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SOONER WIRE - The transfer portal is a way of life in college football. Programs will lose and add players once the season has ended, with some departures and arrivals expected, and some unexpected.

NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma men’s basketball program announced its full 2026-27 schedule Monday, a slate highlighted by home games against five teams (No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Texas, No. 17 Kentucky, No. 20 Vanderbilt and No. 21 Missouri) in ESPN’s summer top-25 ranking, and five more...

STILLWATER - A mentor of mine had a saying: “Today’s record is tomorrow’s expectation.” At Oklahoma State, we have established high expectations, and that is exactly what we want. Winning is the goal.

YAHOO SPORTS - The Czech national anthem crackled from the speakers after the last gold medal of the week was awarded. Then came more familiar tunes. A Lyric Theatre ensemble sang “Oklahoma!” Local hip-hop artist Jabee performed.

THUNDER WIRE - The Oklahoma City Thunder could be adding a fresh face to their vacant roster spot. Or force a rival to pony up some dough amid a cap crunch. They have signed Spencer Jones to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

THUNDER WIRE - The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially announced they’ve traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal. The 27-year-old is the latest longtime player to say goodbye.

ESPN - LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a twoyear, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday.

TAMPA, Fla. — Oklahoma kicked off 2026 SEC Media Days on Monday, as head coach Brent Venables, redshirt senior quarterback John Mateer, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis and redshirt junior defensive lineman Taylor Wein represented the Sooners at the Tampa Marriott Water Street...

NORTHEAST Birch : July 19. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids fair on live shad around points. Report submitted by Jeremy Berache, game warden stationed in Osage County. Copan : July 19.

The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and more teams than ever are in the hunt for a playoff spot.