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. 1 for the third straight week in...

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.The Atlantic Coast Conference and Big East each announced Monday they were scrapping three games scheduled to take place over the next...

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.Clinton (13-1)...

COVID-19 means NFL teams battle 2 opponents

(AP) – Josh Johnson joined the Ravens 10 days ago, and the well-traveled quarterback started his first game in 1,092 days with first place in the AFC North on the line Sunday at Cincinnati.The Chargers didn’t have outside linebacker Joey Bosa, running back Austin Ekeler, receiver Mike Williams and...

John Higbee

John Higbee addresses the Red Tornadoes after winning the 4A-1 District Championship after blanking Bethany 49-0. CDN | Adam Ewing

COVID outbreaks at UVA, BC sctuttle Fenway, Military bowls

BOSTON (AP) — The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl were both canceled due to the pandemic on Sunday as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.The game scheduled for Wednesday at Fenway Park was to pit the Cavaliers against SMU.

Area teams climb rankings

Four area teams cracked the top 20 in their respective sport before the holiday break.CLINTON RED TORNADOES BASKETBALLClinton (3-1) is currently ranked 18th in Class 4A.In his first year as head coach of the Clinton Red Tornadoes, Lucian Bliss said the team is far from satisfied with their current...

NCAA committee to consider replacing A&M in bowl game

(AP) – No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against No. 20 Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and seasonending injuries, but the Demon Deacons might still get a game.Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night the NCAA Football...