Oklahoma
Teen girl trafficked from Mavericks game found 10 days later in Oklahoma, 8 people arrested
Eight individuals had been arrested in Oklahoma Metropolis for allegedly trafficking a 15-year-old Texas woman at a Dallas Mavericks sport final month and now the woman’s household is questioning why extra wasn’t carried out to get their daughter residence faster.
The teenager went to the toilet on the Dallas’ American Airways Middle on April 8 whereas attending the sport along with her father and by no means returned, her household’s lawyer Zeke Fortenberry of the Fortenberry Agency, PLLC stated in a launch, obtained by Fox Information.
She was lacking for 10 days till she was positioned by regulation enforcement at an Prolonged Keep America resort in Oklahoma Metropolis — roughly 200 miles away — on April 18.
The Oklahoma Metropolis Police Division arrested Saniya Alexander, Melissa Wheeler, Chevaun Gibson, Kenneth Nelson, Sarah Hayes, Karen Gonzales, Thalia Gibson and Steven Hill in reference to the trafficking case, in accordance with Fox.
“We’re grateful for the work of the Oklahoma Metropolis Police Division and the restoration of our daughter,” the woman’s mom stated in an announcement on Might 5. “My coronary heart breaks for the unimaginable issues my daughter needed to endure for the 11 days she was taken, and I’m so glad she is protected as we work towards her restoration.”
When the woman didn’t return to her seat, her father instantly notified area safety and Dallas law enforcement officials of her disappearance, Fortenberry instructed the outlet.
The household was capable of monitor down the teenager with the assistance of the Texas Counter-Trafficking Initiative (TXCTI) — a nonprofit group that was capable of monitor down nude photos of the woman on a prostitution web site.
Regardless of pleas from the woman’s household, the Dallas Police Division by no means investigated the case because of Texas Household Code legal guidelines, which says lacking juveniles are handled as runaways “until there are circumstances which seem as involuntary reminiscent of a kidnapping or abduction.”
The household is now demanding solutions as to why Dallas cops or the American Airways Middle didn’t do extra to assist monitor down the woman sooner, in addition to why the Prolonged Keep America allowed a registered intercourse offender with a pretend identify and ID to hire rooms.
“The methods and organizations concerned on this case regularly failed the sufferer. She ought to by no means have had contact with the person on the Mavericks sport. The Dallas Police ought to have labored rapidly to analyze leads and find {the teenager} earlier than she was trafficked to Oklahoma,” Fortenberry instructed Fox in an announcement.
“The Prolonged Keep America resort in Oklahoma Metropolis put income forward of individuals by turning a blind eye to the sexual exploitation occurring proper earlier than their eyes. This sufferer’s life will perpetually be modified. We hope to carry accountable these accountable and create change inside these organizations in order that this by no means occurs to some other little one.”
Oklahoma
What time, TV channel is the Oklahoma Sooners vs Auburn football on today? Free live stream, spread, game odds
The No. 21 ranked Oklahoma Sooners face the Auburn Tigers with a true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. being named the starter after an impressive second half in a loss to Tennessee last week. This game kicks off at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 28 with a live broadcast on ABC, and streaming live on ESPN Plus.
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The betting odds for this game have moved all over the place, originally opening with the Sooners as the favorites. However, most sportsbooks now have Auburn as slight favorites over Oklahoma in this matchup.
What TV channel is the Oklahoma vs. Auburn game on?
When: Kickoff takes place at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28.
Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium | Auburn, AL
TV Channel: ABC, and streaming on ESPN Plus
How to watch live stream online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial). If you are out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is by signing up for one month of ESPN+ (costs $10.99/month, cancel anytime).
If you already have a cable or satellite subscription already, you can watch the game on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by signing in with your provider information.
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Oklahoma vs. Auburn spread, betting odds
Point Spread: OU: +1 | AUB: -1
Moneyline: OU: -105 | AUB: -115
Over/Under: 44.5
Oklahoma
LB Dasan McCullough Joins List of 11 Oklahoma Players Unavailable against Auburn
The list of unavailable players for the Sooners just keeps growing.
Oklahoma linebacker Dasan McCullough will not be available for OU’s game against Auburn at 2:30 pm. Saturday, according to the most recent SEC availability report that was released Friday night. McCullough also missed last week’s game against Tennessee after being listed as doubtful most of last week. He was listed as questionable this week until Friday.
McCullough joined a list of 10 other Sooners that will be unavailable for Week 5. The only other OU player included on the availability report was offensive lineman Jake Taylor, who was listed as probable. Unless he’s considered a game-time decision, Taylor’s status will be known when the final availability report is released 90 minutes before OU and Auburn kicks off.
The bright side of this week’s report is that it looks like Geirean Hatchett, who is out for the season, will be the only offensive lineman the Sooners will not have available.
Those unavailable include five of OU’s top receivers in Jayden Gibson, Jalil Farooq, Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony and Deion Burks. Gibson has already been ruled out for the season, while Farooq is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after breaking his foot in the Sooners’ season opener against Temple. Anderson made his first appearance of the season last week but was injured during the opening drive.
Burks was the newest receiver added to OU’s injured reserve on Thursday after also suffering an injury against Tennessee. Burks is the Sooners’ leading receiver with 26 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns. The next leading pass catcher is tight end Bauer Sharp with 14 catches and 116 yards.
So many injuries to OU receivers even influenced Brent Venables to switch cornerback Jacobe Johnson to wide receiver. And the Sooners are enduring all these injuries at receiver as freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. is set to make his first career start Saturday.
Freshman running back Taylor Tatum and defensive back Kendel Dolby were also injured last week. Tatum was ruled out on Thursday, while Dolby, who plays the cheetah position, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Wednesday. Fellow defensive back Gentry Williams was also ruled unavailable for Saturday.
The biggest shock of this week was kicker Tyler Keltner, who will be unavailable after an emergency appendectomy. Zach Schmit will presumably take over all kicking duties after participating in only kickoffs so far this season.
As for Auburn, the Tigers’ list is much shorter. Auburn will be without defensive backs Tyler Scott and Champ Anthony, as well as tight end Brandon Frazier. Defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes, kicker Alex McPherson and offensive lineman Izavion Miller are listed as probable.
WR Jayden Gibson, Out
LB Dasan McCullough, Out
WR Jalil Farooq, Out
WR Nic Anderson, Out
WR Andrel Anthony, Out
WR Deion Burks, Out
RB Taylor Tatum, Out
DB Gentry Williams, Out
DB Kendel Dolby, Out
OL Geirean Hatchett, Out
K Tyler Keltner, Out
OL Jake Taylor, Probable
DB Tyler Scott, Out
DB Champ Anthony, Out
TE Brandon Frazier, Out
DL Isaiah Raikes, Probable
K Alex McPherson, Probable
OL Izavion Miller, Probable
Oklahoma
Sources: Auburn’s Thorne to be QB1 vs. Sooners
Veteran quarterback Payton Thorne will start for Auburn when No. 21 Oklahoma visits Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday afternoon, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel Friday.
Thorne, the former Michigan State transfer, started 13 games for the Tigers last fall. He returned as the program’s starter in 2024 before he was replaced by redshirt freshman Hank Brown in Week 3. In Thorne, Auburn will have an experienced starter under center in Week 5 against a Sooners defense that leads the nation in turnovers (12) and ranks 28th in total defense this fall.
Auburn initially turned to Brown after Thorne threw a career-high four interceptions in a 21-14 home defeat to Cal on Sept. 7. Brown led the Tigers past New Mexico in his first career start in Week 3, but struggled against Arkansas last Saturday, completing 7-of-13 passes for 72 yards with three interceptions. After Auburn went scoreless before halftime, Thorne took over at quarterback in the second half of the 24-14 home loss, finishing 13-for-23 for 213 yards with two touchdowns and interception.
Both quarterbacks turned in strong weeks of practice ahead of this weekend’s visit from Oklahoma, but Auburn will go with Thorne Saturday, banking on his experience and the momentum he built in his relief work against Arkansas as the Tigers chase their first SEC win of 2024.
Auburn hosts the Sooners at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC in Oklahoma’s first SEC road game.
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