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

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

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.

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and digital data from Adobe Analytics.It was also an 87% increase over the 3 million that watched on TNT... Read More.

OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

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

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

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

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

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.

OSU falls to No. 24 Cincinnati, Meacham applauds fan enthusiasm

Sunday, October 19 by The Associated Press

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

Sunday, October 19 by The Associated Press

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

Saturday, October 18 by The Associated Press

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.

Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

Saturday, October 18 by The Associated Press

By The Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=Ada 49, Stilwell 8Adair 54, Colcord 14Altus 70, Noble 18Anadarko 48, Pauls Valley 22Ardmore 33, Blanchard 25Beggs 26, Comanche 0Berryhill 31, Vinita 7Bixby 92, Enid 0Boise City 56, Ringwood 6Cache 17, Bridge Creek 14Caddo 55, Savanna 8Cascia Hall 49, Jay 13Cashion 42, Crescent 13Chickasha 48, Madill 0Clinton 14, Woodward 3Collinsville... Read More.

Sooner QB Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury

Sunday, October 12 by The Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — John Mateer threw for 202 yards with three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma in a 23-6 loss to Red River rival Texas on Saturday, only 17 days after having surgery on his throwing hand.Mateer completed 20 of 38 passes and said he felt fine... Read More.

OSU falls 39-17 to Houston

Sunday, October 12 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Conner Weigman passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Houston overcame an early trick play to defeat Oklahoma State 39-17 on Saturday.Weigman completed 21 of 30 passes for 306 yards without an interception. He threw scoring passes on back-to-back drives in the second quarter... Read More.

QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for game against Texas

Saturday, October 11 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer(AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners' game on Saturday against Texas.Mateer injured his right hand during a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. The change from questionable was listed Thursday on the Southeastern Conference availability report.Mateer led the sixth-ranked... Read More.