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Oklahoma County Sheriff outlines new safety measures for high school football games
As high school football season kicks off, Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson says safety is top of mind. He spoke with News 9 about the measures in place to keep students, athletes, and families safe this fall. Q: Why is safety such a priority...

Oklahoma State football vs. UT Martin highlights: Cowboys win opener, lose Hauss Hejny
STILLWATER — First the good news: The Oklahoma State football team won its first game in 50 weeks Thursday night, grinding its way to a 27-7 season-opening win against UT Martin at Boone Pickens Stadium. Now for the bad: Starting quarterback Hauss...

Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame 2025 to honor 12 leaders
Summary: – 12 inductees recognized for transformative contributions across Oklahoma universities. – Honorees include academic leaders, researchers, arts innovators and administrators. – Ceremony features social hour, silent auction and banquet at...

How the Lady Vol Locos became the ultimate Tennessee women's sports fans
It's impossible to attend Tennessee softball games and not hear the chants. "LADY! VOLS!" often echoes from one section to the other at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The chant, along with many tailored specifically to players, are constant through...

What channel is Kansas football vs Wagner today? Time, TV schedule
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s 2025 regular season continues Friday with a non-conference game against Wagner. The Jayhawks (1-0) started their fall with a win at home against Fresno State. The Seahawks have yet to play in a game this season. KU...

Joe Hight: University of Central Oklahoma bans printing state's oldest college newspaper
At least that’s what the University of Central Oklahoma administration wants you to believe about the future of newspapers. They recently banned printing The Vista, considered Oklahoma’s oldest college newspaper. The ban has been enacted with...

Top-ranked Bixby (Oklahoma) beats No. 2 Owasso, 49-21
The "Battle of the Burbs" between suburban Tulsa (Oklahoma) schools Bixby and Owasso always is a fun rivalry. It is even more fun when it is a rematch of last season’s Class 6A-1 state championship game. However, this contest was nothing like last...

HOT TAKE: Oklahoma Should Punt the Ball ZERO Times This Game? | Aggressive Offense Is the REAL Expectation
An improved Oklahoma Sooners team takes the field this Saturday, but what will constitute a true victory for the new-look squad? Tune in as the hosts debate whether Author: 13newsnow.com Published: 12:25 AM EDT August 29, 2025 Updated: 12:25 AM...

Education forum held in Oklahoma after cancelled state school board meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KXII) - Concerned Oklahomans discussed State Superintendent Ryan Walters, even bringing up impeachment at an education forum at the state capitol. Walters cancelled August’s state school board meeting for the third time in...

The 50 best TV shows to watch this autumn
Educating Yorkshire Remember how 16-year-old Musharaf overcame his stammer with the help of inspirational English teacher Mr Burton? Ten years ago, the viewing nation and awards judges alike fell in love with the students and staff at Thornhill...

Movies and TV shows casting in Oklahoma City
Movies and TV shows casting in Oklahoma City The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues...

Oklahoma legislator pleads guilty to domestic abuse, assault charges
Oklahoma legislator pleads guilty to domestic abuse, assault charges On Thursday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a state representative pleaded guilty to domestic abuse and assault charges. LIVE LOCAL. LATE BREAKING. THIS IS...

How miserable are Buffalo sports fans? ESPN has a tool to gauge that
Ryan Evans moved to Western New York in the mid-1990s and became a Buffalo Bills fan a few years after the team’s memorable four-year run of Super Bowl appearances. It was a little too late to celebrate the full scope of near glory, but close...

Talk vs. scream: The changing tone of sports talk radio
The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This...

Top 8 Neo-Western TV Shows That Define the Genre
Over recent decades, a subgenre of Western TV shows has developed its own niche across networks and streaming platforms, portraying stories with traditional Western tropes set in the modern day. Neo-Westerns used to be the preserve of arthouse...

OSU first to partner with Sportsmo fan-funded sports app
Oklahoma State University has made history as the first official partner of Sportsmo, a revolutionary fan-funded college sports app that transforms game-day excitement into charitable giving. The partnership launched just in time for the Cowboys’...

OSU softball announces fall schedule
Oklahoma State softball fans now have a better idea of when they'll get to watch the Cowgirls in the fall. On Monday, OSU softball announced its entire fall schedule, which features six games at Cowgirl Stadium and a quick trip to Kansas. OSU's...

Brent Venables Put on the Clock as Oklahoma HC’s $32M Safety Net Faces Major Test of Time
“We deserved to lose. … I thought overall, our body of work on offense was not very good today,” said Brent Venables after Oklahoma’s 16-12 win over Houston last year. After a win against Tulane in the next game, Oklahoma accumulated 7 losses in...

Who is Mike Gundy? 5 things to know about Oklahoma State’s long-time football coach
Mike Gundy is one of the wildest characters in the world of college football. The long-time head football coach at Oklahoma State has made a name for himself during his nearly two decades as the head man in Stillwater, Okla. Coming off a bummer of...

Nebraska vs. Cincinnati FREE LIVE STREAM (8/28/25): How to watch, time, TV channel for college football Week 1
Nebraska faces Cincinnati on Thursday, August 28, 2025 (8/28/25) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV and FuboTV. You can also watch via a subscription...