Sports

Dec. 18—Here’s a look at some keys to keep an eye on when No.

Ponca City Wildcats boys varsity basketball coach Ivan McFarflin can’t wait for the 2020-2021 season to get going. McFarlin isn’t alone as COVID-19 protocols have forced a number of teams to forgo any activities during December.

Dec. 17—Perhaps it is the pandemic that has led to many high school students having to do distance learning, or simply an excitement to join the Oklahoma State football program.

Dec. 16—The COVID-19 pandemic put the Big 12 and the rest of its Power 5 conference counterparts into a scheduling conundrum for much of the past few months.

Dec. 15—Al Horford left the NBA bubble in late August not knowing when he and the 76ers would play again. A schedule hadn’t been set for the next season, but several players were counting on a mid-January, or later, tip-off.

Dec. 16—STILLWATER — Mike Miles isn’t sure how he will react when he steps onto the court and sees Cade Cunningham on the opposite end.

Dec. 15—Before the season started, Oral Roberts coach Paul Mills reached out to Oklahoma’s Lon Kruger, anticipating the COVID-related cancellations and postponements that have plagued college hoops.

We are in the midst of the Christmas season and I am getting the urge to begin shopping for those on my list. Actually, there aren’t too many names on my list as my dutiful wife does most of the shopping for us. But I get joy in doing what shopping I do and sometimes need some suggestions to consider when I actually get around to it. I know it is getting late,

A number of Ponca City Wildcat football players were named to All-Conference and All-District teams, which were released last week. The honors represent the Big 10 Conference and District 6AII-2, both of which involve Ponca City.

Dec. 14—NORMAN — Alex Grinch wasn’t making a grand plea.