OU defensive end R Mason Thomas came up with perhaps a game-saving play in the first quarter. But we’ll see if he can play the rest of the game. Thomas recovered a fumble, stiff-armed a tight end and rumbled for a 71-yard touchdown return for OU at Tennessee to the game 7-7.

"It's been everything that I've expected, and more," Thomas said of his rookie season. "… There's been some growing pains. But we all know growth -- sometimes you've got to go through a little pain, a little struggle. But overall, it's been a blessing."

Daniel Thomas will spend at least one more week on injured reserve with a broken forearm. The Detroit Lions downgraded Thomas to out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, leaving him on IR in his return from September surgery.

The Mercury started the season on a good note, as they won four of their first five games. Thomas got going right away, and in the team's first game, she had 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Phoenix won that game, as they beat the Seattle Storm 81-59.

Fleetwood played a starring role as Europe beat the United States, a squad captained by Bradley that included Thomas and Schauffele. For one of the three Americans, winning The Skins Game won't make up for their disappointment at Bethpage Black, but it might feel extra satisfying nonetheless.

The Broncos won that battle overall, holding the Giants to 119 yards on the ground on 32 attempts for an average of 3.7 yards per. That included a 31-yard touchdown scamper by Tyrone Tracy Jr. Take that away, and the Giants only gained 88 yards on 31 carries, or 2.8 yards per attempt.

Ten games remain in what might be Joel Bitonio’s final season playing left guard for the Browns. Barring injury, when he takes his familiar spot on the offensive line in the 2025 finale in

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