NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kip Lewis has something to prove heading into his final season at No. 10 Oklahoma.

Lewis starred at linebacker for a defense that was among the best in the nation last season. but doesn't think he gets the respect he deserves.

“I don't really get recognized nationally, so I kind of make that my effort now to let them know that it's kind of a little BS,” he said. “It's always good to have that chip on my shoulder in every technique I do. It's just making me want to bring my ‘A’ game all the time.”

Lewis, a 6-foot-1, 235-pound senior from Carthage, Texas, recorded a team-high 76 tackles last season, including 10 1/2 for a loss. In 2024, he had 65 tackles and four sacks and returned interceptions for touchdowns against Auburn and Alabama.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (AP) — Tadej Pogačar took a big step toward winning the Spanish Vuelta for the first time by claiming the fourth stage in dominant fashion on Tuesday.

The defending Tour de France champion, seeking a sweep of Grand Tour titles, completed his longest solo run in Grand Tours and finished Tuesday's tough mountain stage in Andorra 2 minutes, 39 seconds ahead of the chasers.

Pogačar opened an overall lead of 3 minutes, 21 seconds over Primoz Roglic, with Enric Mas other 11 seconds behind in the general classification.

“It was pretty tough but a beautiful day out there,” Pogačar said. "Any gap is more than enough but it’s super good because now I can be calm and confident for the next days. We’ll keep going day by day and focus on each day, it will be a little less stressful.”