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Raegan Beers matches career high with 28 points, helps No. 10 Oklahoma roll past Omaha 111-65
15 hours, 33 minutes ago

Raegan Beers matches career high with 28 points, helps No. 10 Oklahoma roll past Omaha 111-65

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Oklahoma rolled past Omaha 111-65 on Sunday. Beers, a 6-foot-4 center, made 11 of 13 field goals and grabbed nine rebounds to help Oklahoma win its fifth straight since an overtime loss to Duke. Oklahoma scored at least 100 points for the third time …

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Duke Miles scores a season-high 29 points and No. 14 Oklahoma beats Central Arkansas 89-66
18 hours, 12 minutes ago

Duke Miles scores a season-high 29 points and No. 14 Oklahoma beats Central Arkansas 89-66

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma made 33 of 68 shots from the field, scored 40 points in the paint, and converted 12 Central Arkansas turnovers into 24 points. Layne Taylor scored 16 points, Elias Cato had 13 and Ben Fox added 12 for Central Arkansas, which made only 24 …

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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 day, 7 hours ago

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to end its 11-game road losing streak. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 48.8 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 114.1 points, 45.0 …

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Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
3 days, 9 hours ago

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team

The Hindu  

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were among those named to the NBA Cup all-tournament team announced on Thursday. Antetokounmpo’s triple-double led the Bucks over Oklahoma City 97-81 in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final at Las Vegas, completing an unbeaten run that included a semifinal win over Atlanta. Other spots on the select squad went to …

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Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation's final execution of 2024
3 days, 20 hours ago

Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation's final execution of 2024

India Today  

OKLAHOMA CITY: An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl in a cannibalistic fantasy died by lethal injection Thursday in the nation’s 25th and final execution of the year. Strapped to a gurney inside the death chamber, Underwood apologized to Jamie’s family and to his own family “for all the terrible things I did.” “The decision to execute me on …

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Cannibal child sex killer Kevin Underwood is executed in Oklahoma as his last meal is revealed
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3 days, 20 hours ago

Cannibal child sex killer Kevin Underwood is executed in Oklahoma as his last meal is revealed

Daily Mail  

Convicted child sex abuser and killer Kevin Underwood has been executed by the state of Oklahoma for murdering Jamie Rose Bolin in 2006 as part of a cannibalistic fantasy. Convicted child sex killer Kevin Underwood has been executed by the state of Oklahoma for murdering Jamie Rose Bolin in 2006 as part of a cannibalistic fantasy Underwood, who was put …

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Oklahoma cops arrest suspect who killed elderly couple then tie him to another homicide from hours earlier
4 days, 2 hours ago

Oklahoma cops arrest suspect who killed elderly couple then tie him to another homicide from hours earlier

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Richard Dewayne Chambers, 42, of Oklahoma City, was …

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Oklahoma to carry out 25th and final execution in U.S. this year
4 days, 2 hours ago

Oklahoma to carry out 25th and final execution in U.S. this year

Raw Story  

An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl is to be put to death on Thursday in the 25th and final execution in the United States this year. Kevin Ray Underwood, who turns 45 on Thursday, is scheduled to die by lethal injection at 10:00 am Central Time at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Underwood, a grocery store clerk, …

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Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion
4 days, 14 hours ago

Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion

China Daily  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate during the fourth quarter of the NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I think it would be great," said Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose team lost to Milwaukee 97-81 in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday night. …

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 10 hours ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

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Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each
5 days, 10 hours ago

Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each

Daily Mail  

Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks have won the second ever NBA in-season tournament, now known as the Emirates NBA Cup, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told NBA insider Chris …

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Postseason feel for Thunder, Bucks in NBA Cup final
6 days, 15 hours ago

Postseason feel for Thunder, Bucks in NBA Cup final

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hope to add the NBA Cup to their list of accomplishments, but they'll need to go through an Oklahoma City Thunder group that's established itself as the premier force in the West. "I think when you approach the game that way, things like being in the finals of the NBA Cup, winning …

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Former Kansas City Chiefs player Jimmy Wilkerson dies at 43; high school honours late assistant coach with teary win
1 week ago

Former Kansas City Chiefs player Jimmy Wilkerson dies at 43; high school honours late assistant coach with teary win

Hindustan Times  

Former Kansas City Chiefs draft pick and longtime NFL defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson sadly passed away earlier this week on December 13 in Oklahoma City. The late assistant coach’s son, senior tight-end Maddox Wilkerson, followed in his father’s footsteps, playing alongside his teammates for Carl Albert. Jimmy Wilkerson's memory honoured by historic Carl Albert victory Despite reeling from the older …

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NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

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Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Oklahoma beats in-state rival Oklahoma State 80-65
1 week, 1 day ago

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Oklahoma beats in-state rival Oklahoma State 80-65

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 80-65 in Oklahoma City on Saturday night in the first Bedlam basketball game between the schools since the Sooners left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Marchelus Avery scored 19 points and Arturo Dean added 11 points for Oklahoma …

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Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories

CNN  

CNN — The second edition of the NBA Cup championship game will pit the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday after both teams emerged from the in-season tournament semifinals on Saturday. “That was the most important thing down the stretch.” The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with …

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NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

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Oklahoma panel rejects man’s plea for mercy, paves the way for final US execution of 2024
1 week, 2 days ago

Oklahoma panel rejects man’s plea for mercy, paves the way for final US execution of 2024

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma panel on Friday rejected a plea for clemency for a man convicted of torturing and killing a 10-year-old girl as part of a cannibalistic fantasy, paving the way for him to become the 25th and final person executed in the U.S. this year. Three members of Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board voted unanimously against clemency …

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Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
1 week, 3 days ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Thunder play Houston. Houston ranks fourth in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 …

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Outland Trophy Winners
1 week, 3 days ago

Outland Trophy Winners

Associated Press  

Winners of the Outland Trophy for the outstanding collegiate interior lineman, presented by the College Football Writers Association of America: 2024_Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas 2023_T’Vondre Sweat, Texas 2022_Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan 2021_Jordan Davis, Georgia, DT 2020_Alex Leatherwood, Alabama, OL 2019_Penei Sewell, Oregon, OT 2018_Quinnen Williams, Alabama, DT 2017_Ed Oliver, Houston, DT 2016_Cam Robinson, Alabama, OL 2015_Joshua Garnett, Stanford, G 2014_Brandon Scherff, …

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Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1 week, 4 days ago

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

Associated Press  

Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race. 2024 : Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. 2023 : …

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 5 days ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will play Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston winner in a semifinal on Saturday in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City’s …

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Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort
1 week, 5 days ago

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort

LA Times  

Tom Homan, right, Donald Trump’s pick for border czar, speaks to state troopers and National Guard troops at a facility on the Mexican border in Eagle Pass, Texas, as Gov. Other measures filed ahead of next year’s legislative sessions would require local law enforcement agencies to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they take someone into custody who is …

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Army and Navy have bowls to play in. They’re only focused on the Army-Navy game
1 week, 5 days ago

Army and Navy have bowls to play in. They’re only focused on the Army-Navy game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s a game and a season really all of its own,” Army coach Jeff Monken said Tuesday. “You come here to play in this game: the biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium,” said Daily, whose 29 touchdowns are tied for …

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