Drew Bowen was not his usual self during the regular season. Dealing with back problems for much of it, Bowen saw his ERA soar nearly two points higher than it had been in his previous two years.

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TULSA SHOCK

Cambage returns to Tulsa, talks about last season's absence from Shock

By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

Liz Cambage said she watched 2 1/2 movies during her long flight from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas on Wednesday.

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John Klein
Sr. Sports Columnist

John Klein: College transfer rule that limited Wes Lunt must be changed

Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt, just like any college athlete, should not be free to transfer at any moment and to any school.

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Durant, Westbrook earn All-NBA honors

By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer

Once again, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook represent the Oklahoma City Thunder on the All-NBA team.

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Grizzlies coach focused on Spurs, not his contract

By TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press

Lionel Hollins has been more successful than any Grizzlies coach and will be a free agent after June 30.

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Drillers outlast rain, Midland for 7-6 win

By KEVIN HENRY World Correspondent

Thunder crashed and lightning flashed often Thursday night during the two-hour rain delay prior to the Tulsa Drillers' game against the Midland RockHounds at ONEOK Field.

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Jay Haas, Duffy Waldorf lead Senior PGA

By Associated Press

Jay Haas and Duffy Waldorf shared the first-round lead Thursday in the Senior PGA Championship, shooting 5-under 66 in breezy, cool conditions at Bellerive Country Club.

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Former TU women's coach McConnell-Miller leaving Shock for Pittsburgh

By Staff Reports

Tulsa Shock assistant coach Kathy McConnell-Miller is leaving the WNBA franchise to become women's associate head coach at the University of Pittsburgh. She joins sister Susie McConnell-Serio, who was named head coach last month.

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Pacers say they're not shaken by overtime road loss to Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

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Shock waives Courtney Paris; Kansas' Goodrich makes team

By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

The Tulsa Shock waived veteran center Courtney Paris, meaning rookie point guard Angel Goodrich has made the team.

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Berryhill looks to youth to replace last year's senior class

By KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

Pat Harper hoped to learn more about his young Berryhill team Thursday.

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High school football Q&A: Coweta's Tristan Butcher

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

Tristan Butcher is a senior who will be a three-year starter at linebacker for Coweta.

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Two-Minute Drill: Berryhill Chiefs

By KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

First-year quarterback Ty Walker led the team in rushing as a tailback last year, with 765 yards and six touchdowns.

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High school football: Cleveland won't be as big a surprise winner this year

By MIKE MOGUIN World Correspondent

Cleveland felt like it could surprise people in District 4A-3 last year and it did with a runner-up finish for its first playoff berth since 2004. But the Tigers, who went 9-3, know that may not be the case for 2013.

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Angels' 4 HRs top Royals

By AP Wire Service

Mike Trout and Albert Pujols hit solo home runs, and Mark Trumbo hit a two-run shot to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Thursday night.

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Sooner softballers bring smiles back to tornado-affected team

By STEPHANIE KUZYDYM

Not even the rain that postponed Thursday's Super Regional game at Marita Hynes Field could affect this gesture.

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Colonial member Ryan Palmer has lead with 62

By STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press

Ryan Palmer was standing in the fairway on his last hole Thursday when his longtime caddie and fellow Colonial member issued a challenge.

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IOC President Jacques Rogge praises wrestling's changes to remain part of Olympics

By STEPHEN WILSON Associated Press

Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

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Rogers State makes another World Series in final year of NAIA play

By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

Rogers State made lasting memories during last season's run to the NAIA World Series championship game.

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Kenseth craves more success

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press

Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.

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Andretti hopes to shake curse at Indianapolis

By JENNA FRYER Associated Press

Shortly before he left home for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Marco Andretti watched a documentary that showed his grandfather, Mario, at the famed track.

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OSU BASEBALL

Josh Holliday brings postseason pedigree to OSU baseball

By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

Josh Holliday spent summer vacations following the Oklahoma State baseball team's postseason runs.

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TU - ORU BASKETBALL

TU to open basketball season against ORU

By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer

For only the second time in the 39-year history of the Mayor's Cup series, the University of Tulsa basketball team will open a season against rival Oral Roberts.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Wagoner football team may rely more on defense this season

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

After two consecutive appearances in the Class 4A state championship game, Wagoner ended the 2012 football season with a loss to Anadarko in the semifinals.

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ORU BASEBALL

ORU holds off Stephen F. Austin in Southland Conference baseball tournament opener

By COREY ROEPKEN World Correspondent

The hot, humid weather of southeast Texas reared its ugly head for the Oral Roberts baseball team Wednesday morning.

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Shock's Cambage back in Tulsa to rejoin team

By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

"Eagle has landed." With that text to the Tulsa World, Shock head basketball coach Gary Kloppenburg acknowledged Wednesday that Liz Cambage has arrived in Green Country.

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Tulsa Drillers defeat Midland RockHounds, 8-4

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

A battle with strep throat seems to have propelled Tulsa Drillers first baseman Kiel Roling to his best power-hitting streak during his three seasons in the Texas League.

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OU, Texas A&M softball teams join storm recovery effort before Super Regional

By STEPHANIE KUZYDYM NewsOK.com

As the Oklahoma softball team bus drove up to Journey Church in north Norman, the Sooners watched as a moving van pulled out.

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Arkansas cross country and track coach McDonnell recounts success in book

By JOHN D. FERGUSON World Correspondent

All you need to know about Arkansas' legendary cross country and track and field coach is the title on his new book: "John McDonnell: The Most Successful Coach in NCAA History."

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OSU star Marcus Smart will compete for spot on U.S. U19 team

By Staff Reports

Oklahoma State standout Marcus Smart is one of 24 players who accepted invitations to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men's U19 World Championship Team training camp, it was announced Wednesday.

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Union tight end Carson Meier commits to Oklahoma

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

Union tight end Carson Meier committed Wednesday to play football at the University of Oklahoma.

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High School Q&A: Will O'Connor, Bishop Kelley, WR

By MIKE MOGUIN World Correspondent

Will O'Connor is a senior wide receiver who had 13 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns to help the Comets reach the Class 5A quarterfinals last season.

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Tahlequah Sequoyah football team working around OSSAA sanctions

By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

As Tahlequah Sequoyah's new head football coach, Shane Richardson said he's trying to make the best of a difficult situation.

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Rangers top A's 3-1 in Wolf's first start

By AP Wire Service

Ross Wolf was thinking about retirement while languishing in the minor leagues for a third straight year.

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Two-minute Drill: Wagoner Bulldogs

By BARRY LEWIS World Sports Writer

2012 record: 11-2

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OU not in do-or-die situation heading into Big 12 Tournament

By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

Oklahoma coach Sunny Golloway gave a direct answer to a direct question on Wednesday afternoon.

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Razorbacks beat Ole Miss 2-1 in start of SEC Tournament

By Staff Reports

The 15th-ranked Arkansas baseball team defeated No. 21 Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings Wednesday in the Razorbacks' first game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The winning run scored on a wild pitch.

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Kelly Bostian
Outdoors Editor

Individuals send personal help to tornado victim

In Oklahoma, where the wind blows and generosity flows, the opportunities to help the people of Moore have multiplied exponentially since the storms hit Monday.

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OU golfers 8th; OSU 22nd

By Staff Reports

For the second consecutive day, the University of Oklahoma women's golf team shot a 3-over-par 291 at the NCAA Championships

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LSU-Arkansas game to remain on Friday in 2013

By AP Wire Service

LSU and Arkansas will play on what has become their traditional Friday slot in 2013 as the two teams will square off in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 29.

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TU adds 6-foot-8 Wichita forward as fifth newcomer

By BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer

Riley Kemmer, a 6-foot-8 forward from Wichita Collegiate High School and a Kansas Class 4A All-State selection, is joining the University of Tulsa basketball program, Golden Hurricane coach Danny Manning said.

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LeBron hits buzzer-beater

By AP Wire Service

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.

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Woods: Garcia 'fried chicken' comment hurtful

By DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.

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