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Is It Too Late for Lance Armstrong to Come Clean? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:14:35 +0000

To the surprise of no one, Lance Armstrong is finally coming clean about using performance enhancing drugs. But is it too late? In an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong apparently admitted that he was doping during his time cycling. This, of course, comes after years of accusations and denials. Armstrong has already been stripped [...]

Lawton-Born Hero Soldier Mentoring Athletes in All-American Bowl

James "Bubba" Meeks — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:39:20 +0000

Staff Sgt. Jesus Salazar, a soldier with ties to the Lawton community is mentoring high school football players in the upcoming 13th US Army All American Bowl. Sgt. Salazar was born and raised in Lawton and graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1993. Salazar is the son of former residents Jess and Darlene Salazar. He [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women's All-Around

Sasha Spielman — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:29:55 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women's all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 3 — Missy Franklin and Matt Grevers Win Gold Medals

Joe Student — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:30:03 +0000

The US swim team captured two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, while the US men’s gymnastics squad disappointed. Here’s what happened at the London Games: US swimming sensation Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke to claim her first Olympic gold medal on Monday. Just 14 minutes after swimming a [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 1 — Ryan Lochte Wins Gold; Michael Phelps Is Fourth

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:30:11 +0000

After yesterday’s Opening Ceremony, the 2012 Summer Olympics had its first full day of competition on Saturday. US swimmer Ryan Lochte won his country’s first gold medal of the 2012 Olympics, as he finished first in the 400-meter individual medley. Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps finished fourth after being edged out of medal contention [...]

Two Time Olympic Champion and His Son Killed in Plane Crash

Sasha Spielman — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:01:23 +0000

Pat Porter, a two-time distance runner, his 15-year-old son and a friend tragically died on Thursday after their plane crashed in Sedona, Ariz. Pat Porter was piloting the Beech B-60, when he lost control of the plane. The small plane burst into flames killing the three of them. Porter’s wife, Trish Porter, also an Olympic [...]

10 Unforgettable Moments from the Olympics

Joe Student — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:15:39 +0000

The Summer Olympics begin this weekend in London. For more than a century, the modern Olympic games have provided a global stage for athletes to deliver unforgettable moments of competition, courage and compassion. The world’s best athletes are almost sure to produce a few incredible moments in London that will be remembered long after the [...]

Report Finds Penn State Showed 'Total Disregard' for Victims in Sex-Abuse Scandal [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:10:04 +0000

An investigation into the Penn State child sex-abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has revealed that legendary head coach Joe Paterno and other university leaders “repeatedly concealed critical facts” that could have stopped the abuse long before it was made public.

Heat Wave in South Beach as Miami Wins 2012 NBA Championship

ashley — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:31:50 +0000

We’ve all heard that heat always rises, and the NBA Finals were no exception. But the Thunder organization and fans did their fair share of rising as well. Despite a 4-1 series loss in the 2012 NBA Finals, the Thunder players, coaches, and fans can rest easy knowing they handled the defeat with dignity. The season may be over, but the love, respect, and pride fans have for the Thunder won’t end.

Heat Hold on for Another Win in Game 4

ashley — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:55:02 +0000

Although the Thunder got off to an incredible start in game 4, they couldn’t hold on for the win. Miami took game 4 with a final score of 104-98. Russell Westbrook was a huge part of the reason OKC started off so hot and didn’t lose by double digits. From last night’s performance, it appears [...]

Big Win for the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

ashley — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:31:34 +0000

Despite a rocky start, the Thunder came up with a big win Tuesday night, taking game 1 in a 105-94 victory over the Heat. The Heat started off just as hot as their team name implies they are, with Shane Battier and Mario Chalmers getting some early three pointers. Durant kept the Thunder in the [...]

Kenny Chesney And Pistol Pete In New SportsCenter Commercial [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:01:59 +0000

Back in 1994 ESPN SportsCenter started making commercials that have become known for their humor and for getting big stars and college mascots to have cameos in them, and in the newest one it ESPN SportsCenter commercials.In the soon to be released ESPN SportsCenter commercial you will see Kenny Chesney, Oklahoma State University mascot Pistol [...]

Dario Franchitti Wins Indy 500

Joe Student — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:55:30 +0000

Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.

580 Rollergirls Skate To Victory Over South Central [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:24:25 +0000

Saturday night I had my first experience watching a Roller Derby game. I went to the Great Plains Coliseum to watch the 580 Rollergirls skate, and left there definitely wanting go back for some more fun for their next bout on May 5th. I wasn’t sure what I should expect from the game, so I [...]

Thunder's Durant Wins MVP Award At NBA All Star Game [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:09:02 +0000

It was one of the most exciting basketball games you will ever see, well that is if you love offense and don't like defense. On Sunday night, during the 2012 NBA All Star Game, the best basketball players gathered in Orlando Florida for some high flying and dunking fun that saw.

Virginia Girl Shows She Can Play Football Too [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:34:59 +0000

When it comes to sports these days, anything a boy can do a girl can do too. Seems like every high school football season there are more and more stories about girls playing football and playing it well. Meet Meghan Cox from Lee High School in Virginia, a standout on the girl’s soccer team, who [...]

Security Guard Dances Up A Storm In Tampa[VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:24:39 +0000

It seems at sporting events the mascots always pick on the Security Guards that are trying to do their jobs and keep the players safe. Well one Security Guard in Tampa finally decided to play along and after further research it seems he is a repeat offender ! <!–more–>

Football Is Back And So Are The Touchdown Dances [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:01:09 +0000

Now that NFL Football is done with the strike and we are back to football, the next question is what crazy touchdown dance will we see this year ? Here are a few videos that gives you the history of “End Zone” celebrations.

USA Women Advance In World Cup With Exciting Win Over # 1 Brazil

Steve Kelly — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:21:50 +0000

I got up around 10am this morning to make breakfast and get ready to watch what I thought was going to be the USA Womens Soccer teams last game in the 2011 Women World Cup . I put on my American Flag T-shirt, make some pancakes and settle in for what I thought was going [...]

Texas Debates Making Noodling Legal

Frank Seres — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:51:57 +0000

Brady Knowlton is very hands-on when it comes to noodling. The 30-year-old Texan is pushing the state legislature to pass a bill which would make it legal to noodle, which is fishing with your hands. Knowlton tells The Wall Street Journal he loves “the heebie-jeebies you get underwater, in the dark, with this little sea [...]