...first time since losing to Miami in the 1988 Orange Bowl. "That won't have any effect," Sooners defensive back J.T. Thatcher said. "We've played in a lot of big games this season, and we've been in bowls a lot." Oklahoma will play in...

...Re-signed C Ben Lynch to a one-year contract. Waived DT Paul Mandina, QB Kevin Nawracaj, LB Chris Nofoaiga, and RB J.T. Thatcher. WASHINGTON REDSKINS--Signed LB Shawn Barber to a one-year contract. HOCKEY National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS...

...DE Shawn Hay, WR Grant Heard, WR Steve Jackson, LB Chris Nofoaiga, TE Ben Steele, T Milford Stephenson, RB J.T. Thatcher, and C Bruce Wiggins. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLORADO AVALANCHE--Signed F Vaclav Nedorost to a multiyear...