Good morning, Norman.

Oklahoma City firefighters and OU police freed a dog named Piper after her head became stuck in a metal pipe near OU Hospital, using rescue tools to cut the pipe and then giving her oxygen, a wash, and a towel while crews sought the owner.

Spectrum opened its first Norman store and held a ribbon cutting Monday at 1421 24th Ave. NW (the former Cox location) after Charter acquired Cox.

Proton therapy is available at the Oklahoma Proton Center as a type of radiation that stops dose inside the tumor to limit exposure to the heart and lungs.

Patients who are recommended radiation for breast cancer should ask their doctor about proton therapy and can consult the center for details (Breast Cancer Awareness Month).

Forward Tae Davis is set to rejoin the Sooners and will begin practicing immediately in Norman while he works through NCAA eligibility clearance, giving coach Porter Moser a proven 6-foot-9 frontcourt option (13 points, 5.6 rebounds last season); no timetable for clearance has been announced.

Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points as the Thunder beat the Suns 125-114 on Oct.

27 at Paycom Center, stepping up after starters Jalen Williams (fractured fibula, dislocated ankle) and Cason Wallace (torn labrum) were lost to injuries that will require surgery.

The Oklahoman's boys athlete of the week poll for Oct.

19 to Oct. 25 is live with nominees including Norman's Joe Kelley and Norman North's Byron Mason; voting is open until noon Sunday (presented by Landmark Fine Homes).

OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said Tuesday Michael Fasusi and Noah Best work well together on the left side of the line (he saw their chemistry last week and during fall camp).

OU beat Mississippi State 23-15 on Oct.

27, but kicker Tate Sandell made just three of six field-goal attempts, missing three kicks that left nine points off the board. Coach Brent Venables said the staff still has confidence Sandell will rebound.