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By Michael Kinney
NORMAN– Heading into the weekend, Oklahoma was considered a fringe team. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, if March Madness were to have started Saturday morning, the Sooners would have been considered one of the last four teams to make the NCAA tournament.
In order to move their way to safer ground, the Sooners needed to add another big win to their resume with only 12 games left on their schedule.
Continue reading “Oklahoma knocks off No. 9 Kansas”
By Michael Kinney
When Shannon and April Preston decided to jump headfirst into the coffee selling business in 2016, the couple had no idea what they were getting into. He owned a jewelry store and she was a local schoolteacher. Neither had any idea of what it took to run a coffee shop.
Yet, the Preston’s ability to think outside the box allowed them to see the potential so they decided to dive into the world of drip coffee, lattes and lunches.
Continue reading “Coffeehouse owners ‘think outside the box’ to keep doors open during pandemic”
By Michael Kinney
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has been a proponent for in-person learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has consistently said keeping students in school is key.
On Tuesday Stitt announced an updated policy that schools with mask mandates do not have to quarantine those potentially exposed to COVID-19 unless the individual is showing symptoms.
Continue reading “Governor enacts controversial COVID-19 policy for Oklahoma schools”
By Michael Kinney
Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill was not happy. When the 13- year veteran was asked about the new enhanced COVID-19 health guidelines instituted by the NBA, he didn’t mince words or hide his displeasure Tuesday night.
“I’m a grown man, so I’m gonna do what I want to do,” Hill said. “If I want to go see my family, I’m gonna go see my family.”
Continue reading “Players react to new NBA COVID-19 protocols”
By Michael Kinney
Bob Stoops has been out of college football for five years. In that time, his replacement at Oklahoma has kept the program thriving with multiple trips to the College Football Playoffs, Heisman Trophy winners and impressive recruiting classes.
Yet, that doesn’t mean Stoop’s impact on the Sooners and college football has been forgotten.
Continue reading “Oklahoma coach earns HOF nod”
By Michael Kinney
The Oklahoma women’s basketball team had been looking for a big win all season. They type of victory that would show just how good the team could be.
In the team’s first eight games, that win never came as they muddled around near the bottom of the Big 12.
Continue reading “OU women hold off Red Raiders down the stretch”