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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Norman Music Festival offered free live music on Friday, April 24 in downtown Norman and featured performers including Kennedy Fine, Cosmic Folly, and Late Night Messages. Attendees enjoyed the celebration across multiple venues despite rainy weather forecasts. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Miali Guachino pitched a complete game as OU softball secured a 3-1 win against Georgia Saturday at Love’s Field in Norman — coach Patty Gasso praised the team's effort. The Oklahoman
- ➤ In a legal fight, the NCAA appealed the ruling granting Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke an extra season, and he remains eligible for the 2026 season as his legal team has 30 days to respond in court. News9
- ➤ The OKC Thunder faced the Phoenix Suns yesterday at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix as key player Jalen Williams (left hamstring strain) was out while several Suns players were questionable; the game was broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The top Sooners softball team defeated No. 11 Georgia 10-2 in six innings Friday night. Kendall Wells hit her record 35th home run (the most by an OU player ever), helping the team secure a run-rule win. News9
- ➤ Three former Sooners were selected on Day 3 of the NFL Draft Saturday as Febechi Nwaiwu, Gracen Halton and Kendal Daniels moved to the NFL from Oklahoma. Nwaiwu joined the Texans, Halton the 49ers and Daniels the Falcons, furthering the Sooners' pipeline. News9
- ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Oklahoma edge rusher R Mason Thomas with the No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-2, 241-pound player—known for his speed and burst—will add pass-rushing help to bolster the team’s defense. News9
- ➤ Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 3 after a tough start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 42 points while a strong bench shifted momentum. Coach Mark Daigneault said the team will review defenses before Game 4 in Phoenix Monday. News9
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Graduation Weekend Celebration
12:05 PM – 10:05 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Cost varies — Celebrate accomplishments with pop-up shops, dining, live music, and handcrafted cocktails.
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