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First Olympic Events In Oklahoma City Set For 2028
Last year, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced that Oklahoma City would host two competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: softball and canoe slalom. And now Oklahoma residents who want to witness history in Oklahoma City can now make...

The Best Restaurants In America, According To The 2025 James Beard Awards
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 14: A view of the James Beard award on display during the 2025 James Beard ... More Media Awards on June 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard Foundation)Getty Images for James...

Search for new Raptors president is underway, but best candidate could be in-house
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are doing their best to convey business as usual, even if it’s anything but. For the third straight summer, the team is working out of a hotel ballroom-turned-state-of-the-art basketball facility in Las Vegas, where...

Arch Madness doesn’t seem to affect the latest QB from the House of Manning | Berry Tramel’s ScissorTales
ATLANTA — We’ve been waiting for Arch Manning to take over as the Texas quarterback for what seems like forever. But you don’t know forever until you arrive at the College Football Hall of Fame at 7 a.m., as Connor Petroziello did with his parents...

2025 SEC Media Days schedule, where to watch: When coaches, teams will speak during four-day event in Atlanta
Talking season is in full swing as SEC personnel are set to descend upon Atlanta this week for 2025 SEC Media Days. From July 14 to July 17, the league's coaches will either get through their allotted time slot as quickly as possible, or they will...

Humane Society of Tulsa asks for help after rescuing over 400 Maltese dogs from Stroud business
SKIATOOK, Okla. — Humane Society of Tulsa is asking for the public's help after rescuing over 400 Maltese dogs that are living in unsafe conditions at a Stroud business. The organization says that the dogs were living in horrific conditions and...
6 Largest and Deadliest Snakes in Oklahoma You Should Never Ignore
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, crotalus atrox, Arizona, desert, Sonoran, Southwest, Snake, Viper© Clint H/Shutterstock.comThere are 48 different snake species in Oklahoma. This means that the chances of running into one of these slithering...
The best fried fish sandwiches to try in your state
Craving something crispy and flaky? We found the best fried fish sandwiches in every state worth planning a stop for. You’ll find them at roadside shacks and popular local spots serving big flavors. These are the sandwiches locals keep coming back...

'Good Trouble' OKC protesters honor John Lewis while criticizing Trump, ICE
Oklahomans gathered to protest the Trump administration, citing various grievances including cuts to social programs, women's rights issues, and immigration policies. The protest, inspired by the late John Lewis's concept of "good trouble,"...

Q&A: What could be next for Oklahoma City's new arena after naming rights become available
On Monday, Paycom and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that the partnership and naming rights agreement would end when the city's new arena opens in 2028. Previously, city leadership said naming rights would carry over to the new arena. An...

New Auburn QB Jackson Arnold dishes on Oklahoma Sooners
It could end up being a very emotional game for new Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold, but for now, the junior transfer from Denton, Texas, is playing it cool. The game in question is Auburn's SEC opener on September 20 in Norman against the...

Northeast Oklahoma Day Trips
Day trips are easy to plan, and don't require the "sleeping in a random bed" experience! Northeast Oklahoma is filled with opportunities to explore that are just a short drive away. Learning about all there is to see surrounding Tulsa made my...

SEC Media Days: Day 3 live-blog, Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Oklahoma
Nothing signals college football's imminent return better than SEC Media Days. Day three of SEC Media Days is underway from Atlanta with Kalen DeBoer taking the stage to kick things off. Alabama Kalen DeBoer had big shoes to fill when he took on...

SEC Media Days: Everything Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian said Tuesday in Atlanta
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian met with reporters Tuesday at SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Here is a transcript from that press conference. Opening statement Ton of respect for the job that you all have in celebrating our game. Our game's at an all time...

Oklahoma Tribal Economic Impact – 2025
The 2025 Tribal Economic Impact special edition spotlights new developments in tribal enterprises, from hospitality expansions to food innovations and record-breaking performance in gaming. Explore how these sovereign nations are strengthening...

2025 MLB draft recap: Best picks, potential steals and analysis for all 30 teams
The 2025 MLB draft is now complete, so let's take a deeper look at how all 30 teams fared over all 20 rounds. Starting with the Washington Nationals taking Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick, it was a draft filled with...

17 disabled LGBTQ+ celebrities who are changing Hollywood
Happy Disability Pride Month! From left: Ryan O'Connell, Marissa Bode, Chella Man, and Aaron Philip.Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock; Michael Mattes/Shutterstock; SMonica Schipper/Getty Images; antiago Felipe/Getty ImagesJust as Pride Month ends,...

Biggest first-half surprises, disappointments for the Guardians; Who is Nae’Qwan Tomlin? Terry’s Talkin’ podcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After a week off, the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast is back, with cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto and host David Campbell. In this episode, we make our picks for the Guardians' biggest pleasant surprises and the biggest...

Oklahoma parents, faith leaders drop lawsuit over Catholic charter school
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma County lawsuit challenging a Catholic charter school has been dropped following the school’s failed appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court’s 4-4 stalemate upheld an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision against...

Robert A. Funk, Sr., Visionary Co-Founder of Express Employment Professionals and Oklahoma Business Icon, Passes Away at 85
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert A. Funk, co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, passed away at the age of 85 at his home, Express Ranches, in Yukon, Oklahoma. A trailblazing entrepreneur and...