(AP) — Los Angeles Lakes guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.

OB&T's Rising Stars

Luke Rodriguez waits at second base to head to third during a T-ball contest. CDN

Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Weatherford Lady Eagles 10U softball team finished runners up in the I-40 10U postseason tournament. Front row, from left are Kylie Burton, Mattie Royal, Molly Grant, Evie Reherman and Afton Perry. Middle row, from left are Imani Arganbright, Reagan Strong, Taten Tippens, Whitlee Jones, Kenley Bartel and Finnley Roberson. Back row, from left are coaches Clark Arganbright, Brad Burton, Jarred Jones and Blake Reherman. CDN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that a high school football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision that opponents said would open the door to “much more coercive prayer” in public schools.

Swearing in

The Washita Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed new member Debra Lippencott. From left are Chaplain Judy Tracy, Lippencott and Regent Kay Hagerman. CDN

Powell grateful for Clinton

Caden Powell usually is busy every summer with baseball and other sports, but this summer has been slower than usual.

CHS falls to Canute

Clinton baseball played its first game of the Clinton Festival Monday evening, and played Canute, but the Reds fell behind early and lost the game 9-1.

Perfect fielding form

Chase Ray squats down and fields a ground ball then throws the ball for an out. The Clinton Daily News previosly ran this photo, but a mistake was made as the wrong player was identified in the cutline. CDN

Backhanding the baseball

Chandon Ray focuses and fields a ground ball in a baseball game against Elk City. The Clinton Daily News previosly ran this photo, but a mistake was made as the name was misspelled in the cutline. CDN

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