Last season, the Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team captured its first-ever NJCAA national championship.

Starting its 51st season next week, the Blue Dragons start a season ranked No. 1 for the second time in program history.

The NJCAA released its 2024-25 preseason basketball rankings on Monday and the Blue Dragons received all 12 first-place votes to sit atop the national rankings to open the new season, which begins on November 1 at NOC-Tonkawa.

The Blue Dragons were preseason No. 1 before the 2017-18 season. The previous high in an NJCAA National ranking was No. 2 in the 2014-15 preseason poll. The Dragons were No. 3 in the 2013-14 preseason rankings.

This is the fourth time Blue Dragons women’s basketball has been ranked No. 1 in the national rankings. Dating back to last season, the Dragons have been ranked No. 1 for five-consecutive polls.

The first time the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 1 was in the 2012-13 season and spent five weeks at No. 1. Then in the 2014-15 season, the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 1 for six weeks.

Last season, the Blue Dragons were unranked to open the season and subsequently went 37-0 to capture the national championship with an 88-80 overtime victory over Northwest Florida State on April 1 in the NJCAA Tournament championship game in Casper, Wyoming.

Starting his 18th season on the Hutchinson bench, head coach John Ontjes has four players returning from last year’s national championship team.

All-conference, All-Region 6 and NJCAA All-Tournament performer Hailey Jackson is the lone full-time starter back for the new season. Also returning is guard Kahlen Norris, guard Jada Pleasant and forward Madi Denison are back this season.

The NJCAA preseason Top 5 has Hutchinson, Northwest Florida State, Wabash Valley, Eastern Arizona and Three Rivers.

Dodge City is the only other KJCCC team in the preseason rankings at No. 14.

The Blue Dragons will have one home scrimmage, which will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday against Tabor College at the Sports Arena.

NJCAA DIV. 1 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON RANKINGS

                                                                                Points

1. Hutchinson (12)                                   250

2. Northwest Florida State                           240       

3. Wabash Valley                                              230       

4. Eastern Arizona                                            220       

5. Three Rivers                                                  210       

6. Gulf Coast State                                           200       

7. New Mexico JC                                             190       

8. Odessa                                                            180       

9. Shelton State                                                170       

10. Casper College                                           160       

11. College of Southern Idaho                    150       

12. Collin County                                              140       

13. North Dakota SCOS                                  130       

14. Dodge City                                                   120       

15. Trinity Valley                                              110       

16. Cochise College                                         100       

17. Mississippi Gulf Coast                             90          

18. Blinn                                                               80          

19. Pearl River                                                   70          

20. Eastern Florida State                               60          

21. Monroe University                                   50          

22. Chattanooga State                                   40          

23. McLennan                                                   30          

24. Pensacola State                                         20          

25. Salt Lake                                                       10     

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 </figure>HutchCC Sports InformationLast season, the Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team captured its first-ever NJCAA national championship.Starting its 51st season next week, the Blue Dragons start a season ranked No. 1 for the second time in program history.The NJCAA released its 2024-25 preseason basketball rankings on Monday and the Blue Dragons received all 12 first-place votes to sit atop the national rankings to open the new season, which begins on November 1 at NOC-Tonkawa.The Blue Dragons were preseason No. 1 before the 2017-18 season. The previous high in an NJCAA National ranking was No. 2 in the 2014-15 preseason poll. The Dragons were No. 3 in the 2013-14 preseason rankings.This is the fourth time Blue Dragons women’s basketball has been ranked No. 1 in the national rankings. Dating back to last season, the Dragons have been ranked No. 1 for five-consecutive polls.The first time the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 1 was in the 2012-13 season and spent five weeks at No. 1. Then in the 2014-15 season, the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 1 for six weeks.Last season, the Blue Dragons were unranked to open the season and subsequently went 37-0 to capture the national championship with an 88-80 overtime victory over Northwest Florida State on April 1 in the NJCAA Tournament championship game in Casper, Wyoming.Starting his 18th season on the Hutchinson bench, head coach John Ontjes has four players returning from last year’s national championship team.All-conference, All-Region 6 and NJCAA All-Tournament performer Hailey Jackson is the lone full-time starter back for the new season. Also returning is guard Kahlen Norris, guard Jada Pleasant and forward Madi Denison are back this season.The NJCAA preseason Top 5 has Hutchinson, Northwest Florida State, Wabash Valley, Eastern Arizona and Three Rivers.Dodge City is the only other KJCCC team in the preseason rankings at No. 14.The Blue Dragons will have one home scrimmage, which will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday against Tabor College at the Sports Arena.NJCAA DIV. 1 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON RANKINGS Points1. Hutchinson (12) 2502. Northwest Florida State 240 3. Wabash Valley 230 4. Eastern Arizona 220 5. Three Rivers 210 6. Gulf Coast State 200 7. New Mexico JC 190 8. Odessa 180 9. Shelton State 170 10. Casper College 160 11. College of Southern Idaho 150 12. Collin County 140 13. North Dakota SCOS 130 14. Dodge City 120 15. Trinity Valley 110 16. Cochise College 100 17. Mississippi Gulf Coast 90 18. Blinn 80 19. Pearl River 70 20. Eastern Florida State 60 21. Monroe University 50 22. Chattanooga State 40 23. McLennan 30 24. Pensacola State 20 25. Salt Lake 10

🏀 WBB: Dragons are preseason No. 1 

EAGLE Media's Rob Dreher visits with HutchCC head football coach Drew Dallas for the sixth edition of "Dragon Talk" of the 2024 football season. Dreher will visit with Dallas every Monday, with episodes airing on Monday at 6 p.m. throughout the football season on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>EAGLE Media's Rob Dreher visits with HutchCC head football coach Drew Dallas for the sixth edition of "Dragon Talk" of the 2024 football season. Dreher will visit with Dallas every Monday, with episodes airing on Monday at 6 p.m. throughout the football season on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Dragon Talk with Drew Dallas (Oct. 21, 2024)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=a4fzj-1714e42-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 LISTEN: Dragon Talk with Drew Dallas

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the seventh consecutive week, the Hutchinson Community College football team remains No. 1 in the latest NJCAA rankings released on Monday afternoon.

The Blue Dragons are 7-0 overall, 3-0 in Jayhawk Conference play.

HutchCC defeated Coffeyville on the road, 40-17, on Saturday to maintain the unbeaten record.

The Blue Dragons will host No. 13 Butler on Saturday at Gowans Stadium for a noon kickoff. The HutchCC athletic department is asking for those attending to please wear blue.

Three other Jayhawk Conference schools are in the Top 15. Garden City remains No. 5, while Butler is No. 13 and Coffeyville is No. 15. Dodge City is receiving votes.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the seventh consecutive week, the Hutchinson Community College football team remains No. 1 in the latest NJCAA rankings released on Monday afternoon.The Blue Dragons are 7-0 overall, 3-0 in Jayhawk Conference play.HutchCC defeated Coffeyville on the road, 40-17, on Saturday to maintain the unbeaten record.The Blue Dragons will host No. 13 Butler on Saturday at Gowans Stadium for a noon kickoff. The HutchCC athletic department is asking for those attending to please wear blue.Three other Jayhawk Conference schools are in the Top 15. Garden City remains No. 5, while Butler is No. 13 and Coffeyville is No. 15. Dodge City is receiving votes.

🏈 HutchCC remains No. 1 ahead of showdown with No. 13 Butler on Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team remains No. 16 in the latest rankings released by the NJCAA on Monday afternoon.

The Blue Dragons are 9-2-5 overall, 8-2-5 in Jayhawk Conference play.

HutchCC picked up a 2-0 win over Barton last Wednesday and earned a 0-0 draw at then-No. 7 Kansas City.&nbsp;

The Blue Dragons will host No. 19 Cowley on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. for the final game of the regular season.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team remains No. 16 in the latest rankings released by the NJCAA on Monday afternoon.The Blue Dragons are 9-2-5 overall, 8-2-5 in Jayhawk Conference play.HutchCC picked up a 2-0 win over Barton last Wednesday and earned a 0-0 draw at then-No. 7 Kansas City.&nbsp;The Blue Dragons will host No. 19 Cowley on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. for the final game of the regular season.&nbsp;

⚽ HutchCC remains No. 16 in latest rankings

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LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;One of the nation's longest FBS rivalries is set to take place as the Kansas Jayhawks travel to Manhattan, Kansas to take on the No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats in the 122nd Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with Roy Philpott (Play-by-Play), Sam Acho (Analyst) and&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/taylor-davis/1403" rel="smarttag" rev="1403" data-airgap-id="67">Taylor Davis</a></dfn>&nbsp;(Sideline) on the call. &nbsp; The Kansas vs. Kansas State rivalry dates back to 1902 and is the ninth most-played rivalry in FBS as the two teams square off for the 122nd time on Saturday. The Jayhawks hold the all-time series advantage at 65-51-5, while the two teams are tied at 28-28-3 in games played in Manhattan all-time. &nbsp; The Kansas Jayhawks (2-5, 1-3 Big 12) enter week nine of the college football season following a 42-14 victory over Houston on Homecoming at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19. Kansas benefitted from 467 yards of total offense and four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) from redshirt junior quarterback&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/jalon-daniels/1362" rel="smarttag" rev="1362" data-airgap-id="68">Jalon Daniels</a></dfn>, who completed 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards and a season-high three touchdowns in the win. Daniels finished with a passing efficiency of 222.1, which led all quarterbacks last week nationally and is the second highest of his career (258.33 vs. Duke, 2022). &nbsp; Kansas' defense came up big, forcing four interceptions, including a school record-tying three interceptions by senior cornerback&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/cobee-bryant/1350" rel="smarttag" rev="1350" data-airgap-id="69">Cobee Bryant</a></dfn>. Bryant's three interceptions are the most by a Big 12 defender since Kansas State's Allen Chapman picked off three passes on Nov. 3, 2012. The Jayhawks were causing havoc to the Houston offense all day long, forcing 6.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles-for-loss, the most tackles-for-loss in a Big 12 Conference game since Oct. 28, 2017, vs. Kansas State. &nbsp; The Jayhawks remain among the best in the country in several statistical categories, tying for first nationally in third down conversion percentage (42-of-84, 50%) and redzone offense (24-of-24, 100%), while Kansas' rush offense averages 213.3 yards per game, and the Jayhawk defense has forced 13 turnovers, good for 20th nationally. &nbsp; The Kansas State Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) clinched bowl eligibility with a 45-18 victory at West Virginia last week, in a game that sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson threw for a career-high 298 yards and three touchdowns on 19-of-29 passing. Johnson connected with nine different receivers in the win, while running back DJ Giddens reached the endzone twice on 19 carries for 57 yards. &nbsp; Following a 38-9 loss at Big 12 foe BYU on Sept. 21, Kansas State has rallied for three-straight Big 12 wins over Oklahoma State (42-20), at Colorado (31-28) and at West Virginia (45-18). The Wildcats rank atop the Big 12 Conference in rush defense, allowing just 83.1 yards per game to opposing offenses, while also having a top-10 rushing attack on offense that is averaging 222.9 yards per game, ranking second in the Big 12 Conference. Kansas State enters Saturday's game averaging 428.1 yards of offense per game while allowing 333.4 yards to opposing offenses.</div>

🏈 KU travels to Manhattan for Dillons Sunflower Showdown

🏈 K-State hosts Kansas for Dillons Sunflower Showdown 

The Associated Press’ 2024-25 preseason All-America men’s basketball team, with school, height, year and votes from a 55-member national media panel (key 2023-24 statistics in parentheses):

Mark Sears, Alabama, 6-1, 190 pounds, senior, 54 of 55 votes (17.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 50.8 fg pct, 85.7 FT pct)

RJ Davis, North Carolina, 6-0, 180, senior, 51 (21.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.5 apg, 47 steals, 86.7 FT pct)

Hunter Dickinson, Kansas, 7-2, 265, senior, 42 (17.9 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 54.8 fg pct, 47 blocks)

Johni Broome, Auburn, 6-10, 240, junior, 34 (16.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 54.8 fg pct, 78 blocks)

Caleb Love, Arizona, 6-4, 205, senior, 24 (18 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.5 apg, 93 3-pointers, 44 steals)

Cooper Flagg, Duke, 6-9, 205, freshman, 24 (16.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 spg, 2.7 bpg at Monteverde Academy in Florida)

Others receiving votes: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton (15 votes); Alex Karaban, UConn (10); LJ Cryer, Houston (5); Braden Smith, Purdue (5); Kam Jones, Marquette (2); Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State (2); Wade Taylor IV, Texas A&amp;M; Johnell Davis, Arkansas; Norchard Omier, Baylor; Ace Bailey, Rutgers; Robbie Avila, Saint Louis; Tucker DeVries, West Virginia; Tre Johnson, Texas

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 </figure>Associated PressThe Associated Press’ 2024-25 preseason All-America men’s basketball team, with school, height, year and votes from a 55-member national media panel (key 2023-24 statistics in parentheses):Mark Sears, Alabama, 6-1, 190 pounds, senior, 54 of 55 votes (17.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 50.8 fg pct, 85.7 FT pct)RJ Davis, North Carolina, 6-0, 180, senior, 51 (21.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.5 apg, 47 steals, 86.7 FT pct)Hunter Dickinson, Kansas, 7-2, 265, senior, 42 (17.9 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 54.8 fg pct, 47 blocks)Johni Broome, Auburn, 6-10, 240, junior, 34 (16.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 54.8 fg pct, 78 blocks)Caleb Love, Arizona, 6-4, 205, senior, 24 (18 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.5 apg, 93 3-pointers, 44 steals)Cooper Flagg, Duke, 6-9, 205, freshman, 24 (16.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 spg, 2.7 bpg at Monteverde Academy in Florida)Others receiving votes: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton (15 votes); Alex Karaban, UConn (10); LJ Cryer, Houston (5); Braden Smith, Purdue (5); Kam Jones, Marquette (2); Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State (2); Wade Taylor IV, Texas A&amp;M; Johnell Davis, Arkansas; Norchard Omier, Baylor; Ace Bailey, Rutgers; Robbie Avila, Saint Louis; Tucker DeVries, West Virginia; Tre Johnson, Texas

🏀 MBB: KU's Dickinson named to AP preseason All-America team

Girls state golf tournaments will be held today and tomorrow at four different sites across the state. Below you will find qualifiers to the state tournament from the Hutch Post area.&nbsp;

Class 6A: Carey Park Class 5A: Salina Municipal Golf Course Class 4A: Hesston Golf Course Class 3-1A: Emporia Municipal Golf Course

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728956838713.png" alt="Photo Courtesy KSHSAA" />
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 </figure>Girls state golf tournaments will be held today and tomorrow at four different sites across the state. Below you will find qualifiers to the state tournament from the Hutch Post area.&nbsp;Class 6A: Carey Park Class 5A: Salina Municipal Golf Course Class 4A: Hesston Golf Course Class 3-1A: Emporia Municipal Golf Course<div>CLASS 5A
HUTCHINSON Ava Burlie (12) Lily Rodriguez (12) Lydia Patterson (12) Brynn Hall (12) NEWTON Naomi Koontz (10)
 
CLASS 4A
BUHLER Anika Paulsrud (9) Macy Miller (10) Addison Specht (9) Juliette Shank (12) Harlie Terrell (11) Paityn Weber (9) McPHERSON Brodie Kuhn (11) Andi Buschbom (11) Reese Elliott (12) Pera Bauer (10) Hattie Gibson (12) Addison French (10)
 
CLASS 3-1A
HESSTON Elizabeth Hosford (10) Wendy Roth (10) Regan Eilert (12) Brynn Thiesen (9) Maci Kramer (11) Chloe Vogt (11) 
KINGMAN Teagan Dick (10) PRETTY PRAIRIE Jewelynn Reese (10)</div>

⛳ State tournaments begin today

🎧 LISTEN: October 21, 2024 Morning Sports

Dragon Talk - 6 p.m. (KWBW) Chiefs Kingdom Show - 7 p.m. (KWBW)

Hutch High at Maize South - 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)

HutchCC vs. Butler - 11:30 a.m. pregame, Noon kickoff (KHUT, KWBW) K-State vs. KU - 5 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KHMY)

Chiefs at Raiders - 2 p.m. pregame, 3:25 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)

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 </figure><a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">KHMY-FM (93.1)</a> <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a> <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>Monday, Oct. 21Dragon Talk - 6 p.m. (KWBW) Chiefs Kingdom Show - 7 p.m. (KWBW)Tuesday, Oct. 22Wednesday, Oct. 23Chris Klieman Show - 7 p.m. (KHMY)Thursday, Oct. 24Reno County Coaches Show - 6 p.m. (KWBW)Friday, Oct. 25Hutch High at Maize South - 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)Saturday, Oct. 26HutchCC vs. Butler - 11:30 a.m. pregame, Noon kickoff (KHUT, KWBW) K-State vs. KU - 5 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KHMY)Sunday, Oct. 27Chiefs at Raiders - 2 p.m. pregame, 3:25 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)

🎧 EAGLE Media Sports Broadcast Calendar (Oct. 21-Oct. 27)

AP Sports Summary for October 21st, 2024:

Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are renewing their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. It will be Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani. New York is 8-3 against the Dodgers in the most frequent World Series matchup, including 6-1 against Brooklyn and 2-2 versus LA. Mickey Owen, Al Gionfriddo, Cookie Lavagetto, Sandy Amoros, Johnny Podres, Don Larsen, Sandy Koufax and Reggie Jackson created indelible images in the matchup.

Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant and first at home since 1988, when they beat the Mets in seven games. They moved on to their 22nd World Series — 13th in Los Angeles — and first since 2020, when they beat Tampa Bay during the pandemic-delayed season. Next up for Ohtani and company is Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, who are back in the World Series for the 41st time. Game 1 is Friday at Dodger Stadium.

Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score in his Pittsburgh debut to lead the Steelers to a 37-15 win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. The 35-year-old Wilson, who spent the first six weeks watching from the sideline while recovering from a calf injury, completed 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards as Pittsburgh won its second straight. Rodgers threw for 276 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Davante Adams has three receptions for 30 yards in his Jets debut. The Steelers are 5-2. The Jets dropped to 2-5.

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch. The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the 49ers 25-22 in overtime for their third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half.

New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time they wouldn't be denied, although it took an extra five minutes. The win gave the city of New York its first basketball title since 1976 when the Nets won the ABA title.

Browns QB Watson suffers likely season-ending Achilles injury. Teammates upset some fans cheered

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's tumultuous tenure with Cleveland has taken another significant turn. His third season appears to be over. The embattled quarterback was carted off the field Sunday with a right Achilles tendon injury he suffered on a noncontact play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Following the game, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said it "looks like" Watson's injury is serious and will end his season. The team was still awaiting test results, but all indications are that Watson won't play again in 2024. Several Browns players expressed disappointment that some fans cheered when Watson went down. Cleveland signed him to a $230 million, fully guaranteed contract in 2022.

New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances. An original franchise when the league tipped off in 1997, the Liberty have competed in a one-game, best-of-three and best-of-five format. It took a little extra time to do it, as New York needed five games and OT to beat Minnesota. Here's a look at their previous appearances in the championship in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2023.

Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating. The New York Liberty beat the Lynx 67-62 on Sunday night in Game 5 in overtime, getting there after a disputed foul gave Breanna Stewart two free throws that tied the game with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Reeve, who has led the Lynx to four WNBA championships and coached the U.S. women to an Olympic gold medal this summer in Paris, said she was aware there would be headlines about her complaining. But she says to "bring it on, "because that s—- was stolen from us."

AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out

Oregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll. The Ducks moved into the top spot for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home to Georgia. Vanderbilt at No. 25 makes its first appearance since the 2013 season and defending national champion Michigan is out after a second straight loss. Unbeaten Oregon followed its one-point home win over Ohio State with a 35-0 rout at Purdue. The Ducks received 59 of 61 first-place votes. Georgia got the other two.

Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injury

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels will undergo further tests Monday after leaving the Washington Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury. Coach Dan Quinn said that was the only update he had on the rookie quarterback, who was forced out of a 40-7 blowout win. Daniels slammed his helmet on the turf before going to the locker room early in the second quarter. His mother posted on social media that he's fine. Part owner Magic Johnson said he was praying Daniels' injury was not serious. Daniels has been among the NFL's most exciting players this season and is the favorite to be the offensive rookie of the year.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for October 21st, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8592779/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and HollywoodNEW YORK (AP) — New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are renewing their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. It will be Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani. New York is 8-3 against the Dodgers in the most frequent World Series matchup, including 6-1 against Brooklyn and 2-2 versus LA. Mickey Owen, Al Gionfriddo, Cookie Lavagetto, Sandy Amoros, Johnny Podres, Don Larsen, Sandy Koufax and Reggie Jackson created indelible images in the matchup.Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World SeriesLOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant and first at home since 1988, when they beat the Mets in seven games. They moved on to their 22nd World Series — 13th in Los Angeles — and first since 2020, when they beat Tampa Bay during the pandemic-delayed season. Next up for Ohtani and company is Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, who are back in the World Series for the 41st time. Game 1 is Friday at Dodger Stadium.Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score in his Pittsburgh debut to lead the Steelers to a 37-15 win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. The 35-year-old Wilson, who spent the first six weeks watching from the sideline while recovering from a calf injury, completed 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards as Pittsburgh won its second straight. Rodgers threw for 276 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Davante Adams has three receptions for 30 yards in his Jets debut. The Steelers are 5-2. The Jets dropped to 2-5.Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematchSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team after beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 in a Super Bowl rematch. The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the 49ers 25-22 in overtime for their third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half.New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time they wouldn't be denied, although it took an extra five minutes. The win gave the city of New York its first basketball title since 1976 when the Nets won the ABA title.Browns QB Watson suffers likely season-ending Achilles injury. Teammates upset some fans cheeredCLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's tumultuous tenure with Cleveland has taken another significant turn. His third season appears to be over. The embattled quarterback was carted off the field Sunday with a right Achilles tendon injury he suffered on a noncontact play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Following the game, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said it "looks like" Watson's injury is serious and will end his season. The team was still awaiting test results, but all indications are that Watson won't play again in 2024. Several Browns players expressed disappointment that some fans cheered when Watson went down. Cleveland signed him to a $230 million, fully guaranteed contract in 2022.New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances. An original franchise when the league tipped off in 1997, the Liberty have competed in a one-game, best-of-three and best-of-five format. It took a little extra time to do it, as New York needed five games and OT to beat Minnesota. Here's a look at their previous appearances in the championship in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2023.Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiatingNEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating. The New York Liberty beat the Lynx 67-62 on Sunday night in Game 5 in overtime, getting there after a disputed foul gave Breanna Stewart two free throws that tied the game with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Reeve, who has led the Lynx to four WNBA championships and coached the U.S. women to an Olympic gold medal this summer in Paris, said she was aware there would be headlines about her complaining. But she says to "bring it on, "because that s—- was stolen from us."AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops outOregon has become the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll. The Ducks moved into the top spot for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home to Georgia. Vanderbilt at No. 25 makes its first appearance since the 2013 season and defending national champion Michigan is out after a second straight loss. Unbeaten Oregon followed its one-point home win over Ohio State with a 35-0 rout at Purdue. The Ducks received 59 of 61 first-place votes. Georgia got the other two.Jayden Daniels to get further tests Monday after leaving the Commanders' game with a rib injuryLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels will undergo further tests Monday after leaving the Washington Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury. Coach Dan Quinn said that was the only update he had on the rookie quarterback, who was forced out of a 40-7 blowout win. Daniels slammed his helmet on the turf before going to the locker room early in the second quarter. His mother posted on social media that he's fine. Part owner Magic Johnson said he was praying Daniels' injury was not serious. Daniels has been among the NFL's most exciting players this season and is the favorite to be the offensive rookie of the year.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Winnipeg	6	Pittsburgh	3	Final	Los Angeles	4	Anaheim	1	Final	Colorado	4	San Jose	1	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Jacksonville	32	New England	16	Final	Buffalo	34	Tennessee	10	Final	Cincinnati	21	Cleveland	14	Final	Detroit	31	Minnesota	29	Final	Green Bay	24	Houston	22	Final	Indianapolis	16	Miami	10	Final	Philadelphia	28	N-Y Giants	3	Final	Seattle	34	Atlanta	14	Final	L.A. Rams	20	Las Vegas	15	Final	Washington	40	Carolina	7	Final	Kansas City	28	San Francisco	18	Final	Pittsburgh	37	N-Y Jets	15	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal OT	New York	67	Minnesota	62	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Toronto	7:30 p.m.	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE		Baltimore	at	Tampa Bay	8:15 p.m.			L.A. Chargers	at	Arizona	9 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Monday

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-chiefs-rematch-f22d71e88b568caf3792b782e48517e1">Super Bowl rematch</a>.

The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs (6-0) beat the 49ers (3-4)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d">25-22 in overtime</a>&nbsp;for their Super Bowl title in five seasons.

But the result was the same with Kansas City winning its fifth straight over San Francisco, including two Super Bowls.

The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">star receiver Brandon Aiyuk</a>&nbsp;getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.

Aiyuk's absence proved crucial during a key point late in the third quarter when the 49ers were driving with a chance to erase a 14-12 deficit.

A miscommunication between backup receiver Ronnie Bell and Brock Purdy led to an interception by Chris Roland-Wallace. The Chiefs then turned that into a touchdown thanks in part to a 33-yard scramble by Mahomes that was his longest regular-season run ever.

Mahomes then scored on a 1-yard scramble on fourth-and-goal for his first rushing touchdown since the 2022 season.

That was one of four TD runs on the day for Kansas City, with Kareem Hunt getting two in the first half and Mecole Hardman icing it with an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter. It was just the second time Kansas City ran for four TDs in a game started by Mahomes, with the other coming in the 2018 divisional playoff round against Indianapolis.

Mahomes finished 16 for 27 for 154 yards and has eight interceptions and six passing touchdowns this season. But that has been enough for Kansas City to become the 10th defending Super Bowl champion to start the following season with six straight wins.

Purdy wasn't much better as the defenses had the better of this game. He went 17 for 31 for 212 yards with two TD runs and three interceptions. His third pick came in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter with San Francisco trying to mount a comeback.

Niners rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his debut exactly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">50 days after being shot</a>&nbsp;in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco. Pearsall was activated from the non-football injury list and came in for his first play on San Francisco’s opening drive. He caught his first career pass late in the second quarter.

His presence was needed since San Francisco played the second half without its top three receivers. Jauan Jennings missed the game with a hip injury, Deebo Samuel played only four plays because of an illness, and Aiyuk got hurt late in the first half.

Chiefs: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) left in the first half. ... CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) left in the second half.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729468365102.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)" />
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 </figure>SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league's only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-chiefs-rematch-f22d71e88b568caf3792b782e48517e1">Super Bowl rematch</a>.The stakes and the quality of play weren't at the same level as eight months ago when Mahomes and the Chiefs (6-0) beat the 49ers (3-4)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d">25-22 in overtime</a>&nbsp;for their Super Bowl title in five seasons.But the result was the same with Kansas City winning its fifth straight over San Francisco, including two Super Bowls.The game came with a potentially heavy price for San Francisco with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">star receiver Brandon Aiyuk</a>&nbsp;getting carted off after getting hit on his right knee while making a catch late in the first half. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.Aiyuk's absence proved crucial during a key point late in the third quarter when the 49ers were driving with a chance to erase a 14-12 deficit.A miscommunication between backup receiver Ronnie Bell and Brock Purdy led to an interception by Chris Roland-Wallace. The Chiefs then turned that into a touchdown thanks in part to a 33-yard scramble by Mahomes that was his longest regular-season run ever.Mahomes then scored on a 1-yard scramble on fourth-and-goal for his first rushing touchdown since the 2022 season.That was one of four TD runs on the day for Kansas City, with Kareem Hunt getting two in the first half and Mecole Hardman icing it with an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter. It was just the second time Kansas City ran for four TDs in a game started by Mahomes, with the other coming in the 2018 divisional playoff round against Indianapolis.Mahomes finished 16 for 27 for 154 yards and has eight interceptions and six passing touchdowns this season. But that has been enough for Kansas City to become the 10th defending Super Bowl champion to start the following season with six straight wins.Purdy wasn't much better as the defenses had the better of this game. He went 17 for 31 for 212 yards with two TD runs and three interceptions. His third pick came in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter with San Francisco trying to mount a comeback.<h2>Pearsall's debut</h2>Niners rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall made his debut exactly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-ricky-pearsall-return-7889bafdf22f93f7ae2620812c30f131">50 days after being shot</a>&nbsp;in the chest during a robbery attempt in San Francisco. Pearsall was activated from the non-football injury list and came in for his first play on San Francisco’s opening drive. He caught his first career pass late in the second quarter.His presence was needed since San Francisco played the second half without its top three receivers. Jauan Jennings missed the game with a hip injury, Deebo Samuel played only four plays because of an illness, and Aiyuk got hurt late in the first half.<h2>Injuries</h2>Chiefs: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) left in the first half. ... CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) left in the second half.<h2>Up next</h2>Chiefs: Visit Las Vegas next Sunday.

🏈 Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers in Super Bowl rematch

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The No. 16-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer team earned a key KJCCC road point on Saturday and moved into third place in the Jayhawk Conference standings.

Scoring with 4:20 remaining in the second half to tie game on an Own goal, the Blue Dragons tied No. 7 Kansas City 1-1 at the KCK Soccer Complex.

The Blue Dragons extended their unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2) with their fifth tie of the season. Hutchinson is now 9-2-5 overall and is 8-2-5 in the KJCCC. Now with 29 league points, Hutchinson moved past Cowley into third place. The Dragons have one game remaining with Cowley next Saturday, October 26 at the Salthawk Sports Complex. Cowley has two games remaining.

Hutchinson is 0-0-2 against Kansas City this season and 6-1-4 all-time against the Blue Devils.

Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute on a Cora Ellerman goal.

The Dragons weren’t able to muster much offense, firing just three total shots and only one shot on goal.

With just under five points to play, the Blue Dragons earned a corner kick. Taking the corner from the right of KCK goalkeeper Maria Heuman, Haley Rogers delivered a solid corner into the box. Kaitlyn Edwards tried for a header, but with a mad scramble for the loose ball, a Blue Devil defender knocked it own the goal for an Own goal, tying the match at 1-1 with 4:20 to play.

Playing a defensive game throughout – Kansas City out-shot Hutchinson 21-3 – the Dragon defense held on to finish off a key tie.

Blue Dragon freshman goalkeeper Marina Lopez (5-0-2) was tested making a career-high 11 saves. Lopez is the 10th Blue Dragon goalkeeper to post 10 or more saves in a single game in Hutchinson history. This was the 18th time a Dragon goalkeeper has had 10 or more saves in program history and the third time this season.

Hutchinson was held to a season- and program-low one shot on goal for only the fourth time in program history and the first since September 26, 2018 by Cloud County.

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 </figure>HutchCC Sports InformationKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The No. 16-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer team earned a key KJCCC road point on Saturday and moved into third place in the Jayhawk Conference standings.Scoring with 4:20 remaining in the second half to tie game on an Own goal, the Blue Dragons tied No. 7 Kansas City 1-1 at the KCK Soccer Complex.The Blue Dragons extended their unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2) with their fifth tie of the season. Hutchinson is now 9-2-5 overall and is 8-2-5 in the KJCCC. Now with 29 league points, Hutchinson moved past Cowley into third place. The Dragons have one game remaining with Cowley next Saturday, October 26 at the Salthawk Sports Complex. Cowley has two games remaining.Hutchinson is 0-0-2 against Kansas City this season and 6-1-4 all-time against the Blue Devils.Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute on a Cora Ellerman goal.The Dragons weren’t able to muster much offense, firing just three total shots and only one shot on goal.With just under five points to play, the Blue Dragons earned a corner kick. Taking the corner from the right of KCK goalkeeper Maria Heuman, Haley Rogers delivered a solid corner into the box. Kaitlyn Edwards tried for a header, but with a mad scramble for the loose ball, a Blue Devil defender knocked it own the goal for an Own goal, tying the match at 1-1 with 4:20 to play.Playing a defensive game throughout – Kansas City out-shot Hutchinson 21-3 – the Dragon defense held on to finish off a key tie.Blue Dragon freshman goalkeeper Marina Lopez (5-0-2) was tested making a career-high 11 saves. Lopez is the 10th Blue Dragon goalkeeper to post 10 or more saves in a single game in Hutchinson history. This was the 18th time a Dragon goalkeeper has had 10 or more saves in program history and the third time this season.Hutchinson was held to a season- and program-low one shot on goal for only the fourth time in program history and the first since September 26, 2018 by Cloud County.

⚽ Dragons draw on road

CONCORDIA, Kan. — After dropping the first set on Saturday, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team rebounded for a four-set Jayhawk Conference victory at Cloud County.

The Blue Dragons extended their winning streak over the Thunderbirds to 18 matches with a 16-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 victory at the Thunderdome.

Hutchinson won its second match in a row and improved to 14-17 overall and moved into fifth place in the Jayhawk Conference with a 5-6 record. The Blue Dragons have a huge six-match week – all six matches at the Sports Arena – starting with three matches at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. on Monday in the Blue Dragon Triangular. Cloud County felt 5-19 and 0-13.

Sophomore setter Shelbi Wilson had a strong match, just missing a double-double with 35 assists and nine digs. Wilson set a balanced match with nine Blue Dragons netting nine or more kills.

Freshman Brooke Galey had a match-high 11 kills to lead Hutchinson. Freshman Atlyn Proctor had 10 kills.

Sophomore middle blocker McKenzie finished with nine kills and four total blocks. Redshirt freshman Tiana Simmons just missed a double-double with nine kills and a career-high 19 digs.

Wilson and freshman Kierny Follmer had three blocks each.

Freshman libero Addy Foster finished with 14 digs and freshman Ellie Suber added eight digs.

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 </figure>HutchCC Sports InformationCONCORDIA, Kan. — After dropping the first set on Saturday, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team rebounded for a four-set Jayhawk Conference victory at Cloud County.The Blue Dragons extended their winning streak over the Thunderbirds to 18 matches with a 16-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 victory at the Thunderdome.Hutchinson won its second match in a row and improved to 14-17 overall and moved into fifth place in the Jayhawk Conference with a 5-6 record. The Blue Dragons have a huge six-match week – all six matches at the Sports Arena – starting with three matches at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. on Monday in the Blue Dragon Triangular. Cloud County felt 5-19 and 0-13.Sophomore setter Shelbi Wilson had a strong match, just missing a double-double with 35 assists and nine digs. Wilson set a balanced match with nine Blue Dragons netting nine or more kills.Freshman Brooke Galey had a match-high 11 kills to lead Hutchinson. Freshman Atlyn Proctor had 10 kills.Sophomore middle blocker McKenzie finished with nine kills and four total blocks. Redshirt freshman Tiana Simmons just missed a double-double with nine kills and a career-high 19 digs.Wilson and freshman Kierny Follmer had three blocks each.Freshman libero Addy Foster finished with 14 digs and freshman Ellie Suber added eight digs.

🏐 Dragons wins at Cloud

AP Sports Summary for October 20th, 2024:

Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Ser ies by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Baseball's biggest brand is going back to October's main stage. Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade with San Diego in December, moved the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing. Giancarlo Stanton added a two-run homer for the Yankees, who will play the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers. Cleveland's unexpected season ended short of the World Series, adding another year to the franchise's title drought stretching to 1948.

No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette's takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15. Etienne's last score was a 1-yard plunge on fourth down with 12:04 left Saturday night. Georgia which began the season as the No. 1 team, has won three games in a row since a loss at Alabama. The Bulldogs never trailed in their first trip to Austin since 1958 to take on the SEC newcomer that had gotten through the first half of its schedule pretty much unscathed. Both teams are 6-1.

Texas TD against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on field

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fans littered the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian was irate at the call late in the third quarter that had appeared to wipe out Jahdae Barron's 36-yard interception return to the Georgia 9. The coach then headed toward the far corner of the field signaling to the student section to settle down. As the debris was being picked up, officials were discussing the play and picked up the flag. Georgia won 30-15.

`I never got past '88': Doc and Darryl hoping 2024 Mets can avenge club's 1988 NLCS loss to Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) — Darryl Strawberry hit 335 career homers, made eight straight All-Star teams and won four World Series rings. Yet one October loss still haunts him. It's the memorable 1988 National League Championship Series, when his heavily favored New York Mets were upset by a plucky Los Angeles Dodgers team in seven tense games. Orel Hershiser, Kirk Gibson and manager Tommy Lasorda's Dodgers went on to win the World Series. Meanwhile, it took the Mets 11 years to get back to the postseason. With the teams playing for another pennant this week, Strawberry is hoping these 2024 Mets can exact revenge for '88.

No. 16 Indiana routs Nebraska 56-7 to stay unbeaten; Rourke injures hand and misses 2nd half

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Justice Ellison ran for 105 yards and two first-half touchdowns and No. 16 Indiana continued its best start in 57 years with a 56-7 rout of Nebraska, matching the Hoosiers' most lopsided Big Ten win in program history. Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke injured his right hand and was on the sideline in street clothes in the second half. Tayven Jackson replaced him. The Hoosiers are now 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten. They have yet to trail in a game. The 49-point margin of victory was the biggest in conference play since a 49-0 win at Minnesota in 1945.

No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for its first win over the Wolverines since 2009

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan. Tanner Arkin caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Altmyer in the second quarter and raced 36 yards on a fake punt in the third to set up Altmyer's 1-yard TD run. Illinois is now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten after beating Michigan for the first time since 2009. The Illini had lost six straight to the Wolverines. Michigan is 4-3 and 2-2 and has lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2020.

Gary Woodland with a 65 in Las Vegas is in contention for the first time since brain surgery

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gary Woodland keeps feeling better and his game is starting to bear that out. Woodland finished off a 65 on Saturday in the wind-delayed Shriners Children Open. That gives him a share of the clubhouse lead with Kurt Kitayama among the 36 players who finished the third round. J.T. Poston and Doug Ghim were a shot ahead with four holes to play when play was suspended because of darkness. Woodland had brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion that was causing unfounded fear and anxiety. He's also back with swing coach Randy Smith.

Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley game

LONDON (AP) — New England Patriots leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as active against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium after missing one game with a foot injury. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne was inactive with a hamstring injury. Jags defensive lineman Maason Smith was also inactive despite the Jaguars having traded Roy Robertson-Harris to the Seattle Seahawks.

Hannah Green of Australia leads from start to finish to win BMW Ladies Championship

PAJU, South Korea (AP) — Hannah Green of Australia shot a 1-under 71 to win the BMW Ladies Championship, her sixth victory on the LPGA Tour and her third this season. Green finished at 19-under 269 for the tournament and led or shared the lead after all four rounds. Celine Boutier of France finished one stroke behind Green, shooting a 6-under 66. Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand shot 68 and was two shots behind the winner.

WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New York

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals. For the first time since 2019, the league championship will come down to a winner-take-all game. This one will be in New York on Sunday night. The Minnesota Lynx staved off elimination with an 82-80 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night to force the fifth game. Since the league switched to a best-of-five format in 2005, seven other series have gone the distance. The home team has won five of those contests, including in 2019.

Final	(14)Texas A&amp;M	34	Mississippi St.	24	

Final	(17)Kansas St.	45	West Virginia	18	

Final	FC Dallas	2	Sporting Kansas City	1	

		Kansas City	at	San Francisco	4:25 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for October 20th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8592353/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st timeCLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Ser ies by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Baseball's biggest brand is going back to October's main stage. Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade with San Diego in December, moved the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing. Giancarlo Stanton added a two-run homer for the Yankees, who will play the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers. Cleveland's unexpected season ended short of the World Series, adding another year to the franchise's title drought stretching to 1948.No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette's takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15. Etienne's last score was a 1-yard plunge on fourth down with 12:04 left Saturday night. Georgia which began the season as the No. 1 team, has won three games in a row since a loss at Alabama. The Bulldogs never trailed in their first trip to Austin since 1958 to take on the SEC newcomer that had gotten through the first half of its schedule pretty much unscathed. Both teams are 6-1.Texas TD against Georgia 2 plays after interception 1st wiped out by penalty and trash on fieldAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fans littered the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian was irate at the call late in the third quarter that had appeared to wipe out Jahdae Barron's 36-yard interception return to the Georgia 9. The coach then headed toward the far corner of the field signaling to the student section to settle down. As the debris was being picked up, officials were discussing the play and picked up the flag. Georgia won 30-15.`I never got past '88': Doc and Darryl hoping 2024 Mets can avenge club's 1988 NLCS loss to DodgersNEW YORK (AP) — Darryl Strawberry hit 335 career homers, made eight straight All-Star teams and won four World Series rings. Yet one October loss still haunts him. It's the memorable 1988 National League Championship Series, when his heavily favored New York Mets were upset by a plucky Los Angeles Dodgers team in seven tense games. Orel Hershiser, Kirk Gibson and manager Tommy Lasorda's Dodgers went on to win the World Series. Meanwhile, it took the Mets 11 years to get back to the postseason. With the teams playing for another pennant this week, Strawberry is hoping these 2024 Mets can exact revenge for '88.No. 16 Indiana routs Nebraska 56-7 to stay unbeaten; Rourke injures hand and misses 2nd halfBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Justice Ellison ran for 105 yards and two first-half touchdowns and No. 16 Indiana continued its best start in 57 years with a 56-7 rout of Nebraska, matching the Hoosiers' most lopsided Big Ten win in program history. Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke injured his right hand and was on the sideline in street clothes in the second half. Tayven Jackson replaced him. The Hoosiers are now 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten. They have yet to trail in a game. The 49-point margin of victory was the biggest in conference play since a 49-0 win at Minnesota in 1945.No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for its first win over the Wolverines since 2009CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan. Tanner Arkin caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Altmyer in the second quarter and raced 36 yards on a fake punt in the third to set up Altmyer's 1-yard TD run. Illinois is now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten after beating Michigan for the first time since 2009. The Illini had lost six straight to the Wolverines. Michigan is 4-3 and 2-2 and has lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2020.Gary Woodland with a 65 in Las Vegas is in contention for the first time since brain surgeryLAS VEGAS (AP) — Gary Woodland keeps feeling better and his game is starting to bear that out. Woodland finished off a 65 on Saturday in the wind-delayed Shriners Children Open. That gives him a share of the clubhouse lead with Kurt Kitayama among the 36 players who finished the third round. J.T. Poston and Doug Ghim were a shot ahead with four holes to play when play was suspended because of darkness. Woodland had brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion that was causing unfounded fear and anxiety. He's also back with swing coach Randy Smith.Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley gameLONDON (AP) — New England Patriots leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as active against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium after missing one game with a foot injury. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne was inactive with a hamstring injury. Jags defensive lineman Maason Smith was also inactive despite the Jaguars having traded Roy Robertson-Harris to the Seattle Seahawks.Hannah Green of Australia leads from start to finish to win BMW Ladies ChampionshipPAJU, South Korea (AP) — Hannah Green of Australia shot a 1-under 71 to win the BMW Ladies Championship, her sixth victory on the LPGA Tour and her third this season. Green finished at 19-under 269 for the tournament and led or shared the lead after all four rounds. Celine Boutier of France finished one stroke behind Green, shooting a 6-under 66. Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand shot 68 and was two shots behind the winner.WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx head to New YorkMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would have a decisive Game 5 of its Finals. For the first time since 2019, the league championship will come down to a winner-take-all game. This one will be in New York on Sunday night. The Minnesota Lynx staved off elimination with an 82-80 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night to force the fifth game. Since the league switched to a best-of-five format in 2005, seven other series have gone the distance. The home team has won five of those contests, including in 2019.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	N.Y. Yankees	5	Cleveland	2	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Ottawa	5	Tampa Bay	4	Final	Detroit	5	Nashville	2	Final	Dallas	4	Edmonton	1	Final OT	Florida	4	Vegas	3	Final	Minnesota	3	Columbus	1	Final	N-Y Rangers	4	Toronto	1	Final	St. Louis	4	Carolina	3	Final	Vancouver	3	Philadelphia	0	Final OT	Washington	6	New Jersey	5	Final SO	N-Y Islanders	4	Montreal	3	Final	Buffalo	4	Chicago	2	Final OT	Utah	2	Boston	1	Final OT	Seattle	2	Calgary	1	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	(5)Georgia	30	(1)Texas	15	Final	(11)Tennessee	24	(7)Alabama	17	Final	(22)Illinois	21	(24)Michigan	7	Final	(23)Army	45	East Carolina	28	Final	(16)Indiana	56	Nebraska	7	Final	(10)Clemson	48	Virginia	31	Final	(19)Missouri	21	Auburn	17	Final	(6)Miami	52	Louisville	45	Final	(12)Notre Dame	31	Georgia Tech	13	Final	(25)Navy	51	Charlotte	17	Final	(14)Texas A&amp;M	34	Mississippi St.	24	Final	(8)LSU	34	Arkansas	10	Final	(9)Iowa St.	38	UCF	35	Final	(17)Kansas St.	45	West Virginia	18	Final	(21)SMU	40	Stanford	10	___MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCERFinal	Nashville	3	Chicago	0	Final	Charlotte FC	3	D.C. United	0	Final	Miami	6	New England	2	Final	CF Montréal	2	New York City FC	0	Final	Columbus	3	New York	2	Final	Atlanta	2	Orlando City	1	Final	Cincinnati	2	Philadelphia	1	Final	Austin FC	3	Colorado	2	Final	FC Dallas	2	Sporting Kansas City	1	Final	Houston	2	LA Galaxy	1	Final	Los Angeles FC	3	San Jose	1	Final	Minnesota	4	St Louis City	1	Final	Real Salt Lake	2	Vancouver	1	Final tie	Portland	1	Seattle	1	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Pittsburgh	at	Winnipeg	3 p.m.			Colorado	at	San Jose	8 p.m.			Los Angeles	at	Anaheim	8 p.m.	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE		New England	at	Jacksonville	9:30 a.m.			Cincinnati	at	Cleveland	1 p.m.			Detroit	at	Minnesota	1 p.m.			Houston	at	Green Bay	1 p.m.			Miami	at	Indianapolis	1 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	N-Y Giants	1 p.m.			Seattle	at	Atlanta	1 p.m.			Tennessee	at	Buffalo	1 p.m.			Carolina	at	Washington	4:05 p.m.			Las Vegas	at	L.A. Rams	4:05 p.m.			Kansas City	at	San Francisco	4:25 p.m.			N-Y Jets	at	Pittsburgh	8:20 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS		Minnesota	at	New York	8 p.m.

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Sunday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes, Marques Sigle returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 17 Kansas State beat West Virginia 45-18 on Saturday night.

The Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) are off to their best start since 2014.

Kansas State's DJ Giddens scored on runs of 1 and 18 yards. The Big 12 rushing leader was held to a season-low 57 yards. But Johnson picked apart West Virginia’s injury-depleted secondary, finishing 19 of 29 for a career-high 298 yards.

Johnson slipped from the grasp of West Virginia defensive lineman Sean Martin and threw an 11-yard pass to Ty Bowman on fourth down to keep a third-quarter drive alive that ended with Johnson finding Garrett Oakley for a 16-yard score.

On Kansas State’s next series, Johnson and Giddens combined on a 53-yard pass play to the West Virginia 1, and Johnson hit tight end Will Anciaux in the end zone for a 31-10 lead, sending Mountaineer fans streaming for the exits.

West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) lost its third game at home and fell to a ranked opponent for the ninth consecutive time.

West Virginia’s Garrett Greene threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns for the second straight week. Sigle stepped in front of a pass and returned it 43 yards for a score to put the Wildcats ahead 17-3 early in the second quarter.

Greene finished 9 of 19 for 85 yards and one TD along with the two interceptions. The Big 12’s top rushing quarterback had 88 yards on the ground. But Greene, West Virginia running back Jahiem White and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum did not play in the second half. A press box announcement did not give a reason. West Virginia was limited to 63 total yards in the second half.

Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol went 6 of 13 for 58 yards and a touchdown in Greene's absence.

Kansas State: The Wildcats adapted on offense after West Virginia shut down Giddens from the start. Johnson, who also had a 60-yard TD pass in the first quarter to Jadon Jackson in blown coverage, had eight completions of at least 15 yards.

West Virginia: The Mountaineers are 34-33 under sixth-year coach Neal Brown. That’s on pace to be the worst six-year stretch under one coach at West Virginia since Gene Corum went 29-30 from 1960-65.

Kansas State could move up a few spots in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">AP Top 25 poll</a>&nbsp;after the convincing win.

Kansas State: Hosts Kansas next Saturday.

West Virginia: Plays at Arizona next Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729394099597.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo K-State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes, Marques Sigle returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 17 Kansas State beat West Virginia 45-18 on Saturday night.The Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) are off to their best start since 2014.Kansas State's DJ Giddens scored on runs of 1 and 18 yards. The Big 12 rushing leader was held to a season-low 57 yards. But Johnson picked apart West Virginia’s injury-depleted secondary, finishing 19 of 29 for a career-high 298 yards.Johnson slipped from the grasp of West Virginia defensive lineman Sean Martin and threw an 11-yard pass to Ty Bowman on fourth down to keep a third-quarter drive alive that ended with Johnson finding Garrett Oakley for a 16-yard score.On Kansas State’s next series, Johnson and Giddens combined on a 53-yard pass play to the West Virginia 1, and Johnson hit tight end Will Anciaux in the end zone for a 31-10 lead, sending Mountaineer fans streaming for the exits.West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) lost its third game at home and fell to a ranked opponent for the ninth consecutive time.West Virginia’s Garrett Greene threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns for the second straight week. Sigle stepped in front of a pass and returned it 43 yards for a score to put the Wildcats ahead 17-3 early in the second quarter.Greene finished 9 of 19 for 85 yards and one TD along with the two interceptions. The Big 12’s top rushing quarterback had 88 yards on the ground. But Greene, West Virginia running back Jahiem White and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum did not play in the second half. A press box announcement did not give a reason. West Virginia was limited to 63 total yards in the second half.Backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol went 6 of 13 for 58 yards and a touchdown in Greene's absence.<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas State: The Wildcats adapted on offense after West Virginia shut down Giddens from the start. Johnson, who also had a 60-yard TD pass in the first quarter to Jadon Jackson in blown coverage, had eight completions of at least 15 yards.West Virginia: The Mountaineers are 34-33 under sixth-year coach Neal Brown. That’s on pace to be the worst six-year stretch under one coach at West Virginia since Gene Corum went 29-30 from 1960-65.<h2>Poll implications</h2>Kansas State could move up a few spots in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">AP Top 25 poll</a>&nbsp;after the convincing win.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State: Hosts Kansas next Saturday.West Virginia: Plays at Arizona next Saturday.

🏈 Avery Johnson throws for 3 TDs, K-State beats West Virginia

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The game marked Kansas' 112th Homecoming, though it wasn't played in-state because of reconstruction of KU's home stadium.

“We were able to put pressure on the quarterback,” Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said of the difference between Saturday's game and the five previous games. “We were able to create a few turnovers and get some momentum.

"Offensively, we were able to take some shots and get the ball down the field.

"This team has been very fragile for a while, because we've been so close. For us to have a win of this margin is something we've been waiting for.”

Cobee Bryant tied a Kansas record, set by Bill Crank in 1958, with three interceptions.

“I was like, ‘Are you really throwing the ball to me?’,” Bryant said with a big smile on his face after the game. “He was just donating the ball to me.”

Daniels was 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards for Kansas (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).

“We probably played our best ball of the season, but I don't think we've played to our fullest potential,” Daniels said. “I still think there's a lot more to show.”

Donovan Smith went 15 of 24 through the air for 173 yards, with two touchdowns and three picks for Houston (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).

After a scoreless third quarter, Daniels' 8-yard touchdown put Kansas up 35-14 early in the fourth. Devin Neal scored his second touchdown for Kansas' final points.

Kansas scored touchdowns on its first four drives to assume control. The Jayhawks took the opening kickoff and marched on a 15-play drive that took nearly 9 minutes to take an early 7-0 lead. The Jayhawks converted a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 4-yard line before Daniels hit Jared Casey on a 2-yard touchdown pass.

“That nine-minute drive to start was about as good a start as we've had in a while,” Leipold said. “We were very methodical to start the game, especially after they deferred and gave us the football.”

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 <figcaption>Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) gets past Houston defensive back Jalen Emery (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.The game marked Kansas' 112th Homecoming, though it wasn't played in-state because of reconstruction of KU's home stadium.“We were able to put pressure on the quarterback,” Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said of the difference between Saturday's game and the five previous games. “We were able to create a few turnovers and get some momentum."Offensively, we were able to take some shots and get the ball down the field."This team has been very fragile for a while, because we've been so close. For us to have a win of this margin is something we've been waiting for.”Cobee Bryant tied a Kansas record, set by Bill Crank in 1958, with three interceptions.“I was like, ‘Are you really throwing the ball to me?’,” Bryant said with a big smile on his face after the game. “He was just donating the ball to me.”Daniels was 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards for Kansas (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).“We probably played our best ball of the season, but I don't think we've played to our fullest potential,” Daniels said. “I still think there's a lot more to show.”Donovan Smith went 15 of 24 through the air for 173 yards, with two touchdowns and three picks for Houston (2-5, 1-3 Big 12).After a scoreless third quarter, Daniels' 8-yard touchdown put Kansas up 35-14 early in the fourth. Devin Neal scored his second touchdown for Kansas' final points.Kansas scored touchdowns on its first four drives to assume control. The Jayhawks took the opening kickoff and marched on a 15-play drive that took nearly 9 minutes to take an early 7-0 lead. The Jayhawks converted a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 4-yard line before Daniels hit Jared Casey on a 2-yard touchdown pass.“That nine-minute drive to start was about as good a start as we've had in a while,” Leipold said. “We were very methodical to start the game, especially after they deferred and gave us the football.”On the first play following an interception by Bryant, Daniels hit Quentin Skinner with a 48-yard bomb to extend the lead.“The Houston defense came out and tried to double team or triple team Luke Grimm a few times today,” Daniels said. “They were leaving a lot of one-on-ones with my other receivers. I'm always happy when one of my receivers gets to get out there and make a play.”On its third drive, KU went 84 yards on six plays, capped by a 2-yard run by Neal.Houston finally got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter when Smith hit Stacy Sneed on a screen and Sneed ran untouched for a 23-yard score.Daniels' third touchdown pass was a 3-yard strike to Casey to give Kansas a 28-7 lead. Smith hit Mekhi Mews on a 52-yard catch-and-run score right before halftime.THE TAKEAWAYHouston: The Cougars' first-half defense let them down. They came into the game third in the Big 12 in total yards allowed per game at 295.0, and they gave up 284 of their 467 total yards allowed in the first half.Kansas: The Jayhawks badly needed this victory to reach a third straight bowl game for the first time in program history. With games against No. 17 Kansas State, No. 9 Iowa State and No. 13 BYU in the next three games, they can afford just one more loss and achieve bowl eligibility.UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars will host Utah Oct. 26.Kansas: The Jayhawks travel to in-state rival Kansas State Oct. 26.