Charles Thompson
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to the sidelines during an NCAA football game between Nebraska and Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Thompson's son to lead Nebraska vs Sooners

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and players link arms across the field before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
It's all about the future as No. 6 Sooners visit Huskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ex-Texas QB Casey Thompson embraces fresh start at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Apr. 09, 2022 05:10 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, talks with quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 2 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Red River more normal for No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 07, 2021 01:39 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Casey Thompson, right, scrambles as Texas Tech defensive back Eric Monroe, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Thompson's son leads Texas into rivalry game

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 06, 2021 01:38 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gundy: Hurts makes Oklahoma’s spread look like the wishbone

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands the ball off to Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon (4) against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Hurts' rushing performance in opener tops Oklahoma greats

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 03, 2019 05:41 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a touchdown ahead of Kansas defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Oklahoma won 55-40. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma wishbone legends laud Murray's running ability

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 21, 2018 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 26, 2018 12:08 PM EDT