TORONTO (AP) — Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series titles. Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, and the first from the National League since the 1975 and ’76 Cincinnati Reds. Smith hit a 2-0 slider off Shane Bieber into the Blue Jays’ bullpen, giving the Dodgers their first lead of the night.

TORONTO (AP) — Late homers by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history. Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become baseball’s first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees won three titles in a row. Here are the top moments from the epic Game 7.

TORONTO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers with one of the greatest pitching performances in Fall Classic history, including an epic relief appearance in Game 7 on Saturday night. Yamamoto pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in the clincher a day after throwing 96 pitches in a Game 6 win. He also threw a four-hitter in Game 2 that was the first complete game in the World Series since 2015. The 27-year-old Japanese ace pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning, leaving the bases loaded and the score tied at 4. After cruising through the 10th, he worked around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s leadoff double to preserve a 5-4 lead and lock up LA’s second consecutive championship.

TORONTO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw ended his illustrious 18-year career unaware initially that he'd just won the World Series again. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 on Saturday night to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive championships. But that was news at first to Kershaw. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was warming up in the bullpen when Alejandro Kirk grounded into a game-ending double play. Kershaw says he lost track of the outs and initially thought the tying run scored on the play.

Three top-10 teams in The Associated Press college football poll lost. No. 9 Vanderbilt fell short in a 34-31 loss to No. 20 Texas, while No. 10 Miami lost 26-20 in overtime at SMU. These defeats have dealt significant blows to their College Football Playoff hopes. No. 1 Ohio State is expected to maintain the top spot after a 38-14 win over Penn State. Meanwhile, No. 5 Georgia faced a tough test against Florida. Texas extended its win streak to four games, and North Texas is poised for its first ranking since 1959 after beating Navy.

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Kevin Willard takes on the challenge of leading Villanova's basketball team after Kyle Neptune's departure. Willard, who previously coached Maryland, faces high expectations to restore Villanova's former glory. On Monday, he debuts against No. 8 BYU. Villanova has struggled since Jay Wright's retirement, missing the NCAA Tournament under Neptune. Willard acknowledges the difficulties of following a legendary coach but is determined to rebuild the program. He emphasizes the need to adapt to changes in college sports, like NIL payments and the transfer portal. Willard aims to bring Villanova back to national prominence.

TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was pulled off the mound in Game 7 of the World Series after allowing Bo Bichette’s three-run homer in the third inning. Pitching on three days of rest, Ohtani was up to 100.9 mph with his fastball but appeared to run out of steam in the third. After hustling to field Nathan Lukes’ sacrifice bunt, Ohtani threw a wild pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts intentionally walked Guerrero after that, and Ohtani’s next pitch, his 51st, was a hanging slider that Bichette hit 442 feet. It was Bichette’s first homer since Sept. 2, a few days before suffering the left knee injury still hampering him in this Series.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.C. State stun No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night. That ended the Yellow Jackets’ unbeaten run after their first 8-0 start since 1966. Scott had a late 30-yard TD run that effectively sealed the win. CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and accounted for three TDs for the Wolfpack. Haynes King threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for Georgia Tech. This was N.C. State's first win against a top-10 team since September 2021.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning returned from a concussion to lead the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34-31 victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt. Manning passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard pass to Ryan Wingo on the first play. Texas led 34-10 in the fourth quarter before Vanderbilt rallied behind quarterback Diego Pavia. The comeback ended when Vanderbilt’s onside kick rolled out of bounds in the final seconds. Texas extended its winning streak to four games and remains among the SEC leaders.

Wolverhampton Wanderers has fired manager Vitor Pereira after a winless start to the season left the team in last place in the Premier League. Pereira joined Wolves in December when the team was in next-to-last place in the league, secured its survival in the lucrative top flight by April and was handed a new three-year contract in September. However Wolves has entered November with just two points after 10 games in the Premier League by losing eight times and drawing twice. Pereira’s final game in charge was a 3-0 loss at Fulham on Saturday. Wolves says “results and performances this term have fallen below acceptable standards, and as a result a change in leadership was deemed necessary.”

Final (20) Texas 34 (9)&nbsp;Vanderbilt 31

Final (16) Louisville 28 Virginia Tech 16

Final(12) Notre Dame 25 Boston College 10

Final (7) Mississippi 30 South Carolina 14

<figure>
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 </figure>TORONTO (AP) — Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series titles. Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, and the first from the National League since the 1975 and ’76 Cincinnati Reds. Smith hit a 2-0 slider off Shane Bieber into the Blue Jays’ bullpen, giving the Dodgers their first lead of the night.TORONTO (AP) — Late homers by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history. Los Angeles overcame 3-0 and 4-2 deficits and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to become baseball’s first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees won three titles in a row. Here are the top moments from the epic Game 7.TORONTO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers with one of the greatest pitching performances in Fall Classic history, including an epic relief appearance in Game 7 on Saturday night. Yamamoto pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in the clincher a day after throwing 96 pitches in a Game 6 win. He also threw a four-hitter in Game 2 that was the first complete game in the World Series since 2015. The 27-year-old Japanese ace pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning, leaving the bases loaded and the score tied at 4. After cruising through the 10th, he worked around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s leadoff double to preserve a 5-4 lead and lock up LA’s second consecutive championship.TORONTO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw ended his illustrious 18-year career unaware initially that he'd just won the World Series again. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 on Saturday night to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive championships. But that was news at first to Kershaw. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was warming up in the bullpen when Alejandro Kirk grounded into a game-ending double play. Kershaw says he lost track of the outs and initially thought the tying run scored on the play.Three top-10 teams in The Associated Press college football poll lost. No. 9 Vanderbilt fell short in a 34-31 loss to No. 20 Texas, while No. 10 Miami lost 26-20 in overtime at SMU. These defeats have dealt significant blows to their College Football Playoff hopes. No. 1 Ohio State is expected to maintain the top spot after a 38-14 win over Penn State. Meanwhile, No. 5 Georgia faced a tough test against Florida. Texas extended its win streak to four games, and North Texas is poised for its first ranking since 1959 after beating Navy.VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Kevin Willard takes on the challenge of leading Villanova's basketball team after Kyle Neptune's departure. Willard, who previously coached Maryland, faces high expectations to restore Villanova's former glory. On Monday, he debuts against No. 8 BYU. Villanova has struggled since Jay Wright's retirement, missing the NCAA Tournament under Neptune. Willard acknowledges the difficulties of following a legendary coach but is determined to rebuild the program. He emphasizes the need to adapt to changes in college sports, like NIL payments and the transfer portal. Willard aims to bring Villanova back to national prominence.TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was pulled off the mound in Game 7 of the World Series after allowing Bo Bichette’s three-run homer in the third inning. Pitching on three days of rest, Ohtani was up to 100.9 mph with his fastball but appeared to run out of steam in the third. After hustling to field Nathan Lukes’ sacrifice bunt, Ohtani threw a wild pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts intentionally walked Guerrero after that, and Ohtani’s next pitch, his 51st, was a hanging slider that Bichette hit 442 feet. It was Bichette’s first homer since Sept. 2, a few days before suffering the left knee injury still hampering him in this Series.RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.C. State stun No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night. That ended the Yellow Jackets’ unbeaten run after their first 8-0 start since 1966. Scott had a late 30-yard TD run that effectively sealed the win. CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and accounted for three TDs for the Wolfpack. Haynes King threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for Georgia Tech. This was N.C. State's first win against a top-10 team since September 2021.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning returned from a concussion to lead the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34-31 victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt. Manning passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard pass to Ryan Wingo on the first play. Texas led 34-10 in the fourth quarter before Vanderbilt rallied behind quarterback Diego Pavia. The comeback ended when Vanderbilt’s onside kick rolled out of bounds in the final seconds. Texas extended its winning streak to four games and remains among the SEC leaders.Wolverhampton Wanderers has fired manager Vitor Pereira after a winless start to the season left the team in last place in the Premier League. Pereira joined Wolves in December when the team was in next-to-last place in the league, secured its survival in the lucrative top flight by April and was handed a new three-year contract in September. However Wolves has entered November with just two points after 10 games in the Premier League by losing eight times and drawing twice. Pereira’s final game in charge was a 3-0 loss at Fulham on Saturday. Wolves says “results and performances this term have fallen below acceptable standards, and as a result a change in leadership was deemed necessary.”FinalsMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFSFinal L.A. Dodgers 5 Toronto 4NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Boston	2	Carolina	1	Final	Winnipeg	5	Pittsburgh	2	Final	Nashville	4	Calgary	2	Final OT	San Jose	3	Colorado	2	Final SO	Florida	4	Dallas	3	Final	Columbus	3	St. Louis	2	Final	Minnesota	5	Vancouver	2	Final OT	Montreal	4	Ottawa	3	Final SO	Buffalo	4	Washington	3	Final	Toronto	5	Philadelphia	2	Final	New Jersey	4	Los Angeles	1	Final OT	Edmonton	3	Chicago	2	Final OT	N-Y Rangers	3	Seattle	2TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal(18) Oklahoma 33 (14) Tennessee 27Final (20) Texas 34 (9)&nbsp;Vanderbilt 31Final (24) Utah 45 (17) Cincinnati 14Final (1) Ohio St. 38 Penn St. 14Final West Virginia 45 (22) Houston 35Final SMU 26 (10) Miami 20Final (16) Louisville 28 Virginia Tech 16Final (13) Texas Tech 43 Kansas St.20Final(12) Notre Dame 25 Boston College 10Final (2) Indiana 55 Maryland 10Final (5) Georgia 24 Florida 20Final (15) Virginia 31 California 21Final (7) Mississippi 30 South Carolina 14Final (21) Michigan 21 Purdue 16Final NC State 48 (8) Georgia Tech 36Final (23) Southern Cal 21 Nebraska 17

Sunday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

The 24th ranked Barton Community College men's golf team closed out its fall schedule this week with a 13th-place showing at the NJCAA Preview, held Thursday and Friday at Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course.

Posting an opening-round 304, the Cougars sat just five strokes outside the top five before a final-round 313 on Friday dropped them one spot in the standings while widening the margin within the 17-team, nationally ranked field.

Barton finished at +41 (617) on what marked its longest yardage test of the season, coming within eleven shots of the top-10 cutoff and edging No. 16 Dodge City by two strokes.

McLennan CC, ranked fourth nationally, captured the team title at 11-under (565) behind rounds of 281–284, six strokes clear of No. 9 Weatherford and No. 8 Hutchinson CC at 5-under (571).

Sophomore&nbsp;Wintakorn Suwanmuang&nbsp;led Barton's lineup with matching rounds of 75–75 to tie for 31st in the 90-player field at +6 (150).

Kobey Jackson&nbsp;followed close behind, improving by a stroke in the second round for a 77–76 card and tie for 44th (+9 153), while&nbsp;Phattarapol Ongla&nbsp;finished just one shot back in 48th (+10, 154) after rounds of 76–78.

Matteu Cauvin-Piacentini&nbsp;placed 67th (+15, 161) with scores of 76–85, and&nbsp;Ted Gemzell&nbsp;completed the five-man contingent in 84th (+27, 171) following rounds of 87–84.

Barton Placings and Results: T-31st –&nbsp;Wintakorn Suwanmuang&nbsp;+6, 150 (75-75) T-44th –&nbsp;Kobey Jackson&nbsp;+9, 153 (77-76) T-48th –&nbsp;Phattarapol Ongla&nbsp;+10, 154 (76-78) 67th –&nbsp;Matteu Cauvin-Piacentini&nbsp;+15, 161 (76-85) 84th –&nbsp;Ted Gemzell&nbsp;+27, 171 (87-84)

Team Results 1st – McLennan CC (#4) –11, 565 (281–284) T-2nd – Weatherford (#9) –5, 571 (285–286) T-2nd – Hutchinson CC [A] (#8) –5, 571 (286–285) 4th – Indian Hills CC (#1) –3, 573 (281–292) 5th – Garden City CC (#10) +5, 581 (294–287) 6th – Iowa Western CC (#13) +20, 596 (300–296) 7th – New Mexico Military (#21) +24, 600 (298–302) 8th – New Mexico JC (#14) +27, 603 (306–297) 9th – Hutchinson CC [B] (#8) +29, 605 (294–311) 10th – Western Texas (#17) +30, 606 (302–304) 11th – Eastern Arizona (#15) +32, 608 (302–306) 12th – Eastern Wyoming (#20) +38, 614 (296–318) 13th – Barton CC (#24) +41, 617 (304–313) 14th – Dodge City CC (#16) +43, 619 (309–310) 15th – Northeastern JC (CO) (#31) +59, 635 (325–310) 16th – Mesalands CC (#34) +90, 666 (336–330) 17th – Coffeyville CC (#37) +158, 734 (375–359)

<figure>
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 </figure>The 24th ranked Barton Community College men's golf team closed out its fall schedule this week with a 13th-place showing at the NJCAA Preview, held Thursday and Friday at Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course.Posting an opening-round 304, the Cougars sat just five strokes outside the top five before a final-round 313 on Friday dropped them one spot in the standings while widening the margin within the 17-team, nationally ranked field.Barton finished at +41 (617) on what marked its longest yardage test of the season, coming within eleven shots of the top-10 cutoff and edging No. 16 Dodge City by two strokes.McLennan CC, ranked fourth nationally, captured the team title at 11-under (565) behind rounds of 281–284, six strokes clear of No. 9 Weatherford and No. 8 Hutchinson CC at 5-under (571).Sophomore&nbsp;Wintakorn Suwanmuang&nbsp;led Barton's lineup with matching rounds of 75–75 to tie for 31st in the 90-player field at +6 (150).Kobey Jackson&nbsp;followed close behind, improving by a stroke in the second round for a 77–76 card and tie for 44th (+9 153), while&nbsp;Phattarapol Ongla&nbsp;finished just one shot back in 48th (+10, 154) after rounds of 76–78.Matteu Cauvin-Piacentini&nbsp;placed 67th (+15, 161) with scores of 76–85, and&nbsp;Ted Gemzell&nbsp;completed the five-man contingent in 84th (+27, 171) following rounds of 87–84.Barton Placings and Results: T-31st –&nbsp;Wintakorn Suwanmuang&nbsp;+6, 150 (75-75) T-44th –&nbsp;Kobey Jackson&nbsp;+9, 153 (77-76) T-48th –&nbsp;Phattarapol Ongla&nbsp;+10, 154 (76-78) 67th –&nbsp;Matteu Cauvin-Piacentini&nbsp;+15, 161 (76-85) 84th –&nbsp;Ted Gemzell&nbsp;+27, 171 (87-84)Team Results 1st – McLennan CC (#4) –11, 565 (281–284) T-2nd – Weatherford (#9) –5, 571 (285–286) T-2nd – Hutchinson CC [A] (#8) –5, 571 (286–285) 4th – Indian Hills CC (#1) –3, 573 (281–292) 5th – Garden City CC (#10) +5, 581 (294–287) 6th – Iowa Western CC (#13) +20, 596 (300–296) 7th – New Mexico Military (#21) +24, 600 (298–302) 8th – New Mexico JC (#14) +27, 603 (306–297) 9th – Hutchinson CC [B] (#8) +29, 605 (294–311) 10th – Western Texas (#17) +30, 606 (302–304) 11th – Eastern Arizona (#15) +32, 608 (302–306) 12th – Eastern Wyoming (#20) +38, 614 (296–318) 13th – Barton CC (#24) +41, 617 (304–313) 14th – Dodge City CC (#16) +43, 619 (309–310) 15th – Northeastern JC (CO) (#31) +59, 635 (325–310) 16th – Mesalands CC (#34) +90, 666 (336–330) 17th – Coffeyville CC (#37) +158, 734 (375–359)

No. 24 Barton Men's Golf closes fall slate 13th at NJCAA Preview

Ori Briger&nbsp;of the 6th-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team picked up her second consecutive Division I Volleyball Setter of the Week honor announced by the KJCCC.

Briger ran the first wave of Barton's 6-2 offense to guide the sixth-ranked Cougars to a pair of conference wins last week, helping Barton sweep Pratt before dispatching 13th-ranked Colby in five sets to remain in control of their KJCCC title hopes. Across eight sets, Briger averaged 5.63 assists per set while totaling 45 assists, 13 digs, and a service ace.

Briger opened the week with 21 assists and two digs in the sweep over Pratt, then followed with her 10th double-double of the year by putting up 24 assists and 11 digs in Saturday's five-set victory over Colby, continuing to provide steady court direction and defensive support in Barton's offensive system.

Having previously won the Week 2 award, Briger's now third honor of the season marks the team's eleventh overall conference or national weekly honor this season, joined by libero&nbsp;Mina Kaneko's five-time distinction (Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8),&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic's two selections (Weeks 4 and 7), and middle blockers&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;(Week 3).

Most recently, the sophomore led the Cougars to another pair of wins at Seward County and Garden City, adding another 28 assists with 11 digs helping Barton clinch at least a share of its third straight KJCCC title.

Now 14-1 in league play and 27-5 overall, Briger and the Cougars can clinch the title outright Saturday with a win hosting Cloud County Community College. Match time slated for 6:00 p.m. with sophomore recognition taking place ahead of first serve.

<figure>
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 </figure>Ori Briger&nbsp;of the 6th-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team picked up her second consecutive Division I Volleyball Setter of the Week honor announced by the KJCCC.Briger ran the first wave of Barton's 6-2 offense to guide the sixth-ranked Cougars to a pair of conference wins last week, helping Barton sweep Pratt before dispatching 13th-ranked Colby in five sets to remain in control of their KJCCC title hopes. Across eight sets, Briger averaged 5.63 assists per set while totaling 45 assists, 13 digs, and a service ace.Briger opened the week with 21 assists and two digs in the sweep over Pratt, then followed with her 10th double-double of the year by putting up 24 assists and 11 digs in Saturday's five-set victory over Colby, continuing to provide steady court direction and defensive support in Barton's offensive system.Having previously won the Week 2 award, Briger's now third honor of the season marks the team's eleventh overall conference or national weekly honor this season, joined by libero&nbsp;Mina Kaneko's five-time distinction (Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8),&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic's two selections (Weeks 4 and 7), and middle blockers&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;(Week 3).Most recently, the sophomore led the Cougars to another pair of wins at Seward County and Garden City, adding another 28 assists with 11 digs helping Barton clinch at least a share of its third straight KJCCC title.Now 14-1 in league play and 27-5 overall, Briger and the Cougars can clinch the title outright Saturday with a win hosting Cloud County Community College. Match time slated for 6:00 p.m. with sophomore recognition taking place ahead of first serve.

Barton Volleyball's Briger earns consecutive KJCCC Setter of the Week award

TORONTO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7. Yamamoto was not quite as sharp as in his Game 2 four-hitter. He lasted six innings and allowed an RBI single in the third by George Springer, who returned after missing two games with an injury to his right side. Rookie relievers Justin Wrobleski and Roki Sasaki combined for six outs before starter Tyler Glasnow came out of the bullpen to escape a ninth-inning jam and rescue the Dodgers.

TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani might start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow might pitch on back-to-back days. For Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the only certainty is that Yoshinobu Yamamoto won’t pitch. The Dodgers survived a wild ninth inning to hold off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing the winner-take-all showdown Saturday night. Three-time Cy Young Award winner and former Dodger Max Scherzer is expected to start for the Blue Jays.

TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer is set to start a winner-take-all World Series Game 7 for the second time. His Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The Dodgers aim to become the first team to win consecutive titles since the Yankees' streak from 1998 to 2000. Tyler Glasnow is expected to start for Los Angeles, but Shohei Ohtani might also be an option as an opener. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, hopes to win his third World Series ring after previous titles with Washington and Texas. Toronto will play a World Series Game 7 for the first time and is looking for its third championship to go with back-to-back crowns in 1992 and '93.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning is available to play for the No. 20 Longhorns against No. 9 Vanderbilt after clearing concussion protocol. Manning was not listed on Texas' injury report filed Friday night with the Southeastern Conference. He had been listed as questionable on Wednesday, but coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning was practicing and making “good progress” during the week. Manning was injured in Texas' 45-38 overtime win over Mississippi State when he led a 17-point fourth-quarter rally. Manning has passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly belonging to Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The break-in occurred Thursday night while the NBA star was playing against the Washington Wizards. Nichols Hills police have not confirmed the homeowner's identity or what was stolen. Local news showed police at the scene. The suspects fled before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. This incident mirrors a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes' homes across the U.S. Thieves often strike on game days when players are away. The NBA has urged teams to enhance home security measures.

TORONTO (AP) — With the Toronto Blue Jays trying to mount a ninth-inning rally, Addison Barger got doubled off second base to end Game 6 of the World Series. Barger says he was “being too aggressive,” looking to score the tying run in a 3-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers that sent the Series to a deciding Game 7 on Saturday. Barger initially broke toward third on Andrés Giménez's line drive to shallow left field. He says it was "kind of a bad read” and he was surprised Kiké Hernández was able to catch the ball on a fly and turn it into a game-ending double play.

TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit an RBI single for the Blue Jays’ lone run in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, making an impact after missing two games with an injury to his right side in Toronto’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Leading off as the designated hitter, Springer went 2 for 4 and hit an RBI single in the third. He led off the eighth with a single but was stranded. The Blue Jays are one win from their first title since 1993. Before Game 6, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Springer had “made significant progress in the last 48 hours.”

TORONTO (AP) — The split-finger fastball is making a comeback, with its usage in the postseason doubling from last year. World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been leading the charge. Toronto used splitters a league-high 9.3% of the time during the regular season. Gausman has thrown his splitter 41.4% of the time in the postseason. The pitch was popularized by players like Bruce Sutter and Jack Morris, but its use declined due to injury concerns. Now, with advancements in pitch design, pitchers have found new ways to grip and use it effectively.

TORONTO (AP) — A new-look lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers only produced four hits in Game 6, but three of them came in a three-run rally off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. Tommy Edman hit a one-out double off Gausman in the third inning and scored on Will Smith’s two-out double into the left field corner. One batter later, Mookie Betts delivered the Dodgers’ biggest hit of the night, grounding a two-run single between third base and shortstop. The RBIs were his first of the World Series. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had the only other hit, a double in the eighth.

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps says the organization is working hard to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams, owned by Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, and Bob Jenkins, are suing over charter agreements. Phelps spoke at Phoenix Raceway, emphasizing NASCAR's commitment to resolving the issue. Mediation efforts have failed, and the trial is set for December 1. Phelps defended NASCAR's charter system, highlighting its benefits and the France family's role in the sport's growth. He warned that the lawsuit threatens NASCAR's future.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final	L.A. Dodgers	3	Toronto	1

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Colorado	4	Vegas	2	 Final	N-Y Islanders	3	Washington	1	 Final	Anaheim	5	Detroit	2

TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Final	(25)Memphis	38	Rice	14

<figure>
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 </figure>TORONTO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7. Yamamoto was not quite as sharp as in his Game 2 four-hitter. He lasted six innings and allowed an RBI single in the third by George Springer, who returned after missing two games with an injury to his right side. Rookie relievers Justin Wrobleski and Roki Sasaki combined for six outs before starter Tyler Glasnow came out of the bullpen to escape a ninth-inning jam and rescue the Dodgers.TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani might start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. Tyler Glasnow might pitch on back-to-back days. For Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the only certainty is that Yoshinobu Yamamoto won’t pitch. The Dodgers survived a wild ninth inning to hold off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing the winner-take-all showdown Saturday night. Three-time Cy Young Award winner and former Dodger Max Scherzer is expected to start for the Blue Jays.TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer is set to start a winner-take-all World Series Game 7 for the second time. His Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The Dodgers aim to become the first team to win consecutive titles since the Yankees' streak from 1998 to 2000. Tyler Glasnow is expected to start for Los Angeles, but Shohei Ohtani might also be an option as an opener. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, hopes to win his third World Series ring after previous titles with Washington and Texas. Toronto will play a World Series Game 7 for the first time and is looking for its third championship to go with back-to-back crowns in 1992 and '93.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning is available to play for the No. 20 Longhorns against No. 9 Vanderbilt after clearing concussion protocol. Manning was not listed on Texas' injury report filed Friday night with the Southeastern Conference. He had been listed as questionable on Wednesday, but coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning was practicing and making “good progress” during the week. Manning was injured in Texas' 45-38 overtime win over Mississippi State when he led a 17-point fourth-quarter rally. Manning has passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly belonging to Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The break-in occurred Thursday night while the NBA star was playing against the Washington Wizards. Nichols Hills police have not confirmed the homeowner's identity or what was stolen. Local news showed police at the scene. The suspects fled before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. This incident mirrors a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes' homes across the U.S. Thieves often strike on game days when players are away. The NBA has urged teams to enhance home security measures.TORONTO (AP) — With the Toronto Blue Jays trying to mount a ninth-inning rally, Addison Barger got doubled off second base to end Game 6 of the World Series. Barger says he was “being too aggressive,” looking to score the tying run in a 3-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers that sent the Series to a deciding Game 7 on Saturday. Barger initially broke toward third on Andrés Giménez's line drive to shallow left field. He says it was "kind of a bad read” and he was surprised Kiké Hernández was able to catch the ball on a fly and turn it into a game-ending double play.TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit an RBI single for the Blue Jays’ lone run in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, making an impact after missing two games with an injury to his right side in Toronto’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Leading off as the designated hitter, Springer went 2 for 4 and hit an RBI single in the third. He led off the eighth with a single but was stranded. The Blue Jays are one win from their first title since 1993. Before Game 6, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Springer had “made significant progress in the last 48 hours.”TORONTO (AP) — The split-finger fastball is making a comeback, with its usage in the postseason doubling from last year. World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been leading the charge. Toronto used splitters a league-high 9.3% of the time during the regular season. Gausman has thrown his splitter 41.4% of the time in the postseason. The pitch was popularized by players like Bruce Sutter and Jack Morris, but its use declined due to injury concerns. Now, with advancements in pitch design, pitchers have found new ways to grip and use it effectively.TORONTO (AP) — A new-look lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers only produced four hits in Game 6, but three of them came in a three-run rally off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. Tommy Edman hit a one-out double off Gausman in the third inning and scored on Will Smith’s two-out double into the left field corner. One batter later, Mookie Betts delivered the Dodgers’ biggest hit of the night, grounding a two-run single between third base and shortstop. The RBIs were his first of the World Series. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had the only other hit, a double in the eighth.AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps says the organization is working hard to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams, owned by Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, and Bob Jenkins, are suing over charter agreements. Phelps spoke at Phoenix Raceway, emphasizing NASCAR's commitment to resolving the issue. Mediation efforts have failed, and the trial is set for December 1. Phelps defended NASCAR's charter system, highlighting its benefits and the France family's role in the sport's growth. He warned that the lawsuit threatens NASCAR's future.MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final	L.A. Dodgers	3	Toronto	1NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Colorado	4	Vegas	2	 Final	N-Y Islanders	3	Washington	1	 Final	Anaheim	5	Detroit	2TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Final	(25)Memphis	38	Rice	14

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Friday statewide scores from the Associated Press

Friday statewide scores from the Associated PressClass 6ABV West 42, SM East 35Derby 49, Topeka 0Junction City 55, Wichita West 7Lawrence Free State 61, Olathe East 47Maize 76, Wichita North 0Manhattan 47, Garden City 15Olathe North 28, SM South 7Olathe South 35, BV Northwest 20Washburn Rural 37, Wichita South 0Wichita East 27, Dodge City 18Wichita Northwest 57, Wichita Campus 14Wichita Southeast 7, Wichita Heights 0Class 5ABV North 49, KC Washington 18Basehor-Linwood 28, BV Southwest 10De Soto 49, Highland Park 16Great Bend 49, Newton 14Leavenworth 32, Pittsburg 22Liberal 41, Topeka Seaman 17Mill Valley 35, Blue Valley 26Salina Central 68, Topeka West 22Salina South 24, Andover 20Spring Hill 74, KC Harmon 0St. James Academy 57, Shawnee Heights 28Class 4AAugusta 33, McPherson 20Bishop Miege 57, Atchison 7Buhler 52, Independence 22Chanute 28, Louisburg 28Eudora 56, Coffeyville 6Kapaun Mount Carmel 63, El Dorado 0Labette County 56, Bonner Springs 12Mulvane 47, Circle 0Ottawa 14, Lansing 0Paola 69, KC Sumner 12Rose Hill 36, Ulysses 13Tonganoxie 45, Fort Scott 0Wamego 50, Winfield 14Class 3ACheney 36, Concordia 10Clay Center 47, Scott City 29Frontenac 55, KC Bishop Ward 6Girard 35, Neodesha 8Hesston 35, Wichita Trinity 0Holcomb 53, Colby 20Holton 54, Baldwin 12Hugoton 35, Wichita Collegiate 20Jefferson West 45, Anderson County 6Pratt 42, Chaparral 14Santa Fe Trail 20, Perry-Lecompton 14Topeka Hayden 70, Columbus 7Wellsville 50, Parsons 0Class 2ABeloit 50, Lakin 0Hillsboro 18, Ellsworth 17Hoisington 74, Halstead 24Osage City 35, Royal Valley 0Phillipsburg 49, Minneapolis 0Riverton 26, Cherryvale 0Russell 25, Cimarron 14Silver Lake 29, St Marys 8Class 1ACentralia 54, Onaga 20Hutchinson Trinity 20, Plainville 0Jackson Heights 58, Southeast 0Jefferson North 30, McLouth 14Riverside 34, Wabaunsee 0Rossville 71, Mission Valley 0Sterling 63, Herington 6Class 8-Player, Div IIFrankfort 38, Thunder Ridge 36

Friday Statewide Scores

By MIKE COURSON
 Great Bend Post

The No. 2 Panther football team has seen its share of
running-clock wins in 2025. Friday night, with the opening of the Class 5A
playoffs, the clock barrier moved from 35 to 45 points. A heavy ground attack
in the first half, and a 29-yard interception return from junior Cooper
Ohnmacht, gave Great Bend a 49-0 lead just 66 seconds into the third quarter of
Friday’s 49-19 victory over winless Newton.

Senior Daxton Minton is already the school’s leader in
career passing touchdowns. But Friday night he used his feet, rushing for 131
yards and a pair of scores on his only two carries. He took the second play of
the game 63 yards to give the Panthers a 7-0 lead just 40 seconds in.

“We just wanted to establish the line of scrimmage,” Minton
said. “We followed our big boys up front. They did their job for us all night
and just made it easy for the guys running the ball.”

Sophomore Cal Schartz recovered a fumble early in Newton’s
first drive. Two plays later, senior Ian Premer found space on a 39-yard
touchdown run. Still in the first quarter, Premer’s 70-yard punt return was
called back on a penalty. Minton found the Newton sideline on a 68-yard run on
the very next play.

Junior Cooper Ohnmacht ended the next Railer drive with a
one-handed interception new midfield. A few plays later, Premer took the direct
snap and ran 12 yards for the score. Freshman Giovanni Cruz booted through his
fourth PAT of the night to boost the Panther lead to 28-0 with nearly three
minutes still remaining in the first quarter.

The Panther offense kept moving. Facing 3rd-and-11,
Minton threw a short pass to Premer, who broke several tackles to find the end
zone from 17-yards out.

“We just wanted to do all the little things right, get
better in every aspect of the game,” Minton said. “I felt like we came out and
did that.”

Newton answered with the best drive of the night. The Railers
got all the way to the Great Bend 3-yard line before a pair of personal fouls
on the field and sideline moved the ball back 30 yards. The Panther defense stood
its ground to force a turnover on downs.

Senior Conner Holladay took the next offensive play 54
yards. That set up a 7-yard touchdown run from Premer in the final minute of
the half.

Ohnmacht set the clock into motion for good with his 29-yard
pick-six on the first Newton possession of the second half. The Railers later
picked up points on a pair of short runs.

Newton rushed for just 29 yards on 19 carries in the first
half. Hinojos had a nice second half to finish with 86 yards on 23 carries.
Wise threw for 42 yards on 5-of-10 passing with an interception. Senior Kolbie
Espada completed a pair of passes for 15 yards in the first half.

Great Bend rushed for 345 yards and five touchdowns on just
13 carries in the first half. Minton had the 131 yards and two scores on his
two carries. Premer added 93 yards and three touchdowns on four attempts.
Holladay rushed for 96 yards on seven carries. Minton also threw for 29 yards with
a touchdown and interception on 3-of-9 passing.

The Panthers move to 9-0 for a second consecutive season.
Great Bend will host Bishop Carroll in round two of the Class 5A playoffs next
Friday. The Golden Eagles won just five games over the last two seasons but
enter Friday at 6-3 with a recent win against Derby and a 14-0 playoff win
against Valley Center.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761969139879.jpeg" alt="Panther senior Trenton Kern wraps up Newton quarterback Kane Wise during Friday's 49-14 win over the Railers. Great Bend allowed just 29 yards on 19 carries in the first half while rushing for 345 yards and five touchdowns on just 13 attempts." />
 <figcaption>Panther senior Trenton Kern wraps up Newton quarterback Kane Wise during Friday's 49-14 win over the Railers. Great Bend allowed just 29 yards on 19 carries in the first half while rushing for 345 yards and five touchdowns on just 13 attempts.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON
 Great Bend PostThe No. 2 Panther football team has seen its share of
running-clock wins in 2025. Friday night, with the opening of the Class 5A
playoffs, the clock barrier moved from 35 to 45 points. A heavy ground attack
in the first half, and a 29-yard interception return from junior Cooper
Ohnmacht, gave Great Bend a 49-0 lead just 66 seconds into the third quarter of
Friday’s 49-19 victory over winless Newton.Senior Daxton Minton is already the school’s leader in
career passing touchdowns. But Friday night he used his feet, rushing for 131
yards and a pair of scores on his only two carries. He took the second play of
the game 63 yards to give the Panthers a 7-0 lead just 40 seconds in.“We just wanted to establish the line of scrimmage,” Minton
said. “We followed our big boys up front. They did their job for us all night
and just made it easy for the guys running the ball.”Sophomore Cal Schartz recovered a fumble early in Newton’s
first drive. Two plays later, senior Ian Premer found space on a 39-yard
touchdown run. Still in the first quarter, Premer’s 70-yard punt return was
called back on a penalty. Minton found the Newton sideline on a 68-yard run on
the very next play.Junior Cooper Ohnmacht ended the next Railer drive with a
one-handed interception new midfield. A few plays later, Premer took the direct
snap and ran 12 yards for the score. Freshman Giovanni Cruz booted through his
fourth PAT of the night to boost the Panther lead to 28-0 with nearly three
minutes still remaining in the first quarter.The Panther offense kept moving. Facing 3rd-and-11,
Minton threw a short pass to Premer, who broke several tackles to find the end
zone from 17-yards out.“We just wanted to do all the little things right, get
better in every aspect of the game,” Minton said. “I felt like we came out and
did that.”Newton answered with the best drive of the night. The Railers
got all the way to the Great Bend 3-yard line before a pair of personal fouls
on the field and sideline moved the ball back 30 yards. The Panther defense stood
its ground to force a turnover on downs.Senior Conner Holladay took the next offensive play 54
yards. That set up a 7-yard touchdown run from Premer in the final minute of
the half.Ohnmacht set the clock into motion for good with his 29-yard
pick-six on the first Newton possession of the second half. The Railers later
picked up points on a pair of short runs.Newton rushed for just 29 yards on 19 carries in the first
half. Hinojos had a nice second half to finish with 86 yards on 23 carries.
Wise threw for 42 yards on 5-of-10 passing with an interception. Senior Kolbie
Espada completed a pair of passes for 15 yards in the first half.Great Bend rushed for 345 yards and five touchdowns on just
13 carries in the first half. Minton had the 131 yards and two scores on his
two carries. Premer added 93 yards and three touchdowns on four attempts.
Holladay rushed for 96 yards on seven carries. Minton also threw for 29 yards with
a touchdown and interception on 3-of-9 passing.The Panthers move to 9-0 for a second consecutive season.
Great Bend will host Bishop Carroll in round two of the Class 5A playoffs next
Friday. The Golden Eagles won just five games over the last two seasons but
enter Friday at 6-3 with a recent win against Derby and a 14-0 playoff win
against Valley Center.

Panther ground attack too much for Newton in 49-14 playoff win

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- Lyles Lashley, head coach of Great Bend Cross Country

- Conor Nicholl of Sunflower Sports Solutions

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Friday on Sports Day(Watch)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has made enough trips to Buffalo to know he and the Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t expect a warm welcome from Bills fans on Sunday.

“They don’t like us,” Mahomes said.

Since 2020, Mahomes and the Chiefs have blocked Josh Allen and the Bills' path to the Super Bowl with four playoff wins,&nbsp;including Buffalo's 32-29 loss in the AFC championship game&nbsp;in January.

The most memorable was Kansas City’s 42-36 overtime win in a divisional-round meeting in January 2022, since dubbed “13 Seconds.” That’s how much time Mahomes had to complete two passes for 44 yards and set up Harrison Butker's tying, 49-yard field goal on the final play of regulation.

The stakes of Sunday’s meeting aren't as high, yet the Chiefs (5-3) and Bills (5-2) have playoff seeding to think about.

If there’s any solace in Buffalo, it’s that the Bills have won four straight in the regular season against their fellow AFC contender.

Buffalo fans may not like the Chiefs, but the team certainly has the Bills' respect.

Allen recounted the number of times he and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo have exchanged greetings following games, no matter the outcome.

“Sometimes it just kind of happens, we’re walking by and sometimes we look for each other,” Allen said. “Yes, I would say there is mutual respect, at least I hope there is.”

Allen is 4-1 the regular season against KC, averaging 252 yards passing with 13 overall touchdowns (10 passing) and three interceptions.

On Sunday, the quarterback will be challenged by Spagnuolo's defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL and third against the pass. Kansas City has allowed a combined 652 yards and 24 points during a three-game win streak.

Meanwhile, Allen and the Bills' passing attack&nbsp;have struggled&nbsp;over a four-game stretch in which he’s thrown four interceptions, lost a fumble and had difficulty finding open receivers downfield.

“It’s just some of the smaller things and again, it pertains to what I’m doing,” Allen said.

Buffalo has&nbsp;a dynamic ground attack featuring James Cook, who rushed for a career-best 216 yards and scored twice in a 40-9 win over Carolina last weekend.

Mahomes, meantime, has been on a roll, taking advantage of an offense that has a nearly full complement of threats.

Receiver Xavier Worthy is back after hurting his shoulder in Week 1. Fellow wideout Rashee Rice has been a dynamic option since his return from&nbsp;a six-game NFL suspension&nbsp;for his role in a high-speed car crash in Dallas in March 2024.

Whatever welcome Mahomes receives, the quarterback intends to enjoy what should be a raucous atmosphere.

“When you watch on TV growing up, that’s the environment you want to play in,” he said, before noting it could be his final game at the 52-year-old stadium, with the Bills moving to a new facility across the street next year.

“I love playing in historic stadiums, and that stadium has had so many great players play in it,” Mahomes said. Him among them.

Bills coach Sean McDermott fondly recalls his 12 seasons with the Eagles, when he worked under now-Chiefs coach Andy Reid. And yes, those memories include Reid firing McDermott as Philadelphia's defensive coordinator following the 2010 season.

McDermott said Reid’s encouraging words in dismissing him helped him turn a low point into eventually landing the Bills job in 2017.

“He is very thorough,” Reid said, before joking about McDermott going bald. “I had him when he was a pup. I joke, I had him when he had hair.”

The Chiefs could be without leading rusher Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against Washington on Monday night, and leaving one of their thinnest position groups even thinner. Kareem Hunt is in line to get more snaps alongside rookie Brashard Smith. And Elijah Mitchell could be active for the first time this season after signing as a free agent.

“We’ve got some other guys that can make plays,” Hunt said. “Definitely ready for whatever I’m asked to do.”

Kansas City is still without left tackle Josh Simmons, its first-round draft pick, who has been away from the team while dealing with a family situation. Jaylon Moore will start again in his place. But the Chiefs could have standout right guard Trey Smith back after he missed one game with a back ailment.

Bills receiver Gabe Davis practiced for the first time this week since he tore the meniscus in his left knee last November with Jacksonville. He spent his first four seasons in Buffalo and is currently on the Bills' practice squad.

Davis is best remembered for setting an NFL playoff record with four touchdown receptions in the overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Though it’s unclear if the Bills will activate Davis this weekend, the receiver has quickly re-established his chemistry with Allen.

“I don’t think there’s anything we need to talk about or really learn about each other,” Davis said. “We’ve done it a lot, and it just feels like second nature at this point.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761913266386.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has made enough trips to Buffalo to know he and the Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t expect a warm welcome from Bills fans on Sunday.“They don’t like us,” Mahomes said.Can you blame them?Since 2020, Mahomes and the Chiefs have blocked Josh Allen and the Bills' path to the Super Bowl with four playoff wins,&nbsp;including Buffalo's 32-29 loss in the AFC championship game&nbsp;in January.The most memorable was Kansas City’s 42-36 overtime win in a divisional-round meeting in January 2022, since dubbed “13 Seconds.” That’s how much time Mahomes had to complete two passes for 44 yards and set up Harrison Butker's tying, 49-yard field goal on the final play of regulation.The stakes of Sunday’s meeting aren't as high, yet the Chiefs (5-3) and Bills (5-2) have playoff seeding to think about.If there’s any solace in Buffalo, it’s that the Bills have won four straight in the regular season against their fellow AFC contender.Buffalo fans may not like the Chiefs, but the team certainly has the Bills' respect.Allen recounted the number of times he and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo have exchanged greetings following games, no matter the outcome.“Sometimes it just kind of happens, we’re walking by and sometimes we look for each other,” Allen said. “Yes, I would say there is mutual respect, at least I hope there is.”Allen is 4-1 the regular season against KC, averaging 252 yards passing with 13 overall touchdowns (10 passing) and three interceptions.On Sunday, the quarterback will be challenged by Spagnuolo's defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL and third against the pass. Kansas City has allowed a combined 652 yards and 24 points during a three-game win streak.Meanwhile, Allen and the Bills' passing attack&nbsp;have struggled&nbsp;over a four-game stretch in which he’s thrown four interceptions, lost a fumble and had difficulty finding open receivers downfield.“It’s just some of the smaller things and again, it pertains to what I’m doing,” Allen said.Buffalo has&nbsp;a dynamic ground attack featuring James Cook, who rushed for a career-best 216 yards and scored twice in a 40-9 win over Carolina last weekend.Mahomes, meantime, has been on a roll, taking advantage of an offense that has a nearly full complement of threats.Receiver Xavier Worthy is back after hurting his shoulder in Week 1. Fellow wideout Rashee Rice has been a dynamic option since his return from&nbsp;a six-game NFL suspension&nbsp;for his role in a high-speed car crash in Dallas in March 2024.Whatever welcome Mahomes receives, the quarterback intends to enjoy what should be a raucous atmosphere.“When you watch on TV growing up, that’s the environment you want to play in,” he said, before noting it could be his final game at the 52-year-old stadium, with the Bills moving to a new facility across the street next year.“I love playing in historic stadiums, and that stadium has had so many great players play in it,” Mahomes said. Him among them.<h2>Hair-raising</h2>Bills coach Sean McDermott fondly recalls his 12 seasons with the Eagles, when he worked under now-Chiefs coach Andy Reid. And yes, those memories include Reid firing McDermott as Philadelphia's defensive coordinator following the 2010 season.McDermott said Reid’s encouraging words in dismissing him helped him turn a low point into eventually landing the Bills job in 2017.The two remain close.“He is very thorough,” Reid said, before joking about McDermott going bald. “I had him when he was a pup. I joke, I had him when he had hair.”<h2>Happy Hunt-ing</h2>The Chiefs could be without leading rusher Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against Washington on Monday night, and leaving one of their thinnest position groups even thinner. Kareem Hunt is in line to get more snaps alongside rookie Brashard Smith. And Elijah Mitchell could be active for the first time this season after signing as a free agent.“We’ve got some other guys that can make plays,” Hunt said. “Definitely ready for whatever I’m asked to do.”<h2>Offensive line shuffle</h2>Kansas City is still without left tackle Josh Simmons, its first-round draft pick, who has been away from the team while dealing with a family situation. Jaylon Moore will start again in his place. But the Chiefs could have standout right guard Trey Smith back after he missed one game with a back ailment.<h2>Welcome back?</h2>Bills receiver Gabe Davis practiced for the first time this week since he tore the meniscus in his left knee last November with Jacksonville. He spent his first four seasons in Buffalo and is currently on the Bills' practice squad.Davis is best remembered for setting an NFL playoff record with four touchdown receptions in the overtime loss to the Chiefs.Though it’s unclear if the Bills will activate Davis this weekend, the receiver has quickly re-established his chemistry with Allen.“I don’t think there’s anything we need to talk about or really learn about each other,” Davis said. “We’ve done it a lot, and it just feels like second nature at this point.”

Patrick Mahomes on playing in front of Bills fans: 'They don't like us'

Thursday Scores from the Associated Press


Wichita Bishop Carroll 14, Valley Center 0


Southeast of Saline 74, Southwestern Hts. 0


Pittsburg St Mary’s-Colgan 63, Doniphan West 0


Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Stafford 0

Thursday Scores from the Associated Press
Baxter Springs 41, Iola 35
Fredonia 50, Bluestem 8
Lyons 26, Belle Plaine 18
KSHSAA State Playoffs Week 9Class 6A
Gardner-Edgerton 56, SM West 21
KC Wyandotte 63, Olathe Northwest 0
Olathe West 63, SM North 42
SM Northwest 50, Lawrence 40Class 5A
Goddard 27, Maize South 24
Hays 49, Goddard-Eisenhower 30
St. Thomas Aquinas 49, KC Turner 0
Wichita Bishop Carroll 14, Valley Center 0Class 4A
KC Piper 59, KC Schlagle 6Class 3A
Andale 69, Chapman 0
Prairie View 48, Burlington 6
Rock Creek 56, Smoky Valley 0Class 2A
Atchison County 31, Eureka 0
Caney Valley 44, Galena 12
Council Grove 67, Central Heights 0
Garden Plain 56, Douglass 14
Haven 44, Kingman 34
Nemaha Central 80, West Franklin 0
Sabetha 48, Humboldt 0
Southeast of Saline 74, Southwestern Hts. 0Class 1A
Hays-TMP-Marian 36, Valley Heights 7
Inman 14, Conway Springs 13
Moundridge 33, Medicine Lodge 7
Olpe 59, Pleasanton 14
Pittsburg St Mary’s-Colgan 63, Doniphan West 0
Republic County 42, Oakley 20
Smith Center 64, Remington 0
Troy 30, Jayhawk Linn 8Class 8-Player,
Div I
Ell-Saline 56, Washington County 0
Flinthills 48, Cedar Vale-Dexter 28
Hill City 56, La Crosse 8
Kiowa County 52, Kinsley 6
Lincoln 48, Solomon 0
Little River 50, Clifton-Clyde 18
Lyndon 52, Arma-Northeast 0
Madison 57, Sedan 12
Meade 48, Pratt Skyline 0
Oberlin-Decatur 54, Ellis 8
Oswego 60, Chase County 26
Oxford 54, Sublette 42
South Central 64, Spearville 6
Sylvan-Lucas 34, Central Plains 22
Trego 50, St Francis 0
Wichita County 52, Rawlins County 6Class 8-Player,
Div II
Axtell 50, St John’s Beloit 0
Burlingame 54, Waverly 8
Dighton def. Deerfield, forfeit
Hanover 58, Osborne 6
Hodgeman County 45, Fairfield 0
Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Stafford 0
Lebo 50, St Paul 8
Linn 68, Wakefield 18
Logan 54, Satanta 6
Marmaton Valley 48, Hartford 0
Minneola 48, Wheatland-Grinnell 18
Rural Vista 51, Crest 0
Victoria 56, Norwich 0Class 6-Player
Golden Plains def. Rolla, forfeit
Moscow 46, Western Plains-Healy 0
Pawnee Heights 83, Triplains-Brewster 6

Thursday Statewide Scores

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bayern Munich’s stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028. Staging the 2029 final is a contest between Wembley Stadium in London and Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou. UEFA has confirmed the list of interested bidders from among its member associations, suggesting a long-speculated final in New York will not happen until at least 2030. Munich hosted the final last season and Wembley staged the previous final in 2024. Barcelona has not been the final venue since 1999. UEFA's executive committee is due to decide next September on hosts for all club competitions finals in 2028 and 2029.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6. Jackson completed 18 of 23 passes in his first start since Week 4 against Kansas City, and the Ravens won their second straight as they hope to make a run in the wide-open AFC North. Tight end Mark Andrews made two touchdown catches. Jackson’s other TD passes went to tight end Charlie Kolar and receiver Rashod Bateman. Derrick Henry rushed 119 yards on 19 carries. The Dolphins were undone by a slew of mistakes in the first half.

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward has resigned under pressure from the post he's held for six years. His departure on Thursday night came four days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly and a day after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said Woodward would not hire Kelly’s replacement. Woodward is a Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate. He was hired as athletic director at his alma mater in April 2019. Since then, LSU has won two national championships in baseball and one each in football, women’s basketball and gymnastics.

TORONTO (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or outfielder in Game 7 if the World Series against Toronto goes the distance. Ohtani threw 93 pitches in Wednesday's Game 4 loss and might be available as a reliever this weekend. If he enters as a reliever after starting as a designated hitter, the Dodgers would lose their DH, and he would have to play a position to stay in the game. Roberts plans to discuss options with Ohtani. Ohtani has never pitched in relief in Major League Baseball but did so in Japan.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night. San Antonio won four straight to open a season on three previous occasions, most recently 2017. The Spurs, Heat and Sacramento Kings were the only franchises not to open a season 5-0. Miami was unable to prevent San Antonio from exiting that club despite a dogged effort. Bam Adebayo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and three assists for the Heat in a battle of All-Star centers.

NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the WNBA and players union have agreed to a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The league offered on Tuesday to push back the deadline and on Thursday the union accepted, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The current CBA was set to expire on Friday and tensions have been rising in recent weeks as the sides try to work toward a new deal.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says. However, his status to return from a concussion in time to play against No. 9 Vanderbilt remains uncertain. Manning has been in concussion protocol since being injured in No. 20 Texas' win over Mississippi State last week. He returned to practice Wednesday but was listed as questionable. If Manning can't play, backup Matthew Caldwell will start. Manning has passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Sam Presti, the team's general manager, announced this on Thursday. Topic, a first-round pick in 2024, had a testicular procedure earlier in the month and was expected to be out for at least four weeks. Presti said doctors are “extremely positive” about his long-term outlook. Topic has been working out throughout the process and didn’t want the diagnosis revealed until after he started treatment. He missed the entire 2024-2025 season due to a torn ACL but played in summer league this year.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family. The Lakers and the league confirmed the next step Thursday in a transaction that is expected to close shortly. The sale of the NBA’s most valuable franchise was initially announced in June. Jeanie Buss will remain the Lakers’ governor under the deal for at least the next five years, and she will oversee day-to-day operations “for the foreseeable future,” the team said.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Philadelphia 4 Nashville 1 Final OT Tampa Bay 2 Dallas 1 Final OT Boston 4 Buffalo 3 Final SO Ottawa 4 Calgary 3 Final Carolina 6 N-Y Islanders 2 Final Winnipeg 6 Chicago 3 Final Pittsburgh 4 Minnesota 1 Final SO Vancouver 4 St. Louis 3 Final OT N-Y Rangers 4 Edmonton 3 Final San Jose 5 New Jersey 2 Final SO Detroit 4 Los Angeles 3

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Baltimore	28	Miami	6

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 </figure>TORONTO (AP) — The split-finger fastball is making a comeback, with its usage in the postseason doubling from last year. World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been leading the charge. Toronto used splitters a league-high 9.3% of the time during the regular season. Gausman has thrown his splitter 41.4% of the time in the postseason. The pitch was popularized by players like Bruce Sutter and Jack Morris, but its use declined due to injury concerns. Now, with advancements in pitch design, pitchers have found new ways to grip and use it effectively.NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bayern Munich’s stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028. Staging the 2029 final is a contest between Wembley Stadium in London and Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou. UEFA has confirmed the list of interested bidders from among its member associations, suggesting a long-speculated final in New York will not happen until at least 2030. Munich hosted the final last season and Wembley staged the previous final in 2024. Barcelona has not been the final venue since 1999. UEFA's executive committee is due to decide next September on hosts for all club competitions finals in 2028 and 2029.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Baltimore Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6. Jackson completed 18 of 23 passes in his first start since Week 4 against Kansas City, and the Ravens won their second straight as they hope to make a run in the wide-open AFC North. Tight end Mark Andrews made two touchdown catches. Jackson’s other TD passes went to tight end Charlie Kolar and receiver Rashod Bateman. Derrick Henry rushed 119 yards on 19 carries. The Dolphins were undone by a slew of mistakes in the first half.LSU athletic director Scott Woodward has resigned under pressure from the post he's held for six years. His departure on Thursday night came four days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly and a day after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said Woodward would not hire Kelly’s replacement. Woodward is a Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate. He was hired as athletic director at his alma mater in April 2019. Since then, LSU has won two national championships in baseball and one each in football, women’s basketball and gymnastics.TORONTO (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or outfielder in Game 7 if the World Series against Toronto goes the distance. Ohtani threw 93 pitches in Wednesday's Game 4 loss and might be available as a reliever this weekend. If he enters as a reliever after starting as a designated hitter, the Dodgers would lose their DH, and he would have to play a position to stay in the game. Roberts plans to discuss options with Ohtani. Ohtani has never pitched in relief in Major League Baseball but did so in Japan.SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night. San Antonio won four straight to open a season on three previous occasions, most recently 2017. The Spurs, Heat and Sacramento Kings were the only franchises not to open a season 5-0. Miami was unable to prevent San Antonio from exiting that club despite a dogged effort. Bam Adebayo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and three assists for the Heat in a battle of All-Star centers.NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says the WNBA and players union have agreed to a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The league offered on Tuesday to push back the deadline and on Thursday the union accepted, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The current CBA was set to expire on Friday and tensions have been rising in recent weeks as the sides try to work toward a new deal.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says. However, his status to return from a concussion in time to play against No. 9 Vanderbilt remains uncertain. Manning has been in concussion protocol since being injured in No. 20 Texas' win over Mississippi State last week. He returned to practice Wednesday but was listed as questionable. If Manning can't play, backup Matthew Caldwell will start. Manning has passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Sam Presti, the team's general manager, announced this on Thursday. Topic, a first-round pick in 2024, had a testicular procedure earlier in the month and was expected to be out for at least four weeks. Presti said doctors are “extremely positive” about his long-term outlook. Topic has been working out throughout the process and didn’t want the diagnosis revealed until after he started treatment. He missed the entire 2024-2025 season due to a torn ACL but played in summer league this year.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family. The Lakers and the league confirmed the next step Thursday in a transaction that is expected to close shortly. The sale of the NBA’s most valuable franchise was initially announced in June. Jeanie Buss will remain the Lakers’ governor under the deal for at least the next five years, and she will oversee day-to-day operations “for the foreseeable future,” the team said.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Philadelphia 4 Nashville 1 Final OT Tampa Bay 2 Dallas 1 Final OT Boston 4 Buffalo 3 Final SO Ottawa 4 Calgary 3 Final Carolina 6 N-Y Islanders 2 Final Winnipeg 6 Chicago 3 Final Pittsburgh 4 Minnesota 1 Final SO Vancouver 4 St. Louis 3 Final OT N-Y Rangers 4 Edmonton 3 Final San Jose 5 New Jersey 2 Final SO Detroit 4 Los Angeles 3NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Baltimore	28	Miami	6

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Three Barton County high school volleyball teams advanced to their respective state tournaments. Two advanced to the championship round on Saturday. Great Bend finished at 1-2 in Salina to end its season. Hoisington overcame a rough start to advance to the 3A semifinals in Hutchinson. Ellinwood begins Class 2A play in Dodge City on Friday.

As the No. 6 seed at the Class 5A tournament in Salina, Great Bend had its work cut out. The path grew even more difficult after a round-one 25-11, 25-10 loss to No. 3 Blue Valley Southwest. That loss snapped an 18-match win streak for the Panthers.

Great Bend answered with a 13-25, 26-24, 25-20 upset against No. 2 Maize South to stay alive. Needing a win to secure a spot in Saturday's semifinal, the Panthers took set one against No. 7 Kapaun 29-27, but dropped the final two sets 25-18, 25-21.

Blue Valley Southwest finished the pool at 3-0, while Great Bend, Kapaun, and Maize South each finished at 1-2. With the top two teams advancing to Saturday, the tie-break came down to sets lost. Maize South won that battle with four compared to five each for Great Bend and Kapaun.

As the No. 3 seed in Hutchinson, Hoisington suffered an early blow with a 20-25, 25-17, 25-20 loss to No. 6 Holton. That meant the Cardinals would likely need a win against No. 2 Riverton in the final match to advance.

Hoisington had no trouble getting by No. 7 Osage City 25-19, 25-16 in the third match of the day. Riverton also fell to Holton and defeated Osage City, making the final match of the day an elimination match. Hoisington stayed alive in a 26-24, 25-23 thriller.

In the other pool, Ellsworth opened with a 3-set loss to Wichita Trinity before falling to Silver Lake and Hesston in straight sets to end its season.

The Lady Cards advance to Saturday's 9 a.m. semifinal against No. 1 seed Silver Lake. Holton and Wichita Trinity play in the other 9 a.m. semifinal. Consolation and championship matches begin approximately 25 minutes after the final 9 a.m. match has concluded.

Little River's quest for a 4-peat continues in Class 1A, Div. I. The Redskins entered state in Dodge City with just two losses on the season, both to unbeaten Ellinwood. Little River went 3-0 Friday with straight-set wins against Centralia, Goessel, and Frankfort. The Redskins take on Quinter in Saturday's 9 a.m. semifinal match. South Gray and Centralia will play in the other semifinal.

Great Bend Post SportsThree Barton County high school volleyball teams advanced to their respective state tournaments. Two advanced to the championship round on Saturday. Great Bend finished at 1-2 in Salina to end its season. Hoisington overcame a rough start to advance to the 3A semifinals in Hutchinson. Ellinwood begins Class 2A play in Dodge City on Friday.As the No. 6 seed at the Class 5A tournament in Salina, Great Bend had its work cut out. The path grew even more difficult after a round-one 25-11, 25-10 loss to No. 3 Blue Valley Southwest. That loss snapped an 18-match win streak for the Panthers.Great Bend answered with a 13-25, 26-24, 25-20 upset against No. 2 Maize South to stay alive. Needing a win to secure a spot in Saturday's semifinal, the Panthers took set one against No. 7 Kapaun 29-27, but dropped the final two sets 25-18, 25-21.Blue Valley Southwest finished the pool at 3-0, while Great Bend, Kapaun, and Maize South each finished at 1-2. With the top two teams advancing to Saturday, the tie-break came down to sets lost. Maize South won that battle with four compared to five each for Great Bend and Kapaun.As the No. 3 seed in Hutchinson, Hoisington suffered an early blow with a 20-25, 25-17, 25-20 loss to No. 6 Holton. That meant the Cardinals would likely need a win against No. 2 Riverton in the final match to advance.Hoisington had no trouble getting by No. 7 Osage City 25-19, 25-16 in the third match of the day. Riverton also fell to Holton and defeated Osage City, making the final match of the day an elimination match. Hoisington stayed alive in a 26-24, 25-23 thriller.In the other pool, Ellsworth opened with a 3-set loss to Wichita Trinity before falling to Silver Lake and Hesston in straight sets to end its season.The Lady Cards advance to Saturday's 9 a.m. semifinal against No. 1 seed Silver Lake. Holton and Wichita Trinity play in the other 9 a.m. semifinal. Consolation and championship matches begin approximately 25 minutes after the final 9 a.m. match has concluded.Little River's quest for a 4-peat continues in Class 1A, Div. I. The Redskins entered state in Dodge City with just two losses on the season, both to unbeaten Ellinwood. Little River went 3-0 Friday with straight-set wins against Centralia, Goessel, and Frankfort. The Redskins take on Quinter in Saturday's 9 a.m. semifinal match. South Gray and Centralia will play in the other semifinal.

State volleyball update: Hoisington advances; Great Bend's season ends

- Erin Beck, head coach of Great Bend Football

- Shelly Duvall, head coach of Great Bend Volleyball

- Members of the Hoisington Volleyball team&nbsp;

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The sixth-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team took care of business Wednesday evening inside the Barton Gym, sweeping Garden City Community College 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 31-29).

Barton controlled the opening two sets with steady offensive rhythm before Garden City refused to go quietly in the third, trading blows through 18 ties in a back-and-forth finish. After fending off four set points, the Cougars finally broke through on their third match point to complete the sweep.

The win marked Barton's tenth straight and secured at least a share of its third consecutive KJCCC championship with one regular-season contest remaining.

Barton improves to 14-1 in league play and 27-5 overall, while the Broncbusters fall to 8-7 in conference and 11-13 on the year.

The Cougars close out the regular season Saturday with a 6:00 p.m. first serve against Cloud County Community College, ahead of next Wednesday's KJCCC postseason opener.

Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;led a balanced Cougar attack with eight kills apiece, Cristiny adding three aces and 11 digs while Pruitt posted a team-best .467 hitting efficiency and team leading four blocks.

Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;followed with seven kills each, Stamenkovic contributing 13 digs and two aces while Olander stuffed the stat sheet with three blocks and an ace.

Paola Batista&nbsp;chipped in six kills on .211 efficiency and four digs, while fellow freshman&nbsp;Brylynn Wicker&nbsp;supplied three kills and a pair of block assists.

Defensively,&nbsp;Mina Kaneko&nbsp;anchored the back row with a team-high 15 digs and two aces, continuing her climb among Barton's all-time dig leaders.

Alternating between its three setters,&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;guided the offense with 16 assists, 7 digs, and two aces,&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;handed out 12 assists and six digs, and&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;chipped in seven assists and a dig in third set action.

Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- 7th Single Season Digs (546) – surpassed Hanna Miller's 546 (2022) – 3 shy of Cristin Haines' 564 (2006)- 5th Career Digs (1003) – surpassed Mylena Testoni's 1,014 (2020-21) – 103 away from Tasiah Nunnery's 1121 (2020-2023)

Aubrey Olander- 20th Single Season Total Blocks (143) – 12 shy of top ten- 5th Career Total Blocks (264) – 3 shy of Julie Williams' 270 (1993)- 5th Single Season Assisted Blocks (123) – 1 shy of Danielle Geronymo's 124 (1997) and 4 away from Sarah Schinstock's 127 (2005)

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 </figure>The sixth-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team took care of business Wednesday evening inside the Barton Gym, sweeping Garden City Community College 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 31-29).Barton controlled the opening two sets with steady offensive rhythm before Garden City refused to go quietly in the third, trading blows through 18 ties in a back-and-forth finish. After fending off four set points, the Cougars finally broke through on their third match point to complete the sweep.The win marked Barton's tenth straight and secured at least a share of its third consecutive KJCCC championship with one regular-season contest remaining.Barton improves to 14-1 in league play and 27-5 overall, while the Broncbusters fall to 8-7 in conference and 11-13 on the year.The Cougars close out the regular season Saturday with a 6:00 p.m. first serve against Cloud County Community College, ahead of next Wednesday's KJCCC postseason opener.Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;led a balanced Cougar attack with eight kills apiece, Cristiny adding three aces and 11 digs while Pruitt posted a team-best .467 hitting efficiency and team leading four blocks.Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;followed with seven kills each, Stamenkovic contributing 13 digs and two aces while Olander stuffed the stat sheet with three blocks and an ace.Paola Batista&nbsp;chipped in six kills on .211 efficiency and four digs, while fellow freshman&nbsp;Brylynn Wicker&nbsp;supplied three kills and a pair of block assists.Defensively,&nbsp;Mina Kaneko&nbsp;anchored the back row with a team-high 15 digs and two aces, continuing her climb among Barton's all-time dig leaders.Alternating between its three setters,&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;guided the offense with 16 assists, 7 digs, and two aces,&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;handed out 12 assists and six digs, and&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;chipped in seven assists and a dig in third set action.Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- 7th Single Season Digs (546) – surpassed Hanna Miller's 546 (2022) – 3 shy of Cristin Haines' 564 (2006)- 5th Career Digs (1003) – surpassed Mylena Testoni's 1,014 (2020-21) – 103 away from Tasiah Nunnery's 1121 (2020-2023)Aubrey Olander- 20th Single Season Total Blocks (143) – 12 shy of top ten- 5th Career Total Blocks (264) – 3 shy of Julie Williams' 270 (1993)- 5th Single Season Assisted Blocks (123) – 1 shy of Danielle Geronymo's 124 (1997) and 4 away from Sarah Schinstock's 127 (2005)

Crown clinched, No. 6 Barton Volleyball secures share of title with sweep of Garden City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be without running back Isiah Pacheco for their high-profile showdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after their leading rusher sprained a knee ligament in last week's win over the Washington Commanders.

Pacheco did not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs turned their attention to the rematch of last year's AFC championship game, which means Kareem Hunt is in line for more carries with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell backing him up.

Pacheco, who has 329 yards rushing through the first eight weeks, carried 12 times for 58 yards before hurting his knee late in Monday night's win. Pacheco also missed a chunk of last season when he fractured his fibula in a game against Cincinnati.

“We'll just see. He's moving around. But tough kid,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday. “There was a point where he wanted to go back in (Monday) and I wouldn't let him. That's how he's wired. You have to cut his legs off to stop him.”

Hunt has primarily been the short-yardage back for Kansas City this season. The club's 2017 third-round pick returned to the Chiefs last year, after Pacheco got hurt in Week 2, and filled in admirably for them despite having missed the previous offseason and training camp while recovering from his own injury.

He signed a $1.5 million contract in March to stay with Kansas City, though incentives could push the value much higher.

“He's probably in better shape, just in overall better shape, not that he was in terrible shape before,” Reid said. “But he's had a year to do it, and kind of get back in the swing after having a little bit of a layoff there.”

The biggest question is whether Hunt can sustain his effectiveness with additional carries. He has yet to run the ball more than 13 times in a game this season, and he only had four carries in a win over the Raiders two weeks ago.

“I feel the best I've felt the last three or four years,” Hunt said. “Body is feeling good.”

Smith, a seventh-round pick in the April draft, had started to earn more playing time even before Pacheco got hurt. The former college wide receiver ran 14 times against the Raiders, mostly in the fourth quarter as Kansas City was trying to finish off a 31-0 rout, and he was effective even though the Las Vegas defense knew he would be getting the ball.

Mitchell is the wild card in the equation. He ran for nearly 1,000 yards during the 2021 season in San Francisco, but his playing time dwindled the following two seasons, and he missed all of last year while recovering from a hamstring injury.

“A lot of guys wouldn't even come back from that thing,” Reid said. “He battled back, and you could see him getting better every week through camp, and progressing through now. He takes a lot of reps with the scout-team group."

Whomever gets the carries against Buffalo could benefit from the return of standout right guard Trey Smith, who missed last week's win over the Commanders with back spasms. Smith returned to the practice field Wednesday.

“He did the walk-through this morning,” Reid said. “We'll just see how he does.”

NOTES: The Chiefs appear to be reuniting with DT Mike Pennel, who was released by Cincinnati earlier this week. The veteran's jersey was in their locker room Wednesday, though the team had not announced the signing. The Chiefs were in the market for some help after rookie Omarr Norman-Lott sustained a season-ending knee injury. ... LT Josh Simmons remained away from the team while dealing with a family situation. Jaylon Moore is expected to start his fourth straight game Sunday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1704071979286.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be without running back Isiah Pacheco for their high-profile showdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after their leading rusher sprained a knee ligament in last week's win over the Washington Commanders.Pacheco did not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs turned their attention to the rematch of last year's AFC championship game, which means Kareem Hunt is in line for more carries with Brashard Smith and Elijah Mitchell backing him up.Pacheco, who has 329 yards rushing through the first eight weeks, carried 12 times for 58 yards before hurting his knee late in Monday night's win. Pacheco also missed a chunk of last season when he fractured his fibula in a game against Cincinnati.“We'll just see. He's moving around. But tough kid,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday. “There was a point where he wanted to go back in (Monday) and I wouldn't let him. That's how he's wired. You have to cut his legs off to stop him.”Hunt has primarily been the short-yardage back for Kansas City this season. The club's 2017 third-round pick returned to the Chiefs last year, after Pacheco got hurt in Week 2, and filled in admirably for them despite having missed the previous offseason and training camp while recovering from his own injury.He signed a $1.5 million contract in March to stay with Kansas City, though incentives could push the value much higher.“He's probably in better shape, just in overall better shape, not that he was in terrible shape before,” Reid said. “But he's had a year to do it, and kind of get back in the swing after having a little bit of a layoff there.”The biggest question is whether Hunt can sustain his effectiveness with additional carries. He has yet to run the ball more than 13 times in a game this season, and he only had four carries in a win over the Raiders two weeks ago.“I feel the best I've felt the last three or four years,” Hunt said. “Body is feeling good.”Smith, a seventh-round pick in the April draft, had started to earn more playing time even before Pacheco got hurt. The former college wide receiver ran 14 times against the Raiders, mostly in the fourth quarter as Kansas City was trying to finish off a 31-0 rout, and he was effective even though the Las Vegas defense knew he would be getting the ball.Mitchell is the wild card in the equation. He ran for nearly 1,000 yards during the 2021 season in San Francisco, but his playing time dwindled the following two seasons, and he missed all of last year while recovering from a hamstring injury.“A lot of guys wouldn't even come back from that thing,” Reid said. “He battled back, and you could see him getting better every week through camp, and progressing through now. He takes a lot of reps with the scout-team group."Whomever gets the carries against Buffalo could benefit from the return of standout right guard Trey Smith, who missed last week's win over the Commanders with back spasms. Smith returned to the practice field Wednesday.“He did the walk-through this morning,” Reid said. “We'll just see how he does.”NOTES: The Chiefs appear to be reuniting with DT Mike Pennel, who was released by Cincinnati earlier this week. The veteran's jersey was in their locker room Wednesday, though the team had not announced the signing. The Chiefs were in the market for some help after rookie Omarr Norman-Lott sustained a season-ending knee injury. ... LT Josh Simmons remained away from the team while dealing with a family situation. Jaylon Moore is expected to start his fourth straight game Sunday.

Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco expected to miss Sunday showdown against the Bills with knee injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on Blake Snell’s first and third pitches, the first consecutive home runs to start a Series game. Yesavage, a precocious 22-year-old right-hander who began his season pitching before 327 fans in Class A, broke the prior rookie record of 11 strikeouts set by Don Newcombe for the Dodgers in 1949. Toronto leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup and can dethrone the defending champions back home when the Series resumes Friday night at Rogers Centre.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays hit the first back-to-back homers to begin a game in World Series history Wednesday night when Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on the first and third pitches by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Blake Snell. Leadoff hitter Schneider delivered his first career playoff homer on Snell’s very first pitch in Game 5, hammering a high fastball to left. Guerrero then blasted an 0-1 fastball to left for his Blue Jays-record eighth homer of the postseason, hitting it 394 feet. The star slugger also homered in Game 4 of the World Series, connecting off Shohei Ohtani.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell came into the World Series on a dominant roll. That ended abruptly against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time Cy Young Award winner gave up two home runs on his first three pitches in Game 5, then faltered again late in a 6-1 loss Wednesday night that put the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of a Fall Classic defeat. The Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and can steal the title away from LA with a win Friday in Game 6 in Toronto.

GENEVA (AP) — The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh. The International Olympic Committee says they “mutually agreed that they will end their cooperation on the Olympic Esports Games.” It is a rare failure for a Saudi-backed sports project that is a key part of the Vision 2030 program driven by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia already hosts the Esports World Cup which has shooter games like Call of Duty and Street Fighter that always shaped to be an issue for the IOC to endorse.

TOKYO (AP) — A lot of Japanese have been glued to their computers or TV sets recently, cheering for Shohei Ohtani in the World Series. Hideyuki Kamimura, who heads a dental clinic in a town north of Tokyo, one of the fans, hasn’t given up. For fans, Ohtani has been just about perfect _ delivering home run after home run, pitching great, even stealing, and handsome, as well as having a great personality, like humbly picking up garbage at the games. No wonder Ohtani is popping up in endorsements, seemingly everywhere one turns in Tokyo, from Seiko watches and bottled water to cosmetics.

Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport. Snowboarder Bea Kim is concerned about the future of winter sports as glaciers retreat. Canadian skier Marion Thénault has adjusted her travel to reduce her carbon footprint. American skier Julia Kern trains in slushy conditions due to warmer winters. The inconsistent weather is challenging for athletes preparing for events like the Olympics. Sports such as ski mountaineering, which will make its Olympic debut, may have to hold races at higher elevations in the future.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary while on leave due to his arrest on federal gambling charges. Nor will Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who has also been placed on leave by the league after his arrest on gambling-related charges last week. That's according to two people with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because details were not released publicly. Both of their salaries are being withheld while the cases play out. Additionally, Rozier’s attorney says that a federal lien filed with regard to the player’s tax bill in 2021 was satisfied.

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.

NEW YORK (AP) — The stakes for all these U.S. skiers, skaters, snowboarders and sliders over the next 100 days could not be more clear. A chance for Olympic glory. A chance to compete for a gold medal. And this year, for the first time, a chance to make $100,000. Thanks to a recent record $100 million donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, athletes who make the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic teams starting next year in Milan-Cortina will be eligible to receive a $100,000 grant when they retire.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their slumping lineup for Game 5 of the World Series. The changes did absolutely nothing to prevent another dismal offensive performance by their powerhouse lineup. The Dodgers managed just four hits against Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage and his bullpen during the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory. Kiké Hernández’s third-inning homer was the Dodgers’ only extra-base hit, and they struck out a whopping 15 times. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts down in the order for the first time in four years and benched Andy Pages.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final	Toronto	6	L.A. Dodgers	1

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	6	Toronto	3

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on Blake Snell’s first and third pitches, the first consecutive home runs to start a Series game. Yesavage, a precocious 22-year-old right-hander who began his season pitching before 327 fans in Class A, broke the prior rookie record of 11 strikeouts set by Don Newcombe for the Dodgers in 1949. Toronto leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup and can dethrone the defending champions back home when the Series resumes Friday night at Rogers Centre.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays hit the first back-to-back homers to begin a game in World Series history Wednesday night when Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on the first and third pitches by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Blake Snell. Leadoff hitter Schneider delivered his first career playoff homer on Snell’s very first pitch in Game 5, hammering a high fastball to left. Guerrero then blasted an 0-1 fastball to left for his Blue Jays-record eighth homer of the postseason, hitting it 394 feet. The star slugger also homered in Game 4 of the World Series, connecting off Shohei Ohtani.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell came into the World Series on a dominant roll. That ended abruptly against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time Cy Young Award winner gave up two home runs on his first three pitches in Game 5, then faltered again late in a 6-1 loss Wednesday night that put the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of a Fall Classic defeat. The Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and can steal the title away from LA with a win Friday in Game 6 in Toronto.GENEVA (AP) — The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh. The International Olympic Committee says they “mutually agreed that they will end their cooperation on the Olympic Esports Games.” It is a rare failure for a Saudi-backed sports project that is a key part of the Vision 2030 program driven by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia already hosts the Esports World Cup which has shooter games like Call of Duty and Street Fighter that always shaped to be an issue for the IOC to endorse.TOKYO (AP) — A lot of Japanese have been glued to their computers or TV sets recently, cheering for Shohei Ohtani in the World Series. Hideyuki Kamimura, who heads a dental clinic in a town north of Tokyo, one of the fans, hasn’t given up. For fans, Ohtani has been just about perfect _ delivering home run after home run, pitching great, even stealing, and handsome, as well as having a great personality, like humbly picking up garbage at the games. No wonder Ohtani is popping up in endorsements, seemingly everywhere one turns in Tokyo, from Seiko watches and bottled water to cosmetics.Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport. Snowboarder Bea Kim is concerned about the future of winter sports as glaciers retreat. Canadian skier Marion Thénault has adjusted her travel to reduce her carbon footprint. American skier Julia Kern trains in slushy conditions due to warmer winters. The inconsistent weather is challenging for athletes preparing for events like the Olympics. Sports such as ski mountaineering, which will make its Olympic debut, may have to hold races at higher elevations in the future.Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary while on leave due to his arrest on federal gambling charges. Nor will Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who has also been placed on leave by the league after his arrest on gambling-related charges last week. That's according to two people with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because details were not released publicly. Both of their salaries are being withheld while the cases play out. Additionally, Rozier’s attorney says that a federal lien filed with regard to the player’s tax bill in 2021 was satisfied.Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.NEW YORK (AP) — The stakes for all these U.S. skiers, skaters, snowboarders and sliders over the next 100 days could not be more clear. A chance for Olympic glory. A chance to compete for a gold medal. And this year, for the first time, a chance to make $100,000. Thanks to a recent record $100 million donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, athletes who make the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic teams starting next year in Milan-Cortina will be eligible to receive a $100,000 grant when they retire.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their slumping lineup for Game 5 of the World Series. The changes did absolutely nothing to prevent another dismal offensive performance by their powerhouse lineup. The Dodgers managed just four hits against Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage and his bullpen during the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory. Kiké Hernández’s third-inning homer was the Dodgers’ only extra-base hit, and they struck out a whopping 15 times. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts down in the order for the first time in four years and benched Andy Pages.FinalsMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final	Toronto	6	L.A. Dodgers	1NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	6	Toronto	3

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The Jayhawks were the preseason No. 1 team last season and never lived up to the hype. They were bounced by Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament, then were beaten by Arkansas in the first round of the NCAAs. Just about everyone from that team is gone now, replaced by a few select transfers and a freshman class that should be among the best in the nation. Darryn Peterson could be the No. 1 NBA draft pick next year.

Peterson is exactly the kind of player that Kansas has not had the past few years: He can score even when the Jayhawks run bad offense. The 18-year-old from Prolific Prep in Napa, California, was a McDonald's All-American after averaging more than 30 points per game last season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761740734109.jpeg" alt="Kansas head coach Bill Self rects on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCF in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas head coach Bill Self rects on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCF in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>No. 19 Kansas (21-13, 11-9 Big 12)</h2>The Jayhawks were the preseason No. 1 team last season and never lived up to the hype. They were bounced by Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament, then were beaten by Arkansas in the first round of the NCAAs. Just about everyone from that team is gone now, replaced by a few select transfers and a freshman class that should be among the best in the nation. Darryn Peterson could be the No. 1 NBA draft pick next year.<h2>Players to watch</h2>Peterson is exactly the kind of player that Kansas has not had the past few years: He can score even when the Jayhawks run bad offense. The 18-year-old from Prolific Prep in Napa, California, was a McDonald's All-American after averaging more than 30 points per game last season.<h2>Departures and arrivals</h2>Longtime mainstays Hunter Dickinson, K.J. Adams Jr. and Dajuan Harris Jr. all graduated, as did Zeke Mayo, one of the few transfers who worked out last season. AJ Storr transferred to Ole Miss after a disappointing season, Rylan Griffen headed to Texas A&amp;M and Rakease Passmore and David Coit Jr. transferred to Maryland.Tre White arrived from Illinois, Jayden Dawson came from Loyola and Melvin Council Jr. joined from St. Bonaventure. Peterson is part of a six-man freshman class that includes elite prospects Kohl Rosario, Samis Calderon and French center Paul Mbiya.<h2>Top games</h2>The Jayhawks open against Green Bay on Nov. 3 before a trip to No. 25 North Carolina four days later. They also play No. 6 Duke in New York, Notre Dame and Syracuse in Las Vegas, No. 4 UConn at Allen Fieldhouse on Dec. 2, and Missouri in the Border War in Kansas City.Big 12 play ends with a brutal stretch that includes No. 2 Houston, No. 13 Arizona, a trip to Arizona State and rival Kansas State.<h2>Facts and figures</h2>Kansas has not made it out of the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2022, when it won the national title. ... The Jayhawks had been the preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 each of the past two seasons. ... Kansas has lost double-digit games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1998-99 and ‘99-00 seasons. ... The Jayhawks were a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season, their worst seed under Bill Self. They were an 8-seed in 2000 under Roy Williams. ... Self has won 831 games, two behind Cliff Ellis for No. 12 on the Division I list.