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Hornets trade Bridges to Suns

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are continuing their offseason overhaul.

Staying calm to win it all

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The Chickasha Cardinals 8U baseball team shows off its championship rings following its 16-15 win over the Vian Wolverines to capture the OK Kids 8U State Championship Saturday at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park, despite a late comeback attempt by the Wolverines.

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MLB proposes contract limits for new collective bargaining agreement

Saturday, June 27, 2026

(AP)–Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association.

Clinton’s Timmy Sorter puts all of his strength behind his swing during the Reds’ first-round game of the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament Thursday at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton falls in first round of 8U baseball tourney

Saturday, June 27, 2026

With the summer sun beaming down on Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park Thursday, the Clinton 8U baseball team was unable to keep up with the Chickasha Cardinals, as the Reds fell 12-3 in the first round of the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament.

Damian Puentes of the Altus Diamond Dawgs swings mightily at the ball during the first game of the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament Thursday at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Putting in all of the strength

Friday, June 26, 2026

Putting in all of the strength

Clinton’s Easten Powell scans the field during a 7-on-7 game in the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton football working hard over summer break

Friday, June 26, 2026

During the Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon Wednesday at the Frisco Center, firstyear Clinton football coach Trevor Powers talked about the team and what he has seen from his program during the offseason workouts.

Rhett Blundell, left, and Lyndon Perry unroll a tarp to put on one of the fields at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park Tuesday to protect it from the rain. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton to host 8U State Baseball Tournament

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Once again, Clinton will be at the center of the 8U athletics world this week, as the OK Kids 8U Baseball State Tournament will be held at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park starting today and will conclude on Saturday.

Ryann Tapaha throws the ball back to the pitcher during Clinton’s softball game in the OK Kids 8U Softball State Tournament at Schumacher Fields at Acme Brick Park. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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Future All-Stars

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

New Clinton baseball coach Cooper Rhoads, right, talks with Azreal Fierros prior to the start of the Reds’ home game against Weatherford this summer. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Young coach looking to build baseball program

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

It is a new era of Clinton High School baseball as Cooper Rhoads has officially been hired as the head coach to replace longtime coach Kelly Gaunt in the dugout.For Rhoads, he said taking over Clinton’s baseball program is everything to him.

New Clinton softball coach Janie Worthington pitches during a game for the University of North Texas. CDN | Courtesy photo

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New Clinton softball coach brings experience

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

With Michael Deatherage off to Sentinel to coach baseball, Clinton did not have to look far as his assistant coach Janie Worthington has been promoted to the head position.For Worthington, she said she is thrilled to be able to be put into this position.“I’m really excited,” she said.