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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.

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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. Elevation is .

The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and more teams than ever are in the hunt for a playoff spot. So, which organization is going to make that move, that not only grabs the headlines but puts their team in position for a run to the World Series?

The Oklahoma City Comets fell behind early and had another quiet day on offense during a 7-1 loss against the Sacramento River Cats Wednesday afternoon at Sutter Health Park. Sacramento (1112/53-42) raced out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning on a two-run homer by Parks Harber.

Tyler Turpin has been announced as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach for Seminole High School and Middle School. Turpin was raised in Lima, just outside of Seminole, and is a graduate of New Lima Public Schools.

Everyone from the novice first-timer to the old-timer at home in a tree stand is welcome at the 2026 Deer Hunting Conference and Expo set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at Metro Tech Springlake Campus in Oklahoma City.