KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next season.

The Royals are one of four Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports network.

Games will air on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City. FanDuel took over naming rights for Diamond’s 16 regional sports networks last month after Diamond had an agreement with Bally since March 2021.

The Royals and Diamond offered a streaming package last season that saw more than 40,000 subscribers.

Diamond Sports Group, which had its bankruptcy reorganization plans approved last month, has agreements with seven teams for the 2025 season. Besides the Royals, Diamond will broadcast the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays.

The Texas Rangers, whose deal expired in October, are assessing their options for next season after they announced they would not be partnering with Diamond.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next season.The Royals are one of four Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports network.Games will air on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City. FanDuel took over naming rights for Diamond’s 16 regional sports networks last month after Diamond had an agreement with Bally since March 2021.The Royals and Diamond offered a streaming package last season that saw more than 40,000 subscribers.Diamond Sports Group, which had its bankruptcy reorganization plans approved last month, has agreements with seven teams for the 2025 season. Besides the Royals, Diamond will broadcast the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays.The Texas Rangers, whose deal expired in October, are assessing their options for next season after they announced they would not be partnering with Diamond.

Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association announced its preseason rankings on Tuesday. Below are the girls rankings.

Class 6A 1. Blue Valley North 2. Washburn Rural 3. Wichita Heights 4. Shawnee Mission NW 5. Shawnee Mission South 6. Olathe South 7. Olathe West 8. Derby 9. Blue Valley 10. Liberal

Class 5A 1. Topeka Seaman 2. St. Thomas Aquinas 3. Andover 4. Maize South 5. St. James Academy 6. Bishop Carroll 7. DeSoto 8. Emporia 9. Hays 10. KC Piper

Class 4A 1. Wellington 2. Bishop Miege 3. Topeka Hayden 4. Clay Center 5. McPherson 6. Wamego 7. Andale 8. Ottawa 9. Eudora 10. St. George-Rock Creek

Class 3A 1. Hesston 2. Silver Lake 3. Halstead 4. Cheney 5. Nemaha Central 6. Haven 7. Goodland 8. Beloit 9. Osage City 10. Girard

Class 2A 1. Pittsburg-St. Mary's Colgan 2. Hillsboro 3. Hoxie 4. Valley Heights 5. Eureka 6. Rossville 7. Leoti-Wichita County 8. Moundridge 9. Smith Center 10. Doniphan West

Class 1A-I 1. Little River 2. Centralia 3. Clifton-Clyde 4. St. John-Hudson 5. South Gray 6. Central Plains 7. Atwood-Rawlins County 8. Frankfort 9. Spearville 10. Olpe

Class 1A-II 1. Hanover 2. Lebo 3. Sharon Springs-Wallace County 4. Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 5. Bucklin 6. Marais des Cygnes Valley 7. Hutchinson Central Christian School 8. Ingalls 9. South Haven 10. Attica

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 </figure>The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association announced its preseason rankings on Tuesday. Below are the girls rankings.Class 6A 1. Blue Valley North 2. Washburn Rural 3. Wichita Heights 4. Shawnee Mission NW 5. Shawnee Mission South 6. Olathe South 7. Olathe West 8. Derby 9. Blue Valley 10. LiberalClass 5A 1. Topeka Seaman 2. St. Thomas Aquinas 3. Andover 4. Maize South 5. St. James Academy 6. Bishop Carroll 7. DeSoto 8. Emporia 9. Hays 10. KC PiperClass 4A 1. Wellington 2. Bishop Miege 3. Topeka Hayden 4. Clay Center 5. McPherson 6. Wamego 7. Andale 8. Ottawa 9. Eudora 10. St. George-Rock CreekClass 3A 1. Hesston 2. Silver Lake 3. Halstead 4. Cheney 5. Nemaha Central 6. Haven 7. Goodland 8. Beloit 9. Osage City 10. GirardClass 2A 1. Pittsburg-St. Mary's Colgan 2. Hillsboro 3. Hoxie 4. Valley Heights 5. Eureka 6. Rossville 7. Leoti-Wichita County 8. Moundridge 9. Smith Center 10. Doniphan WestClass 1A-I 1. Little River 2. Centralia 3. Clifton-Clyde 4. St. John-Hudson 5. South Gray 6. Central Plains 7. Atwood-Rawlins County 8. Frankfort 9. Spearville 10. OlpeClass 1A-II 1. Hanover 2. Lebo 3. Sharon Springs-Wallace County 4. Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 5. Bucklin 6. Marais des Cygnes Valley 7. Hutchinson Central Christian School 8. Ingalls 9. South Haven 10. Attica

KBCA girls' basketball rankings (Dec. 3)

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association announced its preseason rankings on Tuesday. Below are the boys' rankings.

Class 6A 1. Shawnee Mission NW 2. Wichita Heights 3. Mill Valley 4. Olathe North 5. Wichita NW 6. Shawnee Mission South 7. Blue Valley NW 8. Blue Valley North 9. Olathe South 10. Junction City

Class 5A 1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 2. Topeka-Highland Park 3. Shawnee Heights 4. Andover 5. Great Bend 6. KC-Piper 7. St. Thomas Aquinas 8. Basehor-Linwood 9. Topeka West 10. Maize South

Class 4A 1. McPherson 2. Baldwin 3. Hugoton 4. Ottawa 5. Atchison 6. St. George-Rock Creek 7. Bishop Miege 8. Fort Scott 9. Pratt 10. Eudora

Class 3A 1. Wichita Collegiate 2. Goodland 3. Wellsville 4. Cheney 5. Hesston 6. Beloit 7. Southeast of Saline 8. Lakin 9. Ellsworth 10. Holcomb

Class 2A 1. Moundridge 2. Sterling 3. Salina-Sacred Heart 4. Conway Springs 5. Medicine Lodge 6. Pittsburg-St. Mary's Colgan 7. Bennington 8. Plainville 9. Lyndon 10. Hillsboro

Class 1A-I 1. South Gray 2. South Central 3. Olpe 4. Oxford 5. Macksville 6. Clifton-Clyde 7. Central Plains 8. La Crosse 9. Jetmore-Hodgeman County 10. Central Burden

Class 1A-II 1. Cunningham 2. Axtell 3. Dighton 4. McPherson-Elyria Christian 5. Hanover 6. Lebo 7. Weskan 8. Bucklin 9. Amena-Northern Valley 10. Logan-Palco

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 </figure>The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association announced its preseason rankings on Tuesday. Below are the boys' rankings.Class 6A 1. Shawnee Mission NW 2. Wichita Heights 3. Mill Valley 4. Olathe North 5. Wichita NW 6. Shawnee Mission South 7. Blue Valley NW 8. Blue Valley North 9. Olathe South 10. Junction CityClass 5A 1. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 2. Topeka-Highland Park 3. Shawnee Heights 4. Andover 5. Great Bend 6. KC-Piper 7. St. Thomas Aquinas 8. Basehor-Linwood 9. Topeka West 10. Maize SouthClass 4A 1. McPherson 2. Baldwin 3. Hugoton 4. Ottawa 5. Atchison 6. St. George-Rock Creek 7. Bishop Miege 8. Fort Scott 9. Pratt 10. EudoraClass 3A 1. Wichita Collegiate 2. Goodland 3. Wellsville 4. Cheney 5. Hesston 6. Beloit 7. Southeast of Saline 8. Lakin 9. Ellsworth 10. HolcombClass 2A 1. Moundridge 2. Sterling 3. Salina-Sacred Heart 4. Conway Springs 5. Medicine Lodge 6. Pittsburg-St. Mary's Colgan 7. Bennington 8. Plainville 9. Lyndon 10. HillsboroClass 1A-I 1. South Gray 2. South Central 3. Olpe 4. Oxford 5. Macksville 6. Clifton-Clyde 7. Central Plains 8. La Crosse 9. Jetmore-Hodgeman County 10. Central BurdenClass 1A-II 1. Cunningham 2. Axtell 3. Dighton 4. McPherson-Elyria Christian 5. Hanover 6. Lebo 7. Weskan 8. Bucklin 9. Amena-Northern Valley 10. Logan-Palco

KBCA boys' basketball rankings (Dec. 3)

- New Great Bend Lady Panther basketball coach Jade Winter who will preview Friday night's season opener at home against Salina South. She will be joined in studio by Senior's Jillian Reimer and Jordyn Harbaugh.

- Former Central Plains Oiler Myles Menges will join the show to recap his stellar career at Fort Hays State that culminated in him being named MIAA Defensive Player of the Year.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1x-hlI-pck?si=aIc-fWkDrlasvvwK" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- New Great Bend Lady Panther basketball coach Jade Winter who will preview Friday night's season opener at home against Salina South. She will be joined in studio by Senior's Jillian Reimer and Jordyn Harbaugh.- Former Central Plains Oiler Myles Menges will join the show to recap his stellar career at Fort Hays State that culminated in him being named MIAA Defensive Player of the Year.- Wednesday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours

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Miami's playoff hopes took an all-but-final nosedive while Alabama's got a boost Tuesday night in&nbsp;<a href="https://collegefootballplayoff.com/news/2024/12/3/cfp-rankings-241203.aspx">the last rankings</a>&nbsp;before the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.

The Hurricanes (10-2) moved down six spots to No. 12 — the first team out of the projected bracket after suffering their second loss of the season. They are one spot behind the Crimson Tide (9-3), who won last week and moved up two spots to No. 11, where they are projected as the last team in and the fourth from the Southeastern Conference.

To make things worse for the ’Canes, selection committee chair and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said there was no way for them to leapfrog Alabama since neither team plays next weekend. The odds of them moving up based on lopsided results in the weekend's conference title games are virtually zero.

The Miami-Alabama sorting was the strongest indication yet that the selection committee is looking at more than mere wins and losses, but also at strength of schedule and other factors that appear to give the SEC an edge.

“We still think Miami is a very strong team,” Manuel said. “It came down to a difference in their body of work ... not just wins, not just losses but the totality of the season and how those teams performed.”

He mentioned three key data points: Alabama was 3-1 against current Top 25 teams and Miami is 0-1; Alabama is 6-1 against winning teams while Miami is 4-2; and Miami has lost two of its last three games.

Oregon stayed at No. 1 for the fifth straight week and will head into Saturday's Big Ten title game against Penn State as the only undefeated team in big-time college football.

The pairings for college football's first 12-team playoff will be set Sunday, the day after the conference title games. The playoffs start Dec. 20, with the title game set for Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Ohio State moved down four spots to No. 6 after its loss to Michigan.

That bumped Texas up a spot to No. 2, Penn State to No. 3, Notre Dame to No. 4 and Georgia to No. 5.

The selection committee all but designated the Big 12 as a one-bid league, moving Arizona State and Iowa State up only one spot each to Nos. 15 and 16.

The top five ranked conference champions are guaranteed bids, which means the winner of the Big 12 title game is in even it doesn't reach the top 12 — another factor in Miami's likely ouster.

SMU, on a nine-game winning streak, moved up a notch to No. 8 and is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s highest-ranked team, but is still potentially vulnerable if it loses the title game to No. 17 Clemson.

The crux of this week’s drama comes from — where else? — the SEC.

Alabama is only two weeks removed from an ugly 24-3 loss at Oklahoma. The Tide still got better treatment than Miami, which fell 42-38 at Syracuse last week with a spot in the ACC title game at stake.

Also in the SEC, Mississippi was ranked 13th and South Carolina 14th — answering a question of just how deep into the SEC pool the committee was willing to go. Neither team has another chance to build its resume.

Other rankings: No. 7 Tennessee, No. 9 Indiana and No. 10 Boise State. The projected bracket includes four teams each from the Big Ten and SEC and one each from the ACC, Mountain West and Big 12, plus independent Notre Dame.

SEC: This will be awkward for the loser of Texas vs. Georgia. The Longhorns are perched too high to miss the playoff, though a loss would make them 0-2 vs. Georgia and 11-0 against everyone else, and they also have the conference’s easiest schedule. For Georgia, it would be a third loss, but the committee doesn’t seem likely to punish the Bulldogs for playing in the title game.

Big 12, Mountain West: The winner of ASU-Iowa State is still likely outside of the group of four conference champs that receive first-round byes unless UNLV upsets Boise State.

ACC: If Clemson beats SMU, it puts the 17th-ranked team in the bracket and makes the ACC a potential snub for the second straight year. (Remember Florida State last season?)

Based on this week’s rankings. Teams listed by seed.

No. 12 Arizona State at No. 5 Penn State: This game between two teams nobody wants to play right now highlights the obvious benefits of avoiding the first round — which is still possible for both.

No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State: What could be worse for Ohio State fans than hearing “Rocky Top” blaring through their home stadium after a loss?

No. 11 Alabama at No. 6 Notre Dame: Bear Bryant went 0-4 vs. the Fighting Irish. Alabama won both 21st-century matchups in the playoffs.

No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Georgia: The Hoosiers' welcome to the big time would come between the hedges.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733323431059.png" alt="Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)" />
 <figcaption>Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)</figcaption>
 </figure>Miami's playoff hopes took an all-but-final nosedive while Alabama's got a boost Tuesday night in&nbsp;<a href="https://collegefootballplayoff.com/news/2024/12/3/cfp-rankings-241203.aspx">the last rankings</a>&nbsp;before the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.The Hurricanes (10-2) moved down six spots to No. 12 — the first team out of the projected bracket after suffering their second loss of the season. They are one spot behind the Crimson Tide (9-3), who won last week and moved up two spots to No. 11, where they are projected as the last team in and the fourth from the Southeastern Conference.To make things worse for the ’Canes, selection committee chair and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said there was no way for them to leapfrog Alabama since neither team plays next weekend. The odds of them moving up based on lopsided results in the weekend's conference title games are virtually zero.The Miami-Alabama sorting was the strongest indication yet that the selection committee is looking at more than mere wins and losses, but also at strength of schedule and other factors that appear to give the SEC an edge.“We still think Miami is a very strong team,” Manuel said. “It came down to a difference in their body of work ... not just wins, not just losses but the totality of the season and how those teams performed.”He mentioned three key data points: Alabama was 3-1 against current Top 25 teams and Miami is 0-1; Alabama is 6-1 against winning teams while Miami is 4-2; and Miami has lost two of its last three games.Oregon stayed at No. 1 for the fifth straight week and will head into Saturday's Big Ten title game against Penn State as the only undefeated team in big-time college football.The pairings for college football's first 12-team playoff will be set Sunday, the day after the conference title games. The playoffs start Dec. 20, with the title game set for Jan. 20 in Atlanta.Ohio State moved down four spots to No. 6 after its loss to Michigan.That bumped Texas up a spot to No. 2, Penn State to No. 3, Notre Dame to No. 4 and Georgia to No. 5.The selection committee all but designated the Big 12 as a one-bid league, moving Arizona State and Iowa State up only one spot each to Nos. 15 and 16.The top five ranked conference champions are guaranteed bids, which means the winner of the Big 12 title game is in even it doesn't reach the top 12 — another factor in Miami's likely ouster.SMU, on a nine-game winning streak, moved up a notch to No. 8 and is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s highest-ranked team, but is still potentially vulnerable if it loses the title game to No. 17 Clemson.The crux of this week’s drama comes from — where else? — the SEC.Alabama is only two weeks removed from an ugly 24-3 loss at Oklahoma. The Tide still got better treatment than Miami, which fell 42-38 at Syracuse last week with a spot in the ACC title game at stake.Also in the SEC, Mississippi was ranked 13th and South Carolina 14th — answering a question of just how deep into the SEC pool the committee was willing to go. Neither team has another chance to build its resume.Other rankings: No. 7 Tennessee, No. 9 Indiana and No. 10 Boise State. The projected bracket includes four teams each from the Big Ten and SEC and one each from the ACC, Mountain West and Big 12, plus independent Notre Dame.<h2>This week's key games</h2>SEC: This will be awkward for the loser of Texas vs. Georgia. The Longhorns are perched too high to miss the playoff, though a loss would make them 0-2 vs. Georgia and 11-0 against everyone else, and they also have the conference’s easiest schedule. For Georgia, it would be a third loss, but the committee doesn’t seem likely to punish the Bulldogs for playing in the title game.Big 12, Mountain West: The winner of ASU-Iowa State is still likely outside of the group of four conference champs that receive first-round byes unless UNLV upsets Boise State.ACC: If Clemson beats SMU, it puts the 17th-ranked team in the bracket and makes the ACC a potential snub for the second straight year. (Remember Florida State last season?)<h2>Projected first-round matchups</h2>Based on this week’s rankings. Teams listed by seed.No. 12 Arizona State at No. 5 Penn State: This game between two teams nobody wants to play right now highlights the obvious benefits of avoiding the first round — which is still possible for both.No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State: What could be worse for Ohio State fans than hearing “Rocky Top” blaring through their home stadium after a loss?No. 11 Alabama at No. 6 Notre Dame: Bear Bryant went 0-4 vs. the Fighting Irish. Alabama won both 21st-century matchups in the playoffs.No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Georgia: The Hoosiers' welcome to the big time would come between the hedges.

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took an all-but-final nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost Tuesday night in&nbsp;<a href="https://collegefootballplayoff.com/news/2024/12/3/cfp-rankings-241203.aspx" target="_blank">the last rankings</a>&nbsp;before the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend. The Hurricanes (10-2) moved down six spots to No. 12 — the first team out of the projected bracket after suffering their second loss of the season. They are one spot behind the Crimson Tide (9-3), who won last week and moved up two spots to No. 11, where they are projected as the last team in and the fourth from the Southeastern Conference. To make things worse for the ’Canes, selection committee chair and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said there was no way for them to leapfrog Alabama since neither team plays next weekend. The odds of them moving up based on lopsided results in the weekend’s conference title games are virtually zero. The Miami-Alabama sorting was the strongest indication yet that the selection committee is looking at more than mere wins and losses, but also at strength of schedule and other factors that appear to give the SEC an edge.

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 victory Tuesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The Tigers (8-1) held the Wildcats (7-1) to 30 points fewer than their average of 96.7 per game coming in, which led the country. Clemson took the lead for good, 53-52, with 10:08 remaining on Del Jones’ layup that started a 10-2 run. Kentucky got to 68-66 on Lamont Butler’s 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left, but Chase Hunter followed with two foul shots to seal it. Otega Oweh had 17 points to lead Kentucky. Amari Williams added nine points and 10 rebounds.

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points and No. 2 UConn outscored Holy Cross by 30 points in the second half of an 88-52 victory on Tuesday night. Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points and Paige Bueckers added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists for UConn (7-0), which led 33-27 at the break and shot 7 for 12 from 3-point distance in the second half. Lindsay Berger scored 12 points and Kaitlyn Flanagan added 10 points for Holy Cross (4-4). Azzi Fudd made her first start of the season for UConn after missing the first three games of the season as she recovered from a knee injury that limited her to just two games during the 2023-24 season. Fudd scored seven points in 18 minutes.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Alyssa Naeher ended her national team career with one last win. The stalwart goalkeeper made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Tuesday. “I definitely wasn’t thinking about it during the game, just wanted to win the game and do what I could to come away with the ‘W’ for us to close out the year,” Naeher said. Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute for the U.S.,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-uswnt-marta-brazil-9c90483b76a3a67df35d6058af748c04">which won its fifth Olympic gold medal in France this summer</a>&nbsp;and wrapped up the year on a 20-game unbeaten streak. The Americans were coming off a scoreless draw with England on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Naeher announced two weeks ago that the European exhibitions would be her final matches. The 36-year-old goalkeeper played in 115 games for the U.S., with 111 starts, 89 wins and 69 shutouts.

TUESDAY SCORES NCAA MEN TOP 25 No. 3 Tennessee 96, Syracuse 70

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714991701059.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>Miami’s playoff hopes took an all-but-final nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost Tuesday night in&nbsp;<a href="https://collegefootballplayoff.com/news/2024/12/3/cfp-rankings-241203.aspx" target="_blank">the last rankings</a>&nbsp;before the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend. The Hurricanes (10-2) moved down six spots to No. 12 — the first team out of the projected bracket after suffering their second loss of the season. They are one spot behind the Crimson Tide (9-3), who won last week and moved up two spots to No. 11, where they are projected as the last team in and the fourth from the Southeastern Conference. To make things worse for the ’Canes, selection committee chair and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said there was no way for them to leapfrog Alabama since neither team plays next weekend. The odds of them moving up based on lopsided results in the weekend’s conference title games are virtually zero. The Miami-Alabama sorting was the strongest indication yet that the selection committee is looking at more than mere wins and losses, but also at strength of schedule and other factors that appear to give the SEC an edge.CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 victory Tuesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The Tigers (8-1) held the Wildcats (7-1) to 30 points fewer than their average of 96.7 per game coming in, which led the country. Clemson took the lead for good, 53-52, with 10:08 remaining on Del Jones’ layup that started a 10-2 run. Kentucky got to 68-66 on Lamont Butler’s 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left, but Chase Hunter followed with two foul shots to seal it. Otega Oweh had 17 points to lead Kentucky. Amari Williams added nine points and 10 rebounds.STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points and No. 2 UConn outscored Holy Cross by 30 points in the second half of an 88-52 victory on Tuesday night. Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points and Paige Bueckers added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists for UConn (7-0), which led 33-27 at the break and shot 7 for 12 from 3-point distance in the second half. Lindsay Berger scored 12 points and Kaitlyn Flanagan added 10 points for Holy Cross (4-4). Azzi Fudd made her first start of the season for UConn after missing the first three games of the season as she recovered from a knee injury that limited her to just two games during the 2023-24 season. Fudd scored seven points in 18 minutes.THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Alyssa Naeher ended her national team career with one last win. The stalwart goalkeeper made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Tuesday. “I definitely wasn’t thinking about it during the game, just wanted to win the game and do what I could to come away with the ‘W’ for us to close out the year,” Naeher said. Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute for the U.S.,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2024-olympics-uswnt-marta-brazil-9c90483b76a3a67df35d6058af748c04">which won its fifth Olympic gold medal in France this summer</a>&nbsp;and wrapped up the year on a 20-game unbeaten streak. The Americans were coming off a scoreless draw with England on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Naeher announced two weeks ago that the European exhibitions would be her final matches. The 36-year-old goalkeeper played in 115 games for the U.S., with 111 starts, 89 wins and 69 shutouts.TUESDAY SCORES NCAA MEN TOP 25 No. 3 Tennessee 96, Syracuse 70Clemson 70, No. 4 Kentucky 66Michigan 67, No. 11 Wisconsin 64Villanova 68, No. 14 Cincinnati 60No. 21 Oklahoma 76, Georgia Tech 61No. 22 Texas A&amp;M 57, Wake Forest 44No. 23 Ole Miss 86, Louisville 63

Wednesday's Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) announced the broadcast of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Football Championships, featuring the top teams in the 8-Player DI &amp; DII classifications, 6-Player, and Class 5A.

The games, originally played on Nov. 30, will air on Dec. 7 and 8, bringing the excitement of Kansas high school football directly to viewers across western and central Kansas.

*Games previously played on Nov. 30

DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, Dec. 7 TIME:&nbsp; 11 a.m.

8-Player DII –&nbsp;Axtell vs. Victoria

DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, Dec. 8 TIME: 11 a.m.

8-Player DI –&nbsp;Hoxie vs. Central Plains

Class 5A –&nbsp;St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Hays High School

“We are thrilled to bring the excitement of Kansas high school football championships to homes across our viewing area.” said Betsy Schwien General Manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “This initiative not only supports local sports but highlights our commitment to providing local programming to our viewers.”

Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) announced the broadcast of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Football Championships, featuring the top teams in the 8-Player DI &amp; DII classifications, 6-Player, and Class 5A.The games, originally played on Nov. 30, will air on Dec. 7 and 8, bringing the excitement of Kansas high school football directly to viewers across western and central Kansas.Details of the coverage:*Games previously played on Nov. 30DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, Dec. 7 TIME:&nbsp; 11 a.m.8-Player DII –&nbsp;Axtell vs. Victoria6-Player –&nbsp;Cunningham vs. WeskanDATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, Dec. 8 TIME: 11 a.m.8-Player DI –&nbsp;Hoxie vs. Central PlainsClass 5A –&nbsp;St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Hays High School“We are thrilled to bring the excitement of Kansas high school football championships to homes across our viewing area.” said Betsy Schwien General Manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “This initiative not only supports local sports but highlights our commitment to providing local programming to our viewers.”

PBS re-broadcasts of State football championship games

- The "Voice of the Cougars" Cole Reif reacts to the Cougar Men having their 35-game winning streak snapped at home against Cowley Saturday. He'll also talk about how they start another one on Wednesday at Butler.

- We'll preview the Great Bend Panthers Boys and Girls basketball seasons that begin Friday at home against Salina South.

- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther sports with Great Bend wrestling coach Lars Lueders who will preview the 2024-25 seasons for the Boys and Girls.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693997740304.jpeg" alt="Tuesday show lineup with hosts Steve Webster, Mike Courson, and Mike Hesher" />
 <figcaption>Tuesday show lineup with hosts Steve Webster, Mike Courson, and Mike Hesher</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dw__yBCeILI?si=6C6DvQTG3DNB_h3p" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- The "Voice of the Cougars" Cole Reif reacts to the Cougar Men having their 35-game winning streak snapped at home against Cowley Saturday. He'll also talk about how they start another one on Wednesday at Butler.- We'll preview the Great Bend Panthers Boys and Girls basketball seasons that begin Friday at home against Salina South.- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther sports with Great Bend wrestling coach Lars Lueders who will preview the 2024-25 seasons for the Boys and Girls.- Tuesday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours

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Kansas held off Auburn for the No. 1 ranking in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll</a>&nbsp;on Monday as Southeastern Conference teams grabbed three of the top four spots and two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly fell out entirely after an 0-3 week at the Maui Invitational.

The Jayhawks earned 35 of 61 first-place votes in the poll, while the Tigers got the remaining 26 and climbed two spots to No. 2 after wining the Maui title. The Huskies fell all the way to No. 25, barely avoiding becoming only the second team to go from No. 2 to unranked in a week in nearly four decades.

It was part of a turbulent week with holiday-week tournaments, leading to six new teams entering the rankings headlined by No. 12 Oregon and No. 16 Memphis.

Kansas (7-0), which&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-duke-basketball-score-19ef64a030f58f6ed7428470c54f9b48#:~:text=LAS%20VEGAS%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20Dajuan,Vegas%20Showdown%20on%20Tuesday%20night.">beat Duke last week</a>, had increased its margin on the No. 2-ranked team each week since the preseason poll and had a 107-point margin on the Huskies last week. But with the Tigers — ranked No. 1 in KenPom’s metrics — beating ranked Iowa State and North Carolina teams in the Maui title run, that margin is just nine points this week.

Auburn was joined by fellow SEC schools No. 3 Tennessee and No. 4 Kentucky, with each team climbing four spots. Marquette was next at No. 5, followed by Iowa State, Gonzaga, Purdue, Duke and Alabama to round out the top 10.

The Huskies (5-3) had won 17 straight games entering the Maui Invitational, but things quickly went awry with an opening-round overtime&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/memphis-uconn-score-maui-invitational-e105477ada6054a1c5da2626d51a662a">loss to Memphis</a>&nbsp;in a game that had coach Dan Hurley&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-maui-invitational-dan-hurley-92d757440da71dd18839b65f34989a47">fuming about officiating</a>. UConn lost the next day&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-colorado-score-maui-invitational-c5e5dcaa07b41d4a0be5781734dcf4e1">to Colorado</a>, then lost&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-dayton-score-8e4fd4e0d61893c20fb176f64e9d8ad8#:~:text=LAHAINA%2C%20Hawaii%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94,2%201%2F2%20minutes%20left.">to Dayton</a>&nbsp;in the seventh-place game to finish last in the prestigious tournament.

It was reminiscent of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ap-top-25-mens-college-basketball-poll-928a506365564efeabe56e1b36446159">No. 2 Arizona’s 0-3 crash</a>&nbsp;at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas in November 2017. But the Huskies avoided the same poll fate as the Wildcats, who became the first team to go from No. 2 to unranked in a week since Louisville in November 1986 after its tournament flop in the Great Alaska Shootout.

While Oregon jumped 26 spots to enter the AP Top 25, Marquette, Purdue and No. 13 Florida had the week’s biggest climbs within the poll, each rising five spots. No. 11 Wisconsin joined Tennessee and Kentucky with four-spot jumps as 10 teams rose from their spots in last week’s poll.

In all, seven teams fell from last week’s poll.

While UConn’s tumble stood out, No. 17 Houston fell 11 spots after losses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/alabama-houston-score-67e7acafbe90811ef67eea341641f93b">to Alabama</a>&nbsp;and now-No. 24&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-diego-houston-score-top-25-ba3247ef0a350b606a0bd388e1514c70">San Diego State</a>&nbsp;in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

North Carolina also had a big fall, sliding eight spots to No. 20 after losses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/auburn-north-carolina-basketball-score-maui-invitational-5d77a23ca550816e3ab301c080cc138a">to Auburn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-michigan-state-score-0f6e6c7387f1d7538d1b599f622f5681#:~:text=Michigan%20State%20holds%20off%20No,AP%20News">Michigan State</a>&nbsp;in Maui. Gonzaga tumbled four spots to seventh after losing its Battle 4 Atlantis opener&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-gonzaga-top-25-score-35a9af5e9bfa81def40203ac26f0670b">to West Virginia</a>.

No. 23 Mississippi joined Kansas as the only teams to hold their position from last week.

Oregon led the week’s six new teams after beating Alabama&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/alabama-oregon-score-76d987ad675426185ea66fe23ae981b0">to win the Players Era Festival</a>&nbsp;championship, followed by Memphis after finishing second to Auburn in Maui.

No. 18 Pittsburgh, No. 19 Illinois, No. 21 Oklahoma – which&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-louisville-score-f0d61e0eed79e0bda5c7982a96369a8d#:~:text=NASSAU%2C%20Bahamas%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94,win%20the%20Battle%204%20Atlantis.">won the Atlantis title</a>&nbsp;– and San Diego State were the week’s other new additions.

Indiana (No. 14), Arkansas (No. 19), Creighton (No. 21), Xavier (No. 22), Arizona (No. 24) and Mississippi State (No. 25) fell out of the poll.

Kansas held off Auburn for the No. 1 ranking in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll</a>&nbsp;on Monday as Southeastern Conference teams grabbed three of the top four spots and two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly fell out entirely after an 0-3 week at the Maui Invitational.The Jayhawks earned 35 of 61 first-place votes in the poll, while the Tigers got the remaining 26 and climbed two spots to No. 2 after wining the Maui title. The Huskies fell all the way to No. 25, barely avoiding becoming only the second team to go from No. 2 to unranked in a week in nearly four decades.It was part of a turbulent week with holiday-week tournaments, leading to six new teams entering the rankings headlined by No. 12 Oregon and No. 16 Memphis.Kansas (7-0), which&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-duke-basketball-score-19ef64a030f58f6ed7428470c54f9b48#:~:text=LAS%20VEGAS%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20Dajuan,Vegas%20Showdown%20on%20Tuesday%20night.">beat Duke last week</a>, had increased its margin on the No. 2-ranked team each week since the preseason poll and had a 107-point margin on the Huskies last week. But with the Tigers — ranked No. 1 in KenPom’s metrics — beating ranked Iowa State and North Carolina teams in the Maui title run, that margin is just nine points this week.Auburn was joined by fellow SEC schools No. 3 Tennessee and No. 4 Kentucky, with each team climbing four spots. Marquette was next at No. 5, followed by Iowa State, Gonzaga, Purdue, Duke and Alabama to round out the top 10.<h2>UConn’s slide</h2>The Huskies (5-3) had won 17 straight games entering the Maui Invitational, but things quickly went awry with an opening-round overtime&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/memphis-uconn-score-maui-invitational-e105477ada6054a1c5da2626d51a662a">loss to Memphis</a>&nbsp;in a game that had coach Dan Hurley&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-maui-invitational-dan-hurley-92d757440da71dd18839b65f34989a47">fuming about officiating</a>. UConn lost the next day&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-colorado-score-maui-invitational-c5e5dcaa07b41d4a0be5781734dcf4e1">to Colorado</a>, then lost&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/uconn-dayton-score-8e4fd4e0d61893c20fb176f64e9d8ad8#:~:text=LAHAINA%2C%20Hawaii%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94,2%201%2F2%20minutes%20left.">to Dayton</a>&nbsp;in the seventh-place game to finish last in the prestigious tournament.It was reminiscent of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ap-top-25-mens-college-basketball-poll-928a506365564efeabe56e1b36446159">No. 2 Arizona’s 0-3 crash</a>&nbsp;at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas in November 2017. But the Huskies avoided the same poll fate as the Wildcats, who became the first team to go from No. 2 to unranked in a week since Louisville in November 1986 after its tournament flop in the Great Alaska Shootout.<h2>Rising and falling</h2>While Oregon jumped 26 spots to enter the AP Top 25, Marquette, Purdue and No. 13 Florida had the week’s biggest climbs within the poll, each rising five spots. No. 11 Wisconsin joined Tennessee and Kentucky with four-spot jumps as 10 teams rose from their spots in last week’s poll.In all, seven teams fell from last week’s poll.While UConn’s tumble stood out, No. 17 Houston fell 11 spots after losses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/alabama-houston-score-67e7acafbe90811ef67eea341641f93b">to Alabama</a>&nbsp;and now-No. 24&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-diego-houston-score-top-25-ba3247ef0a350b606a0bd388e1514c70">San Diego State</a>&nbsp;in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.North Carolina also had a big fall, sliding eight spots to No. 20 after losses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/auburn-north-carolina-basketball-score-maui-invitational-5d77a23ca550816e3ab301c080cc138a">to Auburn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-michigan-state-score-0f6e6c7387f1d7538d1b599f622f5681#:~:text=Michigan%20State%20holds%20off%20No,AP%20News">Michigan State</a>&nbsp;in Maui. Gonzaga tumbled four spots to seventh after losing its Battle 4 Atlantis opener&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-gonzaga-top-25-score-35a9af5e9bfa81def40203ac26f0670b">to West Virginia</a>.<h2>Status quo</h2>No. 23 Mississippi joined Kansas as the only teams to hold their position from last week.<h2>Welcome</h2>Oregon led the week’s six new teams after beating Alabama&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/alabama-oregon-score-76d987ad675426185ea66fe23ae981b0">to win the Players Era Festival</a>&nbsp;championship, followed by Memphis after finishing second to Auburn in Maui.No. 18 Pittsburgh, No. 19 Illinois, No. 21 Oklahoma – which&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-louisville-score-f0d61e0eed79e0bda5c7982a96369a8d#:~:text=NASSAU%2C%20Bahamas%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94,win%20the%20Battle%204%20Atlantis.">won the Atlantis title</a>&nbsp;– and San Diego State were the week’s other new additions.<h2>Farewell (for now)</h2>Indiana (No. 14), Arkansas (No. 19), Creighton (No. 21), Xavier (No. 22), Arizona (No. 24) and Mississippi State (No. 25) fell out of the poll.<h2>Conference watch</h2>

Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-8637329cfc139261d5a0e292fd6fca95">his violent hit to the head</a>&nbsp;of Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion.

Al-Shaair's punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.

Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-jaguars-score-bd1b152584020ee1dcdda469cc9b526b">23-20 win</a>&nbsp;on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback.

In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.”

“Video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide," Runyan wrote. “You led with your forearm and helmet and delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area of your opponent when you had time and space to avoid such contact.”

Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the appeal is pending.

If the suspension is upheld, Al-Shaair won't be eligible to return to Houston’s active roster until after the team’s Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens. Al-Shaair has a base salary of $1.5 million this season, meaning it will cost him about $265,000 if the three-game suspension is upheld.

Lawrence clenched both fists after the hit — movements consistent with what’s referred to as the “fencing response,” which can be common after a traumatic brain injury. He was on the ground for several minutes as teammates came to his defense and mobbed Al-Shaair in what escalated into a brawl.

As Al-Shaair was leaving the field after being ejected, fans started screaming at him. Jaguars veteran guard Brandon Scherff joined in, prompting another altercation with Al-Shaair. Texans teammate Will Anderson grabbed Al-Shaair and was escorting him off the field when a fan threw a water bottle and hit Anderson in the helmet. The fan was later ejected.

Runyan also outlined Al-Shaair's behavior after the hit in announcing the suspension.

“After the illegal hit, you proceeded to engage in a brawl, which you escalated when you pulled an opponent down to the ground by his facemask,” he wrote. “After the referee announced that you were disqualified for the hit and your unsportsmanlike acts, you removed your helmet and reengaged with your opponent while walking down and across the field, which started another physical confrontation near the end zone.”

This is the third time this season Al-Shaair has been punished by the league. Last week, he was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard.

He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline wasn’t flagged.

“Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it, is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL," Runyan told Al-Shaair in the letter. "Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules puts the health and safety of both you and your opponents in jeopardy and will not be tolerated.”

Al-Shaair apologized to Lawrence&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/A_train2_/status/1863572522354020768">in a long post on X Monday</a>, where he said first said he didn’t see Lawrence sliding until “it was too late” and that it happened “in the blink of an eye” before saying he was sorry for the hit.

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Sunday it was a play that ”really has no business being in our league," and said Monday that the team is considering&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-concussion-analysis-ec94cde995c826b509b0cef23ee4d9a0">shutting Lawrence down for the season</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733242780661.png" alt="Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)" />
 <figcaption>Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)</figcaption>
 </figure>HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-8637329cfc139261d5a0e292fd6fca95">his violent hit to the head</a>&nbsp;of Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion.Al-Shaair's punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-jaguars-score-bd1b152584020ee1dcdda469cc9b526b">23-20 win</a>&nbsp;on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback.In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.”“Video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide," Runyan wrote. “You led with your forearm and helmet and delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area of your opponent when you had time and space to avoid such contact.”Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the appeal is pending.If the suspension is upheld, Al-Shaair won't be eligible to return to Houston’s active roster until after the team’s Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens. Al-Shaair has a base salary of $1.5 million this season, meaning it will cost him about $265,000 if the three-game suspension is upheld.Lawrence clenched both fists after the hit — movements consistent with what’s referred to as the “fencing response,” which can be common after a traumatic brain injury. He was on the ground for several minutes as teammates came to his defense and mobbed Al-Shaair in what escalated into a brawl.As Al-Shaair was leaving the field after being ejected, fans started screaming at him. Jaguars veteran guard Brandon Scherff joined in, prompting another altercation with Al-Shaair. Texans teammate Will Anderson grabbed Al-Shaair and was escorting him off the field when a fan threw a water bottle and hit Anderson in the helmet. The fan was later ejected.Runyan also outlined Al-Shaair's behavior after the hit in announcing the suspension.“After the illegal hit, you proceeded to engage in a brawl, which you escalated when you pulled an opponent down to the ground by his facemask,” he wrote. “After the referee announced that you were disqualified for the hit and your unsportsmanlike acts, you removed your helmet and reengaged with your opponent while walking down and across the field, which started another physical confrontation near the end zone.”This is the third time this season Al-Shaair has been punished by the league. Last week, he was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard.He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline wasn’t flagged.“Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it, is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL," Runyan told Al-Shaair in the letter. "Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules puts the health and safety of both you and your opponents in jeopardy and will not be tolerated.”Al-Shaair apologized to Lawrence&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/A_train2_/status/1863572522354020768">in a long post on X Monday</a>, where he said first said he didn’t see Lawrence sliding until “it was too late” and that it happened “in the blink of an eye” before saying he was sorry for the hit.Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Sunday it was a play that ”really has no business being in our league," and said Monday that the team is considering&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-concussion-analysis-ec94cde995c826b509b0cef23ee4d9a0">shutting Lawrence down for the season</a>.

Texans' Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Lawrence

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Dana Dimel, who spent 20 years as a part of Bill Snyder’s K-State coaching staff, passed away Tuesday at the age of 62, his family announced. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and children, Winston and Josey.

Dimel, who spent the 2024 season on former Wildcat assistant Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois, served three stints on Snyder's staff at K-State following an All-America playing career as an offensive tackle for the Wildcats from 1984-86.

He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in Manhattan in 1987-88 leading into eight seasons (1989-96) as an assistant coach. He returned to K-State for one season in 2005 and then returned to K-State for the third time and spent nine seasons (2009-17) as the program's offensive coordinator and running backs/tight ends coach.

Overall Dimel was a part of 12 bowl teams during 19 seasons in Manhattan. The Wildcats posted an 11-win season (2012) with a Big 12 Championship, two 10-win campaigns (1995 and 2011) and five nine-win seasons (1993, 1994, 1996, 2014, and 2016) during that span, and finished in the top-25 of the BCS and CFP rankings on three occasions – 2011 (No. 8 BCS), 2012 (No. 5 BCS), and 2014 (No. 11 CFP).

Dimel, a Columbus, Ohio, native, compiled the most wins of any active offensive coordinator in college football from 2011-17 (61) and was a part of eight straight bowl appearances. Overall, in his 32 seasons as a head or assistant coach, Dimel mentored 37 players who went on to play in the NFL.

In addition to his time at K-State, Dimel had successful head coaching stops at Wyoming (1997-1999), Houston (2000-2002) and UTEP (2018-2023).

“Obviously, we are very saddened by the passing of Dana," said former Wildcat coach Bill Snyder. "He was a special friend and coaching companion. I admired his passion for helping his players and fellow coaches. He was a big part of the development of the Kansas State football program, and along with his wife Julie, very meaningful in the Manhattan community.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733242304015.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Dana Dimel, who spent 20 years as a part of Bill Snyder’s K-State coaching staff, passed away Tuesday at the age of 62, his family announced. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and children, Winston and Josey.Dimel, who spent the 2024 season on former Wildcat assistant Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois, served three stints on Snyder's staff at K-State following an All-America playing career as an offensive tackle for the Wildcats from 1984-86.He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in Manhattan in 1987-88 leading into eight seasons (1989-96) as an assistant coach. He returned to K-State for one season in 2005 and then returned to K-State for the third time and spent nine seasons (2009-17) as the program's offensive coordinator and running backs/tight ends coach.Overall Dimel was a part of 12 bowl teams during 19 seasons in Manhattan. The Wildcats posted an 11-win season (2012) with a Big 12 Championship, two 10-win campaigns (1995 and 2011) and five nine-win seasons (1993, 1994, 1996, 2014, and 2016) during that span, and finished in the top-25 of the BCS and CFP rankings on three occasions – 2011 (No. 8 BCS), 2012 (No. 5 BCS), and 2014 (No. 11 CFP).Dimel, a Columbus, Ohio, native, compiled the most wins of any active offensive coordinator in college football from 2011-17 (61) and was a part of eight straight bowl appearances. Overall, in his 32 seasons as a head or assistant coach, Dimel mentored 37 players who went on to play in the NFL.In addition to his time at K-State, Dimel had successful head coaching stops at Wyoming (1997-1999), Houston (2000-2002) and UTEP (2018-2023).“Obviously, we are very saddened by the passing of Dana," said former Wildcat coach Bill Snyder. "He was a special friend and coaching companion. I admired his passion for helping his players and fellow coaches. He was a big part of the development of the Kansas State football program, and along with his wife Julie, very meaningful in the Manhattan community.”

Longtime K-State coach Dana Dimel passes away

Promoting good sportsmanship at all Kansas State High School Activities Association events continues to be a priority for the KSHSAA and its member schools. Maintaining focus on the student-athlete remains an important focus as participation in the interscholastic activity program teaches important life lessons and holds the students accountable to academic, attendance, and behavior standards.&nbsp;

Starting this basketball season, the KSHSAA will recognize a League Sportsmanship Champion which is inclusive of the girls’ and boy’ teams (players and coaches), spirit squads, pep bands and spectators based upon regular season basketball contests as evaluated by the adopted sportsmanship rubric. Each high school League/Conference Champion will be awarded a championship trophy.&nbsp;

“Sportsmanship expectations remain a priority as school leaders understand appropriate behavior and sportsmanship demonstrated by participants will extend well beyond the playing court”, said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “While student-athletes earn the right to represent their school based upon their on their performance in the classroom and skill on the court, they preserve that opportunity through positive sportsmanship while playing the game they love.”&nbsp;

Since 1970, the KSHSAA has awarded State Basketball Sportsmanship Awards for those schools that met a qualified mark after participating in the state tournament. The KSHSAA is taking a necessary step to put more emphasis on sportsmanship year-round for every school, not just those that qualify for the state tournament. The traditional sportsmanship award held its rightful place for over 50 years and the KSHSAA is grateful for the many judges that took their task seriously each year making a positive impact on the state tournaments.

The new KSHSAA League Sportsmanship award will be able to influence more students and school communities.&nbsp; This award allows each league/conference to identify a KSHSAA Basketball Sportsmanship League/Conference Champion.&nbsp;As the basketball regular season concludes, member schools will select their League Sportsmanship Champion.

There are currently 38 leagues within the KSHSAA membership.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715279210230.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Promoting good sportsmanship at all Kansas State High School Activities Association events continues to be a priority for the KSHSAA and its member schools. Maintaining focus on the student-athlete remains an important focus as participation in the interscholastic activity program teaches important life lessons and holds the students accountable to academic, attendance, and behavior standards.&nbsp;Starting this basketball season, the KSHSAA will recognize a League Sportsmanship Champion which is inclusive of the girls’ and boy’ teams (players and coaches), spirit squads, pep bands and spectators based upon regular season basketball contests as evaluated by the adopted sportsmanship rubric. Each high school League/Conference Champion will be awarded a championship trophy.&nbsp;“Sportsmanship expectations remain a priority as school leaders understand appropriate behavior and sportsmanship demonstrated by participants will extend well beyond the playing court”, said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “While student-athletes earn the right to represent their school based upon their on their performance in the classroom and skill on the court, they preserve that opportunity through positive sportsmanship while playing the game they love.”&nbsp;Since 1970, the KSHSAA has awarded State Basketball Sportsmanship Awards for those schools that met a qualified mark after participating in the state tournament. The KSHSAA is taking a necessary step to put more emphasis on sportsmanship year-round for every school, not just those that qualify for the state tournament. The traditional sportsmanship award held its rightful place for over 50 years and the KSHSAA is grateful for the many judges that took their task seriously each year making a positive impact on the state tournaments.The new KSHSAA League Sportsmanship award will be able to influence more students and school communities.&nbsp; This award allows each league/conference to identify a KSHSAA Basketball Sportsmanship League/Conference Champion.&nbsp;As the basketball regular season concludes, member schools will select their League Sportsmanship Champion.There are currently 38 leagues within the KSHSAA membership.

 KSHSAA creating League Sportsmanship Champion award

DENVER (AP) — Jameis Winston had a night to remember — and one to forget. Ja’Quan McMillian&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1863804452547019180" target="_blank">returned an interception 44 yards</a>&nbsp;for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and Denver spoiled career-best performances by Winston and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jerry-jeudy-browns-broncos-jameis-winston-5b817a915356269d9451a0aff4e98c65">ex-Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy</a>&nbsp;in beating the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday. The good for Winston: He threw for a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1863813213382410641" target="_blank">franchise-record 497 yards</a>&nbsp;and four touchdowns. The not-so-good: He tossed two interceptions that Denver returned for scores. The Broncos had three picks for 171 interception return yards against him. “It was my fault,” Winston said. “I’ve got to play better.” Meanwhile, Jeudy had nine catches for 235 yards — the most in NFL history by a receiver against his former team — and a TD. Jeudy played his first four seasons with Denver and was booed every time he caught the ball.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that McCaffrey will be out at least six weeks&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-christian-mccaffrey-injury-0bcc99639ff68bcce52683a58dd7afed">after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament</a>&nbsp;in a loss to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-bills-score-e0956d695ead50321efdba586e638c12">Buffalo Bills on Sunday night</a>. McCaffrey will be placed on injured reserve for the second time this season after previously missing the first eight games with Achilles tendinitis. “I just feel for him,” Shanahan said. “It was a real frustrating year for him. He worked his ass off to get back to this point and I think he was really feeling good and about to take off and just had that real unfortunate injury last night. I know he’s as crushed as anyone, but he’ll get through this. He’s a hell of a player, a hell of a person and an unbelievable 49er. He’ll be back stronger than ever next year to help us.” San Francisco (5-7) sits alone in last place in the NFC West standings, two wins behind division-leading Seattle, and in jeopardy of missing the playoffs a year after losing to Kansas City in the Super Bowl.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each scored 15 for the Wolves (10-10), who limited the Lakers to their lowest point total since a 122-73 loss at Dallas in 2017, according to Sportradar. Anthony Edwards had only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting for the Wolves, but his Olympic teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis were just as quiet for the Lakers (12-9). James,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-lebron-james-shooting-c885c34fb9bc0ab9fbc33e9fa61362ee">who has missed 19 straight 3-pointers,</a>&nbsp;had 10 points on 4-for-16 shooting. Davis had 12 points and 11 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell scored 20 in his return from illness and to the starting lineup.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/usc-jayden-maiava-quarterback-35c9f7f35d3ec3ca0bf72aa3283a679a">the Trojans’ starting job</a>&nbsp;last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/southern-california-trojans-football">the Trojans</a>&nbsp;' bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. “Being a USC Trojan was a lifelong dream of mine,” Moss wrote. “Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and school is something I will forever take pride in. I poured everything I have into this — body, heart, mind and soul — and am humbled by and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished.” Moss, who was born in Los Angeles and went to high school in the San Fernando Valley, signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed with the Trojans after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year’s Holiday Bowl.

MONDAY SCORES National Football League Denver 41, Cleveland 32

NCAA Women Top 25 No. 19 Alabama 98, Georgia State 49

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Jameis Winston had a night to remember — and one to forget. Ja’Quan McMillian&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1863804452547019180" target="_blank">returned an interception 44 yards</a>&nbsp;for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and Denver spoiled career-best performances by Winston and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jerry-jeudy-browns-broncos-jameis-winston-5b817a915356269d9451a0aff4e98c65">ex-Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy</a>&nbsp;in beating the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday. The good for Winston: He threw for a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1863813213382410641" target="_blank">franchise-record 497 yards</a>&nbsp;and four touchdowns. The not-so-good: He tossed two interceptions that Denver returned for scores. The Broncos had three picks for 171 interception return yards against him. “It was my fault,” Winston said. “I’ve got to play better.” Meanwhile, Jeudy had nine catches for 235 yards — the most in NFL history by a receiver against his former team — and a TD. Jeudy played his first four seasons with Denver and was booed every time he caught the ball.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that McCaffrey will be out at least six weeks&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-christian-mccaffrey-injury-0bcc99639ff68bcce52683a58dd7afed">after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament</a>&nbsp;in a loss to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-bills-score-e0956d695ead50321efdba586e638c12">Buffalo Bills on Sunday night</a>. McCaffrey will be placed on injured reserve for the second time this season after previously missing the first eight games with Achilles tendinitis. “I just feel for him,” Shanahan said. “It was a real frustrating year for him. He worked his ass off to get back to this point and I think he was really feeling good and about to take off and just had that real unfortunate injury last night. I know he’s as crushed as anyone, but he’ll get through this. He’s a hell of a player, a hell of a person and an unbelievable 49er. He’ll be back stronger than ever next year to help us.” San Francisco (5-7) sits alone in last place in the NFC West standings, two wins behind division-leading Seattle, and in jeopardy of missing the playoffs a year after losing to Kansas City in the Super Bowl.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each scored 15 for the Wolves (10-10), who limited the Lakers to their lowest point total since a 122-73 loss at Dallas in 2017, according to Sportradar. Anthony Edwards had only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting for the Wolves, but his Olympic teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis were just as quiet for the Lakers (12-9). James,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-lebron-james-shooting-c885c34fb9bc0ab9fbc33e9fa61362ee">who has missed 19 straight 3-pointers,</a>&nbsp;had 10 points on 4-for-16 shooting. Davis had 12 points and 11 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell scored 20 in his return from illness and to the starting lineup.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/usc-jayden-maiava-quarterback-35c9f7f35d3ec3ca0bf72aa3283a679a">the Trojans’ starting job</a>&nbsp;last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/southern-california-trojans-football">the Trojans</a>&nbsp;' bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. “Being a USC Trojan was a lifelong dream of mine,” Moss wrote. “Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and school is something I will forever take pride in. I poured everything I have into this — body, heart, mind and soul — and am humbled by and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished.” Moss, who was born in Los Angeles and went to high school in the San Fernando Valley, signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed with the Trojans after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year’s Holiday Bowl.MONDAY SCORES National Football League Denver 41, Cleveland 32NCAA Women Top 25 No. 19 Alabama 98, Georgia State 49No. 21 Illinois 68, Canisius 55

Tuesday's Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

The 17th Annual World Power Showcase Home Run Derby and All-American/World Classic was held in Texas at the Globe Life Field - Home to the Texas Rangers - Nov. 24-26. The event features the most prolific amateur players from around the country/world and provides the perfect center-stage opportunity to demonstrate their skill sets in front of baseball’s top evaluators.

Center fielder Carson Umphres from Great Bend was named to the 17th Annual World Power Showcase All-American/World Team. Each player exemplifies tremendous character, next-level arm talent, power, coach/scout references, and recent school/summer performances. Umphres proudly represented his home state of Kansas during the prestigious All-American Classic Game, which featured top amateur pitching and power-hitting prospects in the world. He had the opportunity to further demonstrate his skills while playing during the game.

The game highlighted the three-day, All-encompassing major league experience. The event included an MLB Scout Day in front of 30 organizations, the prestigious welcome dinner/ jersey presentation ceremony, the renowned home run derby itself, and participation in the All-American/World Classic game.

The Home Run derby had 19 participants in the 2025 class and consisted of 20 outs - five outs using a wood bat and 15 outs using a metal bat. Exit velocity and distance were measured during each hit and recorded on the scoreboard. Umphres was able to hit three home runs during the derby. He also led the field with a 107 mph wood-bat exit velocity and finished second in the class at 113 mph while using metal on a 470-foot ball over the foul pole into the upper deck. Other home run distances were 430 and 405 feet. The longest ball hit by another participant was 481 feet.

 Umphres played center field during the game and went 1-3 with a single, RBI and scored a run. During the MLB Scout Day, Umphres threw 90 mph from the outfield and ran a 6.65 sec 60-yard dash. There were players from Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canada and all over the U.S.

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 </figure>The 17th Annual World Power Showcase Home Run Derby and All-American/World Classic was held in Texas at the Globe Life Field - Home to the Texas Rangers - Nov. 24-26. The event features the most prolific amateur players from around the country/world and provides the perfect center-stage opportunity to demonstrate their skill sets in front of baseball’s top evaluators.Center fielder Carson Umphres from Great Bend was named to the 17th Annual World Power Showcase All-American/World Team. Each player exemplifies tremendous character, next-level arm talent, power, coach/scout references, and recent school/summer performances. Umphres proudly represented his home state of Kansas during the prestigious All-American Classic Game, which featured top amateur pitching and power-hitting prospects in the world. He had the opportunity to further demonstrate his skills while playing during the game.The game highlighted the three-day, All-encompassing major league experience. The event included an MLB Scout Day in front of 30 organizations, the prestigious welcome dinner/ jersey presentation ceremony, the renowned home run derby itself, and participation in the All-American/World Classic game.The Home Run derby had 19 participants in the 2025 class and consisted of 20 outs - five outs using a wood bat and 15 outs using a metal bat. Exit velocity and distance were measured during each hit and recorded on the scoreboard. Umphres was able to hit three home runs during the derby. He also led the field with a 107 mph wood-bat exit velocity and finished second in the class at 113 mph while using metal on a 470-foot ball over the foul pole into the upper deck. Other home run distances were 430 and 405 feet. The longest ball hit by another participant was 481 feet. Umphres played center field during the game and went 1-3 with a single, RBI and scored a run. During the MLB Scout Day, Umphres threw 90 mph from the outfield and ran a 6.65 sec 60-yard dash. There were players from Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canada and all over the U.S.

Great Bend's Umphres shows off power, speed at home of MLB's Rangers

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Serena Sundell had 17 points and seven assists to lead five Kansas State players in double-figures scoring, and the ninth-ranked Wildcats rolled to an 86-39 victory over Central Arkansas on Sunday.

Taryn Sides had 15 points, All-American forward Ayoka Lee had 12 and Temira Poindexter and Jaelynn Glenn scored 10 apiece for the Wildcats (7-1), who followed a loss to No. 13 Duke last week with a back-to-back blowouts of DePaul and the Sugar Bears.

Jade Upshaw and Randrea Wright scored eight points apiece to lead Central Arkansas (4-2).

Kansas State scored the game's first 10 points and led 21-1 before Wright finally made a field goal for Central Arkansas with 3:24 left in the first quarter. The Wildcats extended the lead to 52-13 by halftime and cruised the rest of the way.

The game was part of a men's and women's double-header at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats' men rolled to a 120-73 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff earlier in the day.

Central Arkansas had a tough time scoring against Kansas State, even though the Sugar Bears managed to score 58 in a loss to fellow Big 12 school Oklahoma State a couple of weeks ago.

Kansas State rolled to an expected easy victory, and should be heavily favored in its next two games against Eastern Illinois and South Carolina Upstate, before another test at Texas A&amp;M on Dec. 8.

Poindexter opened the game with a 3-pointer, Zyanna Walker followed with a three-point play, and the Wildcats were never threatened by Central Arkansas the rest of the way.

Kansas State shot 53.4% from the field while going 12 of 25 from the 3-point arc and 12 of 15 at the foul line.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Serena Sundell had 17 points and seven assists to lead five Kansas State players in double-figures scoring, and the ninth-ranked Wildcats rolled to an 86-39 victory over Central Arkansas on Sunday.Taryn Sides had 15 points, All-American forward Ayoka Lee had 12 and Temira Poindexter and Jaelynn Glenn scored 10 apiece for the Wildcats (7-1), who followed a loss to No. 13 Duke last week with a back-to-back blowouts of DePaul and the Sugar Bears.Jade Upshaw and Randrea Wright scored eight points apiece to lead Central Arkansas (4-2).Kansas State scored the game's first 10 points and led 21-1 before Wright finally made a field goal for Central Arkansas with 3:24 left in the first quarter. The Wildcats extended the lead to 52-13 by halftime and cruised the rest of the way.The game was part of a men's and women's double-header at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats' men rolled to a 120-73 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff earlier in the day.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Central Arkansas had a tough time scoring against Kansas State, even though the Sugar Bears managed to score 58 in a loss to fellow Big 12 school Oklahoma State a couple of weeks ago.Kansas State rolled to an expected easy victory, and should be heavily favored in its next two games against Eastern Illinois and South Carolina Upstate, before another test at Texas A&amp;M on Dec. 8.<h2>Key moment</h2>Poindexter opened the game with a 3-pointer, Zyanna Walker followed with a three-point play, and the Wildcats were never threatened by Central Arkansas the rest of the way.<h2>Key stats</h2>Kansas State shot 53.4% from the field while going 12 of 25 from the 3-point arc and 12 of 15 at the foul line.<h2>Up next</h2>

Sundell scores 17 as No. 9 K-State women rout Central Arkansas 86-39

- Great Bend Tribune Sports Editor Jim Misunas

- Barton wrestling coach Nathan Broeckelman

- Barton Women's basketball coach Alan Clark

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Six members of the 7th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team were named to the All-KJCCC/Region 6 selection list.

A pair of Cougars repeated as top award winners, outside hitter&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;named the Player of the Year with second-year Head Coach Megan Besecker earning the Coach of the Year honor.

Joining Reyes on the 1st Team were repeat earners&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>&nbsp;in being joined by freshman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/olander_aubrey_49pp">Aubrey Olander</a>. Landing on the 2nd Team and earning post-season accolades for the second consecutive year was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;with freshman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;also joining the top twenty player list.

The selections helped the Cougars to their second consecutive KJCCC title winning the league with a 15-1 record. Hosting the Region 6/Plains District Tournament also for the second straight year, Barton held serve this year on their home court in sweeping through its matches for its first title since 2020.

Advancing to its 24th NJCAA National Tournament appearance, the 6th seeded Cougars swept its opening pair of matches until getting derailed in the semifinal match for an eventual 4th place national finish and a 33-4 overall record.

Complete list of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/files/2024_D1_VB_All_KJCCC.pdf">All-KJCCC/Region 6 selections</a>

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/coaches/besecker_megan_2024-25">Megan Besecker</a>&nbsp;- Head Coach of the Year Bringing back a host of talented sophomores while adding key freshmen contributors, Besecker orchestrated the combination to 26 straight-set victories during the regular season including twelve during conference play.

Compiling a 58-10 record in her first two seasons as a head coach, Besecker was also honored this year being named to the 2024 "Thirty Under 30" award list as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recognizing the top thirty coaches across all levels around the country under the age of 30.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;– Player of the Year, 1st Team Reyes becomes the program's latest two-time POY award winner, following Mylena Testoni's double awards coming from the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Native of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Reyes played just three rotations of the Cougars' 6-2 offensive scheme but still ranked fourth in the KJCCC at 3.51 kills per set on a .271 attack percentage helping the squad overall to a league leading .259 efficiency.

As the Cougars swept 23 of their 30 matches during the regular season, Reyes' 91 sets played produced 3.21 kills per set on a .288 efficiency, reached double-digit kills in fourteen of the contests posting a season high .450 efficient night at then No. 6 Colby and a pair of 18-kill performances, the first at Butler with two dates later at home against Colby.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team The Cougars' most versatile player on the court for all six rotations, Nixon again was selected as a first team recipient.

Second on the squad with 2.67 kills per set in KJCCC play, the Claflin, Kansas, native led with .44 aces per set while additionally contributing a team second best 3.69 digs per set ranking 8th overall in the league but was tops among non-libero players.

A Week 11 KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week, overall Nixon recorded 13 double-doubles with season highs of a .588 attack against Frank Phillips, 8 aces served up on Otero, and 17 kills on then-No. 10 Indian Hills in their regular season meeting.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team Also a repeat first team selection, the native of Chapadao do Ceu, GO, Brazil, gave the Cougars another solid season in the middle net position.

Attacking at a team second best .338 to rank 7th in conference action, Wierzbicki was top fifteen defensively at .78 blocks per set on five solo and 33 assisted blocks.

Overall, Wierzbicki had twenty-six matches of six or more kills, a season high 11 three times, and exceeded three blocks in eleven matches including 8 in victory at Dodge City.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/olander_aubrey_49pp">Aubrey Olander</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team If it wasn't Wierzbicki doing damage from the middle then it was certainly Olander providing Barton a potent 1-2 punch in earning first team honors.

Olander's performances all season were anything like a first-year competitor as the freshman from Little River, Kansas, immediately made an impact in posting a .417 attack with 8 blocks in her collegiate debut.

Carried into the conference season, Olander led the league with a .380 efficiency on 142 attacks, was 5th on a 1.09 blocks per set, and ranked within the top ten in solo blocks (6) and assisted blocks (41).

Ranking 13th nationally in hitting percentage and blocks per set, Olander's season highs were a .833 attack on 12 swings at Hutchinson and 8 blocks against Trinidad and Indian Hills as part of her 20 matches with four or more blocks.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;– 2nd Team Stankovic led the first wave of Barton's 6-2 offensive attack with 6.15 assists per set in teaming with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_maurin_5w3d">Maurin Reyes</a>&nbsp;to produce a league leading .259 efficiency resulting in 13.44 assists per set.

An honorable mention selection last year, the native of Cajetina, Serbia, recorded two of her four double-doubles during the conference slate.

A Week 10 KJCCC Setter of the Week, Stankovic reached double-digit assists in all conference matches and added 22 serving aces ranking in the top ten of the league at .40 per set.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;– 2nd Team One of two freshmen for Barton on the post-season list, Kaneko was a mainstay in the Cougars' backline.

Donning the libero jersey all year, the Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan, native recorded a league 7th best 4.25 digs per set including a career high 28 digs against Garden City earning the Week 10 KJCCC Defensive Player of the Week.

In addition to anchoring the defensive backline, Kaneko was also third on the team in assists per set (1.10) and served up 20 aces in the sixteen matches helping Barton rank second overall at 2.48 aces per set.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoSix members of the 7th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team were named to the All-KJCCC/Region 6 selection list.A pair of Cougars repeated as top award winners, outside hitter&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;named the Player of the Year with second-year Head Coach Megan Besecker earning the Coach of the Year honor.Joining Reyes on the 1st Team were repeat earners&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>&nbsp;in being joined by freshman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/olander_aubrey_49pp">Aubrey Olander</a>. Landing on the 2nd Team and earning post-season accolades for the second consecutive year was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;with freshman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;also joining the top twenty player list.The selections helped the Cougars to their second consecutive KJCCC title winning the league with a 15-1 record. Hosting the Region 6/Plains District Tournament also for the second straight year, Barton held serve this year on their home court in sweeping through its matches for its first title since 2020.Advancing to its 24th NJCAA National Tournament appearance, the 6th seeded Cougars swept its opening pair of matches until getting derailed in the semifinal match for an eventual 4th place national finish and a 33-4 overall record.Complete list of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/files/2024_D1_VB_All_KJCCC.pdf">All-KJCCC/Region 6 selections</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/coaches/besecker_megan_2024-25">Megan Besecker</a>&nbsp;- Head Coach of the Year Bringing back a host of talented sophomores while adding key freshmen contributors, Besecker orchestrated the combination to 26 straight-set victories during the regular season including twelve during conference play.Compiling a 58-10 record in her first two seasons as a head coach, Besecker was also honored this year being named to the 2024 "Thirty Under 30" award list as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recognizing the top thirty coaches across all levels around the country under the age of 30.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;– Player of the Year, 1st Team Reyes becomes the program's latest two-time POY award winner, following Mylena Testoni's double awards coming from the 2020 and 2021 seasons.Native of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Reyes played just three rotations of the Cougars' 6-2 offensive scheme but still ranked fourth in the KJCCC at 3.51 kills per set on a .271 attack percentage helping the squad overall to a league leading .259 efficiency.As the Cougars swept 23 of their 30 matches during the regular season, Reyes' 91 sets played produced 3.21 kills per set on a .288 efficiency, reached double-digit kills in fourteen of the contests posting a season high .450 efficient night at then No. 6 Colby and a pair of 18-kill performances, the first at Butler with two dates later at home against Colby.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team The Cougars' most versatile player on the court for all six rotations, Nixon again was selected as a first team recipient.Second on the squad with 2.67 kills per set in KJCCC play, the Claflin, Kansas, native led with .44 aces per set while additionally contributing a team second best 3.69 digs per set ranking 8th overall in the league but was tops among non-libero players.A Week 11 KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week, overall Nixon recorded 13 double-doubles with season highs of a .588 attack against Frank Phillips, 8 aces served up on Otero, and 17 kills on then-No. 10 Indian Hills in their regular season meeting.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team Also a repeat first team selection, the native of Chapadao do Ceu, GO, Brazil, gave the Cougars another solid season in the middle net position.Attacking at a team second best .338 to rank 7th in conference action, Wierzbicki was top fifteen defensively at .78 blocks per set on five solo and 33 assisted blocks.Overall, Wierzbicki had twenty-six matches of six or more kills, a season high 11 three times, and exceeded three blocks in eleven matches including 8 in victory at Dodge City.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/olander_aubrey_49pp">Aubrey Olander</a>&nbsp;– 1st Team If it wasn't Wierzbicki doing damage from the middle then it was certainly Olander providing Barton a potent 1-2 punch in earning first team honors.Olander's performances all season were anything like a first-year competitor as the freshman from Little River, Kansas, immediately made an impact in posting a .417 attack with 8 blocks in her collegiate debut.Carried into the conference season, Olander led the league with a .380 efficiency on 142 attacks, was 5th on a 1.09 blocks per set, and ranked within the top ten in solo blocks (6) and assisted blocks (41).Ranking 13th nationally in hitting percentage and blocks per set, Olander's season highs were a .833 attack on 12 swings at Hutchinson and 8 blocks against Trinidad and Indian Hills as part of her 20 matches with four or more blocks.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;– 2nd Team Stankovic led the first wave of Barton's 6-2 offensive attack with 6.15 assists per set in teaming with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_maurin_5w3d">Maurin Reyes</a>&nbsp;to produce a league leading .259 efficiency resulting in 13.44 assists per set.An honorable mention selection last year, the native of Cajetina, Serbia, recorded two of her four double-doubles during the conference slate.A Week 10 KJCCC Setter of the Week, Stankovic reached double-digit assists in all conference matches and added 22 serving aces ranking in the top ten of the league at .40 per set.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;– 2nd Team One of two freshmen for Barton on the post-season list, Kaneko was a mainstay in the Cougars' backline.Donning the libero jersey all year, the Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan, native recorded a league 7th best 4.25 digs per set including a career high 28 digs against Garden City earning the Week 10 KJCCC Defensive Player of the Week.In addition to anchoring the defensive backline, Kaneko was also third on the team in assists per set (1.10) and served up 20 aces in the sixteen matches helping Barton rank second overall at 2.48 aces per set.

Reyes and Besecker repeat top awards, several Cougars earn post-season volleyball honors

A big deficit was too much to overcome Saturday evening as a late charge by the Barton Community College women's basketball team fell short 81-69 to Cowley College.

A 9-0 Tiger run ended the first quarter in building an eighteen point halftime edge with twenty-one of the points generated from seventeen Barton turnovers.

As Barton began a second half comeback, timely Cowley three-pointers dampened the stretches including consecutive long range shots in thirty seconds closing out the third frame.

The Cougars kept clawing back with a 10-2 run in the fourth but a costly turnover turning into the Tigers' 15th triple all but sealed the game with four minutes remaining.

Barton falls to 0-4 to begin league play and 4-6 overall while Cowley snaps its four-game losing streak on the Cougars' floor improving to 2-2 in conference and 7-2 on the season.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoA big deficit was too much to overcome Saturday evening as a late charge by the Barton Community College women's basketball team fell short 81-69 to Cowley College.A 9-0 Tiger run ended the first quarter in building an eighteen point halftime edge with twenty-one of the points generated from seventeen Barton turnovers.As Barton began a second half comeback, timely Cowley three-pointers dampened the stretches including consecutive long range shots in thirty seconds closing out the third frame.The Cougars kept clawing back with a 10-2 run in the fourth but a costly turnover turning into the Tigers' 15th triple all but sealed the game with four minutes remaining.Barton falls to 0-4 to begin league play and 4-6 overall while Cowley snaps its four-game losing streak on the Cougars' floor improving to 2-2 in conference and 7-2 on the season.Next up is a trip to El Dorado on Wednesday for 5:30 p.m. tip at 23rd ranked Butler Community College.Following a quiet first half,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/eck_alaina_m8sz">Alaina Eck</a>&nbsp;poured in seventeen of her career high 21 points in second half action to lead the Cougars' output.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/simpson_brittany_jg44">Brittany Simpson</a>&nbsp;added another all-around performance of 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, as did&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/greer_kodi_0ugc">Kodi Greer</a>&nbsp;with 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and a team leading 5 assists.Hauling down 20 rebounds for the third time of the season,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/onugha_vivian_7u24">Vivian Onugha</a>&nbsp;added 8 points in coming up short of her seventh double-double outing. The effort helped the Cougars to a plus-22 rebound margin in outscoring the Tigers by sixteen in the paint.The Cougars were well above their season shooting percentage with a 46.7% evening but 1-of-12 from three-point land plus 27 turnovers resulted in a plus-32 point advantage on the Tigers' side of the scoreboard.Cowley shot just 37.7% from the floor overall but an even better 15-of-37 (40.5%) beyond the arc in chalking up a 42-point differential from long range.Five Cowley players reached double digit scoring led by Elysa Martinez' 20 points. Destiny Yates and Georgia Knight added 10 points each in a starting role as 26 points and 6-of-9 three-point shooting came off the bench as Jamie Molina scored 15 points on 3-of-5 arc busters and Rafa Bergonso contributing 11 points on 3-of-4 long shots.