Category Archives: Sports

“THE SOONER SPECTACULAR – A LEGENDARY EVENING”

By Bud Elder   “Thousands strong Join heart and song In Alma Mater praise”   Hardcore fans and casual observers of college athletics, along with ostensibly impartial sports journalists, will certainly debate forever in bleachers, bars and bedrooms a topic … Continue reading

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A Winning Recipe for Spring Golf – With University of Oklahoma Golf Coach Ryan Hybl

By Keith A. Eaton (Photos by Justin Brotton)   “Mirror, mirror on the wall, help me hit that little white ball!”   Understandably, the number of people playing golf in December, January and February falls drastically during Oklahoma’s mostly frigid … Continue reading

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OU’s No-Huddle Offense is an Extension of Bud Wilkinson’s Legacy

By Darl and Donald DeVault   Oklahoma’s football program conquered all of major-college ball last season, its continuing evolutionary emphasis on running far more plays than their opponents, allowing them to dictate the pace and tempo of the contest. This … Continue reading

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Oklahoma’s Sports Superstars

By Darl DeVault With the beginning of this NBA basketball season, Oklahoma has reached a milestone in being so capably represented by talented young athletes in America’s major league sports venues. Oklahoma has sent talented athletes like Mickey Mantle to … Continue reading

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ROUND BALL PREVIEWS – OKC THUNDER, OSU and OU

By Darl DeVault OKC Thunder gains experience and great following Oklahoma City’s Thunder is beginning play after a great showing in a thrilling first-round playoff series loss against the skilled and veteran powerhouse L.A. Lakers last year. Thunder phenom Kevin … Continue reading

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ROUND BALL PREVIEWS – OKC THUNDER, OSU and OU

By Darl DeVault OKC Thunder gains experience and great following Oklahoma City’s Thunder is beginning play after a great showing in a thrilling first-round playoff series loss against the skilled and veteran powerhouse L.A. Lakers last year. Thunder phenom Kevin … Continue reading

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Kiteboarding at Lake Hefner – an Extreme Sport

By Darl DeVault What is that? What are they doing out there? Those questions arise in motorists’ minds while driving on Hefner Parkway on windy weekends, and they spot large kites skimming across Lake Hefner above and below the lakeshore … Continue reading

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The Art of Sooner Nation Tailgating

By Lindsay Whelchel   The atmosphere drips of devotion … fall is here and football is back! It is quite likely America’s most loved sport, and it sweeps in like a tornado every year. The loving embrace of its fans … Continue reading

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Oklahoma Sports Stars Express Humility at Hall of Fame Induction

By Darl DeVault The tone was reflective and respectful from the three inductees honored at the August 3rd ceremony as the first class to be inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame since it opened in November at 4040 … Continue reading

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Adrian Peterson Hosts Army Strong Challenge in Norman

By Darl DeVault Even with the demands on his time that come with being the best running back in the NFL, All-Pro Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson continues to give back to Oklahoma. In June, at the third annual … Continue reading

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