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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2021 12:07 PM EDT
Aug. 13 1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. The defeat is Big Red’s only loss in 21...

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney is carried off the field by his victorious players after Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 35-31 in an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Reports that Nebraska wants to back out of playing at Oklahoma this season didn't sit well with one of the stars of the 1971 Game of the Century. The game scheduled Sept. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma, would mark the 50th anniversary of Nebraska's 35-31 win over the Sooners in a clash of the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. (AP Photo/File)
Huskers looked at backing out of game at Oklahoma

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2021 04:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Dr. Lance Frye speaks during a press conference in Oklahoma City, Okla. Oklahoma opened its second phase of coronavirus vaccinations on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, providing inoculations to public school teachers and staff and to adults of any age with illnesses that make them susceptible to the virus. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)
Oklahoma expanding vaccine access to teachers, school staff

Feb. 22, 2021 01:58 PM EST

The Latest: Nebraska men's hoops vs Penn State postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 01:49 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Nebraska has announced that its...

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pandemic gives Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. game different vibe

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 20, 2020 06:03 PM EST

FILE - In this June 9, 2020 file photo, Norman Mayor Breea Clark listens during a city council meeting in Norman, Okla. The Norman City Council has voted to require masks be worn inside personal homes if more than 25 people are present in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The council voted 5-3 Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2020, for the ordinance that takes effect immediately and expires Nov. 30, 2020, despite objections from residents that such a requirement violates their constitutional rights. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)
City of Norman sued over mask mandate inside private homes

Oct. 02, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 9, 2020 file photo, Norman Mayor Breea Clark listens during a city council meeting in Norman, Okla. The Norman City Council has voted to require masks be worn inside personal homes if more than 25 people are present in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The council voted 5-3 Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2020, for the ordinance that takes effect immediately and expires Nov. 30, 2020, despite objections from residents that such a requirement violates their constitutional rights. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)
Norman City Council requires masks at indoor house parties

By Ken Miller Sep. 23, 2020 12:31 PM EDT

Norman clerk: Group falls short in attempt to oust mayor

Sep. 14, 2020 07:19 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A group of citizens in Norman, Oklahoma, that was seeking to oust the mayor over her push to reallocate police funding has fallen short of...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the sideline n the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, Pool)
Oklahoma COVID-19 cases threatened game against Missouri St.

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 13, 2020 12:19 AM EDT

University of Oklahoma students gather outside Evans Hall to protest inadequate preparation and response to the COVID-19 pandemic by university administration in Norman, Okla. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. [Chris Landsberger /The Oklahoman via AP)
University of Oklahoma students: Virus response inadequate

By Sean Murphy And Ken Miller Sep. 03, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

A marble urn that contains the cremated remains of security guard Luis Zamudio, who died from symptoms related to COVID-19 at the age of 58, sits on a shelf along with his helmet and his face shield at his home in Lima, Peru, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
The Latest: Australia adds 53 earlier dead to pandemic toll

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2020 02:47 AM EDT

Tulsa County commissioner Karen Keith gives an update on COVID-19 in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)
Virus cases grow by 377; Norman to start school year online

Aug. 03, 2020 01:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma to face Missouri State week early Aug. 29

Jul. 25, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has moved its football opener against Missouri State up a week to Saturday, Aug. 29. The Sooners said the...

Oklahoma-Missouri State football game to be one week earlier

Jul. 25, 2020 05:57 PM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma-Missouri State football game scheduled for Sept. 5 in Norman has been moved to one week earlier, Aug. 29, University of...

Oklahoma Commissioner of Health Lance Frye, M.D., speaks during a news conference Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Despite rising numbers of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 infections in Oklahoma, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday he remains opposed to mandating that residents wear masks. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Stitt: No one he was in contact with has COVID-19

By Ken Miller Jul. 21, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

Norman Mayor Breea Clark listens during a city council meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Norman, Okla. An effort to recall Clark and some council members is underway. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pro-police group seeks to oust Oklahoma mayor, council

By Sean Murphy Jul. 10, 2020 01:37 PM EDT

People wearing protective face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walk at a pedestrian crossing Friday, July 10, 2020, in Tokyo. The Japanese capital has confirmed more than 240 new coronavirus infections on Friday, exceeding its previous record. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
The Latest: China rejects food imports after virus detected

By The Associated Press Jul. 10, 2020 01:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, June 20, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks at BOK Center during his rally in Tulsa, Okla. The head of the Tulsa-County Health Department says Trump’s campaign rally in late June “likely contributed” to a dramatic surge in new coronavirus cases there. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Health official: Trump rally 'likely' source of virus surge

By Sean Murphy Jul. 08, 2020 02:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, right, practices social distancing with other voters as he waits to vote in early voting for Oklahoma's June 30th primary and special election, at the Oklahoma County Election Board, in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Coronavirus surge in Oklahoma continues with 438 new cases

By Ken Miller Jun. 25, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 1, 2020, file photo, law enforcement officials with riot shields kneel in front of protesters during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd, a black man, died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25 and his death sparked protests. Black officers find themselves torn between two worlds when it comes to the protests against police brutality happening around the U.S. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Black cops feel pain of Floyd's death, duty to their uniform

By Cliff Brunt And Gary Fields Jun. 05, 2020 01:53 PM EDT