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http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article96035002.html#storylink=cpy Blessed to say that I've verbally committed to @TCU #hornfrog 🐸⚪️😈⚪️😈 pic.twitter.com/TCuOvCjnUb — Kevin Samuel🇦🇬 (@Kevinloopy23) August 16, 2016 FWST: TCU, Dixon add another 4-star commitment to 2017 basketball class BY CARLOS MENDEZ [email protected] TCU and first-year coach Jamie Dixon gained a second four-star commitment of the summer for next season’s signing class. Kevin Samuel,…

http://nyj.247sports.com/Bolt/New-York-Jets-place-Matthew-Tucker-on-IR-list-46780866 247 Sports: New York Jets place Matthew Tucker on IR list James Parks The New York Jets have added running back Matthew Tucker on their injured reserve list after he passed through the waiver wire unclaimed on Monday, according to multiple reports. The team signed Tucker several weeks ago, though was waived to leave a spot…

NJ.com: Can Stansly Maponga bring the necessary ‘fire’ to be extra Giants pass rusher? By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com  Email the author | Follow on Twitter EAST RUTHERFORD — The Giants‘ defense produced three sacks in Friday’s preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. A tremendous amount of attention was paid to the two Owa Odighizuwa registered, and understandably…

DMN: Why adding two schools might be the most likely, and best, outcome of Big 12 expansion By Chuck Carlton, Staff Writer Twitter:@ChuckCarltonDMN As school after school searches for the best combination of Skype and PowerPoint to impress the Big 12, one aspect of expansion may be coming into focus. The addition of two schools just…

Today’s U: TCU could have the best defensive end duo in the Big 12 By Garrett Kroeger The TCU Horned Frogs experienced more than a handful of injuries last season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. One was a season-long injury to defensive end James McFarland. Last season was supposed to be McFarland’s senior…

DMN: Finding this year’s Turpin: Austin, Gladney, others set to have breakout years for TCU By Grant McGalliard, Special contributor Twitter:@GrantMcGTCU Last year, KaVontae Turpin took TCU by storm with his electrifying returns and routes. Turpin, now a sophomore, will no longer fly under the radar — he’s now a major part of the TCU offense.…

FWST: TCU can use returning cornerback Texada as example for younger DBs BY CARLOS MENDEZ [email protected]  Now that Ranthony Texada is back on the field for TCU, he provides more than a healthy body at cornerback. He’s an example. Defensive coordinator Chad Glasgow saw Texada make an impact as a freshman two years ago. He believes…

Today’s Pigskin: Redskins’ Josh Doctson could miss ‘another week or two’ ByJoseph Nocco According to a report from John Keim of ESPN on Sunday afternoon, Washington Redskins’ wide receiver Josh Doctson could miss at least another “week or two” of action. The rookie pass catcher has continued to battle a lingering Achilles injury that has…

MyHorryNews: New pitcher Morrison already a favorite Joe Wedra [email protected] Preston Morrison is an old soul. And for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans starting pitcher, he wouldn’t have it any other way. On the field for the Cubs organization in 2016, Morrison has been more than dominant. Though he was just called up to Myrtle Beach…

FWST: Former TCU sprinter Kim Collins ready to retire soon after Olympics BY CHAREAN WILLIAMS [email protected]  RIO DE JANEIRO – Former TCU star Kim Collins is calling it quits. After five Olympics and at the age of 40, the Saint Kitts and Nevis sprinter announced Sunday he soon will retire. “I’m not going to carry on…