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Ex-megachurch worker gets 55 years for sex crimes
A former janitor at a Tulsa megachurch who admitted to sex crimes against three girls told his victims Wednesday that "no one's perfect" in an ...
Fiscal cliff stalemate spurs anxiety in states
A plunge over the federal "fiscal cliff" may sound like a terrifying risk for many state officials anxiously watching as Washington struggles to avert ...
Thunder hold off Lakers' late charge, win 114-108
In a reversal of roles, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers know they're the predators trying to track down Kevin Durant's Oklahoma City Thunder.
Pau Gasol expected to miss Lakers' game at Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is expected to miss his third straight game with tendinitis in his knees. Coach Mike D'Antoni said at the Lakers' ...
Oklahoma executes inmate for 1993 shooting deaths
An Oklahoma death row inmate whose attorneys had claimed he was mentally unfit to be executed was put to death Tuesday for the 1993 shooting deaths ...
Oregon, K-State to meet in Fiesta Bowl
Oregon and Kansas State were atop the BCS standings just two weeks ago, each needing two wins for a likely trip to the BCS championship. Those plans ...
La Tech, 9-3, not going to a bowl game
Louisiana Tech, with a 9-3 record and the highest scoring team in the country, isn't going to a bowl game. La Tech athletic director Bruce Van De ...
No. 12 Oklahoma 24-17 win at TCU for Big 12 share
Landry Jones and Oklahoma treated their regular-season finale like a championship game — and finished wearing caps and T-shirts declaring the ...
Seastrunk, Baylor hold off No. 24 Oklahoma State
Nick Florence and other Baylor seniors have told Lache Seastrunk over the past few months to finish strong on his runs. The sophomore running back ...
Tulsa notifies NCAA, launches probe into AD
Gambling-related allegations against the University of Tulsa's athletic director have drawn the attention of the NCAA, which has taken a hard stand ...
Gambling investigation prompts Tulsa AD leave
Tulsa athletic director Ross Parmley was placed on paid leave Tuesday as the university investigates allegations that he may have been involved with ...
Thunder dominate first half, rout Bobcats 114-69
Russell Westbrook tipped away a pass, got into the open court all by himself and then braced for a big take-off and a signature throwdown dunk.
No. 12 Sooners right on schedule for Big 12 title
Casey Walker looked squarely into a television camera, clapped his hands and uttered words no Oklahoma player is accustomed to saying: "Let's go ...
Clay's TD lifts No. 14 Sooners to 51-48 Bedlam win
After the first overtime game in the Bedlam rivalry, a wild celebration on Owen Field and yet another 500-yard passing game, it all settled in for ...
Thunder edge Clippers 117-111 in overtime
Kendrick Perkins challenged his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates before a showdown of division leaders with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night
Judge: Hobby Lobby must offer morning-after pill
A federal judge Monday rejected Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.'s request to block part of the federal health care overhaul that requires the arts and craft ...
Powerful supermajorities elected to statehouses
There's a new superpower growing in the Great Plains and the South, where bulging Republican majorities in state capitols could dramatically cut taxes ...
Oklahoma State routs No. 6 NC State 76-56
Le'Bryan Nash has 23 points and Marcus Smart added 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and Oklahoma State earned a 76-56 win over No. 6 N.C.
Notre Dame stays unbeaten, then get more good news
No. 3 Notre Dame stayed undefeated with an uncharacteristically easy victory at home and then had the rest of the night to watch as the teams in front ...
No. 13 Oklahoma beats West Virginia 50-49
West Virginia couldn't stop Oklahoma's Landry Jones. Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey ran circles around the Sooners' defense. In a wild finish, Jones ...
Diabetes rates rocket in Oklahoma, South
The nation's diabetes problem is getting worse, and the biggest jump over 15 years was in Oklahoma, according to a new federal report issued Thursday.
Despite what they say, voters favor local taxes
When it comes to new taxes, voters tend to say government should ask for money from somebody else, like the rich. But that doesn't always hold true, ...
The BCS is an election, so why not campaign?
Imagine having an election where candidates were criticized for campaigning. Strange, right? Unless it's the Bowl Championship Series. Notre Dame ...
Tulsa dad arrested after toddler found in cage
A Tulsa man was arrested after police found his 18-month-old daughter locked in a metal dog cage, his naked 4-year old daughter outside on a cold ...
Several bowl bids up for grabs in Big 12
The Big 12's attention is on Kansas State's national championship dreams, yet there is plenty left to be decided in the conference over the final ...