Category Archives: Sports

Grand Lake Hosts Fireworks Bassmaster

By David Arnett

B.A.S.S. announced this week that Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Grove, Okla., will serve as the host site for the 2026 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship, scheduled for Dec. 9-12 the organization declared in a national media release.

The championship will bring together top grass-roots team trail anglers from across the country to compete on one of the most respected fisheries in the United States. The four-day event will feature team competition followed by an individual finale, where qualifying anglers will compete for a coveted berth in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees will host the 2026 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship Dec. 9-12.
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Free Mouthguards to Youth Athletes

By Staff Report

It’s National Youth Sports Safety Month, and Delta Dental of Oklahoma is celebrating by providing free mouth-guards to youth athletes across the state. 

Parents, coaches and league commissioners can secure free mouth-guards for their young athletes by submitting a request online. The deadline for requests is April 30, 2026, or while supplies last. Orders will be delivered in June, just in time for summer and fall sports.

“Competitive sports are a great way for kids to remain active and healthy, but they also highly increase the risk of dental injuries,” said John Gladden, chairman, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “We hope our mouth-guard program encourages young Oklahomans to protect their smiles during practices and games.”

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Director Takes on 110-Mile Challenge

By David Arnett

Today River Parks Executive Director Jeff Edwards is taking on a challenge that no rider has attempted at Turkey Mountain: 110 miles of mountain bike riding in a single day. (No joke!)

Edwards will attempt this incredible task as part of the “One Tough Turkey” fundraising event. He hopes to raise funding support from those who have pledged a dollar amount per mile to fuel his mission and to rally the Tulsa community behind the future BOK Hub Visitor Center at Turkey Mountain.

Executive Director Jeff Edwards riding at Turkey Mountain.
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Turkey Hunting Workshops Slated

By OK Wildlife Dept.

Hunters and potential hunters have two upcoming options to learn the ins and outs of wild turkey hunting in Oklahoma. And both take place before the regular spring season opener April 16. Don’t wait to get registered, and learn how you can tag a gobbler this spring.

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The National Route 66 Golf Trail

By David Arnett

Route 66’s 100th anniversary this year inspired a Tulsa idea that combined international golf with THE iconic American road-trip. The Route 66 Golf Trail — officially designated a Centennial project — is the world’s longest golf trail: 66 diverse courses spanning eight states from Illinois to California. Golfers (and families) can now play, track, and explore the Mother Road in one unforgettable journey!

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