Remember last week when the president of the United States congratulated Kansas City’s Super Bowl champions for representing “the Great State of Kansas … so very well” in a since-deleted-and-corrected tweet? People familiar with the admittedly confusing geography of Kansas City (hint: the NFL team actually plays in Missouri) had one of those brief, nervous, […]
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Big plays
While the prospect of legal sports betting in the state might be seen as a game changer for Oklahoma sports fans and wagerers, state-based tribal casinos are more interested in ensuring future arrangements are favorable to them than rushing to meet increased demand. In May, the United States Supreme Court cleared the way for states […]
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Opening Night returns for its 32nd year as an OKC New Year’s Eve institution
While the midnight fireworks display is free to all, the night’s many entertainment options are open only to those who have purchased an Opening Night wristband.
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Cover: Fans share their stories as Lady Gaga returns to OKC for the first time in seven years
The show begins 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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The big game
Party Galaxy Credit: Shannon Cornman Admittedly, I’ve had to ask others who will be competing for the title of ultimate football team. I assume that’s what they’re competing for in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII. Anyway, it’s a big deal for many, and that’s OK. Besides, Super Bowl parties are fun for many reasons. Usually, they’re […]
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Facebook fumble
Credit: Brad Gregg Her post urged fans to check out the Wikipedia page chronicling the tumultuous past of Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. “Proud of my husband and the Pats,” she wrote. “By the way, if anyone is bored, please go to Ray Lewis’ Wikipedia page. 6 kids 4 wives. Acquitted for murder. Paid a family […]
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Waiting for a Super Bowl
Hank Williams Jr. ain’t got nothin’ on Oklahoma City’s favorite psychedelic rockers, at least not when it comes to the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday. A brand-spanking-new Lips song, “Sun Blows Up Today,” will be front and center in a Hyundai commercial slated to run during the big game. The band will be spotted performing the […]
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Bueller? … Bueller? … Balkman?
While the ad certainly conjures up fond memories for GenXers who grew up quoting “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the memories are particularly personal for former state Rep. Thad Balkman. His childhood house in Long Beach, Calif., served as the onscreen home for Bueller. “Location scouts liked our house because it’s not in the Spanish style […]
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Super party
Every kind of person is needed for this big ol’ world to go ’round. Whether that’s yelling at the TV because of pass interference or refilling the carefully selected party bowl with chips, every gathering has its setup. So, if you’re the party planner, where should you go to get sporty accouterment? Party Galaxy, if […]