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Collegiate Swimmers file new lawsuit against the NCAA, Ivy League and Harvard University

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LAS VEGAS – Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers have filed a new lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Ivy League Conference, and Harvard University citing harassment, abuse, and federal law violations from the 2021-2022 women’s sports season. The lawsuit—filed February 4, 2025 backed and supported by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports…

Super Bowl LIX surprise

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I don’t think anyone saw that coming. Philadelphia defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX, but nobody predicted it would be such a blowout. In fact, if you put any credence on the betting lines, the point spread going into the game Sunday night had the Chiefs a 1.5-point favorite. Somebody forgot…

OU wins by scoring 61 points in the second half

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OKLAHOMA CAME FROM BEHIND FOR WIN Oklahoma trailed by 13 points in the first half, but came from behind to defeat No. 24 Vanderbilt, 97-67, on Saturday afternoon at the Lloyd Noble Center. Following a 0-4 start in conference games, Oklahoma (16-5, 3-5 SEC) won its third SEC contest out of the last four. Vanderbilt…

Take a minute, make a plan

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As we enjoy watching the Super Bowl this Sunday, with food and beverages, MADD wants to remind us to celebrate responsibly and “Take a minute. Make a Plan.” MADD’s National Ambassador is Tamy Duffy. In 2017, Duffy’s daughter, Kaitlyn, was tragically killed by a drunk and drugged furniture truck driver while driving home from an…

Sooners take the Hogs in a close game 65-62

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OU Wins Thriller at Arkansas Arkansas went cold down the stretch as the Oklahoma Sooners rallied for a 65-62 win in Fayetteville Saturday night. The Sooners’ Jalon Moore made the first of two free throws with 1:15 remaining giving OU a one-point lead. He followed that up with a fastbreak dunk in the final second,…

TU Beats Wichita State

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Tulsa had its best shooting performance of the season as the Golden Hurricane defeated Wichita State 84-77 in front of more than 3,400 fans in the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Sunday afternoon. Tulsa shot 58.8% from the field, including 13 three-pointers, and improved to 9-11 overall, 3-4 in the AAC. The Shockers are now…

ORU Loses To Omaha

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The Omaha Mavericks remained undefeated in Summit League play with an 84-76 win over Oral Roberts Saturday night, in front of over 4,000 people at the Mabee Center. ORU dropped to 5-15 overall, 1-6 in the Summit League, while Omaha improved to 13-9, 7-0 SL. The Mavericks jumped out to an early lead, and with…

OSU Loses at Texas Tech

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Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma State, 64-54 on Sunday afternoon in Lubbock, to win their fourth game in a row. The Red Raiders improved to 15-4, 6-2 Big 12, and OSU is now 10-9, 2-6. Texas Tech was led by Chance McMillian with 14 points while Federiko Federiko added eight points, eight rebounds and two blocks….

Velocity Tour Bull Riding

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It has become an annual event, over the past 21 years, as the Professional Bull Riders make a stop in Tulsa. This year, it was the first time for the Velocity Tour to visit the BOK Center, on Friday and Saturday nights. As I’ve written in the past, this is something my daughter and I…

OU Baseball Fan Experience enhancements and new seating options for 2025 baseball season

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The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has announced a series of fan-experience enhancements at L. Dale Mitchell Park for the 2025 OU baseball home season, which starts Feb. 14. The expanded offerings are in response to fan feedback following the Sooners’ NCAA regional in Norman last season and are the result of current opportunities to…