American Ninja Warrior is a competitive sports show where contestants try to conquer demanding obstacle courses while on a timer. Off camera, the program’s culture extends beyond those gunning to win $1 million – that’s where gyms across Oklahoma get into the act.
Venn Johns, owner of BA Ninja Warrior Gym in Tulsa, says athletes interested in this sport, often...
Despite Oklahoma’s strong tradition in amateur bowling, the state had rarely hosted major events in the sport until recently.
The U.S. Bowling Congress had its nationals in 1985 and 1993 in Tulsa, and the Professional Bowlers Association had tour competitions at 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City in the 1960s and at The Lanes at Coffee Creek in Owasso in 2005.
Today,...
Fall athletics in Oklahoma high schools revolve around football, with cross country, volleyball and fast-pitch softball vying for a distant second in terms of fan interest.
Frequently overlooked in this part of the country is a sport that, like football, unites fearlessness, eye-hand coordination, speed, strength, endurance, finesse, explosiveness and aggression. And it’s played by young women.
“Field hockey is a...
In his 47th season coaching football, Butch Davis is a gridiron lifer.
For Davis – born in Tahlequah, a graduate of Bixby High School, and in his third season as head coach at Florida International University in Miami – the seeds for his long tenure in the game were sown in Oklahoma.
“My father was a high school coach at Grove...
Bell's Amusement Park, a staple at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds for 55 years before closing in 2006, might come back to life soon.
Owner Robby Bell said Thursday in a Facebook post that plans for a rebuilt park could be released this fall. The full post is below:
“Hello from the Bells team!! Thank you for liking the official Bell's Amusement...
Since 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed to create an awareness about the prevalence of suicide in the world and to create a commitment to help stop it.
If you or someone you know needs help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, exists to help both those directly affected by suicidal thoughts and those worried about a loved...
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Tulsa’s Great Raft Race – Sept. 2 – River West Festival Park
From tulsaraftrace.com: Get ready for the 5th year of the Great Raft Race's revival on the Arkansas River. Watch to see who sinks or swims and get first peeks into the majestic homemade rafts at the Race Launch Party from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Case...
As an engaged consumer, you should be searching for the top quality candidates to give your business.
Maybe you’re in need of a lawyer or exceptional medical care. Perhaps you’re on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, or itching to book a cosmetic procedure. You could be in the trenches of a home renovation and needing skilled interior design...
A giant airport for conventional and hypersonic jets.
A station for bullet trains or hyperloop pods.
Launch pads for satellite delivery and space tourists.
Stands for sky taxis and autonomous ride services.
A subterranean highway with separate lanes for human-driven and autonomous vehicles.
A place called MidOK.
These elements make up part of a transportation hub between Oklahoma City and Tulsa in 2049 that KKT...
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Jennifer Hankins comes from a family deeply rooted in its community; her father and grandfather both served as mayor and city counselor in Kansas City, where the family also owns a bowling alley. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in political science, Hankins worked in nonprofits, the Wyandotte County...
