- Erin Beck, head coach of Great Bend Football

- Jim Cartisser, head coach of Barton CC Volleyball

- Zach Baird, head coach of Hoisington Football

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KStateSports.com D. Scott Fritchen Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;knew before the season that the Wildcats would have three bye weeks this fall. While each bye week in part allowed some players to recover from injuries, and allowed for some development of younger players, Klieman in his weekly news conference on Monday admitted, "I think everybody would agree three was probably too many."&nbsp;

"You get into a rhythm and want to play," Klieman continued. "When we played early in August, we knew we had three bye weeks, but it's hard to get into a rhythm. We're going to play three games in a row. I'm glad we're able to do that."

This past week included rest for veterans due to their wear and tear, and developmental drills, and lifting weights and watching game film.&nbsp; 

The NCAA's summer ruling to reduce roster size has apparently taken a toll on the Wildcats.

"We're down more bodies than I've ever been down before," Klieman said. "Part of that is our roster number is so small, and we have a bunch of guys hurt. But that's everybody right now. In the past, you always had those numbers, which we don't anymore. It's piecing it together.&nbsp; 

"Practice is different out there right now."&nbsp; 

Klieman said that his two scout-team running backs during the bye week were safeties&nbsp;Jet Dineen&nbsp;and Mike Bergeron due to a lack of numbers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

K-State standout junior running back&nbsp;Dylan Edwards&nbsp;is no longer a member of the team after missing action on the field much of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Last week, he decided to redshirt and that he was going to leave the program," Klieman said. "I wish him well. It's unfortunate, but I wish him well."&nbsp; 

The show goes on, and this week it's all systems go for K-State, 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12 Conference, which prepares to visit Oklahoma State, 1-8 and 0-6, in Saturday's 11:00 a.m. kickoff at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp; 

K-State's final three regular-season games include playing at Oklahoma State, then playing at No. 13 Utah, and then returning to Manhattan to face Colorado on Senior Day.

As for any formal team discussion regarding the fact K-State must win two of its final three games in order to become bowl eligible?

"Our kids are smart enough to know what we have to do, but we can't focus on what is three weeks from now," Klieman said. "We need to focus on today and on what we need to do this week to be successful."&nbsp; 

K-State suffered a 43-20 loss to No. 13 Texas Tech prior to its bye week. Afterward the game against the Red Raiders, preseason All-Big 12 junior middle linebacker&nbsp;Austin Romaine, whose 66 total tackles and seven tackles for loss lead the team, appeared for postgame interviews following another game in which he wore a protective cast or club over his hand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Turns out it was the final time Romaine, a team captain, would speak this season.&nbsp; 

Klieman announced on Monday that the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Romaine will miss the remainder of the season for the Wildcats, leaving them without one of their top playmakers.

"We needed to get something done for him," Klieman said. "The club was kind of a stopgap a little bit. He and I talked before that game and then after that game. We decided to shelve him the rest of the year."&nbsp; 

In Romaine's absence, senior weakside linebacker Des Purnell will slide into the middle linebacker position and shoulder a majority of the defensive leadership duties with&nbsp;Rex Van Wyhe&nbsp;playing a backup role.&nbsp;Asa Newsom, who spent a part of the season injured, will start at weakside linebacker with junior Ohio State transfer&nbsp;Gabe Powers&nbsp;playing behind him.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Sometimes that call is coming into you and you have to tell everybody what's going on," Klieman said. "Des understands our defense as well as anybody. Now he's going to be thrust into a bigger role. He's a senior, he'll be fine, he can do that."&nbsp; 

Klieman looks for positives of having three bye weeks. He believes that the bye weeks allowed players such as star senior safety&nbsp;VJ Payne, seventh-year offensive lineman&nbsp;Taylor Poitier, and Purnell to recover and play in games.&nbsp; 

"That's been a huge thing for us on those bye weeks," Klieman said.

But K-State has experienced disadvantages along the way as well — things simply out of Klieman's control.

"What you wished with three bye weeks is a roster of 120 kids so you can practice your freshmen and walk-ons," Klieman said. "We don't have enough players to do that. We had four defensive linemen practice last week that are either redshirting or not in that two-deep, but you can't practice four or five plays in a row before you have to take a break because those guys can't play every play.

"We were able to get some individual stuff done and more special teams work than we've been able to do in the past just because we've had to have different ways to practice," Klieman said. "But just going team against team, that's what typically you do on bye week, but we don't have enough numbers to do that."&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>KStateSports.com</figcaption>
 </figure>KStateSports.com D. Scott Fritchen Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;knew before the season that the Wildcats would have three bye weeks this fall. While each bye week in part allowed some players to recover from injuries, and allowed for some development of younger players, Klieman in his weekly news conference on Monday admitted, "I think everybody would agree three was probably too many."&nbsp;"You get into a rhythm and want to play," Klieman continued. "When we played early in August, we knew we had three bye weeks, but it's hard to get into a rhythm. We're going to play three games in a row. I'm glad we're able to do that."This past week included rest for veterans due to their wear and tear, and developmental drills, and lifting weights and watching game film.&nbsp; The NCAA's summer ruling to reduce roster size has apparently taken a toll on the Wildcats."We're down more bodies than I've ever been down before," Klieman said. "Part of that is our roster number is so small, and we have a bunch of guys hurt. But that's everybody right now. In the past, you always had those numbers, which we don't anymore. It's piecing it together.&nbsp; "Practice is different out there right now."&nbsp; Klieman said that his two scout-team running backs during the bye week were safeties&nbsp;Jet Dineen&nbsp;and Mike Bergeron due to a lack of numbers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-State standout junior running back&nbsp;Dylan Edwards&nbsp;is no longer a member of the team after missing action on the field much of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Last week, he decided to redshirt and that he was going to leave the program," Klieman said. "I wish him well. It's unfortunate, but I wish him well."&nbsp; The show goes on, and this week it's all systems go for K-State, 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12 Conference, which prepares to visit Oklahoma State, 1-8 and 0-6, in Saturday's 11:00 a.m. kickoff at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp; K-State's final three regular-season games include playing at Oklahoma State, then playing at No. 13 Utah, and then returning to Manhattan to face Colorado on Senior Day.As for any formal team discussion regarding the fact K-State must win two of its final three games in order to become bowl eligible?"Our kids are smart enough to know what we have to do, but we can't focus on what is three weeks from now," Klieman said. "We need to focus on today and on what we need to do this week to be successful."&nbsp; K-State suffered a 43-20 loss to No. 13 Texas Tech prior to its bye week. Afterward the game against the Red Raiders, preseason All-Big 12 junior middle linebacker&nbsp;Austin Romaine, whose 66 total tackles and seven tackles for loss lead the team, appeared for postgame interviews following another game in which he wore a protective cast or club over his hand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Turns out it was the final time Romaine, a team captain, would speak this season.&nbsp; Klieman announced on Monday that the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Romaine will miss the remainder of the season for the Wildcats, leaving them without one of their top playmakers."We needed to get something done for him," Klieman said. "The club was kind of a stopgap a little bit. He and I talked before that game and then after that game. We decided to shelve him the rest of the year."&nbsp; In Romaine's absence, senior weakside linebacker Des Purnell will slide into the middle linebacker position and shoulder a majority of the defensive leadership duties with&nbsp;Rex Van Wyhe&nbsp;playing a backup role.&nbsp;Asa Newsom, who spent a part of the season injured, will start at weakside linebacker with junior Ohio State transfer&nbsp;Gabe Powers&nbsp;playing behind him.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Sometimes that call is coming into you and you have to tell everybody what's going on," Klieman said. "Des understands our defense as well as anybody. Now he's going to be thrust into a bigger role. He's a senior, he'll be fine, he can do that."&nbsp; Klieman looks for positives of having three bye weeks. He believes that the bye weeks allowed players such as star senior safety&nbsp;VJ Payne, seventh-year offensive lineman&nbsp;Taylor Poitier, and Purnell to recover and play in games.&nbsp; "That's been a huge thing for us on those bye weeks," Klieman said.But K-State has experienced disadvantages along the way as well — things simply out of Klieman's control."What you wished with three bye weeks is a roster of 120 kids so you can practice your freshmen and walk-ons," Klieman said. "We don't have enough players to do that. We had four defensive linemen practice last week that are either redshirting or not in that two-deep, but you can't practice four or five plays in a row before you have to take a break because those guys can't play every play."We were able to get some individual stuff done and more special teams work than we've been able to do in the past just because we've had to have different ways to practice," Klieman said. "But just going team against team, that's what typically you do on bye week, but we don't have enough numbers to do that."&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State Navigated the Final Bye Week in Creative Ways

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 55 in a double-overtime game at Indiana on Oct. 23. Jokic scored 25 of Denver’s 39 points in the first quarter. He missed adding to his league-leading six triple-doubles with six assists. The Serbian big man was 5 of 6 on 3-pointers and made 14 of 16 free throws. James Harden scored 23 points — making all 10 of his free throws — for the spiraling Clippers.

DALLAS (AP) — Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been indicted in Texas on a misdemeanor charge for failing to report an aggravated assault. The incident allegedly occurred last year in suburban Dallas. A Dallas County grand jury indicted Sneed on Tuesday. The indictment relates to an alleged shooting on December 6, 2024, involving Sneed and another man, Tekonzae Williams. Williams faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Titans say they are aware of the legal matter and are in contact with NFL security. Sneed was placed on injured reserve last month with a quadricep injury.

A $2.8 billion NCAA settlement will let schools pay athletes directly, ending the amateur model that defined college sports for over a century. But many fear women will be left behind, with roster limits threatening opportunities in non-revenue sports and underfunded schools like HBCUs facing even greater strain. Female athletes argue the plan favors men’s football and basketball, lacking safeguards to ensure gender equity or Title IX compliance.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The coach says they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate. Schottenheimer held his first media availability Wednesday since Kneeland’s death during their bye last week. The Cowboys will resume practice Thursday. Police in Frisco said Kneeland was found dead early last Thursday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Players were off Wednesday after two days with team meetings and breakout sessions with grief specialists. There was also a private memorial candlelight vigil Tuesday night.

A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor. He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida. That carries a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if he's convicted. His lawyer said the 37-year-old Brown would return to his home Florida while the case proceeds. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown's lawyer says it was his own gun.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Russell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants' starting quarterback job again. Wilson is set to be the backup this weekend after interim coach Mike Kafka instead chose Jameis Winston to be the starter with rookie Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. Wilson turns 37 on Nov. 29 and does not have an NFL contract beyond this season. He said he has not asked for his release and wants to see things through with the Giants.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 55 points to tie the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season. The Nuggets had previously been winless in games where Jokic scored 50 or more points. This marks their sixth straight victory. Jokic has been on a historic run, becoming the first player in NBA history to average a 35-point triple-double while shooting 60% or better over a six-game stretch. Coach David Adelman praised Jokic's preparation and performance, calling it unforgettable.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to charges he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former closer Emmanuel Clase, has also been charged in the alleged scheme. Ortiz appeared Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, Clase, the Guardian’s former closer, will be arraigned at the same courthouse Thursday. The two natives of the Dominican Republic have been on paid leave since July, when Major League Baseball began investigating what it said was unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Following the indictments, the league announced new limits on betting on individual pitches.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season due to a hip fracture. The team announced Wednesday that Beal will undergo surgery next week and is expected to recover in six to nine months. He got injured last Saturday against Phoenix, his former team. Beal, a three-time All-Star, played only six games this season. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has an ankle and foot sprain with no timetable for return. He missed his fifth game of the season on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Leonard is receiving treatment and will travel with the team on its upcoming trip.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	N-Y Rangers	7	Tampa Bay	3	 Final OT	Edmonton	2	Philadelphia	1	 Final	Utah	5	Buffalo	2	 Final OT	New Jersey	4	Chicago	3

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Houston	78	Oakland	45	 Final	(20)Tennessee	99	North Florida	66

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 55 in a double-overtime game at Indiana on Oct. 23. Jokic scored 25 of Denver’s 39 points in the first quarter. He missed adding to his league-leading six triple-doubles with six assists. The Serbian big man was 5 of 6 on 3-pointers and made 14 of 16 free throws. James Harden scored 23 points — making all 10 of his free throws — for the spiraling Clippers.DALLAS (AP) — Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been indicted in Texas on a misdemeanor charge for failing to report an aggravated assault. The incident allegedly occurred last year in suburban Dallas. A Dallas County grand jury indicted Sneed on Tuesday. The indictment relates to an alleged shooting on December 6, 2024, involving Sneed and another man, Tekonzae Williams. Williams faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The Titans say they are aware of the legal matter and are in contact with NFL security. Sneed was placed on injured reserve last month with a quadricep injury.A $2.8 billion NCAA settlement will let schools pay athletes directly, ending the amateur model that defined college sports for over a century. But many fear women will be left behind, with roster limits threatening opportunities in non-revenue sports and underfunded schools like HBCUs facing even greater strain. Female athletes argue the plan favors men’s football and basketball, lacking safeguards to ensure gender equity or Title IX compliance.FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The coach says they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate. Schottenheimer held his first media availability Wednesday since Kneeland’s death during their bye last week. The Cowboys will resume practice Thursday. Police in Frisco said Kneeland was found dead early last Thursday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Players were off Wednesday after two days with team meetings and breakout sessions with grief specialists. There was also a private memorial candlelight vigil Tuesday night.A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor. He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida. That carries a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if he's convicted. His lawyer said the 37-year-old Brown would return to his home Florida while the case proceeds. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown's lawyer says it was his own gun.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Russell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants' starting quarterback job again. Wilson is set to be the backup this weekend after interim coach Mike Kafka instead chose Jameis Winston to be the starter with rookie Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. Wilson turns 37 on Nov. 29 and does not have an NFL contract beyond this season. He said he has not asked for his release and wants to see things through with the Giants.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 55 points to tie the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season. The Nuggets had previously been winless in games where Jokic scored 50 or more points. This marks their sixth straight victory. Jokic has been on a historic run, becoming the first player in NBA history to average a 35-point triple-double while shooting 60% or better over a six-game stretch. Coach David Adelman praised Jokic's preparation and performance, calling it unforgettable.NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to charges he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former closer Emmanuel Clase, has also been charged in the alleged scheme. Ortiz appeared Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, Clase, the Guardian’s former closer, will be arraigned at the same courthouse Thursday. The two natives of the Dominican Republic have been on paid leave since July, when Major League Baseball began investigating what it said was unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Following the indictments, the league announced new limits on betting on individual pitches.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season due to a hip fracture. The team announced Wednesday that Beal will undergo surgery next week and is expected to recover in six to nine months. He got injured last Saturday against Phoenix, his former team. Beal, a three-time All-Star, played only six games this season. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard has an ankle and foot sprain with no timetable for return. He missed his fifth game of the season on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Leonard is receiving treatment and will travel with the team on its upcoming trip.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	N-Y Rangers	7	Tampa Bay	3	 Final OT	Edmonton	2	Philadelphia	1	 Final	Utah	5	Buffalo	2	 Final OT	New Jersey	4	Chicago	3TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Houston	78	Oakland	45	 Final	(20)Tennessee	99	North Florida	66

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Class 6A Manhattan (8-2) at Maize (10-0) Derby (7-3) at Wichita Northwest (9-1) Olathe Northwest (7-3) at Olathe West (9-1) Shawnee Mission Northwest (7-3) at Gardner Edgerton (8-2)

Class 5A Hays (8-2) at Great Bend (10-0) Salina South (3-7) at Salina Central (9-1) Leavenworth (9-1) at No. 1 Basehor-Linwood (10-0) Mill Valley (8-2) at St. James (9-1)

Class 4A Wellington (8-2) at Kapaun Mt. Carmel (9-1) Augusta (5-5) at Wamego (8-2) Bishop Miege (5-5) at Eudora (9-1) Ottawa (7-3) at Labette County (8-2)

Class 3A Pratt (9-1) at Andale (10-0) Cheney (7-3) at Rock Creek (10-0) Jefferson West (8-2) at Topeka Hayden (10-0) Holton (6-4) at Santa Fe Trail (10-0)

Class 2A Phillipsburg (7-3) at Southeast of Saline (10-0) Garden Plain (9-1) at Hoisington (9-0) Sabetha (9-1) at Nemaha Central (10-0) Osage City (9-1) at Caney Valley (8-1)

Class 1A Hutchinson Trinity (8-2) at Sterling (10-0) Moundridge (8-2) at Smith Center (10-0) Rossville (9-1) at St. Mary’s Colgan (10-0) Riverside (8-2) at Jackson Heights (10-0)

8-man Division I Sylvan-Lucas (9-1) at Little River (9-1) Lincoln (9-1) at Ell-Saline (9-1) Wichita Ccounty (8-2) at South Central (9-0) WaKeeney-Trego (10-0) at Hill City (9-1)

8-man Division II Frankfort (6-4) at Axtell (9-1) Linn (7-3) at Hanover (10-0) Victoria (9-0) at Hutchinson Central Christian (10-0) Hodgeman County (9-1) at Wallace County (10-0)

6-man Tescott (8-2) at Peabody-Burns (8-2) Otis-Bison (5-5) at Cunningham (9-1) Pawnee Heights (6-4) at South Barber (9-1) Ingalls (9-1) at Weskan (9-1)

Class 6A Manhattan (8-2) at Maize (10-0) Derby (7-3) at Wichita Northwest (9-1) Olathe Northwest (7-3) at Olathe West (9-1) Shawnee Mission Northwest (7-3) at Gardner Edgerton (8-2) Class 5A Hays (8-2) at Great Bend (10-0) Salina South (3-7) at Salina Central (9-1) Leavenworth (9-1) at No. 1 Basehor-Linwood (10-0) Mill Valley (8-2) at St. James (9-1)Class 4A Wellington (8-2) at Kapaun Mt. Carmel (9-1) Augusta (5-5) at Wamego (8-2) Bishop Miege (5-5) at Eudora (9-1) Ottawa (7-3) at Labette County (8-2)Class 3A Pratt (9-1) at Andale (10-0) Cheney (7-3) at Rock Creek (10-0) Jefferson West (8-2) at Topeka Hayden (10-0) Holton (6-4) at Santa Fe Trail (10-0)Class 2A Phillipsburg (7-3) at Southeast of Saline (10-0) Garden Plain (9-1) at Hoisington (9-0) Sabetha (9-1) at Nemaha Central (10-0) Osage City (9-1) at Caney Valley (8-1)Class 1A Hutchinson Trinity (8-2) at Sterling (10-0) Moundridge (8-2) at Smith Center (10-0) Rossville (9-1) at St. Mary’s Colgan (10-0) Riverside (8-2) at Jackson Heights (10-0)8-man Division I Sylvan-Lucas (9-1) at Little River (9-1) Lincoln (9-1) at Ell-Saline (9-1) Wichita Ccounty (8-2) at South Central (9-0) WaKeeney-Trego (10-0) at Hill City (9-1)8-man Division II Frankfort (6-4) at Axtell (9-1) Linn (7-3) at Hanover (10-0) Victoria (9-0) at Hutchinson Central Christian (10-0) Hodgeman County (9-1) at Wallace County (10-0) 6-man Tescott (8-2) at Peabody-Burns (8-2) Otis-Bison (5-5) at Cunningham (9-1) Pawnee Heights (6-4) at South Barber (9-1) Ingalls (9-1) at Weskan (9-1)

State Sectional Playoff Pairings

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kohl Rosario scored 16 points to help make up for the&nbsp;absence of fellow freshman Darryn Peterson,&nbsp;and No. 25 Kansas bounced back from last week's loss to North Carolina with a 77-46 rout of Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.

Flory Bidunga added 12 points while Bryson Tiller and Tre White had 11 apiece for the Jayhawks (2-1), who held the Islanders (1-3) to 32% shooting while winning their 22nd consecutive nonconference home game.

Peterson, the nation's No. 1 recruit, scored 21 points in his debut against Green Bay and 22 against the Tar Heels. He sat out Tuesday after his hamstring tightened up at shootaround earlier in the day, but coach Bill Self said he doesn't believe the injury will keep Peterson out of the starting lineup for long.

Peterson has been dealing with cramping issues early in the season.

The Jayhawks will certainly need their prospective NBA lottery pick in the coming weeks. They have high-profile games against the likes of No. 4 Duke, Notre Dame, Syracuse, third-ranked UConn and Missouri before Big 12 play begins.

Kansas was sloppy and sluggish without Peterson in the lineup early Tuesday night, but Rosario eventually lifted the team from its malaise. He threw down a series of alley-oop dunks, then began knocking down 3-pointers, helping the Jayhawks to pull away.

They led 38-18 at the break and used a 14-0 second-half run to bury a program that was in the NCAA Tournament two years ago.

Corpus Christi's leading scorer, Sheldon Williams, was held to eight points after going for a career-best 21 in a loss to Tarleton State last weekend. Franck Yetna led the Islanders with 11 points against the Jayhawks.

The Islanders finish a four-game road trip at Oklahoma State on Sunday.

The Jayhawks play Princeton on Saturday in their last home game until December.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762953981900.jpeg" alt="Kansas guard Kohl Rosario dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&amp;M Corpus Christi, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kohl Rosario scored 16 points to help make up for the&nbsp;absence of fellow freshman Darryn Peterson,&nbsp;and No. 25 Kansas bounced back from last week's loss to North Carolina with a 77-46 rout of Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.Flory Bidunga added 12 points while Bryson Tiller and Tre White had 11 apiece for the Jayhawks (2-1), who held the Islanders (1-3) to 32% shooting while winning their 22nd consecutive nonconference home game.Peterson, the nation's No. 1 recruit, scored 21 points in his debut against Green Bay and 22 against the Tar Heels. He sat out Tuesday after his hamstring tightened up at shootaround earlier in the day, but coach Bill Self said he doesn't believe the injury will keep Peterson out of the starting lineup for long.Peterson has been dealing with cramping issues early in the season.The Jayhawks will certainly need their prospective NBA lottery pick in the coming weeks. They have high-profile games against the likes of No. 4 Duke, Notre Dame, Syracuse, third-ranked UConn and Missouri before Big 12 play begins.Kansas was sloppy and sluggish without Peterson in the lineup early Tuesday night, but Rosario eventually lifted the team from its malaise. He threw down a series of alley-oop dunks, then began knocking down 3-pointers, helping the Jayhawks to pull away.They led 38-18 at the break and used a 14-0 second-half run to bury a program that was in the NCAA Tournament two years ago.Corpus Christi's leading scorer, Sheldon Williams, was held to eight points after going for a career-best 21 in a loss to Tarleton State last weekend. Franck Yetna led the Islanders with 11 points against the Jayhawks.<h2>Up next</h2>The Islanders finish a four-game road trip at Oklahoma State on Sunday.The Jayhawks play Princeton on Saturday in their last home game until December.

No. 25 Kansas cruises without Peterson to 77-46 rout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

The 17th‑ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team rebounded from a disappointing road loss to open its home slate Tuesday evening with an 85–80 victory over State Fair Community College.

The Cougars improved to 3–1 on the season, while the Roadrunners slipped to 3–3 overall.

Barton now turns its attention to hosting the weekend's Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic, featuring eight games across two days. Due to local high school football playoff scheduling, the Barton women will open Friday's action at 1:00 p.m. against Grayson College, followed by the Cougar men facing NOC‑Enid at 3:00 p.m. The Colby women and men close the evening with games against Redlands College (5:30 p.m.) and NOC‑Tonkawa (7:30 p.m.), respectively.

Switching opponents for Saturday's slate, Barton's women and men will play the 5:30/7:30 p.m. contests, while Colby's squads headline the 1:00/3:00 p.m. games.

Trailing early, Barton erased a mid‑opening frame deficit with an 11‑0 run, taking its first lead since 1–0 on a&nbsp;Jayden Ramirez&nbsp;floater at the 9:01 mark to spark a five‑point advantage.

The Cougars carried a 33–29 edge into halftime, but State Fair came out strong with a 10–2 burst to tie it at 39 early in the second half. From there, the teams traded blows until the final minutes.

With the score knotted at 70 and just under four minutes remaining,&nbsp;Aris Rodriguez&nbsp;buried his lone three‑pointer of the night to give Barton the lead for good.&nbsp;Mikey Williams&nbsp;followed with a key bucket to extend the margin to six, and&nbsp;Pavel Ivanov's second triple of the game provided the separation Barton needed, as the Cougars closed it out from the free‑throw line over the final seventy seconds.

Rodriguez led all scorers with 19 points, while&nbsp;Noah Williams&nbsp;added 17 points and nine rebounds. Ivanov also contributed 16 points and nine boards to round out Barton's top scoring trio.

Sebastian Muchitsch&nbsp;chipped in eight points and pulled down ten rebounds to help Barton to a plus‑four margin on the glass, while Ramirez directed the attack with nine points and a game‑high seven assists.

For State Fair, Ibraheem Sylla posted a 16‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double. Andin Ashford added 13 points and a team‑high five assists, while Gavin Q. Murphy scored 11. Malik Ndiaye narrowly missed a double‑double with eight points and ten rebounds, and Nate Wilder added nine points.

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 </figure>The 17th‑ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team rebounded from a disappointing road loss to open its home slate Tuesday evening with an 85–80 victory over State Fair Community College.The Cougars improved to 3–1 on the season, while the Roadrunners slipped to 3–3 overall.Barton now turns its attention to hosting the weekend's Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic, featuring eight games across two days. Due to local high school football playoff scheduling, the Barton women will open Friday's action at 1:00 p.m. against Grayson College, followed by the Cougar men facing NOC‑Enid at 3:00 p.m. The Colby women and men close the evening with games against Redlands College (5:30 p.m.) and NOC‑Tonkawa (7:30 p.m.), respectively.Switching opponents for Saturday's slate, Barton's women and men will play the 5:30/7:30 p.m. contests, while Colby's squads headline the 1:00/3:00 p.m. games.Trailing early, Barton erased a mid‑opening frame deficit with an 11‑0 run, taking its first lead since 1–0 on a&nbsp;Jayden Ramirez&nbsp;floater at the 9:01 mark to spark a five‑point advantage.The Cougars carried a 33–29 edge into halftime, but State Fair came out strong with a 10–2 burst to tie it at 39 early in the second half. From there, the teams traded blows until the final minutes.With the score knotted at 70 and just under four minutes remaining,&nbsp;Aris Rodriguez&nbsp;buried his lone three‑pointer of the night to give Barton the lead for good.&nbsp;Mikey Williams&nbsp;followed with a key bucket to extend the margin to six, and&nbsp;Pavel Ivanov's second triple of the game provided the separation Barton needed, as the Cougars closed it out from the free‑throw line over the final seventy seconds.Rodriguez led all scorers with 19 points, while&nbsp;Noah Williams&nbsp;added 17 points and nine rebounds. Ivanov also contributed 16 points and nine boards to round out Barton's top scoring trio.Sebastian Muchitsch&nbsp;chipped in eight points and pulled down ten rebounds to help Barton to a plus‑four margin on the glass, while Ramirez directed the attack with nine points and a game‑high seven assists.For State Fair, Ibraheem Sylla posted a 16‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double. Andin Ashford added 13 points and a team‑high five assists, while Gavin Q. Murphy scored 11. Malik Ndiaye narrowly missed a double‑double with eight points and ten rebounds, and Nate Wilder added nine points.

17th ranked Cougars win home opener 85-80 over State Fair

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason. Murphy got 27 first-place votes. Cincinnati’s Terry Francona was second, followed by Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson. The previous AL manager to win the award in consecutive seasons was Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash in 2020 and 2021. The only other NL manager was Bobby Cox for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after the Luka Doncic trade that backfired on the franchise. The move comes a day after Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont attended a 116-114 loss to Milwaukee during which fans again chanted “fire Nico.” It’s been a familiar scene since the blockbuster deal that brought Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers and angered the Dallas fan base. Harrison was in his fourth season and engineered three trades that helped Dallas on two deep playoff runs. The ill-fated Doncic deal and a slow start to the first full season without the young superstar led to a stunning downfall.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Major League Baseball and its affiliated sportsbooks offered a fast reaction Monday to the latest on a growing list of sports betting scandals. They capped bets on individual pitches at $200 and excluding them from parlays to keep those prop bets from jeopardizing the integrity of the sport. That decision came a day after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to purposely throw certain types of pitches that would pay off bets. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also arrested for allegedly providing inside information to gamblers. Despite these incidents, prop bets remain lucrative for leagues and sportsbooks.

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&amp;M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded out the same top five as in last week’s season-opening rankings. Texas Tech jumped two spots to No. 6, moving one notch ahead of Mississippi.

The NFL MVP race is heating up with standout performances from players like Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor, and Drake Maye. Stafford has become the favorite for the MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Rams to a win over San Francisco on Sunday. He made history by throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions in three consecutive games. Taylor is also a strong contender, tying with Patrick Mahomes for the third-best odds after a stellar game against Atlanta. Meanwhile, Maye has climbed to second place in the MVP odds, helping the Patriots achieve an 8-2 start this season.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes. Miami announced her as part of its women's golf signing class on Wednesday, the first day of the NCAA Division I signing window. She filled out her letter of intent last week at her high school near Mar-a-Lago. Miami couldn't acknowledge her signing until now because of NCAA rules. Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump and the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., committed to Miami in August 2024. She loves the coaches and the school's proximity to home. Her LPGA debut comes this week.

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference. No. 10 Texas visits No. 5 Georgia and No. 11 Oklahoma heads to No. 4 Alabama. No. 9 Notre Dame travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh aiming to boost its playoff resume. In the ACC, Virginia faces Duke and Miami hosts North Carolina State. The American Conference also heats up with South Florida visiting Navy. Michigan plays Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia enters Heisman Trophy picture. Michigan State's Jonathan Smith is on the hot seat with Spartans struggling.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't worried about Aaron Rodgers bouncing back after a tough game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers completed only 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards with a late touchdown and two interceptions. Tomlin says the Steelers need to improve on third downs and create more big plays to help out the NFL's oldest starting quarterback. Pittsburgh has struggled with third-down conversions, making only 21% over the last three weeks. Tomlin wants to see more from players other than DK Metcalf, who is frequently double-teamed. Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati on Sunday as it tries to hold onto its slim lead in the AFC North.

Rory McIlroy says he has spent 18 years chasing something. He finally got the grand prize this year at the Masters to complete the Grand Slam. McIlroy grew tired of being asked what his next big mountain would be. He realized that it really doesn't matter. He simply wants to enjoy what he has achieved and play good golf and see where it leads. But there's always something out there in golf. He is two Race to Dubai titles from catching Colin Montgomerie, who is two majors from catching Harry Vardon for most by a European. He's not done running, just chasing.

Brian Kelly is suing LSU, arguing that the university is declining to acknowledge that the recently fired coach is owed his full $54 million buyout. The lawsuit was filed in civil district court in Baton Rouge. It alleges that LSU representatives told Kelly’s attorneys that the coach was never “formally terminated” the day after LSU’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&amp;M because then-athletic director Scott Woodward didn't have the authority to fire him. Woodward resigned under pressure four days after Kelly's firing. The lawsuit says LSU representatives told Kelly’s lawyers for the first time on Monday that the university intends to fire him for cause — a move that could substantially reduce Kelly’s buyout.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	Dallas	3	Ottawa	2	 Final	Los Angeles	5	Montreal	1	 Final	Washington	4	Carolina	1	 Final	Boston	5	Toronto	3	 Final	St. Louis	3	Calgary	2	 Final OT	San Jose	2	Minnesota	1	 Final	Colorado	4	Anaheim	1	 Final	Winnipeg	5	Vancouver	3	 Final SO	Columbus	2	Seattle	1

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(4)Duke	114	Army	59	 Final	(5)Arizona	84	Northern Arizona	49	 Final	(6)Michigan	85	Wake Forest	84	 Final	(7)BYU	85	Delaware	68	 Final	(12)Louisville	96	(9)Kentucky	88	 Final	(10)Florida	78	Florida State	76	 Final	(14)Illinois	81	(11)Texas Tech	77	 Final	(18)North Carolina	89	Radford	74	 Final	(19)Gonzaga	90	(23)Creighton	63	 Final	(21)Arkansas	93	Central Arkansas	56	 Final	(22)Auburn	93	Wofford	62	 Final	(24)Wisconsin	86	Ball State	55	 Final	(25)Kansas	77	Texas A&amp;M-CC	46

<figure>
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 </figure>Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason. Murphy got 27 first-place votes. Cincinnati’s Terry Francona was second, followed by Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson. The previous AL manager to win the award in consecutive seasons was Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash in 2020 and 2021. The only other NL manager was Bobby Cox for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after the Luka Doncic trade that backfired on the franchise. The move comes a day after Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont attended a 116-114 loss to Milwaukee during which fans again chanted “fire Nico.” It’s been a familiar scene since the blockbuster deal that brought Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers and angered the Dallas fan base. Harrison was in his fourth season and engineered three trades that helped Dallas on two deep playoff runs. The ill-fated Doncic deal and a slow start to the first full season without the young superstar led to a stunning downfall.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Major League Baseball and its affiliated sportsbooks offered a fast reaction Monday to the latest on a growing list of sports betting scandals. They capped bets on individual pitches at $200 and excluding them from parlays to keep those prop bets from jeopardizing the integrity of the sport. That decision came a day after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to purposely throw certain types of pitches that would pay off bets. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also arrested for allegedly providing inside information to gamblers. Despite these incidents, prop bets remain lucrative for leagues and sportsbooks.Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&amp;M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded out the same top five as in last week’s season-opening rankings. Texas Tech jumped two spots to No. 6, moving one notch ahead of Mississippi.The NFL MVP race is heating up with standout performances from players like Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor, and Drake Maye. Stafford has become the favorite for the MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Rams to a win over San Francisco on Sunday. He made history by throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions in three consecutive games. Taylor is also a strong contender, tying with Patrick Mahomes for the third-best odds after a stellar game against Atlanta. Meanwhile, Maye has climbed to second place in the MVP odds, helping the Patriots achieve an 8-2 start this season.CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes. Miami announced her as part of its women's golf signing class on Wednesday, the first day of the NCAA Division I signing window. She filled out her letter of intent last week at her high school near Mar-a-Lago. Miami couldn't acknowledge her signing until now because of NCAA rules. Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump and the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., committed to Miami in August 2024. She loves the coaches and the school's proximity to home. Her LPGA debut comes this week.College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference. No. 10 Texas visits No. 5 Georgia and No. 11 Oklahoma heads to No. 4 Alabama. No. 9 Notre Dame travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh aiming to boost its playoff resume. In the ACC, Virginia faces Duke and Miami hosts North Carolina State. The American Conference also heats up with South Florida visiting Navy. Michigan plays Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia enters Heisman Trophy picture. Michigan State's Jonathan Smith is on the hot seat with Spartans struggling.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't worried about Aaron Rodgers bouncing back after a tough game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers completed only 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards with a late touchdown and two interceptions. Tomlin says the Steelers need to improve on third downs and create more big plays to help out the NFL's oldest starting quarterback. Pittsburgh has struggled with third-down conversions, making only 21% over the last three weeks. Tomlin wants to see more from players other than DK Metcalf, who is frequently double-teamed. Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati on Sunday as it tries to hold onto its slim lead in the AFC North.Rory McIlroy says he has spent 18 years chasing something. He finally got the grand prize this year at the Masters to complete the Grand Slam. McIlroy grew tired of being asked what his next big mountain would be. He realized that it really doesn't matter. He simply wants to enjoy what he has achieved and play good golf and see where it leads. But there's always something out there in golf. He is two Race to Dubai titles from catching Colin Montgomerie, who is two majors from catching Harry Vardon for most by a European. He's not done running, just chasing.Brian Kelly is suing LSU, arguing that the university is declining to acknowledge that the recently fired coach is owed his full $54 million buyout. The lawsuit was filed in civil district court in Baton Rouge. It alleges that LSU representatives told Kelly’s attorneys that the coach was never “formally terminated” the day after LSU’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&amp;M because then-athletic director Scott Woodward didn't have the authority to fire him. Woodward resigned under pressure four days after Kelly's firing. The lawsuit says LSU representatives told Kelly’s lawyers for the first time on Monday that the university intends to fire him for cause — a move that could substantially reduce Kelly’s buyout.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	Dallas	3	Ottawa	2	 Final	Los Angeles	5	Montreal	1	 Final	Washington	4	Carolina	1	 Final	Boston	5	Toronto	3	 Final	St. Louis	3	Calgary	2	 Final OT	San Jose	2	Minnesota	1	 Final	Colorado	4	Anaheim	1	 Final	Winnipeg	5	Vancouver	3	 Final SO	Columbus	2	Seattle	1TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(4)Duke	114	Army	59	 Final	(5)Arizona	84	Northern Arizona	49	 Final	(6)Michigan	85	Wake Forest	84	 Final	(7)BYU	85	Delaware	68	 Final	(12)Louisville	96	(9)Kentucky	88	 Final	(10)Florida	78	Florida State	76	 Final	(14)Illinois	81	(11)Texas Tech	77	 Final	(18)North Carolina	89	Radford	74	 Final	(19)Gonzaga	90	(23)Creighton	63	 Final	(21)Arkansas	93	Central Arkansas	56	 Final	(22)Auburn	93	Wofford	62	 Final	(24)Wisconsin	86	Ball State	55	 Final	(25)Kansas	77	Texas A&amp;M-CC	46

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-clark-hunt-94bac7ee85253b069d0145050df10ccb">whether to play future games</a>&nbsp;in a renovated Arrowhead Stadium or a proposed dome in Kansas, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday floated a potential mixture of the two concepts aimed at keeping the team in his state.

Kehoe, who has been in regular discussions with Chiefs executives, said there has been no talk of building a traditional domed stadium in Missouri. But that doesn't mean there couldn't be another type of covering over the Chiefs' well-known home.

“There’s some interesting architectural improvements to make to Arrowhead that could be conducive to an all-weather protective environment without being a full dome,” Kehoe told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “I would say, look at some of the structures that are in Europe that may have some sort of fabric device that goes over it.”

Kehoe was in Germany in November 2023 while the Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, which opened in 1925 but has been renovated numerous times. Now, the home of soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt has a flexible, translucent roof membrane supported by cables that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

Such a covering for Arrowhead is no sure thing, Kehoe said.

But it could be one way to preserve its famous outdoor environment while still providing an indoor-like option that's often preferred for major events, such as a Super Bowl.

Chiefs fans “like the rough and tough and getting outside,” Kehoe said. “So I think the ownership group does realize that the fan base likes the environment they’re in and would love to continue with a legacy experience at Arrowhead.”

The Chiefs declined to address Kehoe's latest comments when reached by AP on Tuesday, referring instead to remarks made by chairman Clark Hunt to local reporters before the team played the Washington Commanders two weeks ago. At the time, Hunt said the club founded by his late father, Lamar Hunt, was still considering options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line.

“I wouldn’t say we’re in limbo. Stadium projects move at their own pace,” Hunt said. “We’ve learned over the years that you can’t really force them to go faster, even if you want them to. And so it’s just important for us to keep working on both options.”

The Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals have played for more than 50 years in side-by-side stadiums in Jackson County, Missouri. But those leases are due to expire in January 2031, and the two franchises have been working on plans for future years.

Voters in Jackson County soundly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-kansas-city-stadiums-e9605296b85e91699441e4ba10e83212">defeated a local sales tax extension</a>&nbsp;last year that would have helped to finance an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead and a $2 billion ballpark district for the Royals in downtown Kansas City. This past September, voters overwhelmingly recalled County Executive Frank White in part because of his stance on the project.

Since the sales tax defeat, the Chiefs and Royals have pursued separate plans, though each are considering options in Kansas and Missouri. The Royals have made it clear they will not play in Kauffman Stadium beyond the end of their current lease.

Kehoe said he plans to meet Wednesday with new Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, who also has been in discussions with the Chiefs. Another local public vote likely will be needed to help finance any renovation of Arrowhead, Kehoe said.

“What Jackson County ends up doing in response to make sure the Chiefs stay in Missouri is a key component for what we’re going to do," Kehoe said.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-royals-new-stadiums-3441b3084c8efab00057f593f4d9b95e">Lawmakers in Kansas</a>&nbsp;last year to authorized bonds for up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums to try to lure the Chiefs and Royals to their state.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-stadiums-st-louis-tornado-c175d398e904364437bbd8deda942269">Missouri lawmakers</a>&nbsp;responded in a June special session by authorizing bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local governments.

The Chiefs said at the time that, if they choose to stay in Missouri, they would undertake a $1.15 billion renovation of Arrowhead Stadium. But the team has not released specific details of what those renovations might entail.

“If we pursued the renovation option, there is a chance that we would be on a ballot next year,” Hunt said last month.

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 </figure>JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-clark-hunt-94bac7ee85253b069d0145050df10ccb">whether to play future games</a>&nbsp;in a renovated Arrowhead Stadium or a proposed dome in Kansas, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday floated a potential mixture of the two concepts aimed at keeping the team in his state.Kehoe, who has been in regular discussions with Chiefs executives, said there has been no talk of building a traditional domed stadium in Missouri. But that doesn't mean there couldn't be another type of covering over the Chiefs' well-known home.“There’s some interesting architectural improvements to make to Arrowhead that could be conducive to an all-weather protective environment without being a full dome,” Kehoe told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “I would say, look at some of the structures that are in Europe that may have some sort of fabric device that goes over it.”Kehoe was in Germany in November 2023 while the Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, which opened in 1925 but has been renovated numerous times. Now, the home of soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt has a flexible, translucent roof membrane supported by cables that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.Such a covering for Arrowhead is no sure thing, Kehoe said.But it could be one way to preserve its famous outdoor environment while still providing an indoor-like option that's often preferred for major events, such as a Super Bowl.Chiefs fans “like the rough and tough and getting outside,” Kehoe said. “So I think the ownership group does realize that the fan base likes the environment they’re in and would love to continue with a legacy experience at Arrowhead.”The Chiefs declined to address Kehoe's latest comments when reached by AP on Tuesday, referring instead to remarks made by chairman Clark Hunt to local reporters before the team played the Washington Commanders two weeks ago. At the time, Hunt said the club founded by his late father, Lamar Hunt, was still considering options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line.“I wouldn’t say we’re in limbo. Stadium projects move at their own pace,” Hunt said. “We’ve learned over the years that you can’t really force them to go faster, even if you want them to. And so it’s just important for us to keep working on both options.”The Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals have played for more than 50 years in side-by-side stadiums in Jackson County, Missouri. But those leases are due to expire in January 2031, and the two franchises have been working on plans for future years.Voters in Jackson County soundly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-kansas-city-stadiums-e9605296b85e91699441e4ba10e83212">defeated a local sales tax extension</a>&nbsp;last year that would have helped to finance an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead and a $2 billion ballpark district for the Royals in downtown Kansas City. This past September, voters overwhelmingly recalled County Executive Frank White in part because of his stance on the project.Since the sales tax defeat, the Chiefs and Royals have pursued separate plans, though each are considering options in Kansas and Missouri. The Royals have made it clear they will not play in Kauffman Stadium beyond the end of their current lease.Kehoe said he plans to meet Wednesday with new Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, who also has been in discussions with the Chiefs. Another local public vote likely will be needed to help finance any renovation of Arrowhead, Kehoe said.“What Jackson County ends up doing in response to make sure the Chiefs stay in Missouri is a key component for what we’re going to do," Kehoe said.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-royals-new-stadiums-3441b3084c8efab00057f593f4d9b95e">Lawmakers in Kansas</a>&nbsp;last year to authorized bonds for up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums to try to lure the Chiefs and Royals to their state.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-stadiums-st-louis-tornado-c175d398e904364437bbd8deda942269">Missouri lawmakers</a>&nbsp;responded in a June special session by authorizing bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local governments.The Chiefs said at the time that, if they choose to stay in Missouri, they would undertake a $1.15 billion renovation of Arrowhead Stadium. But the team has not released specific details of what those renovations might entail.“If we pursued the renovation option, there is a chance that we would be on a ballot next year,” Hunt said last month.

Mo. governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

- Alan Clark, Head coach of Barton Women's Basketball

- Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter that kept him away for several weeks, though it remains unclear when the first-round draft pick will be back on the field for them.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid told local reporters Monday that the former Ohio State standout, who had been replaced by Jaylon Moore in the starting lineup, would get back into the offensive line mix as the team returned from its bye.

Kansas City is preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday.

“I think what we'll do is see where we're at here,” Reid said. “We know we've got a good player in there now and we know what Josh is capable of and all that, so we'll just see where we're at when they get back.”

Simmons earned the starting job on Patrick Mahomes' blindside early in fall camp, and he had exceeded almost all expectations through the first part of the season. But the 22-year-old suddenly left the team before its Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions, and the Chiefs have been intentionally vague about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

Reid has only said that Simmons was dealing with "a family matter" and provided no timetable for his return, though Mahomes and other players have said they had their teammate in their thoughts during his absence.

“Players always are concerned about other players' wellbeing first of all,” Reid said, “but on the other hand, they move forward, and they don't necessarily look back. They giddy-up and go on, what's there today and let's go. And they go a hundred miles an hour. So I think it's a blend of things. They're not dwelling on that but they want to make sure he's OK as a human being.”

Moore stepped into the lineup against the Lions just hours after his wife gave birth to a baby girl. And while there have been a few missteps along the way, the former San Francisco backup has played well in Simmons' place.

“Just asking him to jump in after the season's been going for a couple of months here, that's a tough ask,” Reid said, “especially against the defensive lines we've been playing. But he's done a respectable job.”

Reid also said right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who had left the Chiefs' loss to the Bills two weeks ago with an ankle injury, was doing better even before the team began its week off. It appears he will be available against the Broncos on Sunday.

Reid sounded less optimistic about running back Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against the Commanders on Oct. 27.

The Chiefs are just 5-4 at the midway point of the season, leaving them staring up at the Broncos (8-2) and Chargers (7-3) in the division race. And with a loss already to Los Angeles, the Chiefs begin the second half in desperation mode not just to keep alive their streak of nine consecutive division titles but simply to make the playoffs.

“You know in this league every game is important. You have to stay focused on that," Reid said, "and it doesn't matter what you project or what's happened before. You learn from your past and take care of what's going on today. We'll get the players back on Tuesday and then we're all in on Denver. That's kind of where we're at. Is there an urgency? There should be an urgency every week, and that's how this league is. There's too much parity in this league not to have urgency every week.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762867637580.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Orchard Park. N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Orchard Park. N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter that kept him away for several weeks, though it remains unclear when the first-round draft pick will be back on the field for them.Chiefs coach Andy Reid told local reporters Monday that the former Ohio State standout, who had been replaced by Jaylon Moore in the starting lineup, would get back into the offensive line mix as the team returned from its bye.Kansas City is preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday.“I think what we'll do is see where we're at here,” Reid said. “We know we've got a good player in there now and we know what Josh is capable of and all that, so we'll just see where we're at when they get back.”Simmons earned the starting job on Patrick Mahomes' blindside early in fall camp, and he had exceeded almost all expectations through the first part of the season. But the 22-year-old suddenly left the team before its Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions, and the Chiefs have been intentionally vague about the circumstances surrounding his departure.Reid has only said that Simmons was dealing with "a family matter" and provided no timetable for his return, though Mahomes and other players have said they had their teammate in their thoughts during his absence.“Players always are concerned about other players' wellbeing first of all,” Reid said, “but on the other hand, they move forward, and they don't necessarily look back. They giddy-up and go on, what's there today and let's go. And they go a hundred miles an hour. So I think it's a blend of things. They're not dwelling on that but they want to make sure he's OK as a human being.”Moore stepped into the lineup against the Lions just hours after his wife gave birth to a baby girl. And while there have been a few missteps along the way, the former San Francisco backup has played well in Simmons' place.“Just asking him to jump in after the season's been going for a couple of months here, that's a tough ask,” Reid said, “especially against the defensive lines we've been playing. But he's done a respectable job.”Reid also said right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who had left the Chiefs' loss to the Bills two weeks ago with an ankle injury, was doing better even before the team began its week off. It appears he will be available against the Broncos on Sunday.Reid sounded less optimistic about running back Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against the Commanders on Oct. 27.The Chiefs are just 5-4 at the midway point of the season, leaving them staring up at the Broncos (8-2) and Chargers (7-3) in the division race. And with a loss already to Los Angeles, the Chiefs begin the second half in desperation mode not just to keep alive their streak of nine consecutive division titles but simply to make the playoffs.“You know in this league every game is important. You have to stay focused on that," Reid said, "and it doesn't matter what you project or what's happened before. You learn from your past and take care of what's going on today. We'll get the players back on Tuesday and then we're all in on Denver. That's kind of where we're at. Is there an urgency? There should be an urgency every week, and that's how this league is. There's too much parity in this league not to have urgency every week.”

Chiefs' Josh Simmons returns after family matter, but playing status remains uncertain

The Barton Community College women's bowling team headed into the holiday break following a strong weekend, earning third and fourth place finishes along with an All-Tournament Team honor from freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2025-26/bios/level_tailynn_f1v4">Tailynn Level</a>&nbsp;at the SWIBC III and IV tournaments held at City View Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas.

SWIBC III RECAP: The Cougars opened the weekend with a third place finish among eight varsity programs, tallying 4,901 pins over four traditional games and 10 Baker rounds.

Ellie Weeks&nbsp;directed the Barton lineup with a seventh place finish behind a 695 series (173 average) followed by&nbsp;Anne Timmermeyer&nbsp;in 10th with a 683 (170 average) and a team best 209 single game. Level added a 14th place effort, while&nbsp;Alexis Wareman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rose Timmermeyer&nbsp;rounded out the lineup in 20th and 28th respectfully.

Texas A&amp;M University captured the team title with 5,220 pins, while Southern Nazarene University placed second with 4,947. Southern Nazarene's Analise Bishop earned individual medalist honors, leading the 45-bowler field with a 790 series (197 average).

SWIBC IV RECAP: Barton followed Saturday's efforts with a fourth place finish in the SWIBC IV, knocking down 4,984 pins across six traditional games.

Level led the Cougars with a fourth-place individual finish, earning All-Tournament Team honors behind a 1,121 series (186 average) and a team-high 218 single game. Wareman joined her inside the top ten, finishing 10th overall with 1,061 pins, while Weeks and Timmermeyer followed in 23rd (913) and 26th (832), respectively.

Southern Nazarene University claimed the team title with 5,244 pins, followed by the University of Texas–San Antonio (5,093) and Texas A&amp;M University (5,014). Allison Olivia of Texas A&amp;M–Texarkana captured individual medalist honors, leading the 44-bowler field with a 1,159 series (193 average).

Following the holiday break, Barton returns to action January 17–18 at the SWIBC V and VI tournaments hosted at Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762867491909.jpeg" alt="BartonSports.com" />
 <figcaption>BartonSports.com</figcaption>
 </figure>The Barton Community College women's bowling team headed into the holiday break following a strong weekend, earning third and fourth place finishes along with an All-Tournament Team honor from freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2025-26/bios/level_tailynn_f1v4">Tailynn Level</a>&nbsp;at the SWIBC III and IV tournaments held at City View Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas.SWIBC III RECAP: The Cougars opened the weekend with a third place finish among eight varsity programs, tallying 4,901 pins over four traditional games and 10 Baker rounds.Ellie Weeks&nbsp;directed the Barton lineup with a seventh place finish behind a 695 series (173 average) followed by&nbsp;Anne Timmermeyer&nbsp;in 10th with a 683 (170 average) and a team best 209 single game. Level added a 14th place effort, while&nbsp;Alexis Wareman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rose Timmermeyer&nbsp;rounded out the lineup in 20th and 28th respectfully.Texas A&amp;M University captured the team title with 5,220 pins, while Southern Nazarene University placed second with 4,947. Southern Nazarene's Analise Bishop earned individual medalist honors, leading the 45-bowler field with a 790 series (197 average).SWIBC IV RECAP: Barton followed Saturday's efforts with a fourth place finish in the SWIBC IV, knocking down 4,984 pins across six traditional games.Level led the Cougars with a fourth-place individual finish, earning All-Tournament Team honors behind a 1,121 series (186 average) and a team-high 218 single game. Wareman joined her inside the top ten, finishing 10th overall with 1,061 pins, while Weeks and Timmermeyer followed in 23rd (913) and 26th (832), respectively.Southern Nazarene University claimed the team title with 5,244 pins, followed by the University of Texas–San Antonio (5,093) and Texas A&amp;M University (5,014). Allison Olivia of Texas A&amp;M–Texarkana captured individual medalist honors, leading the 44-bowler field with a 1,159 series (193 average).Following the holiday break, Barton returns to action January 17–18 at the SWIBC V and VI tournaments hosted at Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas.

Level earns All-Tournament honors as Cougar women post top four finishes at SWIBC III & IV

Closing out the fall portion of its 2025-26 schedule, the Barton Community College men's bowling team capped the semester with its strongest performances to date, placing fifth in Saturday's SWIBC III and sixth in Sunday's SWIBC IV at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas.

SWIBC III RecapSaturday's competition featured four individual games followed by 10 Baker rounds, with the Cougars totaling 5,593 pins to secure fifth-place for their first top 5 performance of the season amongst the 14-team field.

Dayden Cunningham&nbsp;led the Barton lineup with a 24th place finish, posting a 765 total pinfall (191 average).&nbsp;Colton Swift&nbsp;followed close behind in 26th with a 764 total (191 average), while&nbsp;Campbell Peterson&nbsp;turned in a 32nd place finish behind a 756 total (198 average) highlighted by the varsity squad's highest individual game a 246 in Game 1.Fielding a second team, the junior varsity squad captured the JV team title, outpacing four other programs with a 5,333 total pinfall.&nbsp;Hayden Raynor&nbsp;headlined all of the Barton entrees with a 15th place finish, compiling an 810 total (202 average) with three games surpassing 200, including a 231 in Game 2.&nbsp;Alex Wheat&nbsp;added a strong 759 total (189 average) backed by a 220 in Game 2 to help secure the title.

The University of Texas-San Antonio captured the team championship with 6,130 pins, narrowly holding off Southern Nazarene University by 22 pins, while Drury University finished third at 5,977. West Texas A&amp;M's John Green earned individual medalist honors, topping the 104-participant field with a 906 total and 226 average.

SWIBC IV RecapSunday's competition shifted to a six-game individual format, with the Cougars totaling 5,744 pins to place sixth among the 14 varsity programs.

Peterson led the way for Barton, finishing 14th overall with a 1,211 total (201 average) that included the team's highest individual game of the day, a 237 in Game 2 while surpassing the 200-mark in four of his six rounds.&nbsp;Simon Clark&nbsp;followed nine spots back in 23rd with a 1,167 total (194 average) fueled by back-to-back 223's in Games 5 and 6, while Swift added a 1,145 total (190 average) to round out Barton's top scoring leaders.

The junior varsity squad added a runner-up finish with 5,424 total pins, led by Wheat's 1,130 total (188 average) highlighted behind a 246 in Game 5, and Raynor's 1,115 total (185 average) featuring a 240 in Game 5.

Southern Nazarene University made it a program sweep, claiming the men's team title after also topping the women's field with 6,336 pins, followed by Texas A&amp;M University (6,146) and Texas-San Antonio University (6,026). Southern Nazarene's Riley Speer outlasted the 103-bowler field to earn individual honors with a 1,432 total and 238 average.

Concluding the fall semester, the Cougars will return to competition January 17-18 at the SWIBC V and VI, hosted at the Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762867381518.jpeg" alt="BartonSports.com" />
 <figcaption>BartonSports.com</figcaption>
 </figure>Closing out the fall portion of its 2025-26 schedule, the Barton Community College men's bowling team capped the semester with its strongest performances to date, placing fifth in Saturday's SWIBC III and sixth in Sunday's SWIBC IV at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas.SWIBC III RecapSaturday's competition featured four individual games followed by 10 Baker rounds, with the Cougars totaling 5,593 pins to secure fifth-place for their first top 5 performance of the season amongst the 14-team field.Dayden Cunningham&nbsp;led the Barton lineup with a 24th place finish, posting a 765 total pinfall (191 average).&nbsp;Colton Swift&nbsp;followed close behind in 26th with a 764 total (191 average), while&nbsp;Campbell Peterson&nbsp;turned in a 32nd place finish behind a 756 total (198 average) highlighted by the varsity squad's highest individual game a 246 in Game 1.Fielding a second team, the junior varsity squad captured the JV team title, outpacing four other programs with a 5,333 total pinfall.&nbsp;Hayden Raynor&nbsp;headlined all of the Barton entrees with a 15th place finish, compiling an 810 total (202 average) with three games surpassing 200, including a 231 in Game 2.&nbsp;Alex Wheat&nbsp;added a strong 759 total (189 average) backed by a 220 in Game 2 to help secure the title.The University of Texas-San Antonio captured the team championship with 6,130 pins, narrowly holding off Southern Nazarene University by 22 pins, while Drury University finished third at 5,977. West Texas A&amp;M's John Green earned individual medalist honors, topping the 104-participant field with a 906 total and 226 average.SWIBC IV RecapSunday's competition shifted to a six-game individual format, with the Cougars totaling 5,744 pins to place sixth among the 14 varsity programs.Peterson led the way for Barton, finishing 14th overall with a 1,211 total (201 average) that included the team's highest individual game of the day, a 237 in Game 2 while surpassing the 200-mark in four of his six rounds.&nbsp;Simon Clark&nbsp;followed nine spots back in 23rd with a 1,167 total (194 average) fueled by back-to-back 223's in Games 5 and 6, while Swift added a 1,145 total (190 average) to round out Barton's top scoring leaders.The junior varsity squad added a runner-up finish with 5,424 total pins, led by Wheat's 1,130 total (188 average) highlighted behind a 246 in Game 5, and Raynor's 1,115 total (185 average) featuring a 240 in Game 5.Southern Nazarene University made it a program sweep, claiming the men's team title after also topping the women's field with 6,336 pins, followed by Texas A&amp;M University (6,146) and Texas-San Antonio University (6,026). Southern Nazarene's Riley Speer outlasted the 103-bowler field to earn individual honors with a 1,432 total and 238 average.Concluding the fall semester, the Cougars will return to competition January 17-18 at the SWIBC V and VI, hosted at the Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas.

Barton men's bowling delivers season best results to close fall semester at SWIBC III & IV

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers. MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market. The league said in a statement that pitch-level bets on outcomes of pitch velocity and of balls and strikes “present heightened integrity risks because they focus on one-off events that can be determined by a single player and can be inconsequential to the outcome of the game.”

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jalen Hurts threw a 36-yard pass to DeVonta Smith for Philadelphia’s only touchdown as the Eagles’ defense led the way to a 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Brandon McManus’ attempt at a game-tying, 64-yard field goal as time expired fell several yards short. Green Bay’s second straight loss dropped the Packers to third place in the NFC North. A defensive struggle that featured the first halftime tie of the season had a serious lack of big plays until the Eagles broke through in the fourth quarter.

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz is a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the winner of the National League honor. The 22-year-old Kurtz batted .290 with 36 homers, 86 RBIs and a 1.002 OPS in 117 games this year. The first baseman became the eighth rookie since 1901 to finish with an OPS over 1.000 while making at least 400 plate appearances. The 24-year-old Baldwin stepped up for Atlanta after No. 1 catcher Sean Murphy was sidelined by a cracked rib in spring training. Baldwin hit .274 with 19 homers, 80 RBIs and an .810 OPS in 124 games.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants have fired coach Brian Daboll. The move by ownership and general manager Joe Schoen was made a day after the Giants blew a late lead and lost 24-20 at the Chicago Bears to fall to 2-8 on the season. New York has lost four in a row since upsetting defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia at home in prime time. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named as the interim coach. Daboll had faced increasing pressure in recent weeks as the losses mounted. Schoen will remain in his role and lead the search for the next coach.

Rory McIlroy has already won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, a home Irish Open and an away Ryder Cup. A year of career-defining wins for McIlroy is likely to get even better in Dubai this week in the Northern Irishman’s final event of the 2025 season. McIlroy will look to be crowned Europe’s No. 1 player for a fourth straight year when he competes in the European tour’s season-ending World Tour Championship. If McIlroy holds off Marco Penge and Tyrrell Hatton he will win the Race to Dubai title for the seventh time. McIlroy says he is playing with a ‘clear head’ after walking away from being the face of strident anti-LIV criticism.

MADRID (AP) — The NFL has seen a surge in international interest, with the first batch of tickets for the first regular-season game in Spain selling out quickly. Over 700,000 people tried to get tickets to watch the Miami Dolphins play the Washington Commanders next Sunday. This follows high demand for games in other cities like Dublin, where 600,000 devices logged on to buy tickets. The NFL's international expansion includes seven games this season, the most ever. The league plans to continue growing globally, with future games in Australia and Brazil. The NFL's Global Markets Program now involves all 32 teams across 21 international markets.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LeBron James will practice with the G League’s South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick revealed the plan for the 40-year-old James on Monday before his team’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets. Redick initially said James was “literally practicing with South Bay today,” but the team later clarified that the workout will happen later in the week. James has yet to practice or to play with the Lakers this season after developing sciatica near the start of training camp. The team has refused to put a timetable on James’ progress.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat have successfully executed a play called "CQ," drawn up by assistant coach Chris Quinn. Head coach Erik Spoelstra waited four years to use it. The play unfolded perfectly in overtime on Monday, leading to a 140-138 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Spoelstra praised the team's growing confidence and identity. Cleveland took an NBA season-high 120 shots, including 65 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell acknowledged the Heat's strategic excellence. Spoelstra's revamped fast-paced offense has been effective, marking a strong start to the season for Miami.

Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue. The poll, released Monday, shows Houston received 18 first-place votes, while Purdue got 36. UConn, Duke, and Arizona complete the top five. Only four teams held their positions from the preseason poll, with no teams moving in or out. Arizona jumped eight places after defeating Florida, while Alabama climbed seven spots. Losses by Florida, St. John's, and Kansas caused them to drop significantly. The Southeastern Conference, Big Ten, and Big 12 each have six ranked teams.

Baylor and Southern California have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bears began the season with a victory over Duke and climbed nine spots to No. 7. The Trojans edged N.C. State to move up 10 spots to eighth overall. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain the top four teams. LSU and Oklahoma stayed at fifth and sixth. Maryland moved up to ninth, while N.C. State dropped to 10th. Washington entered the Top 25 for the first time in two years.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	N-Y Islanders	3	New Jersey	2	 Final	N-Y Rangers	6	Nashville	3	 Final OT	Edmonton	5	Columbus	4	 Final	Florida	3	Vegas	2

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Philadelphia	10	Green Bay	7

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(3)UConn	89	Columbia	62	 Final	(15)UCLA	83	West Georgia	62	 Final	(16)Iowa State	96	Mississippi State	80

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers. MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market. The league said in a statement that pitch-level bets on outcomes of pitch velocity and of balls and strikes “present heightened integrity risks because they focus on one-off events that can be determined by a single player and can be inconsequential to the outcome of the game.”GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jalen Hurts threw a 36-yard pass to DeVonta Smith for Philadelphia’s only touchdown as the Eagles’ defense led the way to a 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Brandon McManus’ attempt at a game-tying, 64-yard field goal as time expired fell several yards short. Green Bay’s second straight loss dropped the Packers to third place in the NFC North. A defensive struggle that featured the first halftime tie of the season had a serious lack of big plays until the Eagles broke through in the fourth quarter.Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz is a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the winner of the National League honor. The 22-year-old Kurtz batted .290 with 36 homers, 86 RBIs and a 1.002 OPS in 117 games this year. The first baseman became the eighth rookie since 1901 to finish with an OPS over 1.000 while making at least 400 plate appearances. The 24-year-old Baldwin stepped up for Atlanta after No. 1 catcher Sean Murphy was sidelined by a cracked rib in spring training. Baldwin hit .274 with 19 homers, 80 RBIs and an .810 OPS in 124 games.NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants have fired coach Brian Daboll. The move by ownership and general manager Joe Schoen was made a day after the Giants blew a late lead and lost 24-20 at the Chicago Bears to fall to 2-8 on the season. New York has lost four in a row since upsetting defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia at home in prime time. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named as the interim coach. Daboll had faced increasing pressure in recent weeks as the losses mounted. Schoen will remain in his role and lead the search for the next coach.Rory McIlroy has already won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, a home Irish Open and an away Ryder Cup. A year of career-defining wins for McIlroy is likely to get even better in Dubai this week in the Northern Irishman’s final event of the 2025 season. McIlroy will look to be crowned Europe’s No. 1 player for a fourth straight year when he competes in the European tour’s season-ending World Tour Championship. If McIlroy holds off Marco Penge and Tyrrell Hatton he will win the Race to Dubai title for the seventh time. McIlroy says he is playing with a ‘clear head’ after walking away from being the face of strident anti-LIV criticism.MADRID (AP) — The NFL has seen a surge in international interest, with the first batch of tickets for the first regular-season game in Spain selling out quickly. Over 700,000 people tried to get tickets to watch the Miami Dolphins play the Washington Commanders next Sunday. This follows high demand for games in other cities like Dublin, where 600,000 devices logged on to buy tickets. The NFL's international expansion includes seven games this season, the most ever. The league plans to continue growing globally, with future games in Australia and Brazil. The NFL's Global Markets Program now involves all 32 teams across 21 international markets.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LeBron James will practice with the G League’s South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick revealed the plan for the 40-year-old James on Monday before his team’s road game against the Charlotte Hornets. Redick initially said James was “literally practicing with South Bay today,” but the team later clarified that the workout will happen later in the week. James has yet to practice or to play with the Lakers this season after developing sciatica near the start of training camp. The team has refused to put a timetable on James’ progress.MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat have successfully executed a play called "CQ," drawn up by assistant coach Chris Quinn. Head coach Erik Spoelstra waited four years to use it. The play unfolded perfectly in overtime on Monday, leading to a 140-138 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Spoelstra praised the team's growing confidence and identity. Cleveland took an NBA season-high 120 shots, including 65 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell acknowledged the Heat's strategic excellence. Spoelstra's revamped fast-paced offense has been effective, marking a strong start to the season for Miami.Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue. The poll, released Monday, shows Houston received 18 first-place votes, while Purdue got 36. UConn, Duke, and Arizona complete the top five. Only four teams held their positions from the preseason poll, with no teams moving in or out. Arizona jumped eight places after defeating Florida, while Alabama climbed seven spots. Losses by Florida, St. John's, and Kansas caused them to drop significantly. The Southeastern Conference, Big Ten, and Big 12 each have six ranked teams.Baylor and Southern California have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bears began the season with a victory over Duke and climbed nine spots to No. 7. The Trojans edged N.C. State to move up 10 spots to eighth overall. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain the top four teams. LSU and Oklahoma stayed at fifth and sixth. Maryland moved up to ninth, while N.C. State dropped to 10th. Washington entered the Top 25 for the first time in two years.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final OT	N-Y Islanders	3	New Jersey	2	 Final	N-Y Rangers	6	Nashville	3	 Final OT	Edmonton	5	Columbus	4	 Final	Florida	3	Vegas	2NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Philadelphia	10	Green Bay	7TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(3)UConn	89	Columbia	62	 Final	(15)UCLA	83	West Georgia	62	 Final	(16)Iowa State	96	Mississippi State	80

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The 5th-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team weathered an afternoon of momentum swings Sunday at Fort Hays State University's Gross Memorial Coliseum, clawing back from multiple deficits to outlast 13th-ranked Colby Community College in a five-set classic (14-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 20-18).

With the victory, Barton claimed its second straight Region 6/Plains District Championship, improving to 31-5 while securing an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, November 19–22 in Clarksville, Tennessee — marking the program's 25th national appearance. Colby slipped to 24-7 and will await a possible at-large selection when bids are announced Wednesday.

The Cougars will now await their official seeding and first-round opponent, which will be revealed during Wednesday's NJCAA Division I Volleyball National Championship Selection Show at 1:00 p.m. The 16-team national bracket will determine Barton's opening match date and time in Clarksville.

In a gritty offensive battle that saw Barton hit .179 overall, the Cougars found timely production in the final two sets.

Aubrey Olander&nbsp;produced a huge second double-double of the year, posting a dominant .520 efficiency on 13 kills and 10 blocks as the program's career leader reached double-digit denials for the third time this season, moving into a tie for the single-season record.

KJCCC Freshman of the Year&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;once again proved she is among the region's elite two-way players, tying for the team lead with 13 kills while defensively adding three blocks and 20 digs for her 17th double-double of the year.

Bolstering the second wave of middle attack, the region's top efficient hitter,&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt, provided a major spark with nine kills on .562 hitting and seven total blocks, while fellow freshman&nbsp;Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;contributed 10 kills and six digs.&nbsp;Brylynn Wicker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paola Batista&nbsp;combined for eight kills and nine blocks in support.

Setters&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;evenly distributed the offense with 22 assists each, with Briger adding seven digs and Neal collecting 11 for the freshman's fifth double-double effort.

Mina Kaneko&nbsp;anchored the defense with 22 digs,&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;with four and&nbsp;Kailyn Follis&nbsp;with three, adding to the Cougars finishing with 17 total blocks, including two solo efforts from Pruitt.

Set-by-Set Recap: The opening set was all Trojans, as Colby erased an early 4–1 Barton lead with an 11–1 surge to take control. Stretching the margin to as many as nine, the Trojans kept the Cougars off balance and closed on a four-point burst to seal the frame while holding Barton to its lowest set output of the season.

Colby again jumped out early in the second, building a 7–2 cushion and maintaining the five-point edge until Barton began to find rhythm behind a three-point spurt. Still trailing 17–14, the Cougars took five of the next six points — capped by a Stamenkovic kill — to grab their first lead since the opening serve. Tied twice down the stretch, Barton's net defense, led by Pruitt and Wicker, helped close out the set on a 4–1 run to even the match.

Carrying that momentum into the third, Barton built a 9–5 advantage and later reclaimed a 15–13 lead with a four-point rally. The Trojans answered immediately, rattling off nine straight across a pair of Cougar timeouts to seize control at 22–15. Barton clawed back to within five and staved off set point with three straight, but Colby held firm to take a four-point decision and a 2–1 match lead.

In the fourth, the Trojans flipped an early deficit into a series of three-point cushions, the last coming at 17–14. Undeterred, Barton roared back with six straight to surge ahead and never looked back, countering every Colby push with timely kills from Stamenkovic and Pruitt to force the deciding fifth.

Trading points to open the final frame, Colby appeared poised to close it out behind runs of four and three straight to go up 9–4. With their backs to the wall, the Cougars' front line delivered, as a pair of assisted blocks reignited the energy and sparked a comeback that pulled Barton within one. Consecutive Cristiny kills capped a 3–0 spurt that flipped the scoreboard to 13–12 in favor of the Cougars.

Barton twice reached match point only to see Colby fend them off and earn a match point of its own at 16–15. Refusing to fold, Olander and Batista combined for yet another crucial block before Stamenkovic's clutch kill swung momentum back Barton's way. After trading tallies through the eighth tie of the set, Pruitt rose to the moment — playing a part in each of the final two points — as the Cougars capped their comeback and clinched a return trip to the national tournament.

Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- 5th – Single Season Digs (622): six shy of Giselle de Moura's 628 (2011); 50 from Hanna Miller's 672 (2021)- 5th – Career Digs (1,079): 42 away from Tasiah Nunnery's 1,121 (2020–23)

Aubrey Olander- 1st - Career Assisted Blocks (256)- T-1st - Single Season Assisted Blocks (144): ties Laura Macek's program record (2008)- 7th – Single Season Total Blocks (165): Surpassed Danielle Geronymo's 157 (1998), Mengya Wang's 159 (2008), and Kara Robeson's 163 (2007); 12 shy of Christi Ensz' 176 (1988)- 3rd – Career Total Blocks (289): Surpassed Kara Robeson's 284 (2006–07); 13 from Danielle Geronymo's 302 (1997-1998)

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 </figure>The 5th-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team weathered an afternoon of momentum swings Sunday at Fort Hays State University's Gross Memorial Coliseum, clawing back from multiple deficits to outlast 13th-ranked Colby Community College in a five-set classic (14-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 20-18).With the victory, Barton claimed its second straight Region 6/Plains District Championship, improving to 31-5 while securing an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, November 19–22 in Clarksville, Tennessee — marking the program's 25th national appearance. Colby slipped to 24-7 and will await a possible at-large selection when bids are announced Wednesday.The Cougars will now await their official seeding and first-round opponent, which will be revealed during Wednesday's NJCAA Division I Volleyball National Championship Selection Show at 1:00 p.m. The 16-team national bracket will determine Barton's opening match date and time in Clarksville.In a gritty offensive battle that saw Barton hit .179 overall, the Cougars found timely production in the final two sets.Aubrey Olander&nbsp;produced a huge second double-double of the year, posting a dominant .520 efficiency on 13 kills and 10 blocks as the program's career leader reached double-digit denials for the third time this season, moving into a tie for the single-season record.KJCCC Freshman of the Year&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;once again proved she is among the region's elite two-way players, tying for the team lead with 13 kills while defensively adding three blocks and 20 digs for her 17th double-double of the year.Bolstering the second wave of middle attack, the region's top efficient hitter,&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt, provided a major spark with nine kills on .562 hitting and seven total blocks, while fellow freshman&nbsp;Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;contributed 10 kills and six digs.&nbsp;Brylynn Wicker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paola Batista&nbsp;combined for eight kills and nine blocks in support.Setters&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;evenly distributed the offense with 22 assists each, with Briger adding seven digs and Neal collecting 11 for the freshman's fifth double-double effort.Mina Kaneko&nbsp;anchored the defense with 22 digs,&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;with four and&nbsp;Kailyn Follis&nbsp;with three, adding to the Cougars finishing with 17 total blocks, including two solo efforts from Pruitt.Set-by-Set Recap: The opening set was all Trojans, as Colby erased an early 4–1 Barton lead with an 11–1 surge to take control. Stretching the margin to as many as nine, the Trojans kept the Cougars off balance and closed on a four-point burst to seal the frame while holding Barton to its lowest set output of the season.Colby again jumped out early in the second, building a 7–2 cushion and maintaining the five-point edge until Barton began to find rhythm behind a three-point spurt. Still trailing 17–14, the Cougars took five of the next six points — capped by a Stamenkovic kill — to grab their first lead since the opening serve. Tied twice down the stretch, Barton's net defense, led by Pruitt and Wicker, helped close out the set on a 4–1 run to even the match.Carrying that momentum into the third, Barton built a 9–5 advantage and later reclaimed a 15–13 lead with a four-point rally. The Trojans answered immediately, rattling off nine straight across a pair of Cougar timeouts to seize control at 22–15. Barton clawed back to within five and staved off set point with three straight, but Colby held firm to take a four-point decision and a 2–1 match lead.In the fourth, the Trojans flipped an early deficit into a series of three-point cushions, the last coming at 17–14. Undeterred, Barton roared back with six straight to surge ahead and never looked back, countering every Colby push with timely kills from Stamenkovic and Pruitt to force the deciding fifth.Trading points to open the final frame, Colby appeared poised to close it out behind runs of four and three straight to go up 9–4. With their backs to the wall, the Cougars' front line delivered, as a pair of assisted blocks reignited the energy and sparked a comeback that pulled Barton within one. Consecutive Cristiny kills capped a 3–0 spurt that flipped the scoreboard to 13–12 in favor of the Cougars.Barton twice reached match point only to see Colby fend them off and earn a match point of its own at 16–15. Refusing to fold, Olander and Batista combined for yet another crucial block before Stamenkovic's clutch kill swung momentum back Barton's way. After trading tallies through the eighth tie of the set, Pruitt rose to the moment — playing a part in each of the final two points — as the Cougars capped their comeback and clinched a return trip to the national tournament.Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- 5th – Single Season Digs (622): six shy of Giselle de Moura's 628 (2011); 50 from Hanna Miller's 672 (2021)- 5th – Career Digs (1,079): 42 away from Tasiah Nunnery's 1,121 (2020–23)Aubrey Olander- 1st - Career Assisted Blocks (256)- T-1st - Single Season Assisted Blocks (144): ties Laura Macek's program record (2008)- 7th – Single Season Total Blocks (165): Surpassed Danielle Geronymo's 157 (1998), Mengya Wang's 159 (2008), and Kara Robeson's 163 (2007); 12 shy of Christi Ensz' 176 (1988)- 3rd – Career Total Blocks (289): Surpassed Kara Robeson's 284 (2006–07); 13 from Danielle Geronymo's 302 (1997-1998)

No. 5 Barton Volleyball rallies past No. 13 Colby to capture Region 6/Plains District Championship

In a highly anticipated clash of national top-five programs, the 4th-ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team was unable to overcome an efficient Cowley College attack Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 in the Region 6/Plains District Championship held at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

The Cougars, winners of ten straight and unbeaten in their last twelve entering the final, fell behind early on a 13th-minute strike and were unable to capitalize on limited scoring opportunities. Cowley doubled its margin midway through the second half before tacking on a final goal two minutes later to secure the title and an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, November 16–22 in Daytona, Florida.

With the loss, Barton moves to 16-4-2 on the season and must now await Tuesday's national at-large announcement to learn if its postseason run will continue. Cowley improved to 14-1-1 while taking two of the three meetings between the programs this year.

Barton was held scoreless for just the second time this season — the first since an August 30 setback at then-No. 1 Iowa Western — ending an 18-match stretch of finding the back of the net. The Cougars were outshot 20-8, including 14-4 on frame, with&nbsp;Lucas Meibom's two attempts joined by&nbsp;Jaiko Miguelez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kotaro Kimura&nbsp;as Barton's only efforts on target.

In goal,&nbsp;Gabriel Bergamin&nbsp;registered 10 saves across 80 minutes of action, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/bios/lewis_keagan_e6ln">Keagan Lewis</a>&nbsp;played the final ten minutes as the Cougars emptied their bench liberally over the closing stretch.

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 </figure>In a highly anticipated clash of national top-five programs, the 4th-ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team was unable to overcome an efficient Cowley College attack Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 in the Region 6/Plains District Championship held at Kansas City Kansas Community College.The Cougars, winners of ten straight and unbeaten in their last twelve entering the final, fell behind early on a 13th-minute strike and were unable to capitalize on limited scoring opportunities. Cowley doubled its margin midway through the second half before tacking on a final goal two minutes later to secure the title and an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, November 16–22 in Daytona, Florida.With the loss, Barton moves to 16-4-2 on the season and must now await Tuesday's national at-large announcement to learn if its postseason run will continue. Cowley improved to 14-1-1 while taking two of the three meetings between the programs this year.Barton was held scoreless for just the second time this season — the first since an August 30 setback at then-No. 1 Iowa Western — ending an 18-match stretch of finding the back of the net. The Cougars were outshot 20-8, including 14-4 on frame, with&nbsp;Lucas Meibom's two attempts joined by&nbsp;Jaiko Miguelez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kotaro Kimura&nbsp;as Barton's only efforts on target.In goal,&nbsp;Gabriel Bergamin&nbsp;registered 10 saves across 80 minutes of action, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/bios/lewis_keagan_e6ln">Keagan Lewis</a>&nbsp;played the final ten minutes as the Cougars emptied their bench liberally over the closing stretch.

No. 4 Barton Men's Soccer falls in Region 6/Plains District Championship to No. 5 Cowley

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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Two pitchers with the Cleveland Guardians have been indicted on charges they took bribes to give sports bettors advance notice of their pitches and intentionally tossed balls instead of strikes to ensure successful bets. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July while MLB investigated what it called unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Ortiz was arrested Sunday by the FBI in Boston while Clase was not in immediate custody. Lawyers for both pitchers said their clients were innocent. MLB and the Guardians said they were both cooperating with the federal investigation.SEATTLE (AP) — Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at 88, his family announced on Sunday. Wilkens was honored as both a player and a coach. He was known as one of the finest point guards of his era and later became a renowned coach. He coached 2,487 NBA games, a record that still stands. 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In a testament to the rivalry between the sides, the celebrating visitors were met with a barrage of snowballs from Atletico fans. Just six minutes later, Ottawa midfielder Gabriel Antonaro lobbed a pass into the box that evaded the crowd through the snow and found Rodriguez for a bicycle kick.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Chicago 5 Detroit 1 Final Los Angeles 3 Pittsburgh 2 Final Dallas 2 Seattle 1 Final Ottawa 4 Utah 2 Final Carolina 5 Toronto 4 Final Minnesota 2 Calgary 0 Final Anaheim 4 Winnipeg 1 Final OT Colorado 5 Vancouver 4NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final OT Indianapolis 31 Atlanta 25 Final Baltimore 27 Minnesota 19 Final Chicago 24 N-Y Giants 20 Final Houston 36 Jacksonville 29 Final Miami 30 Buffalo 13 Final N-Y Jets 27 Cleveland 20 Final New England 28 Tampa Bay 23 Final New Orleans 17 Carolina 7 Final Seattle 44 Arizona 22 Final Detroit 44 Washington 22 Final L.A. Rams 42 San Francisco 26 Final L.A. Chargers 25 Pittsburgh 10