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PBR Classic plans to remain in Tulsa

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Jose Vitor Leme, of Brazil, was the only rider to go a perfect 3-for-3 on the weekend, finishing with a 90-point ride in the championship round Saturday, to win the elite Unleash the Beast’s PBR Express Ranches Classic at the BOK Center. It was the 17th annual event of the Professional Bull Riders in Tulsa….

Defense plays well in TU’s spring game

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Tulsa capped its spring football drills Saturday as the defense stood out in the Annual Spring Game. “It was a good day for us. I was happy to walk off the field healthy. Our numbers are down a little bit right now with a few guys being out injured, but to be able to come…

Tubby Smith, Blount in TU’s Hall of Fame

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A new class of hall of famers were inducted Saturday night at the University of Tulsa. Olympic rower Michelle Sechser, National Champion miler Chris O’Hare, All-America soccer player Ryan Pore, MVC Football Offensive Player of the Year Jeb Blount, legendary basketball coach Tubby Smith and the 1971 College World Series Baseball Team were inducted in…

Mayfield’s statue will be dedicated at OU Spring Game

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First-year head coach Brent Venables will lead his troops before Oklahoma fans for the first time on April 23 as the Sooners hold their 2022 Spring Game at 3 p.m. in Norman. At halftime, fans will watch the public dedication of Baker Mayfield’s Heisman Trophy statue. “The love and support from Sooner Nation since my…

OSU rewards Coach Gundy with a raise and bonuses

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After voluntarily surrendering part of his salary the past two years due to a budget crunch caused by the Chinese cororona virus, Oklahoma State is rewarding football coach Mike Gundy for his success and loyalty. OSU said Gundy is receiving an increase in annual compensation of $1 million. Gundy will also receive an annual retention…

U.S. team is poised World Cup run

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At the 2014 World Cup, the U.S. Men’s National soccer team advanced to the round of 16; the furthest a U.S. Men’s team had gone since a quarterfinal appearance in 2002. However, in 2018, the U.S. team failed to qualify, following a stunning loss to Trinidad in the final qualifying match. The eight-year wait to…

KU beats UNC for the National Championship

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Trailing by 16 points at half-time, Kansas rallied in the second half and captured their fourth NCAA basketball championship Monday night. The Jayhawks beat North Carolina 72-69 in New Orleans. KU outscored UNC 47-29 in the second half to complete the biggest comeback in the championship game ever. “We were disappointed with how we played…

Tulsa hires Coach Eric Konkol from Louisiana Tech

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Eric Konkol has been hired as the 31st head basketball coach for The University of Tulsa. Konkol, 45, comes to Tulsa following seven seasons at LA Tech, where he compiled a 153-75 record. He won 46 games in his first two seasons, the most for any previous LA Tech head coach, and his 153 career…

Tips on getting a passport

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If you’ve been following this column for a while, you know that I don’t just write about sports, but often I like to write about travel, as well. This week, I have a big travel tip for you, if you are considering applying for a passport. Last week, during a long wait in line at…

Gibson paces OU with 25

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Oklahoma’s Umoja Gibson poured in 25 points but it wasn’t enough as St. Bonaventure edged the Sooners 70-68 Sunday night to eliminate OU from the NIT. Gibson had 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting and that included six 3-pointers. Gibson had 16 of his points in the first 20 minutes. Jalen hill added 13 points for…