Tulsa World

“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival puts more great guitarists on one bill than any event I know of, and the proceeds support the Crossroads Centre, the addiction

U.S. political candidates have been engineering their campaign messages to appeal to the AI chatbots that more voters have been using to answer questions about issues.

Hedlund was in an early episode of "Reservation Dogs" and wrote a song with Tulsa in the title before becoming Mitch, a trusted ally of Sylvester Stallone's character, in "Tulsa King."

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office partnered with, SOSA, an organization fighting online child sexual abuse, for a September operation that resulted in five arrests.

Baseball 2026, courtesy of the Brewers and Rays, sounds like a sport that once was loved and could be again.

Oklahoma State made 17 of 34 attempts from the 3-point line against Langston. Ellie Brueggemann says the Cowgirls have shooters throughout the roster.

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Jake Sibell makes 30 saves as the Tulsa Oilers beat the Allen Americans 3-1 in their 900th ECHL game, with goals from Jay Dickman, Jake Lee and Coulson Pitre.

2026 ELECTION

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across the country will head to the polls to decide federal, state and local races. Here's what you need to know before Election Day.

The loan brings the Republican nominee's self-financing total to an unprecedented $12.9 million. By comparison, Gov. Kevin Stitt lent his campaign $4.93 million before winning the seat in 2018.

Week 9 has many matchups with postseason implications.

The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Tennessee, accuses the Dollar General Corp. of purposely charging more for products than the advertised price.

It's become an annual autumn ritual. No, not taking free relief from a pile of leaves, but speculating about when, or if, Tiger Woods will play competitive golf again.

You may get an extra hour of sleep, but the end of daylight saving time remains one of the least popular weekends on the U.S. calendar.

Jay-Z is capping a banner year by choosing himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.

OSU lost big games at Iowa State in both 2011 and 2021; Cowboys need to avoid that Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

It only took three games for the 2026-27 regular season to see its first curveball. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been weakened.

A pair of Big 12 quarterbacks debuted on USA Today's Heisman Trophy momentum meter after huge Week 7 performances. They weren't able to stay there after Saturday's games.

Monica Porter is just the kind of person the city hopes will show up for a Community Conversation.

New locations at the O’Brien Park and Chandler Park community centers join existing facilities at Tulsa County Election Board headquarters and Tulsa Technology Center Broken Arrow to double the county's number of early-voting sites.

Corporation commissioners discussed a possible resolution that would result in a bill increase for all PSO customer classes in the range of 1.5%.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Roads in rough shape in Oklahoma cost the average driver about $529 annually.

The Sooners’ offense has scored just 17 touchdowns this season, which is tied for the ninth-fewest nationally.

Supporters of the city’s effort to increase the hotel guest tax rate from 5% to 9.9% gathered one last time Tuesday to remind residents of what the tax is and what it would make possible.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables was glad to report to his team last Saturday evening that offensive lineman Sean Hutton had been released from the hospital.

Jackson Fudge is the first-ever player to win the readers' voting three times in four weeks. For the second time in three weeks, Holland Hall's Trevor Toole finishes as the

William Mason started on special teams at UCO. He followed the same path at Oklahoma State, where his first FBS touchdown rewarded his patience.

An unveiling ceremony will take place Nov. 3. The Roy Clark Way street sign will stand one block south of the Leon Russell Road street sign near The Church Studio, home of the Roy Clark Archive.

Caleb Nitta was sharply thrust into action last Saturday afternoon when Jake Maikkula went down with an injury during Oklahoma football’s game at Mississippi State.

Tate Sandell is 10-for-16 on field goals this season, but has far more in-game kicking experience than backups Liam Evans, Trace Rudd and Preston Tarpley.

From Atlanta to Boulder, Colorado, to Piscataway, New Jersey, there are coaches who might want to avoid sitting down for a while.

Tulsa County voters are deciding, during the 2026 general election, three local judicial races and whether to retain nine statewide judicial officers.

Oklahoma entertainment venues say they're paying the price for ticket scams they didn't create. A state senator wants to change that.

Election Day is Nov. 3, and early in-person voting runs Wednesday through Saturday.

After playing just four years in college — two at Seton Hall, one at Notre Dame and last season with the Sooners — Davis will attempt to sue the NCAA

Check out the latest drought conditions here by national, state, or county views (updated each Thursday).

When it comes to the top teams in the country, they really can't avoid their court date.

OSU FOOTBALL

Also in this week's roundup of newly announced performances: Iron & Wine will headline the final show of Guthrie Green’s free concert series, and Robert Earl Keen will launch his I Will Survive … Christmas Tour at Cain’s Ballroom.

New Police Chief Jonathan Brooks said some people are surprised to learn that public health problems are a major driver when it comes to the Police Department’s calls for service.

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Two new episodes of the “First Peoples, First Stories” series also debut in November.

The Bishop Kelley High School product totaled 10 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble in the Sooners' 23-15 win at Mississippi State last Saturday afternoon.

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

As of last week, Oklahoma State Department of Health officials note a moderate risk of COVID-19 transmission, while flu and RSV are still categorized as low-risk.

The political terrain remains difficult for non-GOP candidates in Oklahoma. Here's a preview of the races for lieutenant governor, treasurer, insurance commissioner, labor commissioner and corporation commissioner.

Larson drove from 11th to first in the final mile to win the YellaWood 500 on Oct. 25 at Talladega and is on the cusp of his third championship.

Sunday night's Heritage Classic was not just something different for fans of the National Hockey League's rare but popular outdoor ice hockey celebrations.