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With the start of the NFL playoffs precisely a month away, the Detroit Lions stand as the leader of the NFC North with a record of 9-4. According to the New York Times, with four games left this season, the Lions currently have a 98% chance to make the playoffs and an 85% chance to win their division. Although there are multiple reasons for this season’s success, one reason … [Read more...] about Revisiting the trade that transformed the Lions

All the way from Las Vegas, Nevada, Tone Hunter is among the dynamic additions to this year’s Oakland men’s basketball team. Hunter’s journey to prominence within the team is a result of his fortitude, persistence, and an insatiable passion for the game that simply can’t be denied. Growing up in his hometown, Hunter was a young kid who always dreamed big. From the early stages … [Read more...] about Rising above: Oakland’s basketball prodigy Tone Hunter

Just 10 days after the Oakland men’s basketball team upset the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the women’s basketball team had a chance to pull off an upset of its own. The Golden Grizzlies and Musketeers were set to battle it out in yet another buy game as Oakland looked to go 2-0 over Xavier on the season, but the game was postponed. According to a … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball game versus Xavier postponed

In a jaw-dropping display of resilience, the women’s basketball team staged a comeback victory against the Central Michigan University (CMU) Chippewas on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the OU Credit Union O’rena. Despite being down by 20 points at one point, the Grizzlies battled back and claimed victory late in the fourth quarter. “It’s a fabulous win,” interim head coach Deanna Richard … [Read more...] about Thrilling comeback win propels OU women’s basketball to victory

The Golden Grizzlies fell short by one point to the Toledo Rockets in a closely contested matchup at the OU Credit Union O’rena. The game started with a successful layup made by Toledo’s Sonny Wilson. Oakland’s Rocket Watts quickly responded with a jumper at the 18:23 mark. Toledo then had a series of back-to-back threes that established their offensive rhythm, as they had a … [Read more...] about Toledo Rockets outlast Golden Grizzlies in nail-biting 69-68 finish