Holmgren scores 31 points, Gilgeous-Alexander 30 to lead OKC past Hawks 117-100

By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated PressATLANTA (AP) — Chet Holmgren scored 31 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30, and the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 117-100 victory over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.The Thunder improved to 3-0 on the season, getting off to another quick... Read More.

No. 14 Texas Tech routs Oklahoma State 42-0

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — J'Koby Williams returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and took a short pass 26 yards for a score on Texas Tech's first play, jump-starting the No. 14 Red Raiders' 42-0 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.Jacob Rodriguez returned a fumble 69 yards for a TD as Texas... Read More.
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OSU approves new contract for AD Chad Weiberg amid coaching search

WARNER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg is getting a new contract while searching for the school’s next football coach.Oklahoma State and the A&M Board of Regents announced the four-year deal on Friday, saying it ensures continuity in leadership for the school amid the evolving landscape of college sports.Weiberg previously agreed... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals teams.The reigning MVP reached 50 for the fifth... Read More.
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OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago.A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and... Read More.

OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup.Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned... Read More.

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

By The Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=Berryhill 21, Verdigris 12Bishop Kelley 42, Tulsa East Central 6Broken Bow 42, Ada 14Chickasha 62, Tecumseh 25Choctaw 42, OKC U.S. Grant 0Claremore 58, Memorial 0Cyril 56, Alex 6Dibble 63, Tishomingo 6Fort Gibson 49, Catoosa 14Holland Hall 19, Muldrow 8Hooker 52, Merritt 20Idabel 34, Eufaula 19Mangum 20, Texhoma 13McAlester 29, Booker... Read More.
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OSU falls to No. 24 Cincinnati, Meacham applauds fan enthusiasm

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brendan Sorsby threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 24 Cincinnati took control late and beat Oklahoma State 49-17 on Saturday night for its sixth straight victory.Sorsby completed 20 of 29 passes for 270 yards and Cyrus Allen caught two touchdown... Read More.

No. 14 OU, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It was a long, disappointing week for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, the Washington State transfer who shouldered much of the blame for the Sooners' 23-6 defeat at Texas last week.Mateer and the 14th-ranked Sooners' defense made sure to put that loss behind them in a 26-7... Read More.

Reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder aim for repeat after keeping roster virtually intact

By The Associated PressOklahoma City Thunder Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship.COACH: Mark Daigneault (6th season, 211-189).SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Houston.DEPARTURES: G Dillon Jones.ADDITIONS: G Nikola Topic, G Brooks Barnhizer.BetMGM championship odds: 2.4-1What to Expect The Thunder are one of the league’s youngest teams and their best days might be ahead of them. All the... Read More.