GODDARD, Kan.- The Hutchinson Salthawk Girls Basketball team travels to Goddard Eisenhower tonight to do battle with the Eisenhower Lady Tigers.

Join the Eagle Radio Sports crew comprised of Glen Grunwald, Dan Naccarato and Sarah Peterson for all the action at or around 6:50 pm tonight on KWBW Radio @ 1450 am/98.5 fm as well as on the Salthawk Sports YouTube.com Channel for live stream.

GODDARD, Kan.- The Hutchinson Salthawk Girls Basketball team travels to Goddard Eisenhower tonight to do battle with the Eisenhower Lady Tigers.Join the Eagle Radio Sports crew comprised of Glen Grunwald, Dan Naccarato and Sarah Peterson for all the action at or around 6:50 pm tonight on KWBW Radio @ 1450 am/98.5 fm as well as on the Salthawk Sports YouTube.com Channel for live stream.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jt2qiaVNYbQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🎥🏀 Hutch Salthawk Girls travel to Goddard-Eisenhower Tonight

MANHATTAN, Kan. - K-State and Kansas will meet for the 292nd time on Tuesday in a rivalry that dates to 1907. It is the sixth-most played rivalry and eighth-most played in NCAA Division I history.

KANSAS STATE (8-9, 1-4 Big 12) at 3/3 KANSAS (14-3, 4-1 Big 12)

Locally heard on KHMY My93.1 fm Hutchinson

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Kansas State:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1425">Bruce Weber</a>&nbsp;(Wis.-Milwaukee '78)

G: #4&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6411">David Sloan</a>

G: #2&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6398">Cartier Diarra</a>

G/F: #20&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6405">Xavier Sneed</a>

F: #34&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6406">Levi Stockard III</a>

F: #14&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6400">Makol Mawien</a>

LAST TIME OUT: K-STATE 84, 12/13 WEST VIRGINIA 68

DIARRA NAMED BIG 12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK DEC. 30

WEBER NAMED USA BASKETBALL CO-NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

SNEED NAMED CANDIDATE FOR JULIUS ERVING AWARD

🏀 Game Preview K-State Point of View: K-State Renews Sunflower Showdown at No. 3/3 Kansas Tuesday

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The 292nd edition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown is set for Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (14-3, 4-1) host the Kansas State Wildcats (8-9, 1-4) at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas will look to claim its 14th-straight win over its rival in Lawrence in the game set for 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2. Jon Sciambi (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) will call the action.

Date/Time:&nbsp;Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. (CT)

Where:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/an5PveDgsqTcdmxx5">Allen Fieldhouse</a>

Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">Jayhawk Radio Network</a>

Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/watch?id=44aa947a-7db0-40f7-899f-af6085e02df4">ESPN2</a>

Kansas leads the overall series with Kansas State, 197-94, and has won nine of the last 10 matchups. Since Feb. 12, 1994, Kansas has won 58 of the last 64 meetings with K-State. This series started in 1907 and Kansas is 90-35 against Kansas State in games played in Lawrence, including a 49-18 record in Allen Fieldhouse. Beginning in Feb. 7, 2007, Kansas has won the last 13 meetings in Allen Fieldhouse.

Since the inception of the Big 12 Conference, KU is 50-6 against KSU (40-6 in regular-season battles and 10-0 in the Big 12 Championship). Kansas head coach Bill Self is 33-6 all-time against K-State, all while at KU. Kansas State’s Bruce Weber is 3-15 against Kansas. Expect a close game as eight of the last 13 matchups have been single-digit outcomes.

Located in Manhattan, Kan., with an enrollment of 22,221, Kansas State (8-9, 1-4) ended a four-game losing streak with an 84-68 win against No. 12/13 West Virginia Jan. 18. The Wildcats are coached by Bruce Weber who is 158-97 in his eighth season at KSU and 471-253 in his 22nd season overall.

Kansas State averages 65.6 points per game and has a plus-3.5 scoring margin. The Wildcats lead the Big 12 in steals at 8.8 per contest and pull down 33.2 rebounds per contest. K-State makes 7.2 3-point field goals per game and attempts 21.6 from beyond the arc per outing. Kansas State also averages 11.8 assists, 2.8 blocked shots and force 16.9 turnovers per game.

Senior forward Xavier Sneed leads Kansas State in scoring at 14.6 points per game which is ninth in the Big 12. Sneed also leads the team in rebounds with a 4.8 per game average and with 32 3-point field goals made this season. Cartier Diarra is second on the team in scoring at 13.3 points per outing, which is 12th in the conference.

The NCAA Evaluation Tool (“NET”) has shown that not only have the Jayhawks endured one of the strongest schedules in the nation, but have tallied some of the more impressive wins among the 353 teams in Division I. Through games as of Jan. 19, Kansas’ strength of schedule ranks No. 1 in the latest NET breakdown, with the Jayhawks playing opponents that have an average NET ranking of 73, a figure that also ranks first in the NCAA.

The Jayhawks have collected some impressive wins during the early-season schedule, claiming seven wins against teams in “Quadrant 1” (Home 1-30, Neutral 1-50, Away 1-75). Through games as of Jan. 19, KU is the only team in the nation with seven Quad 1 wins.

Kansas senior Isaiah Moss was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week in a vote by a media panel, the conference office announced Jan. 20. This is the first time in his career Moss has earned a Big 12 weekly honor.

A graduate transfer from Iowa, Moss started his first game as a Jayhawk, 97th for his career, in the 66-52 win at Oklahoma (1/14). In the contest, Moss tied a career-high making six 3-pointers in scoring 20 points, his second 20-point effort of the season. The Chicago guard’s six 3-pointers tied a career-high and his 11 attempts set his personal best. For the Week, Moss averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in KU’s two road victories at OU and Texas.

Moss is Kansas’ first Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honoree for 2019-20. The honor is the third weekly for a Jayhawk this season as Devon Dotson has been named Big 12 Player of the Week twice (Dec. 2 and Dec. 16).

Longest KU Win Streak:&nbsp;31 (1994-2005)

First Meeting:&nbsp;Jan. 25, 1907 (W, 54-39)

Last Meeting:&nbsp;Feb. 25, 2019 (W, 64-49)

The Jayhawks will step out of league play on Saturday, Jan. 25 when they take part in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge to face the Tennessee Volunteers. Tipoff from Allen Fieldhouse is slated for 3 p.m. (CT) on ESPN. KU is 3-1 all-time against Tennessee and 4-2 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

The day will also feature ESPN College GameDay’s return to Lawrence. The one-hour show will begin at 10 a.m. (CT). Saturday marks the 20th time the Jayhawks will be featured on GameDay, with 16 regular-season appearances and three at neutral locations. The Jayhawks are 11-5 in their previous regular-season appearances.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The 292nd edition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown is set for Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (14-3, 4-1) host the Kansas State Wildcats (8-9, 1-4) at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas will look to claim its 14th-straight win over its rival in Lawrence in the game set for 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2. Jon Sciambi (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) will call the action.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>GAME INFORMATION:</h2>#3/3 Kansas&nbsp;vs. Kansas StateDate/Time:&nbsp;Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. (CT)Where:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/an5PveDgsqTcdmxx5">Allen Fieldhouse</a>Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">Jayhawk Radio Network</a>Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/watch?id=44aa947a-7db0-40f7-899f-af6085e02df4">ESPN2</a><ol>
 <li>Jon Sciambi (play-by-play, Fran Fraschilla (analyst)</li>
 </ol><h2>TIPOFF</h2><ol>
 <li>Through five games in Big 12 play, Kansas (14-3) sits alone in second place at 4-1 in league standings, one game behind Baylor (5-0). West Virginia, Oklahoma, TCU and Texas Tech are 3-2 in Big 12 play, one game behind KU.</li><li>Kansas leads the overall series with Kansas State, 197-94, including 90-35 record in games played in Lawrence (49-18 in Allen Fieldhouse). KU has won the last 13 meetings with KSU in Lawrence starting in 2007.</li><li>KU is ranked No. 4 in the NET rankings through games of Jan. 19. The Jayhawks’ strength of schedule is No. 1 nationally. Kansas is the only school with seven Quadrant 1 wins. KU is 7-3 against Q1. Seton Hall has six Q1 wins, while Baylor, West Virginia and Wisconsin have five Q1 victories.</li><li>The Jayhawks have also played the most difficult slate of defensive teams in the nation, ranking No. 1 in opposing defensive efficiency according to KenPom.com. Despite this, KU ranks sixth in the NCAA in field goal percentage (49.7%) and seventh in scoring margin (+15.8).</li><li>KU is 7-1 at home this season, including 6-1 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks last lost two-consecutive games in Allen Fieldhouse during the 1988-89 season. KU is 13-0 following an Allen Fieldhouse loss under Bill Self.</li><li>Kansas is No. 3 in the latest national polls released Jan. 20. Kansas has been ranked in each of the last 212 Associated Press polls, the longest streak in the nation. The Jayhawks have also been inside the top-10 in 97 of the last 111 AP polls.</li><li>Kansas’ three losses in 2019-20 have been to ranked teams with two by the then-No. 4 teams – No. 4 Duke on Nov. 5 and No. 4 Baylor on Jan. 11.</li><li>Through 17 games, five different Jayhawks – Devon Dotson, Isaiah Moss, Udoka Azubuike, Ochai Agbaji and David McCormack – have posted 20 or more points in a game this season. Dotson, Azubuike, Moss and Agbaji have all hit the 20-point plateau in multiple games.</li><li>Kansas has held 10 opponents to under 60 points through its first 17 games, including seven of its last eight. KU is tied for ninth nationally for the in holding opponents to under 60 points.</li>
 </ol><h2>NOTES:</h2><figure>
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 </figure><h2>THE KANSAS-KANSAS STATE SERIES</h2>Kansas leads the overall series with Kansas State, 197-94, and has won nine of the last 10 matchups. Since Feb. 12, 1994, Kansas has won 58 of the last 64 meetings with K-State. This series started in 1907 and Kansas is 90-35 against Kansas State in games played in Lawrence, including a 49-18 record in Allen Fieldhouse. Beginning in Feb. 7, 2007, Kansas has won the last 13 meetings in Allen Fieldhouse.Since the inception of the Big 12 Conference, KU is 50-6 against KSU (40-6 in regular-season battles and 10-0 in the Big 12 Championship). Kansas head coach Bill Self is 33-6 all-time against K-State, all while at KU. Kansas State’s Bruce Weber is 3-15 against Kansas. Expect a close game as eight of the last 13 matchups have been single-digit outcomes.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>ABOUT THE WILDCATS</h2>Located in Manhattan, Kan., with an enrollment of 22,221, Kansas State (8-9, 1-4) ended a four-game losing streak with an 84-68 win against No. 12/13 West Virginia Jan. 18. The Wildcats are coached by Bruce Weber who is 158-97 in his eighth season at KSU and 471-253 in his 22nd season overall.Kansas State averages 65.6 points per game and has a plus-3.5 scoring margin. The Wildcats lead the Big 12 in steals at 8.8 per contest and pull down 33.2 rebounds per contest. K-State makes 7.2 3-point field goals per game and attempts 21.6 from beyond the arc per outing. Kansas State also averages 11.8 assists, 2.8 blocked shots and force 16.9 turnovers per game.Senior forward Xavier Sneed leads Kansas State in scoring at 14.6 points per game which is ninth in the Big 12. Sneed also leads the team in rebounds with a 4.8 per game average and with 32 3-point field goals made this season. Cartier Diarra is second on the team in scoring at 13.3 points per outing, which is 12th in the conference.<figure>
 <img src="https://kuathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/untitled-17-e1578413778434-300x300.jpg" alt="" />
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 </figure><h2>KU’S SLATE RANKS TOUGHEST IN NCAA</h2>The NCAA Evaluation Tool (“NET”) has shown that not only have the Jayhawks endured one of the strongest schedules in the nation, but have tallied some of the more impressive wins among the 353 teams in Division I. Through games as of Jan. 19, Kansas’ strength of schedule ranks No. 1 in the latest NET breakdown, with the Jayhawks playing opponents that have an average NET ranking of 73, a figure that also ranks first in the NCAA.The Jayhawks have collected some impressive wins during the early-season schedule, claiming seven wins against teams in “Quadrant 1” (Home 1-30, Neutral 1-50, Away 1-75). Through games as of Jan. 19, KU is the only team in the nation with seven Quad 1 wins.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>MOSS NAMED BIG 12 NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK</h2>Kansas senior Isaiah Moss was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week in a vote by a media panel, the conference office announced Jan. 20. This is the first time in his career Moss has earned a Big 12 weekly honor.A graduate transfer from Iowa, Moss started his first game as a Jayhawk, 97th for his career, in the 66-52 win at Oklahoma (1/14). In the contest, Moss tied a career-high making six 3-pointers in scoring 20 points, his second 20-point effort of the season. The Chicago guard’s six 3-pointers tied a career-high and his 11 attempts set his personal best. For the Week, Moss averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in KU’s two road victories at OU and Texas.Moss is Kansas’ first Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honoree for 2019-20. The honor is the third weekly for a Jayhawk this season as Devon Dotson has been named Big 12 Player of the Week twice (Dec. 2 and Dec. 16).<h2>SERIES HISTORY:</h2><figure>
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 </figure>vs. Kansas State:&nbsp;KU leads 197-94Current Streak:&nbsp;Win 1Longest KU Win Streak:&nbsp;31 (1994-2005)Longest KU Losing Streak:&nbsp;5 (3x)Last 10 Games:&nbsp;9-1In Lawrence:&nbsp;KU leads 90-35In Manhattan:&nbsp;KU leads 78-48Neutral Sites:&nbsp;KU leads 29-11Under Bill Self:&nbsp;KU leads 32-6First Meeting:&nbsp;Jan. 25, 1907 (W, 54-39)Last Meeting:&nbsp;Feb. 25, 2019 (W, 64-49)Largest Margin of Victory:&nbsp;45Largest Margin of Defeat:&nbsp;29<h2>UP NEXT:</h2>The Jayhawks will step out of league play on Saturday, Jan. 25 when they take part in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge to face the Tennessee Volunteers. Tipoff from Allen Fieldhouse is slated for 3 p.m. (CT) on ESPN. KU is 3-1 all-time against Tennessee and 4-2 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.The day will also feature ESPN College GameDay’s return to Lawrence. The one-hour show will begin at 10 a.m. (CT). Saturday marks the 20th time the Jayhawks will be featured on GameDay, with 16 regular-season appearances and three at neutral locations. The Jayhawks are 11-5 in their previous regular-season appearances.

🏀 Game Preview KU Point of View: Kansas vs. Kansas State

AUDIO: Eagle Radio Sports for Tuesday

🏀 Area High School Basketball Scores from Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their first Super Bowl in 50 years by doing things decidedly their way. They let Patrick Mahomes and their potent offense wing the ball all over the field, never worrying for a moment that they were being too cavalier. They stuffed the line of scrimmage to take away Tennessee running back Derrick Henry, then did just enough in pass defense to ensure the Titans' Ryan Tannehill didn't beat them through the air. It all added up to a 35-24 victory in the AFC title game and a spot in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl since the 1969 season.

UNDATED (AP) — Baylor leaped over Gonzaga and into the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll to give the Top 25 its seventh team on top this season. That matches the record set in 1983 for the most No. 1s in the history of the poll that dates to the 1948-49 season. Baylor received 33 first-place votes from the 65-member media panel and had 1,591 points. Gonzaga received 31 first-place votes for 1,588 points. Kansas, undefeated San Diego State and Florida State replaced Duke, Auburn and Butler in the top five after those three schools each lost a pair of games last week.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe had 13 points and 11 rebounds, Derek Culver scored 13 points, No. 14 West Virginia jumped to a big early lead and coasted to a 97-59 victory over Texas. It was the fifth-worst loss in Texas history and the worst under coach Shaka Smart. Jermaine Haley added 12 points and Jordan McCabe scored 10 for the Mountaineers. West Virginia improved to 9-0 at home and bounced back from a lopsided loss at Kansas State that cost them a spot in the top 10 this week. Jase Febres led the Longhorns with 18 points and Matt Coleman scored 15.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Dave Aranda sensed something special about Baylor even before the Bears were looking for a new head football coach. Baylor formally introduced Aranda on Monday, four days after he was hired as a first-time head coach. He spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator for national champion LSU. Aranda says he could see the togetherness and toughness of the Bears when watching them against Oklahoma. That's the team the Tigers beat in the national semifinal game. He takes over for Matt Rhule. Rhule is now coach of the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Aranda says he's excited about furthering the progress that has been made under Rhule the past three seasons.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is hoping he can bounce back from a poor season that was interrupted by injuries. The three-time All-Star hit just .226 with 15 home runs. Carpenter hit a career-high 36 homers in 2018 and that earned him a two-year contract for $39 million. The NL Central champion Cardinals have indicated Carpenter will be their starting third baseman this season. He turned 34 in November. Carpenter spoke Monday at the team's annual Winter Warm-Up fan event in St. Louis.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics had dropped three in a row before Jayson Tatum delivered 27 points in just 29 minutes of a 139-107 thrashing of the Western Conference-leading Lakers. Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown each chipped in 20 points and Enes Kanter added 18 with 11 rebounds as Boston stayed a half-game behind the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. JaVale McGee had 18 points for Los Angeles, which lost for only the second time in 12 games.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in just 31 minutes of the Milwaukee Bucks’ seventh straight win, 111-98 against the Chicago Bulls. Khris Middleton contributed 24 points as the Bucks improved to a league-best 39-6 at home, including 21-2 at home.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. posted his second double-double in three games with 20 points and 14 rebounds in the Denver Nuggets’ 107-100 downing of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jerami Grant scored 19 points and Nikola Jokic added 17 with 13 rebounds to help Denver win without Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and Gary Harris Jr. The Timberwolves dropped their sixth in a row despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ game-high 28 points.

MIAMI (AP) — Kendrick Nunn provided 25 points and James Johnson added 22 on 9-for-11 shooting as the Miami Heat outlasted Sacramento, 118-113 in overtime. Goran Dragic scored 18 as the Heat improved their league-best home record to 19-1. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which is 7-0 in OT.

ATLANTA (AP) — Norman Powell furnished 17 of his 27 points in the final period as the Toronto Raptors hung on to beat the Atlanta Hawks, 122-117. Fred VanVleet had 20 points, including three free throws with 14.2 left after Toronto blew most of a 21-point lead. Trae Young had 42 points and 15 assists for Atlanta, which pulled within 117-115.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their first Super Bowl in 50 years by doing things decidedly their way. They let Patrick Mahomes and their potent offense wing the ball all over the field, never worrying for a moment that they were being too cavalier. They stuffed the line of scrimmage to take away Tennessee running back Derrick Henry, then did just enough in pass defense to ensure the Titans' Ryan Tannehill didn't beat them through the air. It all added up to a 35-24 victory in the AFC title game and a spot in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl since the 1969 season.UNDATED (AP) — Baylor leaped over Gonzaga and into the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll to give the Top 25 its seventh team on top this season. That matches the record set in 1983 for the most No. 1s in the history of the poll that dates to the 1948-49 season. Baylor received 33 first-place votes from the 65-member media panel and had 1,591 points. Gonzaga received 31 first-place votes for 1,588 points. Kansas, undefeated San Diego State and Florida State replaced Duke, Auburn and Butler in the top five after those three schools each lost a pair of games last week.MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe had 13 points and 11 rebounds, Derek Culver scored 13 points, No. 14 West Virginia jumped to a big early lead and coasted to a 97-59 victory over Texas. It was the fifth-worst loss in Texas history and the worst under coach Shaka Smart. Jermaine Haley added 12 points and Jordan McCabe scored 10 for the Mountaineers. West Virginia improved to 9-0 at home and bounced back from a lopsided loss at Kansas State that cost them a spot in the top 10 this week. Jase Febres led the Longhorns with 18 points and Matt Coleman scored 15.WACO, Texas (AP) — Dave Aranda sensed something special about Baylor even before the Bears were looking for a new head football coach. Baylor formally introduced Aranda on Monday, four days after he was hired as a first-time head coach. He spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator for national champion LSU. Aranda says he could see the togetherness and toughness of the Bears when watching them against Oklahoma. That's the team the Tigers beat in the national semifinal game. He takes over for Matt Rhule. Rhule is now coach of the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Aranda says he's excited about furthering the progress that has been made under Rhule the past three seasons.ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is hoping he can bounce back from a poor season that was interrupted by injuries. The three-time All-Star hit just .226 with 15 home runs. Carpenter hit a career-high 36 homers in 2018 and that earned him a two-year contract for $39 million. The NL Central champion Cardinals have indicated Carpenter will be their starting third baseman this season. He turned 34 in November. Carpenter spoke Monday at the team's annual Winter Warm-Up fan event in St. Louis.National HeadlinesBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics had dropped three in a row before Jayson Tatum delivered 27 points in just 29 minutes of a 139-107 thrashing of the Western Conference-leading Lakers. Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown each chipped in 20 points and Enes Kanter added 18 with 11 rebounds as Boston stayed a half-game behind the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors. JaVale McGee had 18 points for Los Angeles, which lost for only the second time in 12 games.MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in just 31 minutes of the Milwaukee Bucks’ seventh straight win, 111-98 against the Chicago Bulls. Khris Middleton contributed 24 points as the Bucks improved to a league-best 39-6 at home, including 21-2 at home.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. posted his second double-double in three games with 20 points and 14 rebounds in the Denver Nuggets’ 107-100 downing of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jerami Grant scored 19 points and Nikola Jokic added 17 with 13 rebounds to help Denver win without Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and Gary Harris Jr. The Timberwolves dropped their sixth in a row despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ game-high 28 points.MIAMI (AP) — Kendrick Nunn provided 25 points and James Johnson added 22 on 9-for-11 shooting as the Miami Heat outlasted Sacramento, 118-113 in overtime. Goran Dragic scored 18 as the Heat improved their league-best home record to 19-1. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which is 7-0 in OT.ATLANTA (AP) — Norman Powell furnished 17 of his 27 points in the final period as the Toronto Raptors hung on to beat the Atlanta Hawks, 122-117. Fred VanVleet had 20 points, including three free throws with 14.2 left after Toronto blew most of a 21-point lead. Trae Young had 42 points and 15 assists for Atlanta, which pulled within 117-115.Monday ScoresTOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal (1)Baylor 61 Oklahoma 57Final (14)West Virginia 97 Texas 59NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal Washington 106 Detroit 100Final Toronto 122 Atlanta 117Final Philadelphia 117 Brooklyn 111Final Milwaukee 111 Chicago 98Final New Orleans 126 Memphis 116Final New York 106 Cleveland 86Final Oklahoma City 112 Houston 107Final Orlando 106 Charlotte 83Final OT Miami 118 Sacramento 113Final Boston 139 L.A. Lakers 107Final Denver 107 Minnesota 100Final Utah 118 Indiana 88Final San Antonio 120 Phoenix 118Final OT Portland 129 Golden State 124

Tuesday Sports Headlines

Golden Plains 52, Western Plains-Healy 51

Inman 46, Hutchinson Central Christian 45

Maur Hill - Mount Academy 57, Silver Lake 47

Golden Plains 59, Western Plains-Healy 11

South Haven 67, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 23

Hutchinson Trinity 50, Southeast Saline 23

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Monday's ScoresBy The Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Galena 36, Pittsburg Colgan 34Golden Plains 52, Western Plains-Healy 51Stafford 71, Cunningham 45<h2>Adolph Rupp Tournament=</h2>Garden Plain 73, Rose Hill 61Haven 84, Winfield 57<h2>Burrton Tournament=</h2>Berean Academy 61, Burrton 14Inman 46, Hutchinson Central Christian 45<h2>FHL Tournament=</h2>Mission Valley 51, Osage City 37Fredonia Tournament=Bluestem 65, Fredonia 61Cherryvale 58, Neodesha 30Girard 64, Yates Center 35Iola 59, Douglass 38<h2>Hoisington Tournament=</h2>Ellsworth 59, Otis-Bison 25<h2>McLouth Tournament=</h2>Maur Hill - Mount Academy 57, Silver Lake 47McLouth 48, Riverside 31<h2>NPL Tournament=</h2>Lincoln 44, Rock Hills 41Natoma 60, Wilson 44Pike Valley 59, Chase 23St. John's Beloit-Tipton 66, Tescott 38Thunder Ridge 53, Southern Cloud 34<h2>Southeast Lancer Classic=</h2>Erie 49, Columbus 35<h2>Sterling invitational Tournament=</h2>Lyons 61, Russell 20Sterling 57, Smoky Valley 35<h2>Tonganoxie Tournament=</h2>DeSoto 61, Tonganoxie 50Olathe West 81, Bonner Springs 51Wamego 60, Maranatha Academy 52<h2>Twin Valley Tournament=</h2>Axtell 48, Washington County 47Frankfort 58, Clifton-Clyde 53Hanover 56, Centralia 49Valley Heights 54, BV Randolph 37<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Central Plains 98, Macksville 8Chetopa 53, Parsons 52Cunningham 57, Stafford 29Golden Plains 59, Western Plains-Healy 11Jefferson North 59, Valley Falls 22<h2>FHL Tournament=</h2>Mission Valley 53, Council Grove 49<h2>Fredonia Tournament=</h2>Fredonia 43, Neodesha 28Girard 41, Bluestem 29Iola 56, Yates Center 37Hoisington Tournament=Victoria 35, Ellsworth 33<h2>HPL Tournament=</h2>Quarterfinal=Cimarron 57, Lakin 50Stanton County 59, Sublette 32Syracuse 50, Southwestern Hts. 26<h2>MCL Tournament=</h2>Quarterfinal=Ellis 59, Smith Center 48Hoxie 79, Norton 43Phillipsburg 61, Oakley 49Trego 63, Hays-TMP-Marian 48<h2>NPL Tournament=</h2>Lincoln 30, Lakeside 27Osborne 56, Chase 24Pike Valley 34, Wilson 26Rock Hills 39, Tescott 29Southern Cloud 40, Natoma 16<h2>SCBL Tournament=</h2>South Haven 67, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 23West Elk 65, Caldwell 40Quarterfinal=Argonia 39, Udall 28<h2>Southeast Lancer Classic=</h2>Columbus 48, Erie 30St. Paul 67, Jayhawk Linn 22<h2>Sterling invitational Tournament=</h2>Hutchinson Trinity 50, Southeast Saline 23Lyons 36, Russell 35<h2>TVL Tournament=</h2>Quarterfinal=Centralia 56, BV Randolph 44Frankfort 44, Hanover 41Valley Heights 48, Doniphan West 30___Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

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Kansas State (8-9, 1-4) vs. No. 3 Kansas (14-3, 4-1)

Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Kansas presents a tough challenge for Kansas State. Kansas State has won one of its two games against ranked teams this season. Kansas has moved up to No. 3 in the latest AP rankings following wins over Oklahoma and Texas last week.

SUPER SENIORS: Kansas State’s Cartier Diarra, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien have combined to account for 53 percent of the team’s scoring this season, including 70 percent of all Wildcats points over the last five games.

DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS: The Jayhawks have given up only 56.4 points per game to conference opponents so far, an improvement from the 62 per game they gave up in non-conference play.

CREATING OFFENSE: Diarra has made or assisted on 48 percent of all Kansas State field goals over the last three games. The senior guard has accounted for 21 field goals and 11 assists in those games.

SCORING THRESHOLDS: Kansas State is 6-0 when it puts up 67 or more points and 2-9 when falling short of 67. Kansas is 11-0 when it scores at least 71 points and 3-3 on the year, otherwise.

UNDEFEATED WHEN: The Jayhawks are 11-0 when they score at least 71 points and 3-3 when they fall shy of that total. The Wildcats are 6-0 when they score at least 67 points and 2-9 on the year when falling short of 67.

DID YOU KNOW: The Kansas defense has allowed only 60.6 points per game to opponents this season, ranking the Jayhawks 16th among Division I teams. The Kansas State offense has averaged 65.6 points through 17 games (ranked 272nd, nationally).

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 </figure>Kansas State (8-9, 1-4) vs. No. 3 Kansas (14-3, 4-1)Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Kansas presents a tough challenge for Kansas State. Kansas State has won one of its two games against ranked teams this season. Kansas has moved up to No. 3 in the latest AP rankings following wins over Oklahoma and Texas last week.SUPER SENIORS: Kansas State’s Cartier Diarra, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien have combined to account for 53 percent of the team’s scoring this season, including 70 percent of all Wildcats points over the last five games.DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS: The Jayhawks have given up only 56.4 points per game to conference opponents so far, an improvement from the 62 per game they gave up in non-conference play.CREATING OFFENSE: Diarra has made or assisted on 48 percent of all Kansas State field goals over the last three games. The senior guard has accounted for 21 field goals and 11 assists in those games.SCORING THRESHOLDS: Kansas State is 6-0 when it puts up 67 or more points and 2-9 when falling short of 67. Kansas is 11-0 when it scores at least 71 points and 3-3 on the year, otherwise.UNDEFEATED WHEN: The Jayhawks are 11-0 when they score at least 71 points and 3-3 when they fall shy of that total. The Wildcats are 6-0 when they score at least 67 points and 2-9 on the year when falling short of 67.DID YOU KNOW: The Kansas defense has allowed only 60.6 points per game to opponents this season, ranking the Jayhawks 16th among Division I teams. The Kansas State offense has averaged 65.6 points through 17 games (ranked 272nd, nationally).

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Others receiving votes: Wichita St. 94, LSU 83, Michigan 73, N. Iowa 42, Ohio St. 36, Stanford 28, Wisconsin 28, Penn St. 24, Florida 21, Liberty 21, Arkansas 19, Creighton 13, Duquesne 13, Virginia 13, Purdue 9, ETSU 6, Indiana 6, Southern Cal 4, BYU 2, Marquette 2, Harvard 1.

Record Pts Prv1. Baylor (33) 15-1 1591 22. Gonzaga (31) 20-1 1588 13. Kansas (1) 14-3 1470 64. San Diego St. 19-0 1422 75. Florida St. 16-2 1335 96. Louisville 15-3 1303 117. Dayton 16-2 1139 138. Duke 15-3 1065 39. Villanova 14-3 1055 1410. Seton Hall 14-4 1034 1811. Michigan St. 14-4 1004 1512. Oregon 15-4 886 813. Butler 15-3 867 514. West Virginia 14-3 758 1215. Kentucky 13-4 755 1016. Auburn 15-2 637 417. Maryland 14-4 525 1718. Texas Tech 12-5 399 2319. Iowa 13-5 398 —20. Memphis 14-3 394 2221. Illinois 13-5 280 2422. Arizona 13-5 225 —23. Colorado 14-4 154 2024. Rutgers 14-4 152 —25. Houston 14-4 151 —Others receiving votes: Wichita St. 94, LSU 83, Michigan 73, N. Iowa 42, Ohio St. 36, Stanford 28, Wisconsin 28, Penn St. 24, Florida 21, Liberty 21, Arkansas 19, Creighton 13, Duquesne 13, Virginia 13, Purdue 9, ETSU 6, Indiana 6, Southern Cal 4, BYU 2, Marquette 2, Harvard 1.

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Mitch Holthus call of the final minutes of the AFC Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes tiptoed down the sideline for a game-turning touchdown, added three TD passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl in a half-century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship. In two weeks in Miami, they will play San Francisco. Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was his 27-yard tap dance down the left sideline late in the first half that gave the Chiefs their first lead. From there, they outran the run-oriented Titans and star back Derrick Henry.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs ended a long Super Bowl wait by beating the Tennessee Titans for the AFC championship. That means the end of a long wait for Andy Reid, who hasn't been to the big game since guiding Philadelphia to the Super Bowl after the 2004 season. The Chiefs came within a hair of making it last season, when they lost in overtime to the Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium. They finished the job this time behind Patrick Mahomes and the rest of their big-name stars.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even the bookies are having a problem making a favorite in the Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are pick 'em at many sports books in Las Vegas, while the Chiefs are 1-point favorites at others. An attractive betting matchup plus legal betting in 13 other states means more money will likely be wagered legally on the game than ever before. There will be plenty of other bets offered on the game, including hundreds of props and an over/under total that was initially set at 52 points.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped to his knees and pretended to urinate like a dog on the field when being introduced at the start of the AFC championship game against the Tennessee Titans. It was reminiscent of what Mississippi receiver Elijah Moore was flagged for in a college game against Mississippi State on Thanksgiving. Moore pretended to urinate in the end zone after scoring a potential tying touchdown in the final minute of the Egg Bowl. After a 15-yard penalty against Moore, Ole Miss kicker Luke Logan missed a longer-than-usual extra point in a 21-20 loss. The Chiefs fell behind 10-0 to the Titans before getting on the scoreboard with a touchdown by Hill.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kyler Edwards had 22 points coming off the highest-scoring game of his career and No. 23 Texas Tech pulled away from Iowa State in the second half of a 72-52 victory. The sophomore was 5 of 6 from 3-point range after scoring 24 points in a victory at Kansas State that stopped a two-game skid. Texas Tech went on an 18-2 run in the second half. The Cyclones missed their first 15 attempts from 3-point range and finished 3 of 22. Tyrese Haliburton led the Cyclones with 13 points.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years after cruising to a 37-20 win over the Green Bay Packers. Raheem Mostert ran for 220 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries, including 160 yards and three TDs by halftime to help San Francisco take a 27-0 lead into the locker room. The Niners racked up 285 yards rushing while Jimmy Garoppolo threw just eight times, completing six for 77 yards.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rain has caused outdoor matches to be suspended or delayed on the first day of the Australian Open, but it didn’t stop Serena Williams, defending women’s champ Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer from winning their matches at Rod Laver Arena. Williams began her latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0, 6-3 victory after Osaka won in straight sets. Federer cruised to a straight-sets victory as he seeks his 21st Grand Slam singles crown.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes tiptoed down the sideline for a game-turning touchdown, added three TD passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl in a half-century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship. In two weeks in Miami, they will play San Francisco. Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was his 27-yard tap dance down the left sideline late in the first half that gave the Chiefs their first lead. From there, they outran the run-oriented Titans and star back Derrick Henry.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs ended a long Super Bowl wait by beating the Tennessee Titans for the AFC championship. That means the end of a long wait for Andy Reid, who hasn't been to the big game since guiding Philadelphia to the Super Bowl after the 2004 season. The Chiefs came within a hair of making it last season, when they lost in overtime to the Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium. They finished the job this time behind Patrick Mahomes and the rest of their big-name stars.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even the bookies are having a problem making a favorite in the Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are pick 'em at many sports books in Las Vegas, while the Chiefs are 1-point favorites at others. An attractive betting matchup plus legal betting in 13 other states means more money will likely be wagered legally on the game than ever before. There will be plenty of other bets offered on the game, including hundreds of props and an over/under total that was initially set at 52 points.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped to his knees and pretended to urinate like a dog on the field when being introduced at the start of the AFC championship game against the Tennessee Titans. It was reminiscent of what Mississippi receiver Elijah Moore was flagged for in a college game against Mississippi State on Thanksgiving. Moore pretended to urinate in the end zone after scoring a potential tying touchdown in the final minute of the Egg Bowl. After a 15-yard penalty against Moore, Ole Miss kicker Luke Logan missed a longer-than-usual extra point in a 21-20 loss. The Chiefs fell behind 10-0 to the Titans before getting on the scoreboard with a touchdown by Hill.LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kyler Edwards had 22 points coming off the highest-scoring game of his career and No. 23 Texas Tech pulled away from Iowa State in the second half of a 72-52 victory. The sophomore was 5 of 6 from 3-point range after scoring 24 points in a victory at Kansas State that stopped a two-game skid. Texas Tech went on an 18-2 run in the second half. The Cyclones missed their first 15 attempts from 3-point range and finished 3 of 22. Tyrese Haliburton led the Cyclones with 13 points.National HeadlinesSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years after cruising to a 37-20 win over the Green Bay Packers. Raheem Mostert ran for 220 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries, including 160 yards and three TDs by halftime to help San Francisco take a 27-0 lead into the locker room. The Niners racked up 285 yards rushing while Jimmy Garoppolo threw just eight times, completing six for 77 yards.MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rain has caused outdoor matches to be suspended or delayed on the first day of the Australian Open, but it didn’t stop Serena Williams, defending women’s champ Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer from winning their matches at Rod Laver Arena. Williams began her latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0, 6-3 victory after Osaka won in straight sets. Federer cruised to a straight-sets victory as he seeks his 21st Grand Slam singles crown.Sunday ScoresNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal Kansas City 35 Tennessee 24Final San Francisco 37 Green Bay 20NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal San Antonio 107 Miami 102Final Indiana 115 Denver 107

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid sat inside a small dorm room on the campus of Missouri Western State six months ago, right as training camp got underway, and lamented for a moment how close his Kansas City Chiefs came to the Super Bowl last season.

On Sunday, the coach affably known as “Big Red” was at the epicenter of a big party.

After guiding his team through a litany of injuries this season, including a scary knee injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Reid pushed the Chiefs across the finish line. They rallied from an early 10-point hole against the Tennessee Titans for a 35-24 victory in the AFC title game that earned the Chiefs their first trip to the Super Bowl in five decades.

“Driving us through training camp and into the season, when you have great expectations like this team has, to be sitting here today, that’s a challenge — a lot of things have to happen,” Reid said. “Guys have to be able to check their egos at the door. There are ups and downs, not getting down on each other. I’m proud of the guys for doing all of that.”

Now, Reid is headed back to the big game for the first time since the 2004 season, when his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New England Patriots. Only his good friend Dick Vermeil went longer between trips to the Super Bowl.

“He’s no-doubt a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and he’s going to his second Super Bowl and hopefully get a victory,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said, “and as a family, we’re as excited about him getting a chance to get that victory.”

Reid made it back with a steady hand. Creative play-calling. Unwavering confidence.

“We go out there every single day and we see Coach Reid and how much work he puts in, and it transfers to this whole team,” said Mahomes, who threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns while running 27 yards for another score — a tight-rope walk down the sideline that will surely fill playoff highlight reels for years to come.

“We’re going to go out there and take advantage of every day until we get to the Super Bowl,” Mahomes added, “and we’re going to go out there and play our best football.”

After falling behind by double-digits for the third consecutive playoff game, Reid managed to keep the sideline calm — just as he did when the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 hole in the divisional round against Houston. He stuck to the game plan, managed to get Mahomes and the offense going, and the result was a 28-point run that put Tennessee on its heels.

The Chiefs capped their first AFC championship since the 1969 season by beating the Titans at their own game, running Damien Williams for a series of first downs that drained the clock and prevented any notion of a comeback.

When the Chiefs forced a turnover on downs to seal the victory, Reid walked all the way down to the 10-yard line to catch defensive tackle Chris Jones coming off the field. They hugged each other tightly, then Reid walked over and did the same to Terrell Suggs, the veteran defensive end who joined the Chiefs in the final couple weeks of the regular season.

“I’ve thought about this a lot. Nobody deserves it more than Andy,” Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said this week. “He’s such a great coach. To not have a Super Bowl win under his belt – this would be huge. I don’t know if I’d stop crying with him. I’d probably hug him forever. I’m just so proud of what he’s done and everything he’s done in his career.”

The hugs continued Sunday as the clock hit zero and players rushed onto the field.

“The way Coach Reid does things, coming in 2013, we’re lucky to have this guy to even come into this small-market team,” Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt said. “The only thing we ever heard was ‘small market, small market, small market,’ and then all of a sudden, Andy Reid is here and it’s crazy. It’s kind of changed the trajectory.

“Of course you want to win one for Big Red,” added Colquitt, the longest-tenured member of the team. “Everybody says he’s a player’s coach and I don’t think that exists. He’s just a man that wants to make other men and win a championship.”

Gone amid the celebration Sunday were those memories that Reid carried to training camp of the Chiefs’ overtime loss to the Patriots last season, when their offense never got a chance with the ball. They were blown away in the confetti that fell over his head as he raised the Lamar Hunt Trophy, named in honor of the late founder of the Chiefs franchise.

After a long and agonizing wait, the Chiefs were finally headed back to the Super Bowl.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid sat inside a small dorm room on the campus of Missouri Western State six months ago, right as training camp got underway, and lamented for a moment how close his Kansas City Chiefs came to the Super Bowl last season.On Sunday, the coach affably known as “Big Red” was at the epicenter of a big party.After guiding his team through a litany of injuries this season, including a scary knee injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Reid pushed the Chiefs across the finish line. They rallied from an early 10-point hole against the Tennessee Titans for a 35-24 victory in the AFC title game that earned the Chiefs their first trip to the Super Bowl in five decades.“Driving us through training camp and into the season, when you have great expectations like this team has, to be sitting here today, that’s a challenge — a lot of things have to happen,” Reid said. “Guys have to be able to check their egos at the door. There are ups and downs, not getting down on each other. I’m proud of the guys for doing all of that.”Now, Reid is headed back to the big game for the first time since the 2004 season, when his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New England Patriots. Only his good friend Dick Vermeil went longer between trips to the Super Bowl.“He’s no-doubt a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and he’s going to his second Super Bowl and hopefully get a victory,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said, “and as a family, we’re as excited about him getting a chance to get that victory.”Reid made it back with a steady hand. Creative play-calling. Unwavering confidence.“We go out there every single day and we see Coach Reid and how much work he puts in, and it transfers to this whole team,” said Mahomes, who threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns while running 27 yards for another score — a tight-rope walk down the sideline that will surely fill playoff highlight reels for years to come.“We’re going to go out there and take advantage of every day until we get to the Super Bowl,” Mahomes added, “and we’re going to go out there and play our best football.”They did that for a long stretch Sunday.After falling behind by double-digits for the third consecutive playoff game, Reid managed to keep the sideline calm — just as he did when the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 hole in the divisional round against Houston. He stuck to the game plan, managed to get Mahomes and the offense going, and the result was a 28-point run that put Tennessee on its heels.The Chiefs capped their first AFC championship since the 1969 season by beating the Titans at their own game, running Damien Williams for a series of first downs that drained the clock and prevented any notion of a comeback.When the Chiefs forced a turnover on downs to seal the victory, Reid walked all the way down to the 10-yard line to catch defensive tackle Chris Jones coming off the field. They hugged each other tightly, then Reid walked over and did the same to Terrell Suggs, the veteran defensive end who joined the Chiefs in the final couple weeks of the regular season.“I’ve thought about this a lot. Nobody deserves it more than Andy,” Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said this week. “He’s such a great coach. To not have a Super Bowl win under his belt – this would be huge. I don’t know if I’d stop crying with him. I’d probably hug him forever. I’m just so proud of what he’s done and everything he’s done in his career.”The hugs continued Sunday as the clock hit zero and players rushed onto the field.“The way Coach Reid does things, coming in 2013, we’re lucky to have this guy to even come into this small-market team,” Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt said. “The only thing we ever heard was ‘small market, small market, small market,’ and then all of a sudden, Andy Reid is here and it’s crazy. It’s kind of changed the trajectory.“Of course you want to win one for Big Red,” added Colquitt, the longest-tenured member of the team. “Everybody says he’s a player’s coach and I don’t think that exists. He’s just a man that wants to make other men and win a championship.”Gone amid the celebration Sunday were those memories that Reid carried to training camp of the Chiefs’ overtime loss to the Patriots last season, when their offense never got a chance with the ball. They were blown away in the confetti that fell over his head as he raised the Lamar Hunt Trophy, named in honor of the late founder of the Chiefs franchise.After a long and agonizing wait, the Chiefs were finally headed back to the Super Bowl.Reid was headed back, too.

Chiefs’ Reid headed back to Super Bowl after long absence

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan received the NFC championship trophy from his Super Bowl-winning father Mike and raised it to the sky.

The San Francisco 49ers have gone on a surprising journey from No. 2 pick in the draft to one of the last two teams standing. They have one of the most unlikely playoff heroes to thank for it.

Journeyman Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219072481496977409?s=20" target="_blank">four touchdowns&nbsp;</a>to make quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday.

“I did have a lot of doubters and naysayers,” said Mostert, who has been cut seven times in his career. “Now I get to actually tell them, ‘Look where I’m at now.’

The Niners (15-3) also had their skeptics after winning just 10 games in the first two seasons under Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.

But they put pieces and systems in place during those rough two seasons and now have advanced to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in seven years. The Niners will play the Kansas City Chiefs in two weeks in Miami when Shanahan tries to join his father as coaching champions.

“It was pretty special,” Shanahan said of getting handed the trophy from his father at the postgame ceremony. “To get a trophy handed to you by anyone is really cool. ... It was pretty cool it happened there at the end.”

After giving a second thorough beating of the season to Rodgers and the Packers (14-4, the 49ers are the third team to make it to the Super Bowl a year after winning four or fewer games.

Cincinnati did it in 1988 and the Rams 1999, with the Rams the only team to go from four wins to a championship in one year.

“It’s still kind of surreal,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “With the stuff this team has gone through, this organization, it’s special. Its the pinnacle of football right here.”

Bosa, the prize for last year’s rough season as the No. 2 overall pick, helped set the tone when he ended Green Bay’s second drive of the game with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219047713334910976?s=20" target="_blank">13-yard sack of Rodgers</a>.

Mostert, a former special teams standout, did much of the rest in a remarkable redemption story for a former surfer who carried the ball only eight times in his first three seasons in the NFL while bouncing between teams.

But he has become a key part of the NFC’s top team this year, leading the Niners with 772 yards rushing in the regular season and delivering a performance for the ages in the NFC title game.

He had the second-most yards rushing in a playoff game to Eric Dickerson’s 248 for the Rams on Jan. 4, 1986, and was the first player to rush for at least four TDs and 200 yards in a playoff game.

He got started when he&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219045958433951745?s=20" target="_blank">burst 36 yards&nbsp;</a>on a third-and-8 trap play to open the scoring on San Francisco’s second drive and kept ripping off long runs behind impressive blocking.

“He’s so fast,” tackle Joe Staley said. “He’s incredibly fast. He’s fearless going through the hole. He has trust in the linemen to block it up. He’s a great running back.”

He&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219054375114424320?s=20" target="_blank">added TD runs of 9&nbsp;</a>and 18 yards in the second quarter and had&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219057577322893312?s=20" target="_blank">160 yards rushing&nbsp;</a>at the half, becoming the only player in NFL history to rush for at least 150 yards and three TDs in the first half of a playoff game.

Mostert added a 22-yard TD run in the third quarter.

“The lanes that we saw and the way he was running we just wanted to keep feeding him,” Shanahan said. “I know he was feeling it. That wasn’t too hard to see.”

Rodgers and the Packers were unable to match that performance as they got overwhelmed by San Francisco’s dominant front for a second time this season.

Rodgers had a career-low 3.15 yards per attempt in a 37-8 loss here back in November and wasn’t much better in the first half of the rematch.

He&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219056333028089861?s=20" target="_blank">lost a snap from center&nbsp;</a>to end Green Bay’s only promising drive of the half, threw an&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219060617161560065?s=20" target="_blank">interception to Emmanuel Moseley&nbsp;</a>late in the half and didn’t convert his first third down of the season — in 18 attempts — against the Niners until connecting on a 6-yard pass to Aaron Jones on the opening drive of the second quarter.

“We just weren’t very consistent the first half,” Rodgers said. “Made a couple of mistakes personally that hurt us and kind of let it get away from us.”

Rodgers capped that drive with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219068936991363072?s=20" target="_blank">9-yard TD pass&nbsp;</a>to Jones, but the game was too far out of hand by that point.

He led Green Bay to two more TDs and finished with 326 yards passing, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Packers lost the NFC title game for the third time since their last Super Bowl trip following the 2010 season.

“Right now, they are the gold standard in the NFC,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of the 49ers.

The Niners asked very little of Garoppolo, who threw only eight passes thanks to the big-play running game and lopsided score. He went 24 minutes of game time between his sixth and seventh passes and finished with six completions for 77 yards. It was tied for the second fewest passes thrown in a playoff game. Miami threw six and seven passes on the Super Bowl following the 1973 season.

Rodgers’ two TD passes gave him 40 in his playoff career, breaking Brett Favre’s franchise record of 39. Rodgers also has seven straight playoff games with at least two TD throws, one shy of Joe Flacco’s record.

Packers: S Adrian Amos left after injuring his pectoral muscle in the first half. ... CB Jaire Alexander left in the second half with a thumb injury.

49ers: RB Tevin Coleman left in the first half with a shoulder injury.

49ers: The team’s seventh appearance in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs on Feb. 2.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan received the NFC championship trophy from his Super Bowl-winning father Mike and raised it to the sky.The San Francisco 49ers have gone on a surprising journey from No. 2 pick in the draft to one of the last two teams standing. They have one of the most unlikely playoff heroes to thank for it.Journeyman Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219072481496977409?s=20" target="_blank">four touchdowns&nbsp;</a>to make quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday.“I did have a lot of doubters and naysayers,” said Mostert, who has been cut seven times in his career. “Now I get to actually tell them, ‘Look where I’m at now.’“I never gave up on my dreams.”The Niners (15-3) also had their skeptics after winning just 10 games in the first two seasons under Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.But they put pieces and systems in place during those rough two seasons and now have advanced to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in seven years. The Niners will play the Kansas City Chiefs in two weeks in Miami when Shanahan tries to join his father as coaching champions.“It was pretty special,” Shanahan said of getting handed the trophy from his father at the postgame ceremony. “To get a trophy handed to you by anyone is really cool. ... It was pretty cool it happened there at the end.”After giving a second thorough beating of the season to Rodgers and the Packers (14-4, the 49ers are the third team to make it to the Super Bowl a year after winning four or fewer games.Cincinnati did it in 1988 and the Rams 1999, with the Rams the only team to go from four wins to a championship in one year.“It’s still kind of surreal,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “With the stuff this team has gone through, this organization, it’s special. Its the pinnacle of football right here.”Bosa, the prize for last year’s rough season as the No. 2 overall pick, helped set the tone when he ended Green Bay’s second drive of the game with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219047713334910976?s=20" target="_blank">13-yard sack of Rodgers</a>.Mostert, a former special teams standout, did much of the rest in a remarkable redemption story for a former surfer who carried the ball only eight times in his first three seasons in the NFL while bouncing between teams.But he has become a key part of the NFC’s top team this year, leading the Niners with 772 yards rushing in the regular season and delivering a performance for the ages in the NFC title game.He had the second-most yards rushing in a playoff game to Eric Dickerson’s 248 for the Rams on Jan. 4, 1986, and was the first player to rush for at least four TDs and 200 yards in a playoff game.He got started when he&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219045958433951745?s=20" target="_blank">burst 36 yards&nbsp;</a>on a third-and-8 trap play to open the scoring on San Francisco’s second drive and kept ripping off long runs behind impressive blocking.“He’s so fast,” tackle Joe Staley said. “He’s incredibly fast. He’s fearless going through the hole. He has trust in the linemen to block it up. He’s a great running back.”He&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219054375114424320?s=20" target="_blank">added TD runs of 9&nbsp;</a>and 18 yards in the second quarter and had&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219057577322893312?s=20" target="_blank">160 yards rushing&nbsp;</a>at the half, becoming the only player in NFL history to rush for at least 150 yards and three TDs in the first half of a playoff game.Mostert added a 22-yard TD run in the third quarter.“The lanes that we saw and the way he was running we just wanted to keep feeding him,” Shanahan said. “I know he was feeling it. That wasn’t too hard to see.”Rodgers and the Packers were unable to match that performance as they got overwhelmed by San Francisco’s dominant front for a second time this season.Rodgers had a career-low 3.15 yards per attempt in a 37-8 loss here back in November and wasn’t much better in the first half of the rematch.He&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219056333028089861?s=20" target="_blank">lost a snap from center&nbsp;</a>to end Green Bay’s only promising drive of the half, threw an&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219060617161560065?s=20" target="_blank">interception to Emmanuel Moseley&nbsp;</a>late in the half and didn’t convert his first third down of the season — in 18 attempts — against the Niners until connecting on a 6-yard pass to Aaron Jones on the opening drive of the second quarter.“We just weren’t very consistent the first half,” Rodgers said. “Made a couple of mistakes personally that hurt us and kind of let it get away from us.”Rodgers capped that drive with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1219068936991363072?s=20" target="_blank">9-yard TD pass&nbsp;</a>to Jones, but the game was too far out of hand by that point.He led Green Bay to two more TDs and finished with 326 yards passing, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Packers lost the NFC title game for the third time since their last Super Bowl trip following the 2010 season.“Right now, they are the gold standard in the NFC,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of the 49ers.QUIET DAYThe Niners asked very little of Garoppolo, who threw only eight passes thanks to the big-play running game and lopsided score. He went 24 minutes of game time between his sixth and seventh passes and finished with six completions for 77 yards. It was tied for the second fewest passes thrown in a playoff game. Miami threw six and seven passes on the Super Bowl following the 1973 season.PASSING FAVRERodgers’ two TD passes gave him 40 in his playoff career, breaking Brett Favre’s franchise record of 39. Rodgers also has seven straight playoff games with at least two TD throws, one shy of Joe Flacco’s record.INJURIESPackers: S Adrian Amos left after injuring his pectoral muscle in the first half. ... CB Jaire Alexander left in the second half with a thumb injury.49ers: RB Tevin Coleman left in the first half with a shoulder injury.UP NEXT49ers: The team’s seventh appearance in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs on Feb. 2.

Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers

🎥Chiefs Rewind with Mitch Holthus after win over Titans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — With his best imitation of a tightrope walker, Patrick Mahomes high-wired the Kansas City Chiefs into their first Super Bowl in a half-century.

Oh sure, Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was his 27-yard tap dance down the left sideline late in the first half that gave the Chiefs their first lead. From there, they outran the run-oriented Titans and star back Derrick Henry for a 35-24 victory Sunday in the AFC championship.

At last, for the first time since 1970 and the third time overall, the Chiefs (14-4) are Super Bowl bound.

In two weeks in Miami, they will play the winner of the NFC title game between Green Bay and San Francisco.

“I mean, it’s amazing. It really is,” Mahomes said. “To be here, to be a part of Chiefs Kingdom and to be able to do it here at Arrowhead, these people deserve it. And, we’re not done yet.”

Adding to the joy of the achievement, coach Andy Reid and owner Clark Hunt accepted the Lamar Hunt Trophy — named after his father — emblematic of the AFC title. It was handed over to them by Chiefs Hall of Famer Bobby Bell, with Mahomes and safety Tyrann Mathieu jumping for joy on the makeshift stage.

Next up: chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

“Chiefs Kingdom, we are going to the Super Bowl,″ Hunt said.

“It’s awesome,″ Reid said, asking the crowd to chant ”How about those Chiefs?″

The Chiefs lost in the very first Super Bowl, 35-10 to the Green Bay Packers. But they charged back three years later to beat Minnesota 23-7 behind Len Dawson, Otis Taylor and animated coach Hank Stram famously urging his team to “keep matriculating the ball down the field, boys!”

As they had done in their past three “elimination″ games, the sixth-seeded Titans (11-8) got started quickly. The difference at Arrowhead as opposed to Houston, New England and Baltimore was that the Chiefs had Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Damien Williams on offense, and a vastly upgraded defense from when they lost in last year’s AFC title game. Henry was held to 7 yards rushing in the second half.

“They were doubling all these guys,″ Mahomes said of his spectacular TD run on which he barely stayed in bounds. “I just ran it and got some good blocking at the end and found a way to get in the end zone.″

A week after they overcame a 24-0 deficit against Houston, the Chiefs had to rally again.

Down 10-0 and 17-7, Kansas City didn’t flinch, building a 35-17 lead while controlling the clock with a strong ground game. Naturally, Mahomes complemented that with sharp passing, spreading the ball on short and deep throws. The dagger came with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1219027713408806919" target="_blank">60-yard completion to Watkins</a>&nbsp;for the Chiefs’ 28th straight point midway in the final period.

Mahomes thrust both arms in the air as the crowd sang “I Want To Dance With Somebody.″

That somebody will be either the 49ers or Packers in two weeks. They were deciding the NFC crown later Sunday in California.

After taking a 3-0 lead on Greg Joseph’s first field goal — with Tennessee’s penchant for scoring in the red zone, he hadn’t been called upon in his previous four games with the team — the Titans got a huge break. Bashaud Breeland appeared to make a diving interception, but replay review showed the ball hitting the ground.

Helped by consecutive offside penalties and a a fourth-down pass to Adam Humphries for his first career playoff reception, the Titans converted on, what else,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218994381509627904" target="_blank">Henry’s 4-yard run.</a>

Then the Chiefs got rolling, scoring on three successive series.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218998210682769408" target="_blank">Hill took it in on a shovel pass,</a>&nbsp;later beat top Titans cornerback Logan Ryan for a 20-yard reception, and Mahomes finished the half with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/0ap3000001097668/Can-t-Miss-Play-Mahomes-magical-TD-run-sends-Arrowhead-Stadium-into-a-frenzy" target="_blank">his brilliant jaunt down the left sideline</a>&nbsp;with half the Tennessee defense seemingly expecting him to step out of bounds.

That gave the Chiefs a 21-17 lead. It went to 28-17 on Williams’ 3-yard run to cap a seven-minute drive. Then Watkins toasted Logan for the clinching long pass.

Henry was held to 69 yards on 19 carries after rushing for 588 yards in the past three games as an unstoppable force.

“That’s what we were able to do coming in,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of his team’s running game entering the AFC title game.

“We weren’t (able to do that against KC). I felt we competed all the way there until the end. We got a stop, the offense gets the ball back and they fought. You don’t prepare these types of speeches to talk to the team about at the end of the season or to talk to you guys (reporters) about the end of the season. That’s where we’re at.”

The Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday. Mahomes had 53 of those yards and also was 23 for 35 for 294 yards passing.

Reid goes back to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2004 season, when his Eagles lost to New England. That gap is second longest to Dick Vermeil’s hiatus

Last week, Henry threw a jump pass for a touchdown against Baltimore. On Sunday,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Titans/status/1219003305109741569" target="_blank">Dennis Kelly&nbsp;</a>emulated his coach, Mike Vrabel. He sneaked free for Ryan Tannehill’s lob, falling back awkwardly but holding on for Tennessee’s second TD. The backup tackle is the only offensive lineman since 2000 with two TDs receiving in a season. He also had one against Jacksonville.

Vrabel caught 12 touchdown passes as a linebacker, including one in the Super Bowl when his Patriots beat Reid’s Eagles.

Displaying the gambling nature of both coaches, fourth-down conversions were key on early scoring drives.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218993907943391232" target="_blank">Humphries,&nbsp;</a>who missed the last six games with an ankle problem, caught a 3-yarder on fourth-and-2 at the KC 29. Two plays later, Henry scored.

On the Chiefs’ ensuing possession, they went on fourth-and-2 from the Titans 28. Travis Kelce’s 4-yard reception continued a march to Hill’s first TD.

Titans: Figuring out if they ran out of gas or were beaten by a more talented team as they head into the offseason.

Chiefs: The Tomahawk Chop will be heard at Hard Rock Stadium in the Super Bowl.

Full Story will be uploaded soon from the Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — With his best imitation of a tightrope walker, Patrick Mahomes high-wired the Kansas City Chiefs into their first Super Bowl in a half-century.Oh sure, Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was his 27-yard tap dance down the left sideline late in the first half that gave the Chiefs their first lead. From there, they outran the run-oriented Titans and star back Derrick Henry for a 35-24 victory Sunday in the AFC championship.At last, for the first time since 1970 and the third time overall, the Chiefs (14-4) are Super Bowl bound.In two weeks in Miami, they will play the winner of the NFC title game between Green Bay and San Francisco.“I mean, it’s amazing. It really is,” Mahomes said. “To be here, to be a part of Chiefs Kingdom and to be able to do it here at Arrowhead, these people deserve it. And, we’re not done yet.”Adding to the joy of the achievement, coach Andy Reid and owner Clark Hunt accepted the Lamar Hunt Trophy — named after his father — emblematic of the AFC title. It was handed over to them by Chiefs Hall of Famer Bobby Bell, with Mahomes and safety Tyrann Mathieu jumping for joy on the makeshift stage.Next up: chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.“Chiefs Kingdom, we are going to the Super Bowl,″ Hunt said.“It’s awesome,″ Reid said, asking the crowd to chant ”How about those Chiefs?″The Chiefs lost in the very first Super Bowl, 35-10 to the Green Bay Packers. But they charged back three years later to beat Minnesota 23-7 behind Len Dawson, Otis Taylor and animated coach Hank Stram famously urging his team to “keep matriculating the ball down the field, boys!”As they had done in their past three “elimination″ games, the sixth-seeded Titans (11-8) got started quickly. The difference at Arrowhead as opposed to Houston, New England and Baltimore was that the Chiefs had Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Damien Williams on offense, and a vastly upgraded defense from when they lost in last year’s AFC title game. Henry was held to 7 yards rushing in the second half.“They were doubling all these guys,″ Mahomes said of his spectacular TD run on which he barely stayed in bounds. “I just ran it and got some good blocking at the end and found a way to get in the end zone.″A week after they overcame a 24-0 deficit against Houston, the Chiefs had to rally again.Down 10-0 and 17-7, Kansas City didn’t flinch, building a 35-17 lead while controlling the clock with a strong ground game. Naturally, Mahomes complemented that with sharp passing, spreading the ball on short and deep throws. The dagger came with a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1219027713408806919" target="_blank">60-yard completion to Watkins</a>&nbsp;for the Chiefs’ 28th straight point midway in the final period.Mahomes thrust both arms in the air as the crowd sang “I Want To Dance With Somebody.″That somebody will be either the 49ers or Packers in two weeks. They were deciding the NFC crown later Sunday in California.After taking a 3-0 lead on Greg Joseph’s first field goal — with Tennessee’s penchant for scoring in the red zone, he hadn’t been called upon in his previous four games with the team — the Titans got a huge break. Bashaud Breeland appeared to make a diving interception, but replay review showed the ball hitting the ground.Helped by consecutive offside penalties and a a fourth-down pass to Adam Humphries for his first career playoff reception, the Titans converted on, what else,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218994381509627904" target="_blank">Henry’s 4-yard run.</a>Then the Chiefs got rolling, scoring on three successive series.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218998210682769408" target="_blank">Hill took it in on a shovel pass,</a>&nbsp;later beat top Titans cornerback Logan Ryan for a 20-yard reception, and Mahomes finished the half with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/0ap3000001097668/Can-t-Miss-Play-Mahomes-magical-TD-run-sends-Arrowhead-Stadium-into-a-frenzy" target="_blank">his brilliant jaunt down the left sideline</a>&nbsp;with half the Tennessee defense seemingly expecting him to step out of bounds.That gave the Chiefs a 21-17 lead. It went to 28-17 on Williams’ 3-yard run to cap a seven-minute drive. Then Watkins toasted Logan for the clinching long pass.Henry was held to 69 yards on 19 carries after rushing for 588 yards in the past three games as an unstoppable force.“That’s what we were able to do coming in,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of his team’s running game entering the AFC title game.“We weren’t (able to do that against KC). I felt we competed all the way there until the end. We got a stop, the offense gets the ball back and they fought. You don’t prepare these types of speeches to talk to the team about at the end of the season or to talk to you guys (reporters) about the end of the season. That’s where we’re at.”The Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday. Mahomes had 53 of those yards and also was 23 for 35 for 294 yards passing.REID’S RETURNReid goes back to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2004 season, when his Eagles lost to New England. That gap is second longest to Dick Vermeil’s hiatusTRICKERYLast week, Henry threw a jump pass for a touchdown against Baltimore. On Sunday,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Titans/status/1219003305109741569" target="_blank">Dennis Kelly&nbsp;</a>emulated his coach, Mike Vrabel. He sneaked free for Ryan Tannehill’s lob, falling back awkwardly but holding on for Tennessee’s second TD. The backup tackle is the only offensive lineman since 2000 with two TDs receiving in a season. He also had one against Jacksonville.Vrabel caught 12 touchdown passes as a linebacker, including one in the Super Bowl when his Patriots beat Reid’s Eagles.FOURTH DOWNSDisplaying the gambling nature of both coaches, fourth-down conversions were key on early scoring drives.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1218993907943391232" target="_blank">Humphries,&nbsp;</a>who missed the last six games with an ankle problem, caught a 3-yarder on fourth-and-2 at the KC 29. Two plays later, Henry scored.On the Chiefs’ ensuing possession, they went on fourth-and-2 from the Titans 28. Travis Kelce’s 4-yard reception continued a march to Hill’s first TD.UP NEXTTitans: Figuring out if they ran out of gas or were beaten by a more talented team as they head into the offseason.Chiefs: The Tomahawk Chop will be heard at Hard Rock Stadium in the Super Bowl.Full Story will be uploaded soon from the Associated Press.

Kansas City Chiefs advance to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, beating Tennessee Titans 35-24 in AFC title game

&nbsp; STEVE CARPENTER -&nbsp;Hutchinson CC Sports Information

PRATT, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball 
team made the plays at the end of regulation to force overtime and did the same 
to force a second extra overtime period on Saturday night at 
Pratt.

Coach&nbsp; Steve Eck's comments after the Double Overtime loss to Pratt:

The No. 25 Blue Dragons fell just one play short, though, in 
the second overtime and dropped a 94-91 Jayhawk West decision to the 
Beavers.

The Blue Dragons fall to 15-4 overall, going to 6-4 in the 
Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons still are just one-half game out of first play in 
the Jayhawk West after Colby’s win over Barton also on Saturday. Pratt improves 
to 11-8 and 5-5 in the West.

The Blue Dragons will play host to Dodge City at 7:30 p.m. 
on Wednesday.

Trailing 76-73 late in regulation, Josh Baker hit a 
3-pointer to tie the game. Then D.J. Mitchell blocked a short Jamel Horton shot 
with 2 seconds remaining to force an extra session tied at 76. Trailing 87-84 in 
the first overtime, Baker tied the game with a 3-pointer after a D.J. Mitchell 
steal. Pratt then missed a 3-pointer and Tyler Brown blocked another Horton shot 
at the buzzer to go to the second overtime.

Jaden Okon hit a free throw with 4:17 left in the second 
extra session for a 90-89 Dragon lead. Pratt’s Zool Kueth hit a 3-pointer with 
2:54 to go to take a 92-90 lead and the Beavers never gave the lead up. Trailing 
92-21, the Blue Dragons made four huge stops in the final minute, but weren’t 
able to get that key second OT hoop. After the fourth stop, Hutch couldn’t 
corral the rebound and the Beavers got their 29th offensive rebound. Pratt 
converted that into two Kueth free throws with 7.9 seconds left for a 94-91 
lead. The Dragons couldn’t their final 3-pointer to go on the final possession 
of the game.

Rebounding was a key statistic for the Dragons. The Dragons 
were out-rebounded 57-41. The 29 offensive rebounds allowed turned into 88 Pratt 
shot attempts, 24 more than the Blue Dragons, and a 33-15 advantage in 
second-chance points. The 57 total boards and 29 offensive rebounds were 
opponent highs against the Blue Dragons this season.

Mitchell led the Blue Dragons offensively, reaching two 
milestones in the process. Mitchell had a game-high 22 points, hitting a 
season-high-tying five 3-point range. He reached the career 700-point mark, now 
with 706. He also became the 13th Blue Dragon in program history to reach 100 
career 3-pointers.

Freshman Majok Kuath recorded his third double-double this 
season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. He fouled out late in the first overtime. 


Baker had 16 points with three 3-pointers. Brown had 12 
points. Both Baker and Brown had four assists. Saquan Singleton had nine points 
and Okon had eight.

The Blue Dragons shot 42.2 percent for the game (27 of 64, 
hitting 10 of 24 from 3-point range and 27 of 34 from the free-throw line. The 
Dragons had 16 turnovers, but tallied 17 assists, 11 steals and a season-high 
eight blocked shots. 

Pratt was 31 of 88 overall (35.2 percent). The Beavers hit 
11 of 38 3-pointers and 21 of 26 from the free-throw line. 

Horton led the Beavers with 23 points and six rebounds. 
Deontae Davis had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. His five 
3-pointers on 12 attempts were the most by a Blue Dragon opponent this season. 
Kueth and Julian Eziukwu had 11 points each and Drew Honas had 10 
points.

Pratt had an early five-point lead. Mitchell had two early 
3-pointers to keep the Dragons close and Hutch finally grabbed the lead on a 
Brown layup with 7:15 to play in the period for an 18-17 lead. Tied at 21, the 
Dragons went on a 7-1 run highlighted by Mitchell’s 3-pointer with 4:10 to go. 
Kuath hit 1 of 2 free throws with 3:28 left and Hutch led 29-22. Pratt answered 
with a 9-4 run to pull within 33-31 after a Harrison Eghan dunk. Kuath hit four 
free throws in the final 37 seconds to send the Blue Dragons into the locker 
room with a 37-31 lead

Baker’s layup with 18:57 to play gave the Blue Dragons their 
largest lead of eight at 39-31. Pratt answered with a 10-2 run to tie the game 
at 41, but a Mitchell 3-pointer stopped that run with 16:34 to play. Tied at 65, 
the Blue Dragons went on an 8-2 run for a 73-67 lead after two Mitchell free 
throws with 3:05 to go.&nbsp; Pratt went on a 
9-0 run over the next 2:20 and led 76-73 after an Eziukwu inside bucket with 27 
seconds to go in regulation. Baker tied the game with a 3-pointer with 14.5 
seconds left and the game went to overtime.

There were seven lead changes and 10 ties in the second half 
alone.

&nbsp; STEVE CARPENTER -&nbsp;Hutchinson CC Sports InformationPRATT, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball 
team made the plays at the end of regulation to force overtime and did the same 
to force a second extra overtime period on Saturday night at 
Pratt.Coach&nbsp; Steve Eck's comments after the Double Overtime loss to Pratt:<div><iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/746376010&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe></div>The No. 25 Blue Dragons fell just one play short, though, in 
the second overtime and dropped a 94-91 Jayhawk West decision to the 
Beavers.The Blue Dragons fall to 15-4 overall, going to 6-4 in the 
Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons still are just one-half game out of first play in 
the Jayhawk West after Colby’s win over Barton also on Saturday. Pratt improves 
to 11-8 and 5-5 in the West.The Blue Dragons will play host to Dodge City at 7:30 p.m. 
on Wednesday.Trailing 76-73 late in regulation, Josh Baker hit a 
3-pointer to tie the game. Then D.J. Mitchell blocked a short Jamel Horton shot 
with 2 seconds remaining to force an extra session tied at 76. Trailing 87-84 in 
the first overtime, Baker tied the game with a 3-pointer after a D.J. Mitchell 
steal. Pratt then missed a 3-pointer and Tyler Brown blocked another Horton shot 
at the buzzer to go to the second overtime.Jaden Okon hit a free throw with 4:17 left in the second 
extra session for a 90-89 Dragon lead. Pratt’s Zool Kueth hit a 3-pointer with 
2:54 to go to take a 92-90 lead and the Beavers never gave the lead up. Trailing 
92-21, the Blue Dragons made four huge stops in the final minute, but weren’t 
able to get that key second OT hoop. After the fourth stop, Hutch couldn’t 
corral the rebound and the Beavers got their 29th offensive rebound. Pratt 
converted that into two Kueth free throws with 7.9 seconds left for a 94-91 
lead. The Dragons couldn’t their final 3-pointer to go on the final possession 
of the game.Rebounding was a key statistic for the Dragons. The Dragons 
were out-rebounded 57-41. The 29 offensive rebounds allowed turned into 88 Pratt 
shot attempts, 24 more than the Blue Dragons, and a 33-15 advantage in 
second-chance points. The 57 total boards and 29 offensive rebounds were 
opponent highs against the Blue Dragons this season.Mitchell led the Blue Dragons offensively, reaching two 
milestones in the process. Mitchell had a game-high 22 points, hitting a 
season-high-tying five 3-point range. He reached the career 700-point mark, now 
with 706. He also became the 13th Blue Dragon in program history to reach 100 
career 3-pointers.Freshman Majok Kuath recorded his third double-double this 
season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. He fouled out late in the first overtime. 
Baker had 16 points with three 3-pointers. Brown had 12 
points. Both Baker and Brown had four assists. Saquan Singleton had nine points 
and Okon had eight.The Blue Dragons shot 42.2 percent for the game (27 of 64, 
hitting 10 of 24 from 3-point range and 27 of 34 from the free-throw line. The 
Dragons had 16 turnovers, but tallied 17 assists, 11 steals and a season-high 
eight blocked shots. Pratt was 31 of 88 overall (35.2 percent). The Beavers hit 
11 of 38 3-pointers and 21 of 26 from the free-throw line. Horton led the Beavers with 23 points and six rebounds. 
Deontae Davis had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. His five 
3-pointers on 12 attempts were the most by a Blue Dragon opponent this season. 
Kueth and Julian Eziukwu had 11 points each and Drew Honas had 10 
points.Pratt had an early five-point lead. Mitchell had two early 
3-pointers to keep the Dragons close and Hutch finally grabbed the lead on a 
Brown layup with 7:15 to play in the period for an 18-17 lead. Tied at 21, the 
Dragons went on a 7-1 run highlighted by Mitchell’s 3-pointer with 4:10 to go. 
Kuath hit 1 of 2 free throws with 3:28 left and Hutch led 29-22. Pratt answered 
with a 9-4 run to pull within 33-31 after a Harrison Eghan dunk. Kuath hit four 
free throws in the final 37 seconds to send the Blue Dragons into the locker 
room with a 37-31 leadBaker’s layup with 18:57 to play gave the Blue Dragons their 
largest lead of eight at 39-31. Pratt answered with a 10-2 run to tie the game 
at 41, but a Mitchell 3-pointer stopped that run with 16:34 to play. Tied at 65, 
the Blue Dragons went on an 8-2 run for a 73-67 lead after two Mitchell free 
throws with 3:05 to go.&nbsp; Pratt went on a 
9-0 run over the next 2:20 and led 76-73 after an Eziukwu inside bucket with 27 
seconds to go in regulation. Baker tied the game with a 3-pointer with 14.5 
seconds left and the game went to overtime.There were seven lead changes and 10 ties in the second half 
alone.GAME NOTES 
– This was the sixth recorded double-overtime game in Blue Dragon history. Hutch 
is 5-1 in double-overtime games. … The Blue Dragons are 20-5 in overtime games 
under head coach Steve Eck. … Hutchinson still leads the overall series with 
Pratt 146-25, including 68-12 at Pratt and 4-2 in overtime. … This was the 
seventh time this season Hutchinson has allowed 10 or more 3-pointers. … Pratt’s 
James Burns had an individual opponent high four blocked shots. …&nbsp; The Dragons are now 13-3 when leading at 
halftime. … The Dragons are 10-2 this season when holding an opponent to less 
than 40 percent shooting. … Mitchell has three 20-point games this season. … 
Jaden Okon had career highs of five free throws and six free-throw 
attempts.