247Sports Four-star running back Taylor Tatum committed to Oklahoma on Friday, he announced on social media. The Longview, Texas, native is the No. 1 ranked running back and the No. 42 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports, and committed to the Sooners over USC and Alabama.  Tatum is the highest-ranked commit that Brent Venables and his staff …

The Cincinnati Bengals signaled the continued stay of Joe Mixon by not making a ton of moves at the running back position this offseason. But rookie Chase Brown was one of the moves the team did make at the spot. Here’s a look at a quick profile as we continue counting down until the season opener.   Experience: Rookie (Round 5, …

LAS VEGAS — Colorado athletic director Rick George swiftly left the main stage at Pac-12 football media day on Friday only to be met by a handful of inquisitive reporters. For months now, Colorado’s future as a member of the Pac-12 has been in doubt. George and his chancellor, Phil DiStefano, have left open the possibility that the school could …

The New York Jets announced on Friday night that they’ve signed defensive lineman Ifeadi Odenigbo and running back Damarea Crockett. Both players were in for a visit on Friday afternoon and they left with a new deal. Odenigbo spent last season with the Colts and he appeared in 13 games, recording 10 tackles and 3.5 sacks, before being cut. He …

Getty Images Colorado coach Deion Sanders is on the mend after undergoing surgery Thursday. The procedure was a follow-up from an emergency surgery in June to repair blood clots in his legs. While filling in for Sanders at Pac-12 Media Day in Las Vegas, Buffaloes defensive coordinator Charles Kelly updated his boss’ status.  “He’s doing a lot better,” Kelly told …

The Carolina Panthers and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young agreed to a four-year contract, the team announced Friday. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press the fully guaranteed deal is worth $37.9 million. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the terms publicly. The deal comes …

Getty Images The Carolina Panthers and No. 1 overall Bryce Young agreed to terms on the quarterback’s rookie contract, the team announced Friday. Young is receiving a four-year, fully guaranteed $37.95 contract, including a $24.6 million signing bonus. He will get $25.3 million in 2023 in a deal that includes a fifth-year option in 2027, according to Spotrac. Young will report to his first …

Getty Images No matter how he’s tried throughout his NFL career, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hasn’t been able to get any respect from the developers of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” series. When he entered the league in 2019, Jones was given a 63 rating that was the lowest of all rookie quarterbacks, including Tyree Jackson, who was given …

The Texas Longhorns’ 2023 schedule is loaded with talent across the board. The high end talent is mostly present at the top recruiting schools on the Longhorns schedule. Alabama, Oklahoma, TCU and Texas Tech present perhaps the most talented rosters. Each opponent will present its own unique challenges. Rice and Wyoming probably present the least matchup concerns for Texas. Outside …

Rory McIlroy’s candid take on LIV golf, PGA Tour merger, PIF and the future of golf Rory McIlroy talks to the media after announcement of LIV Golf – PGA Tour merger. He also talks about the PIF and how it’s better to partner with them than be enemies. USA TODAY After a first round full of surprises and a frustrating …

Jul. 21—INDIANAPOLIS — Julian Blackmon was feeling more confident and comfortable in Gus Bradley’s defense this spring. That’s very good news for the Indianapolis Colts, who need the 24-year-old safety to take a step forward on and off the field. The competition at safety does not appear to be nearly as wide open as cornerback with training camp approaching next …

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had the chance to enter the 2023 NFL Draft and could have worked his way into the first round with his exceptional arm strength. Instead, he elected to return to the Huskies for one final season to achieve the goals both he and the team had — but fell short of — last season.  With …

2023 World Cup: Who is the x-factor for Team USA? You know the veterans, but there are a lot of rising stars on this USWNT squad you need to know as well. Sports Seriously The U.S. women’s national team opens the 2023 World Cup against Vietnam in New Zealand on Friday. The Americans begin their campaign for a third straight World Cup …

In case you haven’t noticed, veteran NFL running backs have seen better days. Perhaps the most alarming news pertains to the three franchise-tagged running backs, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard. None received a long-term extension by Monday’s deadline as the market is still feeling the effects of three bad deals handed out to Ezekiel Elliott, Todd Gurley and …

You knew this was coming: not just that Oklahoma was going to win the Taylor Tatum recruitment over USC, but that when it happened, Sooner fans were going to let loose and relish beating Lincoln Riley. It’s human nature, and there’s nothing wrong with it, either. Oklahoma fans spent 2022 in a box of misery. They watched Riley and USC …