Nolan Richardson Steps Down, Teresa Edwards Named Interim Coach
Following the Shock’s game against Phoenix co-owner David Box met with Coach Nolan Richardson at which time it was determined it was in the best interest of the team and organization for the General Manager/Coach to step down and turn over coaching responsibilities on an interim basis to Teresa Edwards, the Director of Player Personnel for the team.
Trent Tucker Tennis Produces Competitive Winners
Since its inception in 2002, the Trent Tucker Tennis Academy, one of only four United States Tennis Association () certified regional training facilities in the country, has produced many highly competitive players who have received college scholarships and achieved national rankings. By 2009 the Academy’s players had won 46 Missouri Valley Championships and two national championships.
Plank Joins OU Football Radio Crew
Chris Plank, the program director at AM1430 and AM1300 The Buzz in Tulsa, has been named the new sideline reporter for broadcasts on the Oklahoma Sooners Football Radio Network.
Tulsa Area Professional Sports Light up Summertime
TULSA TALONS
Piling up points and yards in bunches, the Tulsa Talons’ 81-51 victory over Utah at the Center on June 11 allowed the Arena Football League franchise to erase a two-game losing streak. The points were the most for Tulsa since joining the new and the most in the league this season.
Tulsa Tough Wows Home Crowd and Pro Bike Circuit
Tulsa Tough 2011 blew through town in a blaze of glory. Thousands of local spectators gathered around the courses to watch one of the best urban bicycle events in the nation.
Women’s US Open 9-Ball Championships Held
Defending champ vs. the world’s best woman player in the history of pool. Who would win? That was the big question and it got answered in a big way as Allison Fisher took the title from 2x US Open Champion Ga Young Kim in a heated battle that Allison won 7-4.
Tulsa Hosting World League Volleyball, USA vs. Brazil
The Men’s Volleyball team, ranked No. 5 in the world will take on the No. 1 ranked Brazil team in two World League Volleyball matches June 24 and 25 at the University of Tulsa’s Reynold’s Center. Matches both nights will begin at 7 p.m.
Extraordinary Play Highlights Jim Thorpe All-Star Game
The Jim Thorpe All Star football game between the Urban and Suburban teams saw action at a very high level. The urban teams consisted of Tulsa Public and area private school players and the Suburban team consisted of players from surrounding communities.
Patriot Cup a Huge Success, Boost to FOH & Region
Approximately 2,500 spectators watched spirited play at the Second Annual Patriot Cup held at The Patriot Golf Course in Owasso.
The event supports the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships and other assistance to families of fallen or disabled veterans.
McCall Awarded Backstom Honor
: The Central Hockey League has recognized Tulsa Oilers broadcaster and media relations director Steve McCall with the Ralph Backstom Soul of Service award for the 2010-11 season.
GTR Student Athlete of the Year
John Carradini of Union is the Student Athlete of the Year. Carradini has been awarded this honor for his outstanding efforts and devotion to his studies, his team and his community.
Saint Francis Tulsa Touch Partners with VeloNews and Cox
Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is pleased to announce its partnership with VeloNews and Cox Communications to provide live streaming of the pro men’s and women’s races on VeloNews.com. “From the beginning, we’ve invested in our use of technology and video to enhance the event” said Malcolm McCollam, Event Director. “Last year we caught the vision of how we could take our event to the world and we are pleased to debut our broadcast on VeloNews.”
OSU Releases New Football Season Tickets
With the football season ticket renewal process completed, the Oklahoma State athletic department has announced the release of new season ticket options with new seat locations.
Four Cowboys Drafted By MLB
Oklahoma State had four players selected in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Tuesday as pitchers Chris Marlowe and Mike Strong and infielders Mark Ginther and Zach Johnson each heard their names called during the draft proceedings.
Two More Cowboys Selected On Draft’s Final Day
Oklahoma State had two players selected on the final day of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Wednesday, bringing their total for this year’s draft to six.
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