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THUNDER WIRE - Not even a second after Lu Dort swished in a much-needed outside bucket, the agonizing sound of a whistle was heard. The bucket was overturned to an offensive foul as he kicked his leg out on Harrison Barnes’ contest. In turn, Victor Wembanyama made an outside bucket.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri is losing its third NFL franchise and the second in the past decade, and the decision by the Chiefs on Monday to depart their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new domed facility in Kansas may hurt the most.

(AP) - Chicago, New England and Jacksonville were all fighting for draft positioning at this time a year ago, with the three teams finishing off seasons that left them at the bottom of the NFL standings.

NORMAN — Oklahoma built an early 17-0 advantage, but Alabama outscored the Sooners 34-7 over the final two-and-ahalf quarters to claim a 34-24 victory Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late in their 119-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams entered with short-handed rosters as half of their respective rosters sit on the injury report. “We moved the scoreboard down there down the stretch.

The Seminole Chieftains hosted the Prague Red Devils on Thursday night and the Byng Pirates on Friday night in their three home games series of the week before the Holidays. Thursday night was a rubber band night with the Chieftains winning and the Lady Chieftains falling.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Christian Coleman tallied a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double as Oklahoma State held off Kansas City 91-79 on Thursday night. Coleman shot 8 of 12 from the field and controlled the paint as the Cowboys improved to 10-1 and stayed unbeaten at home.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Even with Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum closing in, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t care. He swished in a step back 3-pointer in the final seconds of the third quarter for his last bucket. He pointed to the OKC bench and pumped out his signature outside bucket celebration.

The Varnum Whippets hosted the Pittsburg Panthers for their basketball game before the holiday break Thursday night. The Whippets and Lady Whippets protected their home court and won both games.

NORTHEAST Grand: December 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and shorelines.