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Oklahoma City is home to the NBA's Thunder team, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making a strong case for an international MVP award. Meanwhile, principal Kirk Moore of Pauls Valley High School has gained national attention for disarming a gun-wielding intruder and was crowned prom king by his students. The city is also preparing to host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with ticket sales opening globally after a record-breaking first week of local presales. Additionally, Pope Francis has spoken out against US President Donald Trump's rhetoric on Iran, while the NBA owners have voted to explore expansion bids for Seattle and Las Vegas.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
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News from Oklahoma City
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman
Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial in 1997 murder case
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
Wembanyama wins West finals MVP, and looks ahead to NBA Finals matchup
Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals
Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller
