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Newly-minted Clinton cross country coach Ashley Griffith runs down Frisco Avenue during the Clinton Classic Run this year. CDN | Courtesy photo

Griffith put in charge of Clinton cross country

Thursday, July 24, 2025

In the fall there will be a new face leading the Clinton cross country program, as Ashley Griffith will be the new head coach.For Griffith, she said she understands what it takes to be successful in the sport.“I love cross country,” she said.

Royals’ pitcher Hill becomes oldest active baseball player at 45

Thursday, July 24, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City’s Rich Hill seemed a bit rusty in his return to the majors, as baseball’s oldest active player Tuesday night.His Royals teammates didn’t make the 45-year-old left-hander’s start against the Cubs any easier.

New Clinton High School wrestling coach Rhett Blundell sweeps the mats in the high school wrestling room Monday. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Blundell to take over Clinton wrestling program

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

For the third consecutive year, the Clinton High School wrestling program will be under new leadership with the appointment of Rhett Blundell to the head spot.Looking at his vision for the program, Blundell said he has a precise plan for the squad he is taking charge of this year.

Pauls Valley’s Austin Stratman holds on in the bareback riding event of the rodeo Saturday in the Clinton Round-up Club Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Goin’ for a ride

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Pauls Valley’s Austin Stratman holds on in the bareback riding event of the rodeo Saturday in the Clinton Round-up Club Arena.

NFL stars look to bounce back from injury

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson put his left hand down in a three-point stance and on the snap, made an inside move on an offensive tackle to help collapse a pocket around the passer.

Wyatt Graves holds onto his horse as he loses his hat in the saddle bronc riding event Saturday during the Clinton Roundup Club’s 78th Annual Rodeo. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Clinton Round-up Club hosts 78th annual rodeo

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Over the weekend, the Clinton Roundup Club hosted its second annual pro rodeo and 78th annual rodeo overall at the Clinton Roundup Arena.For the club’s vice president, Chris Weil, he said the rodeo went as well as it could have in his mind.“I thought everything went really well,” he said.

Oklahoma’s Mateer earns high praise

Saturday, July 19, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Oklahoma Sooners, a storied program with a legacy of seven national championships, have faced uncharacteristic struggles in recent years.

Wacey Schalla holds on tight to the bull during the Calgary Stampede last weekend in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. CDN |Courtesy Photo

Arapaho’s Schalla wins Calgary Stampede Rodeo

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Making his way through the rodeo circuit, Arapaho’s own Wacey Schalla continued to succeed as he took first in the bull riding event with a score of 86 last weekend in the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Clinton’s Jesus Gutierrez focuses on the ball as he goes to catch the pop fly during the Reds’ game against Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Making plays where it matters

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Making plays where it matters

Over the weekend, Riverside Golf Course played host for the Riverside Rumble Golf Tournament. Pictured, from left, are the committee members, Ashley Kelley, Kassy Bonham, Jennifer Bonham, Conley Ernst, Austin Dupree and Trever Bonham. CDN | Courtesy photo

Riverside hosts successful couples tournament

Friday, July 18, 2025

As the summer moves along, more people get out to golf before they have to return to their normal lives in the fall.Over the weekend, Riverside Golf Course played host to the 21st Annual Riverside Rumble Golf Tournament.