Michael Kinney wrote a new blog post: Thunder know how to throw a party   4 days, 23 hours ago

For the second time in three years, Oklahoma City will face Los Angeles in the NBA playoffs. But unlike two years ago when they were upstart newcomers trying to upset the defending champions, the Thunder are the favorite to win the series easily.
While the team has grown up on the court, the organization has matured [...]

Michael Kinney wrote a new blog post: Red Carpet Affair for Sooners gymnastics   3 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma is pulling out all the stops to bring recognition to its womens’ gymnastics team. A week after its annual Beauty and The Beast meet, the fifth-ranked Sooners are hosting “A Red Carpet Affair” at 7 p.m. Friday in the Lloyd Noble Center.
The Sooners are using the event to support National Wear Red Day and [...]

Michael Kinney wrote a new blog post: FIght night   4 months, 4 weeks ago

Just in time for Christmas, boxing fans will be treated to a gift Thursday night. Lawton native Grady “Bad Boy” Brewer (28-13, 16 KOs) will defend his North American Boxing Federation super middleweight belt at the Cox Conventian Center in Oklahoma City.
Brewer, who will turn 41 the same day as the fight, will face [...]

Michael Kinney wrote a new blog post: Thunder house needs a nickname   5 months ago

Just arrived at the OKC vs. Mavericks game. The Thunder need to think about renaming Chesapeake Energy Arena. Just doesn’t sound as good as Ford Arena or Thunder Dome. Any good ideas for a good nickname?

Michael Kinney wrote a new blog post: Penn State coach Joe Paterno announces retirement   6 months, 1 week ago

Below is a statement Joe Paterno released today about his retirement and the sexual abuse scandal covering his football program.
“I am absolutely devastated by
the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their families,
and I pray for their comfort and relief.
I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with [...]