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Oklahoma police say 5 found dead in home, including 2 children

Apr. 22, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City police called to a home on the city's southwest side Monday discovered the bodies of five people, including at least two children, authorities said. All five victims had injuries consistent with homicide, said police Sgt. Gary Knight. ...

Forward Cody Williams declares for the NBA draft after a single season at Colorado

Apr. 22, 2024 17:43 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Cody Williams, a five-star recruit who played at Colorado for his freshman season, announced on social media Monday that he is entering the NBA draft. The 19-year-old forward from Arizona averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds as he helped the Buffaloes earn a spot...

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too

Apr. 21, 2024 19:02 PM EDT

Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well. The NBA revealed the finalists for most of the league's...

Oklahoma bus driver crashes into a building after a passenger punches him, police say

Apr. 21, 2024 13:56 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A man was arrested after being accused of punching an Oklahoma City bus driver and causing the bus to crash into a building. Oklahoma City police reported only minor injuries stemming from the Saturday wreck. Authorities said the passenger asked...

Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says

Apr. 19, 2024 22:44 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal officials are resolved never to allow a terrorist attack like the Oklahoma City bombing happen again, Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich told survivors and loved ones of the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995, bombing Friday. ...

BancFirst: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 18, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — BancFirst Corp. (BANF) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $50.3 million. The bank, based in Oklahoma City, said it had earnings of $1.50 per share. BancFirst shares have dropped 16% since the beginning of the...

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Apr. 17, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four...

Defending champion Nuggets finish second in West, beating Grizzlies 126-111

Apr. 14, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 126-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The Nuggets (57-25) matched a...

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference

Apr. 14, 2024 19:01 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With about 90 seconds remaining, Oklahoma City's fans stood in unison and began chanting. O-K-C! O-K-C! As the final moments wound down in a 135-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the still-standing Thunder fans celebrated a team that went from...

The last day of the NBA regular season is Sunday. Expect chaos and lots of it

Apr. 13, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

Maybe it’s parity. Maybe it’s chaos. Either way, the final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild. Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Denver all have a shot at No. 1 in the Western Conference. Every seed from No. 2 to No. 8 is up for grabs in the Eastern...