NBA All-Star Kevin Love honored for mental health advocacy

BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs.“There are days when I don’t want to get out of bed.

Reds aim for No. 17

The Clinton Red Tornadoes compete for a 17th state championship when they take on Tuttle Friday at University of Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richison Stadium.“We worked really hard to get back to where we are,” Clinton coach John Higbee said. “Our kids set a goal to get back here, and here we are.

Ben Foster, Aaron Seabolt and Nathan Jones round up

Ben Foster, Aaron Seabolt and Nathan Jones round up an Elk City’s Daylan Thompson last week in the semifinals. Thompson was ruled down on the play. CDN | Adam Ewing

Tason Turney

Tason Turney sacked Elk City’s Corey Cluver in the victory last week. CDN | Adam Ewing

Celtics’ Enes Freedom calls becoming US citizen ‘unforgettable’

BOSTON (AP) — Enes Freedom will now be linked forever to a word he says he fought for his entire life.The Boston Celtics center changed his name from Enes Kanter to Enes Kanter Freedom in celebration of him officially becoming a United States citizen on Monday.He said Tuesday that taking the...

The Monster: Inoue targeting boxing’s big time

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — They don’t call Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue “The Monster” for nothing.The WBA and IBF bantamweight world champion is undefeated, with all but three of his wins by knockout — mostly in the early rounds.Drawing praise as one of the best “pound for pound” active boxers around,...

CHS band

Benjamin Dustman performs with the Pride of Clinton Marching Band during a halftime performance.

Whirlwinds drop two vs Weatherford

Darren Hester scored seven points in Clinton’s home matchup against Weatherford. CDN | Adam EwingKenden West buried one trey in Clinton’s game with Weatherford Monday evening. CDN | Adam EwingRonnie RedShin led Clinton with 14 points.

Ryder Adams

Ryder Adams scored three points in Clinton’s home game versus Weatherford.

Woods has little to offer on accident or future in golf

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods had nothing to say about the February car crash that shattered his right leg and he had even less of an idea what his future in golf holds except that he’s a long way from deciding whether he can compete against the best.“I can show up here and I can host an...