Nathan Thompson

Tulsa

Sports Director at KOKI-TV (Tulsa, OK)

FOX23 sports director, Heisman voter, 3x Regional Murrow Award winner. I tweet about sports, my family, and things I find funny -- not necessarily in that order

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Surviving tragedy: Woman finds hope after losing husband in OKC bombing

3 weeks ago | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

Donna Weaver McGinty visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum a week-and-a-half before the 30-year remembrance ceremony on April 19. She showed FOX23 where her husband Mike’s chair is in the Field of Empty Chairs. “So it’s in the footprint of the biggest chunk out of the building,” Donna said. “Down on this end there was still floors and windows.”She knows all too well what the Field of Empty Chairs represents. That it’s arranged in nine rows for the nine floors of the Alfred P.
Major shakeup for OSU coaching staff, both coordinators out

Dec 3, 2024 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

OSU has fired both of the coordinators for the football team -- offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo. A source close to the situation confirmed the news to FOX23 Wednesday. The Cowboys are coming off their worst season of the Mike Gundy tenure, losing their final nine games of the year to finish 3-9 and 0-9 in the Big 12.
TU Football players express frustrations over not receiving NIL money they say former coach promised

Dec 2, 2024 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

TULSA, Okla. — Some football players at the University of Tulsa (TU) said they never received NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) money they claimed they were promised by their head coach who was fired last month. The coach said he never made that promise because he didn't have the money to give the players. Starting TU quarterback Cooper Legas came to Tulsa as a transfer from Utah State. "What I was told was for the QB, Coach Wilson and the other people who were recruiting me specifically," said Legas.
TU fires head football coach Kevin Wilson

Nov 23, 2024 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

Tulsa fired head football coach Kevin Wilson, the university confirmed to FOX23 Sunday morning before later making an official announcement. Wilson was in his second season at TU. He was a combined 7-16 over that time. The Golden Hurricane is 3-8 this season and 1-6 in conference play. Five of this season's losses were by at least 32 points including TU's most recent game, a 63-30 loss at South Florida Saturday.
TU fires head football coach Kevin Wilson

Nov 23, 2024 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

Tulsa fired head football coach Kevin Wilson Sunday morning, the university confirmed to FOX23. Wilson was in his second season at TU. He was a combined 7-16 over that time. The Golden Hurricane is 3-8 this season and 1-6 in conference play. Five of this seasons losses were by at least 32 points including TU's most recent game, a 63-30 loss at South Florida Saturday. Recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach Ryan Switzer will be the interim head coach.
Minnesotans can earn 85% tax credit while supporting affordable housing

Nov 22, 2024 | mesabitribune.com | Nathan Thompson

IRON RANGE — Minnesotans can contribute at least $1,000 to receive an 85 percent tax credit and support affordable homeownership. The deadline of December 6 is approaching to take advantage of the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit (SHTC) and Contribution Fund for the 2024 tax year. The program launched in late 2023 and generated almost $7 million in private contributions to support the completion of homes and apartments across the state in its inaugural year.
Season Review with Thomas Scobbie

Apr 25, 2024 | berwickrangers.com | Nathan Thompson

Berwick Rangers finished the season with a narrow 2-1 win over Albion Rovers to round out the campaign for the summer. The Dream Team endured a mixed season, but fans will be delighted that the team managed to finish the season will all three points. Berwick finished 13th in the Lowland League table, no doubt a finishing position that can be built on for next season that will see the team finish higher up the standings.
OSU hires Western Kentucky's Lutz as new hoops head coach

Mar 27, 2024 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

Oklahoma State has a new head basketball coach. FOX23 has confirmed the school is hiring Western Kentucky's Steve Lutz to take over the program after OSU fired Mike Boynton on March 14. An official announcement has been made yet. Lutz spent one season at Western Kentucky, leading the Hilltoppers to the NCAA Tournament this year. Western Kentucky lost in the first round to two-seed Marquette 87-69.
OU's Farooq arrested after traffic stop

Nov 2, 2023 | fox23.com | Nathan Thompson

OU star receiver Jalil Farooq was arrested Thursday night after a traffic stop, two days before the Sooners will play the Cowboys in the last Bedlam football game for the foreseeable future. The Norman Police Department report says Farooq was pulled over "with an expired paper tag driving erratically." The report also says the officer discovered Farooq has four outstanding municipal warrants. The junior wide receiver leads the Sooners in receiving with 449 yards in eight games on 26 catches.
CLUB FINANCIAL UPDATE

Sep 24, 2023 | berwickrangers.com | Nathan Thompson

💬 | CLUB FINANCIAL UPDATEOn Saturday, the club exited the Scottish Cup following a 5-1 defeat to Brora Rangers. The investment made in preparing the team in the best possible way for this cup tie has been well-documented, with the club booking a luxury coach, overnight hotel stay and lunch arranged for the players ahead of the match.