Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair has been with Gaza patient Baraa in Jamaica this weekend. Baraa has been in Houston for nearly a year for treatment to build him new legs & get him back walking. (Heal.Palestine on Instagram)

The Northwest Missouri State University track and field teams finished day three of the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in a dominant fashion, secured the highest finishes for the Bearcat men’s and women’s programs and Melanie Roland captured the women’s 400-meter national title. The Northwest women scored 35 points to place sixth, setting a new program-best finish by topping their 11th-place showing in 2024. The Bearcat men tallied 38 points to also secure sixth overall, surpassing their previous highest finish of seventh set in 2005. It marks the third top-10 national finish for the Bearcat men and the first-ever top-10 finish for the Northwest women at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The Bearcats totaled 27 All-America honors during the three-day meet. Three relay squads and 11 individual performances secured first-team status, while three individuals earned second-team recognition. Melanie Roland secured a commanding victory in the women’s 400-meter dash, becoming the third Bearcat women’s outdoor champion, joining Hiba Mahgoub (200m, 2021) and Tiffany Hughey (400m, 2024). In the men’s 400-meter dash, Truman Hare turned in a standout performance, capturing a top-five finish for the Bearcats and lowering his own school record. Finding similar success, Aziz Mohammed and the women’s 4x400-meter relay team delivered a pair of runner-up finishes to secure crucial team points. Kennedi Cline delivered an impressive outing by becoming the third Bearcat female athlete to earn three All-America honors in an NCAA Outdoor Championship meet, joining Luisarys Toledo (2023, 2024) and Tiffany Hughey (2023). Seven Bearcat athletes reached multi-All-America status at the meet, including four from the men's squad and three from the women's team. bit.ly/4dtOd9j @NWBearcatXCTF #OABAAB

My X account was hacked earlier this week and apologize for all the spam DM’s. I don’t have a podcast and did not get a new car 😀. My account is back up and running by me! #LessonsLearned

Football Recruits if you are trying to contact @Jake_Willrich DB coach here at Northwest Missouri State, his twitter has been hacked. We are currently working on getting this fixed.

NFL MVP: Highland Park NFL OPOY: Rockwall NFL DPOY: Arlington Martin #TXHSFB

🚨BEARCAT UPDATE 🚨 Eyes disciplined. Active hands. Violent mindset. Welcome transfer DB Elijah McFadden. #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨SIGNED. SEALED. DELIVERED. 🚨 No fly zone. ✈️🚫DB Reid McIntyre is taking everything personal. 😤 #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨OFFICIAL UPDATE 🚨 SEE BALL, TAKE BALL, HOUSE CALL! Nebraska DB Christian Boles Welcome!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨 No separation. No mercy. No completions. 😤 Welcome Nebraska DB Isaiah Wapelhorst!!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨THIS JUST IN 🚨 Throw it if you want. 😈DB Parker Hunt will make you pay. #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨 NEW EDITION 🚨 We don’t trail routes. We end them. 🔒Nebraska DB Elijah Mitchell!!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨ATTENTION 🚨 This ballhawking DB is ready to get his hands on the ball and make big plays. Everyone welcomes DeKarai Weaver!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨BEARCAT UPDATE 🚨 Control the middle. Set the tone. Linebacker Jackson Redman is officially a Bearcat!!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

🚨BEARCAT UPDATE 🚨 This ballhawking DB is ready to get his hands on the ball and make big plays. Please welcome Damion Bridges!!! #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD𝟐𝟔REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

clock starts 𝓝𝓞𝓦! . . . #CATSONTHERISE #GOOD26REAT #EARNEDNOTGIVEN

Will be signing tomorrow 2:00 PM in the Jonny Carson Theater! Go Bearcats! @CoachJenmi @Jake_Willrich @NWBearcat_FB @N0rfolkPanthers

We are the standard! #OABAAB

Four members of the @NWBearcat_FB squad gained 2025 D2CCA All-Super Region 4 honors led by first-team selection Clayton Power. Power (Stilwell, Kan.) notched first-team status on the defensive line. Offensive linemen senior Wes Merriman (Monett, Mo.) and sophomore Kaleb McCullough (Humboldt, Iowa) are joined by senior linebacker Carter Edwards (St. Louis, Mo.) on the second team. Power was chosen as a first-team all-MIAA performer and the MIAA's Defensive Lineman of the Year. He ranked second in the MIAA in quarterback sacks (7.5). Power tied for No. 7 in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss (10.0). Power started all 12 games and registered 40 total tackles. He tied for the team lead in interceptions (2). The Bearcat defensive unit led the MIAA in scoring defense (18.0 ppg), total defense (283.9 yards/game), passing defense (159.3 yards/game), defensive passing efficiency (102.6), fewest first downs allowed (188 - 15.7/game) and third-down conversions (29.6%). Merriman was the starting right guard in all 12 games, while McCullough was the starting left tackle in all 12 contests. Merriman and McCullough were first-team all-MIAA picks on the offensive line. The Bearcat offensive line unit allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the MIAA in 2025. The Bearcats led the MIAA in total touchdowns scored (53), rushing touchdowns (32) and rushing offense (243.1 yards/game). Edwards was the starting middle linebacker in all 12 contests. He was a unanimous first-team all-MIAA choice at linebacker. Edwards led the Bearcats in tackles (85). He also topped the squad in tackles-for-loss (13.0), forced fumbles (4) and interceptions (2). He tied for second in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss and tied for fifth in the league in sacks (6.0). He led the MIAA in forced fumbles (4). Edwards had a season-high 14 tackles vs. Harding in the NCAA first-round playoff game in Searcy, Ark. Northwest tied for the second-most Super Region 4 picks with four. Harding led the way with nine selections, including six first-team honorees. bit.ly/49Y6dHo #OABAAB

Hailed the 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍'𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 👑 Northwest Missouri State University head football coach John McMenamin has been named American Football Coaches Association's 2025 NCAA Division II Region 3 Coach of the Year winner. McMenamin is the third Northwest football coach to gain the @WeAreAFCA Region Coach of the Year honor. Mel Tjeerdsma was a seven-time recipient and Adam Dorrel gained the honor in 2016. 📰: bit.ly/3XdUrkG #OABAAB ||| @NWBearcat_FB ||| @CoachMcMenamin