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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue-chip DL Brian Harris commits to Oklahoma Sooners football
One of the nation's fastest recruiting rises has officially come to an end. Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin defensive line recruit Brian Harris, who saw his recruitment go national earlier this year, came off the board on Friday afternoon. Advertisement "Im going to Oklahoma, proud to be a Boomer Sooner," he told Rivals. "The constant communication was big. Coach (Brent) Venables has such an infectious personality. Having that family background, also with Coach (Todd) Bates -- I feel like I'm so connected with that family. "The first time I was out there, it was a different feeling. I went with my family and we all said, 'this is where it's at.' I knew where I was going." The blue-chip prospect checked in with a pair of former top recruits in Norman expected to continue to work the middle in 2025. It can be viewed as a passing of the torch, of sorts. "I talked to David Stone and Jayden Jackson, where I can learn from the best group in the nation," Harris said. "Their career hopefully goes well and I'll be stepping up as next up, and I'm ready for that leadership role. Advertisement "They (OU) see me as a 3-tech, 4-tech, bouncing outside and inside since I can play anything. I told Coach V, 'if you want to line me up at linebacker and fill up a hole, you can.' They see me being a third-down pass rush guy and making an immediate impact my freshman year." The swift rise of Oklahoma on Harris' list had plenty to do with those calling the shots at the SEC program, too. It created a buy-in in short order. "It means a whole lot to me," he said. "Everywhere Coach V has been, he has won. So I'm proud to say I'm going to that school and I carry it with a badge of honor." CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info There was an original plan to make a slew of official visits. Harris took one, to West Virginia, and realized his schedule was a bit too ambitious. Advertisement It came with the trim to the five finalists before OU won out over Alabama, Michigan, Penn State and South Carolina. It looks like those penciled in trips are erased for good, outside of a June return to Norman of course. He'll sport a recruiting cap on that trip, too. "Complete shutdown," Harris said. "I can say my recruitment is shut down, I'm 100 percent committed. I'm only taking one official visit, and it will be to OU. I might change it to pair with my dog Jake Kreul. He's a dog. Good players want to play with good players." With the bulk of the recruiting process now behind, the newest OU commitment is focused on the 2025 season at Mandarin High and representing the program until his arrival. Advertisement "You're going to see the best out of me," Harris said. "A dominant force. Someone who can make an impact on the field. I'm gonna live in the backfield. "I'm home. I'm gonna be a Boomer Sooner than later." SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OKLAHOMA FANS AT
Fox Sports
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross diagnosed with colon cancer
Associated Press Longtime pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross has colon cancer. The 73-year-old Ross said in a social media post that he was diagnosed this week and is scheduled to have surgery in the next two weeks. 'I appreciate your concern and support,' he said. Ross is best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment from 1993 to 2013. His catch phrases have seeped into popular culture and made him one of the most popular wrestling play-by-play voices of all time. The line, 'My God' or 'By God,' said in his Oklahoma accent after a particularly shocking moment, is perhaps his most famous. Other emphatic calls such as 'He's broken in half' and 'That man has a family' often replace the original commentary over hard-hitting football highlights on social media. Ross is an avid Oklahoma Sooners football fan and booster who often has walked to the ring with the school's fight song, 'Boomer Sooner,' playing. Ross, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, has been with All Elite Wrestling since 2019. 'All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery,' AEW said in a statement. ___ AP sports: in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross diagnosed with colon cancer
Longtime pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross has colon cancer. The 73-year-old Ross said in a social media post that he was diagnosed this week and is scheduled to have surgery in the next two weeks. 'I appreciate your concern and support,' he said. Ross is best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment from 1993 to 2013. His catch phrases have seeped into popular culture and made him one of the most popular wrestling play-by-play voices of all time. The line, 'My God' or 'By God,' said in his Oklahoma accent after a particularly shocking moment, is perhaps his most famous. Other emphatic calls such as 'He's broken in half' and 'That man has a family' often replace the original commentary over hard-hitting football highlights on social media. Ross is an avid Oklahoma Sooners football fan and booster who often has walked to the ring with the school's fight song, 'Boomer Sooner,' playing. Ross, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, has been with All Elite Wrestling since 2019. 'All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery,' AEW said in a statement. ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross diagnosed with colon cancer
Longtime pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross has colon cancer. The 73-year-old Ross said in a social media post that he was diagnosed this week and is scheduled to have surgery in the next two weeks. 'I appreciate your concern and support,' he said. Advertisement Ross is best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment from 1993 to 2013. His catch phrases have seeped into popular culture and made him one of the most popular wrestling play-by-play voices of all time. The line, 'My God' or 'By God,' said in his Oklahoma accent after a particularly shocking moment, is perhaps his most famous. Other emphatic calls such as 'He's broken in half' and 'That man has a family' often replace the original commentary over hard-hitting football highlights on social media. Ross is an avid Oklahoma Sooners football fan and booster who often has walked to the ring with the school's fight song, 'Boomer Sooner,' playing. Ross, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, has been with All Elite Wrestling since 2019. Advertisement 'All Elite Wrestling joins fans around the world in sending love and support to Jim Ross as he battles colon cancer. J.R. is a valued member of the AEW family, and we stand beside him during his journey toward recovery,' AEW said in a statement. ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners win over Iowa Hawkeyes in NCAA Tournament
The Oklahoma Sooners came away with a dominant victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Monday afternoon. The 34-point win was the second-largest in program history and the largest margin of victory since 1995. Against her alma mater, head coach Jennie Baranczyk pressed all the right buttons for the Sooners, leading them to an emphatic statement win over one of the better programs in the nation. Despite falling behind in the early going, the Sooners used a 16-1 run to completely take control of the game and never looked back. Sahara Williams layup with just over three minutes left in the first quarter gave the Sooners a 12-10 lead and they would lead for the remainder of the game. Despite shooting just 11% from three, Oklahoma used their massive rebounding edge to pull out to an 11-point halftime lead. Oklahoma then put together a fantastic third quarter to all but seal the victory, outscoring the Hawkeyes by 14 points to lead by 25 going into the fourth quarter. The Sooners were so locked in during the final frame that they nearly led by 40 points over a team that's been to the final four in recent years. It was a statement win for the Sooners as they move on to the Sweet 16, and here's how social media reacted to the win. First line item for the OU Board of Regents this summer needs to be a hefty raise for Jennie Baranczyk. — John Williams (@john9williams) March 24, 2025 Four years ago, in Jennie Baranczyk's first season at OU, her team got blown out in Norman in the Round of 32. Now four years later, she's finally reached the Sweet a special day for Baranczyk and OU women's basketball program: — George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) March 24, 2025 — Scissorhands (@ScissorhandsOKC) March 24, 2025 Don't take her for granted, folks. Jennie Baranczyk has a chance to make this thing REALLY special in Norman. 📈 — Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) March 24, 2025 Oklahoma put the 'ow' in Iowa. Boomer!☝🏽 — Tierani (@tierani_kristen) March 24, 2025 Raegan Beers is an absolute warrior. — Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) March 24, 2025 No. 3-seed Oklahoma (27-7) dominates No. 6-seed Iowa 96-62 to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16First Sweet 16 appearance for OU since 2013 - the masterclass program renaissance from Jennie Baranczyk continuesUConn/South Dakota St winner next on Saturday in Spokane#Sooners — Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) March 24, 2025 Jennie Baranczyk rocking an absolutely electric jacket. Big game vibes. Great student turnout for a Monday 3pm tipLet's dance, part 2 — Ryan Chapman (@_RyanChapman) March 24, 2025 Let me be the first to tweet…If you like watching this @OU_WBBall be successful you better begin showing support in both attendance & NIL !!! Also better hope that Joe C…gives her a lifetime contract! She's Got The Program Running Like A Well Oiled Machine! #BoomerSooner — Kendal Eschbach (@KendalEschbach) March 24, 2025 The Vann sisters, Skylar and Zya, combined for 27 points in Oklahoma's 96-62 win over Iowa, sending the Sooners to the Sweet 16. — The Athletic WBB (@TheAthleticWBB) March 24, 2025 Whole squad was eating 😤#MarchMadness x @OU_WBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) March 24, 2025 Poetic. @AubreyJoens // @sahara_w32 — Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) March 24, 2025 Today's attendance at the Lloyd Noble Center: 8, done, #Sooners. — George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) March 24, 2025 This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Social media reacts to Oklahoma's dominant win over Iowa
