OKLAHOMA CITY - On March 11, the Oklahoma City Thunder rang the coronavirus alarm in the sports world. That night a visiting member of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 and forced the game to be canceled.
(AP) - Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs.
May 4, 2020 (www.ossaa.com) - As the official close of the school year draws near, we are receiving an increased number of calls regarding summer activities; what will be allowed and not allowed for the students, coaches and directors.
FLETCHER - Jordan Bloomfield hit another three-pointer this week and she may not have even been on a basketball court when it happened. Jordan was named to three All-State teams this past week.
ELGIN - Honors poured in this week for the Elgin Owls' boys and girls soccer teams this week. The Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association awarded Raylee Halbrooks, Alissa Taylor, Spencer Qualkenbush and Seneca Coleman with All-State honors.
As the old saying goes, there is light at the end of a tunnel. The question I have is the light the sun shining or is it an oncoming train? States have begun reopening businesses and relaxing stay at home orders in the past week.
(AP) - The Eagles selected Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night, a stunning move for a team with more pressing needs.
Social distancing and stay at home orders have changed the way we do many things. The graduating Class of 2020 can attest to how the virus has changed their lives.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was determined to hold the NFL Draft and to hold it on time. The Commissioner pulled the draft off and with record-breaking results.
To me, personally, there is nothing lonelier than an empty gym or stadium. There is such a feeling of loneliness that envelops my soul when I walk into one of these places.