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Claremore Daily Progress sports department wins at OPA contest again

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:46 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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Summary

The Claremore Daily Progress sports department earned first place in Sports Coverage at the Oklahoma Press Association's 2025 Better Newspaper Contest, held on June 6, 2026, in Norman. It marks the third consecutive year of accolades for the department, led by sports editor Kevin Green. Judges lauded the sports coverage for its thorough reporting and compelling photography. In addition to the department's award, Green secured first place in Column Writing for three opinion pieces reflecting community and sports topics. The achievement highlights the ongoing commitment to sports journalism in Claremore and the broader community.

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By the Numbers

•Claremore Daily Progress won first place in Sports Coverage.
•Kevin Green serves as the sports editor at Claremore Daily Progress.
•Green also won first in Column Writing for three opinion pieces.
•Photographer Jay Lederman earned first and second place in Sports Photography.
•The awards ceremony took place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman.

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3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Progress sports department earns top honors again at OPA Better Newspaper Contest

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NORMAN — Sports journalism in Claremore continues to set the standard across Oklahoma. For the third-consecutive year, the Claremore Daily Progress sports department, led by sports editor Kevin Green, captured first place in Sports Coverage in the Oklahoma Press Association's 2025 Better Newspaper Contest for Multi-Day & Online-Only Publications Division 2, which includes communities with ...
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