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US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home

Mar. 14, 2024 17:40 PM EDT

CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) — As they stood before massive rocket launchers built in part by their Arkansas constituents, Republican lawmakers were getting an unambiguous message Thursday from America’s top military officer: A Ukraine aid package that’s stalled in Congress will not only help in the...

Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

Mar. 14, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

WILSON, Okla. (AP) — Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S. to outlaw cockfighting in 2002, it wasn't uncommon to see hundreds of spectators packed into small arenas in rural parts of the state to watch roosters, often outfitted with razor-sharp steel blades, fight until a...

Death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict after school fight is ruled a suicide, medical examiner says

Mar. 13, 2024 21:30 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The death of a nonbinary student the day after a fight inside an Oklahoma high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, the state medical examiner's office said Wednesday. A summary autopsy report was released more than a month after the death of 16-year-old...

Miller scores 26 as No. 8 seed TCU holds off No. 9 seed Oklahoma 77-70 in Big 12 tourney

Mar. 13, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 26 points and eight rebounds, Jameer Nelson Jr. added 14 points and No. 8 seed TCU built a big lead early before holding off No. 9 seed Oklahoma late in a 77-70 victory in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. Jakobe Coles also had 11 points...

Nex Benedict, nonbinary Oklahoma teen taken to hospital after a school fight, died by suicide, medical examiner says

Mar. 13, 2024 17:38 PM EDT
Owasso, Okla. (AP) — Nex Benedict, nonbinary Oklahoma teen taken to hospital after a school fight, died by suicide, medical examiner says.

TCU takes on Oklahoma in Big 12 Tournament

Mar. 13, 2024 03:45 AM EDT

Oklahoma Sooners (20-11, 8-10 Big 12) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (20-11, 9-9 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 3 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Horned Frogs -2.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: TCU takes on Oklahoma in the Big 12 Tournament. ...

No. 12 seed UCF opens second half on 18-1 run, beats 13-seed Oklahoma State 77-62 in Big 12 opener

Mar. 12, 2024 14:48 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ibrahima Diallo had 17 points and 11 rebounds, C.J. Walker added 12 points and No. 12 seed UCF used an 18-1 run to start the second half and roll to a 77-62 victory over No. 13 seed Oklahoma State to open the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday. Darius Johnson also...

TCU takes on Oklahoma in Big 12 Tournament

Mar. 12, 2024 03:44 AM EDT

Oklahoma Sooners (20-11, 8-10 Big 12) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (20-11, 9-9 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: TCU plays in the Big 12 Tournament against Oklahoma. The Horned Frogs' record in Big 12 games is 9-9, and their...

Crooks scores 25 as Iowa State beats top-seeded Oklahoma 85-68 in women's Big 12 semifinals

Mar. 11, 2024 19:02 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Audi Crooks had 25 points, Addy Brown added 16 and fourth-seeded Iowa State romped to an 85-68 victory over top-seeded and No. 19 Oklahoma on Monday, giving the Cyclones a chance to defend their women's Big 12 Tournament title. Emily Ryan added 12 points and...

No. 19 Oklahoma women beat TCU 69-53 to advance to third straight Big 12 Tournament semifinal

Mar. 09, 2024 17:26 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sahara Williams scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds and No. 19 Oklahoma advanced to its third straight Big 12 Tournament semifinal with a 69-53 win over TCU on Saturday. The top-seeded Sooners will play fourth-seeded Iowa State on Monday. ...