Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) celebrates a tackle against SMU during the first half in the first round of the NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State senior defensive tackle Zane Durant was named to the Outland Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch lists on Tuesday.

Junior cornerback A.J. Harris joined Durant on the Nagurski watch list, while redshirt junior Olaivavega Ioane is also on the Outland Trophy watch list.

The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman, offensive or defensive, in college football. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy recognizes the best defensive player in college football.

Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis was also one of 60 players named to the Nagurski list.

Venus playing in US Open

Venus Williams’ comeback is headed to the U.S. Open next month.

She will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. The 45-year-old Williams returned to the tennis tour last week after more than a year away.

Elsewhere in tennis:

– Leylah Fernandez criticized the schedule at the National Bank Open after the Canadian lost in the first round of her home tournament Tuesday, two days after winning the title in Washington. Fernandez was routed 6-4, 6-1 by Australian Maya Joint in just 1 hour, 15 minutes. The No. 24-ranked player won her fourth career WTA title Sunday in Washington and was hoping for additional rest before returning to the court in Montreal.