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Suh, Matsuyama ride hot putts on steamy day at the Memorial

Jun. 02, 2023 20:00 PM EDT

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Suh signed for a 6-under 66 at the Memorial and then made a few stops to speak with the media. His putter stayed with him the entire time, which probably was wise. The way it behaved Friday, when he holed eight putts from the 10-foot range or longer, he...

Holtorf's three hits lead Washington past Utah in Women's College World Series

Jun. 02, 2023 17:54 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rylee Holtorf had three hits, including a two-run homer, to help No. 7 seed Washington defeat No. 15 Utah 4-1 on Friday in the Women's College World Series opener for both teams. Holtorf, who entered with a .263 batting average, went 3 for 3 with three RBIs...

Sandercock, Mudge lead Florida State past Oklahoma State 8-0 in Women's College World Series

Jun. 02, 2023 01:54 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kathryn Sandercock threw five scoreless innings, Kaley Mudge hit a three-run homer and No. 3 seed Florida State defeated No. 6 seed Oklahoma State 8-0 in six innings Thursday night in the Women's College World Series opener for both teams. A game that started...

Bahl's 5-hitter leads No. 1 seed Oklahoma past Stanford 2-0 in Women’s College World Series opener

Jun. 01, 2023 19:00 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordy Bahl made the most of an opportunity she missed last year. The sophomore threw a five-hitter with 11 strikeouts to help two-time defending national champion Oklahoma defeat Stanford 2-0 Thursday in its Women's College World Series opener. ...

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

May. 31, 2023 18:13 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are...

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans passed in 2022, but procedure still remains illegal statewide

May. 31, 2023 11:59 AM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans passed in 2022, but procedure still remains illegal statewide.

Whistleblowers file lawsuits against Oklahoma education boss, top aide

May. 30, 2023 19:25 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two former employees at the State Department of Education filed separate federal lawsuits Tuesday against Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters and his top aide, alleging they were wrongfully fired last week. Cheryl McGee, the agency's former executive...

Oklahoma looks to win three straight softball titles, extend record win streak

May. 30, 2023 17:46 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma could become the first college softball program since UCLA more than 30 years ago to win three consecutive national championships. UCLA won titles in 1988, 1989 and 1990. Since then, teams have won back-to-back seven times. Oklahoma went for three...

Play ball: Things to know entering NCAA baseball regionals

May. 30, 2023 13:56 PM EDT

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals. Regional winners advance to best-of-three super regionals next week, and the final eight go to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning June 16. Some of the top...

Colorado teen flouts school policy, wears Mexican and US flag sash to graduation

May. 29, 2023 15:38 PM EDT

PARACHUTE, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado student barred from wearing a sash representing the flags of Mexico and the United States to her high school graduation did so anyway, partially covering it with another sash representing her participation in a service organization. “Always...