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

“They don’t like us,” Mahomes said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday Scores from the Associated Press


Wichita Bishop Carroll 14, Valley Center 0


Southeast of Saline 74, Southwestern Hts. 0


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


Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Stafford 0

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

Thursday Statewide Scores

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Baltimore	28	Miami	6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Erin Beck, head coach of Great Bend Football

- Shelly Duvall, head coach of Great Bend Volleyball

- Members of the Hoisington Volleyball team&nbsp;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761827089916.jpeg" alt="BartonSports.com" />
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 </figure>The sixth-ranked Barton Community College volleyball team took care of business Wednesday evening inside the Barton Gym, sweeping Garden City Community College 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 31-29).Barton controlled the opening two sets with steady offensive rhythm before Garden City refused to go quietly in the third, trading blows through 18 ties in a back-and-forth finish. After fending off four set points, the Cougars finally broke through on their third match point to complete the sweep.The win marked Barton's tenth straight and secured at least a share of its third consecutive KJCCC championship with one regular-season contest remaining.Barton improves to 14-1 in league play and 27-5 overall, while the Broncbusters fall to 8-7 in conference and 11-13 on the year.The Cougars close out the regular season Saturday with a 6:00 p.m. first serve against Cloud County Community College, ahead of next Wednesday's KJCCC postseason opener.Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;led a balanced Cougar attack with eight kills apiece, Cristiny adding three aces and 11 digs while Pruitt posted a team-best .467 hitting efficiency and team leading four blocks.Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;followed with seven kills each, Stamenkovic contributing 13 digs and two aces while Olander stuffed the stat sheet with three blocks and an ace.Paola Batista&nbsp;chipped in six kills on .211 efficiency and four digs, while fellow freshman&nbsp;Brylynn Wicker&nbsp;supplied three kills and a pair of block assists.Defensively,&nbsp;Mina Kaneko&nbsp;anchored the back row with a team-high 15 digs and two aces, continuing her climb among Barton's all-time dig leaders.Alternating between its three setters,&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;guided the offense with 16 assists, 7 digs, and two aces,&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;handed out 12 assists and six digs, and&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;chipped in seven assists and a dig in third set action.Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- 7th Single Season Digs (546) – surpassed Hanna Miller's 546 (2022) – 3 shy of Cristin Haines' 564 (2006)- 5th Career Digs (1003) – surpassed Mylena Testoni's 1,014 (2020-21) – 103 away from Tasiah Nunnery's 1121 (2020-2023)Aubrey Olander- 20th Single Season Total Blocks (143) – 12 shy of top ten- 5th Career Total Blocks (264) – 3 shy of Julie Williams' 270 (1993)- 5th Single Season Assisted Blocks (123) – 1 shy of Danielle Geronymo's 124 (1997) and 4 away from Sarah Schinstock's 127 (2005)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	6	Toronto	3

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt="Barton Community College.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Barton Community College.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on Blake Snell’s first and third pitches, the first consecutive home runs to start a Series game. Yesavage, a precocious 22-year-old right-hander who began his season pitching before 327 fans in Class A, broke the prior rookie record of 11 strikeouts set by Don Newcombe for the Dodgers in 1949. Toronto leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup and can dethrone the defending champions back home when the Series resumes Friday night at Rogers Centre.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays hit the first back-to-back homers to begin a game in World Series history Wednesday night when Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on the first and third pitches by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Blake Snell. Leadoff hitter Schneider delivered his first career playoff homer on Snell’s very first pitch in Game 5, hammering a high fastball to left. Guerrero then blasted an 0-1 fastball to left for his Blue Jays-record eighth homer of the postseason, hitting it 394 feet. The star slugger also homered in Game 4 of the World Series, connecting off Shohei Ohtani.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell came into the World Series on a dominant roll. That ended abruptly against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time Cy Young Award winner gave up two home runs on his first three pitches in Game 5, then faltered again late in a 6-1 loss Wednesday night that put the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of a Fall Classic defeat. The Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and can steal the title away from LA with a win Friday in Game 6 in Toronto.GENEVA (AP) — The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh. The International Olympic Committee says they “mutually agreed that they will end their cooperation on the Olympic Esports Games.” It is a rare failure for a Saudi-backed sports project that is a key part of the Vision 2030 program driven by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia already hosts the Esports World Cup which has shooter games like Call of Duty and Street Fighter that always shaped to be an issue for the IOC to endorse.TOKYO (AP) — A lot of Japanese have been glued to their computers or TV sets recently, cheering for Shohei Ohtani in the World Series. Hideyuki Kamimura, who heads a dental clinic in a town north of Tokyo, one of the fans, hasn’t given up. For fans, Ohtani has been just about perfect _ delivering home run after home run, pitching great, even stealing, and handsome, as well as having a great personality, like humbly picking up garbage at the games. No wonder Ohtani is popping up in endorsements, seemingly everywhere one turns in Tokyo, from Seiko watches and bottled water to cosmetics.Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport. Snowboarder Bea Kim is concerned about the future of winter sports as glaciers retreat. Canadian skier Marion Thénault has adjusted her travel to reduce her carbon footprint. American skier Julia Kern trains in slushy conditions due to warmer winters. The inconsistent weather is challenging for athletes preparing for events like the Olympics. Sports such as ski mountaineering, which will make its Olympic debut, may have to hold races at higher elevations in the future.Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary while on leave due to his arrest on federal gambling charges. Nor will Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who has also been placed on leave by the league after his arrest on gambling-related charges last week. That's according to two people with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because details were not released publicly. Both of their salaries are being withheld while the cases play out. Additionally, Rozier’s attorney says that a federal lien filed with regard to the player’s tax bill in 2021 was satisfied.Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.NEW YORK (AP) — The stakes for all these U.S. skiers, skaters, snowboarders and sliders over the next 100 days could not be more clear. A chance for Olympic glory. A chance to compete for a gold medal. And this year, for the first time, a chance to make $100,000. Thanks to a recent record $100 million donation to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, athletes who make the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic teams starting next year in Milan-Cortina will be eligible to receive a $100,000 grant when they retire.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their slumping lineup for Game 5 of the World Series. The changes did absolutely nothing to prevent another dismal offensive performance by their powerhouse lineup. The Dodgers managed just four hits against Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage and his bullpen during the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory. Kiké Hernández’s third-inning homer was the Dodgers’ only extra-base hit, and they struck out a whopping 15 times. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts down in the order for the first time in four years and benched Andy Pages.FinalsMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final	Toronto	6	L.A. Dodgers	1NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Columbus	6	Toronto	3

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Zach Baird, head coach of Hoisington football

- Rafael Simmons, head coach of Barton Community College Soccer

- Greg Maxwell, head coach of Ellinwood volleyball&nbsp;

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Wednesday on Sports Day(Watch)

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

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

Longtime mainstays Hunter Dickinson, K.J. Adams Jr. and Dajuan Harris Jr. all graduated, as did Zeke Mayo, one of the few transfers who worked out last season. AJ Storr transferred to Ole Miss after a disappointing season, Rylan Griffen headed to Texas A&amp;M and Rakease Passmore and David Coit Jr. transferred to Maryland.

Tre White arrived from Illinois, Jayden Dawson came from Loyola and Melvin Council Jr. joined from St. Bonaventure. Peterson is part of a six-man freshman class that includes elite prospects Kohl Rosario, Samis Calderon and French center Paul Mbiya.

The Jayhawks open against Green Bay on Nov. 3 before a trip to No. 25 North Carolina four days later. They also play No. 6 Duke in New York, Notre Dame and Syracuse in Las Vegas, No. 4 UConn at Allen Fieldhouse on Dec. 2, and Missouri in the Border War in Kansas City.

Big 12 play ends with a brutal stretch that includes No. 2 Houston, No. 13 Arizona, a trip to Arizona State and rival Kansas State.

Kansas has not made it out of the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2022, when it won the national title. ... The Jayhawks had been the preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 each of the past two seasons. ... Kansas has lost double-digit games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1998-99 and ‘99-00 seasons. ... The Jayhawks were a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season, their worst seed under Bill Self. They were an 8-seed in 2000 under Roy Williams. ... Self has won 831 games, two behind Cliff Ellis for No. 12 on the Division I list.

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

No. 19 KU rebuilds around elite freshman Darryn Peterson after back-to-back disappointing seasons

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4. Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the mound just more than 17 hours after he reached base nine times in Game 3, but he gave up four runs and six hits while pitching into the seventh. The Blue Jays reclaimed homefield advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This time, Shohei Ohtani was just ordinary. A night after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar treated baseball fans to one of the greatest performances in World Series history, he looked just fine on the mound and struggled at the plate. Ohtani was tagged for four runs and six hits in the Dodgers’ 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who tied the best-of-seven series at 2. He struck out six and walked one over six innings.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Bieber outshined Shohei Ohtani in his World Series debut. Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, returned from Tommy John surgery two months ago. He led Toronto to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying the World Series at two games each. Bieber struck out Ohtani twice while allowing one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. Bieber was traded by Cleveland to Toronto at the July 31 deadline for minor league right-hander Khal Stephen.

NEW YORK (AP) — With 100 days to go until the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has begun the complicated and expensive task of identifying female skiers and snowboarders who need to take gender tests before they arrive in Italy. The sport’s international federation adopted a rule last month requiring athletes who want to compete in women’s events to take what’s called an SRY gene test, which identifies a Y chromosome. It’s the same test that track and boxing federations adopted earlier in the year. The USOPC’s chief medical officer, Jonathan Finnoff, said the experience in getting athletes from those sports tested in a short window will make this project run more smoothly.

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — The granddaughter of President Donald Trump will be making her LPGA debut next month in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Kai Trump is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County. She is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and has committed to play for the University of Miami's golf team next year. The Annika is the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour schedule and typically has one of the strongest fields of the year except for the majors. Trump says she's thrilled to play an LPGA event and says it's her dream to compete against the best players in women's golf.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manny Pacquiao has hinted at a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He has mentioned ongoing negotiations during a news conference. Pacquiao was a world champion in eight divisions. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June. He came out of retirement a month later but fell short of regaining a title at age 46. Pacquiao initially retired in 2021 with a record of 62-8-2. He lost to Mayweather in 2015. Meanwhile, his son Jimuel Pacquiao will make his pro debut on November 29 in California.

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the decision say the WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The current CBA is set to expire on Friday and tensions have been rising in recent weeks as the sides try to work toward a new deal. In 2019, when the last CBA deal had expired, the two sides agreed to a 60-day extension and eventually ratified the current CBA in January 2020. ESPN was the first to report the extension offer.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is against using the automatic runner for extra innings in the World Series. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn't sure. Roberts and Schneider addressed the possibility a day after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. The automatic-runner rule has been used in the regular season since 2020 — but not the postseason. Each team starts every extra inning with a runner at second base. Among 209 extra-inning games this season, all ended by the 13th.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final Toronto 6 L.A. Dodgers 2

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final OT Philadelphia 139 Washington 134 Final Miami 144 Charlotte 117 Final Oklahoma City 107 Sacramento 101 Final Milwaukee 121 New York 111 Final Golden State 98 L.A. Clippers 79

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Toronto 4 Calgary 3 Final SO Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2 Final Vegas 6 Carolina 3 Final OT Columbus 4 Buffalo 3 Final SO Anaheim 3 Florida 2 Final Boston 5 N-Y Islanders 2 Final Tampa Bay 5 Nashville 2 Final OT Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 3 Final Detroit 5 St. Louis 2 Final Dallas 1 Washington 0 Final Chicago 7 Ottawa 3 Final Colorado 8 New Jersey 4 Final Edmonton 6 Utah 3 Final N-Y Rangers 2 Vancouver 0 Final OT Montreal 4 Seattle 3 Final Los Angeles 4 San Jose 3

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4. Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the mound just more than 17 hours after he reached base nine times in Game 3, but he gave up four runs and six hits while pitching into the seventh. The Blue Jays reclaimed homefield advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre in Toronto.LOS ANGELES (AP) — This time, Shohei Ohtani was just ordinary. A night after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar treated baseball fans to one of the greatest performances in World Series history, he looked just fine on the mound and struggled at the plate. Ohtani was tagged for four runs and six hits in the Dodgers’ 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who tied the best-of-seven series at 2. He struck out six and walked one over six innings.Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Bieber outshined Shohei Ohtani in his World Series debut. Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, returned from Tommy John surgery two months ago. He led Toronto to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying the World Series at two games each. Bieber struck out Ohtani twice while allowing one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. Bieber was traded by Cleveland to Toronto at the July 31 deadline for minor league right-hander Khal Stephen.Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport. Snowboarder Bea Kim is concerned about the future of winter sports as glaciers retreat. Canadian skier Marion Thénault has adjusted her travel to reduce her carbon footprint. American skier Julia Kern trains in slushy conditions due to warmer winters. The inconsistent weather is challenging for athletes preparing for events like the Olympics. Sports such as ski mountaineering, which will make its Olympic debut, may have to hold races at higher elevations in the future.NEW YORK (AP) — With 100 days to go until the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has begun the complicated and expensive task of identifying female skiers and snowboarders who need to take gender tests before they arrive in Italy. The sport’s international federation adopted a rule last month requiring athletes who want to compete in women’s events to take what’s called an SRY gene test, which identifies a Y chromosome. It’s the same test that track and boxing federations adopted earlier in the year. The USOPC’s chief medical officer, Jonathan Finnoff, said the experience in getting athletes from those sports tested in a short window will make this project run more smoothly.BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — The granddaughter of President Donald Trump will be making her LPGA debut next month in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Kai Trump is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County. She is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and has committed to play for the University of Miami's golf team next year. The Annika is the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour schedule and typically has one of the strongest fields of the year except for the majors. Trump says she's thrilled to play an LPGA event and says it's her dream to compete against the best players in women's golf.MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manny Pacquiao has hinted at a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He has mentioned ongoing negotiations during a news conference. Pacquiao was a world champion in eight divisions. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June. He came out of retirement a month later but fell short of regaining a title at age 46. Pacquiao initially retired in 2021 with a record of 62-8-2. He lost to Mayweather in 2015. Meanwhile, his son Jimuel Pacquiao will make his pro debut on November 29 in California.NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the decision say the WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The current CBA is set to expire on Friday and tensions have been rising in recent weeks as the sides try to work toward a new deal. In 2019, when the last CBA deal had expired, the two sides agreed to a 60-day extension and eventually ratified the current CBA in January 2020. ESPN was the first to report the extension offer.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is against using the automatic runner for extra innings in the World Series. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn't sure. Roberts and Schneider addressed the possibility a day after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. The automatic-runner rule has been used in the regular season since 2020 — but not the postseason. Each team starts every extra inning with a runner at second base. Among 209 extra-inning games this season, all ended by the 13th.FinalsMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final Toronto 6 L.A. Dodgers 2NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final OT Philadelphia 139 Washington 134 Final Miami 144 Charlotte 117 Final Oklahoma City 107 Sacramento 101 Final Milwaukee 121 New York 111 Final Golden State 98 L.A. Clippers 79NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Toronto 4 Calgary 3 Final SO Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2 Final Vegas 6 Carolina 3 Final OT Columbus 4 Buffalo 3 Final SO Anaheim 3 Florida 2 Final Boston 5 N-Y Islanders 2 Final Tampa Bay 5 Nashville 2 Final OT Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 3 Final Detroit 5 St. Louis 2 Final Dallas 1 Washington 0 Final Chicago 7 Ottawa 3 Final Colorado 8 New Jersey 4 Final Edmonton 6 Utah 3 Final N-Y Rangers 2 Vancouver 0 Final OT Montreal 4 Seattle 3 Final Los Angeles 4 San Jose 3

Wednesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Jim Cartisser, head coach of Barton CC Volleyball

- Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the first half of Monday night's game against Washington downright weird, full of turnovers and failed fourth-down conversions and so much lousy execution by both teams that he was left scratching his head.

“There wasn't a lot of punting but there wasn't a lot of points,” Reid said. “That doesn't normally happen.”

The second half? About as normal as it gets for Kansas City these days.

Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at&nbsp;Arrowhead Stadium.

Mahomes was nearly perfect after throwing two early interceptions, one of which was hardly his fault. One of his touchdown passes&nbsp;went to good buddy Travis Kelce, giving him 83 scores to tie Priest Holmes for the Chiefs career record, and another went to Rashee Rice, who caught nine passes for 93 yards in his second game back from&nbsp;a six-game NFL suspension.

It all helped the Chiefs (5-3) win for the fourth time in five games. It also helped them extend their streak of dominance over the Commanders to nine straight wins and 11 in 12 games overall; the lone loss came way back on Sept. 18, 1983.

“I think it just shows the growth we've had as a team,” Mahomes said. “Even though we didn't start the way we wanted to on offense, it showed we can battle through adversity and play the brand of football we want to play.”

Marcus Mariota had 213 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Commanders (3-5), who fell to 1-4 away from home this season. Mariota started in place of Jayden Daniels, who hurt his hamstring in last week's loss to Dallas.

Terry McLaurin returned from a quad issue to catch three passes for 54 yards and the score, though he aggravated the injury late in the game. Deebo Samuel also returned from a bruised heel, but after two early catches, he managed just one more.

“It was a tale of two halves,” said McLaurin, adding that he would take his injury day by day this week. “We kind of left some things on the field in the first half that we feel we could have executed. The defense did a great job of getting us the ball back twice. We've got to capitalize on that. The second half, they executed a lot better than us.”

In truth, most of the first half was an exercise in poor execution by both offenses.

The Commanders' opening series ended when Mariota's pass bounced off Samuel for an interception. The Chiefs' ended when Mahomes also was picked off. Kansas City proceeded to stop Washington on fourth down, only for Mahomes to have a pass bounce off Kelce's hands for his second interception — which the Commanders failed to capitalize on when Mariota overthrew everyone on fourth-and-1 deep in Kansas City territory.

To recap: Two picks by the Commanders, who had created three turnovers all season; two thrown by Mahomes, who had thrown just two previously; and two failed fourth-down conversions by a Washington offense desperate to get points.

But then, two very productive drives: Kansas City marched 72 yards for a touchdown, and the Commanders answered with a 66-yard drive that McLaurin finished with a TD reception that was first ruled incomplete but overturned upon review.

“We came out well,” Mariota said, "but when we’re not converting our drives against this type of team, it’s tough, because they’ll get going. I thought our defense did a good job of holding them up, making plays, creating turnovers.”

Until the second half. That's when the Chiefs, who were 12 1/2-point favorites, according to BetMGM, started to play like it.

They opened with a methodical 80-yard drive that Hunt finished with his second score. Then, after Kansas City forced a quick punt by the Commanders, the 36-year-old Kelce capped a 75-yard drive with his record-tying touchdown reception.

“He's just like, the true Chiefs' Chief," Mahomes said. “He helped set the culture and what it means to play in Kansas City.”

The clinching blow came midway through the fourth quarter, a 13-play, 94-yard drive by the Chiefs — well, 119 yards if you include all the penalties they had to overcome — that finally broke the Commanders. Rice finished it with an 18-yard touchdown reception after he had twice come up just shy of scoring earlier in the game.

It made five consecutive games in which Kansas City has scored at least 28 points, and it put this one well out of reach.

“It's tough to score points in this league,” Reid said, “so anything you get, you appreciate it. I like the way the guys went about it. You need mental toughness. There's so much parity. You have to fight through the highs and lows. I appreciate the effort.”

Washington: Matthew Wright kicked in place of Matt Gay, who was out with a back injury. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil hurt his hamstring on the opening series. Defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton hurt his ankle but returned to the game.

Kansas City: Offensive guard Trey Smith was inactive because of a back injury.

The Commanders host Seattle on Sunday night.

The Chiefs play at Buffalo the same day for an AFC title game rematch.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the first half of Monday night's game against Washington downright weird, full of turnovers and failed fourth-down conversions and so much lousy execution by both teams that he was left scratching his head.“There wasn't a lot of punting but there wasn't a lot of points,” Reid said. “That doesn't normally happen.”The second half? About as normal as it gets for Kansas City these days.Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at&nbsp;Arrowhead Stadium.Mahomes was nearly perfect after throwing two early interceptions, one of which was hardly his fault. One of his touchdown passes&nbsp;went to good buddy Travis Kelce, giving him 83 scores to tie Priest Holmes for the Chiefs career record, and another went to Rashee Rice, who caught nine passes for 93 yards in his second game back from&nbsp;a six-game NFL suspension.It all helped the Chiefs (5-3) win for the fourth time in five games. It also helped them extend their streak of dominance over the Commanders to nine straight wins and 11 in 12 games overall; the lone loss came way back on Sept. 18, 1983.“I think it just shows the growth we've had as a team,” Mahomes said. “Even though we didn't start the way we wanted to on offense, it showed we can battle through adversity and play the brand of football we want to play.”Marcus Mariota had 213 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Commanders (3-5), who fell to 1-4 away from home this season. Mariota started in place of Jayden Daniels, who hurt his hamstring in last week's loss to Dallas.Terry McLaurin returned from a quad issue to catch three passes for 54 yards and the score, though he aggravated the injury late in the game. Deebo Samuel also returned from a bruised heel, but after two early catches, he managed just one more.“It was a tale of two halves,” said McLaurin, adding that he would take his injury day by day this week. “We kind of left some things on the field in the first half that we feel we could have executed. The defense did a great job of getting us the ball back twice. We've got to capitalize on that. The second half, they executed a lot better than us.”In truth, most of the first half was an exercise in poor execution by both offenses.The Commanders' opening series ended when Mariota's pass bounced off Samuel for an interception. The Chiefs' ended when Mahomes also was picked off. Kansas City proceeded to stop Washington on fourth down, only for Mahomes to have a pass bounce off Kelce's hands for his second interception — which the Commanders failed to capitalize on when Mariota overthrew everyone on fourth-and-1 deep in Kansas City territory.To recap: Two picks by the Commanders, who had created three turnovers all season; two thrown by Mahomes, who had thrown just two previously; and two failed fourth-down conversions by a Washington offense desperate to get points.All told, five empty drives.“Just weird,” Reid said.But then, two very productive drives: Kansas City marched 72 yards for a touchdown, and the Commanders answered with a 66-yard drive that McLaurin finished with a TD reception that was first ruled incomplete but overturned upon review.“We came out well,” Mariota said, "but when we’re not converting our drives against this type of team, it’s tough, because they’ll get going. I thought our defense did a good job of holding them up, making plays, creating turnovers.”Until the second half. That's when the Chiefs, who were 12 1/2-point favorites, according to BetMGM, started to play like it.They opened with a methodical 80-yard drive that Hunt finished with his second score. Then, after Kansas City forced a quick punt by the Commanders, the 36-year-old Kelce capped a 75-yard drive with his record-tying touchdown reception.“He's just like, the true Chiefs' Chief," Mahomes said. “He helped set the culture and what it means to play in Kansas City.”The clinching blow came midway through the fourth quarter, a 13-play, 94-yard drive by the Chiefs — well, 119 yards if you include all the penalties they had to overcome — that finally broke the Commanders. Rice finished it with an 18-yard touchdown reception after he had twice come up just shy of scoring earlier in the game.It made five consecutive games in which Kansas City has scored at least 28 points, and it put this one well out of reach.“It's tough to score points in this league,” Reid said, “so anything you get, you appreciate it. I like the way the guys went about it. You need mental toughness. There's so much parity. You have to fight through the highs and lows. I appreciate the effort.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Washington: Matthew Wright kicked in place of Matt Gay, who was out with a back injury. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil hurt his hamstring on the opening series. Defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton hurt his ankle but returned to the game.Kansas City: Offensive guard Trey Smith was inactive because of a back injury.<h2>Up next</h2>The Commanders host Seattle on Sunday night.The Chiefs play at Buffalo the same day for an AFC title game rematch.

Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series

The 6th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team shook off a sub-par second set Monday evening in Liberal to post a 3–1 victory over Seward County Community College (25-14, 22-25, 25-14, 25-13).

Taking care of its final road assignment of the regular season, the Cougars' ninth straight win kept them in prime position for a third consecutive KJCCC title with two home matches remaining. Barton improves to 13-1 in league play and 26-5 overall, while the Saints drop to 6-9 in conference and 9-17 on the season.

The quest continues Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. first serve hosting Garden City Community College, followed by Saturday's 6:00 p.m. finale against Cloud County Community College.

Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;paced the attack with 11 kills on .257 efficiency, while&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;followed with eight kills, 22 digs, and three aces.

Middle duo&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;combined for 10 kills and 13 total blocks, with Olander adding seven kills and matching that total in stuffs to continue her climb up the program's wall of denial chart, also contributing a pair of aces. Pruitt's three kills were joined by seven blocks, while&nbsp;Paola Batista&nbsp;chipped in three kills and four blocks.

Defensive anchor&nbsp;Mina Kaneko&nbsp;served up four aces and collected a team-high 24 digs, becoming just the sixth Cougar in program history to surpass 1,000 career digs.

The Cougars utilized all three of their setters on the night, with&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;leading the way at 14 assists and 11 digs for her fourth double-double performance.&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;added 12 assists and two aces, while&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;rounded out the trio with four assists and two of Barton's 14 service aces.

Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- Tied 7th Single Season Digs (546) – surpassed Mylena Testoni's 540 (2021), Mykela Riedl's 541 (2014) and tied with Hanna Miller's 546 (2022) – 18 shy of Cristin Haines' 564 (2006)- 6th Career Digs (1003) – 11 away from Mylena Testoni's 1,014 (2020-21)

Aubrey Olander- 20th Single Season Total Blocks (133) – 15 shy of top ten- 6th Career Total Blocks (264) – surpassed Christi Ensz's 260 (1988-89) – 6 shy of Julie Williams' 270 (1993)- 6th Single Season Assisted Blocks (122) – surpassed Rayanne de Oliveira's 118 (2018) – 2 shy of Danielle Geronymo's 124 (1997) and 5 away from Sarah Schinstock's 127 (2005)

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 </figure>The 6th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team shook off a sub-par second set Monday evening in Liberal to post a 3–1 victory over Seward County Community College (25-14, 22-25, 25-14, 25-13).Taking care of its final road assignment of the regular season, the Cougars' ninth straight win kept them in prime position for a third consecutive KJCCC title with two home matches remaining. Barton improves to 13-1 in league play and 26-5 overall, while the Saints drop to 6-9 in conference and 9-17 on the season.The quest continues Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. first serve hosting Garden City Community College, followed by Saturday's 6:00 p.m. finale against Cloud County Community College.Caroliny Cristiny&nbsp;paced the attack with 11 kills on .257 efficiency, while&nbsp;Stasa Stamenkovic&nbsp;followed with eight kills, 22 digs, and three aces.Middle duo&nbsp;Aubrey Olander&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indigo Pruitt&nbsp;combined for 10 kills and 13 total blocks, with Olander adding seven kills and matching that total in stuffs to continue her climb up the program's wall of denial chart, also contributing a pair of aces. Pruitt's three kills were joined by seven blocks, while&nbsp;Paola Batista&nbsp;chipped in three kills and four blocks.Defensive anchor&nbsp;Mina Kaneko&nbsp;served up four aces and collected a team-high 24 digs, becoming just the sixth Cougar in program history to surpass 1,000 career digs.The Cougars utilized all three of their setters on the night, with&nbsp;Mileah Neal&nbsp;leading the way at 14 assists and 11 digs for her fourth double-double performance.&nbsp;Ori Briger&nbsp;added 12 assists and two aces, while&nbsp;Janka Tolnai&nbsp;rounded out the trio with four assists and two of Barton's 14 service aces.Record Book Watch: Mina Kaneko- Tied 7th Single Season Digs (546) – surpassed Mylena Testoni's 540 (2021), Mykela Riedl's 541 (2014) and tied with Hanna Miller's 546 (2022) – 18 shy of Cristin Haines' 564 (2006)- 6th Career Digs (1003) – 11 away from Mylena Testoni's 1,014 (2020-21)Aubrey Olander- 20th Single Season Total Blocks (133) – 15 shy of top ten- 6th Career Total Blocks (264) – surpassed Christi Ensz's 260 (1988-89) – 6 shy of Julie Williams' 270 (1993)- 6th Single Season Assisted Blocks (122) – surpassed Rayanne de Oliveira's 118 (2018) – 2 shy of Danielle Geronymo's 124 (1997) and 5 away from Sarah Schinstock's 127 (2005)

6th ranked Barton Volleyball passes final road test at Seward County

The Barton Community College bowling teams continued the in-state competition schedule over the weekend, competing in the two-day Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge.

Saturday's action featured five traditional individual games before concluding Sunday with 16 Baker rounds, as the women competed at West Ridge Lanes in Topeka and the men bowling at Royal Crest Lanes in Larence.

The Cougar women recorded a ninth-place finish among 13 varsity programs, totaling 6,335 pins, while the Barton men placed 14th out of 17 varsity teams with a combined 7,539 pins.

Women's Recap: Anne Timmermeyer&nbsp;led Barton with a five-game 854 series, averaging 170.8 to finish 22nd overall, highlighted by the team's top single game 209 in her third round.

Rylee Lambeth&nbsp;followed in 39th with a 771 total (154.2 avg), including a 203 opener, while&nbsp;Alexis Wareman&nbsp;placed 41st with a 753 series.

Tailynn Level&nbsp;added a four-game 660 for 53rd, while&nbsp;Rose Timmermeyer&nbsp;(445),&nbsp;Ellie Weeks&nbsp;(266), and&nbsp;Victoria Martinez&nbsp;(121) contributed throughout the lineup.

Central Missouri University bested the 13-team field with 7,717 pins, followed by Ottawa University (7,133) and Lindenwood (7,072) rounding out the top three. Holly Bridges of Ottawa claimed individual honors with a 977 series (195.4 avg) in the 103-bowler field.

Men's Recap: Landyn Ziegenhirt&nbsp;led the Cougar men with a 952 series, to place 55th overall. The freshman carded a pair of 200-plus games with scores of 206 and 209 to help average 190.4 per game.

Dayden Cunningham&nbsp;followed in 67th with a five-game 922 series, while&nbsp;Simon Clark&nbsp;finished 73rd with a 906 total.&nbsp;Jacob Clark&nbsp;and&nbsp;Campbell Peterson&nbsp;added four-game scores of 765 and 674, respectively, while&nbsp;Jett Cosby&nbsp;rounded out the varsity lineup, posting the team's highest individual game of the weekend a 238 in the first of his two appearances.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College bowling teams continued the in-state competition schedule over the weekend, competing in the two-day Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge.Saturday's action featured five traditional individual games before concluding Sunday with 16 Baker rounds, as the women competed at West Ridge Lanes in Topeka and the men bowling at Royal Crest Lanes in Larence.The Cougar women recorded a ninth-place finish among 13 varsity programs, totaling 6,335 pins, while the Barton men placed 14th out of 17 varsity teams with a combined 7,539 pins.Women's Recap: Anne Timmermeyer&nbsp;led Barton with a five-game 854 series, averaging 170.8 to finish 22nd overall, highlighted by the team's top single game 209 in her third round.Rylee Lambeth&nbsp;followed in 39th with a 771 total (154.2 avg), including a 203 opener, while&nbsp;Alexis Wareman&nbsp;placed 41st with a 753 series.Tailynn Level&nbsp;added a four-game 660 for 53rd, while&nbsp;Rose Timmermeyer&nbsp;(445),&nbsp;Ellie Weeks&nbsp;(266), and&nbsp;Victoria Martinez&nbsp;(121) contributed throughout the lineup.Central Missouri University bested the 13-team field with 7,717 pins, followed by Ottawa University (7,133) and Lindenwood (7,072) rounding out the top three. Holly Bridges of Ottawa claimed individual honors with a 977 series (195.4 avg) in the 103-bowler field.Men's Recap: Landyn Ziegenhirt&nbsp;led the Cougar men with a 952 series, to place 55th overall. The freshman carded a pair of 200-plus games with scores of 206 and 209 to help average 190.4 per game.Dayden Cunningham&nbsp;followed in 67th with a five-game 922 series, while&nbsp;Simon Clark&nbsp;finished 73rd with a 906 total.&nbsp;Jacob Clark&nbsp;and&nbsp;Campbell Peterson&nbsp;added four-game scores of 765 and 674, respectively, while&nbsp;Jett Cosby&nbsp;rounded out the varsity lineup, posting the team's highest individual game of the weekend a 238 in the first of his two appearances.Barton also fielded a junior varsity squad, placing 11th among 19 teams, led by&nbsp;Colton Swift's 924 for 66th place.Wichita State University topped the 17 team field with 8,847 pins, edging cross-town rival Newman University's 8,460, and Lindenwood University's 8,262 for the team title. Carter Street of Wichita State earned individual honors with a 1,168 series in the 224 competitor field.The Cougars will hit the midway point of its five straight tournament stretch this Saturday and Sunday at the Bronco Open, held at Pastime Lanes in Hastings, Nebraska.