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Otega Oweh to miss season with ruptured Achilles Original
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Thunder rookie Otega Oweh will miss the entire 2026-27 season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon Tuesday night. Oweh suffered the injury during overtime of the Thunder’s 114-112 preseason win against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 8 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in 15 minutes before the injury. Thunder officials announced that the procedure was performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York with Thunder medical personnel present.
Overshadowed by offense, Skyler Cassity looks to bring defense back to OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — Ever since Eric Morris was named as the successor to Mike Gundy, all the talk around Stillwater has been about the new OSU offense. There’s a reason for that; Morris’ offenses have ranked among the best in the nation every year and everywhere he’s been at in his coaching career. “Our defense is kind of getting slept on,” said Jaleel Johnson, with Redshirt Senior Edge.
Report: Kenrich Williams reaches deal to stay with Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Kenrich Williams has reportedly agreed to a new contract to keep him Oklahoma City for the 2026-27 season. The Thunder originally declined his $7.2 million team option on Monday, but then quickly worked to bring him back on a team-friendly deal. Williams will now reportedly make $5 million this season, a move that saves the Thunder $2.2 million on the surface, but also saves them extra money in luxury tax penalties.
Thomas Sorber undergoes another knee surgery Original
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Thunder announced Wednesday evening that Thomas Sorber underwent a successful minor knee surgery on his right knee. Sorber, the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, missed all of last season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the preseason. Wednesday’s procedure, which the Thunder say was a minor arthroscopic procedure, was on the same knee Sorber tore his ACL in.
How Jacie Hoyt bounced back to win the offseason
STILLWATER (KFOR) — It was the offseason no one saw coming for OSU Women’s Basketball. The program was coming off its first NCAA Tournament win under coach Jacie Hoyt and looked primed to keep building off that success. Then all the sudden the transfer portal window hit and decimated Hoyt’s roster, leaving her with just one player on the team. But the Cowgirl coach, heading into her fifth season in Stillwater, didn’t panic when the rest of the world was.
Report: Isaiah Hartenstein signing new contract to stay in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On a day when the Thunder reportedly trade away one Isaiah, the Thunder have also reportedly agreed to a new extension with the other Isaiah. Early in the day Friday, OKC reportedly traded away Isaiah Joe to the Pistons for two second-round picks. Then to end the day Friday, OKC reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension with Isaiah Hartenstein.
Sooners thrash Tar Heels to win 3rd baseball National Championship Original
OMAHA, Neb. (KFOR) — OU baseball completed its improbable run Monday night by beating No. 5 North Carolina 13-2 to win the Men’s College World Series. The Sooners quickly took control of the game by scoring twice in the second inning before adding on another run in the third. North Carolina scored in the third to make it 3-1, but then OU opened things wide open. The Sooners scored three runs in the fourth, and then Dayton Tockey hit a solo homerun in the fifth to make it 7-1 OU.
Report: Thunder trading Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The first offseason domino has reportedly fallen for the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news Sunday night that the Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two future second-round picks. Wiggins, 27, was the 55th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and spent five seasons in Oklahoma City. Playing in 339 games, starting in 100, and averaging 8.7 points per game with a career-high of 12.0 ppg in the 2024-25 season.
OU baseball just one win away from third national championship Original
OMAHA, Neb. (KFOR) — The unseeded Oklahoma Sooners baseball team is now just one win away from a national championship after OU beat No. 5 North Carolina 9-3 in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Championship Series. OU got on the board in the top of the first behind a Deiten Lachance two-run homerun, but UNC rallied in the bottom half of the inning to get three runs off freshman Cord Rager to take the lead.
Sooners outlast No. 3 Georgia, advance to Men’s College World Series semifinals
OMAHA, Neb. (KFOR) — In a heart racing game, the underdog Oklahoma baseball team beat No. 3 Georgia 4-3 to advance to the semifinals of the Men’s College World Series. OU got on the board in the first inning behind an RBI groundout from junior catcher Deiten Lachance, followed by a two-run homerun by Fort Cobb-Broxton alum Jaxon Willits. The homerun was one of three hits on the night by the junior shortstop, and the Sooners led 3-0 after the first inning.
Jalen Williams week-to-week with Grade 1 hamstring strain Original
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Thunder forward Jalen Williams was masterful in the first half of Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns, after a great showing in Game 1, but left the game in the third quarter grabbing his left hamstring. Williams didn’t return to the game, as the Thunder held on the beat the Suns 120-107, and after some evaluation the team announced Thursday afternoon that the All-NBA forward has a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
OU Women’s Gymnastics advances to national finals once again
FORT WORTH, Texas (KFOR) — The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners Women’s Gymnastics has advanced to the NCAA Championship once again, and will try to win its 4th title in 5 years as well as 8 in 12 years. The Sooners got started on vault and launched the second-highest vault score in NCAA Championship history with a 49.7500, led by Keira Wells who posted a 9.9750 on vault. Lily Pederson and Hannah Scheible both notched 9.95’s on vault. A strong start for OU and they never wavered the rest of the way.
Well rested Thunder ready to defend title after regular season finale Original
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Phoenix Suns 135-103 on Sunday to end the regular season. Not an all too surprising result given that only eight players were available for the Thunder, with the team opting to rest its main guys after having already locked up the top seed in the playoffs. The team rested Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe, and Alex Caruso.
OBU upsets undefeated Cal State East Bay to advance to Division-II Semifinals
PITTSBURGH, Penn. (KFOR) — No. 7 seed Oklahoma Baptist is on to the NCAA Division-II Semifinals after knocking off previously unbeaten and No. 2 seed Cal State East Bay 78-55. The Pioneers got out to a 17-12 lead, but the Bison roared back to close the first half. Going on an 11-0 run to grab the lead, which was part of a larger 36-11 run to end the first half.
SGA breaks NBA record in thrilling win over Celtics
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — With just over seven minutes left in the third quarter and sitting on 19 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rose up for a jump shot and splashed it home to set a new NBA record. The jumper put him at 21 points for the game, pushing his streak of consecutive games with at least 20 points up to 127 and surpassing the great Wilt Chamberlain for the most in NBA history.
Jalen Williams to miss time again with hamstring strain
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is going to be sidelined yet again. Williams had just returned from missing a few weeks with a hamstring strain before reportedly re-aggravating it in Wednesday night’s 136-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. Williams had 28 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds in 20 minutes before exiting in the third quarter visibly frustrated. JDub has already missed 29 games this season due to his offseason wrist surgery and the hamstring strain.
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SGA to miss time with abdominal strain
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Wednesday that reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss some time with an abdominal strain he suffered in Tuesday night’s 128-92 win over the Magic. The Thunder say Gilgeous-Alexander will be re-evaluated following the All-Star Break, which also would indicate he won’t be playing in the All-Star Game. The All-Star Game is on Sunday, February 15th, in Los Angeles, meaning SGA will miss at least five games.
Report: Thunder acquire Jared McCain from 76ers for draft picks
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On the eve of the NBA’s trade deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly struck a deal to acquire guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Thunder will send the 76ers a 2026 first-round pick from the Rockets, as well as three second-round picks.
OU hires Roger Denny as new Athletic Director
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Early Friday afternoon multiple reports said the University of Oklahoma is targeting the University of Illinois’ Roger Denny to become the school’s next Director of Athletics. Now the university has confirmed it will be hiring Denny to replace Joe Castiglione as OU’s Director of Athletics. Castiglione announced in early July of 2025 that he would be retiring from his role, which he’d held since 1998, leading to a search for his successor and now OU has found its new AD.
Reports: OU targeting Illinois’ Roger Denny as new Athletic Director
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — According to multiple reports, the University of Oklahoma is targeting the University of Illinois’ Roger Denny to become the school’s next Director of Athletics. Longtime Athletics Director Joe Castiglione announced in early July of 2025 that he would be retiring from his role, which led to a search for his successor and it appears OU has found its new AD.
Sooners stun No. 2 South Carolina in OT behind Chavez’s clutch play
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — No. 16 Oklahoma snapped a three-game losing streak in a massive way Thursday night by outlasting No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 in overtime, marking just the third time in program history that OU has defeated an AP Top-2 team. The Sooners and Gamecocks slugged it out for 40 minutes, but it ended up not being enough time to declare a winner.
Reports: OU football to hire Cowboys legend as new tight ends coach Original
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Dallas Cowboys legendary tight end Jason Witten is reportedly set to take over as OU’s new Tight Ends Coach according to mulitple reprots. The Sooners chose to part ways with Joe Jon Finley, a former OU TE in the mid-2000s, at the beginning of the new year, and after a week of searching, they made a huge splash in getting Witten to join the coaching staff.
OKC native Andrew Heaney retires after 12 seasons in MLB
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Andrew Heaney announced Sunday afternoon he’s retiring from professional baseball after playing 12 seasons of Major League Baseball. Heaney was a standout pitcher at Putnam City High School before playing at Oklahoma State, which lead him to become the 9th overall selection in the 2012 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins.
Bob Stoops says farewell to football
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Legendary Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops called it quits on Monday, announcing his retirement from football. According to Stoops on the Dallas Renegades’ “X” platform, the decision was made regarding one of the greatest honors of his life, and he is closing this chapter with gratitude, moving into the next chapter of life with his family.
Thunder beat Jazz by 30 without SGA
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KFOR) — Down reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as well as Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Isaiah Joe, the Thunder caught fire early and defeated the Utah Jazz 131-101 to move to 23-1 on the season. The Thunder set OKC records for most three-pointers made and assists in a single quarter, going 11/17 on three-pointers and tallying up 15 assists in the first quarter.
Sooners set for rematch against Alabama in College Football Playoff
NORMAN (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Sooners are officially in the College Football Playoff, with the committee revealing its final rankings and unveiling the full bracket Sunday morning. OU earned the No. 8 seed and will host No. 9 Alabama on Friday December 19th at 7:00 p.m. in a rematch of a game that was played less than a month ago. The Sooners and Crimson Tide met in Tuscaloosa on November 15th with OU squeaking out a 23-21 win on the road.
Jalen Williams set to make season debut against Suns Original
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – After missing the first 19 games of the season, Jalen Williams is reportedly set to make his season debut on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Williams played through a torn ligament in his wrist last season and helped the Thunder win its first ever NBA title. In the offseason Williams had surgery to repair his wrist, but had a minor setback early in the season after experiencing some irritation.
Cowboys crush the Aggies in early season statement
STILLWATER (KFOR) — Steve Lutz went with a complete roster overhaul this offseason and the early dividends are paying off. The new-look Cowboys had a big early season test on Sunday and it’s safe to say they aced it as OSU beat Texas A&M 87-63. The Cowboys grabbed an early lead and never looked back against the Aggies, going on a 15-5 run late in the first half to lead by 14 at the break. Texas A&M couldn’t muster up much of a challenge in the second half either as OSU cruised to a statement win.
Sooners blown out in Spokane by No. 21 Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. (KFOR) — A big early season matchup for the Sooners as they hit the road to face No. 21 Gonzaga. OU seemed to be matching Gonzaga stride for stride in the early going, but the team went cold about midway through the first half and could never recover. The Bulldogs took control to lead by 19 at halftime and ended up winning 83-68. A disappointing showing by the revamped Sooners team that features what many believed to a be a top-tier transfer portal class.
Midgame power outage forces Oklahoma high school football game to finish in different town Original
One of the more bizarre things happened under the Friday night lights. It was an epic clash in Cashion with the wildcats hosting Fairview with district title implications on the line. A win by Fairview and they claim the district title, and a win by Cashion meant it would come down to district points. Cashion rallied in the fourth quarter to tie the game up at 36 with 29 seconds to go. Then all the sudden the unthinkable happen, the power went out.
Midgame power outage forces Oklahoma high school football game to finish in different town
Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma City, Tulsa airports not on FAA’s air traffic pullback list; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights during the government shutdown nearly matched the list of the nation’s busiest airports, …
Thunder overcome slow start to capsize the Clippers
LOS ANGELES (KFOR) — The Thunder kept its perfect start to the season alive Tuesday night, defeating the Clippers 126-107. LA, on the second night of a back-to-back, opted to rest star players Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal. Despite the absence of those two, former Thunder player James Harden took off in the first quarter to score the Clippers first 12 points of the game. Harden finished with 25 and the Clippers controlled the game for much of the first half.
Cowboys crush ORU to open season
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — Year 2 of the Steve Lutz era got started with a 95-71 win over in-state foe Oral Roberts. The Cowboys were without Anthony Roy, Isaiah Coleman, Ben Ahmed, and Lefteris Mantzoukas, but showed off the depth of scorers they possess this season. OSU had five players reach double digits with LSU transfer Vyctorious Miller leading the way with 21 points. Oregon State transfer Parsa Fallah had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.
OSU strong from start to finish in season opening rout
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — On paper it could be Jacie Hoyt’s best team she’s assembled since arriving to Stillwater in 2022. The Cowgirls are ranked preseason No. 22 after making the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons under Hoyt, and they took care of business against New Orleans in the season opener. OSU went on an early 13-0 run and kept the Privateers at arms length the entire rest of the way, winning 109-48.
OU men, women tested early in season opening wins
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — The OU Men’s and Women’s basketball teams opened its 2025-26 campaigns Monday night inside the Lloyd Noble Center as part of a doubleheader. Jennie Baranczyk’s team, ranked preseason No. 6, hosted Belmont to begin the season and won 84-67. After opening the game on a 14-0 run, the Sooners struggled to keep their foot on the gas eventually falling behind 54-51 in the third quarter.
OSU AD Weiberg awarded new four-year contract
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg had his new four-year contract officially approved by the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents on Friday. “I thank the Board of Regents and President Hess for their continued confidence in our leadership and vision for OSU Athletics,” said Weiberg. “Oklahoma State is a special place, and our coaches and staff are committed to ensuring our student-athletes have every resource and opportunity to compete at the highest level.
Thomas Sorber to miss entire season with torn ACL
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that 2025 first round pick Thomas Sorber will miss the entire 2025-26 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee. The Thunder say Sorber sustained the injury during an offseason workout in Oklahoma City on Thursday. He had been working his way back from a season-ending foot injury he suffered in February during his lone season at Georgetown.
OSU QB Hauss Hejny to miss several weeks with broken foot
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) — OSU starting quarterback Hauss Hejny will miss at least five weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, according to reports. It’s unclear when Hejny sustained the injury, but after OSU’s third series he went back to the locker room and didn’t return. Hejny, a TCU transfer, started the Cowboys season opener against UT Martin and had a rushing TD on the first drive and a passing TD on the second drive.
NBA Champion Thunder to host Rockets Opening Night on NBC
The reigning NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the 2025-26 season on NBC, hosting the Houston Rockets, October 21. The Thunder will be featured in an Opening Night doubleheader on NBC, with the Warriors at Lakers set to follow, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania. The Thunder will likely unveil the franchise’s first championship banner and handout championship rings to the team before tip-off.
Thunder trade away pick No. 24
(KFOR) — The Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Draft with three picks, No.’s 15, 24, and 44, and used the No. 15 selection to draft Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber. However, Sam Presti and company would not hang on to their second selection of the first round. Oklahoma City announced they have traded away the rights to pick No. 24 to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a 2027 top-16 protected first round pick, which originated from the San Antonio Spurs.
Thunder select Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber with No. 15 overall pick
(KFOR) — With the Thunder owning three picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, some reports had suggested the Thunder may trade up or trade out of the draft, instead Oklahoma City stayed put at No. 15 and used the pick to select Georgetown big man Thomas Sorber. Sorber, listed by Georgetown at 6’10 and 255lbs, averaged 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game to go along with 2.4 assists during his freshman season at Georgetown before a foot injury ended his season February 15th.
OU’s Jeremiah Fears drafted No. 7 overall by Pelicans
(KFOR) — The New Orleans Pelicans used the No. 7 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft on OU freshman phenom guard Jeremiah Fears. Fears becomes the first draft pick of the Porter Moser era and is the first Sooner to get drafted in the first round since Trae Young in 2018. The 6’3 point guard averaged 17.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, and 4.1 apg in his lone season at Oklahoma, leading the Sooners to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021.
Parker’s homerun advances OU at WCWS
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — With the Sooners down to their final out against Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens, Ella Parker stepped into the batter’s box not trying to do too much. What she ended up doing was sending OU to the winner’s bracket of the NCAA Women’s College World Series. OU’s offense was stifled by Pickens throughout the day, in fact a solo homerun from Parker was the only run the Sooners scored through six innings.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week - Isabella Smith
HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with Homeland to honor Isabella Smith of Holdenville High School. Isabella plays softball and basketball for the Wolverines and is also the class valedictorian. In her free time, she volunteers at the nursing home, the animal shelter, and also reads to preschool children.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week - Jake Ervin
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with Homeland to honor Jake Ervin of Deer Creek High School. Jake plays baseball for the Antlers while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Off the field, he helps with the Miracle League and the Homeless Alliance. Jake plans to play basketball at Northern Oklahoma next year. Congratulations Jake! If you’d like to nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, go to KFOR.com/athlete.
Three Cowboys, two Sooners selected on final day of NFL Draft
(KFOR) — OU and OSU both had multiple players selected on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Sooners got the day started when the New Orleans Saints drafted LB Danny Stutsman in the 4th round with the 112th overall pick. Six picks later fellow defensive stalwart Billy Bowman went off the board, selected with the 118th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Nick Martin was the first Cowboy drafted on Day 2, in the 3rd round by the San Francisco 49ers.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week - Adam Froehlich
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with Homeland to honor Adam Froehlich of Edmond North High School. Adam plays soccer for the Huskies. In the classroom, he has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He participates in a fundraising campaign to raise money for local charities and raised the most among the boys at Edmond North. Adam also plans to study engineering in college.
Homeland Scholar Athlete of the Week - Kinley Scott
BLANCHARD, Okla. (KFOR) — This school year KFOR is once again recognizing outstanding scholar-athletes. We are teaming up with Homeland to honor Kinley Scott of Blanchard High School. Kinley plays softball for the Lady Lions and is also on the track team. Outside of school, she is involved with her church as a youth group worship leader.
OU run-rules OSU in Bedlam baseball matchup
STILLWATER (KFOR) — Bedlam baseball went the way of the Sooners virtually from the first pitch. No. 18 OU batted around in the top of the first, scoring five runs in the process to take a commanding lead. OSU was never able to muster up any offense outside of a solo homerun by senior slugger Collin Bruggemann in the bottom of the fourth. The shot by Bruggemann cut the Sooner lead down to 6-1, and that remained the score until the eighth. OU’s offense had one last punch in them.
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