Why does business news feel like it’s written for people who already get it?

Morning Brew changes that.

It’s a free newsletter that breaks down what’s going on in business, finance, and tech — clearly, quickly, and with enough personality to keep things interesting. The result? You don’t just skim headlines. You actually understand what’s going on.

Try it yourself and join over 4 million professionals reading daily.

Check it out

Every day, 4.5 million readers turn to 1440 for their factual news fix. We sift through 100+ sources to bring you a complete summary of politics, global events, business, and culture — all in a brief 5-minute email. No spin. No slant. Just clarity.

Join for free today!

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

2 Corinthians 7:10

LeFlore County sports scores from Saturday.

Baseball

Ketchum 6, Pocola 5

Poteau 9, Jay 1

To add a score or make a correction, email [email protected].

Hogs Survive High Point, Advance to Sweet 16

Final Stats     

PORTLAND, Oregon. – Arkansas survived an upset-minded, 12-seed High Point on Saturday night inside the Moda Center to advance to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in six years and second-straight year under Head Coach John Calipari with a 94-88 victory. 

The two teams lit up the scoreboard all night with 15 lead changes, including 10 in the second half, but the Razorbacks finally began to get separation late in the game when a Meleek Thomas 3-pointer found the bottom of the net for a four-point lead with 6:11 remaining. 

The Panthers, however, responded with a Rob Martin 5-point run to tie the game for the sixth time with just over three minutes left on the clock. 

With the game tied at 83, Darius Acuff Jr. was the answer for the Hogs, immediately responding with personal 7-0 run with back-to-back layups and a 3-pointer to lead 90-83.

 After a Cam’Ron Fletcher basket, Malique Ewin sank two free throws. Braden Hausen gave HPU some hope with a long 3-pointer to make the score 92-88 with nine seconds left. However, Acuff put the game away with two free throws with eight ticks left to provide the 94-88 final and send the Hogs to San Jose for the Sweet 16 next weekend. 

Acuff’s talent was on full display in the win as the SEC Player of the Year made clutch play after clutch play down the stretch. The freshman poured in 36 points to go with six assists on the night.

• The 36 points are the most by a Razorback in an NCAA Tournament game.

• He was 11-of-13 at the line and the 11 freebies tie for the third-most by a Hog in an NCAA Tourney game.

• He broke Todd Day’s single-season scoring record. Acuff now owns the Arkansas school record for points (817) and assists (229) in a single season after breaking Kareem Reid’s program mark during Thursday’s win over Hawai’i.

• Acuff’s 60 points (24 points vs Hawai’i) in his first two NCAA Tournament games are the most ever by a freshman in two games in the tournament. 

Malique Ewin, who posted his second straight double-double and third in a four-game span, had 14 points and 12 rebounds with four blocked shots and three assists. His four rejections tie for the second-most by a Hog in an NCAA Tourney game. Thomas scored 19 fueled by 3-of-5 shooting from 3-point range. The freshman scored 10 of his 19 in the first half. Billy Richmond III chipped in his first career double-double of his own with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting with 10 rebounds. 

Martin was sensational for High Point with 30 points and five assists while Fletcher added 25 points and eight boards off the bench. Sharpshooter Chase Johnston was held in check by the Arkansas defense with nine points. Leading scorer Terry Anderson added 15 points and eight assists.

FIRST HALF: ARK: 43 – HPU: 42

• High Point scored first and led early before an 8-0 run put the Hogs up 12-9 (13:56), lead they would hold until 17 seconds left. Chase Johnston hit a 3-pointer to put the Panthers up one, 42-41. Darius Acuff Jr. answered with two free throws with three seconds left to put the Razorbacks back in front, 43-42, at the break.

• Arkansas’s largest lead was 8 points 28-20 with 7:03 left. HPU made three straight 3-pointers and cut its deficit to one, 30-29 with 5:02 left.

• Arkansas pushed its lead back to five (40-35) thanks to a pair of layups by Billy Richmond III. High Point got to within one, 40-39, after a dunk and a layup.

• Arkansas shot 48.6% from the field, including 4-of-8 from 3-point, but was just 5-of-8 at the line. The Hogs had 10 assists with just one turnover.

• High Point shot 44.7% and was just 30% from deep, but made 6 triples (6-of-20) while outrebounding the Hogs, 19-18.

• Acuff led Arkansas with 13 points. At the 4:03 mark, Acuff hit a 3-pointer to become the school’s single-season leader in points. He was five points shy heading into the game and passed Todd Day, who scored 786 points in the 1990-91 season.

• Meleek Thomas added 10 points and Malique Ewin had eight rebounds with three blocked shots.

• Cam’Ron Fletcher led HPU with 14 points and Rob Martin had 12.

SECOND HALF: ARK: 51 – HPU: 46

• High Point went on an 8-0 run to go up 56-52 with 14:11 left to force an Arkansas timeout. Billy Richmond III hit a 3-pointer coming out of the timeout to end the run. Then Trevon Brazile sank a 3-pointer to put Arkansas up 57-56.

• Arkansas shot 54.5% from the field, including 62.5% (5-of-8) from 3-point. Arkansas held High Point to 4-of-18 shooting from deep in the second half.

• Arkansas out-rebounded the Panthers, 19-17, thanks to six from Billy Richmond III.

• With 2:12 left and the Hogs up 2, Richmond made two big defensive plays. First, he intercepted a pass at the rim that led to Acuff’s second layup down the stretch. Them, with 1:23 left, Richmond had a blocked shot and secured the rebound that led to Acuff’s 3-pointer. His 10th and final rebound came after HPU’s final shot attempt to give Richmond his first career double-double.

• Acuff finished with 23 second-half points (7-of-7 FT) with five assists.

• Rob Martin led HPU with 18 second-half points.

NOTES:

• Arkansas’ starting lineup was Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas, Billy Richmond III, Trevon Brazile and Malique Ewin.

• High Point won the opening tip.

• HPU’s Terry Anderson scored the first points on a layup at 19:31. Darius Acuff Jr. scored the first points for Arkansas with a layup at 19:07.

• D.J. Wagner was the first sub for Arkansas.

• Darius Acuff Jr. is the only player to have 60+ points, 10+ assists & 5 or fewer turnovers over any 2-game span in the NCAA Tournament (since assists became official in 1983-84). - OptaStats

• Darius Acuff Jr. joins Derrick Rose and Chris Paul as the only freshmen since 2004 with multiple NCAA Tourney games with at least 20 points and 5 assists. – SEC Network

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Oklahoma State wrestlers Sergio Vega, Landon Robideau and Jax Forrest won individual titles at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday, making OSU the first team in history to record three freshman champions in one year at the national tournament. 

All true freshmen, they claimed titles at 141, 157 and 133 pounds, respectively. It was just the third time a team has recorded multiple freshman champions, as Cornell College had two true freshmen win in 1947 and Penn State had a true freshman and redshirt freshman win in 2017. 

OSU’s title winners were the biggest contributors to OSU’s team total of 131 points, which marked the third-highest score at the event in program history, the second-highest runner-up score in NCAA tournament history and a higher score than 12 of the 25 team champions since the NCAA began using the current placement point values in 2001. 

“We had an awesome tournament,” coach David Taylor said. “It’s not something you’re typically proud of (getting second place), but it’s a stepping stone. You think about the progress we’ve made with a lot of young guys in the lineup, so it’s a pretty awesome season. I’m super proud of the guys, our organization, fans and supporters. All that to say, we’re going to keep getting better.” 

No Cowboy contributed more than Forrest’s 26 team points, which broke Pat Smith’s 1990 program freshman record of 25 points (applying the current scoring model). 

Vega and Forrest, who finished the season at 24-0 and 18-0, respectively, became the first true freshmen since 1947 to complete undefeated championship seasons. 

Only four others in history have accomplished the feat, and all of them occurred in 1947 when many true freshmen who were already into their twenties competed after returning from World War II. None of that group, consisting of then-Oklahoma A&M’s Dick Hutton, Iowa’s Joe Scarpello, and Dick Hauser and Lowell Lange of Cornell College, won more than 15 matches. 

Vega was the first Cowboy to claim his title, facing two-time defending NCAA champion, top-seeded and undefeated Jesse Mendez of Ohio State in the opening bout of the night.  

Each wrestler scored an escape in regulation, and they took a 1-1 tie into sudden victory. Mendez got to a leg with less than thirty seconds remaining in the extra time, but Vega countered as he’s done all season to score a takedown with 22 seconds left and secure his national title. 

The win cemented a 24-0 season for the true freshman, who did not allow a single takedown all season. 

“That was awesome,” Vega said. “It hit me right away. It took them a while to call the takedown. It was awesome. I’ve never had a moment like that in my life.” 

Fifth-seeded Robideau was the next Cowboy on the mat, facing defending NCAA champion and three-time All-American Antrell Taylor of Nebraska. Robideau opened the scoring with a two-point nearfall 25 seconds into the second period, then added an escape and stalling point in the third. He then held off several late shots from Taylor to secure a 4-2 decision and became OSU’s second true freshman national champion of the night. 

Robideau, who has now avenged both of his season losses in this tournament, wraps up his season with a 21 -2 overall record. 

“I was just super thankful,” Robideau said. “First, I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After that, I saw my teammates there supporting me. I saw my mom and my brother, and I thought of all the hard work I’d put in to get to that point. Having them there matside, supporting me, means a lot.” 

Forrest, who was still in high school for the first semester of this season, wrestled in the main event to close out the tournament. He faced No. 2 Ben Davino of Ohio State in what many considered the final match of the most challenging weight class in country. 

Trailing 1-0 heading into the final period, Forrest used an escape, takedown and more than two minutes of riding time to secure a 5-2 win and cap his historic run. 

“It was surreal,” Forrest said. “I’ve dreamed of this day for a long time. I saw it happening slowly over the weekend and over the year faster than I thought. It was awesome. Unlike any other feeling that I’ve ever had.” 

OSU redshirt freshman Cody Merrill also wrestled in the finals at 197 pounds. The seventh-seeded Merrill, who was the third-lowest seeded wrestler among the 20 finalists, faced undefeated and top-seeded Josh Barr of Penn State for his shot at the title. Merrill kept it close and was on the attack to tie the score in the final 30 seconds but was unable to score as he dropped a 6-3 decision to finish second. 

Including tonight’s results, he is one of just 15 freshmen in Oklahoma State history to finish in the top two at the national tournament. He wraps up his season with a record of 21-5. 

OSU’s three individual winners give the Cowboys 148 NCAA individual champions, eight freshman champions and five true freshman champions. OSU also has 500 All-America honors in its wrestling history. 

As a team, the Cowboys have now finished second or better in 48 of the 95 NCAA Championships that have been held. 

2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships

March 21, 2026 | Rocket Arena | Cleveland, Ohio

Attendance: 17,845 

Session 6 (Saturday Night) 

Final Team Standings (Top 10)

1. Penn State - 181.5

2. Oklahoma State - 131.0

3. Nebraska - 100.5

4. Iowa - 92.5

5. Ohio State - 84.5

6. Stanford - 67.5

7. Michigan - 66.0

8. Iowa State - 52.0

9. Minnesota - 48.5

10. NC State - 44.5 

Finals

141: No. 2 Sergio Vega (OSU) dec. No. 1 Jesse Mendez (OHST), 4-1, SV-1

157: No. 5 Landon Robideau (OSU) dec. No. 2 Antrell Taylor (NEB), 4-2

197: No. 1 Josh Barr (PSU) dec. No. 7 Cody Merrill (OSU), 6-3

133: No. 1 Jax Forrest (OSU) dec. No. 2 Ben Davino (OHST), 5-2

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. – No. 8 Oklahoma took Saturday’s rubber match in come-from-behind fashion over LSU, 4-3, to win the series over the Tigers.   

Down 3-1 entering the eighth, the Sooners (19-5, 4-2 SEC) rattled off three runs to take the lead and senior closer Jackson Cleveland (W, 2-0) put the Tigers (16-9, 2-4) down in order in the eighth and ninth to secure the win.  

A leadoff walk to Alec Blair began the rally, followed by a Nolan Stevens single and Kyle Branch RBI single to bring the game to a one-run contest. Two batters later, Camden Johnson reached on an error, allowing pinch runner Dasan Harris to race home to tie the game. The next batter, Brendan Brock, laced a sacrifice fly to right field to put the Sooners up a run. 

The game started with a 1-0 OU lead at the top of the first on a Camden Johnson solo home run, his third of the season. LSU quickly responded with a two-run shot in the home half of the first to take the lead.  

Three scoreless innings ensued until LSU added another run via solo homer in the fifth, what would be their final run of the game.  

Cleveland earned his second win of the season out of the bullpen to go with four saves on the year. The senior fanned one in 2.1 innings of scoreless, hitless ball. OU starting left-handed pitcher Cord Rager went 4.1 innings, surrendering three runs on two hits with four strikeouts and four walks. Other relief pitchers Gavyn Jones (0.2 IP) and Kadyn Leon (1.2) held down the Tiger offense, surrendering no runs on a combined two hits and two walks. 

Arkansas Clinches Series Win  

Online version 

COLUMBIA, South Carolina – Down to its final out, No. 4 Arkansas (18-6, 4-1 SEC) scored the game-tying run on a throwing error in the ninth before stringing together a rally in the top of the 10th to pull out a 3-2 come-from-behind win against South Carolina (12-12, 0-5 SEC) Saturday afternoon at Founders Park and secure its second SEC weekend series of the year. 

With Saturday’s series-clinching win, the Razorbacks have now won six consecutive regular season series against the Gamecocks (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026). Arkansas has not lost a series played in Columbia since 2016.  

The Hogs, now 4-1 in league play, will go for the sweep tomorrow. First pitch in the finale is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. CT Sunday, March 22, on SEC Network+ with Dave Weinstein (play-by-play) and Grayson Greiner (analyst) on the call. 

Arkansas can improve to 5-1 through its first six SEC games for the third straight year and sixth time in the last seven full seasons with a win tomorrow. The Hogs started 5-1 through six SEC games in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. 

Saturday began as a pitchers’ duel between the starters. Arkansas’ Hunter Dietz tossed 6.2 innings of two-run ball with a career high-tying 12 strikeouts, while South Carolina’s Amp Phillips fired seven innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts. 

Arkansas opened the scoring in the top half of the third inning on Damian Ruiz’s two-out solo shot to center field. Ruiz’s third home run in his last four games gave Dietz and the Razorbacks an early 1-0 advantage to work with. 

South Carolina tied the game at one in the bottom of the fifth before taking a 2-1 lead in the seventh on a two-out RBI single. In relief of Dietz, Cole Gibler emerged from the bullpen and twirled 3.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. 

With Gibler keeping the Gamecocks at bay, the Hogs clawed their way back in the ninth. Ryder Helfrick drew a one-out walk, his third of the game, before scoring on a two-out throwing error, which sent the game to extras tied at two. 

TJ Pompey’s leadoff double and Nolan Souza’s single in the top of the 10th inning set the stage for Camden Kozeal’s go-ahead RBI groundout to second, which put Arkansas up. Gibler retired the side in order in the bottom half of the frame to seal the Razorbacks’ 3-2 comeback win and hand them their second SEC weekend series win of the campaign.

Colin Fisher (2-1, 1.95 ERA) will take the mound for Arkansas tomorrow in the series finale against South Carolina. The Razorback left-hander will go up against Gamecock right-hander Brandon Stone (2-1, 2.14 ERA) with a sweep on the line.

March 22 marks many key moments in history.

In 1621, Hugo Grotius escaped prison. He hid in a chest of books. This clever plan worked.

In 1622, Native Americans attacked Jamestown. They killed over 300 English settlers.

In 1765, Britain passed the Stamp Act. It taxed American colonies. Colonists hated it. They called it taxation without representation

In 1893, the first women's college basketball game took place. It happened at Smith College.

In 1963, The Beatles released their first album. It was called "Please Please Me."In 1972, the U.S. Senate passed the Equal Rights Amendment.

It aimed for gender equality.

Notable births include Reese Witherspoon in 1976. She became a famous actress.

William Shatner was born in 1931. He starred as Captain Kirk.

Stephen Sondheim was born in 1930. He wrote great musicals.Notable deaths include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1832. He wrote "Faust

."Elgin Baylor died in 2021. He was a basketball legend.March 22 brings a mix of drama, innovation, and talent.

Windy Mae McGee Julian of Heavener was born March 9, 1982 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Terry McGee and Sherry (Kelly) Gomez and passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 44.

Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Freedom House Fellowship with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery,, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Windy was a long-time resident of the area, a homemaker, and was a member of the Freedom House Fellowship in Heavener. She was a 2000 graduate of Heavener High School. Windy loved the beach, being with her grandchildren and children, talking and shopping with her daughters, going to 7-Brew, and really loved going out to eat. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Survivors are husband, Carlos Julian, of the home; mother Sherri Gomez and husband Juan Carlos of Wisconsin; two daughters Kaylie Julian and Jakelin Julian, both of Heavener; one son Trenton West and wife Jewels of Heavener; three sisters Chenoa Carter and husband Daniel of Poteau, Crystal Lewis and husband Gerie of Poteau, and Elena Gomez of Wisconsin; one brother Bradley McGee and wife Shanna of Howe; two grandsons Jaxton West and Colton West; her first granddaughter on the way, Katherine West; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Terry McGee; her father-in-law, Oudom Sendetka; her uncles, Tony McGee and David McGee; her grandpa, Hubert McGee; and her grandma, Ella Mae Yandell. 

Pallbearers are Bradley McGee, Trenton West, Cody Putman, Keeton Lewis, Calvin Lewis, Sergio Camacho, Michael Camacho and William Adkins.

 Windy’s viewing is from noon until 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday. 

To sign Windy’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.