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10 inspiring photos from the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

Meet the winners!

April brought the running world a slew of incredible races. On Monday, April 15, runners met up at the starting line for the 128th Boston Marathon. A handful of days later, thousands of runners joined in on the 44th London Marathon. These two massive events gained international attention, but they aren’t the only April marathons worth taking a look at. Last week, one city right in the middle of the United States invited runners to take part in a weekend full of fun racing events for a good cause. These events were part of the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Learn more about the race here, and check out stunning photos from this year’s event below.

Join Riversport OKC for these 13 outdoor adventures

It’s time for adventure.

The North Canadian River used to flood Oklahoma City. So, in the 1950s, the Corps of Engineers redirected the flow, leaving a dry ditch. 

“We used to joke that we mowed the river two or three times a year,” said Mike Knopp, executive director of Riversport, a nonprofit foundation encouraging people to get active outdoors. “You stayed away from the river. It was right through the heart of town, so it did a lot to divide the community.”

But since a $53.5 million project brought back seven miles of river in 2004, the renamed Oklahoma River has become a major draw for local and international athletes. The enormous Riversport complex is at the heart of this shift. “We wanted to infuse a more active outdoor culture in OKC,” Knopp said. “We don’t have an ocean. We don’t have mountains. So we wanted to try to create these experiences.” On a hot July day, I experienced Riversport. Here are 13 adventures you can try with Riversport OKC.

A wide river in a city.
The Oklahoma River. / Photo by Teresa Bergen

Oklahoma City still No. 1 despite fewer first-place votes than British Columbia in latest 2022-23 Mizuno WGCA NAIA coaches poll

The latest Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll for NAIA has Oklahoma City on top.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the results of its most recent Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll for the NAIA programs, the third one of the 2022-23 season.

For the second poll in a row, British Columbia collected more first-place votes but fewer overall votes and thus remains second behind top-ranked Oklahoma City.

Keiser is third, Dalton State is fourth and Cumberland is fifth.

Rank University (First-place votes) Points
1 Oklahoma City (1) 55
2 British Columbia (5) 50
3 Keiser 43
4 Dalton State College 39
5 Cumberland 26
T6 Loyola New Orleans 23
T6 William Carey 23
8 SCAD Savannah 19
T9 Taylor 13
T9 Texas Wesleyan 13
Others receiving votes: Ottawa University – Arizona (12); Truett McConnell (5); Milligan (4); Mount Mercy (2); SCAD Atlanta (2); Briar Cliff (1)

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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British Columbia gets more first-place votes, but Oklahoma City remains No. 1 in 2022-23 Mizuno WGCA NAIA coaches poll

British Columbia garnered six of the eight first-place votes but Oklahoma City collected more overall points.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the results of its most recent Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll, the second one of the 2022-23 season.

In NAIA, British Columbia garnered six of the eight first-place votes but Oklahoma City collected more overall points to remain atop the rankings.

Keiser moves up two spots to the No. 3 spot.

Dalton State is No. 4 and SCAD Savannah rounds out the top five.

Rank University (First-place votes) Points
1 Oklahoma City (2) 73
2 British Columbia (6) 68
3 Keiser 59
4 Dalton State College 50
5 SCAD Savannah 47
6 William Carey 35
7 Cumberland 29
8 Loyola New Orleans 27
9 Texas Wesleyan 21
10 Ottawa Arizona 8
Others receiving votes: Taylor (7); SCAD Atlanta (4); Menlo College (3); Truett McConnell (3); Milligan (2); William Penn (2); Briar Cliff (1); Embry Riddle Aeronautical (1)

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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Oklahoma City starts No. 1 in 2022-23 Mizuno WGCA NAIA preseason coaches poll

Despite getting just one first-place vote, Oklahoma City will start in the pole position atop the ranking.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has announced the results of the 2022-23 preseason Mizuno WGCA coaches poll for NAIA women’s golf.

Despite getting just one of the seven first-place votes, Oklahoma City will start in the pole position atop the ranking.

Defending NAIA champion British Columbia will start in the second spot.

Dalton State College comes in at No. 3.

Check out the complete preseason poll.

Rank University (First-place votes) Points
1 Oklahoma City (1) 64
2 British Columbia (6) 60
3 Dalton State College 55
4 SCAD Savannah 45
5 Keiser 43
6 William Carey 34
7 Texas Wesleyan 26
8 Loyola New Orleans 19
9 Cumberland 18
10 SCAD Atlanta 8
Others receiving votes: Truett McConnell (5); Menlo College (4); Milligan (4)

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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Texas moves to the WCWS semifinals with a 5-2 win over Arizona

The Longhorns become only the second unranked team in Women’s College World Seris history to make it to the semifinals.

With their backs against the wall in an elimination game, Texas softball came through with clutch pitching and timely hits to take down Arizona 5-2.

The heroics came in the fourth inning as JJ Smith stepped up to the plate with two runners on base, down 2-1. She then launched a towering flyball into the right-field seats to give Texas a 4-2 lead.

The Horns were able to hold on to that lead via an outstanding relief effort from Estelle Czech. The lefty kept the Wildcats’ bats from getting anything going the rest of the way.

The Longhorns become only the second unranked team in Women’s College World Seris history to make it to the semifinals. Texas will face a familiar foe in the semifinal round as the Horns will need to knock off Oklahoma State twice to reach the championship game.

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Oklahoma City women’s golf is unanimous No. 1 in NAIA Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll

In the Mizuno WGCA Coaches poll for NAIA, Oklahoma City is the unanimous No. 1 team.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) has announced the results of the most recent Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll. This is the fourth and final poll of the 2022 spring season.

In NAIA, Oklahoma City remains the unanimous No. 1, Keiser and Dalton State College each hold steady at No.2 and No. 3, respectively.

The 2022 NAIA women’s golf national championship is set for May 24-27 at Lincoln Park West in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Rank University (First-place votes) Points
1 Oklahoma City (7) 70
2 Keiser 59
3 Dalton State College 56
4 University of British Columbia 46
5 SCAD Savannah 42
6 Loyola of New Orleans 34
7 Embry Riddle Aeronautical 28
8 William Carey 24
9 Texas Wesleyan 15
10 Menlo College 7
Others receiving votes: Milligan College (3); Ottawa University – Arizona (1)

 

OKC Thunder quotes: Sam Presti talks about his long-term future with the team

“I know I’m not going to be the last general manager for the Thunder because there’s an end to everything, but I’m not thinking about that right now.”

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti spoke with the media on Monday to conduct his exit interview and answered a variety of questions during his over two hours-long press conference. One of the topics brought up was just how much longer he can envision himself as the Thunder GM.

Presti has been on the job since 2007 and concluded his 14th season under the helm, which makes him one of the longest-tenured general managers in the NBA. Despite being a seasoned veteran, Presti is still the young age of 44 years old. When asked about his long-term future with the franchise, Presti deflected giving a definitive answer but states that he loves working for Oklahoma City and that he is currently focused on the short term of returning the franchise to contention again. Here’s his full response:

“Well, the first thing I’d say, when you’re asking that question, what was running through my mind was the team. Like when you’re saying — I was thinking you were saying the team is so important to the community, the team is so — I’m just, like I said before, a representative of that, of the logo, as I would say everyone that works for the organization is.

I do think the team is important to the community. Myself, I don’t really think about it in those contexts. I think that — I think this is a great place. I think that the Thunder is really, really critical to so many different aspects of Oklahoma City, and I hope it stays that way.

As far as myself individually, I don’t really think like that. Like I’ve never been one that thinks about — I just kind of focus, like this is where I am, this is what I need to do. I know I’m not going to be the last general manager for the Thunder because there’s an end to everything, but I’m not thinking about that right now. I am laser focused on how do we make sure that the team is positioned and set up as great as it can be. I love being a part of that. I love being a part of that.

But my mind doesn’t go to like all the different — all that stuff.”

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Oklahoma City University stands alone at No. 1 in NAIA Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll

OCU has won its last two events: The Kyle Blaser Invitational and the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has unveiled the latest Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll.

This is the third poll of the 2022 spring season.

In NAIA, Oklahoma City University claims the top spot after receiving all but one first-place vote. Keiser University comes in at No. 2 with the remaining vote, followed by Dalton State College at No. 3.

OCU has won its last two events: The Kyle Blaser Invitational and the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic.

They’ll play next week at the Sooner Athletic Conference Championships.

Rank University (First Place Votes) Points
1 Oklahoma City University (6) 69
2 Keiser University (1) 62
3 Dalton State College 56
4 SCAD Savannah 44
5 University of British Columbia 43
6 Loyola University New Orleans 33
7 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 32
8 William Carey University 20
9 Texas Wesleyan University 17
10 Menlo College 6
Others Receiving Votes: SCAD Atlanta (2); Ottawa University – Arizona (1)

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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Keiser, Oklahoma City tied at No. 1 in NAIA Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll

Keiser and Oklahoma City each collected 76 total points and four first-place votes.

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has unveiled the latest Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll. This is the second poll of the 2022 spring season.

In NAIA, Keiser and Oklahoma City find themselves tied atop the poll. Both teams received 76 total points and both garnered four first-place votes. Keiser was No. 1 in the previous poll.

Dalton State College remains at No. 3, British Columbia is No. 4 and SCAD Savannah checks in at No. 5.

Rank University (First Place Votes) Points
T1 Keiser (4) 76
T1 Oklahoma City (4) 76
3 Dalton State College 61
4 British Columbia 51
5 SCAD Savannah 47
6 Loyola New Orleans 42
7 Embry Riddle Aeronautical 34
8 William Carey 23
9 Texas Wesleyan 20
10 Menlo College 6
Others Receiving Votes: Ottawa – Arizona (2); SCAD Atlanta (1); Taylor (1)

About the Women’s Golf Coaches Association

The Women’s Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. The WGCA was formed to encourage the playing of college golf for women in correlation with a general objective of education and in accordance with the highest tradition of intercollegiate competition. Today, the WGCA represents over 650 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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