Joe Castiglione lets the word hang in the air like a harvest moon. His succinct answer stands on its own. It requires no elaboration. Two syllables. Seven letters. That’s all Castiglione needs to explain how Oklahoma feels about Josh Heupel. “Beloved,” Castiglione, Oklahoma’s veteran athletics director, told me this week. No equivocation. Heupel remains an Oklahoma legend, and Castiglione said …

Caleb Williams won’t make ‘stupid mistakes’ again after vital lessons vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Every week of this season will be a different lesson for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Each Monday, he’ll enter Halas Hall, turn on the film, digest what went right and what went wrong, catalog it, and execute …

West Virginia football will begin Big 12 play with a home game against Kansas at 11 a.m. CT Saturday. West Virginia (1-2) suffered a 38-34 road loss to Pittsburgh in Week 3. Meanwhile, Kansas (1-2) suffered a 23-20 home loss to UNLV. Here’s how to watch the West Virginia vs Kansas game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information. More: …

The Packers have a lengthy injury report to start the week, with several players listed as limited and non-participants. Head coach Matt LaFleur addressed Jordan Love (knee) was limited in his return to practice, with the quarterback himself saying he’s “hopeful” to play against the Titans. But LaFleur also noted in his Wednesday press conference that there was some “wear …

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Central State Eight Friday’s games   Decatur Eisenhower at Decatur MacArthur, 5 p.m. Lanphier at Jacksonville, 7 p.m. Lincoln at Normal U-High, 7 p.m. Rochester at Chatham Glenwood, 7 p.m. Sacred Heart-Griffin at Quincy Notre Dame, 7 p.m. Springfield High at Southeast, 7 p.m. Sangamo Friday games   Maroa-Forsyth at Petersburg PORTA, 7 p.m. Pleasant Plains at Auburn, …

While Bears veteran receiver Keenan Allen remains out of practice with a heel injury, rookie Rome Odunze was able to get on the field for the first practice of the week. Odunze (knee) was limited on Wednesday. While he suffered the injury during the Week 1 win over Tennessee, he was able to play Week 2 against Houston. Playing 94 …

SOUTH BEND — Coming into the 2024 season, Miami (Ohio) felt like it could be a trap game for Notre Dame football. The RedHawks went 11-3 last year, winning the Mid-American Conference championship. With several key pieces back from last season as well, Miami felt like a dark horse selection to earn the Group of Five selection into the College …

Safety Kyle Hamilton wasn’t on the practice field for the Ravens on Wednesday. Hamilton sat out the team’s first workout as they head toward a Week Three matchup with the Cowboys. Hamilton is listed with a back injury, but played every snap against the Raiders in Week Two. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley also missed practice with an ankle injury. Head …

NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 13: Fans move toward the stadium before the start of the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers September 13, 2014 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in …

A report on Monday indicated Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey will miss about a month with an MCL sprain and the team confirmed he’ll miss at least that much time on Wednesday. McGlinchey was placed on injured reserve while linebacker Dondrea Tillman was signed to the active roster. The Broncos also signed linebacker Andrew Farmer to the practice squad. Alex …

THE FLATS – Platinum recording artist Regard will be the featured performer for Georgia Tech’s Helluva Block Party Driven by Hyundai when Tech football hosts Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Oct. 19 edition of Helluva Block Party will be held in The Home Depot Backyard, which is located adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, …

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. He played 58 of 70 snaps in Sunday’s loss to the Saints, catching four passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. All of Lamb’s receptions, though, came in the first half. Cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot) and defensive tackle Mazi Smith (back) also sat out practice. Todd Archer of …

Jerome Myles.jfif Lincon Riley and the USC Trojans have successfully landed one of the fastest players in the country. 2025 All-American Jerome Myles from Corner Canyon High School in Utah has committed to the Trojans. According to 247Sports, Myles is a five-star prospect and the top player in the state of Utah. Past members of the Trojans to participate in …

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb didn’t practice with the team Wednesday due to an ankle injury, the team announced in their injury report. Specifics on his ankle injury are not known. Lamb was one of several key Cowboys players held out of practice Wednesday, too, along with defensive tackle Mazi Smith and cornerback Trevon Diggs. According to ESPN’s …

Chuck McDonald.png Defensive back Chuck McDonald (Santa Ana, CA/ Mater Dei High School) has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, McDonald will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The …