A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.
Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.
BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.
As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.
New athletic conference formed in OKC area Ten western and Oklahoma City-area high schools have formed a new athletic conference.
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biggest iSSUES addressed Submit a question to jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com or on Twitter to @JimmieTramel There's not enough evidence yet to declare that the defense has arrived, but evidence thus far is pr ...
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ESPN taking GameDay to Fargo ESPN is calling an audible for its popular College GameDay show by departing from its typical large-campus ...
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Roll out the carpet for Matt Kenseth Matt Kenseth will win the 2013 Chase for the Championship.
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Notebook Fixing weak spot: Two seasons ago, OSU won a Big 12 title with the aid of exceptional special teams play. ...
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STACY HICKLIN World Correspondent
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Sports FYI Sooners win GolfWeek tournament: With a three-round total of 7-under 857 the University of Oklahoma men's ...
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OU Sports: VIDEO: Blake Bell talks about first start at QB, upcoming Notre Dame game Sooners quarterback will make his second career start in South Bend.
ERIC BAILEY Sports Writer
Pro Baseball: Former Drillers pitcher Bettis beats Cardinals for first major league win Ex-Drillers pitcher McHugh has strong start for Rockies.
BARRY LEWIS Sports Writer
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The Picker: Dynasties to Dinosaurs Three giants hit the skids.
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KELLY HINES Sports Writer
Oklahoma sports governing board OSSAA faces criticism Legislators who requested a formal study of the association said they have received numerous complaints ...
New athletic conference formed in Oklahoma City area Ten western and Oklahoma City-area high schools have formed a new athletic conference.
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JIMMIE TRAMEL Sports Writer
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OU Sports: Mike Stoops' rant on Gabe Lynn's targeting penalty Two days after being victimized by college football's targeting crackdown, the Oklahoma defensive coordinator ...
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PGA: Zach Johnson rallies, wins BMW Championship on Monday Zach Johnson is having a September to remember, and there's still one very big week to go.
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KURT VOIGT Associated Press
TU basketball: Fla. point guard commits to Hurricane Mitchell Wilbekin, rated by Scout.com as a three-star national point guard prospect, confirmed on Monday ...
BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Top game this week is Union at Broken Arrow Broken Arrow has a chance to make a statement. It's been a one-sided rivalry with Union winning 28 of ...
OU Notebook: Rest and recovery The Sooners return to practice this week, but they'll take Saturday off to rest for their Sept. 28 trip ...
Big 12 Conference Week 4 1. Oklahoma State: Following an eventful week, Cowboys take care of business in front of nearly 60,000 ...
TU: Biggest Issues Addressed If not for Trey Watts (a three-game total of 220 yards), the Hurricane run game would be a complete ...
Up Close with TU's Carl Salazar Salazar missed on attempts of 37 and 34 yards during the season-opening loss at Bowling Green.
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Bengals defeat Steelers An elusive rookie made all the difference by darting through the Steelers' defense.
JOE KAY Associated Press
MLB Notebook: Braves-Nationals game postponed The Washington Nationals postponed Monday night's game against the Atlanta Braves following shootings ...
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Cross Country: OSU stays atop rankings The Oklahoma State men kept their No. 1 ranking in the Midwest Region, according to the U.S. Track & ...
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Equestrian: Cowgirls enter season ranked No. 4 Oklahoma State will enter the season ranked as the No. 4 team in the nation, according to the National ...
Volleyball: TU's Clampitt honored Tulsa junior setter Bailey Clampitt is the Conference USA Setter Player of the Week. Clampitt was named ...
Volleyball: OU's McLaurin honored again Oklahoma senior Sallie McLaurin, of Midwest City, is the first player to be named Big 12 Offensive Player ...
Golf: TU men in sixth The Tulsa men's team sits in sixth-place after two rounds at the Columbia (Mo.) Regional Preview.
Golf: OU men in first at season spener The Oklahoma men's team holds a commanding 13-stroke lead over second-place Houston through two rounds ...
Golf: ORU sticks in 12th Scores across the board were higher on Monday, and the Oral Roberts men's team shot a 302 to remain in ...
Soccer: Revolution announce opener The Tulsa Revolution and the Professional Arena Soccer League announced the team's home opener will be ...
College Sports: RSU to introduce Director of Athletics Rogers State University President Dr. Larry Rice will introduce the institution's new director of athletics, ...
Football: NSU's Jones honored Northeastern State's Langston Jones is the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week.
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Reynolds finds way back on OU team Jaz Reynolds afforded himself a quick glance at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium’s scoreboard while registering ...
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