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NCAA loses battle in federal court over NIL rules

(AP) — Forced into yet another courtroom to defend its amateur model of athletics, the NCAA insisted that shelving its rules against name, image and likeness compensation being offered to recruits would make a difficult situation across the country even more chaotic.The NCAA lost that argument last...

CHS basketball looks to build for next season

Even though it was not the season they wanted, Coach Lucian Bliss and his Clinton Reds basketball team are looking forward to next season as they have areas they can expand from.Despite the season not going the way he had hoped it would, Bliss said he was proud of how his team got better as the...

CHS wrestling has bright future with returners

As Coach Shawn Finch and the Clinton High School wrestling team wrap up the 2023 season, the future looks prosperous for the program as many will return next year.While they had a late start to the preseason, Finch said his team came in dedicated to improving its skills in order to win state.“We...

NBA refs miss crucial call in close contest between Knicks, Pistons

NEW YORK (AP) — Monty Williams walked all the way across the court from the Pistons bench to the opposite sideline, yelling at an official where he insisted a foul was missed.“The absolute worst call of the season,” Detroit’s coach said later.He was right: There should have been a foul called when...

Two take third at state wrestling tourney

Over the weekend, Coach Shawn Finch and his wrestling team traveled to Oklahoma City to take part in the OSSAA State Wrestling Tournament where two of his wrestlers brought home medals.While they were able to have two guys fight for a chance to place in the tournament, Finch said it was a good way...

CHS Reds basketball season ends short of area round

The playoff run by the Clinton Reds hoops team (4-22) came to an end Friday in Bethany as Clinton was defeated at the hands of the Bridge Creek Bobcats by a score of 60-45.While one eight-minute quarter hurt their chances of advancing in the playoffs, Coach Lucian Bliss said he liked what he saw...

Reds extend season with win over Elk

With their backs against the wall, the Clinton High School Reds basketball team (4-21) entered its playoff game Thursday in Bethany against a familiar foe in the Elk City Elks in need of a win to continue its season.Despite hanging on with one loss in the playoffs, the Reds were not bothered as...

Louthan signs with Kansas Wesleyan for baseball

Playing a sport at a higher level is what high school athletes work each year toward.For Clinton Red Tornado baseball player Kaison Louthan, his work has paid off as he has signed his letter of intent to play baseball for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes in Salina, Kan.Louthan said he was excited to...