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Mullin’s DHS nomination sparks chain reaction
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- Mullin’s DHS nomination sparks chain reaction
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- It’s a political domino effect.
Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead Homeland Security is opening up his Senate seat — and now Rep. Kevin Hern is running to replace him.
That move is already shifting multiple races across Oklahoma.
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- Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul clash at DHS confirmation hearing on attack response
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At the start of his confirmation hearing Markwayne Mullin was confronted by Rand Paul on his comments on an attack in Paul's backyard.
📹️ Niki Gunter / Reuters
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- Alex Caruso's shoe block in Thunder-Jazz 'just one of those weird NBA plays'
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Alex Caruso lost his shoe during Tuesday's game between the OKC Thunder and the Orlando Magic. He then used his shoe to block a layup attempt by Tristan da Silva. Caruso was called for a technical foul, but OKC won 113-108 despite "just one of those weird NBA plays."
#nba #thunderup
📹: Justin Martinez/The Oklahoman
🔗 : https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/03/17/alex-caruso-technical-foul-shoe-block-shot-thunder-magic/89202847007/
- Title
- How long will OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue historic 20-point streak?
- Runtime
- 34:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 20-point streak and more in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
#thunderup #nba
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- Jared McCain compares Isaiah Hartenstein highlight screen to his 76ers days
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Thunder guard Jared McCain was asked Tuesday if he has played alongside a big man who can make screening a highlight play like Isaiah Hartenstein.
“It’s crazy. When I was in Philly, Joel would do that with Tyrese and I was like ‘Dang, that’s really cool right there.’ So being able to be a part of it is really fun. Playing with Hart, J-Will and Chet, they’re all elite bigs. I’m excited to play with them.”
#nba #thunderup
📹: Justin Martinez/The Oklahoman
🔗 in bio
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- ‘He was about to graduate’: Brother speaks after Enid student detained by ICE
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Juan Diego Lopez Macias is being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas while awaiting immigration court proceedings.
He was weeks away from graduating from Enid High School.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2026/03/16/end-high-school-ok-senior-juan-diego-lopez-macias-ice-custody-protest/89183310007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- What does OU women's basketball coach Jenni Baranczyk think about March Madness draw?
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The OU women's basketball team will host NCAA Tournament games for the second straight season. As a No. 4 seed, coach Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners will face 13-seeded Idaho on Friday night.
#sooners #collegebasketball
📹: Colton Sulley/The Oklahoman
🔗: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2026/03/15/oklahoma-idaho-march-madness-bracket-womens-ncaa-tournament-2026/89170774007/
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- What does OSU women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt think about March Madness draw?
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoma State women's basketball team is a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 9 Princeton on Saturday in Los Angeles. This marks the Cowgirls' third NCAA appearance in four seasons under coach Jacie Hoyt.
#osucowgirls #collegebasketball
📹: Scott Wright/The Oklahoman
🔗: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2026/03/15/oklahoma-state-princeton-march-madness-bracket-womens-ncaa-tournament-2026/89171202007/
- Title
- See three talented, young OKC chefs in action at beloved city restaurants
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Get a rare glimpse into the kitchens where Franics Tuttle graduates Gabe Lewis, Jessie Gomez and Isabel Granata are redefining Oklahoma City's food scene.
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- Aidan Cooper-Kelley makes buzzer-beater as Norman wins 6A boys basketball title
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Norman beats Mustang 54-52 on a shot at the buzzer by Aidan Cooper-Kelley to win the Class 6A boys basketball state title at OG&E Coliseum on Friday, March 13.
#okpreps #highschoolbasketball
📹: Nick Sardis/The Oklahoman
🔗: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2026/03/10/oklahoma-high-school-basketball-2026-ossaa-6a-5a-4a-3a-2a-state-tournament-scores-schedule-stats/89079964007/
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- SGA after breaking NBA scoring record: 'Takes a village to accomplish great things'
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t often talk about his early days in the NBA, but he offered some insight Thursday night after the Thunder's 104-102 win over the Celtics.
#nba #thunder
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/03/12/thunder-vs-celtics-score-nba-shai-gilgeous-alexander-jaylen-brown-stats-injury-report/89128947007/
- Title
- Hear Kevin Hern's goals in campaign to fill Markwayne Mullin Senate seat
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Kevin Hern spoke about his race for Markwayne Mullin's vacant seat as senator of Oklahoma at a media availability at the Oklahoma GOP's headquarters.
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- Rejoice Christian beats Heritage Hall in 3A basketball quarterfinal on buzzer-beater
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Rejoice Christian’s Holt Wilson scores on a putback at the buzzer to seal a 61-59 overtime win against Heritage Hall in the Class 3A quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 11.
#okpreps #highschoolbasketball
📹: Nick Sardis/The Oklahoman
🔗: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2026/03/11/oklahoma-high-school-basketball-ossaa-state-tournament-class-3a-boys-quarterfinal-scores/89107151007/
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- Two bills in Oklahoma Legislature aim to tighten rules for school libraries
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Two bills in the Oklahoma aim to restrict obscene materials in school libraries, tightening rules for content accessibility to students under 18.
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- Senator debates bill blocking in-state tuition for undocumented students
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Sen. Brenda Stanley repeated the same answer at least 15 times while taking questions on in-state tuition for certain undocumented immigrants from Senate Democrats.
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- OSU basketball coach Steve Lutz breaks down Big 12 Tournament win vs Colorado
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma State defeated Colorado 92-83 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. The Cowboys will face sixth-seeded TCU in the next round to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
#osucowboys #collegebasketball
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2026/03/10/oklahoma-state-colorado-score-live-updates-mens-college-basketball-osu-cowboys-big-12-tournament/89090293007/
- Title
- This is why Gordon Ramsay fell in love with Oklahoma City years ago
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoman caught up with chef Gordon Ramsay after he opened a new restaurant in Oklahoma City. Here's why he calls OKC a "sleeping beauty." Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗
📹️ Nathan J. Fish / The Oklahoman
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- Jason Witten explains why he joined OU football as tight ends coach
- Runtime
- 8:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Former Dallas Cowboys star Jason Witten addressed the media on March 9 for the first time since joining the Oklahoma Sooners as tight ends coach.
#collegefootball #sooners
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- David Taylor praises Zack Ryder for earning NCAA wrestling berth after shoulder issues
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor addresses Dee Lockett’s wild, weather-delayed win and Zack Ryder’s gutsy win to clinch an NCAA berth: “His shoulder dislocated four times today.”
#osucowboys #big12wrestling
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2026/03/06/oklahoma-state-wrestling-big-12-championships-day-1-live-updates-ou-sooners/89010396007/
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- Jacie Hoyt 'embarrassed' at finish of OSU women's basketball loss to Kansas State
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt said she was “incredibly disappointed" in how the Cowgirls lost to Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament on Friday: “To make that call in a game like that, you don’t do that.”
#osucowgirls #big12basketball
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2026/03/06/oklahoma-state-kansas-state-score-live-updates-womens-college-basketball-osu-cowgirls/89011972007/
- Title
- How Sen. Markwayne Mullin became one of Congress’ most viral lawmakers
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Sen. Markwayne Mullin has repeatedly gone viral for heated exchanges in Congress — including a confrontation with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, a clash with Sen. Bernie Sanders and a tense moment involving Rep. Al Green during the State of the Union. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/05/five-headline-making-clashes-from-sen-markwayne-mullins-years-in-dc/89003776007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Trump says Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In a post on TruthSocial, President Donald Trump said Oklahoma's Sen. Markwayne Mullin would replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/05/trump-names-oklahoma-sen-markwayne-mullin-as-dhs-secretary/89003015007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Investigative audit findings into Oklahoma Turnpike Authority revealed at press conference
- Runtime
- 35:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A long-awaited investigative audit found no illegal activity by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority but did reveal conflicts of interest.
The audit showed the agency awarded contracts for its $8.2 billion toll road expansion without competitive pricing.
State Auditor Cindy Byrd noted that while the agency's actions were legal, they lacked accountability and proper oversight.
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- Oklahoma turnpike audit reveals no wrongdoing, but irregularities found
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- An audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority found no illegalities but revealed conflicts of interest and irregular awarding of billions in contracts.
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- Watch as trucks move debris to make way for new OKC Thunder arena
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Trucks move debris from the site of the former Cox Convention Center, also known as the Myriad, as they make way for the new OKC Thunder arena.
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- Jaylin Williams, fresh off double-double vs Bulls, happy to represent Fort Smith
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Isaiah Joe scored nine straight points for the Thunder in a 116-108 win against the Bulls on Tuesday, and fellow Fort Smith, Arkansas, native Jaylin Williams assisted on three of those four buckets.
#nba #thunderup
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/03/03/thunder-vs-bulls-score-nba-chet-holmgren-jared-mccain-josh-giddey-stats-injury-report/88971133007/
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- Porter Moser praises OU basketball for better defense after upsetting Missouri
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Here's what OU basketball coach Porter Moser had to say after the Sooners upset Missouri on Tuesday night in Norman. #sooners
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2026/03/03/oklahoma-missouri-score-live-updates-mens-college-basketball-ou-sooners/88967597007/
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- Oklahoma bills aimed at reducing grocery costs stall, die in committee
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Two Oklahoma bills aimed at lowering grocery costs and regulating self-checkouts failed to advance in the state House.
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- Toby Keith's family, friends gather for naming of Toby Keith Expressway
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority unanimously OK'd naming a Norman-area expressway after the late country music icon Toby Keith as his family looked on.
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- Why Trump, not Stitt, is dominating Oklahoma’s GOP governor primary
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma's next governor will likely be decided in the Republican primary, and in this race, one endorsement matters most: Donald Trump, not Stitt.
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- Oklahoma attorneys blocked from Watonga immigration detainees
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Immigration attorneys and families report restricted communication with loved ones detained at the Diamondback Facility in Watonga.
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- Ranking potential NBA playoff matchups for OKC Thunder
- Runtime
- 36:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their top potential playoff matchups for OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
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- Take a tour of OG&E Coliseum ahead of the 2026 OSSAA basketball state tournament
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Oklahoman's Jordan Davis takes you on a tour of the new home of the Oklahoma high school basketball state tournament, OG&E Coliseum.
#okpreps #highschoolbasketball
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- Turnpike Authority to honor Toby Keith's family, after early opposition
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma lawmakers named a new turnpike the Toby Keith Expressway. His family, who will be honored Tuesday, have given permission for the naming. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/02/toby-keith-expressway-oklahoma-turnpike-ota/88943112007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Oklahoma governor candidates answer questions at state GOP party forum
- Runtime
- 2:50:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Candidates present included Attorney General Gentner Drummond; former state House Speaker Charles McCall, who joined via video call; former state Senator Mike Mazzei; former state Senator Jake Merrick; businessman Chip Keating; Lisa Mitchell Haynes; and Kenneth Sturgell.
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hates 'watching pressure moments when I'm not in them'
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander covered his eyes for most of OT while sitting on the bench. Asked him what was going through his mind:
"I hate watching pressure moments when I'm not in them. I hate it. It's not that I don't have faith in my teammates or anything like that. It's just that I can't stand the pressure when I'm not involved. When I'm involved, I love it. But when I'm not involved, I hate it. The moments I was watching, it was pretty impressive."
#nba #thunderup
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/02/27/thunder-vs-nuggets-score-nba-shai-gilgeous-alexander-nikola-jokic-stats-injury-report/88910562007/
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- 'That's bulls—t and you know it.' Lawmaker reacts to Hilbert comments
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert faced criticism while discussing a bill requiring ICE reports for undocumented immigrants seeking federal food aid.
- Title
- OU softball coach Patty Gasso previews Sooners' home opener
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- OU softball coach Patty Gasso is looking for more consistency from her pitchers to complement the team's powerful offense.
#collegesoftball #sooners
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2026/02/25/ou-softball-pitching-sydney-berzon-miali-guachino-stats-sooners/88855570007/
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- Parsa Fallah addresses media after injury in OSU basketball's OT win vs West Virginia
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- No news on the extent of Parsa Fallah’s knee injury but he came to postgame on crutches. Here’s what he and Steve Lutz had to say after OSU's overtime win against West Virginia:
#osucowboys #collegebasketball
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2026/02/24/parsa-fallah-injury-update-oklahoma-state-basketball-star-hurts-knee-win-vs-west-virginia/88852547007/
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- Lu Dort happy to be back in Canada for Thunder game at Raptors
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Lu Dort on the bond between himself and his Team Canada teammates, including Toronto’s RJ Barrett:
“It’s great. It’s always nice to go against each other, especially in the NBA. It’s some of the guys that I used to play against when I was younger, and now we’re all in the NBA, so it’s great. We have a lot of pride representing our country. Whenever we get back together for those windows and then whenever we wear that jersey, we’re always proud.”
#nba #thunder
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- Video shows demo derby car crash through barrier at Tulsa car show, injuring spectators
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- At least one person was reportedly injured after a car in the Starbird car show demolition derby crashed through barriers into the crowd. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2026/02/23/demo-derby-car-crashes-into-spectators-at-oklahoma-car-show-video-shows/88826143007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell says there's 'no secret' to Thunder. 'They foul.'
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell spoke about the problems the Thunder cause despite not being at full strength. When asked if OKC gets away with foul calls, he responded: “I mean, yeah they foul. There’s no secret to that — they foul.”
#nba #thunder
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/02/22/thunder-vs-cavaliers-score-nba-chet-holmgren-james-harden-stats/88813363007/
- Title
- Watch Carl Albert swim teams celebrate after sweeping Class 5A championships
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Carl Albert swim has just made history, becoming the first Class 5A program to win state championships in both boys (307 points) and girls (265 points) in the same season. #okpreps #swimming
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/swimming-diving/2026/02/21/oklahoma-high-school-swimming-2026-state-meet-class-5a-results-carl-albert/88797249007/
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- Jared McCain address his first bark in Thunder postgame interview after beating Nets
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Thunder guard Jared McCain thinks he "did a great job" with his first postgame bark after an interview with Nick Gallo on Friday night after OKC's win over the Nets.
"I was debating on going really light chihuahua or like a good one, and I decided to go with the good one," McCain said. "But you know, I’ll have to go watch my film on that.”
#nba #thunderup
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/02/20/thunder-vs-nets-score-nba-chet-holmgren-michael-porter-jr-stats/88787971007/
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- Nikola Topic 'learned a lot about' himself in getting healthy and back to Thunder
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Thunder guard Nikola Topic addressed the media for the first time since his cancer recovery Friday night after OKC's win over the Brooklyn Nets.
#nba #thunderup
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/02/20/thunder-nets-score-live-updates-nba-game-highlights-stats-injury-report/88785101007/
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- Porter Moser excited for 'special night' as OU basketball honors Buddy Hield, 2016 team
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- OU basketball coach Porter Moser talks about Buddy Hield and the Sooners' 2015-16 Final Four team ahead of Saturday night's ceremony in Norman.
#sooners #collegebasketball
READ MORE: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2026/02/19/buddy-hield-ou-basketball-jersey-retirement-oklahoma-sooners/88744689007/
- Title
- OKC Thunder predictions for after NBA All-Star Break
- Runtime
- 35:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their predictions for OKC after the NBA All-Star break in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.
#nba #thunder
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- 'Jesus loves immigrants.' Christian clergy call for immigration reform
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A group of Christian faith leaders from different denominations released a joint statement calling for "just and compassionate" immigration reform. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/religion/2026/02/19/citing-biblical-principles-oklahoma-clergy-call-for-immigration-reform/88741635007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- 'Jesus loves immigrants.' Christian clergy call for immigration reform
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A group of Christian faith leaders from different denominations released a joint statement calling for "just and compassionate" immigration reform. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/religion/2026/02/19/citing-biblical-principles-oklahoma-clergy-call-for-immigration-reform/88741635007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Oklahoma's Republican governor candidates answer questions at forum
- Runtime
- 1:44:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Oklahoma's Republican governor candidates answer questions during a forum at Randall University.
Among the candidates who have accepted the invitation and will appear are Attorney General Gentner Drummond; former state House Speaker Charles McCall; former state Senator Mike Mazzei; former state Senator Jake Merrick; businessman Chip Keating; Lisa Mitchell Haynes; and Kenneth Sturgell.
