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NBA
Westbrook, fans should be held to higher standard
UPDATE — 3:48 P.M. Shortly after this article was published, the Utah Jazz announced that the offending...

Matt Ravis March 12, 2019
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NBA
The Stretch Four: Welcome to the soap opera
The NBA has long been my favorite soap opera, and, if you’re reading this, chances are it’s...

Matt Ravis November 14, 2018
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NCAA Football
Reaction: Sooners defense resets against TCU
FINAL: Oklahoma (6-1): 52, Texas Christian (3-4): 27 You had to wonder if, somewhere, Oklahoma’s former defensive coordinator...

Matt Ravis October 20, 2018
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy: Franchise Mock Draft
Round 1: No huge surprises here, save for Julio Jones going a bit early and Saquon Barkley...

Matt Ravis August 24, 2018
Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy Football: 2018-2019 Draft Rankings (PPR)
Late Night Fantasy is returning soon! Follow us on Twitter for more info on the show as well as updated draft rankings. Sean Thurmond, Matt Ravis, Aaron Davis, and Logan Kennedy (your LNF hosts) have compiled and aggregated a list of the top 200 draftable fantasy football players. Use this to gauge players’...

Matt Ravis August 13, 2018
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NBA
NBA Draft Preview: Why Luka Dončić should be the first overall pick
If you follow me on Twitter, you’re probably already well aware of my opinion on Luka Dončić. The...

Matt Ravis May 22, 2018
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Basketball Insider
WATCH: Felton, Abrines, Brewer, Grant react to 116-108 Game 1 victory over Utah
In Game 1 of what is assured to be a physical, scrappy series between Oklahoma City and...

Matt Ravis April 15, 2018
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NBA
For Thunder and Jazz, regular season cannot be counted on
It’s not often that the expression “the final hour” is meant literally, but Thunder and NBA fans...

Matt Ravis April 14, 2018
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NBA
Jon Hamm: After Underwhelming Regular Season, OKC Thunder Still Believe in Core Stars
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent most of the season making the trivial look grueling. A team...

Matt Ravis April 11, 2018
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Local College Sports
WATCH: Mike Stoops expresses support for Oklahoma teachers amidst walkout
Mike Stoops knows the plight of Oklahoma teachers firsthand. His father and sister were both educators, with...

Matt Ravis April 4, 2018
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NBA
Marcus Morris the hero as Celtics steal one from Thunder
The Thunder have dealt with some injury adversity this season to be sure. Steven Adams, Paul George,...

Matt Ravis March 20, 2018
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NBA
Thunder handle business against cellar-dwelling Suns
If you had only caught the Phoenix Suns’ play against the Oklahoma City Thunder this season (or...

Matt Ravis March 8, 2018
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NBA
DeRozan, Love are helping to lift the stigma of mental illness
It’s not easy to talk about yourself. It’s easy to talk about things you own, or your...

Matt Ravis March 6, 2018
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NCAA Football
Sooners and Cowboys at the NFL Combine: Monday update
The NFL Combine — known affectionately/derogatorily as the underwear olympics — is in full swing, with draft...

Matt Ravis March 5, 2018
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Corey Brewer’s debut, previewing Thunder/Rockets, and more!
Inauspicious debut for Brewer Few people — myself included — expected Corey Brewer to suit up for...

Matt Ravis March 5, 2018
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NBA
Report: Corey Brewer agrees to sign with Thunder
According to Yahoo Sports, Corey Brewer has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder following his...

Matt Ravis March 1, 2018
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NBA
The Thunder are in the Ruling Days of the NBA season
There’s a scene in the recent Netflix drama Ozark where Rachel, the owner of an inn and lodge in...

Matt Ravis February 26, 2018
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NCAA Basketball
Oklahoma Gets Back on Tournament Track With K-State Victory
Lately, it’s been a rough go for Lon Kruger’s Oklahoma squad. Since their home victory over TCU...

Matt Ravis February 24, 2018
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NBA
Fergie’s national anthem was historically bad
Last night’s pre-All-Star Game national anthem was bad. Like, historically bad. Fergie, member of the ubiquitous dance/pop/hip-hop...

Matt Ravis February 19, 2018
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NBA
All 48 Podcast — All-Star Break Edition
Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis talk the grindhouse that is the Western Conference, give out some mid-season...

Matt Ravis February 15, 2018
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NCAA Football
Lincoln Riley, Sooners round out National Signing Day with ninth ranked class
Although Oklahoma’s 2018 recruiting class was already was already loaded, the Sooners were able to add two...

Matt Ravis February 7, 2018
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NBA
After winning two in a row versus Dubs, Thunder fans ought to savor the moment
Last season, watching the Thunder play the Warriors was an exercise in frustration, futility, and hopelessness. It...

Matt Ravis February 7, 2018
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NBA
PODCAST: All 48 – Trade Deadline Preview
Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis take a look at trade deadline buyer, sellers, and who may be...

Matt Ravis February 5, 2018
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NBA
Report: League will not punish Russell Westbrook for contact with fan
The NBA will not hand down a suspension or fine to Russell Westbrook following an incident with...

Matt Ravis February 2, 2018
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NBA
Nuggets shrug off furious Thunder comeback in instant classic fashion
When an instant classic goes down such as it did Thursday night between the Oklahoma City Thunder...

Matt Ravis February 2, 2018
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Uncategorized
Thunder Dispatch Wizards 121-112, Westbrook Scores Season High
Although Bradley Beal had one a very Westbrookian night (stat-wise, at least), Russell Westbrook one-upped him with...

Matt Ravis January 26, 2018
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NBA
Westbrook, Thunder miss out on All-Star starting spot
Players, fans, and media alike have voted, and the All-star starting lineup has been released — although...

Matt Ravis January 18, 2018
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NBA
Russell Westbrook, Thunder Look to Keep Pedal to Floor Against the Suns
The Thunder are rolling, winners of their last two games by an average margin of nearly 24...

Matt Ravis January 7, 2018
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NBA
Injuries, Poor Defense, and Questionable Clutch Shots Sink Thunder on New Year’s Eve
After a slew of clutch victories in December, the Thunder have now dropped two straight close games....

Matt Ravis January 1, 2018
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NBA
Thunder Week in Review: DeMar DeRozan, New Uniforms, and the Roberson Effect
Just when you thought you had figured out the Thunder’s identity — an isolation-heavy offensive squad with...

Matt Ravis December 27, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Week in Review: Are the Thunder Turning it Around in Clutch Situations?
As if it hadn’t vanished when the Thunder (rather predictably) struggled out of the gate, the honeymoon...

Matt Ravis December 19, 2017
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NCAA Football
Former Oklahoma Running Back Mossis Madu Joins The Producer’s Show
Former Oklahoma running back and current CFL player Mossis Madu joined Matt Ravis, Logan Kennedy, and Aaron...

Matt Ravis December 16, 2017
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NCAA Football
Oklahoma Tight End Mark Andrews Wins Mackey Award
Oklahoma Junior tight end Mark Andrews has won the Mackey Award, presented annually to college football’s most...

Matt Ravis December 6, 2017
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NCAA Football
Protective Order Filed Against Oklahoma Running Back Rodney Anderson
A protective order has been filed against Oklahoma sophomore running back Rodney Anderson, court records show. The...

Matt Ravis December 4, 2017
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NCAA Football
Sooners, Mayfield Roll in 59-31 Senior Day Victory over West Virginia
Baker Mayfield all but secured the Heisman — if he hadn’t already — in his team’s 59-31...

Matt Ravis November 25, 2017
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NBA
PODCAST: First Take Thunder Post Game Show — Pelicans 114, Thunder 107
Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis break down another comeback loss by the Thunder:

Matt Ravis November 20, 2017
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Oklahoma Sooners
A Camera Caught Mayfield’s Sideline Antics, but Does it Change Anything?
Yep, Baker Mayfield got caught grabbing his crotch and hurling a few choice obscenities Kansas’s way after...

Matt Ravis November 19, 2017
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NBA
PODCAST: Thunder First Take Post Game Show – Thunder Fall to Spurs, 104-101
Matt Ravis and Hourly Pay Aaron Davis break down the Thunder’s disappointing loss to the Spurs in...

Matt Ravis November 17, 2017
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Fantasy Football
Week 11 — Late Night Fantasy Show Picks
Week 11 is here, and with it, a sense of urgency — if you hadn’t been feeling...

Matt Ravis November 15, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder News Roundup: Westbrook’s Charity Stripe Issues, Thunder’s PNR Woes, and Melo on a Dubious Ejection
Happy Autumn, Thunder fans. Although it’s officially been fall for a while now, those who live in...

Matt Ravis November 6, 2017
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NBA
Kanter, Melo Kindred Spirits on Thunder Opening Night
When asked about what interactions Enes Kanter may have with his ostensible best friend and ex-teammate Steven...

Matt Ravis October 19, 2017
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NBA
Undrafted Rookie PJ Dozier Will Wear Kevin Durant’s Old Number
PJ Dozier has made a splash in his first day with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder...

Matt Ravis October 17, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Josh Huestis’ Last Stand, Kanter Wonders if Westbrook Will Talk to Him, and more!
Hail and well met, my friends! The Thunder gave their best Sooners impression against the Melbourne united,...

Matt Ravis October 9, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Rockets (Preseason)
Follow along in real time with Franchise personalities and contributors: Preseason: Thunder vs. Rockets – 10/3/2017

Matt Ravis October 3, 2017
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NBA
Report: Russell Westbrook Signs Five Year Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
Sam Presti had checked every major box in the offseason, except for the biggest one — securing...

Matt Ravis September 29, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
How Will the New Look Thunder Play? Part One: ‘Melo and Russ
Once I heard the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Carmelo Anthony, I pored over...

Matt Ravis September 26, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony Hold Court at Thunder Media Day
Media days are usually standard fare: rote answers, coachspeak, and enough platitudes that it may as well...

Matt Ravis September 25, 2017
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NBA
Breaking: Carmelo Anthony Traded to Oklahoma City
A deal has been agreed upon to send Carmelo Anthony to Oklahoma City in exchange for Enes...

Matt Ravis September 23, 2017
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NBA
Report: Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Free Agent Guard Trey Burke
UPDATE: Trey Burke has reportedly reversed course on a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder and will...

Matt Ravis September 23, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
All 48 Podcast — Episode 5 — KD Twitter Drama & NBA Spelling Bee ft. All-American Mayes and TV’s Jerry
Thanks to Jerry Ramsey and Sam Mayes for joining me for the fifth episode of the All...

Matt Ravis September 21, 2017
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NBA
Steven Adams, OKC Thunder visit the Monarchs at the OKC Zoo
Steven Adams, Enes Kanter, and a slew of other Thunder players migrated to the Oklahoma City Zoo...

Matt Ravis September 20, 2017
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NBA
Nike, Thunder Unveil New ‘Statement’ Uniforms
NBA 2K18 let the cat out of the bag, but Nike and the Oklahoma City Thunder have...

Matt Ravis September 15, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Thunder Hire Former Magic GM, Westbrook’s Jordan Brand Extension, and More
Thunder hire former Magic GM Rob Hennigan Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reports that the Oklahoma City...

Matt Ravis September 13, 2017
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NBA
All 48 Podcast — Episode 4 — Guest Nikki Kay Talks Westbrook, Lakers, Kyrie/Isaiah Thomas, and more!
Major props to Nikki Kay for joining me for the fourth episode of the All 48 ‘cast!...

Matt Ravis August 24, 2017
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Basketball Insider
All 48 Podcast — Episode 3 — Westbrook Extension Status, KD Skipping White House, Northwest Division Preview, and more!
Aaron Davis joins Matt Ravis to talk Russell Westbrook’s contract extension (or lack thereof), Kevin Durant’s decision...

Matt Ravis August 18, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder ’17-’18 Regular Season Schedule Announced
The NBA has unveiled the Thunder’s 2017-2018 regular season schedule, with an opening day matchup against the...

Matt Ravis August 14, 2017
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NBA
Patrick Patterson Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Patrick Patterson underwent an arthroscopic knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the...

Matt Ravis August 10, 2017
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Uncategorized
Thunder News Roundup: Thunder to Play in Mexico, Warriors Covet Paul George, and more!
With only 69 days until the Thunder play (this is where you yell ‘NICE’), it’s just about...

Matt Ravis August 9, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
All 48 Podcast — Episode 2 — Reviewing and Forecasting the Thunder’s Young Core
Aaron Davis (A.K.A Hourly Pay Aaron) joins Matt Ravis to break down Thunder players 25 and under...

Matt Ravis August 3, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alex Abrines!
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alex Abrines! The Thunder’s sophomore Spanish sharpshooter turns 24 today. You can direct your well...

Matt Ravis August 1, 2017
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NBA
Report: Russell Westbrook to Play Against James Harden, Chris Paul in Drew League
Russell Westbrook typically enjoys his offseasons to himself and his teammates. Coming this Sunday, last year’s MVP will...

Matt Ravis July 28, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Updated Uniforms, Westbrook Organizes Workouts, and more!
Two New Nike Uniforms — Sort Of Nike has given us a look at the Association and...

Matt Ravis July 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder News Roundup: Carmelo and OKC ‘Circling’ Each Other, and More…
It only took a week for the rumor mill to wind back up after being silent for...

Matt Ravis July 24, 2017
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NBA
Kyrie Irving Reportedly Requests Trade From Cavs, Seeks Bigger Role
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were on top of the basketball world just one year ago, they’re now...

Matt Ravis July 21, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Report: Thunder Sign Dakari Johnson to Guaranteed Two-Year Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed former Kentucky big man Dakari Johnson to a guaranteed two-year deal,...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NCAA Football
Hugh Freeze Resigns as Ole Miss Head Coach Amid Escort Service Controversy
Ole Miss announced Thursday night that Hugh Freeze has resigned as head football coach. ANNOUNCEMENT | Hugh...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander: O.J. Simpson, Big 12 Media Days, and more!
You can listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes Thursdays from 12-1 P.M.

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
NBA
Something Seems a Little Off About the New Russell Westbrook Bobblehead
Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double en route to securing the NBA MVP award, so it only follows that he get a commemorative bobblehead — or in this case, a pair of bobbleheads. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a pair of special edition Russell Westbrook bobbleheads. pic.twitter.com/Cwvjn74IEu —...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: New Uniforms, Dakari Johnson, and Enes Kanter as Woj
While the late part of June and the early part of August had a slew of NBA...

Matt Ravis July 19, 2017
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NBA
Nick Collison Reportedly Signs One Year Deal With Thunder, Will Retire in OKC
Mr. Thunder himself will be returning to the Thunder for one more year before hanging it up...

Matt Ravis July 14, 2017
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NBA
NBA Tweaks Trade Deadline, Time Outs, Schedules in Rule Changes
The NBA’s Board of Governors passed down a number of rule changes today. While none of them...

Matt Ravis July 12, 2017
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NBA
NBA Power Rankings: Way-Too-Early Edition
Although the NBA season is still a little under four months away, the offseason intrigue has sparked...

Matt Ravis July 12, 2017
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NBA
PODCAST: Big3 Player Marcus Banks Joins MMM Ranch
You can listen to the MMM Ranch with Sam, Colby, and Cara weekdays from 3-6 P.M.

Matt Ravis July 10, 2017
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NBA
Andre Roberson Returns to Thunder on Three-Year, $30 Million Contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed defensive stalwart Andre Roberson to a three-year, $30 million deal, ESPN’s Adrian...

Matt Ravis July 5, 2017
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NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Ex-Raptor Patrick Patterson
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have completed a free agent deal with stretch-forward...

Matt Ravis July 5, 2017
NBA
Thunder NBA Free Agency Update: Taj Gibson Signs with ‘Wolves, Rudy Gay Rumors Fly
According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, Taj Gibson has reached terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $28 million deal. Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year, $28M deal with Minnesota, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017 Although the Thunder would have...

Matt Ravis July 2, 2017
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NBA
Report: Paul George Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City...

Matt Ravis June 30, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered With Sam Mayes, Rufus Alexander, and Kelly Gregg
Listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes every Thursday from 12 to 1 P.M on 107.7...

Matt Ravis June 29, 2017
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Oklahoma Sooners
PODCAST: Torrance Marshall Joins the G-Men
Former Sooner linebacker Torrance Marshall (1999-2000) joined the G-Men. You can hear Erik Gee, Anthony Fogle, and...

Matt Ravis June 27, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
Russell Westbrook Wins the 2017 NBA MVP Award
Although there was plenty of waiting to do before the verdict was passed down — the last game...

Matt Ravis June 26, 2017
Local Pro Sports
Sam Mayes Joins the Franchise Morning Show to Talk About His UFC Experience
You can listen to The Morning Show with Mike Steely, Andrew Gilman, Jessie Stone, and Geoff Roughface from 5:30 to 9 every weekday:

Matt Ravis June 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Select Terrance Ferguson 21st Overall in the NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Terrance Ferguson, the 19 year-old shooting guard from Australia, with the...

Matt Ravis June 23, 2017
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Local College Sports
PODCAST: Oklahoma Associate Head Coach Ruffin McNeill Joins Sam, Colby, and Cara On the mMm Ranch
New OU associate head coach and defensive tackles coach Ruffin McNeill joined the mMm Ranch. You can...

Matt Ravis June 22, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
PODCAST: UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier Joins Sam, Colby, and Cara on the MMM Ranch
UFC fighter Daniel Cormier previews his July 29th fight against Jon Jones:

Matt Ravis June 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Locker Room Unfiltered 6/15: Sam Mayes, Rufus Alexander, and Kelly Gregg Unveil the Oklahoma All-Stoops Team
Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander discuss The Franchise’s All-Stoops team:

Matt Ravis June 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Report: Lincoln Riley Hires Ruffin McNeill In First Move as Head Coach
New Oklahoma Football head coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as an assistant coach, who is moving...

Matt Ravis June 14, 2017
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College
Randy Heitz, Mickey Tettleton React to Firing of Pete Hughes
Executive producer of 107.7 The Franchise Randy Heitz Former professional baseball player and Franchise baseball insider Mickey...

Matt Ravis June 12, 2017
Basketball Insider
Taking Stock: Russell Westbrook’s Best Triple-Doubles of the Season
Trying to take stock of any one player’s season can be a dizzying challenge. 82 games is a hell of a stretch, a marathon arguably more arduous than any other stretch pro sports has to offer. (Yeah, I know baseball is 162 games — it’s just that 50% of the season is...

Matt Ravis June 12, 2017
NBA
NBA Finals Game 4: KD to Wait for His Ring, Cavs’ Historic Shooting Night, and Draymond Ejection Shenanigans…
Game 4 of the NBA Finals was for everyone who had (rightfully) proclaimed that the playoffs had been lackluster as a whole. Let’s take a look at the bullet points from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 137-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors: KD Not a Champion Yet I advised my Twitter followers yesterday...

Matt Ravis June 10, 2017
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Media
Locker Room Unfiltered 6/8: Sam Mayes, Anthony Fogle, and Kelly Gregg

Matt Ravis June 9, 2017
Local College Sports
Report: Bob Stoops Retiring After 18 Years as Oklahoma Football Head Coach
According to The Oklahoman, Bob Stoops will be stepping down as head coach after 18 years at the helm of Oklahoma football. According to Berry Tramel, a source said offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley will replace Stoops as head coach. Apparently, Stoops will remain with Oklahoma “in some capacity.” “Bob got to do it...

Matt Ravis June 7, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Durant, Curry Shine in Game 2 Blowout of the Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it closer than they did in Game 1, but that didn’t mean much....

Matt Ravis June 5, 2017
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College
Mini Podcast: Oklahoma Softball Rolls in College World Series
Geoff Roughface, Aaron Davis, and Matt Ravis discuss the Sooners’ first two days at the Women’s College...

Matt Ravis June 3, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Warriors Punch Cavs in the Mouth in Game 1
The Warriors ended up with a 113-91 victory, but the game never felt even that close. It...

Matt Ravis June 2, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander 6/1

Matt Ravis June 1, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Assistant Maurice Cheeks Hospitalized in Philadelphia
Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks underwent a ‘medical emergency’ on a flight to Philadelphia, The Franchise has...

Matt Ravis June 1, 2017
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Media
Sam Mayes Calls Delilah With a Touching Message For His Wife

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Kelsey Plum of the San Antonio Stars Joins Dylan, Todd, and Dez
Kelsey Plum, who made her WNBA debut yesterday, talks the perception of women’s basketball, James Harden comparisons,...

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Five Potential Offseason Targets for the Thunder
The worst place a team can be in the NBA is stuck in limbo. In functional terms,...

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Halftime
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered 5/25, Commercial Free
Catch Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes every Thursday at 11.

Matt Ravis May 25, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Bob Przybylo of Sooners Illustrated Joins the G-Men to Discuss Bedlam, Recruiting, and More…

Matt Ravis May 24, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
Enes Kanter Has Proven that Athletes Can Be Effective Activists
Athlete activism has come under heavy fire recently , often with an ugly, implicit, coded message behind...

Matt Ravis May 23, 2017
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College
Oklahoma Softball: Sooners Come Back From Brink of Elimination to Advance to Super Regional at Auburn
Patty Gasso’s Sooner softball squad is heading to the Super Regionals to face Auburn in a rematch...

Matt Ravis May 22, 2017
NBA
Enes Kanter Released After Being Detained in Romanian Airport
Thunder center Enes Kanter said in a tweet on Saturday morning that he was being detained in a Romanian airport. His passport had apparently been cancelled by his home country of Turkey. Kanter explained the situation in a video: I’m being held at Romanian airport by Police!! pic.twitter.com/uYZMBqKx54 — Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter)...

Matt Ravis May 20, 2017
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Local College Sports
Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander 5/18
Listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes on 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma City and 107.9...

Matt Ravis May 18, 2017
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OU Football
PODCAST: Bob Przybylo Talks Recruiting, Likelihood of Lincoln Riley as Bob Stoops’ Successor
Bob Przybylo joins Erik Gee, Anthony Fogle, and Jerry Ramsey to talk OU football, including recruiting and...

Matt Ravis May 17, 2017
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Halftime
PODCAST: How would Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith Sound at .24?
Charles Barkley: Stephen A. Smith:

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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College
PODCAST: OU Softball head coach Patty Gasso Voices Displeasure With Sooners’ Regional Seeding on G-Men
Patty Gasso is not thrilled with her team’s seeding. Find out why she thinks the Sooners were...

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Russell Westbrook’s Wife Nina Gives Birth To Couple’s First Child, Noah Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina welcomed their baby boy into the world today, Noah Russell Westbrook....

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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NBA
Twitter Fingers: Enes Kanter’s Best Tweets
For all of his shortcomings, we know that Thunder big man Enes Kanter’s Twitter game is strong....

Matt Ravis May 15, 2017
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College
Why Baker Could Win the Heisman in 2017
It’s a difficult thing for Sooner fans to reckon with, but the Baker Mayfield era at Oklahoma...

Matt Ravis May 10, 2017
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NBA
Lil Wayne Brings Out Russell Westbrook in OKC Show
Multi-Grammy award winner Lil Wayne was in Oklahoma City last night, and he invited a star-studded group...

Matt Ravis April 28, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Exit interviews: Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo, Steven Adams, and more…
The Thunder conducted exit interviews just one day after a defeat to the Houston Rockets in the...

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
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NBA
Billy Donovan Exit Interview
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan talks about the season in his exit interview:

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
NBA
Westbrook, Thunder Ousted by Rockets in Game 5
The Thunder’s season came to an end a little earlier than players and fans alike are used to, losing an elimination game 105-99 against the Houston Rockets. Although the Thunder held a five point lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Rockets snapped off a quick 10-2 lead early in the period,...

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets, Game 5
The Thunder try to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in Game 4 in Oklahoma City. It’s...

Matt Ravis April 25, 2017
NBA
Next Question: What Will it Take for the Thunder to Win Game 5?
Billy Donovan and his squad have their work cut out for them. Although a 3-1 lead can’t be described as insurmountable — we saw it happen twice in the playoffs last year, all memes aside — considering that two of the three possible remaining games are in Houston, and that the Thunder...

Matt Ravis April 25, 2017
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NBA
Nene, Rockets Put Thunder on the Brink of Elimination
Andre Roberson made life difficult for James Harden for the duration of the game, but a vintage...

Matt Ravis April 23, 2017
NBA
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Rockets Game 3
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew of insiders and personalities: A Twitter List by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 21, 2017
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Uncategorized
Despite Early Lead, Thunder Collapse Late in Game 2
The Thunder had the lead comfortably in hand until a fourth quarter collapse doomed them. Despite Russell...

Matt Ravis April 20, 2017
Thunder Basketball
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets Game 2
Follow along with stats, analysis, and commentary from our crew of insiders, personalities, and other guests: 04/19 OKC @ HOU – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 19, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
Three Adjustments for the Thunder to Make Ahead of Game 2
A playoff series is like a chess match. In the early stages, the opposing players and coaches...

Matt Ravis April 18, 2017
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NBA
Thunder fall to Rockets in Game 1 Rout
Although a series can be as long as seven games, the Thunder’s performance in Game 1 was...

Matt Ravis April 17, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Game 1, Thunder at Rockets
04/16 OKC vs. HOU – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 16, 2017
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Local College Sports
Former Oklahoma Cornerback Parrish Cobb Arrested in Connection to Armed Robbery
According to a press released released by the Norman Police Department, former Oklahoma cornerback Parrish Cobb was...

Matt Ravis April 13, 2017
Basketball Insider
Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Nuggets
Follow along in real-time with analysis and commentary from our crew of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other special guests: 04/12 OKC vs. DEN – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 12, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Notches Triple-Double Record, Game-Winner Against the Nuggets
As has happened so many times this season, things looked grim on the road against a team...

Matt Ravis April 10, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Misses Triple-Double, Adds to MVP Argument in Victory over Grizzlies
The stage was set for Russell Westbrook to record history, to grab his 42nd triple-double of the...

Matt Ravis April 6, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Grizzlies
04/05 OKC @ MEM – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 5, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Bucks
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/04 OKC vs. MIL – Curated...

Matt Ravis April 4, 2017
Dallas Cowboys
Sources: Tony Romo heading into broadcasting with CBS
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is leaving football and going into broadcasting with CBS, league sources told ESPN. Romo has reached a verbal agreement with CBS to be its No. 1 color commentator — replacing former NFL quarterback Phil Simms — alongside play-by-play veteran Jim Nantz, sources confirmed to ESPN. He also had...

Matt Ravis April 4, 2017
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NBA
Hornets Sting Thunder as Westbrook Notches 40th Triple-Double
The Charlotte Hornets’ unique brand of three-point shooting and gritty defense proved too much for the Thunder...

Matt Ravis April 2, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Hornets
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/02 OKC vs. CHA – Curated...

Matt Ravis April 2, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Assistant Anthony Grant Hired as Head Coach of Dayton
The Dayton Flyers have announced the hiring of Thunder assistant Anthony Grant for their head coaching vacancy....

Matt Ravis March 30, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook Makes History, Leads Thunder to Comeback Victory
After 73 games of a season in which Russell Westbrook had been incessantly making history, it should have come as no...

Matt Ravis March 29, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Magic
03/29 OKC vs. ORL – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis March 29, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook’s Furious Run Fuels Double-Digit Comeback
Coming off of a performance in which Russell Westbrook lost the MVP (at least in the eyes...

Matt Ravis March 28, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Mavericks
Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/27...

Matt Ravis March 27, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Beard Trumps Brodie In Battle for the MVP
A game that had been billed as a battle to decide the Most Valuable Player Award ended...

Matt Ravis March 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets
Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/26...

Matt Ravis March 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
A. Suave Francisco of The Suave Report, Inside Thunder, Talks Westbrook MVP Odds and More
A. Suave Francisco joined the NBA Insider’s Show and The Producer’s Show to talk Thunder, the NBA,...

Matt Ravis March 25, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Roll Over as Warriors Achieve Season Sweep
We know the script by now, and it apparently doesn’t change when the Warriors are missing their...

Matt Ravis March 21, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Warriors
03/20 OKC vs. GSW – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis March 20, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Wallop Raptors in Toronto as Westbrook Notches Fourth Straight Triple-Double
A game that had potential playoffs seeding implications for both teams had a minuscule amount of buzz...

Matt Ravis March 17, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Raptors
Follow along with our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other guests: 03/16 OKC@ TOR – Curated...

Matt Ravis March 16, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook’s 32nd Triple-Double Moves Him Closer to Big O as Thunder Defeat Jazz
Russell Westbrook had 33 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in the Thunder’s victory over the Jazz,...

Matt Ravis March 12, 2017
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Local College Sports
Fayetville Police Make Baker Mayfield Arrest Video Public
Fayetville Police have released video of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield being tackled and detained by police in...

Matt Ravis March 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Westbrook Notches 31st Triple-Double As Thunder Thump Spurs
Russell Westbrook notched his 31st triple-double of the season to push the Thunder to a 102-92 victory...

Matt Ravis March 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Spurs
Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other special...

Matt Ravis March 9, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Full Highlights: Westbrook Scores Career High 58 In a Loss to the Blazers
It’s never a good sign when one of your team’s players scores a career high of 58...

Matt Ravis March 8, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers
Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Matt Ravis March 7, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Westbrook’s Triple-Double, Game-Winner Lift Thunder Over Jazz
His 30th triple-double of the season wasn’t enough — Russell Westbrook wanted to win the game. His...

Matt Ravis March 1, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Defeat Pelicans on the Back of Westbrook’s 29th Triple-Double
Russell Westbrook completely took over the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points in the final frame of Oklahoma...

Matt Ravis February 27, 2017
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NBA
NBA Trade Deadline Report: How Can Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott Help the Thunder?
A trade sending Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and Anthony Morrow to the Chicago Bulls for forwards Taj...

Matt Ravis February 23, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Mid-Season Progress Report
Between Kevin Durant (and his mom), Enes Kanter (and his chair), and Russell Westbrook (and his historic season),...

Matt Ravis February 20, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook Dominates the Knicks, Grabs 27th Triple-Double
Despite a very shaky start for the Thunder, Russell Westbrook and his teammates were able to rally...

Matt Ravis February 16, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Despite Arduous Senior Season, Jordan Woodard Leaves One of OU’s All-Timers
Jordan Woodard was never meant to be an alpha leader, like, say, Russell Westbrook. On media day,...

Matt Ravis February 15, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Display Emotional Hangover in Big Loss to Scott Brooks, the Wizards
Perhaps an emotional hangover was to be expected for the Thunder after Saturday’s events, and it seemed...

Matt Ravis February 14, 2017
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Basketball Insider
For Westbrook and Durant, It’s Not Personal; It’s Business
Sports fandom wouldn’t exist in its current form without some level of belief, and Oklahoma City is no...

Matt Ravis February 12, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Thunder Liveblog: Thunder Vs. Warriors
Follow along with live analysis and commentary from Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others: 2/11 OKC vs....

Matt Ravis February 11, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook, Thunder, Shut Down LeBron and the Cavs
Despite the day-long dialogue on the ethics of sitting star players–a report saying that LeBron James, Kyrie...

Matt Ravis February 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Pacers
Follow along with live analysis and commentary with our Thunder Insiders, personalities, and others: 2/6 OKC @...

Matt Ravis February 6, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Handle Blazers, 105-99: Full Highlights
The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business at home on a Sunset Sunday, winning 105-99 against...

Matt Ravis February 6, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers
2/5 Thunder vs. Blazers – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis February 5, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Dominates Late, Leads Thunder Past Grizzlies
Russell Westbrook displayed utter dominance down the stretch against the Grizzlies. Westbrook initiated a 15-0 run by...

Matt Ravis February 4, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder vs. Grizzlies
Follow along with live analysis of the action with our cast of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and...

Matt Ravis February 3, 2017
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NBA
Back-To-Back Proves Disastrous for the Thunder
Coming off of a road-home split in back-to-back games for the Thunder, OKC was outscored a combined...

Matt Ravis February 2, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Bedlam Slips Out Of Sooners’ Grasp in Last-Minute Collapse
Coming into the inaugural bedlam matchup of the Kruger-Underwood era, the Sooners had won 17 of the...

Matt Ravis January 31, 2017
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Recruiting
How One Oklahoma Recruit Can Help With Austin Seibert’s Struggles
Austin Seibert wasn’t himself last season. In his first season in Norman, Seibert was fairly reliable, knocking...

Matt Ravis January 30, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Notches 24th Triple-Double as LeBron, Cavs Drub Thunder
Russell Westbrook notched his 24th triple-double of the season, scoring 20 points, adding 13 rebounds and 10...

Matt Ravis January 29, 2017
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NCAA Football
OU Recruiting Spotlight: Levi Draper
Levi Draper is a four-star interior linebacker out of Collinsville, Oklahoma. Draper is the no. 4 ILB...

Matt Ravis January 27, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Beat Mavs At a Big Cost
The Thunder eventually beat the beleaguered Mavericks 109-98, but it was quite a costly victory for them:...

Matt Ravis January 27, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Hold Off Pelicans as Westbrook Passes Larry Bird in Career Triple-Doubles
Russell Westbrook’s 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists helped push the Thunder past the New Orleans...

Matt Ravis January 26, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Hits Game-Winner to Lift Thunder Over Jazz
It doesn’t always (or even often) happen this way, but Russell Westbrook took what was given to...

Matt Ravis January 24, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Jazz
Follow along with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and other guests: Thunder @ Jazz –...

Matt Ravis January 23, 2017
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NBA
Kevin Durant Has the Last Word With the Thunder–Again
Yet again, Kevin Durant had the last word. At this rate, it seems like he always might....

Matt Ravis January 19, 2017
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NBA
Undermanned Clippers Thrash Uninspired Thunder
Despite missing Blake Griffin and only getting one half from Chris Paul, the Clippers overpowered Russell Westbrook...

Matt Ravis January 17, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Fend Off Kings as Westbrook Posts 20th Triple-Double
The Thunder did their best to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in their 122-118 road...

Matt Ravis January 16, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Kings
A curated list of tweets from our Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others. Thunder @ Kings -...

Matt Ravis January 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Oklahoma Breaks Losing Skid as Woodard Returns to Starting Lineup
The Sooners broke their cold streak on an icy night in Norman against Texas Tech, winning 84-75...

Matt Ravis January 15, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook’s 19th Triple-Double Not Enough to Get Past ‘Wolves
Extreme highs, plummeting lows–it’s the Thunder way, and has been since their inception in 2008. After playing...

Matt Ravis January 14, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Timberwolves
A list of curated tweets from Franchise personalities and Thunder insiders. Thunder @ Timberwolves - Curated tweets...

Matt Ravis January 13, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Get Revenge Against the Grizz, Westbrook Grabs 18th Triple-Double
Last time Russell Westbrook and the Thunder took on the Memphis Grizzlies, it ended badly for all...

Matt Ravis January 12, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder vs. Grizzlies
Check out our liveblog with tweets from various Franchise Thunder insiders and personalities: Thunder vs. Grizzlies - Curated...

Matt Ravis January 11, 2017
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Local College Sports
Despite Great First Half, Sooners Sputter Against Jayhawks in the Second
It was a tale of two halves for the Sooners: the first magnificent and electrifying, and the...

Matt Ravis January 11, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Win Big in Windy City
The Thunder played one of their best wire-to-wire games last night against the Bulls, winning 109-104 in...

Matt Ravis January 10, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Bulls
Thunder @ Bulls - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis January 9, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Handle Nuggets, Westbrook Grabs 17th Triple-Double
There are games that, even in early January, are squarely in the ‘must-win’ category. Not that the...

Matt Ravis January 8, 2017
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Local College Sports
Oklahoma Loses Fifth Straight Late Against TCU
Despite leading for the better part of the game, the Sooners fell 60-57 at the hand of...

Matt Ravis January 4, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Sooners, Minus Woodard, Blown Out by No. 4 Bears in Conference Opener
The news that Jordan Woodard would miss his second-straight game came shortly before game time, and the writing...

Matt Ravis December 31, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Thump Heat, Westbrook Grabs 15th Triple-Double
An already thin Miami Heat squad was even thinner Tuesday night, missing two starters: Goran Dragic and...

Matt Ravis December 28, 2016
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NBA
Russell Lumps Timberwolves in Third Straight Win
For as surly as he can be with the media, there’s no doubt about it: Russell Westbrook...

Matt Ravis December 26, 2016
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NBA
Undermanned, Undersized Hawks Slip Past Thunder
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The undermanned and undersized Hawks took the Thunder to task Monday night, winning a...

Matt Ravis December 20, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Notches 22 Assists, Triple-Double in Victory Over Suns
In a game where Russell Westbrook set a career high in assists, achieved another triple-double, and his team notched a...

Matt Ravis December 18, 2016
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NBA
Sucking the Marrow Out of Life: In Remembrance of Craig Sager
I saw Craig Sager for the first and last time at a Thunder practice. It was the...

Matt Ravis December 15, 2016
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NBA
No Triple-Double, No Problem: Monster Second Half Pushes Thunder Past Celtics
Basketball is so often a game of streaks, and a few notable ones were broken en route...

Matt Ravis December 12, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook’s Triple-Double Pushes Thunder Past Ailing Hawks
The Hawks and the Thunder are no strangers to streaks this season. Atlanta had won six in...

Matt Ravis December 6, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Grabs Fifth-Straight Triple-Double as Thunder Outlast Undermanned Pels
Photo by Layne Murdoch | NBAE via Getty Images Russell Westbrook grabbed yet another triple-double–his fifth-straight and...

Matt Ravis December 5, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Notches Triple-Double, Outscores Wizards in OT
It says a lot about the mental strength of a player who can recover from a poor...

Matt Ravis December 1, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Outlast Knicks in the Garden, Westbrook Now Averaging Triple-Double
It’s becoming pedestrian, folks–that is, if it hasn’t already. I’m talking, of course, about Russell Westbrook’s triple-double habit. He...

Matt Ravis November 29, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook, Morrow Lead Thunder Past Pistons
The Oklahoma City Thunder found revenge against the Detroit Pistons, beating them 106-88 Saturday night. The Pistons won the...

Matt Ravis November 27, 2016
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Uncategorized
Thunder Fall 115-111 to Teague, Pacers in Overtime
The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-111 in an overtime thriller. Jeff Teague was phenomenal in...

Matt Ravis November 21, 2016
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OU Football
Oklahoma Beats West Virginia 56-28, Forces Pivotal Bedlam Game
The No. 9 Sooners handled business in a wintry Morgantown, beating the Mountaineers 56-28. With Oklahoma State’s...

Matt Ravis November 20, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Over Nets 124-105, Westbrook Notches Fourth Triple-Double
The Thunder played three quarters of good defense, and that was all it took against a patchwork...

Matt Ravis November 19, 2016