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Oklahoma QB John Mateer seeks redemption after worst start of his career vs. Texas
NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is coming off the worst start of his career. He barely completed 50% of his passes for just 202 yards and threw three interceptions in a 23-6 loss to Texas last Saturday that sent the Sooners (5-1,...
College football games on TV today: Schedule for Saturday Week 8 games
It's the Third Saturday in October, and there's plenty of fanfare surrounding the high-stakes college football games on tap for Week 8. That moniker refers directly to the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry, which is set for primetime treatment. Ty Simpson...
Oklahoma’s Funniest ‘Betrayals’ Have TikTok Cracking Up
Surely you’ve seen the betrayals trend on social media. I’ve been seeing it on TikTok, specifically for Surely you’ve seen the betrayals trend on social media. I’ve been seeing it on TikTok, specifically for Oklahoma, and figured “why not,” let’s...
Kansas college runner ended up 'on the verge of death' after 102-degree practice
It was a busy day for first responders around Dodge City, Kansas. By midafternoon on Aug. 7, they were working a collision between a train and a pickup truck, a controlled burn that got out of control at a scrapyard and a fire at a trailer park....
Syracuse football adds second Class of 2027 lineman in 24-hour span
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse isn’t done adding to its offensive line. For the second night in a row, the Orange has landed a commitment from a Class of 2027 offensive lineman. First Coast (Florida) tackle Marcus Small announced his commitment to...
Alicia Keys’ musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ hits the road
NEW YORK (AP): Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age Broadway musical is all grown up and leaving the nest. And, like any happy parent, Keys may visit it every once in a while. A new Hell’s Kitchen cast has assembled in Cleveland for a...
No. 14 Oklahoma is picked to beat Gamecocks. How to watch, who to watch and who we think will win
No. 14 Oklahoma (5-1, 1-1) at South Carolina (3-3, 1-3) Time: 12:45 p.m. TV: SEC Network Line: Oklahoma by 5½ Series: South Carolina leads 1-0 Last meeting: USC won 35-9 on Oct. 9, 2024, in Norman, Okla. The Gamecocks scored three touchdowns in...
From farm markets to fall festivals: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for third weekend of October
From OU athletic events to outdoor exercise, enjoy fun, seasonal events in both Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. OU Softball Battle Series 2, 6:30 p.m. Friday: Watch the OU softball team compete in the second game of the Battle Series at...
Who is Changpeng Zhao? Trump pardons Binance crypto founder
US President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had previously been found guilty of circumventing money-laundering laws, unlawful money transmitting and sanctions breaches. Mr Zhao – a Chinese-born Canadian...
Thousands of Coca-Cola cans contaminated in Texas
Thousands of cans of Coca-Cola soft drinks have been recalled across Texas due to possible metal contamination, according to a statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency confirmed that the recall — classified as a Class...
New DraftKings promo: $300 bonus + 3 free months of NBA League Pass for CFB Week 9 Saturday
On Saturday, October 25th, the new DraftKings promo code provides new users $300 in Bonus Bets if their first $5 wager wins, plus three free months of NBA League Pass to stream games all season. With a loaded afternoon slate of CFB Week 9 action...
How to Watch: Michigan Football at Michigan State
It’s Hate Week in the Mitten State as the Michigan Wolverines get ready to go to East Lansing to face the Michigan State Spartans. This rivalry runs deep into the blood of college football fans in Michigan, but recently, it has been all Wolverines...
National predictions ahead of South Carolina-Alabama
This Saturday, the South Carolina (3-4; 1-4) will play again at Williams-Brice Stadium. Shane Beamer’s team will take on the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1; 4-0) on Saturday afternoon. Last year’s matchup was one of the closest of the year for...
First night of NBC, NBA reunion averages 5.61 million viewers, biggest October opener in 15 years
STAMFORD, Conn. — The NBA’s return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and digital data from Adobe...
ESPN Puts Kirk Herbstreit in Tough Spot Again, a Week After Mending Ways
Being the face of college football sounds glamorous. But that’s until you realize Kirk Herbstreit’s job description includes more miles than a Delta pilot. In just 96 hours, the ESPN veteran covered more airspace than most Americans do in a month....
College football Week 9: Schedule, top 25 rankings, preview
Following a chaotic Week 8 of college football action, here is how the Week 9 AP poll shook out: RANK SCHOOL POINTS RECORD PREVIOUS 1 Ohio State (60) 1643 7-0 1 2 Indiana (6) 1583 7-0 3 3 Texas A&M 1499 7-0 4 4 Alabama 1463 6-1 6 5 Georgia 1360...
Is Arizona football going bowling? Here's a few bowl projections for the Wildcats
If Arizona football wants any shot at the postseason, the Wildcats will need to find two wins in the next five games. Arizona's next five opponents have a combined record of 22-16. Arizona's only remaining opponent with a losing record is Colorado...
Here's when 'The Outsiders' musical tour is coming to OKC, back to Tulsa
TULSA — Although only a few months had passed, Emma Hearn experienced a surreal feeling returning to Tulsa as one of "The Outsiders." "It's like we've been building to this moment for so long, even getting to be here a couple months ago and meet...
Liberal US justices decry nitrogen gas execution in spirited dissent
Audio By Carbonatix By Luc Cohen (Reuters) -As the state of Alabama prepared to execute a death row inmate on Thursday with nitrogen gas, the U.S. Supreme Court’s three liberal justices in a spirited dissent urged the public to watch the seconds...
Iowa running back Xavier Williams’ booming play style offsets his silent persona
Gennings Dunker remembers it like it was yesterday. It was 2025 spring practice for the Iowa football team. The offense was scrimmaging the defense inside the team’s practice facility. The ball was lined up at the 20-yard line on the left hash...