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TU’s Collins accepts Nagurski Award

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In a private presentation ceremony, Zaven Collins was presented with the 2020 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which honors college football’s national defensive player of the year. He was announced the award winner on December 23. The award winner is chosen by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and awarded by the Charlotte Touchdown Club presented…

I’m picking the NY Yankees

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We are only one week into the Major League Baseball season, but there has already been some COVID related issues. This past Monday, the Texas Rangers played their home opener, and were willing to fill all 40,300 seats at their brand-new ballpark for opening day. At press time, we don’t know what the exact attendance…

Arkansas falls behind and loses to No. 1 Baylor

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Baylor and Houston advanced to the Final Four Monday as the Bears beat Arkansas 81-72 and Houston topped Oregon State 67-61. The Tulsa Beacon goes to press on Tuesday afternoon and the final two participants were decided in games Tuesday night. USC played Gonzaga and UCLA played Michigan. Arkansas had a pattern of comeback wins…

Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger retires

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Following another trip to the NCAA Tournament, Oklahoma Coach Lon Kruger, 68, has decided to retire. OU began an immediate search for a replacement. “It’s been an honor to serve the University of Oklahoma as its head men’s basketball coach over the last 10 years,” said Kruger. “The people here are certainly amazing and our…

Gundy wants his team to grow in spring drills

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After an up-and-down season with game cancelations, coronavirus concern and sparse crowds, the Oklahoma State football team is conducting spring drills with a hope that the next season will be normal. “It’s exciting for all of us to get back to football. We’ve had a lot of walkthroughs, much different offseason obviously with coaches not…

OU spring game will be April 24th

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NORMAN — Spring drills are underway at The University of Oklahoma and OU will have a 2021 spring game at 4 p.m. on April 24. The game will be televised by Fox Sports Oklahoma. Like last season, attendance will be limited to 25% of the stadium capacity. Tickets went on sale March 25 for season…

No. 1 Gonzaga races past Oklahoma in 2nd round play

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No. 1 seed Gonzaga remained undefeated and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with an 87-71 win over the Oklahoma Sooners Monday afternoon in Indianapolis. OU started out well but faded late in the first half.  “…we started out shooting the ball well and getting good looks and making shots, and it’s kind of back and…

OSU is tripped up by Oregon State

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Cunningham may turn pro INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma State ran into a red-hot Oregon State team and fell 70-80 Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It was a big disappointment for a Cowboy team that finished second in the Big 12 Tournament. “We really try to invest in these kids as people,” said…