The Barton Community College wrestling team closed out the fall semester Sunday by hosting the annual Cougar Open inside the PAC Center at Great Bend High School. Barton produced 10 placers across the brackets, as 15 wrestlers combined for a 17-27 overall mark with 11 different Cougars earning victories over the day.

Leading the way for Barton was&nbsp;Brennen Pfannenstiel, who captured the 149-pound title with a perfect 3-0 performance. The freshman opened with a 3-1 decision over Pratt's Dustin Loughrie before advancing to the finals with a 3:41 fall against Fort Hays Tech Northwest's Owen Younger. In the championship bout, he secured the title with a 2:38 pin over unattached Zach Redwine.

The Cougars added a pair of runner-up finishes behind the showings from&nbsp;S'Ron Hill&nbsp;(184) and&nbsp;Brody Schnoebelen&nbsp;(197). Hill went 2-1 on the day, earning a 4:08 fall in the quarterfinals and a 6-3 semifinal decision over Fort Hays State University's Cameron Shultz before falling in the final. Schnoebelen also tallied a 2-1 day, opening with a 2:29 pin and adding a 52-second fall in his trio of round robin tilts.

Falling just outside of a top three finish,&nbsp;Kike Yanez&nbsp;(125) and&nbsp;Derek Truman&nbsp;(174) each settled for fourth places in their respective brackets. Yanez capped his day 2-1, securing a 2:59 fall in the quarterfinals and a 45-second pin in the consolation semifinals. Truman battled through a 2-2 day, rebounding with a 1:30 pin and a 9-6 decision to reach the third-place bout.

Rounding out Barton's placers were&nbsp;Gabe Swoyer&nbsp;(165) and&nbsp;Teron Kraft&nbsp;(184), each with sixth-place finishes, while&nbsp;Joshua "AJ" Almanza&nbsp;(133),&nbsp;Tyler Gouker&nbsp;(149), and&nbsp;Isaac Fall&nbsp;(157) added eighth-place results to round out the Cougars' 10 placers over the tournament.

Additional victories in the Cougar lineup came from&nbsp;Julian Orrantia&nbsp;(125),&nbsp;Logan Buchanan&nbsp;(285), and&nbsp;Keyven Schroeder&nbsp;(285), each picking up a win on the day.

Competing unattached,&nbsp;Colin Little&nbsp;added a fifth-place result at 157 pounds, while&nbsp;Bryson Parker&nbsp;followed with a seventh-place finish at 133.

Coming out of the holiday break, Barton opens the January schedule on Sunday, January 4, at the Jet Open, beginning a stretch that includes eight events.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College wrestling team closed out the fall semester Sunday by hosting the annual Cougar Open inside the PAC Center at Great Bend High School. Barton produced 10 placers across the brackets, as 15 wrestlers combined for a 17-27 overall mark with 11 different Cougars earning victories over the day.Leading the way for Barton was&nbsp;Brennen Pfannenstiel, who captured the 149-pound title with a perfect 3-0 performance. The freshman opened with a 3-1 decision over Pratt's Dustin Loughrie before advancing to the finals with a 3:41 fall against Fort Hays Tech Northwest's Owen Younger. In the championship bout, he secured the title with a 2:38 pin over unattached Zach Redwine.The Cougars added a pair of runner-up finishes behind the showings from&nbsp;S'Ron Hill&nbsp;(184) and&nbsp;Brody Schnoebelen&nbsp;(197). Hill went 2-1 on the day, earning a 4:08 fall in the quarterfinals and a 6-3 semifinal decision over Fort Hays State University's Cameron Shultz before falling in the final. Schnoebelen also tallied a 2-1 day, opening with a 2:29 pin and adding a 52-second fall in his trio of round robin tilts.Falling just outside of a top three finish,&nbsp;Kike Yanez&nbsp;(125) and&nbsp;Derek Truman&nbsp;(174) each settled for fourth places in their respective brackets. Yanez capped his day 2-1, securing a 2:59 fall in the quarterfinals and a 45-second pin in the consolation semifinals. Truman battled through a 2-2 day, rebounding with a 1:30 pin and a 9-6 decision to reach the third-place bout.Rounding out Barton's placers were&nbsp;Gabe Swoyer&nbsp;(165) and&nbsp;Teron Kraft&nbsp;(184), each with sixth-place finishes, while&nbsp;Joshua "AJ" Almanza&nbsp;(133),&nbsp;Tyler Gouker&nbsp;(149), and&nbsp;Isaac Fall&nbsp;(157) added eighth-place results to round out the Cougars' 10 placers over the tournament.Additional victories in the Cougar lineup came from&nbsp;Julian Orrantia&nbsp;(125),&nbsp;Logan Buchanan&nbsp;(285), and&nbsp;Keyven Schroeder&nbsp;(285), each picking up a win on the day.Competing unattached,&nbsp;Colin Little&nbsp;added a fifth-place result at 157 pounds, while&nbsp;Bryson Parker&nbsp;followed with a seventh-place finish at 133.Coming out of the holiday break, Barton opens the January schedule on Sunday, January 4, at the Jet Open, beginning a stretch that includes eight events.

Barton wrestling places 10 at Cougar Open

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The final images of the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason pursuit were Patrick Mahomes getting helped to the locker room with what turned out to be a&nbsp;torn ACL in his left knee,&nbsp;a white towel draped over his head, and backup quarterback Gardner Minshew throwing an interception to Derwin James that gave the Los Angeles Chargers a win over one of their biggest rivals.

It all happened in the final two minutes of their 16-13 victory Sunday.

Justin Herbert, playing through a broken left hand, had helped the Chargers take the lead with a second-half rally, but Kansas City got the ball back with one more chance. Mahomes was sprinting toward the sideline and throwing the ball away when he was spun to the ground by defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, leaving the two-time MVP grabbing at his left knee.

“It didn't look good,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged afterward.

Later, the Chiefs released an update, saying: “An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today’s game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.”

On social media, Mahomes said: “Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts. But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again.”

Minshew took over and completed three straight passes, giving Chiefs fans hope on a day that began with wind chills near zero and their playoff chances about the same. But with 20 seconds to go, Minshew unloaded a pass for Travis Kelce, and James — his longtime divisional foil — leaped up to pick it off, allowing Los Angeles (10-4) to begin celebrating a second straight 10-win season.

Perhaps soon, a second straight postseason appearance.

“It’s a ball team. This is a ball team,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "Starting to think this is my favorite ball team that I’ve ever been on. I’ve been on a lot of teams, none better than this team. It’s a ball team. A real ball team. Love these guys.”

“We know what that team has done the last eight, nine years,” James added. “Coming into Arrowhead Stadium and getting a win, it means a lot for out team, because we're 5-0 in our division.”

Minshew will quarterback the Chiefs through the final three games of the season. One of them is a primetime showdown with the Denver Broncos on Christmas night.

“I’ll do whatever the coaches ask of me,” Minshew said, “and we’ll go try to win some games.”

The Chiefs (6-8) already are guaranteed to be watching the playoffs on TV for the first time since 2014, and Kelce was in no mood to talk about it. Just as he's done after several losses this season, the star tight end refused to answer questions from reporters.

“Sorry guys, it's not the time,” Kelce said.

The Chargers had beaten the Chiefs in their opener in Brazil, ultimately setting each club on its season-long trajectory.

Los Angeles arrived for the rematch Sunday trying to extend the momentum built in last week's win over the Super Bowl champion Eagles. The Chiefs showed up knowing a loss, coupled with the wrong results elsewhere, would eliminate them completely.

The Chiefs played appropriately inspired for most of the first half.

They moved swiftly downfield with Mahomes darting in from 12 yards out for a touchdown on their opening drive. They added a field goal later in the first half, and another by Harrison Butker gave them a 13-3 lead with 38 seconds left before the break.

That's when the Chargers started playing like a playoff-bound team. And the Chiefs like one that should be sitting at home.

Herbert completed three passes in five plays to cover 60 yards, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith's first career TD catch got the Chargers within a field goal. Cameron Dicker knotted the game on their opening possession of the second half, then he gave them the lead when he drilled a 49-yarder on a cold, windy day at Arrowhead Stadium with 2:40 to go in the third quarter.

The Chiefs tried to answer down the stretch, despite a rash of injuries that had left them with a patchwork offensive line. But just like so often this season, a promising drive went haywire in the red zone. Tyquan Thornton's spectacular catch was immediately forgotten when Mahomes' pass was picked off by Daiyan Henley on a jump ball thrown to Kareem Hunt at the goal line.

Mahomes, who had just 189 yards passing, would ultimately end the game in the Kansas City locker room.

The Chargers would end the Chiefs' postseason hopes with one more interception.

“I thought it was really cool that we were able to close out a one-score game like that, how many times we've played them and had one-score games,” Herbert said. “For the defense to come out there with the turnovers and stops, it was awesome to see.”

Thornton landed in the concussion protocol after his late 20-yard reception following a vicious hit by cornerback Tony Jefferson, who helped to trigger a mild midfield scuffle. Jefferson was ejected, and Henley and James had to push him toward the tunnel.

Chargers: WR Quentin Johnson (groin) was inactive. S R.J. Mickens left with a shoulder injury.

Chiefs: CB Trent McDuffie (knee) was inactive. Thornton (concussion protocol) and RT Jaylon Moore (knee) left and did not return.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The final images of the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason pursuit were Patrick Mahomes getting helped to the locker room with what turned out to be a&nbsp;torn ACL in his left knee,&nbsp;a white towel draped over his head, and backup quarterback Gardner Minshew throwing an interception to Derwin James that gave the Los Angeles Chargers a win over one of their biggest rivals.It all happened in the final two minutes of their 16-13 victory Sunday.Justin Herbert, playing through a broken left hand, had helped the Chargers take the lead with a second-half rally, but Kansas City got the ball back with one more chance. Mahomes was sprinting toward the sideline and throwing the ball away when he was spun to the ground by defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, leaving the two-time MVP grabbing at his left knee.“It didn't look good,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged afterward.Later, the Chiefs released an update, saying: “An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today’s game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options.”On social media, Mahomes said: “Don’t know why this had to happen. And not going to lie it’s hurts. But all we can do now is Trust in God and attack every single day over and over again.”Minshew took over and completed three straight passes, giving Chiefs fans hope on a day that began with wind chills near zero and their playoff chances about the same. But with 20 seconds to go, Minshew unloaded a pass for Travis Kelce, and James — his longtime divisional foil — leaped up to pick it off, allowing Los Angeles (10-4) to begin celebrating a second straight 10-win season.Perhaps soon, a second straight postseason appearance.“It’s a ball team. This is a ball team,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said. "Starting to think this is my favorite ball team that I’ve ever been on. I’ve been on a lot of teams, none better than this team. It’s a ball team. A real ball team. Love these guys.”“We know what that team has done the last eight, nine years,” James added. “Coming into Arrowhead Stadium and getting a win, it means a lot for out team, because we're 5-0 in our division.”Minshew will quarterback the Chiefs through the final three games of the season. One of them is a primetime showdown with the Denver Broncos on Christmas night.“I’ll do whatever the coaches ask of me,” Minshew said, “and we’ll go try to win some games.”The Chiefs (6-8) already are guaranteed to be watching the playoffs on TV for the first time since 2014, and Kelce was in no mood to talk about it. Just as he's done after several losses this season, the star tight end refused to answer questions from reporters.“Sorry guys, it's not the time,” Kelce said.The Chargers had beaten the Chiefs in their opener in Brazil, ultimately setting each club on its season-long trajectory.Los Angeles arrived for the rematch Sunday trying to extend the momentum built in last week's win over the Super Bowl champion Eagles. The Chiefs showed up knowing a loss, coupled with the wrong results elsewhere, would eliminate them completely.The Chiefs played appropriately inspired for most of the first half.They moved swiftly downfield with Mahomes darting in from 12 yards out for a touchdown on their opening drive. They added a field goal later in the first half, and another by Harrison Butker gave them a 13-3 lead with 38 seconds left before the break.That's when the Chargers started playing like a playoff-bound team. And the Chiefs like one that should be sitting at home.Herbert completed three passes in five plays to cover 60 yards, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith's first career TD catch got the Chargers within a field goal. Cameron Dicker knotted the game on their opening possession of the second half, then he gave them the lead when he drilled a 49-yarder on a cold, windy day at Arrowhead Stadium with 2:40 to go in the third quarter.The Chiefs tried to answer down the stretch, despite a rash of injuries that had left them with a patchwork offensive line. But just like so often this season, a promising drive went haywire in the red zone. Tyquan Thornton's spectacular catch was immediately forgotten when Mahomes' pass was picked off by Daiyan Henley on a jump ball thrown to Kareem Hunt at the goal line.Mahomes, who had just 189 yards passing, would ultimately end the game in the Kansas City locker room.The Chargers would end the Chiefs' postseason hopes with one more interception.“I thought it was really cool that we were able to close out a one-score game like that, how many times we've played them and had one-score games,” Herbert said. “For the defense to come out there with the turnovers and stops, it was awesome to see.”<h2>Sent packing</h2>Thornton landed in the concussion protocol after his late 20-yard reception following a vicious hit by cornerback Tony Jefferson, who helped to trigger a mild midfield scuffle. Jefferson was ejected, and Henley and James had to push him toward the tunnel.<h2>Injuries</h2>Chargers: WR Quentin Johnson (groin) was inactive. S R.J. Mickens left with a shoulder injury.Chiefs: CB Trent McDuffie (knee) was inactive. Thornton (concussion protocol) and RT Jaylon Moore (knee) left and did not return.<h2>Up next</h2>Chargers: At Dallas next Sunday.Chiefs: At Tennessee next Sunday.

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has torn the ACL in his left knee. The star quarterback was hurt while he tried to keep the Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The team says Mahomes is considering surgical options. It’s the most significant injury of a superlative nine-year career for Mahomes. The two-time MVP has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles and reached the AFC championship game in each of his seven previous seasons as Kansas City’s starter. This year, the Chiefs won’t even make the playoffs, and Mahomes won’t be back on the field until sometime in 2026.

DENVER (AP) — Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. That's according to a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher’s injury who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the severity of the injury hasn’t been confirmed by test. Parsons tells the AP in a text that he's “sickened.” Parsons’ injury is a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers, who lost 34-26 to Denver on Sunday. The Packers fell to second place behind the Chicago Bears in the NFC North.

They said she “should see a psychologist,” had “gone completely mad” and hadn’t “recognized the meaning and purpose of her other life” away from skiing. Well Lindsey Vonn’s return to downhill racing on her titanium knee doesn’t seem so crazy now. Not after she dominated the opening speed weekend of the Olympic season. The 41-year-old Vonn won Friday's first downhill by a huge margin and gained more points than any other skier over three days of World Cup racing. She says “every time you talk bad about me it just makes me stronger and better and more motivated.”

SEATTLE (AP) — Philip Rivers nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to victory at age 44. Rivers ended a nearly five-year retirement to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and played efficient football for the desperate Colts, who turned to the future Hall of Famer after Daniel Jones was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. He threw a touchdown pass in the first half, played mostly mistake-free and moved the Colts into position for Blake Grupe’s 60-yard field goal with 47 seconds left. But Jason Myers responded with a 56-yarder that gave the Seahawks an 18-16 victory.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas’ playoff hopes with a 34-26 victory over the Cowboys. The Vikings won a second consecutive game after they were eliminated from the postseason race before the kickoff. The Cowboys have to win their three remaining games and hope defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia goes 0-3 in order for Dallas to overtake the Eagles in the NFC East. Both of McCarthy’s TD tosses were to Jalen Nailor.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford passed for 368 yards and hit Colby Parkinson for two touchdowns, and the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff berth with a furious second-half rally for a 41-34 victory over the Detroit Lions. Kyren Williams rushed for two scores and Blake Corum added another TD for the Rams, who came back from a double-digit deficit shortly before halftime with 20 consecutive points before securing their eighth victory in nine games. Amon-Ra St. Brown scorched his hometown team for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions for the Lions. Detroit has alternated wins and losses since Week 5.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his left knee. Derwin James intercepts Gardner Minshew's pass in the closing seconds to secure the 16-13 win. Justin Herbert, playing with a broken hand, throws for 210 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers complete a regular-season sweep of Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes was injured after being tackled by Da'Shawn Hand. Minshew steps in but throws a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. The Chargers, now 10-4, edge closer to a playoff berth, while the Chiefs' playoff hopes ended with the loss.

MILAN (AP) — Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The local organizing committee says Carey is the first international star named to perform in the Feb. 6 ceremony at Milan’s San Siro soccer stadium. The committee says “Mariah Carey fully represents the emotional atmosphere that accompanies the run-up to the Games. And that “music is a universal language that attracts different stories and sensibilities and intertwines with the opening ceremony’s theme of harmony.” The Games will be spread all over northern Italy. The closing ceremony is slated for Verona’s ancient Roman Arena on Feb. 22.

PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Luka Doncic added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter to top the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night. Phoenix trailed 99-79 with 7:48 left, but took a 114-113 lead with 12.2 seconds left on Dillon Brooks’ 3-pointer over James. James was fouled on a 3-point attempt by Devin Booker with 3.9 seconds left. The 40-year-old — who finished with 26 points — missed the first free throw but made the final two to give the Lakers a 115-114 lead.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of “The Play” coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91. Wiggin’s death was announced by the Browns, the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football Foundation. He was the fourth-oldest living NFF Hall of Famer. Wiggin was on the Stanford sideline in 1982 for “The Play” when California scored the winning touchdown in a 25-20 victory in the “Big Game” after Stanford’s band prematurely took the field. Wiggin played for Stanford from 1954-56. He was a two-time All-America selection as a defensive tackle and was selected the school’s Defensive Player of the Century. He spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the Browns,

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Vancouver	2	New Jersey	1	 Final OT	Utah	5	Pittsburgh	4	 Final SO	Carolina	3	Philadelphia	2	 Final	Minnesota	6	Boston	2	 Final	Montreal	4	Edmonton	1	 Final	Buffalo	3	Seattle	1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Baltimore	24	Cincinnati 0	 Final	Buffalo	35	New England	31	 Final	Chicago	31	Cleveland	3	 Final	Houston	40	Arizona	20	 Final	Jacksonville	48	N-Y Jets	20	 Final	L.A. Chargers	16	Kansas City	13	 Final	Philadelphia	31	Las Vegas	0	 Final	Washington	29	N-Y Giants	21	 Final	Denver	34	Green Bay	26	 Final	L.A. Rams	41	Detroit	34	 Final	New Orleans	20	Carolina	17	 Final	San Francisco	37	Tennessee	24	 Final	Seattle	18	Indianapolis	16	 Final	Minnesota	34	Dallas	26

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(4)Iowa State	78	Eastern Illinois	53

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has torn the ACL in his left knee. The star quarterback was hurt while he tried to keep the Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The team says Mahomes is considering surgical options. It’s the most significant injury of a superlative nine-year career for Mahomes. The two-time MVP has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles and reached the AFC championship game in each of his seven previous seasons as Kansas City’s starter. This year, the Chiefs won’t even make the playoffs, and Mahomes won’t be back on the field until sometime in 2026.DENVER (AP) — Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. That's according to a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher’s injury who spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the severity of the injury hasn’t been confirmed by test. Parsons tells the AP in a text that he's “sickened.” Parsons’ injury is a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers, who lost 34-26 to Denver on Sunday. The Packers fell to second place behind the Chicago Bears in the NFC North.They said she “should see a psychologist,” had “gone completely mad” and hadn’t “recognized the meaning and purpose of her other life” away from skiing. Well Lindsey Vonn’s return to downhill racing on her titanium knee doesn’t seem so crazy now. Not after she dominated the opening speed weekend of the Olympic season. The 41-year-old Vonn won Friday's first downhill by a huge margin and gained more points than any other skier over three days of World Cup racing. She says “every time you talk bad about me it just makes me stronger and better and more motivated.”SEATTLE (AP) — Philip Rivers nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to victory at age 44. Rivers ended a nearly five-year retirement to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and played efficient football for the desperate Colts, who turned to the future Hall of Famer after Daniel Jones was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. He threw a touchdown pass in the first half, played mostly mistake-free and moved the Colts into position for Blake Grupe’s 60-yard field goal with 47 seconds left. But Jason Myers responded with a 56-yarder that gave the Seahawks an 18-16 victory.ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas’ playoff hopes with a 34-26 victory over the Cowboys. The Vikings won a second consecutive game after they were eliminated from the postseason race before the kickoff. The Cowboys have to win their three remaining games and hope defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia goes 0-3 in order for Dallas to overtake the Eagles in the NFC East. Both of McCarthy’s TD tosses were to Jalen Nailor.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford passed for 368 yards and hit Colby Parkinson for two touchdowns, and the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff berth with a furious second-half rally for a 41-34 victory over the Detroit Lions. Kyren Williams rushed for two scores and Blake Corum added another TD for the Rams, who came back from a double-digit deficit shortly before halftime with 20 consecutive points before securing their eighth victory in nine games. Amon-Ra St. Brown scorched his hometown team for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions for the Lions. Detroit has alternated wins and losses since Week 5.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his left knee. Derwin James intercepts Gardner Minshew's pass in the closing seconds to secure the 16-13 win. Justin Herbert, playing with a broken hand, throws for 210 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers complete a regular-season sweep of Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes was injured after being tackled by Da'Shawn Hand. Minshew steps in but throws a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. The Chargers, now 10-4, edge closer to a playoff berth, while the Chiefs' playoff hopes ended with the loss.MILAN (AP) — Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The local organizing committee says Carey is the first international star named to perform in the Feb. 6 ceremony at Milan’s San Siro soccer stadium. The committee says “Mariah Carey fully represents the emotional atmosphere that accompanies the run-up to the Games. And that “music is a universal language that attracts different stories and sensibilities and intertwines with the opening ceremony’s theme of harmony.” The Games will be spread all over northern Italy. The closing ceremony is slated for Verona’s ancient Roman Arena on Feb. 22.PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Luka Doncic added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter to top the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night. Phoenix trailed 99-79 with 7:48 left, but took a 114-113 lead with 12.2 seconds left on Dillon Brooks’ 3-pointer over James. James was fouled on a 3-point attempt by Devin Booker with 3.9 seconds left. The 40-year-old — who finished with 26 points — missed the first free throw but made the final two to give the Lakers a 115-114 lead.IRVING, Texas (AP) — Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of “The Play” coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91. Wiggin’s death was announced by the Browns, the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football Foundation. He was the fourth-oldest living NFF Hall of Famer. Wiggin was on the Stanford sideline in 1982 for “The Play” when California scored the winning touchdown in a 25-20 victory in the “Big Game” after Stanford’s band prematurely took the field. Wiggin played for Stanford from 1954-56. He was a two-time All-America selection as a defensive tackle and was selected the school’s Defensive Player of the Century. He spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the Browns,FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Vancouver	2	New Jersey	1	 Final OT	Utah	5	Pittsburgh	4	 Final SO	Carolina	3	Philadelphia	2	 Final	Minnesota	6	Boston	2	 Final	Montreal	4	Edmonton	1	 Final	Buffalo	3	Seattle	1NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Baltimore	24	Cincinnati 0	 Final	Buffalo	35	New England	31	 Final	Chicago	31	Cleveland	3	 Final	Houston	40	Arizona	20	 Final	Jacksonville	48	N-Y Jets	20	 Final	L.A. Chargers	16	Kansas City	13	 Final	Philadelphia	31	Las Vegas	0	 Final	Washington	29	N-Y Giants	21	 Final	Denver	34	Green Bay	26	 Final	L.A. Rams	41	Detroit	34	 Final	New Orleans	20	Carolina	17	 Final	San Francisco	37	Tennessee	24	 Final	Seattle	18	Indianapolis	16	 Final	Minnesota	34	Dallas	26TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(4)Iowa State	78	Eastern Illinois	53

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — David Castillo scored 19 points, Abdi Bashir Jr. added 18 and Kansas State built an early double-digit lead in the second half and held off Creighton for an 83-76 victory on Saturday.

Castillo was 7-of-11 shooting and Bashir hit 6 of 12 from 3-point range. Khamari McGriff added 12 points and P.J. Haggerty scored 10 for Kansas State (7-4).

The Wildcats shot 59% (10 of 36) and hit 11 of 17 3-point shots in the first half, but after the break were just 28% (10 of 36) overall and missed 10 of 11 shots from distance.

K-State led by as many as 20 points early in the second half. About midway through the second, Creighton began a 10-1 surge to pull to 73-70 with 2:41 to play. Castillo answered with a layup and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KStateMBB/status/1999964986085679560?s=20">McGriff added a dunk</a>to help the Wildcats pull away.

Josh Dix scored and Isaac Traudt scored 18 points apiece to lead Creighton (5-5). Austin Swartz chipped in with 12 points.

K-State closed the first half on a 23-8 run for a 51-33 halftime lead. Bashir scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to pace the Wildcats

It was the 10th meeting for K-State in Omaha but the first since an 88-78 win on Dec. 5, 1987. The teams last met in the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Wildcats earned a 69-59 win in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Creighton plays Xavier in a Big East Conference opener on Wednesday.

Kansas State hosts South Dakota on Saturday.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — David Castillo scored 19 points, Abdi Bashir Jr. added 18 and Kansas State built an early double-digit lead in the second half and held off Creighton for an 83-76 victory on Saturday.Castillo was 7-of-11 shooting and Bashir hit 6 of 12 from 3-point range. Khamari McGriff added 12 points and P.J. Haggerty scored 10 for Kansas State (7-4).The Wildcats shot 59% (10 of 36) and hit 11 of 17 3-point shots in the first half, but after the break were just 28% (10 of 36) overall and missed 10 of 11 shots from distance.K-State led by as many as 20 points early in the second half. About midway through the second, Creighton began a 10-1 surge to pull to 73-70 with 2:41 to play. Castillo answered with a layup and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KStateMBB/status/1999964986085679560?s=20">McGriff added a dunk</a>to help the Wildcats pull away.Josh Dix scored and Isaac Traudt scored 18 points apiece to lead Creighton (5-5). Austin Swartz chipped in with 12 points.K-State closed the first half on a 23-8 run for a 51-33 halftime lead. Bashir scored 15 points on five 3-pointers to pace the WildcatsIt was the 10th meeting for K-State in Omaha but the first since an 88-78 win on Dec. 5, 1987. The teams last met in the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Wildcats earned a 69-59 win in Charlotte, North Carolina.<h2>Up next</h2>Creighton plays Xavier in a Big East Conference opener on Wednesday.Kansas State hosts South Dakota on Saturday.

Castillo and Bashir help Kansas State hold off Creighton 83-76

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine 3-pointers to help&nbsp;No. 19&nbsp;Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime on Saturday.

Council had made just 5 of 27 3s coming into the game, but took advantage of open looks early then largely carried the Jayhawks (8-3) down the stretch — including scoring Kansas' last 13 points of regulation and feeding Flory Bidunga's go-ahead dunk with 51.9 seconds left in the OT.

N.C. State (7-4) had one final possession to win it, inbounding from near halfcourt with 1.0 seconds left. But Darrion Williams' fading 3 on the catch missed everything to end this one.

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson had 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. But he abruptly checked out of a tight game with 2:15 left and didn't return, watching from the bench in an exit coming shortly after he missed seven games with a hamstring strain.

Council finished 13 of 27 from the floor and 9 of 15 from behind the arc to go with seven rebounds and four assists.

Quadir Copeland scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack, while Williams finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Towson on Tuesday.

N.C. State: Texas Southern visits the Wolfpack on Wednesday.

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 </figure>RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine 3-pointers to help&nbsp;No. 19&nbsp;Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime on Saturday.Council had made just 5 of 27 3s coming into the game, but took advantage of open looks early then largely carried the Jayhawks (8-3) down the stretch — including scoring Kansas' last 13 points of regulation and feeding Flory Bidunga's go-ahead dunk with 51.9 seconds left in the OT.N.C. State (7-4) had one final possession to win it, inbounding from near halfcourt with 1.0 seconds left. But Darrion Williams' fading 3 on the catch missed everything to end this one.Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson had 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. But he abruptly checked out of a tight game with 2:15 left and didn't return, watching from the bench in an exit coming shortly after he missed seven games with a hamstring strain.Council finished 13 of 27 from the floor and 9 of 15 from behind the arc to go with seven rebounds and four assists.Quadir Copeland scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack, while Williams finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Towson on Tuesday.N.C. State: Texas Southern visits the Wolfpack on Wednesday.

Council's huge day, final-play stop help No. 19 Kansas edge NC State in overtime 77-76

The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team was unable to recover from an early deficit Saturday afternoon at Fleske Fieldhouse, falling 111–95 to Garden City Community College in Jayhawk Conference action.

Garden City scored the opening nine points, stretching their lead into double digits with another seven point spurt where it would stay the rest of the afternoon. The Cougars would cut the deficit to ten once but the Broncbusters held steady in building a 27-point margin in cruising to its largest output of the 117 series' meetings.

The second straight loss sends Barton to the holiday break at 4–4 in conference play and 9–5 on the season while Garden City snaps the Cougars' six-game series win streak improving to 4-3 in league and 9-4 overall. The Cougars next action comes January 3rd in hosting 18th ranked Butler Community College.

Career high performances highlighted the Cougars' afternoon,&nbsp;Sebastian Muchitsch&nbsp;on top with 19 points as&nbsp;Jon Byrd&nbsp;recorded highs of 17 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals.&nbsp;Aris Rodriguez&nbsp;tied team high honors with 19 points,&nbsp;Noah Williams&nbsp;added 12 points and 8 rebounds, and&nbsp;Lazare Mbala&nbsp;came off the bench connecting on 3-of-5 from deep for a new career best 12 points.

The Broncbusters also received a career high day from Zaire Lott, coming off the bench to bury 4 of Garden City's 12 three-pointers for 35 points and 8 rebounds, five coming from the offensive glass. Dasean Lewis and Devonte Reed each added 18 points with Jordan Nevill contributing 14 points and Xavier Johnson bringing 11 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.

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 </figure>The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team was unable to recover from an early deficit Saturday afternoon at Fleske Fieldhouse, falling 111–95 to Garden City Community College in Jayhawk Conference action.Garden City scored the opening nine points, stretching their lead into double digits with another seven point spurt where it would stay the rest of the afternoon. The Cougars would cut the deficit to ten once but the Broncbusters held steady in building a 27-point margin in cruising to its largest output of the 117 series' meetings.The second straight loss sends Barton to the holiday break at 4–4 in conference play and 9–5 on the season while Garden City snaps the Cougars' six-game series win streak improving to 4-3 in league and 9-4 overall. The Cougars next action comes January 3rd in hosting 18th ranked Butler Community College.Career high performances highlighted the Cougars' afternoon,&nbsp;Sebastian Muchitsch&nbsp;on top with 19 points as&nbsp;Jon Byrd&nbsp;recorded highs of 17 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals.&nbsp;Aris Rodriguez&nbsp;tied team high honors with 19 points,&nbsp;Noah Williams&nbsp;added 12 points and 8 rebounds, and&nbsp;Lazare Mbala&nbsp;came off the bench connecting on 3-of-5 from deep for a new career best 12 points.The Broncbusters also received a career high day from Zaire Lott, coming off the bench to bury 4 of Garden City's 12 three-pointers for 35 points and 8 rebounds, five coming from the offensive glass. Dasean Lewis and Devonte Reed each added 18 points with Jordan Nevill contributing 14 points and Xavier Johnson bringing 11 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.

20th ranked Cougars outgunned 111-95 by Garden City 

The Barton Community College women's basketball team watched a dramatic finish swing the wrong way Saturday afternoon at Fleske Fieldhouse, as Garden City Community College's Marshea Fisher buried a running 12-footer at the buzzer to hand the Cougars a 70–69 Jayhawk Conference setback.

Garden City controlled much of the night behind four first-half threes, but Barton stayed attached and briefly grabbed its first lead late in the half on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/eck_alaina_109m">Alaina Eck</a>'s go-ahead triple before the Broncbusters carried a 31–30 edge into the break.

The visitors again set the tone early in the third, yet the Cougars chipped back within 53–50 entering the fourth, then traded punches down the stretch with four ties, the last at 66–66 in the final minute. After Barton's potential go-ahead rimmed out and a turnover followed an offensive rebound, Eck's late steal sparked&nbsp;Mersadie Spray's three-point play to put Barton up 69–68 with 2.8 seconds left, only for Marshea Fisher to answer with a buzzer-beating runner after Garden City advanced the ball with its final timeout.

Barton closes the fall portion of the schedule at 3-5 in conference and 5-9 overall while Garden City improves to 4-2 in league and 10-2 on the season. The Cougars next action comes January 3 hosting No. 14 Butler.

Eck led all players by producing a 20-point afternoon, draining a season-best 3-of-7 beyond the arc with three steals, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out a pair of assists.

The long awaited debut of Great Bend's Spray delivered immediate impact, highlighted by her near game-winning and-one conversion. Coming off the bench, Spray's spark provided 14 points with five rebounds and four assists.

Christal Long&nbsp;also chalked up a career afternoon, recording her first collegiate debut coming on career highs of 13 points and 13 rebounds while matching Spray's team high four assists.

Barton won the glass in a landslide, 42–23, including Long's nine leading a massive 17–4 edge in offensive rebounds, with&nbsp;Mary Akinde&nbsp;hauling down 7 boards along with 9 points.

Garden City was led by Elektra Mjoll and London Turner's 17 points each while Fisher filled the stat sheet with 15 points and a team high 9 rebounds, 6 assists, three steals, and the game-winning basket

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 </figure>The Barton Community College women's basketball team watched a dramatic finish swing the wrong way Saturday afternoon at Fleske Fieldhouse, as Garden City Community College's Marshea Fisher buried a running 12-footer at the buzzer to hand the Cougars a 70–69 Jayhawk Conference setback.Garden City controlled much of the night behind four first-half threes, but Barton stayed attached and briefly grabbed its first lead late in the half on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/eck_alaina_109m">Alaina Eck</a>'s go-ahead triple before the Broncbusters carried a 31–30 edge into the break.The visitors again set the tone early in the third, yet the Cougars chipped back within 53–50 entering the fourth, then traded punches down the stretch with four ties, the last at 66–66 in the final minute. After Barton's potential go-ahead rimmed out and a turnover followed an offensive rebound, Eck's late steal sparked&nbsp;Mersadie Spray's three-point play to put Barton up 69–68 with 2.8 seconds left, only for Marshea Fisher to answer with a buzzer-beating runner after Garden City advanced the ball with its final timeout.Barton closes the fall portion of the schedule at 3-5 in conference and 5-9 overall while Garden City improves to 4-2 in league and 10-2 on the season. The Cougars next action comes January 3 hosting No. 14 Butler.Eck led all players by producing a 20-point afternoon, draining a season-best 3-of-7 beyond the arc with three steals, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out a pair of assists.The long awaited debut of Great Bend's Spray delivered immediate impact, highlighted by her near game-winning and-one conversion. Coming off the bench, Spray's spark provided 14 points with five rebounds and four assists.Christal Long&nbsp;also chalked up a career afternoon, recording her first collegiate debut coming on career highs of 13 points and 13 rebounds while matching Spray's team high four assists.Barton won the glass in a landslide, 42–23, including Long's nine leading a massive 17–4 edge in offensive rebounds, with&nbsp;Mary Akinde&nbsp;hauling down 7 boards along with 9 points.Garden City was led by Elektra Mjoll and London Turner's 17 points each while Fisher filled the stat sheet with 15 points and a team high 9 rebounds, 6 assists, three steals, and the game-winning basket

Buzzer-beater sinks Barton women as Garden City escapes 70-69

The Barton Community College Athletic Department has announced the election of&nbsp;Erica Harper,&nbsp;Lorin Miller, and&nbsp;Inez Turner&nbsp;to its Sports Hall of Fame.

Harper etched her name throughout and on top of the Barton softball record book, Miller made lasting contributions across multiple coaching roles in basketball and softball, while Turner built one of the most decorated careers in program history as a 16-time NJCAA All-America selection.

The Class of 2026 will be enshrined at a 2:00 p.m. induction ceremony on Saturday, January 17, in the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton Campus. The ceremony is free and open to the public, with fans also encouraged to help celebrate the inductees between the women's and men's basketball games against Cowley College later that evening.

Schedule of EventsSaturday, January 17, at Barton Community College2:00 p.m. – Induction Ceremony located on the lower level of the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton campus. Admission is free, and public is encouraged to attend. *Live web streaming will also be available.5:30 p.m. – Barton women's basketball versus Cowley College*7:15 p.m. - *Approximate time. Inductees will be presented with Hall of Fame plaques in a brief ceremony between the women's and men's basketball contests.7:30 p.m. – Barton men's basketball versus Cowley College

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 </figure>The Barton Community College Athletic Department has announced the election of&nbsp;Erica Harper,&nbsp;Lorin Miller, and&nbsp;Inez Turner&nbsp;to its Sports Hall of Fame.Harper etched her name throughout and on top of the Barton softball record book, Miller made lasting contributions across multiple coaching roles in basketball and softball, while Turner built one of the most decorated careers in program history as a 16-time NJCAA All-America selection.The Class of 2026 will be enshrined at a 2:00 p.m. induction ceremony on Saturday, January 17, in the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton Campus. The ceremony is free and open to the public, with fans also encouraged to help celebrate the inductees between the women's and men's basketball games against Cowley College later that evening.Schedule of EventsSaturday, January 17, at Barton Community College2:00 p.m. – Induction Ceremony located on the lower level of the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton campus. Admission is free, and public is encouraged to attend. *Live web streaming will also be available.5:30 p.m. – Barton women's basketball versus Cowley College*7:15 p.m. - *Approximate time. Inductees will be presented with Hall of Fame plaques in a brief ceremony between the women's and men's basketball contests.7:30 p.m. – Barton men's basketball versus Cowley College

Barton Athletics announces 2026 Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Although the WNBA is bringing in more money than ever, many players still find themselves financially unsteady when the final whistle blows. Former WNBA star Sue Wicks found her next calling in oyster farming on New York’s East Moriches Bay. Wicks has worked as a commentator, college basketball coach and at a fitness start-up since retiring from the WNBA in 2002. She says she feels lucky to again find a career “that works for my soul.” But the reality is that even a successful run as one of the world’s best basketball players didn’t earn her enough to fully retire.

NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza beat Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The law firm hired by the University of Michigan to investigate former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with a staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department. That's according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details. Michigan fired Moore on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. He is married with three daughters.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because they were not authorized to share details of the search. Moore was fired on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Two days later, Moore was charged with three crimes.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder, now 24-2 this season, missed their chance at the Cup. Coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the team's lackluster performance, while Thunder guard Jalen Williams emphasized the opportunity for growth. Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found the loss an exciting challenge, likening it to a learning experience. Despite shooting struggles and turnovers, the Thunder remain optimistic. They face San Antonio again on December 23 and Christmas Day, offering a chance for redemption.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season. Blake Horvath threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich with 6:32 remaining — on fourth-and-goal — and the 22nd-ranked Midshipmen rallied for a 17-16 win on Saturday. Horvath turned the ball over twice, and his fumble near the goal line nearly spoiled Navy’s key drive. But Heidenreich fell on the ball, and Horvath found him when Navy gambled and went for it on fourth down. With President Donald Trump in attendance, the Midshipmen won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for a second straight season.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season with a 38-10 victory over Boise State in the LA Bowl. Denzel Boston made a 78-yard TD catch for Washington’s first score before Dezmen Roebuck, Raiden Vines-Bright and Quentin Moore caught TD passes for the Huskies in the school’s fourth victory in its last five bowl games. Coach Jedd Fisch’s Huskies had no players opt out of bowl participation from their solid Big Ten roster, and it showed in their overwhelming performance against the Mountain West champion Broncos.

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — New Zealand’s Alice Robinson has won a World Cup super-G for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson finished 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France and 0.19 ahead of Sofia Goggia of Italy. The 41-year-old American standout Lindsey Vonn was fourth 0.27 behind. It was in a downhill on Friday that Vonn became the oldest winner in the circuit’s history. Mikaela Shiffrin missed the final gate of her first speed race in nearly two years. Saturday's downhill winner Emma Aicher fell but appeared uninjured. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle. Indy (8-5) brought the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist out of retirement Tuesday when it signed him to the practice squad. Rivers practiced all week but he hasn’t taken a snap since what appeared to be the end of his career following the 2020 season. Rookie Riley Leonard still could make his first career start. The move to add Rivers to the active roster will take him off the Hall of Fame ballot for the class of 2026.

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India has gotten off to a rocky start with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has apologized to the Argentine soccer star for apparent mismanagement of the event. The Times of India report that many ticket-holders said that they failed to see Messi at all despite waiting for hours. Messi’s three-day “GOAT India Tour” was to bring the World Cup winner from Kolkata to Hyderabad and then Mumbai before concluding in New Delhi on Monday.

Final (22)Navy 17 Army 16

Final	(9)Michigan State	76	Penn State	72	

Final	(14)North Carolina	80	USC Upstate	62	

Final	(15)Vanderbilt	83	Central Arkansas	72	

Final	(18)Florida	80	George Washington	70	

Final	(19)Kansas	77	North Carolina State	76	

<figure>
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 </figure>Although the WNBA is bringing in more money than ever, many players still find themselves financially unsteady when the final whistle blows. Former WNBA star Sue Wicks found her next calling in oyster farming on New York’s East Moriches Bay. Wicks has worked as a commentator, college basketball coach and at a fitness start-up since retiring from the WNBA in 2002. She says she feels lucky to again find a career “that works for my soul.” But the reality is that even a successful run as one of the world’s best basketball players didn’t earn her enough to fully retire.NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza beat Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The law firm hired by the University of Michigan to investigate former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with a staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department. That's according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details. Michigan fired Moore on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. He is married with three daughters.ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because they were not authorized to share details of the search. Moore was fired on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Two days later, Moore was charged with three crimes.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder, now 24-2 this season, missed their chance at the Cup. Coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the team's lackluster performance, while Thunder guard Jalen Williams emphasized the opportunity for growth. Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found the loss an exciting challenge, likening it to a learning experience. Despite shooting struggles and turnovers, the Thunder remain optimistic. They face San Antonio again on December 23 and Christmas Day, offering a chance for redemption.BALTIMORE (AP) — Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season. Blake Horvath threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich with 6:32 remaining — on fourth-and-goal — and the 22nd-ranked Midshipmen rallied for a 17-16 win on Saturday. Horvath turned the ball over twice, and his fumble near the goal line nearly spoiled Navy’s key drive. But Heidenreich fell on the ball, and Horvath found him when Navy gambled and went for it on fourth down. With President Donald Trump in attendance, the Midshipmen won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for a second straight season.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season with a 38-10 victory over Boise State in the LA Bowl. Denzel Boston made a 78-yard TD catch for Washington’s first score before Dezmen Roebuck, Raiden Vines-Bright and Quentin Moore caught TD passes for the Huskies in the school’s fourth victory in its last five bowl games. Coach Jedd Fisch’s Huskies had no players opt out of bowl participation from their solid Big Ten roster, and it showed in their overwhelming performance against the Mountain West champion Broncos.ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — New Zealand’s Alice Robinson has won a World Cup super-G for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson finished 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France and 0.19 ahead of Sofia Goggia of Italy. The 41-year-old American standout Lindsey Vonn was fourth 0.27 behind. It was in a downhill on Friday that Vonn became the oldest winner in the circuit’s history. Mikaela Shiffrin missed the final gate of her first speed race in nearly two years. Saturday's downhill winner Emma Aicher fell but appeared uninjured. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle. Indy (8-5) brought the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist out of retirement Tuesday when it signed him to the practice squad. Rivers practiced all week but he hasn’t taken a snap since what appeared to be the end of his career following the 2020 season. Rookie Riley Leonard still could make his first career start. The move to add Rivers to the active roster will take him off the Hall of Fame ballot for the class of 2026.KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India has gotten off to a rocky start with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has apologized to the Argentine soccer star for apparent mismanagement of the event. The Times of India report that many ticket-holders said that they failed to see Messi at all despite waiting for hours. Messi’s three-day “GOAT India Tour” was to bring the World Cup winner from Kolkata to Hyderabad and then Mumbai before concluding in New Delhi on Monday.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	New Jersey	4	Anaheim	1	Final	Minnesota	3	Ottawa	2	Final OT	San Jose	6	Pittsburgh	5	Final SO	N-Y Islanders	3	Tampa Bay	2	Final	Edmonton	6	Toronto	3	Final	Vegas	3	Columbus	2	Final SO	Carolina	4	Philadelphia	3	Final	Winnipeg	5	Washington	1	Final OT	N-Y Rangers	5	Montreal	4	Final	Detroit	4	Chicago	0	Final	Florida	4	Dallas	0	Final	Colorado	4	Nashville	2	Final OT	Calgary	2	Los Angeles	1 TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal (22)Navy 17 Army 16 TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(1)Arizona	96	(12)Alabama	75	Final	(2)Michigan	101	Maryland	83	Final	(6)Purdue	79	Marquette	59	Final	(7)Houston	99	New Orleans	57	Final	(8)Gonzaga	82	(25)UCLA	72	Final	(9)Michigan State	76	Penn State	72	Final	(10)BYU	100	UC Riverside	53	Final	(11)Louisville	99	Memphis	73	Final	(23)Nebraska	83	(13)Illinois	80	Final	(14)North Carolina	80	USC Upstate	62	Final	(15)Vanderbilt	83	Central Arkansas	72	Final	(17)Arkansas	93	(16)Texas Tech	86	Final	(18)Florida	80	George Washington	70	Final	(19)Kansas	77	North Carolina State	76	Final	(21)Auburn	92	Chattanooga	78

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 </figure>Sterling Boys 74 Great Bend 62; Great Bend Girls 46 Kingman 32<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/e4ln2wnc/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>GREAT BEND SPORTS ON B104.3 THE POINT SPONSORED BY... GB TARP COMPANY, ADVANCE TRUCK &amp; DIESEL, KELLER REAL ESTATE &amp; INSURANCE, EQUITY BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, THE FIELDHOUSE, MARMIE AUTO GROUP, MAGNA DRY CLEANING SERVICES, FREEDOM CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, GREAT BEND REC, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY, CHRIS RAMSEY SHELTER INSURANCE, MITCH HANEY &amp; ASSOCIATES, FARMER'S BANK &amp; TRUST, SCOTT'S WELDING SERVICE, PEOPLE'S BANK &amp; TRUST, KERNS FLOOR SERVICE, NEX-TECH, COMFORT PRO, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEATH SYSTEM - GREAT BEND CAMPUS, SUTHERLANDS, AND THE 10TH STREEET EYECARE CENTER. STONE SAND COMPANY AND STONE WASTE MANAGEMENT, ADVANCED THERAPY &amp; SPORTS MEDICINE, DAMM PIPE TESTING, GREAT BEND REDI MIX, INSURANCE PLANNING, EDWARD JONES, DELGADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, MPIRE REALTY, AMERICAN PLAINS COOP, AND CODY CROOK RED CEDAR LAND COMPANY. GB TIRES, THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DR CHAD OHNMACHT DDS, AND WATKINS CALCARA CHARTERED.

HOISINGTON SPORTS ON 100.7 EAGLE COUNTRY SPONSORED BY... EQUITY BANK, USD #431 HOISINGTON, EHLER CHEVROLET, CARDINAL PHARMACY, TOWN &amp; COUNTRY SUPERMARKET, SUPERIOR ESSEX, FIRST KANSAS BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, MPIRE REALTY NIKKI HENDERSON, CLARA BARTON MEDICAL CENTER, HOISINGTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL, HOISINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB, AMERICAN LEGION POST 286, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENISTRY, HOISINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION, CENTRAL CHIROPRACTIC, DR. TYLER SCHREMMER, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581739911992.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>Holcomb Boys 65 Hoisington 59&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/b5m5txyi/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>HOISINGTON SPORTS ON 100.7 EAGLE COUNTRY SPONSORED BY... EQUITY BANK, USD #431 HOISINGTON, EHLER CHEVROLET, CARDINAL PHARMACY, TOWN &amp; COUNTRY SUPERMARKET, SUPERIOR ESSEX, FIRST KANSAS BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, MPIRE REALTY NIKKI HENDERSON, CLARA BARTON MEDICAL CENTER, HOISINGTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL, HOISINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB, AMERICAN LEGION POST 286, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENISTRY, HOISINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION, CENTRAL CHIROPRACTIC, DR. TYLER SCHREMMER, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Holcomb Boys 65 Hoisington 59 

Garden City Men 111 Barton 93; Garden City Women 70 Barton 69

BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ON B104 3 THE POINT SPONSORED BY... THE COUGAR BOOSTER CLUB, NEXTECH @ 10TH &amp; GRANT, JIMLO GLASS CENTER, FREEDOM CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, VENTURE CORPORATION, NEX-TECH WIRELESS, KANSAS FISHING TOOL, MPIRE HOME IMPROVEMENTS DAMM PIPE TESTING, IDENTIFICATIONS COMPANY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - GREAT BEND CAMPUS, MARMIE AUTO GROUP, AND THE 10TH STREET EYECARE CENTER

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 </figure>Garden City Men 111 Barton 93; Garden City Women 70 Barton 69<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/2zajz2yd/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ON B104 3 THE POINT SPONSORED BY... THE COUGAR BOOSTER CLUB, NEXTECH @ 10TH &amp; GRANT, JIMLO GLASS CENTER, FREEDOM CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, VENTURE CORPORATION, NEX-TECH WIRELESS, KANSAS FISHING TOOL, MPIRE HOME IMPROVEMENTS DAMM PIPE TESTING, IDENTIFICATIONS COMPANY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - GREAT BEND CAMPUS, MARMIE AUTO GROUP, AND THE 10TH STREET EYECARE CENTER

St. John Boys 66 Larned 51; Holcomb Girls 44 Larned 39

LARNED SPORTS ON HITS 106.9 BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY... EQUITY BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, SMITH DENTAL CLINIC, CLOCK REALTY &amp; INSURANCE, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY, PROGRESSIVE THERAPY &amp; SPORTS MEDICINE, DOERR'S ACE HARDWARE, FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES - LEIGH ANN SEEMAN, PAWNEE PLAZA, HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH, COMFORT PRO, EAKIN ENTERPRISES, FRICK VETERINARY, USD #495 LARNED, CARR AUCTION &amp; REAL ESTATE, AG SYSTEMS, FUSION BANK, PICKET FENCE REAL ESTATE, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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 </figure>St. John Boys 66 Larned 51; Holcomb Girls 44 Larned 39<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/leacqq3v/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>LARNED SPORTS ON HITS 106.9 BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY... EQUITY BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, SMITH DENTAL CLINIC, CLOCK REALTY &amp; INSURANCE, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY, PROGRESSIVE THERAPY &amp; SPORTS MEDICINE, DOERR'S ACE HARDWARE, FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES - LEIGH ANN SEEMAN, PAWNEE PLAZA, HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH, COMFORT PRO, EAKIN ENTERPRISES, FRICK VETERINARY, USD #495 LARNED, CARR AUCTION &amp; REAL ESTATE, AG SYSTEMS, FUSION BANK, PICKET FENCE REAL ESTATE, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to provide the video stream for the Saturday Games at the Kingman Classic. You can still hear the games live on B104.3 The Point.&nbsp;

The Panther Video stream returns when GBHS travels to take on Emporia on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00pm.&nbsp;

Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by:&nbsp;GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.

Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564755&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764703291123.png" alt="Listen to the Free Live Radio Broadcast on B104.3 The Point" />
 <figcaption>Listen to the Free Live Radio Broadcast on B104.3 The Point</figcaption>
 </figure>Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to provide the video stream for the Saturday Games at the Kingman Classic. You can still hear the games live on B104.3 The Point.&nbsp;The Panther Video stream returns when GBHS travels to take on Emporia on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00pm.&nbsp;Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by:&nbsp;GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564755&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here.</a>

GBHS Basketball - No Video Stream Saturday @ Kingman Classic

Great Bend Boys 78 Haven 44; Haven Girls 59 Great Bend 34

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 </figure>Great Bend Boys 78 Haven 44; Haven Girls 59 Great Bend 34<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/fujqtmlj/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>GREAT BEND SPORTS ON B104.3 THE POINT SPONSORED BY... GB TARP COMPANY, ADVANCE TRUCK &amp; DIESEL, KELLER REAL ESTATE &amp; INSURANCE, EQUITY BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, THE FIELDHOUSE, MARMIE AUTO GROUP, MAGNA DRY CLEANING SERVICES, FREEDOM CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, GREAT BEND REC, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY, CHRIS RAMSEY SHELTER INSURANCE, MITCH HANEY &amp; ASSOCIATES, FARMER'S BANK &amp; TRUST, SCOTT'S WELDING SERVICE, PEOPLE'S BANK &amp; TRUST, KERNS FLOOR SERVICE, NEX-TECH, COMFORT PRO, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEATH SYSTEM - GREAT BEND CAMPUS, SUTHERLANDS, AND THE 10TH STREEET EYECARE CENTER. STONE SAND COMPANY AND STONE WASTE MANAGEMENT, ADVANCED THERAPY &amp; SPORTS MEDICINE, DAMM PIPE TESTING, GREAT BEND REDI MIX, INSURANCE PLANNING, EDWARD JONES, DELGADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, MPIRE REALTY, AMERICAN PLAINS COOP, AND CODY CROOK RED CEDAR LAND COMPANY. GB TIRES, THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DR CHAD OHNMACHT DDS, AND WATKINS CALCARA CHARTERED.

Fri. Dec. 12th Game 13: St. John 31 Holcomb 43&nbsp; Game 15: Bucklin 43 Larned 45 IN OT

Sat. Dec 13th Game 17: 7th Place - Kinsley vs Nickerson @ 12:00pm @ LHS *Game 19: 5th Place - Hoisington vs Plainville @ 3:30pm @ LHS *Listen Live on 100.7 Eagle Country Game 21: 3rd Place - Bucklin vs St. John @ 12:30pm @ LMS *Game 23: Championship - Larned vs Holcomb @ 4:00pm @ LMS *Listen Live on Hits 106.9

Fri. Dec. 12th Game 14: St. John 52 Holcomb 84 Game 16: Hoisington 53 Larned 43

Sat. Dec. 13th Game 18: 7th Place - Bucklin vs Nickerson @ 1:45pm @ LHS&nbsp; Game 20: 5th Place - Kinsley vs Plainville @ 5:15pm @ LHS *Game 22: 3rd Place - Larned vs St. John @ 2:15pm @ LMS *Listen Live on Hits 106.9 *Game 24: Championship - Hoisington vs Holcomb @ 5:45pm @ LMS *Listen Live on 100.7 Eagle Country

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 </figure><h2>Girls Results</h2>Fri. Dec. 12th Game 13: St. John 31 Holcomb 43&nbsp; Game 15: Bucklin 43 Larned 45 IN OT<h2>Girls Schedule</h2>Sat. Dec 13th Game 17: 7th Place - Kinsley vs Nickerson @ 12:00pm @ LHS *Game 19: 5th Place - Hoisington vs Plainville @ 3:30pm @ LHS *Listen Live on 100.7 Eagle Country Game 21: 3rd Place - Bucklin vs St. John @ 12:30pm @ LMS *Game 23: Championship - Larned vs Holcomb @ 4:00pm @ LMS *Listen Live on Hits 106.9<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765596206651.png" alt=" " />
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 </figure><h2>Boys Results</h2>Fri. Dec. 12th Game 14: St. John 52 Holcomb 84 Game 16: Hoisington 53 Larned 43<h2>Boys Schedule</h2>Sat. Dec. 13th Game 18: 7th Place - Bucklin vs Nickerson @ 1:45pm @ LHS&nbsp; Game 20: 5th Place - Kinsley vs Plainville @ 5:15pm @ LHS *Game 22: 3rd Place - Larned vs St. John @ 2:15pm @ LMS *Listen Live on Hits 106.9 *Game 24: Championship - Hoisington vs Holcomb @ 5:45pm @ LMS *Listen Live on 100.7 Eagle Country

Keady Classic Bracket Update: Friday Results, Saturday Schedule 

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 </figure>Hoisington Boys 45 Larned 23<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/kdl0bedj/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>HOISINGTON SPORTS ON 100.7 EAGLE COUNTRY SPONSORED BY... EQUITY BANK, USD #431 HOISINGTON, EHLER CHEVROLET, CARDINAL PHARMACY, TOWN &amp; COUNTRY SUPERMARKET, SUPERIOR ESSEX, FIRST KANSAS BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, MPIRE REALTY NIKKI HENDERSON, CLARA BARTON MEDICAL CENTER, HOISINGTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL, HOISINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB, AMERICAN LEGION POST 286, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENISTRY, HOISINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION, CENTRAL CHIROPRACTIC, DR. TYLER SCHREMMER, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Hoisington Boys 53 Larned 43

Hoisington Boys 53 Larned 43; Larned Girl 45 Bucklin 43

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 </figure>Hoisington Boys 53 Larned 43; Larned Girl 45 Bucklin 43<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/2ooqmob5/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>LARNED SPORTS ON HITS 106.9 BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY... EQUITY BANK, INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, SMITH DENTAL CLINIC, CLOCK REALTY &amp; INSURANCE, ROSENBERG FAMILY DENTISTRY, PROGRESSIVE THERAPY &amp; SPORTS MEDICINE, DOERR'S ACE HARDWARE, FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES - LEIGH ANN SEEMAN, PAWNEE PLAZA, HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH, COMFORT PRO, EAKIN ENTERPRISES, FRICK VETERINARY, USD #495 LARNED, CARR AUCTION &amp; REAL ESTATE, AG SYSTEMS, FUSION BANK, PICKET FENCE REAL ESTATE, AND BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Fri. Dec. 12th Great Bend 34 Haven 59 Kingman 33 Sterling 55

Fri. Dec. 12th Great Bend 78 Haven 44 Kingman 35 Sterling 78

Sat. Dec. 13th 5th Place Game - Great Bend Girls @ 12:00pm Championship - Great Bend Boys @ 7:30pm

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 </figure><h2>Girls Results</h2>Fri. Dec. 12th Great Bend 34 Haven 59 Kingman 33 Sterling 55<h2>Boys Results</h2>Fri. Dec. 12th Great Bend 78 Haven 44 Kingman 35 Sterling 78<h2>Schedule</h2>Sat. Dec. 13th 5th Place Game - Great Bend Girls @ 12:00pm Championship - Great Bend Boys @ 7:30pm

24th Annual Eagle Classic Friday Results, Saturday Schedule

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff NFHS

The busiest and most impactful people in our nation’s schools? A strong case could be made that athletic directors are the ones who keep the engines running in our nation’s schools – particularly for the more than 8.2 million participants in high school sports. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Starting Friday, about 2,500 leaders of high school and middle school athletic programs will make their way to the Tampa Convention Center in Florida for the 56th&nbsp;annual National Athletic Directors Conference co-sponsored by the NFHS and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).

Their mission? Professional development is at the top of the list for most meeting attendees. High school athletic directors are entrusted with key leadership roles, and continuing their education helps to provide a safe and fun experience for student-athletes in their schools.

Attendees at this year’s conference have signed up for almost 1,900 Leadership Training Institute courses sponsored by the NIAAA. The 59-course topics address legal issues, as well as marketing and promotion, technology, sports medicine, mental health, hiring and mentoring coaches, emergency management, managing athletic fields and equipment, building positive culture and many more.

In addition to leadership training opportunities, 48 workshops will be offered in six sessions during the five-day conference. While there are a few workshops on topics that are making national news headlines, such as NIL Impact on High School Athletics, most of the sessions focus on ways that athletic directors can continue to emphasize the education-based nature of high school sports and other activities.

Our nation’s athletic directors are aligned with state high school associations to keep high school sports educationally focused. Athletic directors in our nation’s schools want to protect opportunities for other students, promote school and team unity, and maintain the community-based nature of high school sports.

In line with this philosophy, following are some of the workshop topics at this year’s conference: Developing and Implementing Effective Emergency Action Plans, Proactive Strategies for Partnering with Parents, Title IX Updates and Best Practices, Aligning Middle and High School Athletic Programs, Mental Health and Wellness, How to Celebrate Success of Student-Athletes/Teams/Coaches, Getting Back to the Basics of Education-based Athletics for Parents, Competing with Character: Sportsmanship in Interscholastic Athletics, among many others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The NFHS and our member state associations, along with the NIAAA, are focused on keeping high school sports unique, and the nation’s high school athletic directors are the key individuals in our schools to maintain the educational focus. With youth leagues and travel teams geared toward specialization and winning, and college sports now driven by money and success, there is a push by some for high school sports to “be like the others.”&nbsp;

There’s a reason that participation in high school sports continues to rise every year – and for the overwhelming majority it has nothing to do with NIL or transferring to another school to join a winning program. As a result, the National Athletic Directors Conference continues to focus on the educational aspects of sports and other activities in our nation’s schools – because the main reason most students are involved in school activities is to participate with their friends and be part of the school’s team in the community where they live.&nbsp;&nbsp;

High school athletic directors work long hours and are not in the limelight, but they are the heart and soul of education-based programs. We salute these individuals and encourage school administrators and school boards to support athletic directors in their schools.

The success of organized sports in an education-based setting in our nation’s schools for more than 100 years has been due in large part to these individuals. Local schools depend on athletic administrators to lead their programs, our member state high school associations depend on these individuals, and the NFHS and NIAAA look to athletic directors for leadership at the national level.

Collectively and collaboratively, we can meet the challenges ahead to protect and promote education-based sports and activities.

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 </figure>By Dr. Karissa Niehoff NFHSThe busiest and most impactful people in our nation’s schools? A strong case could be made that athletic directors are the ones who keep the engines running in our nation’s schools – particularly for the more than 8.2 million participants in high school sports. &nbsp;&nbsp;Starting Friday, about 2,500 leaders of high school and middle school athletic programs will make their way to the Tampa Convention Center in Florida for the 56th&nbsp;annual National Athletic Directors Conference co-sponsored by the NFHS and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).Their mission? Professional development is at the top of the list for most meeting attendees. High school athletic directors are entrusted with key leadership roles, and continuing their education helps to provide a safe and fun experience for student-athletes in their schools.Attendees at this year’s conference have signed up for almost 1,900 Leadership Training Institute courses sponsored by the NIAAA. The 59-course topics address legal issues, as well as marketing and promotion, technology, sports medicine, mental health, hiring and mentoring coaches, emergency management, managing athletic fields and equipment, building positive culture and many more.In addition to leadership training opportunities, 48 workshops will be offered in six sessions during the five-day conference. While there are a few workshops on topics that are making national news headlines, such as NIL Impact on High School Athletics, most of the sessions focus on ways that athletic directors can continue to emphasize the education-based nature of high school sports and other activities.Our nation’s athletic directors are aligned with state high school associations to keep high school sports educationally focused. Athletic directors in our nation’s schools want to protect opportunities for other students, promote school and team unity, and maintain the community-based nature of high school sports.In line with this philosophy, following are some of the workshop topics at this year’s conference: Developing and Implementing Effective Emergency Action Plans, Proactive Strategies for Partnering with Parents, Title IX Updates and Best Practices, Aligning Middle and High School Athletic Programs, Mental Health and Wellness, How to Celebrate Success of Student-Athletes/Teams/Coaches, Getting Back to the Basics of Education-based Athletics for Parents, Competing with Character: Sportsmanship in Interscholastic Athletics, among many others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The NFHS and our member state associations, along with the NIAAA, are focused on keeping high school sports unique, and the nation’s high school athletic directors are the key individuals in our schools to maintain the educational focus. With youth leagues and travel teams geared toward specialization and winning, and college sports now driven by money and success, there is a push by some for high school sports to “be like the others.”&nbsp;There’s a reason that participation in high school sports continues to rise every year – and for the overwhelming majority it has nothing to do with NIL or transferring to another school to join a winning program. As a result, the National Athletic Directors Conference continues to focus on the educational aspects of sports and other activities in our nation’s schools – because the main reason most students are involved in school activities is to participate with their friends and be part of the school’s team in the community where they live.&nbsp;&nbsp;High school athletic directors work long hours and are not in the limelight, but they are the heart and soul of education-based programs. We salute these individuals and encourage school administrators and school boards to support athletic directors in their schools.The success of organized sports in an education-based setting in our nation’s schools for more than 100 years has been due in large part to these individuals. Local schools depend on athletic administrators to lead their programs, our member state high school associations depend on these individuals, and the NFHS and NIAAA look to athletic directors for leadership at the national level.Collectively and collaboratively, we can meet the challenges ahead to protect and promote education-based sports and activities.

Athletic Directors to Continue Focus on Education-based Programs

- Nathan Broekleman, head coach of Barton CC Wrestling

- Garrett Fitzpatrick of the Great Bend Rec

- Conor Nicholl of Sunflower Sports Solutions

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756047315700.jpeg" alt="Friday Show Lineup with Host Brant Daughtry" />
 <figcaption>Friday Show Lineup with Host Brant Daughtry</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CLANEESAh-I?si=JtKQtBMWol7Sn2mL" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- Sounds of the Past 24 Hours- Nathan Broekleman, head coach of Barton CC Wrestling- Garrett Fitzpatrick of the Great Bend Rec- Conor Nicholl of Sunflower Sports Solutions

Friday on Sports Day(Watch)

Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.

Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eagle Media says the new platform provides a full, immersive experience for those who can’t make it to the stands, while keeping the local broadcast tradition alive and strong.

Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here</a>.

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 </figure><div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3290484?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by:&nbsp;GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eagle Media says the new platform provides a full, immersive experience for those who can’t make it to the stands, while keeping the local broadcast tradition alive and strong.Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here</a>.

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Outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement, first reported by The Athletic, was subject to a successful physical.

Thomas can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses.

He had nine RBIs for Cleveland in the 2024 AL Division Series against Detroit but hit .160 with four homers and 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats over 39 games this year in an injury-decimated season with Cleveland. He batted .268 for Washington in 2023, when he set career bests with 28 homers, 86 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.

Thomas didn't play between April 8 and 15 this year because of a bone bruise in his right wrist sustained when&nbsp;hit by a pitch from Shane Smith of the Chicago White Sox&nbsp;and&nbsp;between April 19 and May 22 because of the same injury. He was out&nbsp;between May 26 and June 9 due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

He played his last big league game of the season on July 4, then was&nbsp;sidelined again because of the foot injury, though he did appear in three Double-A games from Sept. 2-5 as part of an injury rehabilitation assignment. He has surgery on Sept. 23,

A year earlier, he hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Detroit ace Tarik Skubal in Game 5 on an AL Wild Card Series.

Thomas had a $7,825,000 salary in a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. He became a free agent last month.

Now 30, Thomas has a .242 average with 65 homers and 254 RBIs in seven seasons with St. Louis (2019-21), Washington (2021-24) and the Guardians, who&nbsp;acquired him from the Nationals ahead of the 2024 trade deadline&nbsp;for infielder José Tena, left-hander Alex Clemmey and infielder Rafael Ramirez Jr.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765545412746.jpeg" alt="Cleveland Guardians' Lane Thomas (8) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, July 2, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)" />
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 </figure>Outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement, first reported by The Athletic, was subject to a successful physical.Thomas can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses.He had nine RBIs for Cleveland in the 2024 AL Division Series against Detroit but hit .160 with four homers and 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats over 39 games this year in an injury-decimated season with Cleveland. He batted .268 for Washington in 2023, when he set career bests with 28 homers, 86 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.Thomas didn't play between April 8 and 15 this year because of a bone bruise in his right wrist sustained when&nbsp;hit by a pitch from Shane Smith of the Chicago White Sox&nbsp;and&nbsp;between April 19 and May 22 because of the same injury. He was out&nbsp;between May 26 and June 9 due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.He played his last big league game of the season on July 4, then was&nbsp;sidelined again because of the foot injury, though he did appear in three Double-A games from Sept. 2-5 as part of an injury rehabilitation assignment. He has surgery on Sept. 23,A year earlier, he hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Detroit ace Tarik Skubal in Game 5 on an AL Wild Card Series.Thomas had a $7,825,000 salary in a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. He became a free agent last month.Now 30, Thomas has a .242 average with 65 homers and 254 RBIs in seven seasons with St. Louis (2019-21), Washington (2021-24) and the Guardians, who&nbsp;acquired him from the Nationals ahead of the 2024 trade deadline&nbsp;for infielder José Tena, left-hander Alex Clemmey and infielder Rafael Ramirez Jr.

Outfielder Lane Thomas agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year deal with Royals, AP source says

The accolades continued Thursday for&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;of the Barton Community College volleyball team, as the freshman was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Two-Year College Volleyball All-America Second Team.

Earlier this week, Stamenkovic earned NJCAA Division I Volleyball All-America First Team honors, adding to a decorated postseason resume that also included KJCCC/Region 6 Freshman of the Year recognition.

While the NJCAA All-America list recognizes only Division I athletes, the AVCA Two-Year College team spans all levels of two-year volleyball, with just forty-five selections across NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), and the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).

Stamenkovic's AVCA selection marks the program's third consecutive year with national recognition from the association, joining Phoebe Reyes' back-to-back honors in 2023 and 2024.

The decorated freshman helped lead Barton through a dominant stretch run, closing the regular season on a ten-match winning streak to secure the program's third straight KJCCC title, followed by a second consecutive Region 6/Plains District championship and the Cougars' 25th NJCAA Division I National Tournament appearance. Barton capped the season at 31–7 with a final No. 5 national ranking.

Earlier this fall, Stamenkovic also became the program's 25th NJCAA All-America First Team recipient, the fourth in the last six years and the second straight, again joining Reyes among Barton's recent national honorees.

A native of Bor, Serbia, the two-time KJCCC Player of the Week emerged as one of the nation's premier two-way players. She averaged 3.16 kills per set during postseason play while recording four double-doubles in five matches, highlighted by a 19-kill, 17-dig performance on .313 hitting in Barton's national tournament finale.

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 </figure>The accolades continued Thursday for&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;of the Barton Community College volleyball team, as the freshman was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Two-Year College Volleyball All-America Second Team.Earlier this week, Stamenkovic earned NJCAA Division I Volleyball All-America First Team honors, adding to a decorated postseason resume that also included KJCCC/Region 6 Freshman of the Year recognition.While the NJCAA All-America list recognizes only Division I athletes, the AVCA Two-Year College team spans all levels of two-year volleyball, with just forty-five selections across NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), and the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).Stamenkovic's AVCA selection marks the program's third consecutive year with national recognition from the association, joining Phoebe Reyes' back-to-back honors in 2023 and 2024.The decorated freshman helped lead Barton through a dominant stretch run, closing the regular season on a ten-match winning streak to secure the program's third straight KJCCC title, followed by a second consecutive Region 6/Plains District championship and the Cougars' 25th NJCAA Division I National Tournament appearance. Barton capped the season at 31–7 with a final No. 5 national ranking.Earlier this fall, Stamenkovic also became the program's 25th NJCAA All-America First Team recipient, the fourth in the last six years and the second straight, again joining Reyes among Barton's recent national honorees.A native of Bor, Serbia, the two-time KJCCC Player of the Week emerged as one of the nation's premier two-way players. She averaged 3.16 kills per set during postseason play while recording four double-doubles in five matches, highlighted by a 19-kill, 17-dig performance on .313 hitting in Barton's national tournament finale.

Barton's Stamenkovic adds AVCA honor to standout freshman season

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired. Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez. The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties and a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit. Caker Mayfield threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter as the Buccaneers lost for the fifth time in six games to fall a half-game behind Carolina in the NFC South.

Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The redshirt junior quarterback was the overwhelming choice over fellow Heisman Trophy finalists Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt, Jeremiah Love of Notre Dame and Julian Sayin of Ohio State. Mendoza received 32 of 51 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who cover college football. The Hoosiers’ first-year starter transferred from California after last season and is the triggerman for Indiana's record-setting offense.

The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back. Lindsey Vonn has raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz in Switzerland. The 41-year-old United States ski great had taken the lead by an astonishing 1.16 seconds from Mirjam Puchner of Austria. Even wilder was that Vonn trailed by 0.61 after the first two time checks. Vonn’s lead was later cut to 0.98 when unheralded Magdalena Egger took second place from Puchner. Vonn's 44th career win in World Cup downhills was her first since March 2018.

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 </figure>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired. Facing a third-and-28 on the Falcons’ final drive, Cousins completed passes of 14 yards to Pitts and 20 yards on fourth-and-14 to David Sills V to set up Gonzalez. The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties and a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit. Caker Mayfield threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter as the Buccaneers lost for the fifth time in six games to fall a half-game behind Carolina in the NFC South.Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The redshirt junior quarterback was the overwhelming choice over fellow Heisman Trophy finalists Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt, Jeremiah Love of Notre Dame and Julian Sayin of Ohio State. Mendoza received 32 of 51 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who cover college football. The Hoosiers’ first-year starter transferred from California after last season and is the triggerman for Indiana's record-setting offense.The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back. Lindsey Vonn has raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz in Switzerland. The 41-year-old United States ski great had taken the lead by an astonishing 1.16 seconds from Mirjam Puchner of Austria. Even wilder was that Vonn trailed by 0.61 after the first two time checks. Vonn’s lead was later cut to 0.98 when unheralded Magdalena Egger took second place from Puchner. Vonn's 44th career win in World Cup downhills was her first since March 2018.Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate. The governing body allocates 8% of tickets to national associations for games involving their team to sell to the most loyal fans. And a list published by the German soccer federation revealed prices ranged from $180-$700 for varying group stage games. The lowest price for the final was $4,185 and the highest was $8,680. Also Thursday, FIFA launched its third phase of widespread ticket sales with fans now able to apply for specific matches for the first time through its “Random Selection Draw.”ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was once a promising young leader. He was a rare Black head coach at the top of the sport — a rugged lineman at Oklahoma who climbed the ranks to Michigan, the winningest program in college football. His downfall has been even more stunning. The 39-year-old Moore was fired and arrested hours apart on Wednesday, and remained jailed with an arraignment expected Friday as police investigate an alleged assault. His firing was related to what the school called an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore has been through a lot in his career, but scandal abounds.NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables has transformed the Oklahoma Sooners into a defensive powerhouse. The eighth-ranked Sooners lead the nation in tackles for loss and are tied for the lead in sacks. Venables took over defensive play calling this season, turning the team around after a 6-7 record last year. Oklahoma ranks high in rushing, scoring, and total defense. Defensive stars like R Mason Thomas and Taylor Wein have been key contributors. Venables credits the players' determination and the cohesive coaching staff for the success. The Sooners face No. 11 Alabama in the playoffs next Friday.NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — After a slow start to the season, veteran Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing in a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 35-year-old scored twice in the first period and then added two more in the second. The four-goal outing is the second of Stamkos’ 18-year career. He previously scored four times in 7-4 win at Edmonton on Dec. 14, 2023, while with the Tampa Bay Bay Lightning. After scoring just four times in his first 22 games of the season, he now has eight in his past eight outings. He also increased his career total to 594, which ranks 22nd on the NHL list.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The settlement was announced Thursday after a delay on the ninth day of the trial. The lawsuit was filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports last year after they refused to sign new charter agreements presented by NASCAR. As part of the settlement, all NASCAR race teams will receive the permanent charters they had been asking for. NASCAR chairman Jim France had testified that he never considered making charters permanent. A charter is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing lung discomfort. Coach Mike Tomlin said Watt went for evaluation on Wednesday while receiving treatment. Watt is set for further testing on Thursday. Tomlin mentioned that Watt seemed comfortable during their communication. The Steelers had a day off on Wednesday, but players often receive medical treatment during such breaks. Watt had been on the injury report last week with a toe issue but that didn't stop him from playing in his 56th straight regular-season game.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Catch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thursday night got even better for the fifth-year pro when the former University of Florida star learned the 11-reception, 166-yard, three-touchdown performance that keyed the 29-28 win was the most productive game by an NFL tight end in nearly three decades. The previous tight end to finish with at least 10 catches, 150 yards receiving and three touchdowns in a game was Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe in 1996. The 25-year-old Pitts noted he wasn't even born yet back then.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	Vegas	3	Philadelphia	2	 Final	Tampa Bay	8	New Jersey	4	 Final	Ottawa	6	Columbus	3	 Final SO	Carolina	3	Washington	2	 Final OT	San Jose	3	Toronto	2	 Final	N-Y Islanders	5	Anaheim	2	 Final	Montreal	4	Pittsburgh	2	 Final	Boston	6	Winnipeg	3	 Final	Nashville	7	St. Louis	2	 Final	Minnesota	5	Dallas	2	 Final	Edmonton	4	Detroit	1	 Final	Colorado	6	Florida	2	 Final	Buffalo	3	Vancouver	2NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Atlanta	29	Tampa Bay	28TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(4)Iowa State	66	Iowa	62