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Wembanyama’s Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Saturday, December 27 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place. Oklahoma City won 24 of its first 25 games, with the Thunder often blowing out opponents and resting starters in the... Read More.

Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch

Saturday, December 20 by The Associated Press

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and seven assists for the Thunder... Read More.

OU loses 17-point lead, falls 34-24 to Alabama in College Football Playoff

Saturday, December 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Ty Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 9 seed Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 on Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff. “I just couldn’t be more proud of these guys,”... Read More.

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A rare Thunder loss: OKC falls to 24-2 after loss to San Antonio in NBA Cup semifinals

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oklahoma City got tested, which is rare. The Thunder didn't win, which is even rarer. There will be no NBA Cup this season for the reigning NBA champions, whose 16-game winning streak ended in a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the tournament semifinals Saturday night. The... Read More.

Dow’s 17 help Oral Roberts defeat Ecclesia 97-52

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Connor Dow scored 17 points as Oral Roberts beat Ecclesia 97-52 on Saturday. Dow went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Golden Eagles (5-7.) Jack Turner finished 5 of 6 from 3-point range to add 15 points. Luke Gray had... Read More.

Beers scores 22 to lead No. 9 OU women over No. 23 OSU 92-70 for 10th straight win

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Raegan Beers scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds, and No. 9 Oklahoma won its 10th straight by routing No. 23 Oklahoma State 92-70 on Saturday afternoon. Sahara Williams scored 18 points and Aaliyah Chavez and Zya Vann added 15 each for the Sooners (11-1,) who... Read More.

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Brown scores 21 points and OU fends off OSU for 85-76 win

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Nijel Pack scored 18 points, and Oklahoma withstood late flurries from Oklahoma State, beating the Cowboys 85-76 on Saturday. Derrion Reed scored 10 points and Tae Davis grabbed 10 rebounds for Oklahoma (7-3,) which now has won four straight. Thirteen of OU's... Read More.

Alabama vows to address Oklahoma’s disrespect when they meet in the CFP’s opening round

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

By KENNINGTON SMITH III Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama players haven't forgotten their last game — last two, really — against Oklahoma. The Sooners won 23-21 in Tuscaloosa a month ago and then celebrated by taking photos at midfield after ending the Crimson Tide's 17-game home-winning streak. Alabama staffers ushered the Sooners off the... Read More.

For the Thunder, the Cup is the trophy that got away. The Knicks, Spurs, and Magic want it as well.

Saturday, December 13 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — All Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did last season was lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA title, win a scoring crown, claim the league's MVP award, and cap it all off by winning NBA Finals MVP. Only one thing was missing. Silly as it might sound for a... Read More.

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Thursday’s Scores

Saturday, December 13 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= OSSAA State Championship= Class A-I= Rejoice Christian School 34, Tonkawa 13 Class A-II= Talihina 26, Hominy 20 ___ Some high school football scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

OU falls to Arizona State in nightcap of Jerry Colangelo Classic

Sunday, December 7 by The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Maurice Odum had 17 points, Anthony Johnson scored 16 off the bench, and Arizona State breezed to an 86-70 victory over Oklahoma in Saturday's nightcap of the Jerry Colangelo Classic. Odum made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers and all six of his free throws for the Sun Devils (7-2.) He... Read More.

Naveh’s 25 lead Oral Roberts over Montana State 72-68

Sunday, December 7 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Ofri Naveh scored 25 points as Oral Roberts beat Montana State 72-68 on Saturday as part of the Big Sky-Summit Challenge. Naveh had seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles (4-7.) Ty Harper scored 20 points and added five assists. Connor Dow shot 1 of 5 from the field... Read More.

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