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TJ McConnell Fact Checks Viral NBA Finals Moment as True Identity of Mystery Woman Revealed
Essentially Sports
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July 22, 2025
It’s not always easy to accept the “I could’ve won the title” mentality. In fact, in most cases, losing a championship brings tears, emotional meltdowns, and a lot of self-doubts. Walking out of the Paycom Center, TJ McConnell felt the harsh...
In-N-Out debate: Which is better for families, California or Tennessee?
Silicon Valley - California
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July 22, 2025
Another change at In-N-Out has everybody talking. And no, it’s not a minor tweak to its mostly unwavering menu. It’s Lynsi Snyder, the sole owner of the popular hamburger chain, who told a podcaster she’s moving her family to Tennessee from...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins best male athlete award at ESPYS
News9 - Oklahoma
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NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship last month while piling...
How social media is reacting to design of OKC's $1 billion NBA arena
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, along with the architect behind designing the city's new $1 billion arena, unveiled conceptual images depicting a glass-encased future home for the OKC Thunder. The design of the new arena was revealed Wednesday,...
Sold-out crowd gets first glimpse of OKC Thunder's new arena: See the renderings
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma City's new $1 billion arena will feature a 360-degree glass curtain wall and extensive landscaping. The arena is designed specifically for NBA games, with improved seating and sight lines compared to the current Paycom Center. Demolition...
Understanding Poverty Rates And Support In Washington State
KPQ - Washington State
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July 22, 2025
There are 37 million* Americans living in poverty and an estimated 10% below the federal poverty line residing in Washington. Are the impoverished better off in one state or another based on services made available. Smilehub, a charity resource...
Long road to national title, Ty LaVergne tames bulls at NHSFR
The American Press - Louisiana
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July 22, 2025
Long road to national title, Ty LaVergne tames bulls at NHSFR Published 12:57 pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Rodeo life means thousands of miles and countless hours on the road, but it allows for ample time for reflection. DeQuincy sophomore bull rider...
‘Labor of love’: Northeastern State University gets $2.3 million to train social work grad students
Oklahoma Voice
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July 16, 2025
A new effort to strengthen behavioral health services in rural Oklahoma is underway, thanks to a $2.3 million grant awarded to Northeastern State University’s School of Social Work by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Over the...
Fresh off NBA title, OKC gets a first look at the Thunder’s new arena
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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July 16, 2025
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...
"I am not gassing it up": Brent Venables spills beans on Oklahoma's offseason achievements as Sooners aim for playoff in 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 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...
Tuna recalled for possible Listeria contamination
MLive - Michigan
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July 22, 2025
Ready-to-eat tuna salad products are being recalled from select stores after the manufacturer found that breadcrumbs used in the salad may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the FDA. Reser’s Fine Foods first initiated a...
Midtown's first Summer Splash Festival to make a splash this Saturday at local dog park
KOKH - Oklahoma
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The first ever Summer Splash Festival is coming to Midtown. It's this Saturday, July 19th, from 11am until 5pm at the Midtown Mutts Dog Park. That's located at 301 NW 10th St. in Midtown. Helen Han and Roshelle Anderson join Living Oklahoma live...
In-N-Out follows Californians moving out of California
The Sun - California
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July 22, 2025
President of In-N-Out Lynsi Snyder announced she will also relocate to Tennessee, along with the consolidation of In-N-Out from Irvine to Baldwin Park and expansion of its eastern headquarters outside Nashville. Snyder cited difficulty doing...
A latter-day exercise in Dada: Nature Theater of Oklahoma reviewed
The Spectator
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July 16, 2025
What to make of the Nature Theater of Oklahoma, which this week made its British debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall? The bare facts indicate that it’s a ‘crazy shit’ performance group of some repute, the brainchild of Pavol Liska and Kelly Copper,...
The Best and Worst DMVs in America—Did Texas Make It?
93.1 KISS FM - Texas
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July 17, 2025
Let’s be real: no El Pasoan wakes up and says, “Omg, I can’t WAIT to go to the DMV today!” There’s long lines, so many people waiting for hours sometimes, crying babies, and crying adults too if we’re being honest! A recent report analyzing 140...
OU Quarterback John Mateer embraces SEC Media Days
News9 - Oklahoma
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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...
2025 POSITION PREVIEW: OFFENSIVE LINE
Huskers Illustrated - Nebraska
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SHAWN HAMMERBECK…….6-6, 260…….FRESHMAN HOUSTON KAAHAAINA-TORRES…….6-3, 295…….FRESHMAN JULIAN (JUJU) MARKS…….6-5, 300…….FRESHMAN BRIAN TAPU…….6-6, 300…….FRESHMAN GRANT BRIX…….6-6, 310…….REDSHIRT FRESHMAN NOLAN FENNESSY…….6-4, 280…….REDSHIRT...
USC's Latest GPA Accomplishment Under Lincoln Riley Turns Heads
Yahoo Sports
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USC's Latest GPA Accomplishment Under Lincoln Riley Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In one of the biggest surprises in college football history, Lincoln Riley opted to leave a perennial contender in the Oklahoma Sooners to revive...
What they said about Alabama at 2025 SEC Media Days: Day 3
On3
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July 16, 2025
ATLANTA – Alabama made the rounds at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, July 16, and there was plenty said about the Crimson Tide on Day 3 inside the Atlanta Omni Hotel. To keep things rolling on Wednesday, Florida, Mississippi State and Oklahoma also...
Securing commitment from proven QB may be final piece of Tulane championship puzzle
Nola - Louisiana
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By securing the commitment of former BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff on Monday, Tulane may have cleared its largest remaining roadblock to a championship nine days before the start of preseason practice. Even with total uncertainty...