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STILLWATER — There’s no denying that Oklahoma State’s defense is a bigger question mark headed into fall camp. Although there’s some degree of certainty over much of the starting lineup, the success of the unit overall is harder to predict given how important chemistry is on defense.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The word “motivated” was thrown around the postgame press conference tonight after the worldranked No. 2 U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) defeated No. 1 Japan, 2-0, in the 2026 International Cup gold medal matchup, presented by Mercy.

SOONER WIRE - The Oklahoma Sooners made the College Football Playoff in 2025, navigating one of the more difficult schedules in the sport with a 10-2 regular season record and earning an opportunity to host a playoff game.

FAN SIDED - With training camps ramping up across the NFL, Week 1 of the 2026 season will be here before you know it, which is awesome news. The offseasons do tend to drag on a bit, but at the same time, it does feel like free agency was only yesterday.

NORTHEAST Birch: July 27. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids fair on shad around main lake and points. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County. Copan : July 25.

SB NATION - All 14 American Conference programs gathered at the Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, FL for the league’s 2026 media days.

SSC NEWS RELEASE Seventy-six Seminole State College student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, while seven SSC athletic programs earned NJCAA Academic Team Awards.

EXTREME HEAT POLICY The OSSAA recognizes that exertional heat related illness is the leading cause of preventable death in high school students participating in activities.

YAHOO SPORTS - Six of the top softball teams from around the world will compete in Oklahoma City this weekend during the 2026 International Cup.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Oklahoma State completed a three-game sweep of its foreign exhibition tour Wednesday night with a 100-92 victory over the LBP All-Stars at Guillermo Angulo Coliseum.