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Jenni Carlson
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Sports columnist, occasional news enterprise writer, The Oklahoman. Mom. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Be kind. Email: [email protected]
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It absolutely was. A great reminder of the power of being in the building for games. My kid will never forget that night, and neither will I.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 6h
From that vantage point? No. Our photographer's weren't allowed in that position.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 8h
The rings? The banner? The night the Thunder celebrated its title?
'Yeah, it was surreal," SGA said.
Yes, Shai, it was.
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OKC Thunder raises NBA championship banner on historic, 'surreal' night to open NBA season
On a night the Thunder celebrated its NBA championship one last time before tipping off a new season, surreal was the whole mood in OKC.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 1d
Some sports days in OKC are slow. Then there's this week. Thunder opener/banner drop/ring ceremony and the 1,000-day celebration for the 2028 Olympics back to back.
That meant two A1 stories for me today.

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Why OKC Thunder has reasons to believe keeping together this Big Three will be different
As the Thunder opens the season, there will be a wiry, sharpshooting reminder of OKC's last great iteration. Why this time could be different.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 1d
Oklahoma City: Olympic city? You'd better believe it.
Less than a thousand days to blast off.

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Why countdown to 2028 Olympics in Oklahoma City got real. 'Oh, boy, here it comes'
Olympic events coming to Oklahoma City became even more real Monday when LA28 held its 1,000-days-out celebration not in Los Angeles but in OKC.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 3d
The Thunder is loved around Oklahoma. But around the NBA world? That lovable up-and-coming team that once won hearts now wants to rip them out and stomp all over them. It wants to dominate.

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After winning NBA title, is OKC Thunder still lovable or basketball's biggest threat?
The lovable Thunder is a thing of the past. Not in Oklahoma, but around the basketball world, the grievances are many. Why? "The Thunder are a threat."
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 11d
Greetings from the new press box at the Cotton Bowl. We will get to experience the south end zone along with 46,000 or so of our Sooner friends.
Cotton Bowl field before the OU-Texas football game.
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Jeff Patterson @jeffapatt.bsky.social · 12d
Friday's OklahomanSports & A1 covers:

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 20d
The story behind the colors that Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided to use for the colorways with his first signature shoe.
“It being my first sneaker,” he told me, “I wanted it to have a little bit more meaning behind it."

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The inside story behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new Converse signature shoe colors
Four colorway versions of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe will be released worldwide on Oct. 2. Here's the meaning behind the Converse Shai 001.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 23d
The longer I worked on this story, the more I struggled to comprehend how the bus crash involving the Minco High School softball team didn't end in tragedy.
To the coaches, players and parents, you are forever in my heart.

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'A miracle': How the Minco school bus crash forged a bond like nothing on a softball field could
When a Minco school bus carrying the softball team crashed in early September, it flipped three times, but no one died. They see the crash as 'a miracle.'
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Jeff Patterson @jeffapatt.bsky.social · 24d
Sunday's @OklahomanSports section:

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 24d
On an afternoon no one knew quite what to expect from Oklahoma State, an offense that had been largely stagnant through three games came alive. Not enough to win but enough to give OSU something that has been in short supply for nearly a year.
Hope.

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Oklahoma State football got no moral victory vs Baylor, but offense brought hope | Carlson
On an afternoon no one knew what to expect from Oklahoma State, an offense that had been largely stagnant through three games came alive against Baylor.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 25d
Really like what Trent Howland is doing. Thought he was great at Oregon before he got hurt, but he's got good pace, good patience, nice vision.
I like Rodney Fields for OSU, but Howland looks stout.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 25d
That's Oklahoma State's first TD vs a Power Four opponent since Nov 23 of last season.
Quite a drought.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 25d
Three plays on that Baylor scoring drive -- all chunk plays. 27-yard pass. 17-yard run. 34-yard TD pass.
Yikes.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 26d
If you need a softball fix — and who doesn't?!?! — meet one of the best young players in the country.
She just happens to be from Oklahoma.
She'll also be playing this weekend at Devon Park along with some of the best young players in the world. Go, get your fix!

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Why OU softball commit Goose Hutchens is the latest example of the sport's growth in Oklahoma
Softball was dominated by West Coast talent for years, but OU commit and Wagoner star Goose Hutchens is the latest indication that softball here is booming.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 27d
Hart Lee Dykes sometimes wondered if Oklahoma State would ever feel as strongly about him as he came to feel about it.
Friday, the Cowboy receiver will be inducted into the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Why Hart Lee Dykes' Hall of Honor induction is healing for Oklahoma State football great
As OSU prepares to induct this year’s class into the Athletics Hall of Honor, no honoree has a more fascinating path than Hart Lee Dykes.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 27d
Oklahoma State football fans might be celebrating Mike Gundy's firing, but 18 years after The Rant, I won't be joining in.

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Carlson: Oklahoma State football fans can celebrate Mike Gundy's firing, but I won't be
Monday was the 18th anniversary of The Rant. The next day, Oklahoma State fired football coach Mike Gundy. What did Oklahoman columnist Jenni Carlson think about it?
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 28d
We had so much coverage of Oklahoma State's firing of Mike Gundy. So much thoughtful and insightful coverage, too.
Check it out here: www.oklahoman.com/sports/cowbo...
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Oklahoma State Cowboys, OSU Football, OSU Basketball, OSU Sports from oklahoman.com.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 28d
Why there's never been a bigger hire at Oklahoma State.
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Oklahoma State AD Chad Weiberg's biggest challenge is replacing Mike Gundy | Carlson
Chad Weiberg made the difficult decision to fire Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy. But now comes the really difficult part for the AD.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 29d
Weird times: Me offering Mike Gundy advice on how to repair his damaged legacy at Oklahoma State.
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How could Mike Gundy repair his damaged Oklahoma State football legacy? Millions of ways
As Oklahoma State higher-ups try to figure out what to do about Mike Gundy, he could do something to significantly improve how he will be remembered.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · Sep 22
That Auburn win was big for Oklahoma for lots of reasons, but one in particular stood out.
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Why OU football's victory vs Auburn proved Sooners have returned to relevance | Carlson
On an afternoon OU locked in a slugfest with Auburn and came out victorious, the Sooners learned they don’t have to be perfect to win in the SEC.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · Sep 20
Guillory. My bad! Yeesh.
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Auburn is clearly going after Courtland Gilliroy. True freshman is being test. Will be a fun battle to watch.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · Sep 20
Auburn is clearly going after Courtland Gilliroy. True freshman is being test. Will be a fun battle to watch.
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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · Sep 20
Remember, Tulsa lost to New Mexico State and got drilled by Navy.
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