Balanced Sooners hold on for crucial win
NORMAN — Tanner Groves couldn’t believe how much space he had. Oklahoma earned a 72-59 home win over West Virginia on Tuesday thanks in part to a late-game push by Groves.
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Mitchell taking talents to Southwestern College
Paetn Mitchell found her love for tennis at a young age, thanks in large part to her family’s passion for the sport. So it’s not too surprising that the Ardmore High School senior will take her talents to the next level at Southwestern College in Kansas.
Lone Grove girls basketball’s season ends with loss to Marietta
LONE GROVE — It’s safe to say one of the toughest feelings in sports is having the season end with a loss on your home court. The Lone Grove High School girls basketball team experienced that heartache Monday night with a 58- 41 loss to Marietta in the consolation bracket of the 3A Regional Tournament.
Tigers hold off Piedmont to advance in 5A Regional Tourney
When it comes to the postseason, a squad’s regular-season record and ranking no longer matter. The Ardmore High School boys basketball team knows that after battling to a 66-56 victory over Piedmont on Monday night in a Class 5A Regional opener at Southeast High School.
LOCAL CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 BASEBALL • Plainview at Madill 4:30, 6:30 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL • Ardmore at Southeast 7 p.m.
SPORTS ON TV
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 p.m. FS1 — Xavier at St.
NFL, survey finds two-thirds of U.S. saw Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES – Approximately two-thirds of the United States watched the Super Bowl, according to a survey conducted by the National Football League and Nielsen. Nielsen reported the total audience on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and NFL digital platforms averaged 112.3 million viewers for the Los Angeles Rams 23- 20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Feb.
Jaguars reverse course on EVP, stick with Pederson/Baalke
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan reversed course on hiring an executive vice president Tuesday, leaving key football decisions to new coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke moving forward.
AP source: Hornets signing Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a 10-day contract with two-time former All-Star and veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
GENEVA – More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee and banning Russian athletes from competing in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia was barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, basketball and track on Tuesday, a day after being kicked out of soccer competitions and hockey – Vladimir Putin’s favorite team sport.