NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

(AP) – In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.

Red Tornadoes lose home dual

CLINTON – The Class 4A No. 12 Clinton Red Tornadoes suffered a 48-33 setback in their dual with Newcastle Thursday evening.Colton Jackson earned the Reds’ first win of the evening after pinning Newcastle’s Logan Ayers at 1:36 of the first period.

Cowboys rookie Parsons focuses on next steps as praise grows

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — After a sixth consecutive game with a sack, Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Micah Parsons started the next day with a text to one of his coaches.“What do we got this week?” Parsons asked defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.

Former NFL receiver Jackson had stage 2 CTE

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Researchers diagnosed former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room in February, as suffering from stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.Jackson played 12 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in 2018.

Rising Stars OB&T's

Rhylee Rodebush drives to the basket in the second half of Clinton’s seventh grade game versus Elk City. Rodebush scored six points.Paige Pugh dribbles up the floor during Clinton’s seventh grade game against Elk City Monday evening. Pugh scored four points in the game.

Arapaho-Butler knocks off Canute

ARAPAHO – The Class A No. 6 Arapaho-Butler Indians escaped with a 45-44 victory over 12th-ranked Canute Tuesday.It was a back and forth affair throughout the first half as the teams were tied 17-17 at halftime.

Arapaho-Butler knocks off Canute

ARAPAHO – Redemption.After losing to Canute last week in the 5-County Tournament semifinals, Class A No. 10 Arapaho-Butler responded with a 57-32 victory Over Canute Tuesday night.“Sometimes you need a game like that loss to get everyone’s attention,” Arapaho-Butler coach Christy Edelen said.

Katie Edelen

Katie Edelen draws contact during the first half of 10th-ranked Arapaho-Butler’s 57-32 victory over Canute Tuesday. Edelen scored a game-high 17 points.

Woman killed in ex-Raider crash burned to death

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities blame on ex-Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III driving drunk at racetrack speeds burned to death, the county coroner in Las Vegas said Tuesday.

Texas A&M joins Alabama in race for recruiting title

(AP) – Alabama and Georgia are competing for the honor of having the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class at the same time they are preparing for their respective College Football Playoff semifinals.