Friday Boys scores from the Associated Press

Berean Academy 67, Wichita Central Christian 27

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Friday Girls Scores from the Associated Press

Berean Academy 45, Wichita Central Christian 9

Hutchinson Central Christian 51, Stafford 28

Friday Boys scores from the Associated PressAndover 51, Arkansas City 28Atchison 57, KC Washington 52BV North 87, Lincoln Southeast, Neb. 80Baldwin 52, Louisburg 46Beloit 57, Minneapolis 37Berean Academy 67, Wichita Central Christian 27Blue Valley 62, Lincoln East, Neb. 50Buhler 77, Clearwater 44Canton-Galva 66, Goessel 17Chanute 57, Independence 54Cherryvale 59, Humboldt 46Clay Center 53, Southeast of Saline 50Columbus 48, Baxter Springs 46Concordia 74, Abilene 52Cunningham 44, South Barber 42Dodge City 52, Liberal 47Douglass 49, Belle Plaine 38Flinthills 53, Udall 50Fort Scott 47, Coffeyville 38Halstead 64, Larned 43Hays 55 , Garden City 34Hesston 70, Hillsboro 27Hiawatha 70, Jefferson West 55Highland Park 80, KC Harmon 44Hutchinson 64, Great Bend 53Ingalls 66, Pawnee Heights 20Inman 44, Marion 34Jayhawk Linn 60, Altoona-Midway 12KC Piper 57, Basehor-Linwood 52Lebo 74, Northern Heights 60Liberal 54, Dodge City 35Lyons 50, Republic County 43Mill Valley 69, Lawrence 38Mulvane 62, El Dorado 31Oberlin-Decatur 60, Hoxie 30Perry-Lecompton 75, Rossville 73Phillipsburg 45, Norton 43Pleasanton 55, Southern Coffey County 14Pratt 45, Hoisington 34Remington 58, Hutchinson Trinity 53Rock Creek 83, Chapman 28Rockhurst, Mo. 75, St. Thomas Aquinas 47Rose Hill 61, Conway Springs 44Sabetha 49, Riley County 44Salina Sacred Heart 70, Ellsworth 43Spearville 48, Hodgeman County 39Spring Hill 66, Tonganoxie 36Stanton County 59, Sublette 46Stockton 56, Natoma 41Wichita Campus 61, Andover Central 58Wichita Collegiate 69, Augusta 41Wichita Sunrise 68, Circle 43Winfield 75, Wellington 64Yates Center 61, Oswego 52--------------------------------------Friday Girls Scores from the Associated PressAndover 71, Arkansas City 12Andover Central 51, Wichita Campus 23Atchison 48, KC Washington 21Augusta 49, Wichita Collegiate 46BV North 70, Lincoln Southeast, Neb. 63Belle Plaine 48, Douglass 38Beloit 67, Minneapolis 36Berean Academy 45, Wichita Central Christian 9Canton-Galva 59, Goessel 31Cheney 54, Kingman 14Clearwater 33, Buhler 29Columbus 41, Baxter Springs 26Concordia 64, Abilene 28Conway Springs 61, Rose Hill 30Ellinwood 73, Macksville 23Ellsworth 53, Salina Sacred Heart 45Fort Scott 58, Coffeyville 27Garden Plain 58, Medicine Lodge 39Halstead 43, Larned 34Hays 69, Garden City 41Hiawatha 55, Jefferson West 43Hillsboro 43, Hesston 38Hodgeman County 50, Spearville 34Hoisington 42, Pratt 41Hutchinson 62, Great Bend 41Hutchinson Central Christian 51, Stafford 28Independence 52, Chanute 32Inman 54, Marion 24KC Piper 56, Basehor-Linwood 53Lebo 51, Northern Heights 17Liberal 54, Dodge City 35Lincoln East, Neb. 53, Blue Valley 43Mill Valley 42, Lawrence 39Moundridge 67, Wichita Classical 20Mulvane 57, El Dorado 39Ness City 58, Chase 29Olathe South 62, Olathe North 56Osage City 67, Lyndon 34Ottawa 59, Paola 26Phillipsburg 46, Norton 35Pittsburg 53, Labette County 27Remington 52, Hutchinson Trinity 31Riley County 48, Sabetha 13Rock Creek 60, Chapman 41SM South 73, SM North 27Southeast of Saline 54, Clay Center 43Spring Hill 40, Tonganoxie 30Stanton County 43, Sublette 10Topeka West 66, KC Turner 21Udall 39, Flinthills 36Wichita Heights 77, Wichita Northwest 10Wichita Sunrise 51, Circle 33

Friday Statewide Scores

Hutchinson Boys 64 Great Bend 53; Hutchinson Girls 62 Great Bend 41

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.

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Pratt Boys 45 Hoisington 34; Hoisington Girls 42 Pratt 41

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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Halstead Boys 64 Larned 53; Halstead 43 Larned 34

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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- Erin Beck, head coach of Great Bend Football

- Conor Nicholl of Sunflower Sports Solutions

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Friday on Sports Day(Watch)

Boys Bracket Thursday January 22 7:30 #1 Salina South vs #8 Wichita South (SS) 7:30 #4 Salina Central vs #5 Desoto (SC) 4:30 #2 Buhler vs #7 Abilene (SC) 4:30 #3 Great Bend vs #6 Wamego (SS) Friday, January 23 7:30 Salina South/South winner vs Salina Central/Desoto winner (KW) 4:30 Buhler/Abilene winner vs Great Bend/Wamego winner (KW) 7:30 Salina South/South loser vs Salina Central/Desoto loser (SS) 4:30 Buhler/Abilene loser vs Great Bend/Wamego loser (SS) Saturday, January 24 11:30 7th Place Game (SS) 2:30 5th Place Game (SS) 11:30 3rd Place Game (KW) 3:30 Championship (KW) Girls Bracket Thursday, January 22 3:00 #1 Wamego vs #8 Junction City (SC) 6:00 #4 Salina Central vs #5 Buhler (SC) 6:00 #2 Salina South vs #7 Great Bend (SS) 3:00 #3 Wichita East vs #6 Abilene (SS) Friday, January 23 6:00 Wamego/Junction City winner vs Central/Buhler winner (KW) 3:00 South/Great Bend winner vs Wichita East/Abilene winner (KW) 6:00&nbsp;Wamego/Junction City loser vs Central/Buhler loser (SS) 3:00 South/Great Bend loser vs Wichita East/Abilene loser (SS) Saturday, January 24 10:00 7th Place Game (SS) 1:00 5th Place Game (SS) 10:00 5th Place Game (KW) 1:00 Championship (KW)

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 </figure>Boys Bracket Thursday January 22 7:30 #1 Salina South vs #8 Wichita South (SS) 7:30 #4 Salina Central vs #5 Desoto (SC) 4:30 #2 Buhler vs #7 Abilene (SC) 4:30 #3 Great Bend vs #6 Wamego (SS) Friday, January 23 7:30 Salina South/South winner vs Salina Central/Desoto winner (KW) 4:30 Buhler/Abilene winner vs Great Bend/Wamego winner (KW) 7:30 Salina South/South loser vs Salina Central/Desoto loser (SS) 4:30 Buhler/Abilene loser vs Great Bend/Wamego loser (SS) Saturday, January 24 11:30 7th Place Game (SS) 2:30 5th Place Game (SS) 11:30 3rd Place Game (KW) 3:30 Championship (KW) Girls Bracket Thursday, January 22 3:00 #1 Wamego vs #8 Junction City (SC) 6:00 #4 Salina Central vs #5 Buhler (SC) 6:00 #2 Salina South vs #7 Great Bend (SS) 3:00 #3 Wichita East vs #6 Abilene (SS) Friday, January 23 6:00 Wamego/Junction City winner vs Central/Buhler winner (KW) 3:00 South/Great Bend winner vs Wichita East/Abilene winner (KW) 6:00&nbsp;Wamego/Junction City loser vs Central/Buhler loser (SS) 3:00 South/Great Bend loser vs Wichita East/Abilene loser (SS) Saturday, January 24 10:00 7th Place Game (SS) 1:00 5th Place Game (SS) 10:00 5th Place Game (KW) 1:00 Championship (KW)

2026 Salina Invitational pairings

Sophia Bauer (13-8) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.

Keira Leyva (11-6) placed 7th and scored 13.0 team points.

Camdyn Post (16-6) placed 2nd and scored 24.0 team points.

Kayle Baldwin (11-10) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.

Kinsly Stukey (5-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Micah Ellegood (13-11) placed 5th and scored 21.0 team points.

Daniela Armendariz (3-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Rydlie Swanson (13-12) placed 8th and scored 9.0 team points.

1. Garden City HS - 259 2. Manhattan HS - 231 3. Basehor-Linwood - 188 4. Kapaun Mt. Carmel - 178.5 5. Emporia HS - 127.5 14. Great Bend HS - 83

<h2>100.0</h2>Sophia Bauer (13-8) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.<h2>105.0</h2>Keira Leyva (11-6) placed 7th and scored 13.0 team points.<h2>110.0</h2>Camdyn Post (16-6) placed 2nd and scored 24.0 team points.<h2>115.0</h2>Kayle Baldwin (11-10) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.<h2>120.0</h2>Kinsly Stukey (5-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<h2>130.0</h2>Micah Ellegood (13-11) placed 5th and scored 21.0 team points.<h2>145.0</h2>Daniela Armendariz (3-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.<h2>145.0</h2>Flor Rios (1-14) place is unknown.<h2>170.0</h2>Rydlie Swanson (13-12) placed 8th and scored 9.0 team points.Top Five1. Garden City HS - 259 2. Manhattan HS - 231 3. Basehor-Linwood - 188 4. Kapaun Mt. Carmel - 178.5 5. Emporia HS - 127.5 14. Great Bend HS - 83

Great Bend Girls Wrestling places 14th at 5th Newton Girls Tournament of Champions

AP Kansas Jayhawks (11-7, 1-5 Big 12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (16-2, 3-2 Big 12)

BOTTOM LINE: Kansas visits Arizona State after Jaliya Davis scored 30 points in Kansas' 85-76 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

The Sun Devils are 10-0 in home games. Arizona State is 4-0 in one-possession games.

The Jayhawks are 1-5 against Big 12 opponents. Kansas is sixth in the Big 12 scoring 73.7 points per game and is shooting 48.3%.

Arizona State's average of 4.4 made 3-pointers per game is 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Kansas gives up. Kansas has shot at a 48.3% rate from the field this season, 11.2 percentage points above the 37.1% shooting opponents of Arizona State have averaged.

The Sun Devils and Jayhawks square off Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Gabby Elliott is scoring 16.1 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Sun Devils. McKinna Brackens is averaging 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Elle Evans is shooting 51.3% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Jayhawks, while averaging 9.5 points. S'Mya Nichols is shooting 47.4% and averaging 18.2 points over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sun Devils: 8-2, averaging 64.5 points, 28.7 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.4 points per game.

Jayhawks: 5-5, averaging 76.1 points, 29.8 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points.

AP Kansas Jayhawks (11-7, 1-5 Big 12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (16-2, 3-2 Big 12)Tempe, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Kansas visits Arizona State after Jaliya Davis scored 30 points in Kansas' 85-76 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.The Sun Devils are 10-0 in home games. Arizona State is 4-0 in one-possession games.The Jayhawks are 1-5 against Big 12 opponents. Kansas is sixth in the Big 12 scoring 73.7 points per game and is shooting 48.3%.Arizona State's average of 4.4 made 3-pointers per game is 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Kansas gives up. Kansas has shot at a 48.3% rate from the field this season, 11.2 percentage points above the 37.1% shooting opponents of Arizona State have averaged.The Sun Devils and Jayhawks square off Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Gabby Elliott is scoring 16.1 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Sun Devils. McKinna Brackens is averaging 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.Elle Evans is shooting 51.3% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Jayhawks, while averaging 9.5 points. S'Mya Nichols is shooting 47.4% and averaging 18.2 points over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Sun Devils: 8-2, averaging 64.5 points, 28.7 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.4 points per game.Jayhawks: 5-5, averaging 76.1 points, 29.8 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points.

Arizona State hosts Kansas after Davis' 30-point game

AP Kansas State Wildcats (9-8, 0-4 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-4, 1-3 Big 12)

Stillwater, Oklahoma; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State visits Oklahoma State after PJ Haggerty scored 23 points in Kansas State's 82-73 loss to the UCF Knights.

The Cowboys have gone 11-1 at home. Oklahoma State ranks eighth in the Big 12 in rebounding with 35.0 rebounds. Parsa Fallah paces the Cowboys with 6.5 boards.

The Wildcats are 0-4 against Big 12 opponents. Kansas State averages 85.6 points and has outscored opponents by 5.5 points per game.

Oklahoma State makes 48.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 3.8 percentage points higher than Kansas State has allowed to its opponents (44.6%). Kansas State averages 85.6 points per game, 4.8 more than the 80.8 Oklahoma State allows to opponents.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Fallah is averaging 15.1 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Cowboys. Anthony Roy is averaging 19.0 points over the last 10 games.

Haggerty is averaging 22.9 points and 4.6 assists for the Wildcats. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 3.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 6-4, averaging 85.8 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.6 points per game.

Wildcats: 4-6, averaging 83.0 points, 34.8 rebounds, 18.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.9 points.

AP Kansas State Wildcats (9-8, 0-4 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-4, 1-3 Big 12)Stillwater, Oklahoma; Saturday, 10 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Kansas State visits Oklahoma State after PJ Haggerty scored 23 points in Kansas State's 82-73 loss to the UCF Knights.The Cowboys have gone 11-1 at home. Oklahoma State ranks eighth in the Big 12 in rebounding with 35.0 rebounds. Parsa Fallah paces the Cowboys with 6.5 boards.The Wildcats are 0-4 against Big 12 opponents. Kansas State averages 85.6 points and has outscored opponents by 5.5 points per game.Oklahoma State makes 48.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 3.8 percentage points higher than Kansas State has allowed to its opponents (44.6%). Kansas State averages 85.6 points per game, 4.8 more than the 80.8 Oklahoma State allows to opponents.The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Fallah is averaging 15.1 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Cowboys. Anthony Roy is averaging 19.0 points over the last 10 games.Haggerty is averaging 22.9 points and 4.6 assists for the Wildcats. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 3.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 6-4, averaging 85.8 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.6 points per game.Wildcats: 4-6, averaging 83.0 points, 34.8 rebounds, 18.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.9 points.

Oklahoma State hosts Haggerty and Kansas State

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. When healthy, Tucker is among the best all-around players in the majors. But he has played in just 214 regular-season games over the past two years. He batted .266 with 22 homers and 73 RBIs for the Chicago Cubs last season. He was acquired in a blockbuster trade with Houston in December 2024 that moved slugging prospect Cam Smith to the Astros.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors are investigating a major betting scheme involving NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games. The investigation has implicated 26 people, including over a dozen college basketball players who allegedly tried to fix games. Prosecutors say gamblers recruited players with promises of big payments for underperforming. The fixers then bet against the players’ teams, defrauding sportsbooks and other bettors. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf calls it an “international criminal conspiracy.” The indictment, filed in Philadelphia, includes bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The scheme involved more than 39 players from over 17 NCAA Division I teams, affecting more than 29 games.

Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," landed the elusive quad axel jump a few years ago, sparking questions about the future of figure skating. The sport's six main jumps have remained unchanged since the early 1900s, with only the number of revolutions increasing. Malinin's achievement may have reached the limits of human performance, as experts believe a five-revolution jump is impossible. Despite his creativity, like his signature "raspberry twist," the rigid scoring system discourages innovation. Some skaters, like Jason Brown, suggest the next step could be rewarding artistic storytelling rather than extreme athletic feats.

Federal prosecutors have revealed a sprawling scheme to rig college basketball games while yielding big payouts to gamblers. An indictment unsealed Thursday alleges fixers started with two professional games in China before turning their focus to recruiting college players in America. The indictment cites roughly 30 college games impacted by that effort during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Prosecutors say the scheme eventually involved more than 39 players on 17 Division I men’s basketball teams. It comes as the NCAA has spent the past year pursuing its own probes for sports-gambling violations.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a left oblique injury. Darnold got hurt during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he said he’s confident he’ll play. Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes to receivers with no defenders. The eighth-year quarterback said this is the first time he has dealt with an oblique issue and that he’ll be getting treatment leading up to the game. When asked about his chances of sitting out, Darnold said, “Very low percentage. Probably closer to zero.”

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom. Almost 12 months after beating Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final, Keys is excited to be returning and trying to defend a Grand Slam title for the first time. She has reflected on the journey, recalling the challenges she faced. Keys became the oldest first-time women's champion at the Australian Open at 29. Despite a mixed year following her win, she's embracing the experience.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle. Warner returned to practice this week after a serious ankle injury in October. Coach Kyle Shanahan initially called it a season-ending injury, but hopes Warner could return if the team advances. The 49ers are also hoping to get receiver Ricky Pearsall back this week. Pearsall practiced on a limited basis and is listed as questionable. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown is out against Seattle, while linebackers Dee Winters and Luke Gifford are questionable.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is. Sporting a freshly shaved head courtesy of a teammate, Wembanyama overcame an injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds Thursday night as San Antonio routed Milwaukee 119-101 to snap a two-game skid. Wembanyama exited early in the first quarter after banging knees with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but returned. San Antonio forward Keldon Johnson deserves some credit for the change in fortunes as well as Wembanyama’s new style. The idea for new look began last week when Johnson announced he was planning to shave his head and tried to convince his teammates to join him.

Fernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana’s campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program. Outsiders almost immediately dubbed the new, highly touted transfer as the quarterback who could lead Indiana’s football program to unprecedented heights. Some even suggested Mendoza was a Heisman Trophy candidate who could emerge as the top prospect in the 2026 NFL draft. But the grounded grandson of Cuban immigrants ignored the chatter and focused instead on proving himself all over again. Now the first Heisman winner in Indiana history stands one win away from delivering the program's first national championship and all he wants to do is share the spotlight with his coaches and teammates.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game. Beck, who enrolled at Georgia at 17, has faced criticism and injury but now leads Miami against Indiana. Despite doubts, Miami has won seven straight games. Beck's leadership shone in the CFP semifinal, leading a game-winning drive against Mississippi. Inspired by Tom Brady highlights, Beck stayed calm under pressure. His college record stands at 37-5, with impressive stats. Beck reflects on his career, grateful for the challenges and opportunities. His final college game offers a chance to end on the highest of high notes.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	4	Vancouver	1	 Final	San Jose	3	Washington	2	 Final	Pittsburgh	6	Philadelphia	3	 Final	Buffalo	5	Montreal	3	 Final	Winnipeg	6	Minnesota	2	 Final	Boston	4	Seattle	2	 Final	Calgary	3	Chicago	1	 Final	N-Y Islanders	1	Edmonton	0	 Final	Utah	2	Dallas	1	 Final OT	Vegas	6	Toronto	5

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(9)Gonzaga	86	Washington State	65

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. When healthy, Tucker is among the best all-around players in the majors. But he has played in just 214 regular-season games over the past two years. He batted .266 with 22 homers and 73 RBIs for the Chicago Cubs last season. He was acquired in a blockbuster trade with Houston in December 2024 that moved slugging prospect Cam Smith to the Astros.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors are investigating a major betting scheme involving NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games. The investigation has implicated 26 people, including over a dozen college basketball players who allegedly tried to fix games. Prosecutors say gamblers recruited players with promises of big payments for underperforming. The fixers then bet against the players’ teams, defrauding sportsbooks and other bettors. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf calls it an “international criminal conspiracy.” The indictment, filed in Philadelphia, includes bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The scheme involved more than 39 players from over 17 NCAA Division I teams, affecting more than 29 games.Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," landed the elusive quad axel jump a few years ago, sparking questions about the future of figure skating. The sport's six main jumps have remained unchanged since the early 1900s, with only the number of revolutions increasing. Malinin's achievement may have reached the limits of human performance, as experts believe a five-revolution jump is impossible. Despite his creativity, like his signature "raspberry twist," the rigid scoring system discourages innovation. Some skaters, like Jason Brown, suggest the next step could be rewarding artistic storytelling rather than extreme athletic feats.Federal prosecutors have revealed a sprawling scheme to rig college basketball games while yielding big payouts to gamblers. An indictment unsealed Thursday alleges fixers started with two professional games in China before turning their focus to recruiting college players in America. The indictment cites roughly 30 college games impacted by that effort during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Prosecutors say the scheme eventually involved more than 39 players on 17 Division I men’s basketball teams. It comes as the NCAA has spent the past year pursuing its own probes for sports-gambling violations.RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a left oblique injury. Darnold got hurt during Thursday's practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he said he’s confident he’ll play. Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes to receivers with no defenders. The eighth-year quarterback said this is the first time he has dealt with an oblique issue and that he’ll be getting treatment leading up to the game. When asked about his chances of sitting out, Darnold said, “Very low percentage. Probably closer to zero.”MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom. Almost 12 months after beating Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final, Keys is excited to be returning and trying to defend a Grand Slam title for the first time. She has reflected on the journey, recalling the challenges she faced. Keys became the oldest first-time women's champion at the Australian Open at 29. Despite a mixed year following her win, she's embracing the experience.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle. Warner returned to practice this week after a serious ankle injury in October. Coach Kyle Shanahan initially called it a season-ending injury, but hopes Warner could return if the team advances. The 49ers are also hoping to get receiver Ricky Pearsall back this week. Pearsall practiced on a limited basis and is listed as questionable. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown is out against Seattle, while linebackers Dee Winters and Luke Gifford are questionable.SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is. Sporting a freshly shaved head courtesy of a teammate, Wembanyama overcame an injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds Thursday night as San Antonio routed Milwaukee 119-101 to snap a two-game skid. Wembanyama exited early in the first quarter after banging knees with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but returned. San Antonio forward Keldon Johnson deserves some credit for the change in fortunes as well as Wembanyama’s new style. The idea for new look began last week when Johnson announced he was planning to shave his head and tried to convince his teammates to join him.Fernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana’s campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program. Outsiders almost immediately dubbed the new, highly touted transfer as the quarterback who could lead Indiana’s football program to unprecedented heights. Some even suggested Mendoza was a Heisman Trophy candidate who could emerge as the top prospect in the 2026 NFL draft. But the grounded grandson of Cuban immigrants ignored the chatter and focused instead on proving himself all over again. Now the first Heisman winner in Indiana history stands one win away from delivering the program's first national championship and all he wants to do is share the spotlight with his coaches and teammates.CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game. Beck, who enrolled at Georgia at 17, has faced criticism and injury but now leads Miami against Indiana. Despite doubts, Miami has won seven straight games. Beck's leadership shone in the CFP semifinal, leading a game-winning drive against Mississippi. Inspired by Tom Brady highlights, Beck stayed calm under pressure. His college record stands at 37-5, with impressive stats. Beck reflects on his career, grateful for the challenges and opportunities. His final college game offers a chance to end on the highest of high notes.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	4	Vancouver	1	 Final	San Jose	3	Washington	2	 Final	Pittsburgh	6	Philadelphia	3	 Final	Buffalo	5	Montreal	3	 Final	Winnipeg	6	Minnesota	2	 Final	Boston	4	Seattle	2	 Final	Calgary	3	Chicago	1	 Final	N-Y Islanders	1	Edmonton	0	 Final	Utah	2	Dallas	1	 Final OT	Vegas	6	Toronto	5TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(9)Gonzaga	86	Washington State	65

Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Thursday Boys Scores from the Associated Press

Topeka 62, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 32

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Thursday Girls scores from the Associated Press

Thursday Boys Scores from the Associated PressAxtell 84, Troy 53Burlington 66, Parsons 28Greeley County 43, Rawlins County 38Hesston 56, Mulvane 46Junction City 59, St. James Academy 52La Crosse 57, Kinsley 46Smith Center 53, Osborne 43Topeka 62, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 32Triplains-Brewster 64, Bethune, Colo. 60--------------------------------------------------Thursday Girls scores from the Associated PressAxtell 51, Troy 43Center, Mo. 48, KC Wyandotte 43Greeley County 43, Rawlins County 38Hays-TMP-Marian 55, Ellis 20La Crosse 46, Kinsley 23Osborne 51, Smith Center 46Triplains-Brewster 57, Bethune, Colo. 29

Thursday Statewide Scores

Western Athletic Conference Hutchinson @ Great Bend Hays @ Garden City Dodge City @ Liberal Central Kansas League Pratt @ Hoisington Halstead @ Larned Smoky Valley @ Nickerson Hesston @ Hillsboro Haven @ Andale Central Prairie League Victoria @ Central Plains LaCrosse @ Otis-Bison Macksville @ Ellinwood Kinsley @ Kiowa County Chase @ Ness City Other Area Games Stafford @ Central Christian Lyons @ Republic Valley Ingalls @ Pawnee Heights Sacred Heart @ Ellsworth Spearville @ Hodgeman County Fairfield @ Skyline Rural Vista @ Little River

Western Athletic Conference Hutchinson @ Great Bend Hays @ Garden City Dodge City @ Liberal Central Kansas League Pratt @ Hoisington Halstead @ Larned Smoky Valley @ Nickerson Hesston @ Hillsboro Haven @ Andale Central Prairie League Victoria @ Central Plains LaCrosse @ Otis-Bison Macksville @ Ellinwood Kinsley @ Kiowa County Chase @ Ness City Other Area Games Stafford @ Central Christian Lyons @ Republic Valley Ingalls @ Pawnee Heights Sacred Heart @ Ellsworth Spearville @ Hodgeman County Fairfield @ Skyline Rural Vista @ Little River

Friday Area High School Basketball Schedule

- Nathan Broekelman, head coach of Barton CC Wrestling

- Kyle Kreigh, head coach of Great Bend Boys Basketball

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xzvV02BCUWY?si=buLw1uN2vkMtOIAp" 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 Broekelman, head coach of Barton CC Wrestling- Kyle Kreigh, head coach of Great Bend Boys Basketball

Thursday on Sports Day (Watch)

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Riley Kugel scored 19 points, Jamichael Stillwell added 18, and UCF weathered Kansas State's comeback bid to win 82-73 on Wednesday night.

The Knights (14-2, 3-1 Big 12) shot 53% from the field and 47% from beyond the arc. Themus Fulks had 13 points (6-for-11 shooting) and dished 12 assists for his fifth game with 10 or more assists this season. Devan Cambridge chipped in with 11 points on perfect 4-for-4 shooting.

UCF narrowly won the rebound battle, 35-34, paced by seven rebounds each from Kugel and Stillwell.

A 20-6 run near the midway point of the first half put UCF up by double-figures, and they led 42-28 at halftime.

K-State cut the lead to one point in the second half, but could not pull ahead in the frame. Their last lead came with 15:24 remaining in the first.

PJ Haggerty scored 23 points (9-for-18 shooting) for the Wildcats (9-8, 0-4), and Khamari McGriff added 15 points. Nate Johnson racked up 10 assists. K-State struggled from beyond the arc, converting on just six of their 30 3-point attempts.

UCF won their second straight game, after their 11-game winning streak was snapped by Oklahoma State on Jan. 6. Kansas State has dropped four straight contests after winning four straight to end their non-conference schedule.

Kansas State: visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Riley Kugel scored 19 points, Jamichael Stillwell added 18, and UCF weathered Kansas State's comeback bid to win 82-73 on Wednesday night.The Knights (14-2, 3-1 Big 12) shot 53% from the field and 47% from beyond the arc. Themus Fulks had 13 points (6-for-11 shooting) and dished 12 assists for his fifth game with 10 or more assists this season. Devan Cambridge chipped in with 11 points on perfect 4-for-4 shooting.UCF narrowly won the rebound battle, 35-34, paced by seven rebounds each from Kugel and Stillwell.A 20-6 run near the midway point of the first half put UCF up by double-figures, and they led 42-28 at halftime.K-State cut the lead to one point in the second half, but could not pull ahead in the frame. Their last lead came with 15:24 remaining in the first.PJ Haggerty scored 23 points (9-for-18 shooting) for the Wildcats (9-8, 0-4), and Khamari McGriff added 15 points. Nate Johnson racked up 10 assists. K-State struggled from beyond the arc, converting on just six of their 30 3-point attempts.UCF won their second straight game, after their 11-game winning streak was snapped by Oklahoma State on Jan. 6. Kansas State has dropped four straight contests after winning four straight to end their non-conference schedule.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State: visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.UCF: hosts No. 1 Arizona on Saturday.

Kugel's 19 points, Stillwell's 18 lift UCF over Kansas State 82-73

John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. The person said Harbaugh spent most of Wednesday at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Super Bowl-winning former Baltimore Ravens coach is believed to be the Giants' top candidate. Harbaugh has also spoken to the Atlanta Falcons, who recently hired retired quarterback Matt Ryan as their president of football. Young QB Jaxson Dart, one of the biggest draws for New York, was reportedly involved in meetings with Harbaugh.

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. But she's dealing with an extra level of anxiety as President Donald Trump continues to say he wants to take over her country. Speaking from the World Cup in Germany, Slettemark says the threats are terrifying. Her family is having trouble sleeping and people back home are scared. Trump reiterated his intention to take over Greenland on Wednesday, saying “anything less than that is unacceptable.” Slettemark said they are “first and foremost” athletes, and are not political commentators, but said the threats from the U.S. are making life difficult.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — USA Bobsled and Skeleton is set to unveil its Olympic rosters, with most women competing likely being women of color. This could make the 2026 U.S. Olympic winter roster the most diverse ever. In 2018, 21 athletes of Black or Asian descent were part of the team, about 8% of the total. The 2026 team could surpass that. Some top American medal hopefuls include Black women like bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and speedskater Erin Jackson. Despite challenges, representation is growing, with athletes like Mystique Ro and Kaysha Love leading the way.

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half. Flagg turned the ankle as he fell to the floor after getting called for a foul defending Peyton Watson in the second quarter. Flagg went to the locker room but came back for the final 2:35 before the break. The 19-year-old didn’t come of the locker room for the second half. Flagg injured the same ankle two nights earlier but returned.

Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn’t shy about telling the world. He wants to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam. That would make him the ninth man in tennis history with at least one singles championship from each of the sport’s four most prestigious tournaments. And the 22-year-old from Spain would be the youngest man to do it. Iga Swiatek also can complete her career Slam at Melbourne Park, where play begins Sunday, which is Saturday night in the United States. Alcaraz's rival, Jannik Sinner, needs a French Open title to join the group with at least one trophy from all four major tennis tournaments.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Koa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State. The Wildcats had a hard time shaking the Sun Devils in a physical first half before Peat came alive in the second. The 6-foot-8 freshman made all seven of his shots in the second half as Arizona built a 12-point lead. The Sun Devils kept hanging around behind Moe Odum, whose 3 with 55 seconds left pulled Arizona State within 87-82. Arizona’s Jaden Bradley followed with a short jumper and Arizona hit two free throws to join No. 8 Nebraska and Miami, Ohio as the only remaining undefeated Division I teams. Odum led Arizona State with 23 points.

The NFL has experienced an unprecedented playoff weekend with the first four games featuring a combined 12 lead changes in the fourth quarter. This surpasses the previous postseason record of 10 set in 2007. The weekend began with a thrilling game between Carolina and the Los Angeles Rams, ending with Matthew Stafford's decisive touchdown pass. Buffalo and Jacksonville also traded leads before the Bills secured a win. Chicago pulled off a historic comeback against Green Bay, marking the Bears' seventh win this season when trailing in the final minutes. Meanwhile, New England and Houston delivered strong defensive performances, advancing to the next round.

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is celebrating 30 years of his TGR Foundation with a big gift. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is awarding a $20 million grant from his family foundation that will go toward building a TGR Learning Lab in Atlanta. That will be the fifth learning lab the TGR Foundation opens. The first one was 20 years ago in Anaheim, California. The announcement comes at the of a celebration at The Breakers in south Florida. The TGR Foundation says it has raised more than $50 million for its mission or reaching underserved communities to enhance their education.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract. A 30-year-old who became an All-Star in 2024, Suárez spent his first eight major league seasons with Philadelphia. He was 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA last year, striking out 151 and walking 38 in 157 1/3 innings. He did not make his season debut until May 4 because of lower back stiffness. Suárez is 53-37 with a 3.38 ERA in 119 starts and 68 relief appearances.

All-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday. Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers fell short in the Super Bowl against Kansas City in overtime two years ago. The Niners eliminated the defending champion Eagles to advance to face Seattle on Saturday night. Josh Allen and the Bills have been knocked out of the playoffs by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs four times in the past five years. Buffalo’s comeback win at Jacksonville sends the Bills to Denver on Saturday. Houston's defense gives C.J. Stroud another opportunity when the Texans play in New England on Sunday.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	New Jersey	3	Seattle	2	 Final	Ottawa	8	N-Y Rangers	4	 Final	Buffalo	5	Philadelphia	2	 Final OT	Vegas	3	Los Angeles	2

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Arizona	89	Arizona State	82	 Final	(4)Michigan	82	Washington	72	 Final	(5)Purdue	79	Iowa	72	 Final	(6)Duke	71	California	56	 Final	Texas	80	(10)Vanderbilt	64	 Final	(11)BYU	76	TCU	70	 Final	(13)Illinois	79	Northwestern	68	 Final	Stanford	95	(14)North Carolina	90	 Final	(15)Texas Tech	88	Utah	74	 Final	(17)Arkansas	108	South Carolina	74	 Final	Ole Miss	97	(21)Georgia	95	 Final	(23)Utah State	71	Nevada	62

John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. The person said Harbaugh spent most of Wednesday at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Super Bowl-winning former Baltimore Ravens coach is believed to be the Giants' top candidate. Harbaugh has also spoken to the Atlanta Falcons, who recently hired retired quarterback Matt Ryan as their president of football. Young QB Jaxson Dart, one of the biggest draws for New York, was reportedly involved in meetings with Harbaugh.Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. But she's dealing with an extra level of anxiety as President Donald Trump continues to say he wants to take over her country. Speaking from the World Cup in Germany, Slettemark says the threats are terrifying. Her family is having trouble sleeping and people back home are scared. Trump reiterated his intention to take over Greenland on Wednesday, saying “anything less than that is unacceptable.” Slettemark said they are “first and foremost” athletes, and are not political commentators, but said the threats from the U.S. are making life difficult.LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — USA Bobsled and Skeleton is set to unveil its Olympic rosters, with most women competing likely being women of color. This could make the 2026 U.S. Olympic winter roster the most diverse ever. In 2018, 21 athletes of Black or Asian descent were part of the team, about 8% of the total. The 2026 team could surpass that. Some top American medal hopefuls include Black women like bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and speedskater Erin Jackson. Despite challenges, representation is growing, with athletes like Mystique Ro and Kaysha Love leading the way.DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half. Flagg turned the ankle as he fell to the floor after getting called for a foul defending Peyton Watson in the second quarter. Flagg went to the locker room but came back for the final 2:35 before the break. The 19-year-old didn’t come of the locker room for the second half. Flagg injured the same ankle two nights earlier but returned.Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn’t shy about telling the world. He wants to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam. That would make him the ninth man in tennis history with at least one singles championship from each of the sport’s four most prestigious tournaments. And the 22-year-old from Spain would be the youngest man to do it. Iga Swiatek also can complete her career Slam at Melbourne Park, where play begins Sunday, which is Saturday night in the United States. Alcaraz's rival, Jannik Sinner, needs a French Open title to join the group with at least one trophy from all four major tennis tournaments.TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Koa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State. The Wildcats had a hard time shaking the Sun Devils in a physical first half before Peat came alive in the second. The 6-foot-8 freshman made all seven of his shots in the second half as Arizona built a 12-point lead. The Sun Devils kept hanging around behind Moe Odum, whose 3 with 55 seconds left pulled Arizona State within 87-82. Arizona’s Jaden Bradley followed with a short jumper and Arizona hit two free throws to join No. 8 Nebraska and Miami, Ohio as the only remaining undefeated Division I teams. Odum led Arizona State with 23 points.The NFL has experienced an unprecedented playoff weekend with the first four games featuring a combined 12 lead changes in the fourth quarter. This surpasses the previous postseason record of 10 set in 2007. The weekend began with a thrilling game between Carolina and the Los Angeles Rams, ending with Matthew Stafford's decisive touchdown pass. Buffalo and Jacksonville also traded leads before the Bills secured a win. Chicago pulled off a historic comeback against Green Bay, marking the Bears' seventh win this season when trailing in the final minutes. Meanwhile, New England and Houston delivered strong defensive performances, advancing to the next round.PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is celebrating 30 years of his TGR Foundation with a big gift. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is awarding a $20 million grant from his family foundation that will go toward building a TGR Learning Lab in Atlanta. That will be the fifth learning lab the TGR Foundation opens. The first one was 20 years ago in Anaheim, California. The announcement comes at the of a celebration at The Breakers in south Florida. The TGR Foundation says it has raised more than $50 million for its mission or reaching underserved communities to enhance their education.A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract. A 30-year-old who became an All-Star in 2024, Suárez spent his first eight major league seasons with Philadelphia. He was 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA last year, striking out 151 and walking 38 in 157 1/3 innings. He did not make his season debut until May 4 because of lower back stiffness. Suárez is 53-37 with a 3.38 ERA in 119 starts and 68 relief appearances.All-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday. Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers fell short in the Super Bowl against Kansas City in overtime two years ago. The Niners eliminated the defending champion Eagles to advance to face Seattle on Saturday night. Josh Allen and the Bills have been knocked out of the playoffs by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs four times in the past five years. Buffalo’s comeback win at Jacksonville sends the Bills to Denver on Saturday. Houston's defense gives C.J. Stroud another opportunity when the Texans play in New England on Sunday.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	New Jersey	3	Seattle	2	 Final	Ottawa	8	N-Y Rangers	4	 Final	Buffalo	5	Philadelphia	2	 Final OT	Vegas	3	Los Angeles	2TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Arizona	89	Arizona State	82	 Final	(4)Michigan	82	Washington	72	 Final	(5)Purdue	79	Iowa	72	 Final	(6)Duke	71	California	56	 Final	Texas	80	(10)Vanderbilt	64	 Final	(11)BYU	76	TCU	70	 Final	(13)Illinois	79	Northwestern	68	 Final	Stanford	95	(14)North Carolina	90	 Final	(15)Texas Tech	88	Utah	74	 Final	(17)Arkansas	108	South Carolina	74	 Final	Ole Miss	97	(21)Georgia	95	 Final	(23)Utah State	71	Nevada	62

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Greg Maxwell, head coach of Ellinwood Girls basketball

- Lyles Lashlee, the World Famous Cajun Chef

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Wednesday on Sports Day(Watch)

The Barton Community College wrestling team opened Jayhawk Conference play Tuesday night on the road, falling 57-0 to No. 9 Pratt Community College inside the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena in the annual Battle of Highway 281.

With the setback, Barton moves to 0-1 in conference play and 2-13 overall, while the Beavers improved to 1-0 in league play and 1-0 on the season.

Battling continued roster limitations, the Cougars were forced to forfeit five weight classes on the night, spotting Pratt 30-points throughout the dual. The loss marked the Cougars' sixth consecutive matchup against a nationally ranked opponent.

Barton's closest opportunity came in the final match of the evening at 285-pounds, where&nbsp;Logan Buchanan&nbsp;held an early first period lead before Pratt's Marcel Gonzalez secured a second-period fall.

The Cougars will continue a busy January slate Sunday at the Denker Open in Warrensburg, Missouri, before returning to conference action Wednesday, January 21, in Parson against No. 17 Fort Hays Tech Northwest and host Labette Community College.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College wrestling team opened Jayhawk Conference play Tuesday night on the road, falling 57-0 to No. 9 Pratt Community College inside the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena in the annual Battle of Highway 281.With the setback, Barton moves to 0-1 in conference play and 2-13 overall, while the Beavers improved to 1-0 in league play and 1-0 on the season.Battling continued roster limitations, the Cougars were forced to forfeit five weight classes on the night, spotting Pratt 30-points throughout the dual. The loss marked the Cougars' sixth consecutive matchup against a nationally ranked opponent.Barton's closest opportunity came in the final match of the evening at 285-pounds, where&nbsp;Logan Buchanan&nbsp;held an early first period lead before Pratt's Marcel Gonzalez secured a second-period fall.The Cougars will continue a busy January slate Sunday at the Denker Open in Warrensburg, Missouri, before returning to conference action Wednesday, January 21, in Parson against No. 17 Fort Hays Tech Northwest and host Labette Community College.

Cougars drop conference opener at No. 9 Pratt

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. 

Those invited include Great Bend Panthers Trent Kern and Daxton Minton, along with Hoisington's Taylen Morales. Other area players invited included Zane Farely from Sterling, Cooper McGowan from Ellsworth, and Pratt's Arley Morrell.

Area coaches selected include Great Bend's Erin Beck, Brent Hoelting of Pratt, and Sterling's Brent Schneider.

These invitations are the result of a selection process combining statewide media votes and Kansas Shrine Bowl coaching staff selections from a list of nearly 400 nominees. In addition to filling position specific needs on the roster, the selection process includes additional criteria regarding geographic restrictions, classification size, and limits on the number of players that may be selected per school. 

6A Assistant - Randall Zimmerman, Junction City

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 </figure>The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. Those invited include Great Bend Panthers Trent Kern and Daxton Minton, along with Hoisington's Taylen Morales. Other area players invited included Zane Farely from Sterling, Cooper McGowan from Ellsworth, and Pratt's Arley Morrell.Area coaches selected include Great Bend's Erin Beck, Brent Hoelting of Pratt, and Sterling's Brent Schneider.These invitations are the result of a selection process combining statewide media votes and Kansas Shrine Bowl coaching staff selections from a list of nearly 400 nominees. In addition to filling position specific needs on the roster, the selection process includes additional criteria regarding geographic restrictions, classification size, and limits on the number of players that may be selected per school. Area Players selected:Zane Farley – SterlingTrenton Kern – Great BendCooper McGowan – EllsworthDaxton Minton – Great BendTaylen Morales – HoisingtonArley Morrell – PrattCOACHING STAFFHead Coach - Daniel Myears, Mulvane6A Assistant - Randall Zimmerman, Junction City5A Assistant - Erin Beck, Great Bend4A Assistant - Dawson Elliott, Augusta3A Assistant - Brent Hoelting, Pratt2A Assistant - Todd Rice, Garden Plain1A Assistant - Brent Schneider, Sterling

Kern, Minton, and Morales named to 2026 West Shrine Bowl squad

UCF Knights (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) at Kansas State Wildcats (9-7, 0-3 Big 12)

BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State takes on UCF after PJ Haggerty scored 25 points in Kansas State's 87-84 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The Wildcats have gone 7-3 in home games. Kansas State ranks seventh in the Big 12 with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Khamari McGriff averaging 1.9.

The Knights are 2-1 in Big 12 play. UCF has a 1-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

Kansas State averages 86.4 points, 10.9 more per game than the 75.5 UCF gives up. UCF scores 6.0 more points per game (86.0) than Kansas State allows to opponents (80.0).

The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Haggerty is averaging 22.9 points and 4.6 assists for the Wildcats. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 12.5 points over the last 10 games.

Riley Kugel is shooting 42.2% and averaging 14.5 points for the Knights. Themus Fulks is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 4-6, averaging 82.6 points, 34.2 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points per game.

Knights: 9-1, averaging 84.5 points, 36.2 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 5.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1766287216299.png" alt="PJ Haggerty drives against a South Dakota defender (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletic Communications) " />
 <figcaption>PJ Haggerty drives against a South Dakota defender (Photo Courtesy of K-State Athletic Communications) </figcaption>
 </figure>UCF Knights (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) at Kansas State Wildcats (9-7, 0-3 Big 12)New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Kansas State takes on UCF after PJ Haggerty scored 25 points in Kansas State's 87-84 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils.The Wildcats have gone 7-3 in home games. Kansas State ranks seventh in the Big 12 with 10.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Khamari McGriff averaging 1.9.The Knights are 2-1 in Big 12 play. UCF has a 1-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.Kansas State averages 86.4 points, 10.9 more per game than the 75.5 UCF gives up. UCF scores 6.0 more points per game (86.0) than Kansas State allows to opponents (80.0).The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Haggerty is averaging 22.9 points and 4.6 assists for the Wildcats. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 12.5 points over the last 10 games.Riley Kugel is shooting 42.2% and averaging 14.5 points for the Knights. Themus Fulks is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 4-6, averaging 82.6 points, 34.2 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points per game.Knights: 9-1, averaging 84.5 points, 36.2 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 5.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points.

Haggerty leads Kansas State against UCF after 25-point game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There ought to be more balls flying out of Kauffman Stadium this season.

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they are moving their walls in for the upcoming season, something that has been demanded by fans for years, and that the club hopes will result in the most action and scoring since the ballpark opened in 1973.

“We’ve discussed this possibility for years, and after much work by our research and development department, (we) believe this will be a positive change for our baseball team,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said.

“We wanted more consistency throughout the season while making sure the specifics put us in the best position to succeed.”

The dimensions of Kauffman Stadium have been largely unchanged since its opening more than 50 years ago, with the left- and right-field foul poles 330 feet from home plate, the gaps at 387 feet and the center-field wall 410 feet from the batter's box.

That created one of the most expansive outfields in Major League Baseball.

The Royals often have used it to their advantage, too, building clubs that put a premium on defense and baserunning. But that often has been to the detriment of fans, who tend to appreciate the long ball and scoring, and it sometimes put the Royals at a disadvantage when a club with big hitters capable of putting the ball out of Kauffman Stadium came to town.

While the center-field wall will remain at 410 feet, the Royals said the wall near each foul pole will come in eight to 10 feet, and the resulting gaps will be 379 feet. The height of the wall also will change from 10 feet in most places to 8 1/2 feet, allowing the Royals to add about 150 seats in left field and about 80 new drink-rail seats in right field.

The club's research estimates the run value of fly balls will go from the bottom third of MLB ballparks to the middle third.

“Making this a fairer ballpark will help with roster construction, but more importantly, (it) will allow our players to keep the same approach regardless of where we play,” said Dr. Daniel Mack, the Royals' assistant GM and vice president for research and development. “Our approach was carefully considered to account for as many factors as possible. We believe this will ultimately reduce the constraints within Kauffman Stadium.”

While the Royals are changing the dimensions of Kauffman Stadium, they are also continuing work on its replacement.

Ownership has made it clear that the Royals will not play in the picturesque-but-aging ballpark after its lease expires in 2031, which puts them on the clock for building a replacement. The neighboring Chiefs recently announced their intention to build a new stadium in Kansas in time for the 2031 season, and the Royals are expected to decide soon on their location for a new ballpark.

The long-held belief is that the Royals prefer to build in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, though other sites are being considered.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742591673486.png" alt="An Air Force B2 bomber flies over Kauffman Stadium before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>An Air Force B2 bomber flies over Kauffman Stadium before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There ought to be more balls flying out of Kauffman Stadium this season.The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they are moving their walls in for the upcoming season, something that has been demanded by fans for years, and that the club hopes will result in the most action and scoring since the ballpark opened in 1973.“We’ve discussed this possibility for years, and after much work by our research and development department, (we) believe this will be a positive change for our baseball team,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said.“We wanted more consistency throughout the season while making sure the specifics put us in the best position to succeed.”The dimensions of Kauffman Stadium have been largely unchanged since its opening more than 50 years ago, with the left- and right-field foul poles 330 feet from home plate, the gaps at 387 feet and the center-field wall 410 feet from the batter's box.That created one of the most expansive outfields in Major League Baseball.The Royals often have used it to their advantage, too, building clubs that put a premium on defense and baserunning. But that often has been to the detriment of fans, who tend to appreciate the long ball and scoring, and it sometimes put the Royals at a disadvantage when a club with big hitters capable of putting the ball out of Kauffman Stadium came to town.While the center-field wall will remain at 410 feet, the Royals said the wall near each foul pole will come in eight to 10 feet, and the resulting gaps will be 379 feet. The height of the wall also will change from 10 feet in most places to 8 1/2 feet, allowing the Royals to add about 150 seats in left field and about 80 new drink-rail seats in right field.The club's research estimates the run value of fly balls will go from the bottom third of MLB ballparks to the middle third.“Making this a fairer ballpark will help with roster construction, but more importantly, (it) will allow our players to keep the same approach regardless of where we play,” said Dr. Daniel Mack, the Royals' assistant GM and vice president for research and development. “Our approach was carefully considered to account for as many factors as possible. We believe this will ultimately reduce the constraints within Kauffman Stadium.”While the Royals are changing the dimensions of Kauffman Stadium, they are also continuing work on its replacement.Ownership has made it clear that the Royals will not play in the picturesque-but-aging ballpark after its lease expires in 2031, which puts them on the clock for building a replacement. The neighboring Chiefs recently announced their intention to build a new stadium in Kansas in time for the 2031 season, and the Royals are expected to decide soon on their location for a new ballpark.The long-held belief is that the Royals prefer to build in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, though other sites are being considered.

Kansas City Royals move walls in at Kauffman Stadium to boost action and scoring

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas finally showed what it could do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation Tuesday night.

The timing couldn't have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State.

After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from the stunned Cyclones the moment the ball was thrown up. Tre White hit four early 3-pointers and went on to score 19 points, Peterson contributed 16 before more cramping issues, and Kansas coasted to&nbsp;an 84-63 victory&nbsp;over previously unbeaten Iowa State.

“This is more what I envisioned,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. “We've got an elite player — we got an elite scorer — and even tonight, when (Peterson) went to get his own, he can do some things other guys can't do. But the thing is the other guys are good players. We don't need to defer to him. I don't know that we've found that balance yet. But tonight was the closest thing to it.”

Melvin Council Jr. added 15 points and Flory Bidunga had 10 for the Jayhawks (12-5, 2-2 Big 12), who led by 26 in the first half, had that advantage trimmed to 11 midway through the second, then answered with a 10-0 run to put the game away.

It was the kind of performance that college basketball fans have become accustomed to seeing from the Jayhawks over the years.

Much more familiar than recent losses to unranked UCF and West Virginia.

“They were extremely well-prepared, well-coached, like we knew they would be,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. “Extremely urgent (for Kansas) to come out and play with a tremendous spirit, which they did, so credit to them.

“That was an absolute beat-down,” Otzelberger added, “in their favor, unfortunately.”

There are a multitude of reasons for a stumbling start to the season, which had the Jayhawks in danger of their first 1-3 start to league play since the 1987-88 season. But the biggest may have been the cramping problems that had kept Peterson off the court for long stretches and kept the Jayhawks from getting into a rhythm even when he was available.

He was still massaging his calf on the bench Tuesday night, and at one point, Peterson grabbed it after going high for a dunk. But Self said the issue wasn't as serious as earlier in the year: “It was more of, ‘I’m not quite whole right now.'”

“Feeling better. It's coming back slowly to me,” Peterson said. “I was out for a while but every game is getting better. This was a great win, especially coming off the loss to West Virginia. We knew we had to come out and get a win.”

The Jayhawks clearly felt a sense of urgency. They even had a players-only meeting — Self insisted he knew nothing about it — during which they talked about their goals for the season and what it would take to get back on track.

“Just kind of reiterating the key things that we want to identify ourselves as this year,” White said, “and just internal conversations that made us more focused on what we want to do. It definitely made us more connected.”

It was evident from the opening minutes, when Kansas opened with an 11-3 run to get the crowd into the game.

By the 7-minute mark, the lead had grown to 31-14, and Otzelberger had wasted two timeouts trying to get things under control.

Kansas pushed the lead to 26 points before Iowa State mounted its only real comeback, stringing together some stops and getting some buckets to go on each side of halftime. But eventually, the Jayhawks found their stride again, and they quickly pushed the lead back over 20 points before emptying the bench in the final minutes.

What made the performance particularly impressive was the opposition: Iowa State was off to a 16-0 start, including a 23-point road win over then-No. 1 Purdue, and the Cyclones were one of two teams receiving No. 1 votes in the AP Top 25 this week.

“We looked a little spooked and panicked, and the moment got to us,” Otzelberger said. “We know how well prepared they were going to be. We know how competitive they're going to be. We know how much confidence they have, especially in this building. You can tell they've been on the practice court working, and getting ready, and they did a tremendous job.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768396344970.jpeg" alt="Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas finally showed what it could do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation Tuesday night.The timing couldn't have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State.After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from the stunned Cyclones the moment the ball was thrown up. Tre White hit four early 3-pointers and went on to score 19 points, Peterson contributed 16 before more cramping issues, and Kansas coasted to&nbsp;an 84-63 victory&nbsp;over previously unbeaten Iowa State.“This is more what I envisioned,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. “We've got an elite player — we got an elite scorer — and even tonight, when (Peterson) went to get his own, he can do some things other guys can't do. But the thing is the other guys are good players. We don't need to defer to him. I don't know that we've found that balance yet. But tonight was the closest thing to it.”Melvin Council Jr. added 15 points and Flory Bidunga had 10 for the Jayhawks (12-5, 2-2 Big 12), who led by 26 in the first half, had that advantage trimmed to 11 midway through the second, then answered with a 10-0 run to put the game away.It was the kind of performance that college basketball fans have become accustomed to seeing from the Jayhawks over the years.Much more familiar than recent losses to unranked UCF and West Virginia.“They were extremely well-prepared, well-coached, like we knew they would be,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. “Extremely urgent (for Kansas) to come out and play with a tremendous spirit, which they did, so credit to them.“That was an absolute beat-down,” Otzelberger added, “in their favor, unfortunately.”There are a multitude of reasons for a stumbling start to the season, which had the Jayhawks in danger of their first 1-3 start to league play since the 1987-88 season. But the biggest may have been the cramping problems that had kept Peterson off the court for long stretches and kept the Jayhawks from getting into a rhythm even when he was available.He was still massaging his calf on the bench Tuesday night, and at one point, Peterson grabbed it after going high for a dunk. But Self said the issue wasn't as serious as earlier in the year: “It was more of, ‘I’m not quite whole right now.'”“Feeling better. It's coming back slowly to me,” Peterson said. “I was out for a while but every game is getting better. This was a great win, especially coming off the loss to West Virginia. We knew we had to come out and get a win.”The Jayhawks clearly felt a sense of urgency. They even had a players-only meeting — Self insisted he knew nothing about it — during which they talked about their goals for the season and what it would take to get back on track.“Just kind of reiterating the key things that we want to identify ourselves as this year,” White said, “and just internal conversations that made us more focused on what we want to do. It definitely made us more connected.”It was evident from the opening minutes, when Kansas opened with an 11-3 run to get the crowd into the game.By the 7-minute mark, the lead had grown to 31-14, and Otzelberger had wasted two timeouts trying to get things under control.Kansas pushed the lead to 26 points before Iowa State mounted its only real comeback, stringing together some stops and getting some buckets to go on each side of halftime. But eventually, the Jayhawks found their stride again, and they quickly pushed the lead back over 20 points before emptying the bench in the final minutes.What made the performance particularly impressive was the opposition: Iowa State was off to a 16-0 start, including a 23-point road win over then-No. 1 Purdue, and the Cyclones were one of two teams receiving No. 1 votes in the AP Top 25 this week.“We looked a little spooked and panicked, and the moment got to us,” Otzelberger said. “We know how well prepared they were going to be. We know how competitive they're going to be. We know how much confidence they have, especially in this building. You can tell they've been on the practice court working, and getting ready, and they did a tremendous job.”

Peterson and Kansas show their potential as Jayhawks crush previously unbeaten No. 2 Iowa State

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of Tomlin's 19th season in Pittsburgh. Tomlin won one Super Bowl and went to another during his first four seasons with the Steelers before the club settled into a familiar and frustrating pattern of solid if not always spectacular play followed by a playoff cameo that ended with the Steelers on the wrong side of a blowout. Tomlin went 193-112-2 in Pittsburgh but lost each of his last seven playoff games.

Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. The two-time gold medalist in the halfpipe posted an update to Instagram, saying she wasn’t surprised to learn she had torn the area that holds her shoulder together. She says she's upset that she won't be able to snowboard again until just before the Winter Games, but that she'll be in Italy going for her third straight Olympic title.

The Milan Cortina Winter Games will feature Alpine ski racing on iconic courses steeped in history, a change after three straight Olympics were held on new tracks. The men’s events take place on the demanding Stelvio in Bormio, where Bode Miller’s one-ski run in 2005 remains legendary. The women will race on the Olympia delle Tofane track in Cortina. It's a hill known for its rhythmic nature but has plenty of teeth to it. Lindsey Vonn's record-breaking win in Cortina in 2015 was overshadowed by Tiger Woods' missing tooth incident. Mikaela Shiffrin's 2021 success in Cortina contrasts with her 2024 crash.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A tennis player has learned not to celebrate victory before the match is really won. Before Sebastian Ofner lost in Australian Open qualifying, the 29-year-old Austrian had raised his arms and walked toward the net after taking a 7-1 lead in the decisive tiebreaker against Nishesh Basavareddy on Wednesday. The chair umpire sent Ofner back to continue playing the super tiebreaker until he got at least 10 points — not seven — and was two points ahead. Basavareddy went on to complete a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11) win after Ofner had two match-point chances. The 20-year-old American winner did an apparent choking gesture at the net with both hands on his neck.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez. The Cardinals are also including $31 million in the trade. A 10-time Gold Glove winner, Arenado has played for the Cardinals the past five seasons and was shopped extensively after the 2024 season by a rebuilding team. The 34-year-old isn’t the offensive force he used to be but will still provide a veteran presence at the position after the D-backs traded slugger Eugenio Suárez at last season’s trade deadline. Arenado batted. .237 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs last season.

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will be sidelined about six weeks in his latest injury absence, although the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand. The teams says the determination to skip surgery came after a medical evaluation Tuesday. Davis was injured late in the Mavericks’ 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz last week. It will be the second absence of at least a month this season for Davis. The 32-year-old missed 15 of the 16 games in November with a calf strain.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night. This marked their first win in four tries against the Spurs this season. Jalen Williams added 20 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. The Thunder improved to a league-best 34-7 at the season's midway point. Stephon Castle leads San Antonio with 20 points. Victor Wembanyama added 17 points and seven rebounds. Oklahoma City has now won four straight games. The teams will meet again on Feb. 4 in San Antonio.

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Maximilian Ibrahimović, son of soccer great Zlatan Ibrahimović, has joined Ajax on loan from AC Milan. The 19-year-old winger is excited to play for another club his father once represented. Italian media reports said Ajax paid $4 million for the loan with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Ajax's director of football, Marijn Beuker, praised Maximilian's skills and mentality. He will initially play with Ajax U23 and gradually integrate into the first team. Zlatan played for Ajax from 2001 to 2005, scoring 48 goals. Maximilian says he aims to create his own legacy, separate from his father's. Zlatan Ibrahimović currently serves as senior adviser to Milan’s American owners.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win. J.J. Moser scored in regulation and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 26 saves for the Lightning, who have not lost since a 2-1 defeat at home against Los Angeles on Dec. 18. The Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of Detroit, which lost 3-0 at Boston. Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins and Arturs Silovs had 30 saves. Pittsburgh lost its third straight (0-2-1) since a six-game win streak. Gage Goncalves scored for Tampa Bay in the second round of the tiebreaker, and Egor Chinakov tied it for Pittsburgh on their attempt in the third round. Kucherov then won it for the Lightning.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has shown what it can do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation. The timing couldn’t have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State. After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from the stunned Cyclones on Tuesday night. Peterson scored 16 points and Tre White led the Jayhawks with 19. It was the kind of performance that college basketball fans are accustomed to seeing from coach Bill Self's Jayhawks over the years.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Ottawa	2	Vancouver	1	 Final OT	Washington	3	Montreal	2	 Final	Columbus	5	Calgary	3	 Final SO	Tampa Bay	2	Pittsburgh	1	 Final	Boston	3	Detroit	0	 Final	St. Louis	3	Carolina	0	 Final OT	Nashville	4	Edmonton	3	 Final	Winnipeg	5	N-Y Islanders	4	 Final	Utah	6	Toronto	1	 Final	Anaheim	3	Dallas	1

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	Kansas	84	(2)Iowa State	63	 Final	(3)UConn	69	(25)Seton Hall	64	 Final	(7)Houston	77	West Virginia	48	 Final	(8)Nebraska	90	Oregon	55	 Final	(12)Michigan State	81	Indiana	60	 Final	(16)Virginia	79	(20)Louisville	70	 Final	(18)Alabama	97	Mississippi State	82	 Final	(19)Florida	96	Oklahoma	79	 Final	(22)Clemson	74	Boston College	50	 Final	(24)Tennessee	87	Texas A&amp;M	82

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of Tomlin's 19th season in Pittsburgh. Tomlin won one Super Bowl and went to another during his first four seasons with the Steelers before the club settled into a familiar and frustrating pattern of solid if not always spectacular play followed by a playoff cameo that ended with the Steelers on the wrong side of a blowout. Tomlin went 193-112-2 in Pittsburgh but lost each of his last seven playoff games.Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. The two-time gold medalist in the halfpipe posted an update to Instagram, saying she wasn’t surprised to learn she had torn the area that holds her shoulder together. She says she's upset that she won't be able to snowboard again until just before the Winter Games, but that she'll be in Italy going for her third straight Olympic title.The Milan Cortina Winter Games will feature Alpine ski racing on iconic courses steeped in history, a change after three straight Olympics were held on new tracks. The men’s events take place on the demanding Stelvio in Bormio, where Bode Miller’s one-ski run in 2005 remains legendary. The women will race on the Olympia delle Tofane track in Cortina. It's a hill known for its rhythmic nature but has plenty of teeth to it. Lindsey Vonn's record-breaking win in Cortina in 2015 was overshadowed by Tiger Woods' missing tooth incident. Mikaela Shiffrin's 2021 success in Cortina contrasts with her 2024 crash.MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A tennis player has learned not to celebrate victory before the match is really won. Before Sebastian Ofner lost in Australian Open qualifying, the 29-year-old Austrian had raised his arms and walked toward the net after taking a 7-1 lead in the decisive tiebreaker against Nishesh Basavareddy on Wednesday. The chair umpire sent Ofner back to continue playing the super tiebreaker until he got at least 10 points — not seven — and was two points ahead. Basavareddy went on to complete a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11) win after Ofner had two match-point chances. The 20-year-old American winner did an apparent choking gesture at the net with both hands on his neck.PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez. The Cardinals are also including $31 million in the trade. A 10-time Gold Glove winner, Arenado has played for the Cardinals the past five seasons and was shopped extensively after the 2024 season by a rebuilding team. The 34-year-old isn’t the offensive force he used to be but will still provide a veteran presence at the position after the D-backs traded slugger Eugenio Suárez at last season’s trade deadline. Arenado batted. .237 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs last season.DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will be sidelined about six weeks in his latest injury absence, although the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand. The teams says the determination to skip surgery came after a medical evaluation Tuesday. Davis was injured late in the Mavericks’ 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz last week. It will be the second absence of at least a month this season for Davis. The 32-year-old missed 15 of the 16 games in November with a calf strain.OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night. This marked their first win in four tries against the Spurs this season. Jalen Williams added 20 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. The Thunder improved to a league-best 34-7 at the season's midway point. Stephon Castle leads San Antonio with 20 points. Victor Wembanyama added 17 points and seven rebounds. Oklahoma City has now won four straight games. The teams will meet again on Feb. 4 in San Antonio.AMSTERDAM (AP) — Maximilian Ibrahimović, son of soccer great Zlatan Ibrahimović, has joined Ajax on loan from AC Milan. The 19-year-old winger is excited to play for another club his father once represented. Italian media reports said Ajax paid $4 million for the loan with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Ajax's director of football, Marijn Beuker, praised Maximilian's skills and mentality. He will initially play with Ajax U23 and gradually integrate into the first team. Zlatan played for Ajax from 2001 to 2005, scoring 48 goals. Maximilian says he aims to create his own legacy, separate from his father's. Zlatan Ibrahimović currently serves as senior adviser to Milan’s American owners.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win. J.J. Moser scored in regulation and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 26 saves for the Lightning, who have not lost since a 2-1 defeat at home against Los Angeles on Dec. 18. The Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of Detroit, which lost 3-0 at Boston. Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins and Arturs Silovs had 30 saves. Pittsburgh lost its third straight (0-2-1) since a six-game win streak. Gage Goncalves scored for Tampa Bay in the second round of the tiebreaker, and Egor Chinakov tied it for Pittsburgh on their attempt in the third round. Kucherov then won it for the Lightning.LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has shown what it can do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation. The timing couldn’t have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State. After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from the stunned Cyclones on Tuesday night. Peterson scored 16 points and Tre White led the Jayhawks with 19. It was the kind of performance that college basketball fans are accustomed to seeing from coach Bill Self's Jayhawks over the years.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Ottawa	2	Vancouver	1	 Final OT	Washington	3	Montreal	2	 Final	Columbus	5	Calgary	3	 Final SO	Tampa Bay	2	Pittsburgh	1	 Final	Boston	3	Detroit	0	 Final	St. Louis	3	Carolina	0	 Final OT	Nashville	4	Edmonton	3	 Final	Winnipeg	5	N-Y Islanders	4	 Final	Utah	6	Toronto	1	 Final	Anaheim	3	Dallas	1TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	Kansas	84	(2)Iowa State	63	 Final	(3)UConn	69	(25)Seton Hall	64	 Final	(7)Houston	77	West Virginia	48	 Final	(8)Nebraska	90	Oregon	55	 Final	(12)Michigan State	81	Indiana	60	 Final	(16)Virginia	79	(20)Louisville	70	 Final	(18)Alabama	97	Mississippi State	82	 Final	(19)Florida	96	Oklahoma	79	 Final	(22)Clemson	74	Boston College	50	 Final	(24)Tennessee	87	Texas A&amp;M	82

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Tuesday Boys Scores from the Associated Press

Clifton-Clyde 56, Blue Valley Randolph 53, OT

Kapaun Mount Carmel 54, Wichita Heights 53

Wichita Bishop Carroll 59, Wichita South 37

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Tuesday Girls Scores from the Associated Press

Clifton-Clyde 55, Blue Valley Randolph 49

Hutchinson Central Christian 53, Attica 25

Tuesday Boys Scores from the Associated PressAndale 49, Clearwater 35Andover 63, Andover Central 52Arma-Northeast 58, Oswego 34Axtell 83, Onaga 40Baldwin 49, Ottawa 39Berean Academy 63, Inman 38Buhler 38, Augusta 30Caney Valley 65, Cherryvale 34Chaparral 63, Belle Plaine 33Clifton-Clyde 56, Blue Valley Randolph 53, OTColby 52, Goodland 46Conway Springs 56, Douglass 47Council Grove 49, Wabaunsee 45Crest 52, Altoona-Midway 20Doniphan West 60, Frankfort 47El Dorado 58, Wellington 55Fairfield 44, Stafford 41Fredonia 65, Humboldt 63Frontenac 70, Baxter Springs 64Garden City 74, Liberal 71Girard 73, Riverton 67Hanover 76, Linn 37Hays-TMP-Marian 72, Hoxie 20Hesston 52, Hoisington 47Hodgeman County 69, Minneola 29Independence 81, Parsons 27Kapaun Mount Carmel 54, Wichita Heights 53Kinsley 64, Otis-Bison 55Larned 72, Nickerson 54Logan 72, Stockton 70Madison 61, Northern Heights 39Manhattan 49, Junction City 48McPherson 71, Winfield 55Oberlin-Decatur 60, Northern Valley 29Olathe West 83, SM West 55Olpe 59, Hartford 54Paola 74, Tonganoxie 50Rock Hills 50, Pike Valley 15Rossville 48, Riley County 44Scott City 46, Ulysses 42Silver Lake 72, Jefferson West 52Southeast of Saline 60, Lyons 58Spearville 62, Ness City 29Stanton County 62, Walsh, Colo. 24Sterling 66, Central Plains 48Sylvan-Lucas 48, Natoma 21Trego 60, Phillipsburg 56Washington County 67, Valley Heights 21Wichita Bishop Carroll 59, Wichita South 37Wichita Collegiate 88, Rose Hill 55Wichita County 49, Cheylin 34Wichita County 54, Remington 39Yates Center 59, St Paul 49----------------------------------------------Tuesday Girls Scores from the Associated PressAndale 64, Clearwater 31Andover 51, Andover Central 34Axtell 49, Onaga 24BV Southwest 69, Louisburg 46Baldwin 48, Ottawa 40Bennington 43, Marion 33Buhler 36, Augusta 33Burlington 63, Osawatomie 7Clifton-Clyde 55, Blue Valley Randolph 49Central Plains 48, Sterling 30Colby 23, Goodland 20Conway Springs 63, Douglass 21Crest 74, Altoona-Midway 11Derby 67, Wichita Campus 23Doniphan West 66, Frankfort 43Elkhart 42, Deerfield 17Emporia 48, Newton 32Frontenac 58, Baxter Springs 13Greeley County 63, Wallace County 26Hanover 52, Linn 46Hesston 62, Hoisington 39Hillsboro 37, Haven 35Hodgeman County 68, Minneola 8Holcomb 54, Lakin 26Hoxie 69, Hays-TMP-Marian 48Hugoton 56, Hooker, Okla. 42Hutchinson 49, Valley Center 32Hutchinson Central Christian 53, Attica 25Inman 47, Berean Academy 19KC Wyandotte 57, KC Washington 20Lansing 22, KC Turner 19Larned 65, Nickerson 18Lawrence 61, Olathe East 44Liberal 59, Garden City 54Lyndon 52, Chase County 29Macksville 73, Chase 18Madison 49, Northern Heights 34Marais des Cygnes Valley 61, Waverly 42McPherson 44, Winfield 18Mission Valley 39, West Franklin 33Neodesha 68, Columbus 51Oakley 49, Norton 38Oberlin-Decatur 58, Northern Valley 26Olathe North 74, Lawrence Free State 42Olathe West 55, SM West 12Olpe 58, Hartford 18Osage City 56, Topeka Cair Paravel 28Quinter 76, Ingalls 35Rawlins County 83, Triplains-Brewster 14Remington 55, Wichita Classical 31Riley County 62, Rossville 50Riverton 38, Girard 28SM South 76, Gardner-Edgerton 43Scott City 53, Ulysses 42Shawnee Heights 63, KC Piper 56Smith Center 56, Russell 31Southwestern Hts. 51, Meade 22Spearville 48, Ness City 21St. James Academy 56, St Michael, Mo. 26Stafford 49, Fairfield 33Staley, Mo. 63, BV Northwest 31Stanton County 56, Walsh, Colo. 19Topeka Heritage Christian 50, Flint Hills Christian 34Troy 71, McLouth 11Valley Heights 58, Washington County 25Wamego 48, Concordia 43Wellington 57, El Dorado 33Wichita County 56, Cheylin 47Wichita East 63, Wichita Southeast 28Wichita Heights 59, Kapaun Mount Carmel 42