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Thanks to Alyssa, I’m writing about the Shootout in Chicago

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As I wrote last week, the COVID-19 coronavirus has had a huge impact on our world, and more specifically the world of sports, and personally, my bank account. This week, it became evident that even the sports networks are scrambling to find programming to fill their hours. However, with the lack of live games to…

OSU Pro Day

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STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State football team held its annual Pro Day Tuesday, as 10 Cowboy seniors worked out in front of NFL personnel from across the league.  OSU’s participants included kicker Matt Ammendola, defensive back Bryce Balous, quarterback Dru Brown, defensive back A.J. Green, offensive lineman Marcus Keyes, wide receiver Jordan McCray, linebacker Philip…

No spring game for Oklahoma?

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Oklahoma’s spring football game, originally set for April 18, has been postponed and it may be canceled. OU Athletic Director Joe Castiglione spoke about the situation. “We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about whether the spring game will be held on April 18 or even at all,” Castiglione said . “The fact of the…

Marcus Smart has coronavirus

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Former Oklahoma State basketball star Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics said he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has not yet experienced symptoms. “I’ve had no symptoms and I feel great,” Smart tweeted. “But the younger generation in our country must self-distance. This is not a joke. Not doing so is selfish. Together…

Sean Payton has the coronavirus

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has tested positive for the coronavirus and is resting comfortably at home. Payton learned March 19 he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Sermon in the transfer portal

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Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon has entered the transfer portal and reportedly will transfer to Ohio State University.  “I want to thank everyone who has been part of my journey so far,” Sermon wrote. “I appreciate all the blessing and opportunities I have received. To the coaches, trainers, fans and my teammates, I will always…

No brackets for the NCAAs

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Brackets will not be released for the 2020 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said. Since the NCAA announced the cancellation of the tournaments on Friday, there has been speculation the NCAA selection committee could still announce the field of 68. The women’s basketball committee hadn’t…

Some NFL transactions

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Here are some notable deals in the NFL during the NFL free agency period. Arizona Cardinals Arizona re-signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a one-year contract worth $11 million and traded with the Houston Texans for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Carolina Panthers Carolina signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year extension and gave free agent…

Coronavirus has a wide sports impact

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COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is having a huge impact on businesses and communities all around the world, but this column will focus only on the impact of this virus on the world of sports. You may want to wash your hands and use some sanitizer before reading this column. I can assure you,…

Coronavirus prompts canceling a host of college and pro sports

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oklahoma State will go in the history books as one of only two teams to win a game in the 2020 Big 12 Basketball Championship. OSU edged Iowa State 72-21 on March 11 in the opening round of the tournament and then the Big 12 decided to play the rest of…