51+ min ago (282+ words) Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are back in action on Sunday, this time on a West Coast road trip to Portland to face the Trail Blazers. Coming off a Friday night NBA Cup win over the Phoenix Suns in which SGA scored 37 points and clinched a spot in the knockout round, now OKC returns to where it lost its only game on the season so far. While All-Star Jalen Williams returned from injury on Friday, the Thunder lost center Isaiah Hartenstein for the next 10-14 days due to a soleus strain, according to the team. So far this season, iHart has averaged 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals. Expect to see more of fan-favorite Jaylin (J-Will) Williams and Kenrich Williams, who was out for the start of the season and made his debut last week against the Timberwolves. This is the…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (246+ words) The University of Oklahoma says it is reviewing concerns from a student who disputed the grade on a class assignment. The student also reported religious discrimination connected to her response. In a statement Friday, the university said it began "a full review of the situation" immediately after receiving notice from the student and is working to ensure academic fairness throughout the process. According to OU, college leaders contacted the student the same day they received her letter and remained in contact while a formal grade-appeal process was conducted. The university said the steps taken were meant to ensure the student would not face academic harm from the original graded work. OU confirmed that the student also filed a discrimination complaint with a university office. OU said the complaint is tied to a reaction paper the student submitted for a class…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (320+ words) Authorities in California asked the public for tips Sunday in finding the person responsible for a shooting that left four people dead at a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton and wounded many more. Faith leaders in the Stockton area were planning an afternoon vigil to honor the dead and pray for the 11 people who were wounded. The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office. Early indications "suggest this may have been a targeted incident," Brent said during a news conference at the scene. Local officials said the suspected shooter has not been caught and pleaded with the public for help. Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive. "If you have any information as to this individual, reach out immediately. If you…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (765+ words) No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, the only remaining unbeatens, are the top two teams for a seventh straight poll heading into their Big Ten title game clash on Saturday. No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Oregon each moved up a spot, and Texas Tech's No. 5 ranking is its best since it spent three weeks at No. 2 in November 2008. Mississippi remained No. 6 and was followed by Texas A&M, which slipped four spots after its 10-point loss at Texas. Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Alabama rounded out the top 10 for the third straight week. The weekend results created two top-10 matchups in conference championship games this Saturday. Besides the Big Ten showdown, Georgia and Alabama will play for the Southeastern Conference crown. The other Top 25 matchup pits Texas Tech against No. 11 BYU in the Big 12. The Atlantic Coast Conference game matches No. 16 Virginia…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (363+ words) Oklahoma political analysts share what they're thankful for this year and what they expect in the 2026 statewide elections. Watch their full insights on Your Vote Counts. As families across Oklahoma wrapped up Thanksgiving celebrations, News 9's political team spent the holiday weekend reflecting on gratitude, family and what lies ahead in next year's election cycle. During this week's Your Vote Counts segment, host Scott Mitchell was joined by Rep. Jason Dunnington (D), and Paul Rosino (R). The panel shared what they were thankful for this year and what they expect will shape Oklahoma's political landscape in 2026. Dunnington said he spent the holiday with family, including his brothers and their children, and joined thousands of Oklahomans in the annual Turkey Trot in downtown Oklahoma City. He also visited a longtime friend and veteran in Morrison. "It's a good time to remember our friends,…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (363+ words) Oklahoma political analysts share what they're thankful for this year and what they expect in the 2026 statewide elections. Watch their full insights on Your Vote Counts. As families across Oklahoma wrapped up Thanksgiving celebrations, News 9's political team spent the holiday weekend reflecting on gratitude, family and what lies ahead in next year's election cycle. During this week's Your Vote Counts segment, host Scott Mitchell was joined by Rep. Jason Dunnington (D), and Paul Rosino (R). The panel shared what they were thankful for this year and what they expect will shape Oklahoma's political landscape in 2026. Dunnington said he spent the holiday with family, including his brothers and their children, and joined thousands of Oklahomans in the annual Turkey Trot in downtown Oklahoma City. He also visited a longtime friend and veteran in Morrison. "It's a good time to remember our friends,…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago (1088+ words) Don't be surprised if Jim Phillips has bags under his eyes this week because the ACC commissioner is dealing with a nightmare scenario. Against all odds, despite being 7-5 on the season, and losing a second ACC game against Virginia two weeks ago that should've eliminated them from the race, the Duke Blue Devils are playing for the ACC title next week. But that was with the understanding Duke would be 9-4. That second loss to Virginia the following week was supposed to be the end of the scenario. Now we're here and James Madison is very much alive and is a serious threat to put the ACC in one of the most embarrassing situations it could ever imagine. When the current format was put together with the idea of giving automatic bids to the five highest-ranked conference champions, it was generally…...

8+ hour, 9+ min ago (375+ words) Oklahoma's congressional delegation shares Thanksgiving messages and concerns about health care, spending bills and agriculture issues. Here's what they expect after recess. Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron visited as many offices as possible for this week's DC Debrief, gathering Thanksgiving messages from members who expressed appreciation for Oklahomans while acknowledging months of gridlock, budget deadlines and high-stakes policy debates. Several members showed signs of fatigue after a year marked by repeated spending standoffs and unresolved policy fights. Even so, they urged Oklahomans to reflect on the country's continued strengths despite daily frustrations. Rep. Frank Lucas, Oklahoma's longest-serving member of Congress, shared memories of his parents growing up during the Great Depression, noting that today's challenges pale compared to earlier hardships. Lucas also addressed concerns in the agriculture sector after the Trump administration's recent decision to increase beef imports from Argentina....

16+ hour, 44+ min ago (517+ words) Family, community members, and city leaders gathered in Tulsa and Bartlesville to honor Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, who died at age 111. Tulsans and people around the world are remembering Viola Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. She died Monday at age 111. There were two memorial services held Saturday: one in Bartlesville and another at the Greenwood Cultural Center. The attire for the latter was all white, meant to celebrate the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind. Viola Fletcher may be gone, but her impact is still felt throughout inside the Greenwood Cultural Center. Born in 1914, she was just a kid living in Black Wall Street during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. "She was a mother and a grandmother and a great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother," said Tulsa…...

16+ hour, 47+ min ago (319+ words) With the victory over LSU, eighth ranked Oklahoma went a perfect 4-0 during November and finished the regular season at 10-2. Despite quarterback John Mateer throwing three interceptions, Oklahoma overcame the turnovers to beat LSU 17-13. To his credit, Mateer did rally to throw two touchdown passes. 99- According to the College Football Playoff predictor, number eight Oklahoma has a 99% chance to make the playoff for the first time since the 2019 season. The question, do the Sooners stay as the eight seed and host a playoff game in a few weeks? 4- Clinging to a 17-13 lead with just over one minute to go, Peyton Bowen knocked down a 4th and 2 pass by LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. to seal the victory for the Sooners. Bowen also had a highlight reel interception in the end zone in the first quarter to keep the Tigers off the…...