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We could argue about the best team names in sports. However, we aren’t here to debate the merits of the Detroit Red Wings, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Golf News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

49ers Waive CB Tre’Vius Tomlinson

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have waived CB Tre’Vius Tomlinson. Tomlinson, 26, was a three-year starter at TCU and earned First Team All-American, First Team All-Big-12, and the Jim Thorpe Award for being elected the best defensive back in college football.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 30

Commanders Land All-American & Jim Thorpe Award Finalist in Latest 2026 NFL Mock

The Washington Commanders' defense in 2026 was one of the worst units in the entire league. The staff understood this and went to work this offseason in an effort to curb the issues that ran rampant across the group just a season ago.

Jermaine Mathews Jr. Is Chasing the Thorpe Award in Return to Ohio State

Jermaine Mathews Jr. did not shy away from how last season ended. He faced it. “I didn’t end the season how I wanted to,” Mathews said. “So, it felt like unfinished business.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7

Ohio State S Caleb Downs Declares For 2026 Draft

Ohio State safety and projected first-round pick Caleb Downs has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft (via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer). Downs, 21, was a five-star recruit out of Georgia who was thought to be the No.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Ohio State S Caleb Downs Declares For 2026 NFL Draft

Ohio State S Caleb Downs has declared to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. He’ll be among the top defensive backs available in this year’s class and could be a top-10 pick when it’s all said and done. Downs, 21, transferred to Ohio State in 2024 after one year in Alabama.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 26

LSU Football Cornerback Mansoor Delane Named Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award

BATON ROUGE – LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane has been selected as one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, ESPN and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday.

Golf News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 18

Predicting End of Season Award Winners: Bednarik, Thorpe, Hendricks

We only have a few weeks left in the regular season for college football, which means award winners are starting to show themselves. Over the next week or so I’ll be predicting a few players each article of whom I think will take home some hardware, with the Heisman Trophy being last.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 17

Miami's Jim Thorpe Semifinalist Expected Out For the Rest of the Season

Terrible morning news for No. 15 Miami (8-2, 4-2) as they are expected to be without Jim Thorpe Semifinalist Keionte Scott for the rest of the season. The Hurricanes had been playing elite defensive football with him manning the backfield.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 30

Auburn's Pleasant Earns Jim Thorpe Weekly Honors

In the Auburn Tigers' win over Arkansas last week, defense continued to be a dominating factor, but a few Tigers stood out from the rest. While Xavier Atkins was named the Co-SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his stellar performance, corner Rayshawn Pleasant was equally impressive.

Oregon Ducks News / A to Z Sports / October 28

Oregon Ducks star safety earns national honor by being named as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award

Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman has earned significant recognition this week after being named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which honors the nation’s top defensive back.

TCU Defensive Back Named Semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award

The 15 semifinalists for the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award were released on Tuesday, which saw TCU safety Jamel Johnson among the list. Announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association, the award is given to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability, and character.

Golf News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / October 28

Miami Defensive Back Named Semifinalist for Jim Thorpe Award

Miami defensive back Keionte Scott has been named a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the nation’s top defensive back.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in USC football history

One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 17, 2025

Alabama Safety Named Jim Thorpe DB of the Week: Roll Call

The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association named Alabama safety Bray Hubbard the defensive back of the week after his strong performance in the Crimson Tide's 38-14 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 3.

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UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 9, 2025

UNLV Rebels Amaris Brown Named Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

UNLV Rebels defensive back Aamaris Brown continues to get his flowers for what has been an incredible start to the 2025 season. After sealing the Rebels' big Week 2 win over the Big 10's UCLA Bruins with a game-ending interception, he has now been named the Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week on Tuesday.

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The 25 greatest players in Miami football history

Graciously known as "The 'U,'" for those who lived it, the University of Miami Hurricanes football program seems like its own universe, what with the trash-talking, smoke-filled entrances and the Orange Bowl etc.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 21, 2025

Kershaw’s Challenge, LADF Unveil New Dodgers Dreamfields At Jim Thorpe Park

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and Kershaw’s Challenge unveiled Dodgers Dreamfields Nos. 64 and 65 at Jim Thorpe Park last week. It was part of a fulfilling day for the foundation, as a new renovation project at Loma Alta Park also had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

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Golf News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 6, 2025

TRENDING: Jim Thorpe Award Winner Trolls Rival in Photo

Playing his high school football just north of Austin, Jadae Barron has known about the Texas/Oklahoma rivalry for a long time. He also knows what it means to the fans of both programs.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 5, 2025

Los Angeles Rams Opt to Release Former Jim Thorpe Winner, Per Report

The Los Angeles Rams have the second-most NFC West division titles at 15, with the San Francisco 49ers as the only team ahead of them. The Rams won the division and clinched a playoff spot after beating the Arizona Cardinals in the second-to-last game of the regular season.