Sports Archives - Ponca City Now

Cord Rager stymies Alabama and Sooners’ offense keeps rolling in 9-0 CWS victory

Sunday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freshman left-hander Cord Rager allowed three hits over seven innings, an injured Deiten Lachance hobbled around the bases after hitting a two-run homer, and Oklahoma continued its postseason tear with a 9-0 victory over Alabama in the College World Series on Saturday. The Sooners (39-22) advanced... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Sunday, May 31 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, and when his team's reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio... Read More.

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Saturday, May 30 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder played a Game 7 it was the ultimate game of ultimate games, one that decided last season's NBA championship. And that's why, as the NBA's two-time Most Valuable Player spoke about the Game 7 that looms against the San Antonio Spurs... Read More.

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Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Wednesday, May 27 by News 9

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates his three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/AP Photo/Julio Cortez Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and dished out nine assists... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Saturday, May 23 by The Associated Press

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ and TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Jared... Read More.

The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, or Jokic the finalists

Saturday, May 16 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and he's one of... Read More.

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Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Sunday, May 10 by The Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second... Read More.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League gearing up for 2nd season with 6 teams competing this summer

Saturday, May 9 by The Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie is looking forward to connecting with a fanbase as the Athletes Unlimited Softball League switches to a traditional model of teams in fixed cities in year two rather than the touring model of its initial season. “That’s going to be so fun because then... Read More.

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Saturday, May 9 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, averaged 31.1 points during the regular season. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he is... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take 3-0 series lead

Sunday, April 26 by The Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 121-109 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander — the... Read More.

Saturday’s NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks, and Pistons-Magic

Saturday, April 25 by The Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA's most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential. The last two games have provided a glimpse of how good they can be. The Timberwolves have a... Read More.

From tragedy to triumph, Thunder and fans bond and put OKC on the world stage

Saturday, April 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum,... Read More.

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Cord Rager stymies Alabama and Sooners’ offense keeps rolling in 9-0 CWS victory

Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, or Jokic the finalists

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Athletes Unlimited Softball League gearing up for 2nd season with 6 teams competing this summer

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take 3-0 series lead

Saturday’s NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks, and Pistons-Magic

From tragedy to triumph, Thunder and fans bond and put OKC on the world stage

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