OKGazette.com - Sports http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/articles.sec-123-1-sports.html <![CDATA[Walk for Williams - ]]> Walk for Williams
4 p.m. Saturday
Stars & Stripes Park
3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive
walk4williams.org
473-4514
$20-$50
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<![CDATA[Running for Chris - A Guthrie marathon benefits Free to Live and honors the memory of a committed animal rescuer. ]]> See Spot Run
9 a.m. Saturday
Harrison Avenue and Second Street
Guthrie
theseespotrun.com
$20-$30

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<![CDATA[Attempting a reversal - Oklahoma’s wrestling greats grapple with the International Olympics Committee to return the sport to the games. ]]> Oklahoma’s wrestling heavyweights are pinning their hopes that the sport will return to the Summer Olympics on a global alliance that includes Russia, Turkey and Iran. ]]> <![CDATA[Get your kicks - Attention, fútbol heads: Pro soccer is here!]]>

Oklahoma City FC vs. Austin Aztex
7:30 p.m. Saturday
Oklahoma City University,
2501 N. Blackwelder
OklahomaCItyFC.com
232-7223
$10-$30

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<![CDATA[Enter the dragon - Dragon boating grows in popularity on the Oklahoma River.]]> When you ponder outdoor activities in Oklahoma City, does dragon boat racing immediately come to mind? ]]> <![CDATA[Thunder crazy - Some Thunder super-fans will do and say anything to help out their beloved team — especially if that means acting bonkers. ]]> By day, Garrett Haviland is a mild-mannered supervisor for a girls’ group home. At night, he becomes Thundor, a colorful, irreverent Oklahoma City Thunder fan who creates havoc for opposing players.]]> <![CDATA[Safe runnings - Security for the OKC Memorial Marathon is heightened in the aftermath of the Boston attacks.]]> Oklahoma City police say strengthened security should make runners and spectators feel more comfortable during Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on Sunday. ]]> <![CDATA[Miles to go - On the eve of the OKC Memorial Marathon, the Boston tragedy brings reminders of the past and lessons for an uncertain future.]]> Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
6:30 a.m. Sunday
Downtown Oklahoma City
okcmarathon.COm
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<![CDATA[The windup - Strong pitching is expected to be key for the OKC RedHawks this season.]]> OKC RedHawks vs. Memphis Redbirds
7:05 p.m. Friday
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

2 S. Mickey Mantle

okcredhawks.com

218-1000
$7-$17]]>
<![CDATA[Stick it - The ancient game of lacrosse finally catches on in Oklahoma, especially with youth.]]> Six years ago, Scott Charles’ son came home from school and informed his father that he wanted to try a “new sport.” ]]> <![CDATA[Nothing but net - A Del City sinks a half-court shot at a Thunder game to win $20,000.]]> Oklahoma City NBA fan Heath Kufahl lined up behind the half-court line at last night’s Thunder game against the Los Angeles Lakers as Rumble began his drum roll and the Chesapeake Energy Arena went silent as he released the ball and said his prayers ... Swish! ]]> <![CDATA[Getting physical - This year’s Sooner State Games introduces a fitness competition.]]> CrossFit Fittest in Oklahoma
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Sooner State Games
Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center
429 E. California
soonerstategames.org
236-5000
$5-$10


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<![CDATA[Merv verve - Longtime OU color announcer Merv Johnson is honored for his work in the broadcast booth.]]> Warren Spahn Award Gala
6-9 p.m. Thursday
Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
4040 N. Lincoln
okcspahnawards.com
605-2375
$150-$2,000

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<![CDATA[Pedal up - Edmond will encourage bike use by creating more than 140 miles of bike lanes.]]> Calling all 10-speed, mountain, roadster, tricycle, fixed-gear, BMX, and tandem bike riders: Your lanes soon will be open in Edmond.]]> <![CDATA[It figures - ]]> The Ice Storm
7 p.m. Sunday
Cox Convention Center
1 Myriad Gardens
Okcfsc.net
471-1707
$15

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<![CDATA[Fear the ... K-Mart? - Can Kevin Martin fill the sentimental void on the Thunder team left by James Harden?]]>

Oklahoma City thunder vs. Houston Rockets
7 p.m. Wednesday
Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno
208-4667
thunder.nba.com
$10-$255

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<![CDATA[Reindeer games - The fourth annual Reindeer Run will benefit NorthCare programs for children.]]> Northcare Reindeer Run
9:30 a.m. Saturday
NorthCare, 4436 N.W. 50th
northcare.com
858-2831
$20

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<![CDATA[King pong - The mother of all table tennis tourneys benefits Easter Seals Oklahoma.]]> Table tennis tournament
8 p.m. Thursday
Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company
50 Penn Place
eastersealsok.org
239-2525

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<![CDATA[Pump it up - Championship-level bodies will be in competition Saturday at Rose State Performing Arts Theatre.]]> World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation
Southwest U.S. Championship
10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday
Rose State Performing Arts Theatre
6420 S.E. 15th, Midwest City
wbffshows.com
297-2264
$30-$60

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<![CDATA[Thunder on - Adored by national media outlets, the Thunder readies itself for a new NBA season.]]> OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
7 p.m. Friday
Chesapeake Energy Arena
100 W. Reno
thunder.nba.com
208-4667
$10-$255


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