Onetime Clemson QB Johnson transferring back to Tigers

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Onetime Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson is returning to the Tigers, becoming coach Dabo Swinney’s first player taken from the NCAA transfer portal.Johnson had been with Northwestern the past four seasons. He announced his decision to return to Clemson on Monday.

Griffith scores 1,000th career point, Arapaho-Butler Indians roll Canute

WEATHERFORD – It was a highlight filled affair as Brett Griffith scored his 1,000th career point and as the Class A fifth-ranked Arapaho-Butler Indians cruised Monday to a 54-44 victory over No. 19 Canute in opening round action of the West Central tournament.

Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic returned home Monday after being thwarted from defending his Australian Open title only to face a new predicament: He could be barred from the French Open this year, too, if he’s still not vaccinated against COVID-19.A plane carrying the No.

Stern, talent influx led to NBA transformation during 1980’s

(AP) – The NBA had enormous problems. Drug abuse among players was believed to be rampant. Many arenas were half-empty or worse on game nights. Most franchises were losing money. Some were on the cusp of folding. And when games were on television, nobody was watching.That was how the 1980s began.

Fierros claims first, Whirlwinds sixth at conference meet

HINTON – The Clinton middle school wrestlers claimed sixth out of 21 teams at Saturday’s conference meet held at Hinton High School.Azreal Fierros earned a first place victory in the 86-lb. division.Jaden Potter (92- lb.) and Hector De La Fuente came in third in their respective divisions.

Red Tornadoes host Elgin tonight

Clinton basketball returns to the hardwood tonight at home versus Elgin.The Lady Reds (6-4) previously earned a 44-41 victory over Elgin (5-5) in the Weatherford Classic.Following Elgin’s loss to Clinton, the Lady Owls upended 6A Lawton 443-39 in the Weatherford Classic consolation game.

SWOSU at Southeastern postponed until Feb. 7

Due to COVID-19 management protocols within the SWOSU men’s basketball team, Saturday’s showdown against Southeastern was postponed.The women’s game was previously postponed due to COVID-19 protocols.

Record-setting Texas Tech K Garibay enters NFL draft

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech kicker Jonathan Garibay is bypassing his final season of eligibility, opting to declare for the NFL draft after making the longest gamewinning kick in FBS history and being the most accurate field goal kicker in school history.

Nelson’s layup propels fifth-ranked Arapaho-Butler over No. 6 Calumet

CALUMET – Joseph Nelson’s layup as time expired gave fifth-ranked Arapaho-Butler a 45-44 win over Class A No 6 Calumet Friday evening.Landon Donelson scored nine of Arapaho-Butler’s 13 points in the first quarter.Donelson led the Indians in scoring with 13 points.

No. 12 Lady Indians resume play with win

CALUMET – The Class A No. 12 Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians cruised to a 53-45 victory over Calumet Friday evening.Arapaho-Butler maintained a 30-20 lead at halftime.Katie Edelen led the Lady Indians with a 25-point 10-rebound double-double. The junior added four steals and one assist.