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Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53

Jun. 09, 2023 00:19 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma saved its best celebration for last. Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and the Sooners won their third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep. ...

Oklahoma wins its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1

Jun. 08, 2023 22:08 PM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma wins its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1.

Celebrations bring excitement, extra attention to Women's College World Series

Jun. 08, 2023 17:19 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Whether it's Oklahoma’s celebrations for anything from a spectacular defensive play to drawing a walk or Tennessee’s players showering teammates with fake money in the dugout after a home run, the energy around the sport beyond the play has drawn considerable attention at...

Oklahoma City man finds swastika cut into grass in front of his home

Jun. 08, 2023 15:18 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma City man who found a swastika cut into the grass in front of his home said Thursday that he believes it was done by a neighbor with whom he has had a long-running dispute. Stan Sells said he was mowing when he discovered the swastika Tuesday on the...

Prosecutor seeks death penalty against Kansas man accused of killing two sons

Jun. 08, 2023 14:57 PM EDT

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Leavenworth man accused of killing his two sons before fleeing to Oklahoma with his two young daughters could face the death penalty if he is convicted. Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said Wednesday he will seek the death penalty against Donald...

Big 12 Mexico extends league's reach with basketball games, possible bowl game

Jun. 08, 2023 12:38 PM EDT

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference is extending its reach into Mexico, announcing plans Thursday for men's and women's basketball games to be played in Mexico City late next year while also exploring a possible football bowl game in Monterrey. Big 12 Mexico is the league's...

Bahl's 2-hitter helps Oklahoma top Florida State, inch closer to third straight national title

Jun. 08, 2023 01:46 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordy Bahl's dynamic pitching and boundless energy have Oklahoma on the verge of a third straight softball national championship. Bahl threw a two-hitter and struck out 10 and Oklahoma beat Florida State 5-0 on Wednesday night. The top-seeded Sooners (60-1)...

Lightning delays slow action at the Women's College World Series

Jun. 07, 2023 22:08 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first game of the Women's College World Series championship series matchup between Oklahoma and Florida State was delayed twice on Wednesday night due to lightning in the area of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex. The game originally was scheduled to...

Oklahoma seeks 3rd straight softball title in best-of-3 championship series vs. Florida State

Jun. 06, 2023 16:06 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma can become the first Division I softball program in more than 30 years to win three straight national championships. Florida State ace Kathryn Sandercock — one of the nation's top pitchers in recent years — stands in the Sooners' way. Oklahoma...

Batter up! Things to know as NCAA baseball tournament enters super regionals

Jun. 06, 2023 15:46 PM EDT

Super regionals are the next stop on the NCAA baseball tournament's Road to Omaha. Four of the best-of-three series are Friday through Sunday: No. 15 national seed South Carolina (42-19) at No. 2 Florida (48-15); Duke (38-22) at No. 7 Virginia (48-12); Oral Roberts (49-11) at Oregon...