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Oklahoma Sooners take the spotlight at SEC Media Days

Oklahoma Sooners take the spotlight at SEC Media Days

Oklahoma Sooners take the spotlight at SEC Media Days Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables addressed numerous questions at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, as the team faces high expectations for the upcoming football season. IT WAS THE OKLAHOMA...

Oklahoma City's new arena plans revealed. Here's a look at the future home of the Thunder

Oklahoma City's new arena plans revealed. Here's a look at the future home of the Thunder

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled preliminary designs for Oklahoma City's new downtown arena, which will be the future home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, during a news conference Wednesday. CLICK HERE TO SEE OFFICIAL ARENA PLANS  Watch the...

Oklahoma community honors business icon Bob Funk Sr.

Oklahoma community honors business icon Bob Funk Sr.

ON THE SOONER STATE. THE CITY OF YUKON SAYS FROM HERE AT MAIN STREET, THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE TOWN. BOB FUNK SENIOR’S CONTRIBUTIONS WILL FOREVER BE PART OF THEM. BUT LEADERS ACROSS OKLAHOMA SAY THE ENTREPRENEUR AND CATTLEMAN MADE OUR ENTIRE STATE A...

Oklahoma City State of the City 2025

Oklahoma City State of the City 2025

Mayor David Holt will deliver his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, July 16, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the sold-out event will bring together more than 1,400 business and...

Oklahoma man faces charges in three states after New Hampshire jail escape

Oklahoma man faces charges in three states after New Hampshire jail escape

CHARGES IN ANOTHER STATE. RIGHT? THAT’S RIGHT. 33 YEAR OLD YAO MING ZHENG FACES CHARGES IN CLEVELAND COUNTY FOR OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENSES. OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS, HE’S RACKED UP MORE CHARGES. AND NOW COUNTY OFFICIALS TELL ME TODAY THEY...

‘Found a way to win’: Brent Venables on Oklahoma’s comeback victory at Auburn last season

‘Found a way to win’: Brent Venables on Oklahoma’s comeback victory at Auburn last season

Auburn football’s matchup against Oklahoma last season was a game tiger fans want to forget forever. However, for Oklahoma it was its first conference victory of the season and planted the seed for the roster they have put together in 2025. “Well,...

"I am not gassing it up": Brent Venables spills beans on Oklahoma's offseason achievements as Sooners aim for playoff in 2025

"I am not gassing it up": Brent Venables spills beans on Oklahoma's offseason achievements as Sooners aim for playoff in 2025

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables spoke at the Southeastern Conference media days on Wednesday and discussed OU's offseason work, including the areas his team needs to work on. Venables is entering his fourth year as the Sooners' coach and is hoping...

Fresh off NBA title, OKC gets a first look at the Thunder’s new arena

Fresh off NBA title, OKC gets a first look at the Thunder’s new arena

Mayor David Holt spent much of this year’s State of the City address noting progress the city has made when it comes to things like housing its homeless population, improving its streets and developing its upcoming bond package. Still, Wednesday’s...

Paycom wants a shot at developing current arena site; Thunder holds first rights

Paycom wants a shot at developing current arena site; Thunder holds first rights

Oklahoma City-based Paycom is eyeing the current Paycom Center site for potential development once the new downtown arena is built and the Thunder move out. Q&A: What could be next for Oklahoma City's new arena after naming rights become available...

OU Quarterback John Mateer embraces SEC Media Days

OU Quarterback John Mateer embraces SEC Media Days

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer met with the media during SEC Media Days and offered a glimpse into what’s driving his emergence as the Sooners’ offensive leader heading into the 2025 season. Mateer praised the dynamic addition of running back...

New Oklahoma City Arena Promises Stunning Views And Features

New Oklahoma City Arena Promises Stunning Views And Features

After securing their first NBA Champions title, the Oklahoma City Thunder can now look forward to a brand new arena in 2028. During his State of the City address, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt revealed the official architectural designs for the...

2025 SEC Media Days: Can Oklahoma Shine as a CFP Contender?

2025 SEC Media Days: Can Oklahoma Shine as a CFP Contender?

SEC Media Days highlights the pressure facing coaches from Oklahoma, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi State as all missed the College Football Playoff last season. Each team is in a pivotal position to improve in 2025, with coaches needing to...

HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS TO ACQUIRE TDS TELECOM'S OKLAHOMA OPERATIONS, EXPANSION BRINGS FUTURE-READY BROADBAND TO RURAL COMMUNITIES

HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS TO ACQUIRE TDS TELECOM'S OKLAHOMA OPERATIONS, EXPANSION BRINGS FUTURE-READY BROADBAND TO RURAL COMMUNITIES

MEDICINE PARK, Okla., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilliary Communications, a family-owned telecommunications company serving customers across rural Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa, has announced the acquisition of TDS Telecom's Oklahoma network...

"Turned the money down to be here": Brent Venables shows massive admiration for Oklahoma QB John Mateer at 2025 SEC media days

"Turned the money down to be here": Brent Venables shows massive admiration for Oklahoma QB John Mateer at 2025 SEC media days

Brent Venables will be entering his fourth year as Oklahoma's coach in the 2025 season. At the Sooners' Southeastern Conference media days on Wednesday, Venables heaped praise on quarterback John Mateer, who will be the team's QB1 for the upcoming...

Brent Venables shares injury update on Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson

Brent Venables shares injury update on Oklahoma WR Javonnie Gibson

The Oklahoma Sooners are hoping for much better fortune on the injury front in 2025, especially at wide receiver. One of OU's big portal additions, Javonnie Gibson, suffered an injury in spring ball, breaking his leg during practice. By all...

Rivalry game with Texas may be another indicator of how Oklahoma fares under coach Brent Venables

Rivalry game with Texas may be another indicator of how Oklahoma fares under coach Brent Venables

Without a doubt, a measuring stick game for any Oklahoma football coach happens to be the annual October rivalry matchup against Texas in Dallas. The current Sooners’ coach, Brent Venables, knows full well about the magnitude of the game commonly...

"Its better than any national championship": Brent Venables raves about prominence of Texas - Oklahoma red river rivalry

"Its better than any national championship": Brent Venables raves about prominence of Texas - Oklahoma red river rivalry

The Red River Rivalry is among the biggest games played out every year. Each season, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns face off at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The latter leads the all-time series, but Oklahoma has won five of the...

What we know about Oklahoma City's new arena

What we know about Oklahoma City's new arena

Renderings for the new $900 million downtown Oklahoma City arena, which will host the Oklahoma City Thunder and events of all types, were unveiled Wednesday at the State of the City address hosted by OKC Mayor David Holt. Oklahoma City New Arena...

OU Head Coach Brent Venables' SEC Media Days press conference takeaways

OU Head Coach Brent Venables' SEC Media Days press conference takeaways

1. A Salute to Joe Castiglione’s Legacy Venables opened by honoring longtime Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione, calling his 28-year tenure one of "impeccable leadership" that has shaped thousands of lives. He credited Castiglione’s vision...

Jeff Lebby a believer in Brent Venables, Oklahoma

Jeff Lebby a believer in Brent Venables, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners are banking on a bounce-back season from their head coach and the program in 2025. On the whole, 2024 was more of an aberration than anything. It's hard to truly take anything away from the offensive side of the ball due to...

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