Sports
Clark Matthews
The rationale for Thunder GM Sam Presti to select University of Kansas center Cole Aldrich was simple: He was NBA-ready.

Letters to the Editor
Nathaniel Batchelder
Some argue that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot by a deranged individual and that violent political speech had nothing to do with the murders. Perhaps, but shortly after the health care reform vote, which she supported, somebody jumped a gate and smashed the front door of her office.

Sports
Charles Martin
In 1994, mixed martial arts was not the heavily regulated sport it is today, and when Travis Hoffman entered the ring, he had no idea that more than a decade would pass before he would be able to fight professionally again.

Letters to the Editor
Jason Bell
It was 20 years before Odysseus saw his home again after the first “Odyssey Dawn,” by Homer.

OKG7 Dining
Carol Smaglinski
New restaurant openings provide needed jobs for a great number of people in the metro area, and these seven small businesses are certainly helping out with the economy. From Chinese to great steaks and Russian caviar, it’s all here.