Cooper Sulley

Cooper Sulley saves a loose ball in front of the Mt. View-Gotebo bench during Tuesday’s scrimmage. CDN | Adam Ewing

NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

(AP) – The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Rams wideout Cooper Kupp have not only been money on the football field this year, they’ve made lots of money for people who bet on them.

Lady Reds face difficult tourney slate

With four teams ranked in their respective class, the Lady Reds (3-1) have their work cut out for them next week in the Weatherford Classic.In opening round action, Clinton will have a tough matchup with 5A No. 15 Bishop McGuinness (3-3). Clinton will tip off with McGuinness Thursday at 10 a.m.

South Carolina, Stanford still Nos. 1-2 in women’s AP Top 25

(AP) – A relatively quiet week because of the holidays left The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll mostly unchanged.South Carolina remained the unanimous No. 1, receiving all 30 first-place votes from a national media panel Monday.

Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan St. moves up to No. 10

Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25, Michigan State up to No. 10By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball WriterA combination of cancellations and the holidays made for a quiet week in college basketball.The latest Associated Press poll reflected the light week.Baylor remained No.

Tiela Johnson

Tiela Johnson attempts a three-pointer in Clinton's season opening win over Elk City. CDN | Adam Ewing

COVID-19 issues wreak havoc with college basketball schedule

(AP) – College basketball is returning from the Christmas break with a notably lighter schedule after the pandemic caused several games to get canceled or postponed.

Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones

(AP) – Henry Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver.They both overcame racist threats to reach milestones that will always be part of sports lore.

Higbee named coach of the year finalist

Clinton head football coach John Higbee was named a finalist for The Oklahoman’s Coach of the Year, the publication announced Sunday.Higbee guided the Red Tornadoes to the 17th gold ball in program history after a 35-0 trouncing of Tuttle in the Class 4A championship game Dec. 3.