
Baker Mayfield and Jalen Williams Join Forces to Build Oklahoma City’s New Professional Soccer Club
The investor group, which also includes Russell Westbrook, Jozy Altidore and the Chickasaw Nation, will develop a stadium under the MAPS 4 plan.
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The investor group, which also includes Russell Westbrook, Jozy Altidore and the Chickasaw Nation, will develop a stadium under the MAPS 4 plan.

A group of high‑profile athletes and investors announced a partnership to launch a sustainable USL Championship soccer club and a multipurpose stadium district in Oklahoma City, slated for a 2028 debut.

The city’s newest franchise, slated to debut in 2028, is backed by high‑profile investors including Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone, with Echo Investment Capital leading a $1 billion development that blends sport, retail, hospitality and public space.

Coach Bucky McMillan outlines a demanding schedule that includes SEC rivals, the Battle 4 Atlantis, and the ACC Challenge, while highlighting roster improvements and offseason focus.
Bennett Stirtz was selected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and promptly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a move highlighted by coach Ben McCollum as a perfect fit for the Iowa forward.

The Kentucky Wildcats standout overcame injuries and a transfer to deliver a decisive shot that propelled his team to the Elite Eight, earning a second‑round NBA draft selection.

The Kentucky senior guard was selected 41st overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he will look to extend a Wildcats‑to‑NBA pipeline that has produced multiple MVP‑caliber players.
Otega Oweh’s selection by the Oklahoma City Thunder marks the culmination of a standout college career, as he prepares to play alongside Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Cason Wallace.

How the World Cup is reshaping women's soccer in Oklahoma, from upgraded facilities at Oklahoma State to a planned 2028 professional league in Oklahoma City

The Joe Gaither Show reflects on Alabama's softball season conclusion, highlights roster additions, and examines the team's sluggish 2027 football recruiting while previewing next year's slate of opponents.

Travis and Jake Kilmer, longtime soccer enthusiasts from Oklahoma City, discuss how the World Cup’s excitement could accelerate the sport’s popularity among youth in their state.

The Oklahoma City Football Club’s summer league offers college women’s soccer players a unique chance to train and compete during the offseason, blending skill development with real‑world experience.
Mark Howard, a former Manchester United trainee, and Colin Carmichael, head coach at Oklahoma State, share insights on why mental preparation and extra work separate the best from the rest.

Now in its 28th year, the SOY Summer Basketball program draws 200‑250 teens each Friday night, offering free food, music, prayer and on‑site mental health resources.

The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship with a citywide parade, while the league grapples with offseason questions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama and coaching vacancies across the country.

Former Oklahoma standout Rufus Alexander is returning to the state’s football landscape as defensive coordinator at Mount St. Mary's High School, while the University of Oklahoma undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its coaching and support personnel.

Three Kansas City residents with a shared love of soccer and faith will watch four World Cup matches this summer and volunteer at the FIFA Fan Festival.

Branko Vukas, a defenseman from Dyer, Indiana, will join the Miami RedHawks for the 2026‑27 season after a standout career in the USHL and NAHL.
A high school basketball player from Oklahoma City shares his favorite Braum’s order, pregame music, coaching ambitions, and dream partnership with Nike.

Ethan Girdner’s 46 goals and 15 assists helped the Sallisaw Black Diamonds clinch a 3‑2 victory over Oklahoma City Heritage Hall, delivering the program’s first Class 4A title since 1997.

The Seattle Storm's valuation has soared to $425 million, driven by championship success, visionary ownership and a push to bring the NBA's SuperSonics back to Seattle.

Vanderbilt University has begun its official summer practices, spotlighting standout players who will shape the team's rotation and strategy for the upcoming season.
The New York Knicks have clinched a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, sparking citywide excitement and a renewed hope for a championship after a 27‑year wait.

The Commodores are focusing on three bench players — Berke Buyuktuncel, T.O. Barrett and Ethan Mgbako — who could shape the team’s depth and performance heading into the new campaign.