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Hogan's 51-yard FG lifts No. 13 Houston 46-45

Case Keenum walked off the field, his hands on his helmet, as No. 13 Houston appeared destined for defeat.

Buckram scores 2 TDS as UTEP beats Tulsa 28-24

Donald Buckram ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 29 seconds left in the game, to help UTEP beat Conference USA rival Tulsa 28-24 on Wednesday night.

WNBA's Detroit franchise moving to Tulsa, Okla.

The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock are moving to Tulsa in hopes that a small-yet-enthusiastic market will embrace what will be the city's only major pro sports team.

No. 5 Boise State holds off Tulsa 28-21

Kellen Moore threw two short touchdown passes to Tommy Gallarda, and No. 5 Boise State survived a late scare from Tulsa to escape with a 28-21 victory Wednesday night in one of the last road tests standing between the undefeated Broncos and the BCS.

Tulsa breezes past Rice 27-10

G.J. Kinne completed 21 of his 32 passes and threw a 39-yard touchdown to A.J. Whitmore in the fourth quarter to lead Tulsa to a 27-10 victory over the winless Rice Owls Saturday night.

Kinne leads Tulsa past Sam Houston State 56-3

G.J. Kinne threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns in two quarters as Tulsa demolished Sam Houston State 56-3 on Saturday.

No. 12 Sooners beat Tulsa 45-0 for second shutout

Game by game, Landry Jones is mastering his role as a stand-in for Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford.

Kinne guides Tulsa past New Mexico 44-10

G.J. Kinne threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns Saturday to help Tulsa defeat New Mexico 44-10.

Five killed in Tulsa passenger plane crash

Five people were killed when a small passenger plane crashed in a Tulsa park Saturday morning, NBC affiliate KJRH reported.

Tulsa beats Tulane, 37-13, in Kinne's debut

G.J. Kinne's debut as Tulsa quarterback was almost as good as Damaris Johnson's homecoming.

Okla. group eyeing WNBA team gets more time

The WNBA has extended a Sept. 1 deadline by a few weeks for an investment group to line up funding to bring a team to Tulsa in time for the 2010 season, a member of the group said Wednesday.

Investors announce plan to bring WNBA to Tulsa

A group of investors unveiled plans Wednesday to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa, even as the league president warned that there is a Sept. 1 deadline to firm things up for the beginning of the 2010 season.

Wojcik agrees to 6-year contract at Tulsa

Doug Wojcik has agreed to a six-year contract to remain Tulsa's basketball coach.

Auburn rolls over Tulsa into NIT quarterfinals

The Auburn Tigers had no trouble slipping into the NIT quarterfinals for the first time.

Tulsa beats Northwestern 68-59 in NIT

Jerome Jordan scored 16 points and Ben Uzoh added 13 to help Tulsa beat Northwestern 68-59 in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night.

Memphis wins 4th straight C-USA tourney title

Tyreke Evans scored 18 points and Robert Dozier added 18 points and 14 rebounds Saturday, leading No. 4 Memphis past Tulsa 64-39 for its fourth straight Conference USA tournament title.

Tulsa beats UAB 70-67

Ray Reese scored 17 points, added six assists and led a second-half Tulsa rally as the Golden Hurricane beat Alabama-Birmingham 70-67 in Friday night's semifinal at the Conference USA tournament.

Tulsa routs Rice 73-51

Ray Reese scored 22 points and Tulsa got off to a quick start, defeating Rice 73-51 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament on Thursday.

Jordan leads Tulsa to ragged 60-50 win over Rice

Jerome Jordan scored 15 points, including eight in a row during a second-half run that carried Tulsa past Rice 60-50 on Saturday.

Central Florida edges Tulsa 74-72

A.J. Rompza scored with 0.1 seconds left and Central Florida overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Tulsa 74-72 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Dozier leads No. 8 Memphis past Tulsa, 63-37

Robert Dozier scored a career-high 23 points, Tyreke Evans added 13 and No. 8 Memphis routed Tulsa 63-37 Wednesday night for its 15th straight victory.

Tulsa beats Marshall 73-57

Justin Hurtt scored 19 points as Tulsa defeated Marshall 73-57 on Wednesday night.

Tulane survives against Tulsa 76-75

Daniel Puckett scored 22 points to lead Tulane past Tulsa 76-75 on Wednesday night.

Tulsa knocks off Charlotte 65-50

Justin Hurtt hit a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 15 points to lead Tulsa to a 65-50 victory over Charlotte on Saturday.

Tulsa defeats Southern Mississippi 67-58

Jerome Jordan scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lift Tulsa over Southern Mississippi 67-58 on Wednesday night in the Conference USA opener for both teams.

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4 Major Religious Leaders In Tulsa - Our Opinion On Suicide
Source: tulsaworld.com

The Tulsa World is doing a week long expose on suicide: signs & symptoms, the aftermath, resources to get help, etc, etc. They asked members of the 4 major religions in the state for their opinion on this subject.

Suspect thought he was in Tulsa
Source: The Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman

A man arrested last weekend on a DUI complaint in Oklahoma City told police he had been drinking in Stillwater and thought he had driven to his hometown of Tulsa.

Tulsa teen alleges Abercrombie & Fitch store did not hire her because of religious head scarf -- latimes.com
Source: The L.A. Times

Tulsa teen alleges Abercrombie & Fitch store did not hire her because of religious head scarf

Previously arrested illegal alien kills 74-year-old psychologist
Source: Examiner

On September 1, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested Mexican national Roberto Salvador Alvelais-Torres, 28. He is accused of hitting and killing Beverly Duffield, 74, with his SUV, while she was riding her bicycle, and then fleeing the scene.

Tulsa Woman Sentenced To 107 Years In Prison
Source: newson6.com

- On Tuesday, convicted drunk driver Kimberly Graham learned she'll spend the rest of her life behind bars." At Tuesday's sentencing, a Tulsa County District Court judge opened up the floor for the family of the five victims to speak"

Barack Obama, John McCain and the Language of Race
Source: The New York Times

It was not that long ago that black people in the Deep South could be beaten or killed for seeking the right to vote, talking back to the wrong white man or failing to give way on the sidewalk.

Former Expo Square boss files lawsuit - KJRH.com
Source: kjrh.com

Rick Bjorklund claims the Tulsa Fair Board breached his contract when it fired him.

Caravan To Catch A Killler-a Mother's Mission For All Daughters

I recently finished the 2nd CARAVAN TO CATCH A KILLER. I was continually surprised, yet grateful for all the care and concern, that was paid to Brittany's murder and related issues.

Hillary aka "Miss Speak": Snifters in Tulsa?

"Say what?" March 2008 will not go down as the best month for politicians in America. As series of scandals and "mis-statements" have plagued all three major candidates for the Presidency, as well as other prominent politicians across the country.

Richard Roberts resigns as Oral Roberts University president
Source: tulsaworld.com

Embattled Oral Roberts University President Richard Roberts resigned Friday following nearly two months of allegations that he and his family misused university and ministry resources.

Hunt Properties pays $4.6M for ONG station in Owasso
Source: The Journal Record

Hunt Properties of Dallas paid $4.6 million to Oneok Inc. for an Oklahoma Natural Gas service station in Owasso, clearing the way for Hunt's phase-three expansion of the Smith Farms Marketplace.

Owasso gets more restaurants.
Source: tulsaworld.com

Owasso, Oklahoma is brimming with more restaurants and retail stores, becoming a destination for Tulsans, Bartlesvillains, Kansans, etc.

Commentary: If the PGA Championship wants more respect, dump Tulsa and CBS
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

I really like Tulsa but it has one big drawback: Every year around this time, August inevitably shows up, bringing with it the sort of heat that would melt a monkey. The heat has been all the talk here at the 89th PGA Championship, and with good reason.

Rick Martino: Tiger continues pursuit of Jack's record : Golf : TCPalm
Source: TCPalm.com

With today's final round of the 89th PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., defending PGA Champion Tiger Woods will look to fend off the best players in the world, as he seeks his 13th major championship in pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' all-time record of 18 …

PGA Championship notebook: Aaron Oberholser fights through injuries
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

Aaron Oberholser re-fashions his swing due to injuries, Rory Sabbatini meets his fans, and the players' thoughts on the "improved" No. 18 at Southern Hills

Southern Hills Country Club will challenge PGA Championship field
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

Playing to 7,198 yards and a 136-slope rating from the tips, Southern Hills will play to a par of 70 at the PGA Championship, which should help to keep the leaders' scores from going very far under par, though in comparison to the 2007 Masters and British Opens, more scoring poss …

Black Wall Street - Tulsa History 1830 to 1921
Source: blackwallstreet.org

Today is the 86th Anniversary of Memorial Day Weekend of 1921, which is also known as the Tulsa Riots.

Shoplifter Dies In Walmart Custody
Source: KOTV.com

An investigation is underway into how a would-be shoplifter died at a Tulsa Wal-Mart. Tulsa Police say the suspect died after trying to escape security guards at the Wal-Mart near Admiral and Memorial Monday night.

Tulsa to dig up car buried in 1957
Source: CNN

The car, which was buried in brand-new condition under the lawn of the Tulsa County Courthouse in 1957, is scheduled to be unearthed June 15 as part of the Oklahoma Centennial. [...] When the car was buried, a contest was announced to award the car and a $100 savings account to …

Talking about Good and Bad Muslims-Jamal Miftah case gets more bizarre/***Updates****

Last week I seeded an article about a Pakistani Muslim immigrant in Tulsa Oklahoma who was barred from his community mosque after writing a letter to the local newspaper excoriating terrorists and Al Qaeda. He apparently wrote:

Tulsa and Southern Miss to battle in huge early season CUSA tilt
Source: tulsaworld.com

Chances are that one of these two teams will win the Conference USA title this year. So we'll get a good early season handle tonight when they battle in a Tuesday Night showdown.

Dad Arrested After Toddler Wanders Into Strip Club
Source: local6.com

A Kansas man was arrested at a Tulsa strip club after police said his toddler son was left in a cold car and found wandering into the club.

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