The Barton Community College women's basketball team had its Fleske Fieldhouse debut spoiled Friday afternoon, falling 79–53 to 15th-ranked Grayson College in the opening day of the annual Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic.

The setback — Barton's second loss of the season to the Vikings — drops the Cougars to 2–3, while Grayson, which also defeated Barton by thirteen in its home Classic earlier this month, stays unbeaten at 4–0.

Barton will conclude Classic play Saturday with a 5:30 p.m. matchup against Redlands Community College, now 4–1 following its 76–31 victory over Colby Community College.

Despite scoring the game's first four points, Barton's early momentum evaporated as turnovers fueled Grayson's transition attack. The Vikings closed the final five minutes of the opening frame on a decisive surge, outscoring the Cougars by thirteen to take a 23–11 lead.

Grayson continued to add separation in each of the remaining quarters, stretching the margin to as many as thirty late while cruising to the win.

Regina Donanu&nbsp;led all scorers with 15 points, knocking down 3-of-5 from long range, while pacing Barton on the glass with eight rebounds and adding three steals.

Freshmen&nbsp;Bryndal Moody&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christal Long&nbsp;delivered career best performances off the bench — Moody finishing with nine points on a perfect 3-for-3 outing from deep, and Long contributing eight points and seven rebounds.

Grayson countered with a deep, balanced performance, placing five players in double figures while sinking 15 three-pointers on 45.5% shooting from beyond the arc.

Madison Martin led the Vikings with 13 points, while Tahlaya Biglow scored 11; both also dished out a game-high six assists. Joanna MacAskill rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points and six rebounds.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College women's basketball team had its Fleske Fieldhouse debut spoiled Friday afternoon, falling 79–53 to 15th-ranked Grayson College in the opening day of the annual Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic.The setback — Barton's second loss of the season to the Vikings — drops the Cougars to 2–3, while Grayson, which also defeated Barton by thirteen in its home Classic earlier this month, stays unbeaten at 4–0.Barton will conclude Classic play Saturday with a 5:30 p.m. matchup against Redlands Community College, now 4–1 following its 76–31 victory over Colby Community College.Despite scoring the game's first four points, Barton's early momentum evaporated as turnovers fueled Grayson's transition attack. The Vikings closed the final five minutes of the opening frame on a decisive surge, outscoring the Cougars by thirteen to take a 23–11 lead.Grayson continued to add separation in each of the remaining quarters, stretching the margin to as many as thirty late while cruising to the win.Regina Donanu&nbsp;led all scorers with 15 points, knocking down 3-of-5 from long range, while pacing Barton on the glass with eight rebounds and adding three steals.Freshmen&nbsp;Bryndal Moody&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christal Long&nbsp;delivered career best performances off the bench — Moody finishing with nine points on a perfect 3-for-3 outing from deep, and Long contributing eight points and seven rebounds.Grayson countered with a deep, balanced performance, placing five players in double figures while sinking 15 three-pointers on 45.5% shooting from beyond the arc.Madison Martin led the Vikings with 13 points, while Tahlaya Biglow scored 11; both also dished out a game-high six assists. Joanna MacAskill rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points and six rebounds.

Barton Women's Basketball drops home opener to No. 15 Grayson College

By MIKE COURSON
 Great Bend Post

Great Bend knows how to put on a fireworks show. Word on the
sideline prior to Great Bend’s sectional (state quarterfinal) rematch against
Hays was that a fireworks extravaganza was planned. But first, the top-ranked
Panthers had to beat their rivals. A goal-line stand in the final minute sealed
Great Bend’s place in next week’s state semifinal game against Salina Central
as the Panthers survived with a 29-22 win.

“You just try to focus one at a time and this was a big one,”
said Panther coach Erin Beck. “We knew it would be. We knew it was probably
inevitable we were going to see them at some point. It was a great rematch
between two good teams. To get past that one and into the semifinals is quite
an accomplishment. These kids need to enjoy and celebrate.”

Hays endured many penalties in the game, but none was more
consequential than a seemingly minor infraction on a punt that gave the Panthers
the ball near midfield. Great Bend made the decision to play the down over.
Senior Trenton Kern blocked the punt, which resulted in a safety and a 16-14
lead early in the third quarter.

Great Bend kept things rolling on the ensuing possession as
senior Daxton Minton found senior Ian Premer in the corner of the end zone for
a 21-yard strike. Freshman Giovanni Cruz punched through a crucial point-after
for a 24-13 lead with 55 ticks remaining in the third.

Then the Panther defense made a pair of season-saving stops.
The first halted a long Hays drive inside the 5-yard line. But Great Bend bobbled
the next snap and the Indians recovered the ball at the 1-yard line. Two plays
later, junior Braxton Basgall scored from yard out. The Indians converted a
2-point try for a 23-22 score with 5:35 to play.

Great Bend answered quickly. Facing third-and-seven, Minton
threw a perfect ball over the middle to junior Cooper Ohnmacht in stride. The
result was a 51-yard touchdown and 29-22 Panther lead with just four minutes
left in regulation.

“We saw in the first half that they were overplaying Ian a
little bit,” Beck said. “We got trips and ran Ian on a little speed-out, and it
left Cooper one-on-one. Daxton made a great throw to him and changed the
scoreboard pretty quickly.”

But the Indians refused to lie down. After blocking the PAT
to keep the deficit at 29-22, Hays marched all the way inside the Great Bend
10-yard line with plenty of time to find the end zone. Instead, the Panther
defense made three consecutive stops to force fourth-and-four with 30 seconds
left. Senior quarterback Zane Viegra was able to extend the play and appeared
to have a received in the end zone, but Panther senior Koehn Ribordy stepped in
to break it up.

“You just knew they were going to put the ball in a
playmaker’s hands and have the two-way go whether he could run it or throw it,”
said Beck. “I thought our kids did a great job of staying home. We set (Jacob
Hall) on the edge to give them a little extra pressure. The defense bowed up
when we needed. 

“After making some uncharacteristic mistakes that had us
holding our breath a little bit -after getting the score and the blocked PAT,
you just knew if Hays was going to score that thing, they were going for two
and the win. I’m just very proud of the way our kids played winning football down
the stretch.”

The Panthers endured a battle all night. Premer ran 31 yards
on the first Great Bend possession for a quick 7-0 lead, but Hays got a 22-yard
touchdown pass from Viegra to senior Jarek Purdy to level the score. 

With time waning in the first half, Great Bend faced
fourth-and-goal from the 3-yard line. Minton was able to find Ohnmacht for the
touchdown and a 14-7 Panther lead with just 52 seconds left in the half.

With no timeouts, Hays got a 39-yard run from Holden Lind. With
eight seconds to play in the second quarter, Viegra found Lind in the back
corner of the end zone for a 14-14 halftime score.

“It was tough,” Beck said. “We had to rally the troops a
little bit and make sure they understood there’s a whole half of football left
because that was a huge momentum swing they stole after us scoring right before
the half. The way our kids kept their composure at halftime, you could kind of
feel they’d be alright. But it was an unbelievable game. Tip your hat to Hays;
that was a great game plan. It was a battle between two really good football teams.”

Lind rushed for 204 yards on 34 carries in his final prep
game for Hays. Viegra threw for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 9-of-15 passing,
though he only completed two passes for 14 yards in the second half.

Minton, the all-time leader in touchdown passes at GBHS, had
reverted to the run game the last two weeks. Friday, he threw for 153 yards and
three scores on 13-of-17 passing. He rushed for another 72 yards on 12 carries.
Premer was kept in check with 76 yards on eight carries, but added 82 receiving
yards on six receptions. Ohnmacht added the two big touchdowns to finish with
71 yards on his seven catches.

Great Bend moves to 11-0 on the season and will host No. 2 Salina
Central (10-1) in next Friday’s state semifinal game. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763183481502.jpeg" alt="Panther senior Koehn Ribordy upends Hays junior Braxton Basgall during Friday's 29-22 win. Ribordy also came up with a season-saving pass break-up on the final Indian play of the game." />
 <figcaption>Panther senior Koehn Ribordy upends Hays junior Braxton Basgall during Friday's 29-22 win. Ribordy also came up with a season-saving pass break-up on the final Indian play of the game.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON
 Great Bend PostGreat Bend knows how to put on a fireworks show. Word on the
sideline prior to Great Bend’s sectional (state quarterfinal) rematch against
Hays was that a fireworks extravaganza was planned. But first, the top-ranked
Panthers had to beat their rivals. A goal-line stand in the final minute sealed
Great Bend’s place in next week’s state semifinal game against Salina Central
as the Panthers survived with a 29-22 win.“You just try to focus one at a time and this was a big one,”
said Panther coach Erin Beck. “We knew it would be. We knew it was probably
inevitable we were going to see them at some point. It was a great rematch
between two good teams. To get past that one and into the semifinals is quite
an accomplishment. These kids need to enjoy and celebrate.”Hays endured many penalties in the game, but none was more
consequential than a seemingly minor infraction on a punt that gave the Panthers
the ball near midfield. Great Bend made the decision to play the down over.
Senior Trenton Kern blocked the punt, which resulted in a safety and a 16-14
lead early in the third quarter.Great Bend kept things rolling on the ensuing possession as
senior Daxton Minton found senior Ian Premer in the corner of the end zone for
a 21-yard strike. Freshman Giovanni Cruz punched through a crucial point-after
for a 24-13 lead with 55 ticks remaining in the third.Then the Panther defense made a pair of season-saving stops.
The first halted a long Hays drive inside the 5-yard line. But Great Bend bobbled
the next snap and the Indians recovered the ball at the 1-yard line. Two plays
later, junior Braxton Basgall scored from yard out. The Indians converted a
2-point try for a 23-22 score with 5:35 to play.Great Bend answered quickly. Facing third-and-seven, Minton
threw a perfect ball over the middle to junior Cooper Ohnmacht in stride. The
result was a 51-yard touchdown and 29-22 Panther lead with just four minutes
left in regulation.“We saw in the first half that they were overplaying Ian a
little bit,” Beck said. “We got trips and ran Ian on a little speed-out, and it
left Cooper one-on-one. Daxton made a great throw to him and changed the
scoreboard pretty quickly.”But the Indians refused to lie down. After blocking the PAT
to keep the deficit at 29-22, Hays marched all the way inside the Great Bend
10-yard line with plenty of time to find the end zone. Instead, the Panther
defense made three consecutive stops to force fourth-and-four with 30 seconds
left. Senior quarterback Zane Viegra was able to extend the play and appeared
to have a received in the end zone, but Panther senior Koehn Ribordy stepped in
to break it up.“You just knew they were going to put the ball in a
playmaker’s hands and have the two-way go whether he could run it or throw it,”
said Beck. “I thought our kids did a great job of staying home. We set (Jacob
Hall) on the edge to give them a little extra pressure. The defense bowed up
when we needed. “After making some uncharacteristic mistakes that had us
holding our breath a little bit -after getting the score and the blocked PAT,
you just knew if Hays was going to score that thing, they were going for two
and the win. I’m just very proud of the way our kids played winning football down
the stretch.”The Panthers endured a battle all night. Premer ran 31 yards
on the first Great Bend possession for a quick 7-0 lead, but Hays got a 22-yard
touchdown pass from Viegra to senior Jarek Purdy to level the score. With time waning in the first half, Great Bend faced
fourth-and-goal from the 3-yard line. Minton was able to find Ohnmacht for the
touchdown and a 14-7 Panther lead with just 52 seconds left in the half.With no timeouts, Hays got a 39-yard run from Holden Lind. With
eight seconds to play in the second quarter, Viegra found Lind in the back
corner of the end zone for a 14-14 halftime score.“It was tough,” Beck said. “We had to rally the troops a
little bit and make sure they understood there’s a whole half of football left
because that was a huge momentum swing they stole after us scoring right before
the half. The way our kids kept their composure at halftime, you could kind of
feel they’d be alright. But it was an unbelievable game. Tip your hat to Hays;
that was a great game plan. It was a battle between two really good football teams.”Lind rushed for 204 yards on 34 carries in his final prep
game for Hays. Viegra threw for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 9-of-15 passing,
though he only completed two passes for 14 yards in the second half.Minton, the all-time leader in touchdown passes at GBHS, had
reverted to the run game the last two weeks. Friday, he threw for 153 yards and
three scores on 13-of-17 passing. He rushed for another 72 yards on 12 carries.
Premer was kept in check with 76 yards on eight carries, but added 82 receiving
yards on six receptions. Ohnmacht added the two big touchdowns to finish with
71 yards on his seven catches.Great Bend moves to 11-0 on the season and will host No. 2 Salina
Central (10-1) in next Friday’s state semifinal game.

MOVING ON: No. 1 Panthers survive Hays 29-22 to advance to state semifinals

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stood at the free-throw line with six seconds remaining and the chance to make history, clinch a come-from-behind victory and silence the deafening roars of the opposing fans. Curry could not stop smiling. This was his element and he loved it. The 37-year-old point guard drained two free throws to cap a late rally and Golden State outdueled Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday. Curry scored 31 of his season-high 49 points in the second half as Golden State improved to 1-1 in the NBA Cup.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in Oakland, California, say Laney College football coach John Beam, known from Netflix's “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus. Police announced his death on Friday, a day after the shooting. A suspect has been arrested. This marks the second school shooting at a school in Oakland in two days. Mayor Barbara Lee praised Beam as a mentor and community leader. Beam, who coached at Laney College, was featured in the 2020 season of the docuseries. Two of his former players, now in the NFL, shared tributes on social media. According to his biography on the college’s website, 20 of his players have gone on to the NFL.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he isn’t pursuing any jobs as a head coach in the NFL. That comes amid the first changes of the current hiring cycle. In a statement posted on social media Friday night, the 73-year-old who led the NFL’s New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles said he remains committed to building the Tar Heels program. In the statement, Belichick said: “I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies." Belichick's Tar Heels have won two straight entering Saturday's game at Wake Forest.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you. Getting an earful of it at a women’s basketball game, well, that was new for the mother of three. Baranczyk and the sixth-ranked Sooners became the latest college team to send fans into a frenzy when they hit 67 points in an 89-61 victory against North Alabama on Friday. Hundreds of students on a field trip screamed their approval along with the ubiquitous phrase and juggled their hands up and down to mimic a video that went viral earlier this year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The tradition of "Script Ohio" remains a cherished part of Ohio State University and college football. At 89 years old, it continues to captivate fans. Joseph Orr, a sousaphone player from Chillicothe, Ohio, will dot the i when the Buckeyes host UCLA on Saturday night. The tradition began in 1936 and has become a signature of the Ohio State University Marching Band. The honor of dotting the i is reserved for fourth- and fifth-year sousaphone players. This year, eight players will have the chance. The tradition reflects Ohio's love for honor and excellence.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Boozer has already made it onto a list of all-time great Duke performances in just his fourth college game. Boozer’s 35 points for the fourth-ranked Blue Devils came in Friday night’s 100-62 victory over Indiana State. That tied the second-most points in a game for a Duke freshman behind only Cooper Flagg’s 42 last season against Notre Dame. Boozer shares the 35-point freshman mark with Zion Williamson (2018-19) and Jared McCain (2023-24). Boozer’s output was one more point than Marvin Bagley III (2017-18) and J.J. Redick (2022-23) had in their first seasons with the Blue Devils.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 5 Arizona rally for a 69-65 victory over 15th-ranked UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome. The early season neutral-court matchup reunited the longtime Pac-12 Conference rivals. Dell’Orso had 13 points in the first half, making three 3-pointers. He was limited to a pair of free throws in the second half until hitting a 3 that put Arizona ahead. The Wildcats improved to 4-0. The Bruins fell to 3-1. They were led by Tyler Bilodeau with 19 points.

MADRID (AP) — Quarterback Reid Sinnett has been going around Madrid helping to promote American football ahead of Sunday's NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. Sinnett never got to play a regular-season game with any of the NFL teams he was a part of, but the 28-year-old American did thrive with the Madrid Bravos in the European League of Football last season. He broke records and was named the league’s MVP. It was the perfect way to end his career, and it made him a local football star.

LEVI, Finland (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin has opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win. The American star built on a commanding first-run lead of more than a second to win the race by 1.66 seconds from second-placed Lara Colturi. Shiffrin says "I felt really strong on both runs.” Colturi is an Italian-born prodigy competing for Albania who matched her career-best result. German all-rounder Emma Aicher placed third for her first podium in a tech race. Shiffrin’s teammate Paula Moltzan improved from 19th to fourth place.

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform. The agreement ends a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks. Both sides say that restoration has already begun. Disney content went dark on YouTube TV the night of Oct. 30 after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing deal. YouTube TV subscribers were left without Disney channels on the platform — notably disrupting coverage of top college football matchups and professional sports games, among other news and entertainment offerings. Other Disney-owned content removed from YouTube TV included channels like NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

Final	(7)Oregon	42	Minnesota	13 TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Final (18)North Carolina 97 North Carolina Central 53

Final (23)Creighton 84 Maryland-Eastern Shore 45

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stood at the free-throw line with six seconds remaining and the chance to make history, clinch a come-from-behind victory and silence the deafening roars of the opposing fans. Curry could not stop smiling. This was his element and he loved it. The 37-year-old point guard drained two free throws to cap a late rally and Golden State outdueled Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday. Curry scored 31 of his season-high 49 points in the second half as Golden State improved to 1-1 in the NBA Cup.OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in Oakland, California, say Laney College football coach John Beam, known from Netflix's “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus. Police announced his death on Friday, a day after the shooting. A suspect has been arrested. This marks the second school shooting at a school in Oakland in two days. Mayor Barbara Lee praised Beam as a mentor and community leader. Beam, who coached at Laney College, was featured in the 2020 season of the docuseries. Two of his former players, now in the NFL, shared tributes on social media. According to his biography on the college’s website, 20 of his players have gone on to the NFL.North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he isn’t pursuing any jobs as a head coach in the NFL. That comes amid the first changes of the current hiring cycle. In a statement posted on social media Friday night, the 73-year-old who led the NFL’s New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles said he remains committed to building the Tar Heels program. In the statement, Belichick said: “I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies." Belichick's Tar Heels have won two straight entering Saturday's game at Wake Forest.NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you. Getting an earful of it at a women’s basketball game, well, that was new for the mother of three. Baranczyk and the sixth-ranked Sooners became the latest college team to send fans into a frenzy when they hit 67 points in an 89-61 victory against North Alabama on Friday. Hundreds of students on a field trip screamed their approval along with the ubiquitous phrase and juggled their hands up and down to mimic a video that went viral earlier this year.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The tradition of "Script Ohio" remains a cherished part of Ohio State University and college football. At 89 years old, it continues to captivate fans. Joseph Orr, a sousaphone player from Chillicothe, Ohio, will dot the i when the Buckeyes host UCLA on Saturday night. The tradition began in 1936 and has become a signature of the Ohio State University Marching Band. The honor of dotting the i is reserved for fourth- and fifth-year sousaphone players. This year, eight players will have the chance. The tradition reflects Ohio's love for honor and excellence.DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Boozer has already made it onto a list of all-time great Duke performances in just his fourth college game. Boozer’s 35 points for the fourth-ranked Blue Devils came in Friday night’s 100-62 victory over Indiana State. That tied the second-most points in a game for a Duke freshman behind only Cooper Flagg’s 42 last season against Notre Dame. Boozer shares the 35-point freshman mark with Zion Williamson (2018-19) and Jared McCain (2023-24). Boozer’s output was one more point than Marvin Bagley III (2017-18) and J.J. Redick (2022-23) had in their first seasons with the Blue Devils.INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 5 Arizona rally for a 69-65 victory over 15th-ranked UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome. The early season neutral-court matchup reunited the longtime Pac-12 Conference rivals. Dell’Orso had 13 points in the first half, making three 3-pointers. He was limited to a pair of free throws in the second half until hitting a 3 that put Arizona ahead. The Wildcats improved to 4-0. The Bruins fell to 3-1. They were led by Tyler Bilodeau with 19 points.MADRID (AP) — Quarterback Reid Sinnett has been going around Madrid helping to promote American football ahead of Sunday's NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. Sinnett never got to play a regular-season game with any of the NFL teams he was a part of, but the 28-year-old American did thrive with the Madrid Bravos in the European League of Football last season. He broke records and was named the league’s MVP. It was the perfect way to end his career, and it made him a local football star.LEVI, Finland (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin has opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win. The American star built on a commanding first-run lead of more than a second to win the race by 1.66 seconds from second-placed Lara Colturi. Shiffrin says "I felt really strong on both runs.” Colturi is an Italian-born prodigy competing for Albania who matched her career-best result. German all-rounder Emma Aicher placed third for her first podium in a tech race. Shiffrin’s teammate Paula Moltzan improved from 19th to fourth place.NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform. The agreement ends a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks. Both sides say that restoration has already begun. Disney content went dark on YouTube TV the night of Oct. 30 after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing deal. YouTube TV subscribers were left without Disney channels on the platform — notably disrupting coverage of top college football matchups and professional sports games, among other news and entertainment offerings. Other Disney-owned content removed from YouTube TV included channels like NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal OT	Nashville	2	Pittsburgh	1	Final OT	Carolina	4	Vancouver	3	Final SO	Philadelphia	6	St. Louis	5	Final OT	N-Y Islanders	3	Utah	2 TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	Clemson	20	(19)Louisville	19	Final	(7)Oregon	42	Minnesota	13 TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal (4)Duke 100 Indiana State 62Final (5)Arizona 69 (15)UCLA 65Final (6)Michigan 67 TCU 63Final (9)Kentucky 99 Eastern Illinois 53Final (11)Texas Tech 80 Milwaukee 63Final (14)Illinois 84 Colgate 65Final (18)North Carolina 97 North Carolina Central 53Final (19)Gonzaga 77 Arizona State 65Final (21)Arkansas 79 Samford 75Final (23)Creighton 84 Maryland-Eastern Shore 45

Saturday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Rossville
27, Pittsburg St Mary’s-Colgan 20

Sterling
44, Hutchinson Trinity 42

Hodgeman
County 34, Sharon Springs 28

Victoria
36, Hutchinson Central Christian 22

Class
6ADerby
63, Wichita Northwest 21Manhattan
55, Maize 31Olathe
Northwest 34, Olathe West 21SM
Northwest 49, Gardner-Edgerton 42Class
5ABasehor-Linwood
31, Leavenworth 7Great
Bend 29, Hays 22Salina
Central 49, Salina South 24St.
James Academy 45, Mill Valley 41Class
4ABishop
Miege 52, Eudora 21Kapaun
Mount Carmel 64, Wellington 0Labette
County 28, Ottawa 14Wamego
14, Augusta 7Class
3AAndale
57, Pratt 7Rock
Creek 14, Cheney 7Santa
Fe Trail 28, Holton 26Topeka
Hayden 43, Jefferson West 29Class
2AHoisington
36, Garden Plain 7Nemaha
Central 21, Sabetha 20Osage
City 46, Caney Valley 14Southeast
of Saline 48, Phillipsburg 6Class
1AJackson
Heights 21, Riverside 14Rossville
27, Pittsburg St Mary’s-Colgan 20Smith
Center 22, Moundridge 14Sterling
44, Hutchinson Trinity 42Class
8-Player, Div IHill
City 58, Trego 36Lincoln
46, Ell-Saline 44South
Central 36, Wichita County 28Sylvan-Lucas
50, Little River 448
Man - DIIAxtell
60, Frankfort 14Hanover
50, Linn 0Hodgeman
County 34, Sharon Springs 28Victoria
36, Hutchinson Central Christian 226
ManCunningham
46, Otis-Bison 0South
Barber 45, Pawnee Heights 0Tescott
52, Peabody-Burns 30

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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;– Kansas State scorched the nets in building as much as a 25-point lead before holding off a late charge from a hot-shooting California squad in a 99-96 win on Thursday night before 7,521 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp; 

The win gave K-State a 3-0 start to a season for the first time since 2022-23.&nbsp; 

The 195 points are the most combined points in Bramlage Coliseum history, surpassing the 194 scored between K-State and Marshall on Dec. 2, 1995. The Wildcats have now scored 90 or more points in each of the first 3 games for the first time since 1991-92. The 290 points scored through the first 3 games are the most since that&nbsp;Dana Altman-led team scored 308 nearly 34 years ago.&nbsp; 

Four Wildcats scored in double figures, including three 20-point scorers in junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty&nbsp;(23 points), senior&nbsp;Khamari McGriff&nbsp;(21 points) and junior&nbsp;Nate Johnson&nbsp;(20 points). It marked the first time three Wildcats each had 20 points in a game since the trio of&nbsp;Dean Wade&nbsp;(34 points),&nbsp;Kamau Stokes&nbsp;(23 points) and&nbsp;Barry Brown Jr.&nbsp;(21 points) did it against Iowa State on Dec. 29, 2017.&nbsp; 

Freshman&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;chipped in 16 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.&nbsp; 

K-State posted the highest field goal percentage of the&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;era for the second straight game, as the Wildcats connected on 64.4 percent (38-of-59) from the field, including 50 percent (9-of-18) from 3-point range. It was the highest field goal percentage since hitting on 66.0 percent against Wake Forest in the First Four on March 14, 2017.

The Wildcats shot better than 60 percent from the field in each half for just the 10th time in school history and the first time since the game with the Demon Deacons in 2017.

A 13-0 run by K-State early in the first half broke open a back-and-forth contest, as the Wildcats built a 20-point lead with 7:43 to play on a 3-pointer by Haggerty then increased it to 25 points on two occasions, including 53-28 with 3:01 before halftime. The lead stood at 55-34 at break, as the squad shot 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field, including 34 points in the paint.&nbsp; 

Despite several runs by Cal, including an 8-2 spurt to open the second half, K-State maintained as much as 21-point lead (77-56) after a 3-pointer by Castillo near the midway point of the second half. However, the Golden Bears caught fire from the field, slowly chipping away at the lead before back-to-back baskets closed the deficit to 86-73 with 5:37 to play.&nbsp; 

The lead stood at 98-85 after a 3-point play by McGriff with 2:03 remaining but Cal kept up the fight, as former Wildcat&nbsp;Dai Dai Ames&nbsp;started a 7-0 run with a layup to pull the Bears to within 98-92 with 38 seconds. After a free throw by Haggerty, freshman&nbsp;T.T. Carr&nbsp;scored on a dunk with 8 seconds left before a layup at the buzzer finished off the scoring a 99-96.

Cal matched K-State's field goal percentage in the first half by making 23 of 34 attempts in the second half, including 12 of 19 attempts from 3-point range. The Golden Bears finished the night at 56.5 percent (35-of-62) from the field, including 53.6 percent (15-of-28) from beyond the arc.&nbsp; 

Four Bears scored in double figures led by a pair of 20-point scorers in senior&nbsp;Chris Bell&nbsp;(27 points) and Ames (25 points) who combined for 52 points, including 39 in the second half. Sophomore&nbsp;Justin Pippen&nbsp;and senior&nbsp;Lee Dort&nbsp;posted 14 and 10 points, respectively.&nbsp; 

KEY PLAYER(S): Three Wildcats each recorded 20-point games for the first time since 2017, as Haggerty, McGriff and Johnson combined to score 64 of the team's 99 points on 24-of-34 shooting. Haggerty and McGriff had 10 points each in the first half, while Johnson scored 12 of his 20 after halftime.&nbsp;

Freshman&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;scored 13 of his 16 points in the first half, as he connected on 4-of-6 field goals, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.&nbsp; 

KEY MOMENT(S): K-State took control of the game with a 13-0 run in the first half, as the Wildcats built as much as a 25-point lead en route to a 55-34 lead at the break.&nbsp;

In the second half, the Golden Bears nearly erased the big deficit by connecting on 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field, including 63.2 percent (12-of-19) from 3-point range.

KEY STATS: The 62.3 field goal percentage against Bellarmine on Nov. 8 lasted just one game as the highest of the&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;era, as the Wildcats connected on 64.4 percent (38-of-59) against Cal, including 60 percent or better in each half for the first time since the First Four vs. Wake Forest in 2017.The Wildcats scored 56 points in the paint, which tied the school record for the third time. It was originally set in 2010 against South Dakota and then again in 2023 against Miami.&nbsp;

FIRST HALF: The teams traded the lead in the early moments before a 3-pointer from sophomore&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;sparked an 8-0 run that gave K-State a 13-9 lead and forced a timeout by Cal head coach&nbsp;Mark Madsen&nbsp;at the 14:27 mark. The run grew to 13-0 after a dunk by junior&nbsp;Mobi Ikegwuruka&nbsp;and a 3-pointer from junior&nbsp;Abdi Bashir Jr. that increased the lead to 18-9.The Golden Bears closed to within 22-16 on a pair of free throws before back-to-back 3-pointers from Castillo sparked an 11-3 run that increased the lead to 33-19. After a Cal free throw, freshman&nbsp;Andrej Kostic&nbsp;had consecutive baskets to push it to 37-20 and forced another timeout at the 8:13 mark. The lead grew to 40-20 out of the timeout on a 3-pointer by junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty.

A Haggerty layup increased the lead to its largest at 25 points (53-28) with 3:01 before halftime. A mini 6-0 run by the Bears closed the gap to 53-34 but senior&nbsp;Khamari McGriff&nbsp;finished off the half with a layup for a 55-34 lead at the break.

K-State connected on 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field in the first half, including 75 percent (6-of-8) from 3-point range. Castillo led three Wildcats in double figures with 11 points while Haggerty and McGriff each tallied 10 points.&nbsp; 

SECOND HALF: A quick 8-2 run out of halftime pulled Cal to within 57-42, however, a Haggerty layup sparked an 9-0 answer by K-State and a timeout by Madsen at the 15:43 mark with the lead standing at 66-42. Out of the timeout, the Bears scored 10 of the next 14 to pull within 70-52. Baskets by Castillo and McGriff pushed the lead to 74-54 at the media timeout with 10:53 remaining.

Cal wouldn't go away as former Wildcat&nbsp;Dai Dai Ames&nbsp;got hot from 3-point range, as the Bears closed to within 77-64. However, a 5-0 spurt by Johnson gave the Wildcats some momentum, as K-State went ahead 82-67 at the media timeout with 7:24 to play.

The teams nearly matched each other down the stretch, as Cal continued its hot shooting from 3-point range to pull within 92-79 at the final media timeout with 3:51 to play. The Bears continued to press, closing to within single digits at 98-89 with 1:17 remaining and 98-92 with 38 seconds to play. Following a free throw from Haggerty, the Bears ended the game with 4 straight points.&nbsp; 

WHAT'S NEXT: K-State concludes its 4-game homestand on Monday when the Wildcats play host to Tulsa (3-0) at Bramlage Coliseum. Tip is set for 7 p.m., CT and will air on ESPN+ as well as the K-State Sports Network.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;– Kansas State scorched the nets in building as much as a 25-point lead before holding off a late charge from a hot-shooting California squad in a 99-96 win on Thursday night before 7,521 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp; The win gave K-State a 3-0 start to a season for the first time since 2022-23.&nbsp; The 195 points are the most combined points in Bramlage Coliseum history, surpassing the 194 scored between K-State and Marshall on Dec. 2, 1995. The Wildcats have now scored 90 or more points in each of the first 3 games for the first time since 1991-92. The 290 points scored through the first 3 games are the most since that&nbsp;Dana Altman-led team scored 308 nearly 34 years ago.&nbsp; Four Wildcats scored in double figures, including three 20-point scorers in junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty&nbsp;(23 points), senior&nbsp;Khamari McGriff&nbsp;(21 points) and junior&nbsp;Nate Johnson&nbsp;(20 points). It marked the first time three Wildcats each had 20 points in a game since the trio of&nbsp;Dean Wade&nbsp;(34 points),&nbsp;Kamau Stokes&nbsp;(23 points) and&nbsp;Barry Brown Jr.&nbsp;(21 points) did it against Iowa State on Dec. 29, 2017.&nbsp; Freshman&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;chipped in 16 points off the bench on 6-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.&nbsp; K-State posted the highest field goal percentage of the&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;era for the second straight game, as the Wildcats connected on 64.4 percent (38-of-59) from the field, including 50 percent (9-of-18) from 3-point range. It was the highest field goal percentage since hitting on 66.0 percent against Wake Forest in the First Four on March 14, 2017.The Wildcats shot better than 60 percent from the field in each half for just the 10th time in school history and the first time since the game with the Demon Deacons in 2017.A 13-0 run by K-State early in the first half broke open a back-and-forth contest, as the Wildcats built a 20-point lead with 7:43 to play on a 3-pointer by Haggerty then increased it to 25 points on two occasions, including 53-28 with 3:01 before halftime. The lead stood at 55-34 at break, as the squad shot 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field, including 34 points in the paint.&nbsp; Despite several runs by Cal, including an 8-2 spurt to open the second half, K-State maintained as much as 21-point lead (77-56) after a 3-pointer by Castillo near the midway point of the second half. However, the Golden Bears caught fire from the field, slowly chipping away at the lead before back-to-back baskets closed the deficit to 86-73 with 5:37 to play.&nbsp; The lead stood at 98-85 after a 3-point play by McGriff with 2:03 remaining but Cal kept up the fight, as former Wildcat&nbsp;Dai Dai Ames&nbsp;started a 7-0 run with a layup to pull the Bears to within 98-92 with 38 seconds. After a free throw by Haggerty, freshman&nbsp;T.T. Carr&nbsp;scored on a dunk with 8 seconds left before a layup at the buzzer finished off the scoring a 99-96.Cal matched K-State's field goal percentage in the first half by making 23 of 34 attempts in the second half, including 12 of 19 attempts from 3-point range. The Golden Bears finished the night at 56.5 percent (35-of-62) from the field, including 53.6 percent (15-of-28) from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Four Bears scored in double figures led by a pair of 20-point scorers in senior&nbsp;Chris Bell&nbsp;(27 points) and Ames (25 points) who combined for 52 points, including 39 in the second half. Sophomore&nbsp;Justin Pippen&nbsp;and senior&nbsp;Lee Dort&nbsp;posted 14 and 10 points, respectively.&nbsp; KEY PLAYER(S): Three Wildcats each recorded 20-point games for the first time since 2017, as Haggerty, McGriff and Johnson combined to score 64 of the team's 99 points on 24-of-34 shooting. Haggerty and McGriff had 10 points each in the first half, while Johnson scored 12 of his 20 after halftime.&nbsp; Freshman&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;scored 13 of his 16 points in the first half, as he connected on 4-of-6 field goals, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.&nbsp; KEY MOMENT(S): K-State took control of the game with a 13-0 run in the first half, as the Wildcats built as much as a 25-point lead en route to a 55-34 lead at the break.&nbsp; In the second half, the Golden Bears nearly erased the big deficit by connecting on 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field, including 63.2 percent (12-of-19) from 3-point range.KEY STATS: The 62.3 field goal percentage against Bellarmine on Nov. 8 lasted just one game as the highest of the&nbsp;Jerome Tang&nbsp;era, as the Wildcats connected on 64.4 percent (38-of-59) against Cal, including 60 percent or better in each half for the first time since the First Four vs. Wake Forest in 2017.The Wildcats scored 56 points in the paint, which tied the school record for the third time. It was originally set in 2010 against South Dakota and then again in 2023 against Miami.&nbsp; FIRST HALF: The teams traded the lead in the early moments before a 3-pointer from sophomore&nbsp;David Castillo&nbsp;sparked an 8-0 run that gave K-State a 13-9 lead and forced a timeout by Cal head coach&nbsp;Mark Madsen&nbsp;at the 14:27 mark. The run grew to 13-0 after a dunk by junior&nbsp;Mobi Ikegwuruka&nbsp;and a 3-pointer from junior&nbsp;Abdi Bashir Jr. that increased the lead to 18-9.The Golden Bears closed to within 22-16 on a pair of free throws before back-to-back 3-pointers from Castillo sparked an 11-3 run that increased the lead to 33-19. After a Cal free throw, freshman&nbsp;Andrej Kostic&nbsp;had consecutive baskets to push it to 37-20 and forced another timeout at the 8:13 mark. The lead grew to 40-20 out of the timeout on a 3-pointer by junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty.A Haggerty layup increased the lead to its largest at 25 points (53-28) with 3:01 before halftime. A mini 6-0 run by the Bears closed the gap to 53-34 but senior&nbsp;Khamari McGriff&nbsp;finished off the half with a layup for a 55-34 lead at the break.K-State connected on 67.6 percent (23-of-34) from the field in the first half, including 75 percent (6-of-8) from 3-point range. Castillo led three Wildcats in double figures with 11 points while Haggerty and McGriff each tallied 10 points.&nbsp; SECOND HALF: A quick 8-2 run out of halftime pulled Cal to within 57-42, however, a Haggerty layup sparked an 9-0 answer by K-State and a timeout by Madsen at the 15:43 mark with the lead standing at 66-42. Out of the timeout, the Bears scored 10 of the next 14 to pull within 70-52. Baskets by Castillo and McGriff pushed the lead to 74-54 at the media timeout with 10:53 remaining.Cal wouldn't go away as former Wildcat&nbsp;Dai Dai Ames&nbsp;got hot from 3-point range, as the Bears closed to within 77-64. However, a 5-0 spurt by Johnson gave the Wildcats some momentum, as K-State went ahead 82-67 at the media timeout with 7:24 to play.The teams nearly matched each other down the stretch, as Cal continued its hot shooting from 3-point range to pull within 92-79 at the final media timeout with 3:51 to play. The Bears continued to press, closing to within single digits at 98-89 with 1:17 remaining and 98-92 with 38 seconds to play. Following a free throw from Haggerty, the Bears ended the game with 4 straight points.&nbsp; WHAT'S NEXT: K-State concludes its 4-game homestand on Monday when the Wildcats play host to Tulsa (3-0) at Bramlage Coliseum. Tip is set for 7 p.m., CT and will air on ESPN+ as well as the K-State Sports Network.&nbsp;

K-State Moves to 3-0 after 99-96 win over Cal Thursday Night

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time. Ohtani won a MVP for the third straight year, his second in the NL with the Los Angeles Dodgers after two in the AL with the Los Angeles Angels. All four have been unanimous. Judge became the New York Yankees’ fourth three-time winner, edging Seattle’s Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13 for the switch-hitting catcher. The vote was the closest for an MVP since the Angels’ Mike Trout topped Houston’s Alex Bregman by 17-13 in 2019.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are winners of eight straight games. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch as the Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday night. Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a TD. New England is 9-2, the best record in the NFL pending this weekend's games. The Patriots matched their longest winning streak since Tom Brady’s final season with the team in 2019. New York's Justin Fields threw a touchdown pass to John Metchie III but was otherwise ineffective through the air as the Jets fell to 2-8.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Fields ran for an early score lead against the New England Patriots. But once he stopped running, the Jets struggled to move the ball. On Thursday night, Fields ran five times for 28 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive and was the team’s leading rusher with 67 yards. But he completed just 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the 27-14 loss to New England. The Jets snapped a two-game winning streak. The Patriots earned their eighth straight victory.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football. Star quarterback Dak Prescott and his teammates practiced Thursday, exactly a week after Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after leading officers on a chase when he didn't pull over for a traffic stop. Prescott thought of Kneeland several times during the workout and said he tried to run a little harder each time it happened. The players know there will be emotions when they play their first game without Kneeland at Las Vegas on Monday night.

A.J. Brown is right that the Philadelphia Eagles need to fix their offense. His constant complaining isn’t helping the situation, though. Brown has made it clear through cryptic posts on social media and public comments that he’s not happy with his role. It hasn’t been a distraction to the team... yet. There was drama surrounding Brown last season when veteran pass rusher Brandon Graham said on his radio show that Brown and Jalen Hurts had a damaged relationship. It didn’t stop the Eagles from winning the Super Bowl. And, they’ve continued winning.

CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades has been replaced by Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek following an announcement that Rhoades had stepped down from the role and taken a leave of absence as the athletic director at Baylor while the school investigates unspecified allegations against him. While not going into additional details, Baylor vice president Jason Cook said Thursday the allegations against Rhoades do not involve Title IX, student-athlete welfare or NCAA rules violations, and do not involve the football program. Cook said the university takes the allegations seriously and is in the process of conducting a thorough investigation. Rhoades didn’t respond to a message from The Associated Press.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers. For every legal bet in the Caribbean country, officials estimate there are countless more illegal ones. It’s a widespread practice that has come under scrutiny following U.S. federal indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. They are accused of taking bribes from unnamed sports bettors in the Dominican Republic to throw certain pitches and help those bettors win at least $460,000. Ortiz has pleaded not guilty, while Clase’s attorney has said his client is innocent.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has pleaded not guilty to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on the pitches he threw. The 27-year-old three-time All-Star appeared in Brooklyn federal court Thursday. He was arrested earlier at JFK airport after returning to the country from his native Dominican Republic. Teammate and countryman Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to similar charges. The two have been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July, when MLB began investigating what it said was unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Prosecutors say the two accepted thousands of dollars in bribes to help unnamed gamblers in the Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 on bets placed on their pitches.

TOKYO (AP) — It’s become an annual ritual: Shohei Ohtani wins a Most Valuable Player award and Japan celebrates with newspaper extra editions being handed out at a major train station. The two-way Japanese star claimed his fourth career MVP award and the extras have hit the streets in Tokyo. Congratulatory messages came in immediately from the top of the government and from down on the sidewalk.

LONDON (AP) — Queensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley. British fighter Wardley stopped his opponent from New Zealand in the 11th round at the O2 Arena in London on Oct. 25. It was a fight to determine who would become WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. Parker became the WBO champion in 2016 when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr. on a majority decision. He then lost the title to Anthony Joshua in March 2018 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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 </figure>Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time. Ohtani won a MVP for the third straight year, his second in the NL with the Los Angeles Dodgers after two in the AL with the Los Angeles Angels. All four have been unanimous. Judge became the New York Yankees’ fourth three-time winner, edging Seattle’s Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13 for the switch-hitting catcher. The vote was the closest for an MVP since the Angels’ Mike Trout topped Houston’s Alex Bregman by 17-13 in 2019.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are winners of eight straight games. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch as the Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday night. Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a TD. New England is 9-2, the best record in the NFL pending this weekend's games. The Patriots matched their longest winning streak since Tom Brady’s final season with the team in 2019. New York's Justin Fields threw a touchdown pass to John Metchie III but was otherwise ineffective through the air as the Jets fell to 2-8.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Fields ran for an early score lead against the New England Patriots. But once he stopped running, the Jets struggled to move the ball. On Thursday night, Fields ran five times for 28 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive and was the team’s leading rusher with 67 yards. But he completed just 15 of 26 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the 27-14 loss to New England. The Jets snapped a two-game winning streak. The Patriots earned their eighth straight victory.FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football. Star quarterback Dak Prescott and his teammates practiced Thursday, exactly a week after Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after leading officers on a chase when he didn't pull over for a traffic stop. Prescott thought of Kneeland several times during the workout and said he tried to run a little harder each time it happened. The players know there will be emotions when they play their first game without Kneeland at Las Vegas on Monday night.A.J. Brown is right that the Philadelphia Eagles need to fix their offense. His constant complaining isn’t helping the situation, though. Brown has made it clear through cryptic posts on social media and public comments that he’s not happy with his role. It hasn’t been a distraction to the team... yet. There was drama surrounding Brown last season when veteran pass rusher Brandon Graham said on his radio show that Brown and Jalen Hurts had a damaged relationship. It didn’t stop the Eagles from winning the Super Bowl. And, they’ve continued winning.CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades has been replaced by Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek following an announcement that Rhoades had stepped down from the role and taken a leave of absence as the athletic director at Baylor while the school investigates unspecified allegations against him. While not going into additional details, Baylor vice president Jason Cook said Thursday the allegations against Rhoades do not involve Title IX, student-athlete welfare or NCAA rules violations, and do not involve the football program. Cook said the university takes the allegations seriously and is in the process of conducting a thorough investigation. Rhoades didn’t respond to a message from The Associated Press.SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers. For every legal bet in the Caribbean country, officials estimate there are countless more illegal ones. It’s a widespread practice that has come under scrutiny following U.S. federal indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. They are accused of taking bribes from unnamed sports bettors in the Dominican Republic to throw certain pitches and help those bettors win at least $460,000. Ortiz has pleaded not guilty, while Clase’s attorney has said his client is innocent.NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has pleaded not guilty to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on the pitches he threw. The 27-year-old three-time All-Star appeared in Brooklyn federal court Thursday. He was arrested earlier at JFK airport after returning to the country from his native Dominican Republic. Teammate and countryman Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to similar charges. The two have been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July, when MLB began investigating what it said was unusually high in-game betting activity when they pitched. Prosecutors say the two accepted thousands of dollars in bribes to help unnamed gamblers in the Dominican Republic win at least $460,000 on bets placed on their pitches.TOKYO (AP) — It’s become an annual ritual: Shohei Ohtani wins a Most Valuable Player award and Japan celebrates with newspaper extra editions being handed out at a major train station. The two-way Japanese star claimed his fourth career MVP award and the extras have hit the streets in Tokyo. Congratulatory messages came in immediately from the top of the government and from down on the sidewalk.LONDON (AP) — Queensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley. British fighter Wardley stopped his opponent from New Zealand in the 11th round at the O2 Arena in London on Oct. 25. It was a fight to determine who would become WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. Parker became the WBO champion in 2016 when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr. on a majority decision. He then lost the title to Anthony Joshua in March 2018 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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By JORDAN MOREY NFHS

Known by nicknames such as “The Mecca” and “Heaven of Hardwood,” Martz Hall in Pottsville, Pennsylvania has captivated visitors for more than half a century.

Opened in 1970 as part of the D.H.H. Lengel Middle School complex, the home of the Pottsville Crimson Tide holds more than 4,000 spectators and features old-school wooden bleachers overlooking its basketball court. Martz Hall’s seating layout creates an intimate atmosphere, despite the facility’s size, while the high ceilings amplify the roar of the crowd.

Since hosting its first Schuylkill County playoff game in 1972, Martz Hall has served as a proving ground for generations of local basketball stars. The venue has staged countless major tournament games, including Schuylkill League and District 11 playoffs as well as Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state tournament matchups.

Many basketball coaches have proclaimed the road to a state championship to run through Pottsville’s iconic gym. In a uniquely local tradition, victorious teams once showered the court with Hershey’s Kisses after clinching a trip to the state finals in Hershey.

Martz Hall’s hardwood has seen its share of basketball legends, including future NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Sam Bowie and Billy Owens, along with numerous college standouts like Gerry McNamara and Matt Carroll.

Beyond basketball, Martz Hall has long served as a hub for community and culture. Over the decades, it has hosted the Harlem Globetrotters, comedian Bob Hope, country star Jerry Reed and even heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. In 2004, President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney held a campaign rally there.

Though time took its toll on the storied gym, a $1 million state grant in recent years helped restore its former glory. Roof repairs began in 2019, followed by a full restoration of the signature hardwood floor in 2021 — a careful renewal ensuring future generations can play where legends once stood.

This iconic venue continues to be a central point for basketball in the region, bringing together local communities to celebrate the sport and witness future stars and unforgettable moments.

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 </figure>By JORDAN MOREY NFHSKnown by nicknames such as “The Mecca” and “Heaven of Hardwood,” Martz Hall in Pottsville, Pennsylvania has captivated visitors for more than half a century.Opened in 1970 as part of the D.H.H. Lengel Middle School complex, the home of the Pottsville Crimson Tide holds more than 4,000 spectators and features old-school wooden bleachers overlooking its basketball court. Martz Hall’s seating layout creates an intimate atmosphere, despite the facility’s size, while the high ceilings amplify the roar of the crowd.Since hosting its first Schuylkill County playoff game in 1972, Martz Hall has served as a proving ground for generations of local basketball stars. The venue has staged countless major tournament games, including Schuylkill League and District 11 playoffs as well as Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state tournament matchups.Many basketball coaches have proclaimed the road to a state championship to run through Pottsville’s iconic gym. In a uniquely local tradition, victorious teams once showered the court with Hershey’s Kisses after clinching a trip to the state finals in Hershey.Martz Hall’s hardwood has seen its share of basketball legends, including future NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Sam Bowie and Billy Owens, along with numerous college standouts like Gerry McNamara and Matt Carroll.Beyond basketball, Martz Hall has long served as a hub for community and culture. Over the decades, it has hosted the Harlem Globetrotters, comedian Bob Hope, country star Jerry Reed and even heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. In 2004, President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney held a campaign rally there.Though time took its toll on the storied gym, a $1 million state grant in recent years helped restore its former glory. Roof repairs began in 2019, followed by a full restoration of the signature hardwood floor in 2021 — a careful renewal ensuring future generations can play where legends once stood.This iconic venue continues to be a central point for basketball in the region, bringing together local communities to celebrate the sport and witness future stars and unforgettable moments.

Unique Venues: Martz Hall

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- Jim Cartisser, head coach of Barton CC Volleyball

- Zach Baird, head coach of Hoisington Football

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

K-State Navigated the Final Bye Week in Creative Ways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State Sectional Playoff Pairings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762953742824.jpeg" alt="BartonSports.com" />
 <figcaption>BartonSports.com</figcaption>
 </figure>The 17th‑ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team rebounded from a disappointing road loss to open its home slate Tuesday evening with an 85–80 victory over State Fair Community College.The Cougars improved to 3–1 on the season, while the Roadrunners slipped to 3–3 overall.Barton now turns its attention to hosting the weekend's Best Western Angus Inn/Cougar Booster Club Classic, featuring eight games across two days. Due to local high school football playoff scheduling, the Barton women will open Friday's action at 1:00 p.m. against Grayson College, followed by the Cougar men facing NOC‑Enid at 3:00 p.m. The Colby women and men close the evening with games against Redlands College (5:30 p.m.) and NOC‑Tonkawa (7:30 p.m.), respectively.Switching opponents for Saturday's slate, Barton's women and men will play the 5:30/7:30 p.m. contests, while Colby's squads headline the 1:00/3:00 p.m. games.Trailing early, Barton erased a mid‑opening frame deficit with an 11‑0 run, taking its first lead since 1–0 on a&nbsp;Jayden Ramirez&nbsp;floater at the 9:01 mark to spark a five‑point advantage.The Cougars carried a 33–29 edge into halftime, but State Fair came out strong with a 10–2 burst to tie it at 39 early in the second half. From there, the teams traded blows until the final minutes.With the score knotted at 70 and just under four minutes remaining,&nbsp;Aris Rodriguez&nbsp;buried his lone three‑pointer of the night to give Barton the lead for good.&nbsp;Mikey Williams&nbsp;followed with a key bucket to extend the margin to six, and&nbsp;Pavel Ivanov's second triple of the game provided the separation Barton needed, as the Cougars closed it out from the free‑throw line over the final seventy seconds.Rodriguez led all scorers with 19 points, while&nbsp;Noah Williams&nbsp;added 17 points and nine rebounds. Ivanov also contributed 16 points and nine boards to round out Barton's top scoring trio.Sebastian Muchitsch&nbsp;chipped in eight points and pulled down ten rebounds to help Barton to a plus‑four margin on the glass, while Ramirez directed the attack with nine points and a game‑high seven assists.For State Fair, Ibraheem Sylla posted a 16‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double. Andin Ashford added 13 points and a team‑high five assists, while Gavin Q. Murphy scored 11. Malik Ndiaye narrowly missed a double‑double with eight points and ten rebounds, and Nate Wilder added nine points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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