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Road to NBA Finals goes through Oklahoma City in postseason

Thursday, April 16, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder know how vital homecourt advantage can be in securing a championship.The Thunder won Game 7 at home in the Western Conference finals last year against Denver and Game 7 in the NBA Finals at home against Indiana to win the title.

Clinton’s Sami Hammans hits the ball back over the net during tennis practice at the high school. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Senior looking to work with animals after college

Thursday, April 16, 2026

As graduation creeps closer, senior Clinton tennis player Sami Hammans focuses on finishing the year strong before heading off into the real world.

Clinton’s Aaliyah Lopez, right, heads the ball to her teammate Sammy Meraz, left, while fighting off the Harding Charter defender during the Lady Reds’ blowout win Monday at home over the Lady Eagles. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lady Reds soccer decimates Harding Charter

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

As the schedule turns to the latter half of the season, Clinton soccer is looking to make a push toward the postseason.While taking on Harding Charter Monday at home, the Lady Reds (6-4) did not need the full game to defeat the Lady Eagles 10-0.

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Judge outslugs Trout in Yankees’ win

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout and Aaron Judge turned their baseball game into a heavyweight slugfest Monday night.

Clinton’s Layne Spitz competes in the discus event during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Track Meet Saturday at the high school. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Clinton track and field finishes top three in meet

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

When performing in front of the home crowd, teams want to do the best they can in front of their own fans.For the Clinton track and field program, it remains true as both sides of the program finished second and third during the Kay Crenshaw Invitational Saturday at Clinton High School.

Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall hurls a pitch against Fletcher. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Playing carefully

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Arapaho-Butler’s Jiles Southall hurls a pitch against Fletcher.No. 2 Orsan Jubara watches the pitches from second during A-B’s game against Fletcher.

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Rivers not returning to Bucks next season

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday night.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement about Rivers’ decision has been made.

Makalya Bird return serves the ball during a recent practice at the Clinton High School tennis courts. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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CHS tennis working to build upon skillset

Saturday, April 11, 2026

During the spring sport season, most of the focus is to baseball and soccer for Clinton and one sport falls through the cracks.Tennis for Clinton High School tends to be an afterthought in the sports world, but continues to build for the future.

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Oklahoma City to get United Football League expansion team

Saturday, April 11, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The United Football League will add an expansion team in Oklahoma City to begin play in the spring of 2028, the league announced Thursday.The team will play in a downtown multipurpose stadium that is scheduled to open that same year with a capacity of just over 10,000.

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Thunder wrap up top seed in conference

Friday, April 10, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For the third straight season, the road to the NBA title goes through Oklahoma City.And this latest No. 1 seed has put the Thunder in some storied basketball company.