thursday, the Y hosts its Turkey Trot in downtown, which includes a one-mile fun run, a 5K run and a 5K dog run. Proceeds will […]
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Let’s talk Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, football and food, but the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City would like to make it a time for fitness and philanthropy, too. On Thursday, the Y hosts its Turkey Trot in downtown, which includes a one-mile fun run, a 5K run and a 5K dog run. Proceeds will […]
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Going the distance
As a mom and new runner at my daughter’s dance studio put it, “I don’t even like to run, yet I feel like I should accomplish a 5K in my life.” So what gives? Why put a timed run on your bucket list? “Despite running with hundreds or even thousands of other people, marathons are […]