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LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– No. 2 Kansas (16-1, 5-0) hits the road to take on No. 13 Kansas State (15-2, 4-1) on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. The contest from Bramlage Coliseum will begin at 6 p.m. (Central) and be televised on ESPN with Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla and Kris Budden on the call.

🎥 Bill Self Game Week Press Conference

UP NEXT Kansas will host No. 14 TCU on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 12 p.m. (Central) on CBS. It will be third straight ranked foe Kansas will play having defeated No. 14 Iowa State Jan. 14 and playing at No. 13 Kansas State Jan. 17. Kansas leads the overall series with TCU, 24-3, including an 11-0 record in Lawrence meetings, 10-0 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas has won two straight and 10 of the last 11 meetings TCU.

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 </figure><a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">LISTEN</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=423509&amp;vislive=kan">LIVE STATS</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/G18_KUMBB_Kansas-State2.pdf">KANSAS GAME NOTES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/beabc40c-5550-4357-9fcf-96824197e9f0">WATCH</a>LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– No. 2 Kansas (16-1, 5-0) hits the road to take on No. 13 Kansas State (15-2, 4-1) on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. The contest from Bramlage Coliseum will begin at 6 p.m. (Central) and be televised on ESPN with Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla and Kris Budden on the call.<h2>🎥 Bill Self Game Week Press Conference</h2><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J50PTrBYbMY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>TIPOFF<ul>
 <li>Kansas’ 10-game winning streak is the sixth longest in the country. KU is coming off a 62-60 win against Iowa State on Jan. 14. KU is 5-0 in Big 12 play for the 10th time in the Bill Self era. Kansas State is looking to rebound from an 82-68 loss at No. 17 TCU on Jan. 14.</li><li>Kansas State will be the fifth ranked team Kansas will play this season. KU 3-1 versus ranked foes in 2022-23 and 121-64 under Bill Self.</li><li>Last season, Kansas became the all-time winningest program in NCAA Division I, currently at 2,373 victories.</li><li>Kansas leads the overall series with Kansas State, 203-94, including a 29-5 record at Bramlage Coliseum. KU has won the last seven meetings with K-State. KU’s 203 wins versus KSU are the most against one foe all-time in the NCAA.</li><li>Kansas has appeared in the Associated Press top 10 in each of the last 30 polls dating back to the 2021-22 preseason poll. The 30 consecutive is the longest active streak in men’s college basketball.</li><li>Kansas is No. 5 in the NET Rankings through games played on Jan. 15. Kansas is No. 3 in NET Strength of Schedule. KU and Purdue are the only two teams in NCAA Division I with six Quadrant 1 wins.</li><li>Redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson leads the Big 12 in scoring at 19.8 ppg, which is 20th nationally. He also leads the Big 12 with eight double-doubles, which is 13th nationally.</li><li>Redshirt-junior Dajuan Harris Jr. leads the Big 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio at 3.42 (fifth nationally). His 6.2 assists per game are second in the league (ninth nationally).</li><li>Redshirt-senior Kevin McCullar Jr. leads the Big 12 in steals (2.7), which is sixth nationally.</li><li>Freshman Gradey Dick leads the Big 12 and is fifth nationally in three-point field goal percentage at 48.0%.</li><li>Kansas is celebrating 125 years of men’s basketball in 2022-23.</li>
 </ul>UP NEXT Kansas will host No. 14 TCU on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 12 p.m. (Central) on CBS. It will be third straight ranked foe Kansas will play having defeated No. 14 Iowa State Jan. 14 and playing at No. 13 Kansas State Jan. 17. Kansas leads the overall series with TCU, 24-3, including an 11-0 record in Lawrence meetings, 10-0 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas has won two straight and 10 of the last 11 meetings TCU.

🏀 MBB: No. 2 Kansas to Play at No. 13 Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Lakin 54, Southwestern Hts. 29 Minneapolis 54, Macksville 40 Wichita County 46, Syracuse 35

Flint Hills Tournament Mission Valley 50, Central Heights 21 Osage City 67, West Franklin 20

Hoisington Winter Jam Cimarron 80, Victoria 23 Pratt 59, Ellinwood 37

McLouth Tournament Riverside 55, McLouth 19

Northern Plains Tournament Rock Hills 63, Osborne 38

Sterling Tournament Scott City 65, Kingman 61

Tonganoxie Tournament Holton 44, Tonganoxie 21

Twin Valley League Tournament Clifton-Clyde 48, Linn 38 Doniphan West 50, Centralia 41 Hanover 49, Valley Heights 32 Washington County 50, Frankfort 41

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Macksville 55, Minneapolis 47 Montverde Academy, Fla. 64, Wichita Sunrise 51

Burrton Tournament Inman 63, Burrton 27 Pretty Prairie 50, Hutchinson Central Christian 46

Canton-Galva Tournament Ell-Saline 59, Wichita Home School 56 Wichita Classical 66, Sedgwick 24

Halstead Tournament Andale 45, Garden Plain 33

Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 89, Otis-Bison 28 Pratt 71, Victoria 38

Mid-Continent League Tournament Hill City 59, Oakley 44 Phillipsburg 44, Trego 40 Russell 39, Norton 33 TMP-Marian 48, Hoxie 46

Nemaha Central Tournament St. Mary's 72, Hiawatha 55

Northern Plains League Tournament Lakeside 58, Wilson 40

Southeast Tournament College Heights Christian, Mo. 66, Erie 33 Parsons 69, Southeast 34 Riverton 53, Baxter Springs 41

Sterling Tournament Scott City 69, Lyons 31

Tonganoxie Tournament Tonganoxie 36, Holton 29

Twin Valley League Tournament Hanover 43, Centralia 40

Uniontown Tournament KC Christian 59, Jayhawk Linn 47

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GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL Lakin 54, Southwestern Hts. 29 Minneapolis 54, Macksville 40 Wichita County 46, Syracuse 35Flint Hills Tournament Mission Valley 50, Central Heights 21 Osage City 67, West Franklin 20Hoisington Winter Jam Cimarron 80, Victoria 23 Pratt 59, Ellinwood 37McLouth Tournament Riverside 55, McLouth 19Northern Plains Tournament Rock Hills 63, Osborne 38Sterling Tournament Scott City 65, Kingman 61Tonganoxie Tournament Holton 44, Tonganoxie 21Twin Valley League Tournament Clifton-Clyde 48, Linn 38 Doniphan West 50, Centralia 41 Hanover 49, Valley Heights 32 Washington County 50, Frankfort 41BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Macksville 55, Minneapolis 47 Montverde Academy, Fla. 64, Wichita Sunrise 51Cheney 67, Kingman 49Burrton Tournament Inman 63, Burrton 27 Pretty Prairie 50, Hutchinson Central Christian 46Canton-Galva Tournament Ell-Saline 59, Wichita Home School 56 Wichita Classical 66, Sedgwick 24Halstead Tournament Andale 45, Garden Plain 33Hoisington Winter Jam Ellinwood 89, Otis-Bison 28 Pratt 71, Victoria 38Mid-Continent League Tournament Hill City 59, Oakley 44 Phillipsburg 44, Trego 40 Russell 39, Norton 33 TMP-Marian 48, Hoxie 46Nemaha Central Tournament St. Mary's 72, Hiawatha 55 Northern Plains League Tournament Lakeside 58, Wilson 40Southeast Tournament College Heights Christian, Mo. 66, Erie 33 Parsons 69, Southeast 34 Riverton 53, Baxter Springs 41Sterling Tournament Scott City 69, Lyons 31Tonganoxie Tournament Tonganoxie 36, Holton 29Twin Valley League Tournament Hanover 43, Centralia 40Uniontown Tournament KC Christian 59, Jayhawk Linn 47<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app.&nbsp; &nbsp;

🏀 High School scores from Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Los Angeles Chargers 30

Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 17

San Francisco 49ers 41, Seattle Seahawks 23

Monday - Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14

3:30PM (4) Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs, 3:30 p.m.

7:15PM (6) New York Giants at (1) Philadelphia Eagles

2:00PM (3) Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills

5:30PM (5) Dallas Cowboys at (2) San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, Feb. 12 State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 5:30 p.m.

WILD CARD ROUNDAFCJacksonville Jaguars 31, Los Angeles Chargers 30Buffalo Bills 34, Miami Dolphins 31Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 17NFCSan Francisco 49ers 41, Seattle Seahawks 23New York Giants 31, Minnesota Vikings 24Monday - Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14DIVISIONAL ROUNDSaturday, Jan. 213:30PM (4) Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs, 3:30 p.m.7:15PM (6) New York Giants at (1) Philadelphia EaglesSunday, Jan. 222:00PM (3) Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills5:30PM (5) Dallas Cowboys at (2) San Francisco 49ersCHAMPIONSHIP GAMESSunday, Jan. 292:05 PM NFC Championship Game5:30 PM AFC Championship GameSUPER BOWL LVIISunday, Feb. 12 State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 5:30 p.m.

🏈 NFL reveals playoff schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have been in this situation before, ready to embark on a postseason run that the past four years has landed the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game and twice ended in the Super Bowl.

So it's easy to assume that the rest of the Chiefs are a hardened bunch of playoff veterans.

Only the three-win Chicago Bears had more games played by rookies than the Chiefs this season, and only four teams had more first-year players start games than Kansas City.

That includes defensive end George Karlaftis, who started all 17 of his games, and cornerback Trent McDuffie, who started each of the 11 games for which he was healthy.

In fact, each of the Chiefs' 10 draft picks was active for at least one game. Eight of them started at least once.

“I mean, it starts with the organization and the coaches. They’ve set a culture here," explained Mahomes, who at 27 years old is suddenly among the elder statesmen of the franchise.

“We have a lot of veterans on our team, and when you bring in new guys, you just show them by the way you act.”

Mahomes did his part with wide receiver Skyy Moore, inviting him to voluntary offseason workouts at his home in Texas. Moore responded by catching 22 passes for 250 yards while also contributing on special teams.

Defensive end Frank Clark likewise took Karlaftis under his wing in training camp, showing the first-round pick the nuances of the game. Karlaftis had six sacks, trailing only Aidan Hutchinson and James Houston for tops among rookies.

And safety Justin Reid was instrumental in helping along a group of defensive backs that includes four rookie cornerbacks and a rookie safety, all of whom have been on the field at the same time.

Jaylen Watson had a 99-yard pick-6 that helped Kansas City beat the Chargers in Week 2, and McDuffie, Josh Williams, Nazeeh Johnson and Bryan Cook all have had moments.

The fact that they were pressed into service so often means that, at least as far as Reid is concerned, they're no longer rookies at all as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday in the divisional round of the playoffs.

“They've had enough experience. They've had enough games under their belt,” Reid said. “They're first-year players but that title — ‘rookie’ — we really want to throw that out the window because of the experience and snaps under their belt.”

The Chiefs had 154 games played by their rookie class this season. Sixty-one times a rookie was in the starting lineup.

“I just went in yesterday again and spoke to the group and just let them know, ‘Hey, you’re at a point in the season that you’re not rookies any longer,’” added Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt.

“The guys have got to understand that it’s a faceless opponent every time. ... Technique-wise, you have to make sure you’re executing, and hopefully throughout the season you continue to get better. And that’s what they’ve done.”

It's not just on defense where rookies have shined either.

Moore was the most-touted offensive draft pick in Kansas City, and he's been helpful despite fumble problems that got him pulled from punt return duties.

But the breakout star has been seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco, who has seemingly spent every game making every team pay for passing on him in those first six rounds.

Despite not starting the first six games, Pacheco has run for 830 yards and five touchdowns, averaging nearly 5 yards per carry. That's the fifth-best yardage total among rookies and his TD total is tied for second among first-year players.

The most impressive thing about Pacheco, and the rest of the Chiefs rookies, might be that they keep getting better.

“I’m not a big rookie wall believer-type deal. It’s professional football. This is your job,” Chiefs running backs coach Greg Lewis said with a shake of his head. “(Pacheco) has been playing football, as all the other rookies have too, their whole life.”

Never with these stakes, though. Mahomes was able to deal with the pressure; he's never lost in the divisional round of the playoffs as an NFL starter.

So have other players that have helped Kansas City reach four straight AFC title games.

Will their latest — and perhaps largest — group of first-year contributors manage to do the same?

“I think you’ve seen as the seasons gone on, those rookies are getting better,” Mahomes said with a smile, "and then the veterans are starting to hit the right moment going into the playoffs.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have been in this situation before, ready to embark on a postseason run that the past four years has landed the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game and twice ended in the Super Bowl.So it's easy to assume that the rest of the Chiefs are a hardened bunch of playoff veterans.Turns out they're not.Only the three-win Chicago Bears had more games played by rookies than the Chiefs this season, and only four teams had more first-year players start games than Kansas City.That includes defensive end George Karlaftis, who started all 17 of his games, and cornerback Trent McDuffie, who started each of the 11 games for which he was healthy.In fact, each of the Chiefs' 10 draft picks was active for at least one game. Eight of them started at least once.“I mean, it starts with the organization and the coaches. They’ve set a culture here," explained Mahomes, who at 27 years old is suddenly among the elder statesmen of the franchise.“We have a lot of veterans on our team, and when you bring in new guys, you just show them by the way you act.”Mahomes did his part with wide receiver Skyy Moore, inviting him to voluntary offseason workouts at his home in Texas. Moore responded by catching 22 passes for 250 yards while also contributing on special teams.Defensive end Frank Clark likewise took Karlaftis under his wing in training camp, showing the first-round pick the nuances of the game. Karlaftis had six sacks, trailing only Aidan Hutchinson and James Houston for tops among rookies.And safety Justin Reid was instrumental in helping along a group of defensive backs that includes four rookie cornerbacks and a rookie safety, all of whom have been on the field at the same time.Jaylen Watson had a 99-yard pick-6 that helped Kansas City beat the Chargers in Week 2, and McDuffie, Josh Williams, Nazeeh Johnson and Bryan Cook all have had moments.The fact that they were pressed into service so often means that, at least as far as Reid is concerned, they're no longer rookies at all as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday in the divisional round of the playoffs.“They've had enough experience. They've had enough games under their belt,” Reid said. “They're first-year players but that title — ‘rookie’ — we really want to throw that out the window because of the experience and snaps under their belt.”The Chiefs had 154 games played by their rookie class this season. Sixty-one times a rookie was in the starting lineup.“I just went in yesterday again and spoke to the group and just let them know, ‘Hey, you’re at a point in the season that you’re not rookies any longer,’” added Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt.“The guys have got to understand that it’s a faceless opponent every time. ... Technique-wise, you have to make sure you’re executing, and hopefully throughout the season you continue to get better. And that’s what they’ve done.”It's not just on defense where rookies have shined either.Moore was the most-touted offensive draft pick in Kansas City, and he's been helpful despite fumble problems that got him pulled from punt return duties.But the breakout star has been seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco, who has seemingly spent every game making every team pay for passing on him in those first six rounds.Despite not starting the first six games, Pacheco has run for 830 yards and five touchdowns, averaging nearly 5 yards per carry. That's the fifth-best yardage total among rookies and his TD total is tied for second among first-year players.The most impressive thing about Pacheco, and the rest of the Chiefs rookies, might be that they keep getting better.“I’m not a big rookie wall believer-type deal. It’s professional football. This is your job,” Chiefs running backs coach Greg Lewis said with a shake of his head. “(Pacheco) has been playing football, as all the other rookies have too, their whole life.”Never with these stakes, though. Mahomes was able to deal with the pressure; he's never lost in the divisional round of the playoffs as an NFL starter.So have other players that have helped Kansas City reach four straight AFC title games.Will their latest — and perhaps largest — group of first-year contributors manage to do the same?“I think you’ve seen as the seasons gone on, those rookies are getting better,” Mahomes said with a smile, "and then the veterans are starting to hit the right moment going into the playoffs.”

🏈 Chiefs' rookie regulars ready for playoff debuts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Only one team had more games played by rookies in the NFL this season than the Kansas City Chiefs, and that was the three-win Chicago Bears. Only four teams had more games started by first-year players. So while it's easy to think that the same franchise that has won seven straight AFC West titles and been to the past four conference championship games is a hardened group of veterans, the reality is strikingly different. Kansas City plays Jacksonville in the divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game. Prescott completed 25 of 33 passes for 305 yards and played turnover-free ball for the first time in eight games as the Cowboys dominated the listless Bucs in what may turn out to be Brady’s last game in a Tampa Bay uniform. Dallas beat Brady for the first time in the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s career. The Cowboys earned a trip to San Francisco to face the 49ers in the NFC divisional round next Sunday.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missed four straight extra points in his team's NFC wild-card game against Tampa Bay, becoming the first player in NFL history to miss that many in a game. Maher’s misses were the only thing going wrong for the Cowboys, who led the Buccaneers 24-0 after his 0-fer. Maher finally kicked one through the uprights on his fifth try, giving Dallas a 31-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The NFL said Maher was the first kicker to miss four extra points in a game since the statistic was first tracked for individual players in 1932.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If Tom Brady retires in the offseason, he’ll walk away following one of the worst playoff games of his career. The seven-time Super Bowl champion had a tough night against Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, tossing his first red-zone interception with the Buccaneers in a 31-14 loss that ended Tampa Bay’s up-and-down season Monday night. Brady won’t be returning home to the Bay Area for a rematch against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round. He may be going home for good, however. The 45-year-old, five-time Super Bowl MVP already retired once after last season only to return 40 days later. He said he’ll take more time to make his decision this time around.

UNDATED (AP) — A scintillating wild-card weekend in the NFL playoffs ended with a snoozer. The Dallas Cowboys cruised to a 31-14 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Cowboys’ first road playoff win in 30 years was largely devoid of drama after a weekend full of tight games and incredible comebacks. Now it’s on to the divisional round, which begins Saturday. In the AFC, the Chiefs will host the Jaguars while the Bills host the Bengals. In the NFC, the Cowboys travel to the 49ers while the Giants hit the road against the Eagles.

UNDATED (AP) — Houston and Kansas remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after a record weekend of Top 25 losses. Florida Atlantic took advantage of the chaos to crack the rankings for the first time in school history. Eleven ranked teams went down Saturday, tying a record that has stood for nearly 12 years, while UConn and Marquette lost Sunday to help give the AP poll one of its biggest shakeups in recent history. Clemson, Baylor and Rutgers joined FAU in entering the poll. That came at the expense of San Diego State, Duke, Wisconsin and Missouri.

UNDATED (AP) — Baylor’s 19-year run in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll is over. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. Baylor had been in the AP Top 25 since January 2004, including a 21-week run at No. 1 in 2011-12. Only Tennessee and UConn have had longer streaks in the 46-year history of the poll. While Baylor is out, South Carolina continued its stay at No. 1. The Gamecocks were the unanimous choice again from a 28-member national media panel. They have held the top spot for 30 consecutive weeks. Ohio State, LSU, Stanford and UConn round out the top five teams.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was taken off by stretcher late in the fourth quarter of a wild-card playoff game against Dallas. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Gage had movement in his fingers. He was taken to a hospital with a concussion and was being evaluated for a neck injury. Gage was injured Monday night when he stumbled on a route, went to the ground, couldn’t make the catch and took a hard shot to the neck from Donovan Wilson. He appeared to try to get up but couldn’t and slammed his hand into the ground in frustration.

UNDATED (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is staying at Michigan, a decision he personally gave the school president on Monday to end another round of speculation that he would return to the NFL. Harbaugh says his heart is at the University of Michigan. Harbaugh and the school have not reached an agreement on a contract extension but both sides plan to work on a new deal this week, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the negotiations were not announced.

Final (18)Coll. of Charleston 82 William &amp; Mary 54

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Only one team had more games played by rookies in the NFL this season than the Kansas City Chiefs, and that was the three-win Chicago Bears. Only four teams had more games started by first-year players. So while it's easy to think that the same franchise that has won seven straight AFC West titles and been to the past four conference championship games is a hardened group of veterans, the reality is strikingly different. Kansas City plays Jacksonville in the divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game. Prescott completed 25 of 33 passes for 305 yards and played turnover-free ball for the first time in eight games as the Cowboys dominated the listless Bucs in what may turn out to be Brady’s last game in a Tampa Bay uniform. Dallas beat Brady for the first time in the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s career. The Cowboys earned a trip to San Francisco to face the 49ers in the NFC divisional round next Sunday.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missed four straight extra points in his team's NFC wild-card game against Tampa Bay, becoming the first player in NFL history to miss that many in a game. Maher’s misses were the only thing going wrong for the Cowboys, who led the Buccaneers 24-0 after his 0-fer. Maher finally kicked one through the uprights on his fifth try, giving Dallas a 31-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The NFL said Maher was the first kicker to miss four extra points in a game since the statistic was first tracked for individual players in 1932.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If Tom Brady retires in the offseason, he’ll walk away following one of the worst playoff games of his career. The seven-time Super Bowl champion had a tough night against Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, tossing his first red-zone interception with the Buccaneers in a 31-14 loss that ended Tampa Bay’s up-and-down season Monday night. Brady won’t be returning home to the Bay Area for a rematch against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round. He may be going home for good, however. The 45-year-old, five-time Super Bowl MVP already retired once after last season only to return 40 days later. He said he’ll take more time to make his decision this time around.UNDATED (AP) — A scintillating wild-card weekend in the NFL playoffs ended with a snoozer. The Dallas Cowboys cruised to a 31-14 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Cowboys’ first road playoff win in 30 years was largely devoid of drama after a weekend full of tight games and incredible comebacks. Now it’s on to the divisional round, which begins Saturday. In the AFC, the Chiefs will host the Jaguars while the Bills host the Bengals. In the NFC, the Cowboys travel to the 49ers while the Giants hit the road against the Eagles.UNDATED (AP) — Houston and Kansas remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after a record weekend of Top 25 losses. Florida Atlantic took advantage of the chaos to crack the rankings for the first time in school history. Eleven ranked teams went down Saturday, tying a record that has stood for nearly 12 years, while UConn and Marquette lost Sunday to help give the AP poll one of its biggest shakeups in recent history. Clemson, Baylor and Rutgers joined FAU in entering the poll. That came at the expense of San Diego State, Duke, Wisconsin and Missouri.UNDATED (AP) — Baylor’s 19-year run in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll is over. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. Baylor had been in the AP Top 25 since January 2004, including a 21-week run at No. 1 in 2011-12. Only Tennessee and UConn have had longer streaks in the 46-year history of the poll. While Baylor is out, South Carolina continued its stay at No. 1. The Gamecocks were the unanimous choice again from a 28-member national media panel. They have held the top spot for 30 consecutive weeks. Ohio State, LSU, Stanford and UConn round out the top five teams.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was taken off by stretcher late in the fourth quarter of a wild-card playoff game against Dallas. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Gage had movement in his fingers. He was taken to a hospital with a concussion and was being evaluated for a neck injury. Gage was injured Monday night when he stumbled on a route, went to the ground, couldn’t make the catch and took a hard shot to the neck from Donovan Wilson. He appeared to try to get up but couldn’t and slammed his hand into the ground in frustration.UNDATED (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is staying at Michigan, a decision he personally gave the school president on Monday to end another round of speculation that he would return to the NFL. Harbaugh says his heart is at the University of Michigan. Harbaugh and the school have not reached an agreement on a contract extension but both sides plan to work on a new deal this week, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the negotiations were not announced.MONDAY SCORESNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal Dallas 31 Tampa Bay 14TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal (3)Purdue 64 Michigan St. 63Final (17)Miami 82 Syracuse 78Final (18)Coll. of Charleston 82 William &amp; Mary 54Final (24)FAU 76 W. Kentucky 62NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal Boston 130 Charlotte 118Final Milwaukee 132 Indiana 119Final Cleveland 113 New Orleans 103Final Golden State 127 Washington 118Final OT Toronto 123 New York 121Final Atlanta 121 Miami 113Final Utah 126 Minnesota 125Final Memphis 136 Phoenix 106Final L.A. Lakers 140 Houston 132NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal Florida 4 Buffalo 1Final Boston 6 Philadelphia 0Final Colorado 6 Detroit 3Final Tampa Bay 4 Seattle 1Final SO New Jersey 4 San Jose 3Final Dallas 4 Vegas 0Final N-Y Rangers 3 Columbus 1Final OT Pittsburgh 4 Anaheim 3Final OT Washington 4 N-Y Islanders 3Final St. Louis 2 Ottawa 1Final Nashville 2 Calgary 1<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sports Headlines for Tuesday

🏀 KU still No. 2, K-State No. 13 in latest Top Twenty Five

HUTCHINSON, Kan.:&nbsp;(Transcript from KWBW Sports)&nbsp;7:10am on BW Radio, time to turn to sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We'll start with NFL football from yesterday three playoff games. It was Buffalo winning over Miami by a score of 34 to 31. The New York Giants upset Minnesota by a score of 31 to 24. It was the Cincinnati Bengals holding on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24 to 17. Tonight, Dallas at Tampa. That will wrap up our first round of playoff games, 7:15 pm on ESPN. 

Chiefs Kingdome show  comes your way tonight from 7 to 8:00 on BW Radio Sports the Chiefs will talk about their matchup with now Jacksonville. That game has been set for a 3:30 kick off on NBC this coming Saturday. 

The  Georgia Bulldogs made a tragic announcement this weekend. Let's get the latest from CBS. 

"The University of Georgia  made several posts on social media announcing offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler Lacroix were killed in a car wreck. It happened just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. 

Two other members of the football program were also injured in the crash. They weren't identified, but the school says they're in stable condition. 

Police say their car hit two power poles and several trees after running off the road early Sunday. 

KU Football team secured two pivotal verbal transfer commitments over the weekend. LSU defensive back Demaryius McGee announcing his commitment via Instagram. 

The former four star recruit from Pensacola, Florida, spent two seasons at LSU and would have three seasons of eligibility remaining. KU's other weekend commitment on Sunday was from former Utah State linebacker Patrick Joyner Jr. Like McGee, he made the announcement via social media. He played two seasons with the Aggies, has one  year eligibility remaining.

 Another Dragon talk from A.J. is at the alley here on BW Sports Information director or Steve Carpenter will chat with John Ontjes from 6 to 630 as the ladies wone one on the road in Garden on Saturday. Glen Grunwald visits with Tommy DeSalme 6:30 to 7. 

The men can make  up a little short against the Bronc Busters. That's tonight on BW Sports.

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<div><iframe title="Eagle Media Sports for January 16th, 2023" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=7h9sn-1364967-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>HUTCHINSON, Kan.:&nbsp;(Transcript from KWBW Sports)&nbsp;7:10am on BW Radio, time to turn to sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll start with NFL football from yesterday three playoff games. It was Buffalo winning over Miami by a score of 34 to 31. The New York Giants upset Minnesota by a score of 31 to 24. It was the Cincinnati Bengals holding on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24 to 17. Tonight, Dallas at Tampa. That will wrap up our first round of playoff games, 7:15 pm on ESPN. Chiefs Kingdome show comes your way tonight from 7 to 8:00 on BW Radio Sports the Chiefs will talk about their matchup with now Jacksonville. That game has been set for a 3:30 kick off on NBC this coming Saturday. The Georgia Bulldogs made a tragic announcement this weekend. Let's get the latest from CBS. "The University of Georgia made several posts on social media announcing offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler Lacroix were killed in a car wreck. It happened just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. Two other members of the football program were also injured in the crash. They weren't identified, but the school says they're in stable condition. Police say their car hit two power poles and several trees after running off the road early Sunday. KU Football team secured two pivotal verbal transfer commitments over the weekend. LSU defensive back Demaryius McGee announcing his commitment via Instagram. The former four star recruit from Pensacola, Florida, spent two seasons at LSU and would have three seasons of eligibility remaining. KU's other weekend commitment on Sunday was from former Utah State linebacker Patrick Joyner Jr. Like McGee, he made the announcement via social media. He played two seasons with the Aggies, has one year eligibility remaining. Another Dragon talk from A.J. is at the alley here on BW Sports Information director or Steve Carpenter will chat with John Ontjes from 6 to 630 as the ladies wone one on the road in Garden on Saturday. Glen Grunwald visits with Tommy DeSalme 6:30 to 7. The men can make up a little short against the Bronc Busters. That's tonight on BW Sports.That's sports on BW.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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ORLANDO, Florida –&nbsp;Wichita State suffered its fourth straight loss, this one in heartbreaking fashion, 59-56, at UCF Sunday afternoon in Addition Financial Arena. Wichita State (11-7, 1-4) remains winless all-time vs. UCF, dropping to 0-7 against the Knights. Jane Asinde&nbsp;scored all 13 of her points in the second half to go with eight rebounds.&nbsp;Trajata Colbert&nbsp;also went 6-for-8 from the floor to also finish with 13 points.&nbsp;Ambah Kowcun&nbsp;made her first career start and went for 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. The rest of the team was 0-for-7 from three-point range. DJ McCarty&nbsp;chipped in 10 points to go with a career-high six steals. The two teams were about as even statistically as you could get. Both combined for 46 turnovers, 23 for each team, they were 22-for-54 (WSU) and 21-for-54 (UCF) from the field and both teams made only three three-pointers. UCF edged Wichita State on the glass by two. UCF's Destiny Thomas was a force, going for 24 points and 13 rebounds. UCF led by as many as six in the opening quarter and would take a 17-13 lead into the second. Both teams were 6-of-14 from the field with five turnovers each, but the Knights were able to turn Wichita State's miscues into seven points on the other end. Wichita State opened the second scoring the first six points to take a 19-17 lead. After the Knights regained the lead by one with 4:16 remaining,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ambah-kowcun/7201">Ambah Kowcun</a>&nbsp;knocked down her second triple of the half to make it 23-21.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/shamaryah-duncan/7156">Shamaryah Duncan</a>&nbsp;then converted a three-point play to give the Shockers a four-point margin at the 2:48 mark. That would prove to be the final points of the half for Wichita State, as they went the final 2:48 without a point, and UCF capitalized with a 6-0 run to close the half. UCF would lead 28-26 at halftime. Only four players scored in the first half for Wichita State, led by McCarty with eight. Duncan added seven off the bench, followed by Kowcun with six and Colbert's five. Both teams matched each other from the field, going 10-for-27, but the Knights were 0-for-6 from three-point range compared to Wichita State's 2-for-7. UCF also got to the free throw line 15 times, but made only eight. After playing only a few seconds in the first half due to foul trouble,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jane-asinde/7152">Jane Asinde</a>&nbsp;came out on a mission. She scored the first four points of the half, which helped spearhead a 12-5 run to give the Shockers a 38-33 lead barely three minutes in. With the score at 40-35, UCF responded with back-to-back treys to retake the lead by one. Both teams traded baskets on the next three possessions and then the teams went scoreless for nearly two minutes. The Knights grabbed a 47-44 lead with 14 seconds left in the period, but Kowcun cashed in her third triple of the game as the horn sounded to tie the game at 47 with play moving to the final quarter. The third quarter featured an offensive affair, but it was a defensive battle in the final 10 minutes with both teams giving it all for a win. The entire period was played within a two-point window until the final seconds when UCF hit two free throws for the final margin of three. A Colbert 5-footer in the lane tied the game at 54 with 3:40 to play, and then Asinde gave the Shockers a 56-55 lead after UCF split a pair of free throws with 1:37 left. Thomas put the Knights back in front by a point, 57-56, with two free throws and 1:22 on the clock. After a Wichita State timeout with 41.1 seconds to go, McCarty had a wide open potential go-ahead layup fall off the rim and only 16 seconds remaining. Wichita State still had a chance after UCF turned it over on the inbounds, but the Shockers turned it right back over. UCF knocked down two at the line to make it 59-56 and Wichita State had 6 seconds to go the length of the court. McCarty weaved in and out of traffic to get off a three-point attempt, but it bounced off the backboard as time expired. Up Next Wichita State returns home on Wednesday to face SMU at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>ORLANDO, Florida –&nbsp;Wichita State suffered its fourth straight loss, this one in heartbreaking fashion, 59-56, at UCF Sunday afternoon in Addition Financial Arena. Wichita State (11-7, 1-4) remains winless all-time vs. UCF, dropping to 0-7 against the Knights. Jane Asinde&nbsp;scored all 13 of her points in the second half to go with eight rebounds.&nbsp;Trajata Colbert&nbsp;also went 6-for-8 from the floor to also finish with 13 points.&nbsp;Ambah Kowcun&nbsp;made her first career start and went for 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. The rest of the team was 0-for-7 from three-point range. DJ McCarty&nbsp;chipped in 10 points to go with a career-high six steals. The two teams were about as even statistically as you could get. Both combined for 46 turnovers, 23 for each team, they were 22-for-54 (WSU) and 21-for-54 (UCF) from the field and both teams made only three three-pointers. UCF edged Wichita State on the glass by two. UCF's Destiny Thomas was a force, going for 24 points and 13 rebounds. UCF led by as many as six in the opening quarter and would take a 17-13 lead into the second. Both teams were 6-of-14 from the field with five turnovers each, but the Knights were able to turn Wichita State's miscues into seven points on the other end. Wichita State opened the second scoring the first six points to take a 19-17 lead. After the Knights regained the lead by one with 4:16 remaining,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ambah-kowcun/7201">Ambah Kowcun</a>&nbsp;knocked down her second triple of the half to make it 23-21.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/shamaryah-duncan/7156">Shamaryah Duncan</a>&nbsp;then converted a three-point play to give the Shockers a four-point margin at the 2:48 mark. That would prove to be the final points of the half for Wichita State, as they went the final 2:48 without a point, and UCF capitalized with a 6-0 run to close the half. UCF would lead 28-26 at halftime. Only four players scored in the first half for Wichita State, led by McCarty with eight. Duncan added seven off the bench, followed by Kowcun with six and Colbert's five. Both teams matched each other from the field, going 10-for-27, but the Knights were 0-for-6 from three-point range compared to Wichita State's 2-for-7. UCF also got to the free throw line 15 times, but made only eight. After playing only a few seconds in the first half due to foul trouble,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jane-asinde/7152">Jane Asinde</a>&nbsp;came out on a mission. She scored the first four points of the half, which helped spearhead a 12-5 run to give the Shockers a 38-33 lead barely three minutes in. With the score at 40-35, UCF responded with back-to-back treys to retake the lead by one. Both teams traded baskets on the next three possessions and then the teams went scoreless for nearly two minutes. The Knights grabbed a 47-44 lead with 14 seconds left in the period, but Kowcun cashed in her third triple of the game as the horn sounded to tie the game at 47 with play moving to the final quarter. The third quarter featured an offensive affair, but it was a defensive battle in the final 10 minutes with both teams giving it all for a win. The entire period was played within a two-point window until the final seconds when UCF hit two free throws for the final margin of three. A Colbert 5-footer in the lane tied the game at 54 with 3:40 to play, and then Asinde gave the Shockers a 56-55 lead after UCF split a pair of free throws with 1:37 left. Thomas put the Knights back in front by a point, 57-56, with two free throws and 1:22 on the clock. After a Wichita State timeout with 41.1 seconds to go, McCarty had a wide open potential go-ahead layup fall off the rim and only 16 seconds remaining. Wichita State still had a chance after UCF turned it over on the inbounds, but the Shockers turned it right back over. UCF knocked down two at the line to make it 59-56 and Wichita State had 6 seconds to go the length of the court. McCarty weaved in and out of traffic to get off a three-point attempt, but it bounced off the backboard as time expired. Up Next Wichita State returns home on Wednesday to face SMU at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 WBB: Shockers Fall in Heartbreaker at UCF

Monday - Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m.

5:30PM (5) Dallas Cowboys/(4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (2) San Francisco 49ers

WILD CARD ROUNDAFCJacksonville Jaguars 31, Los Angeles Chargers 30Buffalo Bills 34, Miami Dolphins 31Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 17NFCSan Francisco 49ers 41, Seattle Seahawks 23New York Giants 31, Minnesota Vikings 24Monday - Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m.DIVISIONAL ROUNDSaturday, Jan. 213:30PM (4) Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs, 3:30 p.m.7:15PM (6) New York Giants at (1) Philadelphia EaglesSunday, Jan. 222:00PM (3) Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills5:30PM (5) Dallas Cowboys/(4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (2) San Francisco 49ersCHAMPIONSHIP GAMESSunday, Jan. 292:05 PM NFC Championship Game5:30 PM AFC Championship GameSUPER BOWL LVIISunday, Feb. 12 State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 5:30 p.m.

🏈 NFL reveals playoff schedule, Chiefs play Saturday

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in an AFC wild-card game. Facing third-and-goal at the 1 with about 12 minutes left, Huntley tried to go over the top of the line for the go-ahead score. But he was stood up by Germaine Pratt and stripped by fellow linebacker Logan Wilson. The ball went right to Hubbard at the 2, and the defensive end took off down the field for the longest fumble return for a touchdown in NFL postseason history.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round. The Vikings took their first loss in a one-score game of the season. Saquon Barkley rushed for two scores including the tiebreaker midway through the fourth quarter. The Giants defense finished off the franchise’s first playoff win since the Super Bowl 11 years ago. The Giants advanced to play at No. 1 seed and division rival Philadelphia.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter, and the Buffalo Bills rallied for a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card matchup. Cole Beasley scored the go-ahead touchdown with a 6-yard catch, and Gabe Davis extended the lead to 34-24 with a 23-yard TD reception in a game where Buffalo squandered an early 17-0 lead. The Bills will host the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday. Three weeks earlier, the Bills' game at Cincinnati was suspended and ultimately canceled after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin's heart stopped on the field. Hamlin is recovering.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady isn’t fazed by being a home underdog in the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career. After all, no one has enjoyed more postseason success than the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who begins his quest for a record eighth ring when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys in a NFC wild-card matchup Monday night. Brady owns a slew of playoff records, including most games played, wins, passing yards and touchdown passes. The 45-year-old quarterback has one more thing going for him — the Cowboys have never beaten him. Not that Brady believes career accomplishments or being 7-0 against America’s Team will have any bearing on Monday night.

UNDATED (AP) — The Buffalo Bills blew a 17-point advantage before recovering to win. That narrow escape came less than 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit and pulled off one of the most stunning comeback victories in playoff history on Saturday. No lead is safe and the drama abounds so far in the NFL playoffs. A loaded Sunday schedule saw the Bills hang on for a 34-31 win over the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants upset the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 and the Cincinnati Bengals hang on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17. One more game in the round remains: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in The Strip off University Boulevard near campus. He said 23-year-old Jamea Harris of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. The 21-year-old Miles and 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. The university says Miles has been removed from the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide. He was a reserve forward.

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship. The school announced their deaths and said two other members of the football program were injured in the crash. They were not immediately identified but the school said both were in stable condition. The 20-year-old Willock was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries. She worked as a recruiting analyst for the Bulldogs.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in an AFC wild-card game. Facing third-and-goal at the 1 with about 12 minutes left, Huntley tried to go over the top of the line for the go-ahead score. But he was stood up by Germaine Pratt and stripped by fellow linebacker Logan Wilson. The ball went right to Hubbard at the 2, and the defensive end took off down the field for the longest fumble return for a touchdown in NFL postseason history.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round. The Vikings took their first loss in a one-score game of the season. Saquon Barkley rushed for two scores including the tiebreaker midway through the fourth quarter. The Giants defense finished off the franchise’s first playoff win since the Super Bowl 11 years ago. The Giants advanced to play at No. 1 seed and division rival Philadelphia.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter, and the Buffalo Bills rallied for a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card matchup. Cole Beasley scored the go-ahead touchdown with a 6-yard catch, and Gabe Davis extended the lead to 34-24 with a 23-yard TD reception in a game where Buffalo squandered an early 17-0 lead. The Bills will host the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday. Three weeks earlier, the Bills' game at Cincinnati was suspended and ultimately canceled after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin's heart stopped on the field. Hamlin is recovering.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady isn’t fazed by being a home underdog in the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career. After all, no one has enjoyed more postseason success than the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who begins his quest for a record eighth ring when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys in a NFC wild-card matchup Monday night. Brady owns a slew of playoff records, including most games played, wins, passing yards and touchdown passes. The 45-year-old quarterback has one more thing going for him — the Cowboys have never beaten him. Not that Brady believes career accomplishments or being 7-0 against America’s Team will have any bearing on Monday night.UNDATED (AP) — The Buffalo Bills blew a 17-point advantage before recovering to win. That narrow escape came less than 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit and pulled off one of the most stunning comeback victories in playoff history on Saturday. No lead is safe and the drama abounds so far in the NFL playoffs. A loaded Sunday schedule saw the Bills hang on for a 34-31 win over the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants upset the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 and the Cincinnati Bengals hang on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17. One more game in the round remains: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in The Strip off University Boulevard near campus. He said 23-year-old Jamea Harris of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. The 21-year-old Miles and 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. The university says Miles has been removed from the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide. He was a reserve forward.ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship. The school announced their deaths and said two other members of the football program were injured in the crash. They were not immediately identified but the school said both were in stable condition. The 20-year-old Willock was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries. She worked as a recruiting analyst for the Bulldogs.SUNDAY SCORESNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal Buffalo 34 Miami 31Final N-Y Giants 31 Minnesota 24Final Cincinnati 24 Baltimore 17TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal St. John's 85 (6)UConn 74Final (12)Xavier 80 (25)Marquette 76NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal New York 117 Detroit 104Final L.A. Clippers 121 Houston 100Final Chicago 132 Golden State 118Final Oklahoma City 112 Brooklyn 102Final Sacramento 132 San Antonio 119Final Denver 119 Orlando 116Final Portland 140 Dallas 123Final Philadelphia 113 L.A. Lakers 112NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal Montreal 2 N-Y Rangers 1Final SO Vancouver 4 Carolina 3Final Winnipeg 2 Arizona 1

Sports Headlines for Monday

Head Coach Kyle Bright - Macksville HS

Assistant Coach Travis Desbien - Hill City HS

Assistant Coach Joel Struckhoff - Thunder Ridge HS

Assistant Coach Mitch Engelken - Stafford HS

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 </figure>DI-West RosterRyan Kuckelman Macksville HSEhrik Hermosillo Leoti-Wichita CountyCordell Brown Leoti-Wichita CountyKaleb Atkins Hill CityOwen Day Trego CommunityGunner Wilson Trego CommunityConner Dinkel Hill CityBraden Polifka QuinterGrayden Stapleton MeadeSeth LeClair Clifton-ClydeMaison Slater Clifton-ClydeKade Wilson Ell-SalineTrent Long Hill CityBrandon Chvatal Atwood Rawlins CountyRyan Shaw HoxieMiles Baalman HoxieMiguel Hernandez SubletteGustavo Portillo MacksviileDrew Withington Atwood Rawlins CountyRomeo Terriquez Leoti-Wichita CountyHead Coach Kyle Bright - Macksville HSAssistant Coach Travis Desbien - Hill City HSAssistant Coach Clint Kuhns - Meade HSD-II West rosterDylan Bice Thunder RidgeCarson Werth VictoriaDylan Gantz StaffordDalton Bice Thunder RidgeMax Neeley DightonKaleb Wagonblast Thunder RidgeEli Wilkinson DightonZaden Pearce BucklinJosh Hildebrand StaffordRyan Renner MinneolaSawyer Bowman Hodgeman CountyTaylor Anderson VictoriaCade Johnson Wallace CountyCash Tomberlin South BarberKaleb Dohm Wheatland-GrinnellBrent Duncan South BarberKacen Anthony SatantaNathan Volbracht Wheatland-GrinnellEvan Stratmann Central PlainsNoah Deibert MinneolaHead Coach Trever Powell - Bucklin HSAssistant Coach Joel Struckhoff - Thunder Ridge HSAssistant Coach Mitch Engelken - Stafford HS

🏈 2023 8-Man All-Star Game Selections

WICHITA, Kan.—Jaykwon Walton&nbsp;led a group of five double-figure scorers with 19 points and Wichita State rallied from 16 down to defeat Tulsa, 73-69, in the largest second-half comeback in Charles Koch Arena history. It was the second odds-defying victory in as many games for WSU (9-8, 2-3 American), which also trailed by 14 last Sunday at South Florida before storming back. Tulsa (4-12, 0-5) made 9-of-13 threes in the opening half and scored on its first three possessions of the second half to go up 47-31 at the 18:26-mark. WSU quickly cut into the margin with a 15-2 run and moved in front for the first time with 1:11 to play when&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig-porter-jr-/7213">Craig Porter Jr.</a>&nbsp;smothered a Sam Griffin jumper and fed ahead to Jarron Pierre Jr. for a transition layup and a 70-69 lead. The Shockers made just 2-of-17 threes but attacked the rim relentlessly down the stretch. They outscored the visitors 23-5 at the free throw line and 44-22 in the paint (converting 22-of-34 attempts from inside the lane). Tulsa finished at 46.6% -- a season-high for a WSU opponent – on 10-of-22 three-point shooting (.455) but made just 1-of-9 after halftime. The Shockers defense had a hand in that (literally), piling up seven second-half blocks. Griffin scored a game-high 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting for Tulsa. The win was WSU's 11th&nbsp;straight over the Golden Hurricane in Wichita. Tulsa is 0-10 since Charles Koch Arena's 2003 renovation. Back from a two-game injury absence, Walton was a difference-maker for the Shockers, scoring 13 of his 19 points after halftime. Ditto for&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xavier-bell/7219">Xavier Bell</a>, who never left the bench in the first half but clocked 15 minutes down the stretch and contributed 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Porter played all 40 minutes and registered 13 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/james-rojas/7210">James Rojas</a>&nbsp;secured his first double-double with 11 points and career-highs for both rebounds (10) and assists (5). Kenny Pohto&nbsp;added 11 points, seven rebounds and personal-best four blocks. NOTABLE: The rally from 16-down was WSU's fourth-largest second-half comeback on record and largest second-half comeback in Charles Koch Arena history. The previous mark was 15 set four different times, most memorably in the 1981 NCAA tournament against Iowa. WSU's 14-point halftime deficit was its second-largest in a win (1975-pr.) and matched the largest in a victory at Charles Koch Arena. The 2013-14 Shockers rallied from 18 down at half to win at Missouri State, while the 2017-18 team stormed back from a 14-point deficit to defeat Temple. Largest Second-Half Deficit in a Win: 24 – at SMU (3/1/2020) – Trailed 26-50 @ 14:48 2h – Won 66-62 19 – at Missouri St. (1/11/2014) – Trailed 35-54 @ 11:48 2h – Won 72-69 ot 18 – vs. California (11/20/2017) – Trailed 40-58 @ 16:30 2h – Won 92-82 16 – TULSA (1/14/2023) – Trailed 31-47 @ 18:26 2h – Won 73-69 15 – vs. Xavier (12/28/1965) – Trailed 64-79 @ 5:28 2h – Won 82-81 15 – DRAKE (1/2/1958) – Trailed 32-47 @ 11:50 2h – Won 74-69 15 – SAINT LOUIS (1/6/1968) – Trailed 38-53 @ 14:00 2h – Won 77-72 15 – IOWA (3/15/1981) – Trailed 25-40 @ 18:00 2h – Won 60-56 15 – CREIGHTON (2/28/1987) – Trailed 29-44 (Time Unknown) – Won 73-70 14 – DEPAUL (12/9/1978) – Trailed 71-85 @ 5:04 2h – Won 95-92 14 – at South Florida (1/8/2023) – Trailed 28-42 @ 17:41 2h – Won 70-66 14 – TEMPLE (2/15/2018) – Trailed 42-56 @ 19:37 2h – Won 93-86 UP NEXT: The Shockers play three of their next four on the road, beginning next Thursday at Memphis (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2 or U) and continuing Sunday, Jan. 22 at SMU (2 p.m. CT, ESPN+). Next home action is Wednesday, Jan. 25 against Tulane (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2 or U).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan.—Jaykwon Walton&nbsp;led a group of five double-figure scorers with 19 points and Wichita State rallied from 16 down to defeat Tulsa, 73-69, in the largest second-half comeback in Charles Koch Arena history. It was the second odds-defying victory in as many games for WSU (9-8, 2-3 American), which also trailed by 14 last Sunday at South Florida before storming back. Tulsa (4-12, 0-5) made 9-of-13 threes in the opening half and scored on its first three possessions of the second half to go up 47-31 at the 18:26-mark. WSU quickly cut into the margin with a 15-2 run and moved in front for the first time with 1:11 to play when&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig-porter-jr-/7213">Craig Porter Jr.</a>&nbsp;smothered a Sam Griffin jumper and fed ahead to Jarron Pierre Jr. for a transition layup and a 70-69 lead. The Shockers made just 2-of-17 threes but attacked the rim relentlessly down the stretch. They outscored the visitors 23-5 at the free throw line and 44-22 in the paint (converting 22-of-34 attempts from inside the lane). Tulsa finished at 46.6% -- a season-high for a WSU opponent – on 10-of-22 three-point shooting (.455) but made just 1-of-9 after halftime. The Shockers defense had a hand in that (literally), piling up seven second-half blocks. Griffin scored a game-high 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting for Tulsa. The win was WSU's 11th&nbsp;straight over the Golden Hurricane in Wichita. Tulsa is 0-10 since Charles Koch Arena's 2003 renovation. Back from a two-game injury absence, Walton was a difference-maker for the Shockers, scoring 13 of his 19 points after halftime. Ditto for&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xavier-bell/7219">Xavier Bell</a>, who never left the bench in the first half but clocked 15 minutes down the stretch and contributed 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Porter played all 40 minutes and registered 13 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/james-rojas/7210">James Rojas</a>&nbsp;secured his first double-double with 11 points and career-highs for both rebounds (10) and assists (5). Kenny Pohto&nbsp;added 11 points, seven rebounds and personal-best four blocks. NOTABLE: The rally from 16-down was WSU's fourth-largest second-half comeback on record and largest second-half comeback in Charles Koch Arena history. The previous mark was 15 set four different times, most memorably in the 1981 NCAA tournament against Iowa. WSU's 14-point halftime deficit was its second-largest in a win (1975-pr.) and matched the largest in a victory at Charles Koch Arena. The 2013-14 Shockers rallied from 18 down at half to win at Missouri State, while the 2017-18 team stormed back from a 14-point deficit to defeat Temple. Largest Second-Half Deficit in a Win: 24 – at SMU (3/1/2020) – Trailed 26-50 @ 14:48 2h – Won 66-62 19 – at Missouri St. (1/11/2014) – Trailed 35-54 @ 11:48 2h – Won 72-69 ot 18 – vs. California (11/20/2017) – Trailed 40-58 @ 16:30 2h – Won 92-82 16 – TULSA (1/14/2023) – Trailed 31-47 @ 18:26 2h – Won 73-69 15 – vs. Xavier (12/28/1965) – Trailed 64-79 @ 5:28 2h – Won 82-81 15 – DRAKE (1/2/1958) – Trailed 32-47 @ 11:50 2h – Won 74-69 15 – SAINT LOUIS (1/6/1968) – Trailed 38-53 @ 14:00 2h – Won 77-72 15 – IOWA (3/15/1981) – Trailed 25-40 @ 18:00 2h – Won 60-56 15 – CREIGHTON (2/28/1987) – Trailed 29-44 (Time Unknown) – Won 73-70 14 – DEPAUL (12/9/1978) – Trailed 71-85 @ 5:04 2h – Won 95-92 14 – at South Florida (1/8/2023) – Trailed 28-42 @ 17:41 2h – Won 70-66 14 – TEMPLE (2/15/2018) – Trailed 42-56 @ 19:37 2h – Won 93-86 UP NEXT: The Shockers play three of their next four on the road, beginning next Thursday at Memphis (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2 or U) and continuing Sunday, Jan. 22 at SMU (2 p.m. CT, ESPN+). Next home action is Wednesday, Jan. 25 against Tulane (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2 or U).&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 MBB: Shockers rally from 16 down to trim Tulsa

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — The first seven minutes Saturday belonged to HutchCC.&nbsp;

The final 33 minutes, however, were a different story.&nbsp;

The Dragons (12-6, 6-6) built a seven-point lead in the first seven minutes of play and looked to be in control at Conestoga Arena.&nbsp;

Aaron Franklin kept his hot streak going by hitting 4 of 7 field goals, including 2 of 3 three-pounters to start the contest. After one half of basketball, Franklin had 11 points.&nbsp;

Garden City matched Frankin with 6-8 forward Buru Naivalurua.

Naivalarua became the sixth player this season to score 30-plus points against the Dragons.&nbsp;

His teammate, DaJion Humphrey, was the fifth.&nbsp;

Humphrey and Naivalurua combined for 65 of Garden City's 117-point total.&nbsp;

Humphrey shot lights out and rarely missed. He hit 9-12 field goals, including 4-5 three-pointers, and made good on 13-16 free throws to finish with 35 points.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Naivalarua dropped a 30-piece and pulled down 12 rebounds, all whilst forcing Franklin to 2-7 shooting (five points) in the second half.&nbsp;

Franklin finished under the 17-point mark for just the second time this season (11 at Butler).

Hutchinson's lone spark came from Little River native Jayden Garrison.&nbsp;

Garrison came off the bench and scored a career-high 31 points in 30 minutes.&nbsp;

Eighteen of Garrison's 31 came in the second half. He finished the game 12-18 from the floor with an impressive 7-11 from distance.&nbsp;

The Broncbusters (12-5, 7-5) got six total points from their bench.&nbsp;

Garden City starters poured in 111 of the team's 117-point total.&nbsp;

Every starter scored at least 14 points on the night. The Busters shot 63.1% from the floor, 53.3% from three, and 73% from the charity stripe.&nbsp;

Conversely, Hutchinson shot 52%, 46.4% and 50%, respectively.&nbsp;

FINAL: Garden City 117 Hutchinson 97

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 </figure>GARDEN CITY, Kan. — The first seven minutes Saturday belonged to HutchCC.&nbsp;The final 33 minutes, however, were a different story.&nbsp;The Dragons (12-6, 6-6) built a seven-point lead in the first seven minutes of play and looked to be in control at Conestoga Arena.&nbsp;Aaron Franklin kept his hot streak going by hitting 4 of 7 field goals, including 2 of 3 three-pounters to start the contest. After one half of basketball, Franklin had 11 points.&nbsp;He would finish with 16.&nbsp;Garden City matched Frankin with 6-8 forward Buru Naivalurua.Naivalarua became the sixth player this season to score 30-plus points against the Dragons.&nbsp;His teammate, DaJion Humphrey, was the fifth.&nbsp;Humphrey and Naivalurua combined for 65 of Garden City's 117-point total.&nbsp;Humphrey shot lights out and rarely missed. He hit 9-12 field goals, including 4-5 three-pointers, and made good on 13-16 free throws to finish with 35 points.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Naivalarua dropped a 30-piece and pulled down 12 rebounds, all whilst forcing Franklin to 2-7 shooting (five points) in the second half.&nbsp;Franklin finished under the 17-point mark for just the second time this season (11 at Butler).Hutchinson's lone spark came from Little River native Jayden Garrison.&nbsp;Garrison came off the bench and scored a career-high 31 points in 30 minutes.&nbsp;Eighteen of Garrison's 31 came in the second half. He finished the game 12-18 from the floor with an impressive 7-11 from distance.&nbsp;The Broncbusters (12-5, 7-5) got six total points from their bench.&nbsp;Garden City starters poured in 111 of the team's 117-point total.&nbsp;Every starter scored at least 14 points on the night. The Busters shot 63.1% from the floor, 53.3% from three, and 73% from the charity stripe.&nbsp;Conversely, Hutchinson shot 52%, 46.4% and 50%, respectively.&nbsp;FINAL: Garden City 117 Hutchinson 97<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

🏀 MBB: Dragons fail to adjust after quick start

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday’s display. Rookie Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut with the San Francisco 49ers with a 41-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. The games continue with three more Sunday including Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday's display.

San Francisco rookie quarterback Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut, leading the 49ers to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-seattle-seahawks-nfl-sports-playoffs-6a373bf9d2283eb2245791dc1828780e">a 41-23 win</a>&nbsp;over the Seattle Seahawks. Then, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-sports-playoffs-ea127e06279360c38632f7e2231925b2">pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback</a>&nbsp;in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.

The games continue with three more Sunday: Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

But it's going to be tough to top Saturday night's barnburner.

The Chargers built a 27-0 lead late in the second quarter after Lawrence threw four interceptions, including three by Asante Samuel. The second-year pro then responded by throwing four TD passes and Riley Patterson kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired for the win.

Lawrence's heroics might have overshadowed Purdy's stellar playoff debut for the 49ers.

The rookie completed 18 of 30 passes for 332 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to win his sixth consecutive start. The 262nd — and final — pick of last spring's draft out of Iowa State, Purdy's unlikely story started when he was pushed into action after an injury in December to starter Jimmy Garoppolo.

The Seahawks led 17-16 and kept things close through most of three quarters, but the 49ers poured it on late.

The No. 1 overall seed in the AFC was claimed by Kansas City with its 31-13 win over Las Vegas in Week 18. The NFC's top spot was taken by Philadelphia,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-sports-jalen-hurts-nfl-football-a80233e214f9e1b60db676bd2e5b6342">which beat the Giants 22-16</a>. Those teams get the weekend off before playing in the divisional round next weekend.

Seven of the 14 teams in this year’s playoffs didn’t make the field last season, giving the NFL’s wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs.

Here are some other things to know during the postseason:

Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. EST, CBS

New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. EST, NBC

Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC

This is the third straight year of the current NFL playoff format, which includes the top seven teams from both the AFC and the NFC.

The four division winners in both conferences automatically get the top four seeds, regardless of record, and then the top three teams with the best record that didn't win their division are the wild-card selections. That's why it's fairly common for a wild-card selection to have a better record — but worse playoff seeding — than a team that finished as a division winner.

The No. 1-seeded team in each conference gets a bye into the second round — that's the Chiefs and Eagles — while No. 2 hosts No. 7, No. 3 hosts No. 6 and No. 4 hosts No. 5 during the wild-card weekend.

The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. That means no matter how the bracket started, the lowest-seeded team will always travel to the highest-seeded team.

There are four rounds to the playoffs: The wild-card round is this weekend, the divisional round is Jan. 21-22, the conference championship games are on Jan. 29 and the Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

WHAT CHANGED WITH THE BILLS-BENGALS CANCELLATION?

Players and fans watched in horror on Jan. 2&nbsp;as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed&nbsp;on the field at Cincinnati when his heart stopped and he received CPR before leaving the field in an ambulance. Over the next week, those same players and fans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-england-patriots-buffalo-bills-sports-nfl-football-damar-hamlin-47dc11b56ec33560542cd3847db4de45">reacted with joy</a>&nbsp;at news of Hamlin's recovery.

Even better news came Saturday:&nbsp;Hamlin visited with teammates&nbsp;at the Bills’ facility for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital.

A person with direct knowledge of Hamlin’s schedule confirmed to The Associated Press the player’s visit. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private.

Hamlin's remarkable recovery has made it much easier to focus on the playoffs.

The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin's injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playoff format.

The AFC championship game would be played at a neutral site if the Chiefs and Bills reach that point under a rule adjustment approved by NFL owners last Friday. That's because Buffalo (13-3) played one fewer game than Kansas City (14-3) and missed out on a chance to earn the top seed. The Bills beat the Chiefs 24-20 on Oct. 16 and would have held the tiebreaker had the teams finished with the same record.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-060041ec1dd4c9bea035ca7283fa5e7a">Buffalo lost 42-36 at Kansas City</a>&nbsp;in a divisional-round classic last season.

The Chiefs would host the AFC title game against any other team, including the third-seeded Bengals (12-4).

There's not a bad matchup in the bunch, but a couple stand out.

— Cowboys at Bucs: Brady suffered through his first losing season in his 23-year career, but even at 8-9, the Bucs won the NFC South. They'll face the Cowboys, who were 12-5 and always attract a white-hot spotlight. They'll play Monday night.

— Ravens at Bengals: The AFC North rivals will meet for the third time this season Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens will be without quarterback and former MVP Lamar Jackson because of a knee injury. Instead it will be Tyler Huntley under center, who will make his first postseason start. He'll face the Bengals and Joe Burrow, who lost the Super Bowl to the Rams last season.

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday’s display. Rookie Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut with the San Francisco 49ers with a 41-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. The games continue with three more Sunday including Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.<h2>Story Body</h2>The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday's display.San Francisco rookie quarterback Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut, leading the 49ers to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-seattle-seahawks-nfl-sports-playoffs-6a373bf9d2283eb2245791dc1828780e">a 41-23 win</a>&nbsp;over the Seattle Seahawks. Then, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-sports-playoffs-ea127e06279360c38632f7e2231925b2">pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback</a>&nbsp;in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.The games continue with three more Sunday: Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.But it's going to be tough to top Saturday night's barnburner.The Chargers built a 27-0 lead late in the second quarter after Lawrence threw four interceptions, including three by Asante Samuel. The second-year pro then responded by throwing four TD passes and Riley Patterson kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired for the win.Lawrence's heroics might have overshadowed Purdy's stellar playoff debut for the 49ers.The rookie completed 18 of 30 passes for 332 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to win his sixth consecutive start. The 262nd — and final — pick of last spring's draft out of Iowa State, Purdy's unlikely story started when he was pushed into action after an injury in December to starter Jimmy Garoppolo.The Seahawks led 17-16 and kept things close through most of three quarters, but the 49ers poured it on late.The No. 1 overall seed in the AFC was claimed by Kansas City with its 31-13 win over Las Vegas in Week 18. The NFC's top spot was taken by Philadelphia,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-sports-jalen-hurts-nfl-football-a80233e214f9e1b60db676bd2e5b6342">which beat the Giants 22-16</a>. Those teams get the weekend off before playing in the divisional round next weekend.Seven of the 14 teams in this year’s playoffs didn’t make the field last season, giving the NFL’s wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs.Here are some other things to know during the postseason:WHAT'S THE REMAINING WILD-CARD SCHEDULE?SUNDAYMiami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. EST, CBSNew York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m. EST, FoxBaltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. EST, NBCMONDAYDallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABCWHAT'S THE FORMAT FOR THE PLAYOFFS?This is the third straight year of the current NFL playoff format, which includes the top seven teams from both the AFC and the NFC.The four division winners in both conferences automatically get the top four seeds, regardless of record, and then the top three teams with the best record that didn't win their division are the wild-card selections. That's why it's fairly common for a wild-card selection to have a better record — but worse playoff seeding — than a team that finished as a division winner.The No. 1-seeded team in each conference gets a bye into the second round — that's the Chiefs and Eagles — while No. 2 hosts No. 7, No. 3 hosts No. 6 and No. 4 hosts No. 5 during the wild-card weekend.The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. That means no matter how the bracket started, the lowest-seeded team will always travel to the highest-seeded team.There are four rounds to the playoffs: The wild-card round is this weekend, the divisional round is Jan. 21-22, the conference championship games are on Jan. 29 and the Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.WHAT CHANGED WITH THE BILLS-BENGALS CANCELLATION?Players and fans watched in horror on Jan. 2&nbsp;as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed&nbsp;on the field at Cincinnati when his heart stopped and he received CPR before leaving the field in an ambulance. Over the next week, those same players and fans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-england-patriots-buffalo-bills-sports-nfl-football-damar-hamlin-47dc11b56ec33560542cd3847db4de45">reacted with joy</a>&nbsp;at news of Hamlin's recovery.Even better news came Saturday:&nbsp;Hamlin visited with teammates&nbsp;at the Bills’ facility for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital.A person with direct knowledge of Hamlin’s schedule confirmed to The Associated Press the player’s visit. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private.Hamlin's remarkable recovery has made it much easier to focus on the playoffs.The cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game because of Hamlin's injury could lead to one big change to the AFC playoff format.The AFC championship game would be played at a neutral site if the Chiefs and Bills reach that point under a rule adjustment approved by NFL owners last Friday. That's because Buffalo (13-3) played one fewer game than Kansas City (14-3) and missed out on a chance to earn the top seed. The Bills beat the Chiefs 24-20 on Oct. 16 and would have held the tiebreaker had the teams finished with the same record.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cincinnati-bengals-kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-nfl-sports-060041ec1dd4c9bea035ca7283fa5e7a">Buffalo lost 42-36 at Kansas City</a>&nbsp;in a divisional-round classic last season.The Chiefs would host the AFC title game against any other team, including the third-seeded Bengals (12-4).WHAT ARE THE GOOD GAMES AFTER SATURDAY?There's not a bad matchup in the bunch, but a couple stand out.— Cowboys at Bucs: Brady suffered through his first losing season in his 23-year career, but even at 8-9, the Bucs won the NFC South. They'll face the Cowboys, who were 12-5 and always attract a white-hot spotlight. They'll play Monday night.— Ravens at Bengals: The AFC North rivals will meet for the third time this season Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens will be without quarterback and former MVP Lamar Jackson because of a knee injury. Instead it will be Tyler Huntley under center, who will make his first postseason start. He'll face the Bengals and Joe Burrow, who lost the Super Bowl to the Rams last season.

🏈 NFL playoffs: Saturday night thriller gets action started

Lawrence rallies Jaguars from 27 down to beat Chargers 31-30

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence followed four interceptions with four touchdown passes — one of the most improbable turnarounds in NFL postseason history — and rallied the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-30 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Lawrence engineered the winning drive, highlighted by Travis Etienne's 25-yard run on a fourth-and-1 play, and put the Jaguars in position for Riley Patterson's 36-yard field goal on the final play. It capped a 27-point comeback, the third largest in playoff history. Patterson's kick barely stayed inside the right upright and set off a raucous celebration for a franchise that had won just four games the previous two years.

Herbert, Staley ponder what went wrong in collapse at Jags

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Herbert sat in silence at his locker for roughly 15 minutes and stared into the distance. He had taken off his cleats but was still wearing most of his grass-stained uniform. It was a defining scene for a team devastated by a collapse no one could have seen coming. And it made this much clear: Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers won't get over this loss anytime soon. The Chargers did little in the second half, allowing Trevor Lawrence to follow four interceptions with four touchdown passes and rally Jacksonville from a 27-0 deficit. LA lost 31-30 on Riley Patterson's 36-yard field goal on the final play.

Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in his playoff debut, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a wild-card game. Purdy picked up where he left off in the regular season for the 49ers and showed few signs of playoff jitters by winning his sixth straight start since replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo early in a Week 13 win over Miami. The Niners advanced to the divisional round where they will host either Minnesota, Tampa Bay or Dallas next weekend. The Seahawks kept it close before a strip sack by Charles Omenihu late in the third quarter spoiled a red zone drive.

NFL playoffs: Saturday night thriller gets action started

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday's display. Rookie Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut with the San Francisco 49ers with a 41-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. The games continue with three more Sunday including Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

AP source: Hamlin visits teammates for 1st time since injury

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin visited with teammates at the Bills' facility on Saturday for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital. The visit came 12 days after the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati. Bills linebacker Matt Milano posted a photo on his Instagram account of a smiling Hamlin shaking hands with a teammate. A person with direct knowledge of Hamlin's schedule confirmed to The Associated Press the player's visit. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private.

Morant says sensational slam in Indy was his best one yet

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — To Ja Morant, the answer was a slam dunk. His ferocious jam Saturday night was his best one yet. Morant's dunk came in the third quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies' 130-112 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He drove left into the middle of the lane, put the ball in his right hand and pulled his arm far back to easily throw it down over leaping Pacers big man Jalen Smith. He says it topped his collection of sensational slams because of the difficulty. Teammates leaped off the bench in excitement and reaction followed quickly on social media. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell urged Morant to do the slam dunk contest.

Buckley makes a pair of eagles and leads the Sony Open

HONOLULU (AP) — Hayden Buckley has a two-shot lead in the Sony Open as he goes after his first PGA Tour victory and a spot in the Masters. It took a lot to get there. Buckley holed out from 133 yards for eagle on No. 10. And then he finished with an eagle on the par-5 18th. That gives him a two-shot lead over Chris Kirk, Ben Taylor and David Lipsky. He also has a little separation. That didn't look possible at one point Saturday because eight players were tied for the lead. Andrew Putnam had a 62 and was three shot back.

Jon Jones to headline UFC 285 in heavyweight title fight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — UFC President Dana White announced Jon Jones will fight for the heavyweight title March 4 against Ciryl Gane in Las Vegas. That fight is the headline event for UFC 285. White said he offered former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou the richest deal for a heavyweight in UFC history to fight Jones. White said Ngannou turned down the offer, so White turned to Gane. Jones will make his first appearance since February 2020 when he beat Dominick Reyes to defend his light heavyweight championship.

Detroit Mercy's Davis sets NCAA career 3-point record

DETROIT (AP) — Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy set the NCAA record for career 3-pointers on Saturday, hitting a career-best 11 3s and scoring a season-high 41 points in an 87-75 win over Robert Morris. Davis shot 11 for 18 from long distance and was 15 for 26 overall. His 11 3-pointers increased his career total to 513, eclipsing the previous record of 509 by Fletcher Magee of Wofford from 2014-19. Davis entered the game chasing Magee and Oakland's Travis Bader (504 3s from 2010-14). The 24-year-old Davis has 3,232 career points, good for third in NCAA history. He is 17 points away from second place and 435 points behind Pete Maravich's NCAA record of 3,667.

Calipari, Kentucky silence doubters, beat No. 5 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 18 points and Oscar Tshiebwe had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead Kentucky to a 63-56 victory over No. 5 Tennessee on Saturday. Kentucky led 58-50 with 3:28 left in the game. Two free throws by Santiago Vescovi and two buckets by Uros Plavsic closed the gap to two with less than a minute to play. A Wildcat turnover gave Tennessee a shot to tie or take the lead, but Zakai Zeigler and Plavsic missed down low. The Wildcats showed a physical presence and dominated the Volunteers on the boards. Plavsic scored 19 points for Tennessee.

Christopher Newport 90, Bridgewater (Mass.) 79

Eastern Nazarene 80, New England Coll. 62