By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

The Barton Community College wrestling team turned in one of its' best results of the season this past weekend at the Bob Smith Open held by Fort Hays State University.

Competing against another stout field featuring top four year Division II and NAIA programs along with conference KJCCC foes, the Cougars concluded the day with a combined 4-8 record.

Hampered by injuries and sickness, Barton sent four wrestlers to the mats with Avery Wolf 125-pound and Keondre Bonner 174-pound capping the fall semester with their best outing of the year boosting 2-2 results.

Receiving a bye in the opening round, Wolf started his day with a first period 0:47 fall over Nebraska-Kearney's Adonis Lattimore. Bounced to the backside of the bracket after suffering a 16-0 tech fall to Bishop Murray of Nebraska-Kearney, Wolf kept his day alive responding in a 11-4 decision over Air Force Prep's Nico Tocci before bowing out in the next round to conference foe Brady Foster of Cloud County Community College falling in the second period.

Bonner's day began with a sluggish start plummeting a first period 2:23 fall to Wyatt Hartley of Labette Community College. Bouncy back, the sophomore rattled a pair of victories together after receiving a bye notching a 4:25 pin over John Carr of Northwest Kansas Technical College and edging Northeastern Junior College's Gavin Kopp with a 7-4 decision. Bonner's day would end in the fourth round of the consolation side suffering a 17-2 tech fall to Mark Rausch of Colby Community College.

Stephen Baldwin 133-pound and Chance Unruh 157-pound sustained tougher days dropping both of their battles on the day.

Barton will begin the 2023 portion of the schedule on January 7th at the Friends Invitational held in Wichita, KS which features a busy month of four competition dates including the squads lone two home events held January 17th and January 24th against conference foes Colby Community College and Northwest Kansas Technical College.

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoThe Barton Community College wrestling team turned in one of its' best results of the season this past weekend at the Bob Smith Open held by Fort Hays State University.Competing against another stout field featuring top four year Division II and NAIA programs along with conference KJCCC foes, the Cougars concluded the day with a combined 4-8 record.Hampered by injuries and sickness, Barton sent four wrestlers to the mats with Avery Wolf 125-pound and Keondre Bonner 174-pound capping the fall semester with their best outing of the year boosting 2-2 results.Receiving a bye in the opening round, Wolf started his day with a first period 0:47 fall over Nebraska-Kearney's Adonis Lattimore. Bounced to the backside of the bracket after suffering a 16-0 tech fall to Bishop Murray of Nebraska-Kearney, Wolf kept his day alive responding in a 11-4 decision over Air Force Prep's Nico Tocci before bowing out in the next round to conference foe Brady Foster of Cloud County Community College falling in the second period.Bonner's day began with a sluggish start plummeting a first period 2:23 fall to Wyatt Hartley of Labette Community College. Bouncy back, the sophomore rattled a pair of victories together after receiving a bye notching a 4:25 pin over John Carr of Northwest Kansas Technical College and edging Northeastern Junior College's Gavin Kopp with a 7-4 decision. Bonner's day would end in the fourth round of the consolation side suffering a 17-2 tech fall to Mark Rausch of Colby Community College.Stephen Baldwin 133-pound and Chance Unruh 157-pound sustained tougher days dropping both of their battles on the day.Barton will begin the 2023 portion of the schedule on January 7th at the Friends Invitational held in Wichita, KS which features a busy month of four competition dates including the squads lone two home events held January 17th and January 24th against conference foes Colby Community College and Northwest Kansas Technical College.

Wolf and Bonner lead Barton Wrestling at Bob Smith Open

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could set a franchise record Sunday in Houston with their 19th consecutive game of at least 300 yards of offense, and in the past eight of them, Patrick Mahomes and Co. have topped the 400-yard mark.

All without two of their top wide receivers.

That could change soon: The Chiefs hope Kadarius Toney, who practiced last week after a hamstring injury but was unavailable against the Broncos, will get back on the field for the first time in nearly a month. And they could have fellow wide receiver Mecole Hardman back in short order after an abdominal injury landed him on injured reserve.

“Getting Mecole and KT back will just add another dimension. They can do jet sweeps and stuff like that, but adding their speed, teams have to honor that,” Mahomes said Wednesday. “If you add speed to any offense that those two guys have, it really opens up everybody else, because you have to account for those two guys on every play.”

Toney, who is most likely to play against the Texans, only appeared in two games after his trade from the Giants to Kansas City when he got hurt against the Chargers. But signs were pointing to the 2021 first-round pick being an impact player, especially after hauling in four catches for 57 yards and a score the prior week against the Jaguars.

His ability to run jet sweeps, which Tyreek Hill ran so successfully for years, added another element to the offense.

“He had a little bit of a ramp-up last week, which was good,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “Came out of that feeling pretty good. We'll see how he does this week and make a decision down the road here. Take it day by day, see how he does.”

It's unclear how soon Hardman will be able to help what is already the league's second-highest scoring offense.

He was likewise in the midst of a productive stretch, scoring touchdowns in three straight games and five overall, when an abdominal injury landed the speedster on injured reserve.

That put Hardman out four weeks, and the Chiefs now have a 21-day window in which they must active him or put him on IR for the remainder of the season.

Hardman has been posting to social media about his readiness to return, though Reid said it wasn't necessarily the injury or shaking off any lingering rust that could be the biggest hurdle to getting back on the field.

“He lost a bunch of weight,” Reid said. “It was a matter of getting that back, but not with cheeseburgers — get back some good, hardy weight and strength, so he's been working on that. He's been working like crazy. And he's going to continue to do that here — do that this week. He's out at practice and that will add to it.”

The Chiefs are 10-3 and tied with the Bills for the AFC's best record, though Buffalo holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, and that means each of the remaining four games are crucial. And the Chiefs would struggle to find a better get-right opponent for the two wide receivers than the one-win Texans, whose pass defense is middle of the road.

To say the Chiefs have gotten by without Toney or Hardman is an understatement.

Mahomes has thrown for at least 300 yards in seven of his past eight games, and tight end Travis Kelce has once again eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving this season — and 10,000 for his career — while wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has not only returned from his concussion but also has become an impact player.

Smith-Schuster had nine catches for 74 yards and what proved to be the decisive TD in last week's 34-28 win in Denver.

NOTES: Reid and Mahomes both have connections to Mississippi State coach Mike Leach, who died this week at the age of 61. Reid had him speak to his teams in Philadelphia on a couple of occasions while Mahomes played at Texas Tech under then-coach Kliff Kingsbury, one of Leach's quarterbacks there.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could set a franchise record Sunday in Houston with their 19th consecutive game of at least 300 yards of offense, and in the past eight of them, Patrick Mahomes and Co. have topped the 400-yard mark.All without two of their top wide receivers.That could change soon: The Chiefs hope Kadarius Toney, who practiced last week after a hamstring injury but was unavailable against the Broncos, will get back on the field for the first time in nearly a month. And they could have fellow wide receiver Mecole Hardman back in short order after an abdominal injury landed him on injured reserve.“Getting Mecole and KT back will just add another dimension. They can do jet sweeps and stuff like that, but adding their speed, teams have to honor that,” Mahomes said Wednesday. “If you add speed to any offense that those two guys have, it really opens up everybody else, because you have to account for those two guys on every play.”Toney, who is most likely to play against the Texans, only appeared in two games after his trade from the Giants to Kansas City when he got hurt against the Chargers. But signs were pointing to the 2021 first-round pick being an impact player, especially after hauling in four catches for 57 yards and a score the prior week against the Jaguars.His ability to run jet sweeps, which Tyreek Hill ran so successfully for years, added another element to the offense.“He had a little bit of a ramp-up last week, which was good,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “Came out of that feeling pretty good. We'll see how he does this week and make a decision down the road here. Take it day by day, see how he does.”It's unclear how soon Hardman will be able to help what is already the league's second-highest scoring offense.He was likewise in the midst of a productive stretch, scoring touchdowns in three straight games and five overall, when an abdominal injury landed the speedster on injured reserve.That put Hardman out four weeks, and the Chiefs now have a 21-day window in which they must active him or put him on IR for the remainder of the season.Hardman has been posting to social media about his readiness to return, though Reid said it wasn't necessarily the injury or shaking off any lingering rust that could be the biggest hurdle to getting back on the field.“He lost a bunch of weight,” Reid said. “It was a matter of getting that back, but not with cheeseburgers — get back some good, hardy weight and strength, so he's been working on that. He's been working like crazy. And he's going to continue to do that here — do that this week. He's out at practice and that will add to it.”The Chiefs are 10-3 and tied with the Bills for the AFC's best record, though Buffalo holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, and that means each of the remaining four games are crucial. And the Chiefs would struggle to find a better get-right opponent for the two wide receivers than the one-win Texans, whose pass defense is middle of the road.To say the Chiefs have gotten by without Toney or Hardman is an understatement.Mahomes has thrown for at least 300 yards in seven of his past eight games, and tight end Travis Kelce has once again eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving this season — and 10,000 for his career — while wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has not only returned from his concussion but also has become an impact player.Smith-Schuster had nine catches for 74 yards and what proved to be the decisive TD in last week's 34-28 win in Denver.NOTES: Reid and Mahomes both have connections to Mississippi State coach Mike Leach, who died this week at the age of 61. Reid had him speak to his teams in Philadelphia on a couple of occasions while Mahomes played at Texas Tech under then-coach Kliff Kingsbury, one of Leach's quarterbacks there.

Chiefs could soon have WRs Toney, Hardman back on offense

By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

Jenny Nkem Womsi of the 22nd ranked Barton Community College women's basketball team has been named the Week 6 KJCCC Division I Player of the Week.

The honor is the second of the season for Womsi in having earned the Week 2 KJCCC and NJCAA distinction and the fifth so for the sophomore's Barton career.

Womsi's offensive and defensive performances this past week helped Barton to a pair of victories, the first coming at Cloud County followed by Saturday's home win over Pratt.

Averaging a double-double 10.5 points and 17 rebounds, 11 of the boards coming from the offensive end in the two games, Womsi was 71.4% from the field and defensively helped Barton limit the opposition to less than 44 points in each contests.

Beginning the week scoring 8 points on 4-of-6 shooting and grabbed 13 of her 17 total rebounds on the defensive end, Womsi helped the Cougars hold Cloud County 26 points below their average. Capping her week with a career high 6 steals, Womsi again filled her role in the Cougars' limiting the region's second highest scoring team 35 points below her average by hauling down 10 defensive of her 17 total rebounds. Shooting another efficient 6-of-8 from the field, Womsi's 13 points completed her 8th double-double of the year.

Womsi and the Cougars wrapped up the fall portion of the schedule Monday night in El Dorado notching their third straight win by defeating 22nd ranked Butler 62-54. Womsi notched her 9th double-double of the season in leading the Cougars, scoring 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting while collecting 18 rebounds in taking over the top spot of the Region VI Division I individual leaderboard.

The victory at the Power Plant was the second straight on the Grizzlies home floor, keeping Barton in 3rd place of the conference standings heading to the holiday break at 6-2 and 12-2 on the season.

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoJenny Nkem Womsi of the 22nd ranked Barton Community College women's basketball team has been named the Week 6 KJCCC Division I Player of the Week.The honor is the second of the season for Womsi in having earned the Week 2 KJCCC and NJCAA distinction and the fifth so for the sophomore's Barton career.Womsi's offensive and defensive performances this past week helped Barton to a pair of victories, the first coming at Cloud County followed by Saturday's home win over Pratt.Averaging a double-double 10.5 points and 17 rebounds, 11 of the boards coming from the offensive end in the two games, Womsi was 71.4% from the field and defensively helped Barton limit the opposition to less than 44 points in each contests.Beginning the week scoring 8 points on 4-of-6 shooting and grabbed 13 of her 17 total rebounds on the defensive end, Womsi helped the Cougars hold Cloud County 26 points below their average. Capping her week with a career high 6 steals, Womsi again filled her role in the Cougars' limiting the region's second highest scoring team 35 points below her average by hauling down 10 defensive of her 17 total rebounds. Shooting another efficient 6-of-8 from the field, Womsi's 13 points completed her 8th double-double of the year.Womsi and the Cougars wrapped up the fall portion of the schedule Monday night in El Dorado notching their third straight win by defeating 22nd ranked Butler 62-54. Womsi notched her 9th double-double of the season in leading the Cougars, scoring 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting while collecting 18 rebounds in taking over the top spot of the Region VI Division I individual leaderboard.The victory at the Power Plant was the second straight on the Grizzlies home floor, keeping Barton in 3rd place of the conference standings heading to the holiday break at 6-2 and 12-2 on the season.

Barton's Womsi earns second KJCCC Player of the Week honor 


- Kansas Pre-Game Magazine Publisher John Baetz who will talk about
the Winter Basketball and Wrestling edition that is now available for free at select locations across Kansas


- Voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers Gerard Wellbrock


- Great Bend Lady Panther Basketball coach Cindy Beck

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(WATCH) Wednesday on Sports Day

By STEVE WEBSTER Great Bend Post


A Pair of Great Bend coaches
have earned awards from the Kansas Cross Country and Track and Field
Coaches Association.


Panther cross country and track coach
Lyles Lashley was named 5A girls track Coach of the Year, while Great
Bend high jump coach Bill Maddy was named the assistant coach of the
year for jumps in track.


Lashly led the Panther girls
to a runner-up finish at the 2022 5A State Track Meet.


Maddy had two jumpers, Valarie
Luna and Sadie Spray, place second and third&nbsp; respectively at the state meet.

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A Pair of Great Bend coaches
have earned awards from the Kansas Cross Country and Track and Field
Coaches Association.
Panther cross country and track coach
Lyles Lashley was named 5A girls track Coach of the Year, while Great
Bend high jump coach Bill Maddy was named the assistant coach of the
year for jumps in track.
Lashly led the Panther girls
to a runner-up finish at the 2022 5A State Track Meet.
Maddy had two jumpers, Valarie
Luna and Sadie Spray, place second and third&nbsp; respectively at the state meet.

Great Bend's Lashley and Maddy earn coaching awards from the KCCTFCA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday after spending the past five seasons with Tampa Bay.

The 30-year-old Yarbrough was 3-8 with a 4.50 ERA in 20 games last season, making nine starts. He twice was on the injured list with groin tightness and a strained oblique.

Yarbrough was 40-31 with a 4.33 ERA in 127 games, including 59 starts, for the Rays. He was 16-6 as a rookie in 2018. He was 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA in eight postseason games.

Yarbrough played college ball at Old Dominion, where new Royals manager Matt Quatraro and Kansas City infielder Vinnie Pasquantino also went to school.

The Royals designated right-hander Wyatt Mills for assignment.

The 27-year-old Mills was a combined 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA in 27 games with Kansas City and Seattle. He was traded from the Mariners to the Royals in late June in the deal for Carlos Santana.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday after spending the past five seasons with Tampa Bay.The 30-year-old Yarbrough was 3-8 with a 4.50 ERA in 20 games last season, making nine starts. He twice was on the injured list with groin tightness and a strained oblique.Yarbrough was 40-31 with a 4.33 ERA in 127 games, including 59 starts, for the Rays. He was 16-6 as a rookie in 2018. He was 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA in eight postseason games.Yarbrough played college ball at Old Dominion, where new Royals manager Matt Quatraro and Kansas City infielder Vinnie Pasquantino also went to school.The Royals designated right-hander Wyatt Mills for assignment.The 27-year-old Mills was a combined 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA in 27 games with Kansas City and Seattle. He was traded from the Mariners to the Royals in late June in the deal for Carlos Santana.

Free agent lefty Yarbrough signs 1-year contract with Royals

Burlingame, Calif. 73, Marais des Cygnes Valley 11

Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 68, Christ Preparatory Academy 44

Northeast Christian Homeschool 81, Topeka Heritage Christian 48

Salina Sacred Heart 48, Berean Academy 44

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 60, Rock Hills 38

Veritas Christian 44, Cornerstone Family 28

Wichita Bishop Carroll 76, Wichita West 71

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 </figure>BOYS SCORESAndover Central 72, Andover 63Atchison 74, Ottawa 67Baldwin 56, Louisburg 45Beloit 67, Republic County 26Bennington 64, Lakeside 37Blue Valley 64, Hanover 48Bonner Springs 84, Frontenac 70Bucklin 68, Kiowa County 40Burlingame, Calif. 73, Marais des Cygnes Valley 11Burlington 63, Iola 48Central Plains 51, St. John 39Chaparral 50, Medicine Lodge 43Chase County 46, Council Grove 43Cheney 66, Wichita Trinity 45Circle 56, Augusta 42Cunningham 68, Argonia 34DeSoto 66, KC Turner 28Deerfield 44, Yarbrough, Okla. 35Derby 73, Arkansas City 53Dodge City 73, Woodward, Okla. 35El Dorado 47, Clearwater 35Ellinwood 65 Ell-Saline 51Ellsworth 39, Minneapolis 18Emporia 59, SM North 46Erie 49, Oswego 40Eudora 40, Paola 35Galena 74, Lamar, Mo. 43Garden City 57, Wichita Life Prep 43Goddard 63, Salina Central 48Goddard-Eisenhower 60, Valley Center 57Great Bend 60, Larned 33Haven 59, Nickerson 28Hesston 45, Smoky Valley 35Highland Park 85, Southeast 57Hill City 92, Oberlin-Decatur 25Hodgeman County 71, Ness City 56Holton 47, Royal Valley 26Hugoton 82, Southwestern Hts. 41Humboldt 74, Marmaton Valley 50Hutchinson 80, Salina South 39Inman 63, Kingman 47KC Piper 61, Topeka Seaman 48KC Wyandotte 51, KC Schlagle 45Kapaun Mount Carmel 68, Wichita East 45La Crosse 59, Dighton 47Labette County 40, Independence 31Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 68, Christ Preparatory Academy 44Lyndon 43, Central Heights 40Macksville 65, Central Christian 28Maize South 70, Maize 38Manhattan 56, Topeka 46Marysville 58, Concordia 42McPherson 60, Buhler 36Metro Academy 62, KIPP KC Legacy, Mo. 43Mill Valley 51, Blue Valley 50Moundridge 56, Little River 33Mulvane 76, Winfield 68Northeast Christian Homeschool 81, Topeka Heritage Christian 48Northern Valley 52, Logan/Palco 33Norwich 63, Udall 32Osage City 68, Mission Valley 31Osborne 65, Victoria 43Oskaloosa 42, McLouth 31Oxford 77, Pretty Prairie 69Parsons 61, Fort Scott 58Pawnee Heights 52, Western Plains 33Perry-Lecompton 62, Jefferson West 26Phillipsburg 57, Ellis 35Pittsburg Colgan 60, Riverton 27Pratt 61, Russell 47Remington 64, Halstead 47SM Northwest 58, Washburn Rural 51Salina Sacred Heart 48, Berean Academy 44Santa Fe Trail 66, Prairie View 25Scott City 55, Cimarron 44Sedan 60, Caney Valley 40Shawnee Heights 55, Basehor-Linwood 39Solomon 53, Centre 43Southeast Saline 77, Abilene 59Spearville 59, Ashland 39St. John's Beloit-Tipton 60, Rock Hills 38St. Mary's 44, Rock Creek 41Sterling 60, Hoisington 44Sylvan-Lucas 63, Lincoln 31Tescott 53, Chase 21Topeka West 65, Lansing 49Troy 69, Doniphan West 22Valley Heights 55, Frankfort 26Veritas Christian 44, Cornerstone Family 28Wamego 59, Chapman 39Waverly 42, Madison/Hamilton 37Wellington 65, Rose Hill 47Wellsville 65, Osawatomie 27Weskan 74, Wallace County 67West Elk 40, Neodesha 35Wichita Bishop Carroll 76, Wichita West 71Wichita Campus 74, Newton 46Wichita Collegiate 59, Andale 49Wichita Heights 58, Wichita South 38Wichita Independent 61, Wichita Home School 29TUESDAY GIRLS SCORESAndale 72, Wichita Collegiate 14Andover 50, Andover Central 46Argonia 36, Cunningham 32Atchison County 50, Valley Falls 31Axtell 56, Wetmore 22Belle Plaine 44, Douglass 38, OTBeloit 41, Republic County 34Bennington 51, Lakeside 31Bishop Miege 60, SM East 29Blue Valley 56, Mill Valley 20Bluestem 34, Fredonia 22Bucklin 66, Kiowa County 14Burlingame 53, Marais des Cygnes Valley 32Burlington 41, Iola 34Central Plains 45, St. John 35Chanute Christian 42, Tyro Community Christian 28Chaparral 35, Medicine Lodge 28Cheney 59, Wichita Trinity 5Cherryvale 67, Columbus 41Cimarron 52, Scott City 44Circle 41, Augusta 27Clay Center 46, Riley County 28Clearwater 50, El Dorado 28Conway Springs 72, Caldwell 20Cornerstone Family 36, Veritas Christian 32Derby 73, Arkansas City 27Doniphan West 57, Troy 28Ellinwood 50, Ell-Saline 49Emporia 48, SM North 20Erie 55, Oswego 20Eudora 56, Paola 51Fairfield 53, Wichita Classical 38Fort Scott 57, Parsons 54Frankfort 40, Valley Heights 36Garden City 57, Fairview, Colo. 31Gardner-Edgerton 49, BV Northwest 36Goddard-Eisenhower 39, Valley Center 31Great Bend 45, Larned 34Halstead 37, Remington 35Hardesty, Okla. 40, Deerfield 15Haven 49, Nickerson 32Hesston 49, Smoky Valley 42Highland Park 68, Southeast, Mo. 9Hodgeman County 46, Ness City 32Hoisington 45, Sterling 22Holton 59, Royal Valley 50Hugoton 42, Southwestern Hts. 24Hutchinson 44, Salina South 28Hutchinson Central Christian 55, Macksville 43Inman 62, Kingman 53KC Sumner 55, KC Washington 28La Crosse 43, Dighton 28Lamar, Mo. 72, Galena 64Lansing 58, Topeka West 53Lebo 82, Hartford 34Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 37, Christ Preparatory Academy 27Little River 52, Moundridge 32Louisburg 72, Baldwin 45Lyndon 63, Central Heights 47Lyons 35, Canton-Galva 30Madison/Hamilton 42, Waverly 24Maize South 46, Maize 28McPherson 81, Buhler 28Mission Valley 31, Osage City 29Mulvane 36, Winfield 31Newton 42, Wichita Campus 11Norwich 53, Udall 26Osborne 66, Victoria 23Oskaloosa 49, McLouth 45Ottawa 52, Atchison 24Pawnee Heights 47, Western Plains 27Phillipsburg 62, Ellis 29Pittsburg Colgan 60, Riverton 27Pratt 60, Russell 17Riverside 50, Sabetha 40Rock Creek 40, St. Mary's 29SM South 49, Spring Hill 30Salina Central 28, Goddard 20Salina Central 38, Goddard 29Santa Fe Trail 29, Prairie View 14Shawnee Heights 48, Basehor-Linwood 40Solomon 53, Centre 43Southeast Saline 49, Abilene 30St. John's Beloit-Tipton 52, Rock Hills 36St. Thomas Aquinas 51, St. Pius X (Kansas City), Mo. 28Stanton County 52, Greeley County 36Topeka Seaman 62, KC Piper 35Trego 59, Stockton 16Wakefield 46, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 27Wamego 68, Chapman 43Washburn Rural 54, SM Northwest 45Wellington 55, Rose Hill 12Wellsville 43, Osawatomie 31Wheatland-Grinnell 49, Logan 43Wichita Bishop Carroll 75, Wichita West 17Wichita East 45, Kapaun Mount Carmel 40Wichita Heights 55, Wichita South 38Wichita Southeast 66, Wichita Northwest 37Woodward, Okla. 42, Dodge City 28

Tuesday Statewide Scores

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 15 points to help Wichita State defeat Mississippi Valley State 71-48 on Tuesday night.

Pierre shot 5 for 12, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Shockers (6-4). Jaykwon Walton added 14 points while going 6 of 11 (2 for 4 from distance), and he also had six rebounds and four steals. Craig Porter Jr. recorded 13 points and was 6 of 10 shooting, including 0 for 3 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line.

The Delta Devils (1-10) were led by Rayquan Brown, who posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Terry Collins added 13 points and nine rebounds for Mississippi Valley State. Michael Barber also had seven points. The loss was the Delta Devils' sixth straight.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 15 points to help Wichita State defeat Mississippi Valley State 71-48 on Tuesday night.Pierre shot 5 for 12, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Shockers (6-4). Jaykwon Walton added 14 points while going 6 of 11 (2 for 4 from distance), and he also had six rebounds and four steals. Craig Porter Jr. recorded 13 points and was 6 of 10 shooting, including 0 for 3 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line.The Delta Devils (1-10) were led by Rayquan Brown, who posted 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Terry Collins added 13 points and nine rebounds for Mississippi Valley State. Michael Barber also had seven points. The loss was the Delta Devils' sixth straight.

Pierre scores 15, Wichita State knocks off MVSU 71-48

Great Bend Boys 60 Larned 33; Great Bend Girls 45 Larned 34

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Sterling Boys 60 Hoisington 44; Hoisington Girls 45 Sterling 22

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) —
Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 15 points, the Wichita State Shockers
defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 71-48 on Tuesday
night. The Shockers are now 6-4 on the season, while the Delta Devils
fell to 1-10.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP)
— Kevin Obanor scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, De’Vion
Harmon had 19 points and six steals and Texas Tech held off Eastern
Washington 77-70. Texas Tech (7-2) extended its home winning streak
to 27 games — with its last loss coming on Feb. 9, 2021. Steele
Venters banked in a 3-pointer to pull EWU within 61-59 left but Texas
Tech freshman Pop Isaacs answered with a 3-pointer and Harmon dunked
it to rebuild a seven-point lead. Harmon made a layup while being
fouled and missed the free throw with two minutes left, but Texas
Tech secured the rebound and Obanor made two free throws for a 72-65
lead. Isaacs finished with 15 points for Texas Tech.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough has signed a one-year
contract with the Kansas City Royals after spending the past five
seasons with Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old Yarbrough was 3-8 with a 4.50
ERA in 20 games last season, making nine starts. He twice was on the
injured list with groin tightness and a strained oblique. Yarbrough
was 40-31 with a 4.33 ERA in 127 games, including 59 starts, for the
Rays. He was 16-6 as a rookie in 2018. He was 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA in
eight postseason games. Yarbrough played college ball at Old
Dominion, where new Royals manager Matt Quatraro and Kansas City
infielder Vinnie Pasquantino also went to school.

UNDATED (AP) —
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died following
complications from a heart condition. The pioneering coach helped
revolutionize the college football passing game with the Air Raid
offense. Leach had been hospitalized over the weekend and had a bout
of pneumonia late this season. He died Monday night. In 21 seasons as
a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State,
Leach went 158-107. Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major
college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach,
including four of the top six. Mike Leach was 61.

BUENOS AIRES,
Argentina (AP) — The streets of Argentina have turned into a party
as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned
this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup
final. Fans poured out onto the streets of the capital of Buenos
Aires as soon as the match ended, with people waving Argentina flags
out of their cars and people took over whole streets as they jumped
and sang in joy amid a sea of wearing the national team’s jersey.
Earlier, Buenos Aires had come to a standstill as fans packed cafes,
restaurants and public plazas, where giant screens showed exploits of
the Lionel Messi-led national team.

RABAT, Morocco (AP)
— As Morocco faces France in the World Cup semifinal, many players
and fans of both diverse teams grapple with family tales of colonial
history, challenges of immigration, and questions of national
loyalty. The match has political and emotional resonance for both
nations. It dredges up everything that’s complicated about the
relationship in which France still wields considerable influence. For
many in the former protectorate, the match against the defending
champion is an opportunity to show that Morocco is a formidable foe —
on the soccer pitch at least. That's even though immigration between
the two countries has blurred the lines for many in France and in
Morocco about who to support Wednesday in Qatar.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) —
Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 15 points, the Wichita State Shockers
defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 71-48 on Tuesday
night. The Shockers are now 6-4 on the season, while the Delta Devils
fell to 1-10.LUBBOCK, Texas (AP)
— Kevin Obanor scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, De’Vion
Harmon had 19 points and six steals and Texas Tech held off Eastern
Washington 77-70. Texas Tech (7-2) extended its home winning streak
to 27 games — with its last loss coming on Feb. 9, 2021. Steele
Venters banked in a 3-pointer to pull EWU within 61-59 left but Texas
Tech freshman Pop Isaacs answered with a 3-pointer and Harmon dunked
it to rebuild a seven-point lead. Harmon made a layup while being
fouled and missed the free throw with two minutes left, but Texas
Tech secured the rebound and Obanor made two free throws for a 72-65
lead. Isaacs finished with 15 points for Texas Tech.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough has signed a one-year
contract with the Kansas City Royals after spending the past five
seasons with Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old Yarbrough was 3-8 with a 4.50
ERA in 20 games last season, making nine starts. He twice was on the
injured list with groin tightness and a strained oblique. Yarbrough
was 40-31 with a 4.33 ERA in 127 games, including 59 starts, for the
Rays. He was 16-6 as a rookie in 2018. He was 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA in
eight postseason games. Yarbrough played college ball at Old
Dominion, where new Royals manager Matt Quatraro and Kansas City
infielder Vinnie Pasquantino also went to school.UNDATED (AP) —
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died following
complications from a heart condition. The pioneering coach helped
revolutionize the college football passing game with the Air Raid
offense. Leach had been hospitalized over the weekend and had a bout
of pneumonia late this season. He died Monday night. In 21 seasons as
a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State,
Leach went 158-107. Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major
college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach,
including four of the top six. Mike Leach was 61.BUENOS AIRES,
Argentina (AP) — The streets of Argentina have turned into a party
as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned
this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup
final. Fans poured out onto the streets of the capital of Buenos
Aires as soon as the match ended, with people waving Argentina flags
out of their cars and people took over whole streets as they jumped
and sang in joy amid a sea of wearing the national team’s jersey.
Earlier, Buenos Aires had come to a standstill as fans packed cafes,
restaurants and public plazas, where giant screens showed exploits of
the Lionel Messi-led national team.RABAT, Morocco (AP)
— As Morocco faces France in the World Cup semifinal, many players
and fans of both diverse teams grapple with family tales of colonial
history, challenges of immigration, and questions of national
loyalty. The match has political and emotional resonance for both
nations. It dredges up everything that’s complicated about the
relationship in which France still wields considerable influence. For
many in the former protectorate, the match against the defending
champion is an opportunity to show that Morocco is a formidable foe —
on the soccer pitch at least. That's even though immigration between
the two countries has blurred the lines for many in France and in
Morocco about who to support Wednesday in Qatar.WEDNESDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	(4)Alabama	91	Memphis	88	Final	(5)Houston	74	NC
A&amp;T	46	Final	(9)Arizona	99	Texas
A&amp;M-CC	61NATIONAL BASKETBALL
ASSOCIATIONFinal	Philadelphia	123	Sacramento	103	Final	Milwaukee	128	Golden
State	111	Final	Houston	111	Phoenix	97	Final	Utah	121	New
Orleans	100	Final
OT	Boston	122	L.A. Lakers	118	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal	Florida	4	Columbus	0	Final	Dallas	4	New
Jersey	1	Final	Buffalo	6	Los
Angeles	0	Final	Toronto	7	Anaheim	0	Final	Carolina	1	Detroit	0	Final	Tampa
Bay	6	Seattle	2	Final
SO	Boston	4	N-Y Islanders	3	Final	Edmonton	6	Nashville	3	Final	Vegas	6	Winnipeg	5	Final	Washington	7	Chicago	3	Final	Colorado	3	Philadelphia	2	Final	San
Jose	3	Arizona	2

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DENVER (AP) — Linebacker Josey Jewell hesitated for a second after picking off Patrick Mahomes with the Denver Broncos trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 27-0 on Sunday.

Should he race for the end zone so he and his teammates could preen for the cameras in celebration?

Surely that would be a bad look for a team down by four scores and one whose plummet toward the NFL basement will only benefit the Seattle Seahawks, who stand to get the second overall pick in the 2023 draft as part of the trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver.

Or should he trot to the sideline and act as if he’d done this before — he hadn’t. This was the fifth-year pro’s first career interception, and by game’s end, he’d have a pair of them.

“There was definitely a little pause,” said Jewell, who looked to defensive captain Justin Simmons, who encouraged him to celebrate the takeaway.

So they raced for the north end zone, joined by their jubilant teammates, to let loose, gleefully accepting any mockery if it could provide a spark for a team that has spiraled through a season of belly-flops, letdowns, setbacks and screwups.

“It made people want to make plays and try to get that momentum going,” Jewell said.

The Broncos (3-10) haven’t had much to celebrate this season with Wilson struggling in his transition to Denver, a rash of starters sidelined by injuries and a defense unable to set the edge after GM George Paton traded away Bradley Chubb to recoup a first-round draft pick in 2023.

A season that began with hopes of finally dethroning Mahomes and the Chiefs atop their AFC West perch has devolved into a stretch run where coaches and players alike are trying to save face and preserve their jobs.

Jewell’s interception sparked a 21-0 run with Wilson throwing a pair of touchdown passes to Jerry Jeudy and another to Marlon Mack, but he was sidelined with a concussion by the time the Chiefs eked out a 34-28 win, their 14th straight over the Broncos.

Coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday that Wilson appeared to have been knocked unconscious on the play but added that Wilson, who is in concussion protocol, “felt great today when we saw him. He looked great.”

Hackett praised his team’s spunk for not folding when down 27-zip.

“They didn’t blink,” he said. “They stayed together.”

QB Russell Wilson finally looked like his vintage self with his first three-TD game since last year’s season finale and he led the team in rushing with 57 yards on four carries. That’s the most by a Denver QB since Tim Tebow ran for 93 yards against New England in 2011.

But with Wilson, who just turned 34, sustaining a concussion at the end of his final run, the Broncos have to wonder if he can subsist playing as he used to with the Seahawks.

The decision-making by the offensive coaching staff. With LG Dalton Risner (back, shoulder) missing his first game this season, they decided to start rookie C Luke Wattenberg in his place.

DT Chris Jones, who came in with 10 sacks, manhandled the fifth-rounder from Washington, forcing the Broncos to rotate in others.

WR Jerry Jeudy. He caught a career-best three touchdown passes after moving over to flanker with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) out. He caught eight passes for 73 yards despite being the focus of the Chiefs secondary. Jeudy came into the game with just six TD grabs in 36 games.

WR Jerry Jeudy. His trio of TDs came after he bumped an official in the second quarter while arguing that he’d been held. Jeudy wasn’t flagged by line judge Tripp Sutter for the infraction but is in line for a hefty fine. Hackett didn’t see the bump, but was told about it by the officials and addressed it immediately with Jeudy.

“He definitely knew that he was wrong,” Hackett said. “That’s unacceptable. You can’t do that.”

Jeudy said he was “out there playing with frustration wanting to make a play for my team. I feel like at that point, I was just held and that should’ve been called. But I have to know how to control my anger and just move on.”

Wilson is in concussion protocol and could miss his second game this season after missing just three in his decade in Seattle. RB Mike Boone (ankle) is likely done for the year and Hackett had no update on WR Kendall Hinton (hamstring), who was limping badly after the game.

66 — RB Marlon Mack’s 66-yard touchdown catch was the longest of his career and the longest by a Broncos running back since Kapri Bibbs’ 69-yarder against the Raiders in 2016.

The Broncos host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, who will be playing on short rest after facing the Patriots on Monday night.

DENVER (AP) — Linebacker Josey Jewell hesitated for a second after picking off Patrick Mahomes with the Denver Broncos trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 27-0 on Sunday.Should he race for the end zone so he and his teammates could preen for the cameras in celebration?Surely that would be a bad look for a team down by four scores and one whose plummet toward the NFL basement will only benefit the Seattle Seahawks, who stand to get the second overall pick in the 2023 draft as part of the trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver.Or should he trot to the sideline and act as if he’d done this before — he hadn’t. This was the fifth-year pro’s first career interception, and by game’s end, he’d have a pair of them.“There was definitely a little pause,” said Jewell, who looked to defensive captain Justin Simmons, who encouraged him to celebrate the takeaway.So they raced for the north end zone, joined by their jubilant teammates, to let loose, gleefully accepting any mockery if it could provide a spark for a team that has spiraled through a season of belly-flops, letdowns, setbacks and screwups.“It made people want to make plays and try to get that momentum going,” Jewell said.The Broncos (3-10) haven’t had much to celebrate this season with Wilson struggling in his transition to Denver, a rash of starters sidelined by injuries and a defense unable to set the edge after GM George Paton traded away Bradley Chubb to recoup a first-round draft pick in 2023.A season that began with hopes of finally dethroning Mahomes and the Chiefs atop their AFC West perch has devolved into a stretch run where coaches and players alike are trying to save face and preserve their jobs.Jewell’s interception sparked a 21-0 run with Wilson throwing a pair of touchdown passes to Jerry Jeudy and another to Marlon Mack, but he was sidelined with a concussion by the time the Chiefs eked out a 34-28 win, their 14th straight over the Broncos.Coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday that Wilson appeared to have been knocked unconscious on the play but added that Wilson, who is in concussion protocol, “felt great today when we saw him. He looked great.”Hackett praised his team’s spunk for not folding when down 27-zip.“They didn’t blink,” he said. “They stayed together.”WHAT’S WORKINGQB Russell Wilson finally looked like his vintage self with his first three-TD game since last year’s season finale and he led the team in rushing with 57 yards on four carries. That’s the most by a Denver QB since Tim Tebow ran for 93 yards against New England in 2011.But with Wilson, who just turned 34, sustaining a concussion at the end of his final run, the Broncos have to wonder if he can subsist playing as he used to with the Seahawks.WHAT NEEDS WORKThe decision-making by the offensive coaching staff. With LG Dalton Risner (back, shoulder) missing his first game this season, they decided to start rookie C Luke Wattenberg in his place.DT Chris Jones, who came in with 10 sacks, manhandled the fifth-rounder from Washington, forcing the Broncos to rotate in others.STOCK UPWR Jerry Jeudy. He caught a career-best three touchdown passes after moving over to flanker with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) out. He caught eight passes for 73 yards despite being the focus of the Chiefs secondary. Jeudy came into the game with just six TD grabs in 36 games.STOCK DOWNWR Jerry Jeudy. His trio of TDs came after he bumped an official in the second quarter while arguing that he’d been held. Jeudy wasn’t flagged by line judge Tripp Sutter for the infraction but is in line for a hefty fine. Hackett didn’t see the bump, but was told about it by the officials and addressed it immediately with Jeudy.“He definitely knew that he was wrong,” Hackett said. “That’s unacceptable. You can’t do that.”Jeudy said he was “out there playing with frustration wanting to make a play for my team. I feel like at that point, I was just held and that should’ve been called. But I have to know how to control my anger and just move on.”INJURIESWilson is in concussion protocol and could miss his second game this season after missing just three in his decade in Seattle. RB Mike Boone (ankle) is likely done for the year and Hackett had no update on WR Kendall Hinton (hamstring), who was limping badly after the game.KEY NUMBER66 — RB Marlon Mack’s 66-yard touchdown catch was the longest of his career and the longest by a Broncos running back since Kapri Bibbs’ 69-yarder against the Raiders in 2016.UP NEXTThe Broncos host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, who will be playing on short rest after facing the Patriots on Monday night.

Broncos revel in small gains as they careen toward basement

ANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid made it clear Sunday night that he wouldn't simply forget about the uncharacteristic three interceptions that Patrick Mahomes had thrown against the Denver Broncos.

Those turnovers allowed a 27-point lead to nearly evaporate and almost doomed the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat.

Reid just wanted to make sure folks remembered Mahomes' brilliance, too.

There was the no-look, side-arm fling over two closing Broncos defenders that landed softly in the hands of Jerick McKinnon, who took it 56 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter.

And much later, when things became tense, the throw from the pocket as Mahomes was getting dragged down that found JuJu Smith-Schuster in the end zone.

That touchdown ultimately proved to be the difference in the 34-28 victory.

“Every quarterback that has played in this league for a while has a game like that,” Reid said. "The one great thing about him is he kept firing and had a lot of big plays, and so you can’t take away the three interceptions, but there sure were some good ones in between those. And it’s a great learning experience. But every great one’s had that as well. It’s one of those days and we were able to work through and everyone kept battling and finished the game.”

Mahomes has lamented for weeks the “one dumb play” he seems to make each game.

They're a big reason the Chiefs have had at least one turnover in eight straight games, something Reid has never experienced in his Kansas City tenure.

The turnovers Sunday? Ill-advised throws, to be sure, but also spectacular plays by the Denver defense.

“I promise you,” Mahomes said, “I know I'm messing up. When I go to the sidelines, I'm hot. Those coaches come to me and they know I understand, but they still let me know what I can get better at. I just cannot put our team in that situation.”

Maybe the Chiefs (10-3) can survive them against the Broncos, who fell to 3-10 with the loss.

Maybe they could against the Texans, whom they visit this Sunday. But probably not against the Seahawks the following week.

Almost certainly not against anyone in the postseason.

The Chiefs remain tied with the Bills for the AFC's best record, but Buffalo has the head-to-head tiebreaker with four games to go.

So the pressure is on Kansas City to clean up those mistakes if it wants to earn that lone first-round playoff bye.

“You are not going to play your best football every week,” Mahomes said, "but how can you build on your past week for the rest of the season to make sure you are playing your best football when the playoffs come around?”

The Chiefs running back group of McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco was too much for Denver to handle Sunday. McKinnon had seven catches for 122 yards and two scores, along with 22 yards on the ground, and Pacheco carried 13 times for 70 yards — including a bulldozing run over two woebegone safeties to finish the game.

The pass defense continually broke down in the second half, allowing the Broncos' Jerry Jeudy to haul in eight catches for 73 yards and three scores. One of those came from backup Brett Rypien, who was pressed into action when Russell Wilson was knocked from the game with a concussion.

It's hard for Chris Jones' stock to get any higher, but one of the league's dominant defensive tackles had another monster game Sunday.

Jones had his 11th sack of the season, another quarterback hit, deflected a pass and his pressure led to a pick that helped Kansas City survive the Denver comeback.

Wide receiver Skyy Moore's disappointing rookie season continued Sunday. The second-round pick had just one catch on two targets for 7 yards after being held without a catch in last week's loss in Cincinnati.

The Chiefs did not have any new injuries Sunday. Wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) practiced all of last week but was downgraded to out on Saturday, raising expectations that he will finally return in Houston.

14 — The Chiefs extended their record for consecutive wins over one opponent to 14 against the Broncos. The teams meet again on New Year's Day at Arrowhead Stadium, when another would tie the third-longest streak by any team against any other since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. The Dolphins hold the record with 20 over the Bills from 1970-79, while the 49ers beat the Rams 17 consecutive times from 1990-98. The Patriots had 15 straight wins over the Bills from 2003-10, as did the Redskins over the Lions from 1970-97.

ANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid made it clear Sunday night that he wouldn't simply forget about the uncharacteristic three interceptions that Patrick Mahomes had thrown against the Denver Broncos.Those turnovers allowed a 27-point lead to nearly evaporate and almost doomed the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat.Reid just wanted to make sure folks remembered Mahomes' brilliance, too.There was the no-look, side-arm fling over two closing Broncos defenders that landed softly in the hands of Jerick McKinnon, who took it 56 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter.And much later, when things became tense, the throw from the pocket as Mahomes was getting dragged down that found JuJu Smith-Schuster in the end zone.That touchdown ultimately proved to be the difference in the 34-28 victory.“Every quarterback that has played in this league for a while has a game like that,” Reid said. "The one great thing about him is he kept firing and had a lot of big plays, and so you can’t take away the three interceptions, but there sure were some good ones in between those. And it’s a great learning experience. But every great one’s had that as well. It’s one of those days and we were able to work through and everyone kept battling and finished the game.”Mahomes has lamented for weeks the “one dumb play” he seems to make each game.They're a big reason the Chiefs have had at least one turnover in eight straight games, something Reid has never experienced in his Kansas City tenure.The turnovers Sunday? Ill-advised throws, to be sure, but also spectacular plays by the Denver defense.“I promise you,” Mahomes said, “I know I'm messing up. When I go to the sidelines, I'm hot. Those coaches come to me and they know I understand, but they still let me know what I can get better at. I just cannot put our team in that situation.”Maybe the Chiefs (10-3) can survive them against the Broncos, who fell to 3-10 with the loss.Maybe they could against the Texans, whom they visit this Sunday. But probably not against the Seahawks the following week.Almost certainly not against anyone in the postseason.The Chiefs remain tied with the Bills for the AFC's best record, but Buffalo has the head-to-head tiebreaker with four games to go.So the pressure is on Kansas City to clean up those mistakes if it wants to earn that lone first-round playoff bye.“You are not going to play your best football every week,” Mahomes said, "but how can you build on your past week for the rest of the season to make sure you are playing your best football when the playoffs come around?”WHAT’S WORKINGThe Chiefs running back group of McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco was too much for Denver to handle Sunday. McKinnon had seven catches for 122 yards and two scores, along with 22 yards on the ground, and Pacheco carried 13 times for 70 yards — including a bulldozing run over two woebegone safeties to finish the game.WHAT NEEDS HELPThe pass defense continually broke down in the second half, allowing the Broncos' Jerry Jeudy to haul in eight catches for 73 yards and three scores. One of those came from backup Brett Rypien, who was pressed into action when Russell Wilson was knocked from the game with a concussion.STOCK UPIt's hard for Chris Jones' stock to get any higher, but one of the league's dominant defensive tackles had another monster game Sunday.Jones had his 11th sack of the season, another quarterback hit, deflected a pass and his pressure led to a pick that helped Kansas City survive the Denver comeback.STOCK DOWNWide receiver Skyy Moore's disappointing rookie season continued Sunday. The second-round pick had just one catch on two targets for 7 yards after being held without a catch in last week's loss in Cincinnati.INJURIESThe Chiefs did not have any new injuries Sunday. Wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) practiced all of last week but was downgraded to out on Saturday, raising expectations that he will finally return in Houston.KEY NUMBER14 — The Chiefs extended their record for consecutive wins over one opponent to 14 against the Broncos. The teams meet again on New Year's Day at Arrowhead Stadium, when another would tie the third-longest streak by any team against any other since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. The Dolphins hold the record with 20 over the Bills from 1970-79, while the 49ers beat the Rams 17 consecutive times from 1990-98. The Patriots had 15 straight wins over the Bills from 2003-10, as did the Redskins over the Lions from 1970-97.NEXT STEPSThe Chiefs head to Houston on Sunday.

Mahomes' brilliance for KC blighted by more turnover trouble

STARKVILLE, MS(AP) —Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-college-football-sports-mike-leach-texas-dc84b9b6c1f92acb64d1c5f37f82dd59">the Air Raid offense,</a>&nbsp;has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday. He was 61.

Leach, who was in his third season as head coach at Mississippi State, fell ill Sunday at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. He was treated at a local hospital before being airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, about 120 miles (200 kilometers) away.

“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity," the family said in a statement issued by Mississippi State. "We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father’s life.”

Leach fought through a bout with pneumonia late in this season, coughing uncontrollably at times during news conferences, but seemed to be improving, according to those who worked with him.

News of him falling gravely ill swept through college football the past few days and left many who knew him stunned,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Holgorsendana/status/1602140964742696961">hoping and praying</a>&nbsp;for Leach's recovery under grim circumstances.

His impact on college football over the last two decades runs deep and will continue for years to come.

Leach was known for his pass-happy offenses, wide-ranging interests — he wrote a book about Native American leader Geronimo, had a passion for pirates, a taught a class about insurgent warfare — and rambling, off-the-cuff news conferences.

Leach’s teams were consistent winners at programs where success did not come easy. In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107. And his quarterbacks put up massive passing statistics, running a relatively simple offense called the Air Raid that he did not invent but certainly mastered.

An interview with Leach was as likely to veer off into politics, wedding planning or hypothetical mascot fights as it was to stick to football. He considered Donald Trump a friend before the billionaire businessman ran for president and then campaigned for him in 2016.

He traveled all over the world and his curiosity knew no bounds. He most appreciated those who stepped outside of their expertise.

“One of the biggest things I admire about Michael Jordan, he got condemned a lot for playing baseball. I completely admired that,” Leach told The Associated Press last spring. “I mean, you’re gonna be dead in 100 years anyway. You’ve mastered basketball and you’re gonna go try to master something else, and stick your neck out and you’re not afraid to do it, and know that a lot of people are gonna be watching you while you do it. I thought it was awesome.”

As much as Leach enjoyed digging into topics other than football, he was excellent at the Xs and Os.

Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach, including four of the top six.

Calling plays from a folded piece of paper smaller than an index card, Leach turned passers such as B.J. Symons (448.7 yards per game), Graham Harrell (438.8), Connor Halliday (430.3) and Anthony Gordon (429.2) into record-setters and Heisman Trophy contenders.

“You have to make choices and limit what you’re going to teach and what you’re going to do. That’s the hard part,” Leach told the AP about the Air Raid’s economical playbook.

STARKVILLE, MS(AP) —Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-college-football-sports-mike-leach-texas-dc84b9b6c1f92acb64d1c5f37f82dd59">the Air Raid offense,</a>&nbsp;has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday. He was 61.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MSU Bulldog family, college football community mourns the death of Coach Mike Leach<a href="https://t.co/LzWyLyX3xM">https://t.co/LzWyLyX3xM</a>&mdash; Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/status/1602664206389706755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Leach, who was in his third season as head coach at Mississippi State, fell ill Sunday at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. He was treated at a local hospital before being airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, about 120 miles (200 kilometers) away.“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity," the family said in a statement issued by Mississippi State. "We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father’s life.”Leach fought through a bout with pneumonia late in this season, coughing uncontrollably at times during news conferences, but seemed to be improving, according to those who worked with him.News of him falling gravely ill swept through college football the past few days and left many who knew him stunned,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Holgorsendana/status/1602140964742696961">hoping and praying</a>&nbsp;for Leach's recovery under grim circumstances.His impact on college football over the last two decades runs deep and will continue for years to come.Leach was known for his pass-happy offenses, wide-ranging interests — he wrote a book about Native American leader Geronimo, had a passion for pirates, a taught a class about insurgent warfare — and rambling, off-the-cuff news conferences.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Forever one of the most innovative minds in history. Our entire department mourns the passing of Coach Leach. <a href="https://t.co/wcsXhDMLTK">pic.twitter.com/wcsXhDMLTK</a>&mdash; Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/TechAthletics/status/1602672740309270530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Leach’s teams were consistent winners at programs where success did not come easy. In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107. And his quarterbacks put up massive passing statistics, running a relatively simple offense called the Air Raid that he did not invent but certainly mastered.An interview with Leach was as likely to veer off into politics, wedding planning or hypothetical mascot fights as it was to stick to football. He considered Donald Trump a friend before the billionaire businessman ran for president and then campaigned for him in 2016.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sending our deepest condolences to the family of Coach Leach and the entire <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HailStateFB</a> program this morning. Incredibly sad day for the entire college football community.&mdash; Lance Leipold (@CoachLeipold) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLeipold/status/1602684997688852480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He traveled all over the world and his curiosity knew no bounds. He most appreciated those who stepped outside of their expertise.“One of the biggest things I admire about Michael Jordan, he got condemned a lot for playing baseball. I completely admired that,” Leach told The Associated Press last spring. “I mean, you’re gonna be dead in 100 years anyway. You’ve mastered basketball and you’re gonna go try to master something else, and stick your neck out and you’re not afraid to do it, and know that a lot of people are gonna be watching you while you do it. I thought it was awesome.”As much as Leach enjoyed digging into topics other than football, he was excellent at the Xs and Os.Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach, including four of the top six.Calling plays from a folded piece of paper smaller than an index card, Leach turned passers such as B.J. Symons (448.7 yards per game), Graham Harrell (438.8), Connor Halliday (430.3) and Anthony Gordon (429.2) into record-setters and Heisman Trophy contenders.“You have to make choices and limit what you’re going to teach and what you’re going to do. That’s the hard part,” Leach told the AP about the Air Raid’s economical playbook.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

Others receiving votes: Memphis 74, Coll of Charleston 64, Marquette 39, Arizona St 39, Iowa St. 39, UNLV 27, Xavier 26, Iowa 25, West Virginia 20, Saint Mary's (Cal) 15, San Diego St. 14, Texas Tech 14, Utah 12, New Mexico 12, Creighton 11, Michigan St. 5, Utah St. 4, Kansas St 2.

Record	Pts	Prv1. Purdue (27)	10-0	1508	42. Virginia (19)	8-0	1476	33. UConn (15)	11-0	1466	54. Alabama	8-1	1326	85. Houston	9-1	1224	16. Tennessee (1)	9-1	1189	77. Texas	7-1	1173	28. Kansas	9-1	1165	69. Arizona	8-1	1096	1010. Arkansas	9-1	1029	911. Baylor	7-2	881	1212. Duke	10-2	840	1513. Kentucky	7-2	688	1614. Indiana	8-2	622	1415. Gonzaga	7-3	621	1816. UCLA	8-2	606	1917. Mississippi St.	9-0	501	2318. Illinois	7-3	487	1719. Auburn	8-1	453	1120. Maryland	8-2	414	1321. TCU	8-1	270	2422. Wisconsin	8-2	255	-23. Ohio St.	7-2	209	2524. Virginia Tech	10-1	109	-25. Miami	10-1	100	-Others receiving votes: Memphis 74, Coll of Charleston 64, Marquette 39, Arizona St 39, Iowa St. 39, UNLV 27, Xavier 26, Iowa 25, West Virginia 20, Saint Mary's (Cal) 15, San Diego St. 14, Texas Tech 14, Utah 12, New Mexico 12, Creighton 11, Michigan St. 5, Utah St. 4, Kansas St 2.

Despite win, KU drops two spots in AP Poll

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State saw three of its football players named All-Americans by the Associated Press as the organization announced on Monday its top college football players for the 2022 season.

Running back Deuce Vaughn was named to the first time as an all-purpose player, left guard Cooper Beebe was named to the second team, while defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah was on the third team. It is the most AP All-Americans by the Wildcats in one second since the 2012 season when Collin Klein (second team), Arthur Brown (second team) and Ty Zimmerman (third team) were honored.

It was Vaughn's second First Team All-America designation having already been named an all-purpose player by The Athletic. Beebe, who was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the league's coaches, picked up his fourth All-America honor, being named to the first team by The Athletic and the second team by CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus. Anudike-Uzomah has now been named an All-American four times, as he was named to the second team by the Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association of America and CBS Sports.

Vaughn, a product of Round Rock, Texas, is the first Wildcat to earn First Team All-America honors from the Associated Press in consecutive years since cornerback Chris Canty did so in 1994 and 1995. He enters bowl season ranked 10th nationally and second in the Big 12 with 136.9 scrimmage yards per game. He is also 11th nationally with 1,425 rushing yards, as he became just the third player in school history with consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons (Darren Sproles: 2002, 2003, 2004; Daniel Thomas (2009, 2010).

The 2022 season marks the first time that Beebe has earned All-America honors, while the Kansas City, Kansas, native has picked up All-Big 12 First Team accolades each of the last two seasons. He has not allowed a sack among his 395 passing blocking snaps this season according to Pro Football Focus, as the organization has not credited him with a sack allowed in each of the last 28 games dating back to 2020.

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Anudike-Uzomah was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by both the league's coaches and Associated Press, while the coaches also named him the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year. A finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, he enters bowl season ranked second in the Big 12 in sacks per game, while his 0.66 career sacks per game ranks fourth nationally among active players. He leads the Wildcats in both sacks (8.5) and tackles for loss (11.0), as 25.0% of his 44 tackles this season have been for lost yardage. Anudike-Uzomah has registered at least a half tackle for loss in nine of 13 games this year and at least a half sack in seven contests.

Ninth-ranked Kansas State, which picked up its third Big 12 title with a 31-28 overtime victory over No. 3 TCU in the 2022 Big 12 Championship, takes on No. 5 Alabama in the 89th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday, December 31, inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game kicks off at 11 a.m., and will be televised by ESPN.

<figure>
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State saw three of its football players named All-Americans by the Associated Press as the organization announced on Monday its top college football players for the 2022 season.Running back Deuce Vaughn was named to the first time as an all-purpose player, left guard Cooper Beebe was named to the second team, while defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah was on the third team. It is the most AP All-Americans by the Wildcats in one second since the 2012 season when Collin Klein (second team), Arthur Brown (second team) and Ty Zimmerman (third team) were honored.It was Vaughn's second First Team All-America designation having already been named an all-purpose player by The Athletic. Beebe, who was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the league's coaches, picked up his fourth All-America honor, being named to the first team by The Athletic and the second team by CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus. Anudike-Uzomah has now been named an All-American four times, as he was named to the second team by the Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association of America and CBS Sports.Vaughn, a product of Round Rock, Texas, is the first Wildcat to earn First Team All-America honors from the Associated Press in consecutive years since cornerback Chris Canty did so in 1994 and 1995. He enters bowl season ranked 10th nationally and second in the Big 12 with 136.9 scrimmage yards per game. He is also 11th nationally with 1,425 rushing yards, as he became just the third player in school history with consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons (Darren Sproles: 2002, 2003, 2004; Daniel Thomas (2009, 2010).The 2022 season marks the first time that Beebe has earned All-America honors, while the Kansas City, Kansas, native has picked up All-Big 12 First Team accolades each of the last two seasons. He has not allowed a sack among his 395 passing blocking snaps this season according to Pro Football Focus, as the organization has not credited him with a sack allowed in each of the last 28 games dating back to 2020.A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Anudike-Uzomah was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by both the league's coaches and Associated Press, while the coaches also named him the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year. A finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, he enters bowl season ranked second in the Big 12 in sacks per game, while his 0.66 career sacks per game ranks fourth nationally among active players. He leads the Wildcats in both sacks (8.5) and tackles for loss (11.0), as 25.0% of his 44 tackles this season have been for lost yardage. Anudike-Uzomah has registered at least a half tackle for loss in nine of 13 games this year and at least a half sack in seven contests.Ninth-ranked Kansas State, which picked up its third Big 12 title with a 31-28 overtime victory over No. 3 TCU in the 2022 Big 12 Championship, takes on No. 5 Alabama in the 89th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday, December 31, inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game kicks off at 11 a.m., and will be televised by ESPN.

Three Wildcats Named to AP All-America Teams

Western Athletic Conference Larned @ Great Bend Life Prep @ Garden City

Central Kansas League Sterling @ Hoisington Smoky Valley @ Hesston Russell @ Pratt Lyons @ Canton-Galva

Central Plains League Ellinwood @ Ell-Saline Macksville @ Central Christian St. John @ Central Plains Dighton @ LaCrosse Skyline @ Kinsley Ness City @ Hodgeman County Osborne @ Victoria

Other Area Games Tescott @ Chase Pawnee Heights @ Western Plains Minneapolis @ Ellsworth Oakley @ TMP Bucklin @ Kiowa County Moundridge @ Little River

Western Athletic Conference Larned @ Great Bend Life Prep @ Garden CityCentral Kansas League Sterling @ Hoisington Smoky Valley @ Hesston Russell @ Pratt Lyons @ Canton-GalvaCentral Plains League Ellinwood @ Ell-Saline Macksville @ Central Christian St. John @ Central Plains Dighton @ LaCrosse Skyline @ Kinsley Ness City @ Hodgeman County Osborne @ VictoriaOther Area Games Tescott @ Chase Pawnee Heights @ Western Plains Minneapolis @ Ellsworth Oakley @ TMP Bucklin @ Kiowa County Moundridge @ Little River

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three interceptions
in Sunday's win over Denver and still left mouths agape. That was
largely because of two incredible throws, a no-look shotput to Jerick
McKinnon that turned into a long touchdown and another TD pass to
JuJu Smith-Schuster as he was getting sacked. But three picks
nevertheless stood out, and continued a sobering trend for Kansas
City. The Chiefs have had at least one turnover in eight consecutive
games, something that has never happened with Andy Reid as their
coach. And with four games left in the chase for the AFC's No. 1 seed
and lone first-round bye, the Chiefs know they need to clean up the
turnover troubles fast.

DENVER (AP) —
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson left the Broncos’ 34-28 loss to
the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a concussion at the end of a
14-yard scramble early in the fourth quarter. Wilson had rallied the
Broncos from a 27-0 deficit with a trio of touchdown drives. His
backup, Brett Rypien, threw a touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy after
replacing Wilson, but the Broncos came up short again. They’ve now
lost seven one-score games this season and have dropped 14 straight
to the Chiefs. This scrambling, using-his-feet version of Wilson was
the one the Broncos traded for and signed to an extension.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)
— Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial
fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a
27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost
starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a
potentially serious knee injury. New England trailed 13-10 at the
break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a
short field goal. The Patriots got their game-changing play and a
20-13 lead later in the third when McMillan scooped up a fumble and
returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. Murray was hurt on the third
play of the game, immediately changing the complexion of the evening.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
Texas has suspended men’s basketball coach Chris Beard after he was
charged with felony family violence. Beard was arrested by Austin
police before dawn Monday on a charge of assault on a family or
household member. A woman told police Beard had strangled and bit
her. The felony charge carries a possible punishment of two to 10
years in prison. The 49-year-old coach is in his second season of a
seven-year contract that pays him more than $5 million per year. His
attorney says Beard is innocent of the allegation. Beard was released
on $10,000 bond.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
No. 7 Texas played without Chris Beard after the coach was suspended
for a felony domestic violence arrest, and Marcus Carr scored 28
points to lead the Longhorns to an 87-81 overtime win against Rice.
Beard was arrested after a woman alleged he choked and bit her. Texas
announced about 90 minutes before tipoff he was suspended without pay
and that assistant coach Rodney Terry would lead the team. Quincy
Olivari scored 28 points for Rice, which missed the potential game
winner in the final seconds of regulation.

UNDATED (AP) —
Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is one of three Southern
California players to be selected to The Associated Press All-America
team. Trojans offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and defensive end Tuli
Tuipulotu joined their quarterback to give USC more players on the
first team than any other school. Williams accounted for 47
touchdowns this season and led USC to the Pac-12 title game. Alabama
edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and Kansas State running back Deuce
Vaughn, who made it as an all-purpose player, are AP All-Americans
for the second year in a row.

UNDATED (AP) — The
holiday break is usually a quiet time in college basketball, many of
the top teams playing small-conference schools at home or taking
extra time off before conference schedules start in full. The season
isn’t quite there yet and this week is loaded with marquee games,
including two involving No. 16 UCLA. The big day is Saturday when No.
4 Alabama faces No. 15 Gonzaga in Birmingham, Alabama, No. 6
Tennessee is at No. 9 Arizona and No. 8 Kansas hosts No. 14 Indiana.
UCLA also faces No. 13 Kentucky in New York on Saturday after playing
at No. 20 Maryland on Wednesday. The most intriguing game on Saturday
might be No. 5 Houston at No. 2 Virginia.

UNDATED (AP) —
Kansas has cracked The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for
the first time in nearly 10 years. The 22nd-ranked Jayhawks routed
then 12th-ranked Arizona by 27 points on the road last week. The top
five teams remained the same with No. 1 South Carolina followed by
Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame. Virginia Tech was sixth
and will host Notre Dame on Sunday. Fellow ACC schools North Carolina
and N.C. State were seventh and eighth. UConn fell three spots to
ninth after losing at Maryland. UCLA moved up three places to 10th.

UNDATED (AP) —
Purdue has climbed to No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25 for the
second straight season. The Boilermakers moved up three spots in this
week's poll. Virginia moved up to No. 2, with Connecticut, Alabama
and Houston rounding out the top five. The Crimson Tide have their
second top-five ranking in three seasons after becoming the second
team to beat two No. 1 teams in the same season. Alabama knocked off
Houston last week after beating North Carolina earlier in the season.

UNDATED (AP) —
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach is listed in critical
condition at a hospital in Jackson. The update came one day after
what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home
in Starkville forced him to be airlifted to Jackson. A spokesman at
the University of Mississippi Medical Center says Leach is listed in
critical condition. Other details are not known. Leach is in his
third season at Mississippi State, with a 19-17 record. He is widely
recognized for his innovative Air Raid offense.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three interceptions
in Sunday's win over Denver and still left mouths agape. That was
largely because of two incredible throws, a no-look shotput to Jerick
McKinnon that turned into a long touchdown and another TD pass to
JuJu Smith-Schuster as he was getting sacked. But three picks
nevertheless stood out, and continued a sobering trend for Kansas
City. The Chiefs have had at least one turnover in eight consecutive
games, something that has never happened with Andy Reid as their
coach. And with four games left in the chase for the AFC's No. 1 seed
and lone first-round bye, the Chiefs know they need to clean up the
turnover troubles fast.DENVER (AP) —
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson left the Broncos’ 34-28 loss to
the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a concussion at the end of a
14-yard scramble early in the fourth quarter. Wilson had rallied the
Broncos from a 27-0 deficit with a trio of touchdown drives. His
backup, Brett Rypien, threw a touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy after
replacing Wilson, but the Broncos came up short again. They’ve now
lost seven one-score games this season and have dropped 14 straight
to the Chiefs. This scrambling, using-his-feet version of Wilson was
the one the Broncos traded for and signed to an extension.GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)
— Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial
fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a
27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost
starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a
potentially serious knee injury. New England trailed 13-10 at the
break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a
short field goal. The Patriots got their game-changing play and a
20-13 lead later in the third when McMillan scooped up a fumble and
returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. Murray was hurt on the third
play of the game, immediately changing the complexion of the evening.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
Texas has suspended men’s basketball coach Chris Beard after he was
charged with felony family violence. Beard was arrested by Austin
police before dawn Monday on a charge of assault on a family or
household member. A woman told police Beard had strangled and bit
her. The felony charge carries a possible punishment of two to 10
years in prison. The 49-year-old coach is in his second season of a
seven-year contract that pays him more than $5 million per year. His
attorney says Beard is innocent of the allegation. Beard was released
on $10,000 bond.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
No. 7 Texas played without Chris Beard after the coach was suspended
for a felony domestic violence arrest, and Marcus Carr scored 28
points to lead the Longhorns to an 87-81 overtime win against Rice.
Beard was arrested after a woman alleged he choked and bit her. Texas
announced about 90 minutes before tipoff he was suspended without pay
and that assistant coach Rodney Terry would lead the team. Quincy
Olivari scored 28 points for Rice, which missed the potential game
winner in the final seconds of regulation.UNDATED (AP) —
Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is one of three Southern
California players to be selected to The Associated Press All-America
team. Trojans offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and defensive end Tuli
Tuipulotu joined their quarterback to give USC more players on the
first team than any other school. Williams accounted for 47
touchdowns this season and led USC to the Pac-12 title game. Alabama
edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and Kansas State running back Deuce
Vaughn, who made it as an all-purpose player, are AP All-Americans
for the second year in a row.UNDATED (AP) — The
holiday break is usually a quiet time in college basketball, many of
the top teams playing small-conference schools at home or taking
extra time off before conference schedules start in full. The season
isn’t quite there yet and this week is loaded with marquee games,
including two involving No. 16 UCLA. The big day is Saturday when No.
4 Alabama faces No. 15 Gonzaga in Birmingham, Alabama, No. 6
Tennessee is at No. 9 Arizona and No. 8 Kansas hosts No. 14 Indiana.
UCLA also faces No. 13 Kentucky in New York on Saturday after playing
at No. 20 Maryland on Wednesday. The most intriguing game on Saturday
might be No. 5 Houston at No. 2 Virginia.UNDATED (AP) —
Kansas has cracked The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for
the first time in nearly 10 years. The 22nd-ranked Jayhawks routed
then 12th-ranked Arizona by 27 points on the road last week. The top
five teams remained the same with No. 1 South Carolina followed by
Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame. Virginia Tech was sixth
and will host Notre Dame on Sunday. Fellow ACC schools North Carolina
and N.C. State were seventh and eighth. UConn fell three spots to
ninth after losing at Maryland. UCLA moved up three places to 10th.UNDATED (AP) —
Purdue has climbed to No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25 for the
second straight season. The Boilermakers moved up three spots in this
week's poll. Virginia moved up to No. 2, with Connecticut, Alabama
and Houston rounding out the top five. The Crimson Tide have their
second top-five ranking in three seasons after becoming the second
team to beat two No. 1 teams in the same season. Alabama knocked off
Houston last week after beating North Carolina earlier in the season.UNDATED (AP) —
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach is listed in critical
condition at a hospital in Jackson. The update came one day after
what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home
in Starkville forced him to be airlifted to Jackson. A spokesman at
the University of Mississippi Medical Center says Leach is listed in
critical condition. Other details are not known. Leach is in his
third season at Mississippi State, with a 19-17 record. He is widely
recognized for his innovative Air Raid offense.MONDAY SCORESNATIONAL FOOTBALL
LEAGUEFinal	New
England	27	Arizona	13	TOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	(7)Texas	87	Rice	81	Final	(15)Gonzaga	88	N.
Illinois	67NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Brooklyn	112	Washington	100	Final	Miami	87	Indiana	82	Final	Memphis	128	Atlanta	103	Final	San
Antonio	112	Cleveland	111	Final	Dallas	121	Oklahoma
City	114	Final	Portland	133	Minnesota	112	Final	L.A.
Clippers	113	Boston	93	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal	Pittsburgh	2	Dallas	1	Final OT	N-Y
Rangers	4	New Jersey	3	Final
SO	Montreal	2	Calgary	1	Final	Ottawa	3	Anaheim	0	Final OT	St.
Louis	1	Nashville	0	Final	Minnesota	2	Edmonton	1

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(Listen)  Sports Day  (12/12/22

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson scored 18 points to lead seven in double figures and Kansas State routed Incarnate Word 98-50 on Sunday.

Johnson made 7 of 9 field goals, including 3 of 5 3-pointers and added five assists, four rebounds and three steals.

Nae’Qwan Tomlin had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats. Desi Sills scored 14 points, David N’Guessan had 12 and Cam Carter, Dorian Finister and Markquis Nowell all scored 10 points.

Nowell, who is the only active Division I player with at least 1,000 points, 500 assists and 200 steals in his career, had eight assists.

Trey Miller led UIW (5-6) with 12 points.

UIW was stuck on eight points for a 61/2-minute stretch of the first half. During that time the Wildcats went on a 17-0 run to build a 26-8 lead. K-State led 45-28 at halftime.

Kansas State lit it up in the second half, scoring 53 points while shooting 69% from the field. The Wildcats finished at 59% overall and had 26 assists and only eight turnovers.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson scored 18 points to lead seven in double figures and Kansas State routed Incarnate Word 98-50 on Sunday.Johnson made 7 of 9 field goals, including 3 of 5 3-pointers and added five assists, four rebounds and three steals.Nae’Qwan Tomlin had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats. Desi Sills scored 14 points, David N’Guessan had 12 and Cam Carter, Dorian Finister and Markquis Nowell all scored 10 points.Nowell, who is the only active Division I player with at least 1,000 points, 500 assists and 200 steals in his career, had eight assists.Trey Miller led UIW (5-6) with 12 points.UIW was stuck on eight points for a 61/2-minute stretch of the first half. During that time the Wildcats went on a 17-0 run to build a 26-8 lead. K-State led 45-28 at halftime.Kansas State lit it up in the second half, scoring 53 points while shooting 69% from the field. The Wildcats finished at 59% overall and had 26 assists and only eight turnovers.At 9-1, Kansas State's first-year coach Jerome Tang has extended the best start in school history for a first-year coach. Long Kruger, Tom Asbury and Bruce Weber all started 7-2.