The Golden Hurricane defeated New Mexico to set up a championship clash against Auburn in the NIT tournament.
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‘Play fair with any partner’: How Tulsa Public Schools is expanding Special Olympics to increase participation
A cornhole tournament featuring nearly 300 students is part of a bigger push to include special education students in athletics.
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Oklahoma City Thunder foundation brings new technology to Tulsa Dream Center
The new “Wonder Room” gives north Tulsa students access to 3D printing and space to study, read and play.
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Golden Hurricane beats Wichita State in razor-thin NIT win
The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane started strong against Wichita State, faded in the middle and then pulled it out to win 83-79 and advance to the NIT semifinals. All photos Milo Gladstein/Tulsa Flyer
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane shine in first NIT appearance in a decade
The University of Tulsa is making a deep run into the tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals against Wichita State Tuesday.
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Thousands of athletes will flock to Tulsa for 2027 National Senior Games
More than 11,000 competitors above the age of 50 will arrive at The University of Tulsa next summer. Officials expect $48 million in economic impact.
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FC Tulsa sets sights on single goal in 2026: Bring championship home
After an eventful offseason, Tulsa’s pro soccer club wants to repeat its historic playoff run — with a different ending.
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To win title No. 18, Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington will have to keep overcoming the odds
The Hornets — and their proud alumni — expect to win state championships. Will 2026 bring another? Coach Eli K. Brown III says yes.
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In a match of top programs in the state, Booker T.’s boys’ basketball team falls to Millwood
Booker T., No. 1 in 5A, took on Millwood, No. 1 in 3A, with historic legacies on both sides.
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‘Bigger than Daytona’: Chili Bowl Nationals kicks off 40th anniversary in Tulsa
The 2026 edition will feature more than 400 drivers, making it the largest Chili Bowl Nationals since it began in 1987.
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From Booker T. to the ring, north Tulsa native paves path to become pro MMA fighter
Malik Thompson’s heart once belonged to the football field. Now, after years of training, the Booker T. Washington graduate is preparing for his first pro fight.
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A sellout crowd and conference title. Now FC Tulsa is a game away from winning it all.
FC Tulsa hosts the USL Championship Final Saturday for the first time in franchise history.