by Tim Farley
But then, the good guys started to get their legs under them, got rid of the nervousness associated with the NBA Finals and started to play like the same team that swept Dallas, beat the Lakers in five and then handed San Antonio a Western Conference thrashing. Read more

by Tim Farley
At the time of this column, Oklahoma City was leading the seven-game series by a 3-2 count. While players shoot, rebound and play defense, it’s the coaching staff that puts the game strategy in place. It is the coach – in this case, Thunder chief Scott Brooks – who provides the influence, expertise and wisdom for these young players. Read more

by Tim Farley
As a senior, Carman has hit .387 with 19 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 50 RBIs. Carman is a three-time all-Sooner Athletic Conference performer, two-time SAC gold glover, 2010 honorable-mention NAIA all-American and 2010 NAIA gold glove award winner. Read more

by Tim Farley
injuries treated in emergency departments are children’s injuries, but half of all sports injuries can be prevented,” said Dr. David E. Nonweiler, physician with Central States Orthopedic Specialists, a GlobalHealth network provider. “We want families and their children to enjoy this summer sports season, but keep these safety tips in mind. Read more

by Tim Farley
An afternoon session for students in fourth through eighth grades will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This group of campers will go through daily drills and receive advanced instruction. Campers will play a minimum of one basketball game per day.. Read more

by Tim Farley
After losing grasp of Game 1 and then failing to stop the San Antonio offense in Game 2, the Thunder has its back against the wall. Sure, star Kevin Durant is playing well and scoring and point guard Russell Westbrook is churning out points and assists. Read more

by Tim Farley
An afternoon session for students in fourth through eighth grades will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This group of campers will go through daily drills and receive advanced instruction. Campers will play a minimum of one basketball game per day.. Read more

by Tim Farley
  Oklahoma City University baseball player Chad Carman, of Midwest City, was named to the All-Sooner Athletic Conference first team as a catcher. Carman, a senior, has posted a .383 batting ave Read more

by Tim Farley
The camp, designed for girls entering first through eighth grades, will focus the fundamentals of fielding, throwing, batting and pitching. Campers will receive a t-shirt, and awards will be handed out the last day of the camp.. Read more

by Tim Farley
The winners were Zachary McReynolds (boys 11-13), Kate Strickland (girls 8-10), Reagan Travis (girls 14-16), Eli Poor (boys 14-16), Aden Roper (boys 14-16) and Rachel Harris (girls 11-13).. Read more

by Tim Farley
After the game, Thunder head coach Scott Brooks joked that Perkins was “on pace for 48.” On a more serious note, Brooks said Perkins “gives us everything he has. He brings toughness, aggressiveness and a defensive mentality to the team. If he didn’t do that, he wouldn’t play much. Read more

by Eastword Staff
year in a row, joining Kameron Gray in 2007-08 as the only other back-to-back male Jim Wade Award winner. He has led the Stars to the 2010 Sooner Athletic Conference baseball tournament championship, 2011 and 2012 SAC regular-season titles, win three NAIA Championship Opening-Round Tournaments to advance. Read more

by Tim Farley
Del City wrestler Jamie Shawver, seated center, signed a letter of intent with Oklahoma City University last week. In the 2011-2012 season Shawver wrestled at 160 pounds and compiled a 30-5 record. He was a two-time state qualifier and was a member of the first team All-State Large School West team. Read more

by Eastword Staff
The 2012-2013 Jarman Middle School cheer squad members are, bottom row, l-r, Sierra Roberson, Presley Orr and Amya McLelland. Top row, l-r, are Alexandria Cotton, Zi’Keria Jean, Hannah Hill, Kayla Billings and Katie Tow.. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins jams home two points in a recent game, left photo, and then makes his point known as he heads down court. So far this season, Perkins is averaging 4.9 points a game, 6.3 rebounds and one block in 26.6 minutes played per contest. Read more