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

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, 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 Press PREP FOOTBALL= Berryhill 21, Verdigris 12 Bishop Kelley 42, Tulsa East Central 6 Broken Bow 42, Ada 14 Chickasha 62, Tecumseh 25 Choctaw 42, OKC U.S. Grant 0 Claremore 58, Memorial 0 Cyril 56, Alex 6 Dibble 63, Tishomingo 6 Fort Gibson 49, Catoosa 14 Holland Hall 19, Muldrow 8 Hooker 52, Merritt 20 Idabel 34, Eufaula 19 Mangum 20, Texhoma 13 McAlester 29, Booker... Read More.

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

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, 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.
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No. 14 OU, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press COLUMBIA, 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 Press Oklahoma 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: 2.4-1 What 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

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Ada 49, Stilwell 8 Adair 54, Colcord 14 Altus 70, Noble 18 Anadarko 48, Pauls Valley 22 Ardmore 33, Blanchard 25 Beggs 26, Comanche 0 Berryhill 31, Vinita 7 Bixby 92, Enid 0 Boise City 56, Ringwood 6 Cache 17, Bridge Creek 14 Caddo 55, Savanna 8 Cascia Hall 49, Jay 13 Cashion 42, Crescent 13 Chickasha 48, Madill 0 Clinton 14, Woodward 3 Collinsville... Read More.
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OSU falls 39-17 to Houston

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press STILLWATER, 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

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.
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Thursday’s and Friday’s Scores

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Anadarko 63, Purcell 14 Ardmore 54, Madill 14 Bixby 64, Edmond North 7 Blanchard 56, Tecumseh 21 Boise City 48, Canton 0 Booker T. Washington 42, Bishop Kelley 14 Broken Arrow 38, Edmond Santa Fe 20 Cascia Hall 42, Vinita 0 Chisholm 72, Blackwell 0 Choctaw 50, Southmoore 29 Clinton 17, Elk City 12 Coweta 38, Shawnee 14 Cushing 49, Oologah 21 Del... Read More.

OSU falls in 41-13 loss to Arizona

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 376 yards in three quarters and hit Tre Spivey on two of his five touchdown passes, leading Arizona to a 41-13 rout of Oklahoma State on Saturday. Coming off a 39-14 loss to No. 14 Iowa State, the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big... Read More.