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John Mateer trending toward playing against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday
The news has come in on the latest SEC availability report that Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is trending to play against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.
That’s huge news for the Sooners, who will have their Heisman-contending quarterback and leader back for the Red River Showdown. Before sitting out the Sooners’ 44-0 win over Kent State, Mateer was averaging 351.25 combined passing and rushing yards and 2.75 touchdowns per game in Oklahoma’s 4-0 start.
His availability gives the Sooners’ offense a boost come Saturday. Although it will be his first experience in the Red River Showdown, Saturday will mark the 21st start of his collegiate career if he remains on track to play.
There weren’t any other changes on the availability report beyond Mateer. Wide receiver Keontez Lewis is the most notable name to watch. Lewis suffered a scary moment in the Sooners’ win over Kent State after running into the brick wall beyond the end zone.
If Lewis is unable to play this Saturday, look for Ivan Carreon and Javonnie Gibson to receive the snaps at outside wide receiver opposite Deion Burks and with Isaiah Sategna in the slot.
Oklahoma Sooners Availability Report
| Player | Position | Availability Status |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Everett | OL | Out |
| Jacob Sexton | OL | Out |
| Jake Taylor | OL | Out |
| Kade McIntyre | TE | Out |
| Logan Howland | OL | Doubtful |
| Keontez Lewis | WR | Questionable |
| John Mateer | QB | Probable |
Texas Longhorns Availability Report
| Player | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Baxter | RB | Doubtful |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | Probable |
| Xavier Filsaime | OL | Probable |
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A day off at the pool — and a little sunburn — didn’t stop the Minnesota Twins’ momentum.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 9-3 win Thursday.
Minnesota has won four games in a row and scored 25 runs in the three-games series in Texas. The two teams had a rare, mid-series day off on Wednesday with the England-Croatia World Cup game being played in Arlington.
“We’re locked in every day,” Lee told Audra Martin on the team’s broadcast. “Yesterday, taking time off, lay out by the pool, get a little burnt and then right back to it. We did a good job getting focused. I feel like we do that with rain delays, too, just lock back in and we’re doing it.”
Lee’s 12th homer capped a four-run first off Jack Leiter (3-7). Trevor Larnach made it 6-0 in the fourth with a two-run shot to straightaway center that just cleared the extended glove of leaping Alejandro Osuna. Larnach’s third hit was an RBI single in the fifth, and Ryan Kriedler hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
Joe Ryan (5-3) struck out seven but needed 97 pitches to get through five scoreless innings while allowing three singles. Leiter was done after the fourth, and has given up 17 runs while losing three starts in a row.
The Twins never trailed in the sweep that extended their winning streak to four, matching their longest this season. Their 14-5 record at Globe Life Field is the best for any American League opponent since the ballpark opened in 2020.
Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue hit solo homers for the Rangers, who have lost five of six games. They are 0-15 when giving up multiple runs in the first inning.
Twins DH Josh Bell, who was born in nearby Irving and grew up in the area, had an RBI single before Lee’s homer. Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the series-opening 4-2 win Monday, and had an RBI single for a 2-0 lead in the first of a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
“We’re just passing the baton each time,” Lee said of the offensive output. “Our guys are hot. They feel good and they came out swinging today. It was awesome to see. We’ve done that for a while now.”
Up next
Twins rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.26 ERA) starts Friday at Arizona. The Diamondbacks are scheduled to start right-hander Michael Soroka (8-3, 3.11).
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A Texas state trooper was killed in a crash in the Panhandle, becoming the 244th Texas Department of Public Safety officer to die in the line of duty since 1823, according to the agency.
Sergio Romero, 27, died Wednesday after a semi-truck pulled in front of him as he attempted a traffic stop around 4 p.m. on U.S. 287 in Childress County, DPS said.
In a statement, Col. Freeman F. Martin praised Romero’s courage, integrity, and service.
“Today, we grieve the loss of one of our own,” Martin said. “… Our hearts break alongside his family, friends, fellow troopers, and all who loved him. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of his fellow Texans.”
Romero previously served with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office before joining DPS as part of Class B-2025 in Childress, the agency said.
He is survived by his wife, Francisca, and their two young sons.
Funeral arrangements are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
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