Sims was originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and had no interest in playing football during his youth. Instead, he spent most of his time practicing baseball. Eventually, when Sims’ life was uprooted ...

Billy Sims says more people recognize him these days for his restaurants than for being a Heisman Trophy winner, which proves he’s more than just the name behind the Billy Sims BBQ chain. “I get ...

Billy Sims BBQ, a fast-casual restaurant concept founded by the former Detroit Lions running back and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims, along with cofounder Jeff Jackson, announced an NFL-sized ...

In the summer of 1981, I tried out for the South Holland Jets football team and made the roster. It wasn't a significant accomplishment since anyone who showed up was guaranteed a spot. At that time, ...

TULSA, Okla. — Billy Sims and his foundation, in partnership with the OU Club of Tulsa, announced a new scholarship for northeastern Oklahoma undergraduate students at OU. Beginning next spring, any ...

The Heisman Trophy ceremony is supposed to be a formal, dignified affair. But after Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was announced as the 2008 Heisman Trophy winner, someone could be heard shouting ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Samaje Perine is the Oklahoma Sooners' new career rushing leader. The junior running back passed Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims and three others to become the Sooners' all-time ...

Starting in the spring 2025 semester, freshmen and undergraduate transfer students from the region can apply for the scholarship, which supports attendance at OU’s campuses in Norman, Tulsa, or ...

Ike's Chili House and Billy Sims Barbecue have joined to create a new restaurant scheduled to open late this month in the Farm Shopping Center. Billy & Ike's will feature straight chili, chili and ...