EL DORADO, Kan. — Hutchinson (10-5, 6-3) only surrendered the lead to No. 5 Butler (12-3, 7-2) for 10 seconds Wednesday night.

Fresh off last Saturday's 70-62 victory over No. 6 Cowley, the Dragons continued their second-semester dominance with a 73-70 win at the Power Plant.

Hutchinson took a six-point advantage into the break and pushed that lead to double digits early in the second half.

The Dragons held a four-point advantage and their breath as leading scorer Quez Thornton was sidelined with an injury with 10:12 left to play.

Thornton did not return and finished the game with 11 points.

Bo Aldridge led the Dragons with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

DJ Dudley added another 11 as Hutchinson held off a late Butler push.

Clinging to a three-point lead, Hutchinson turned the ball over to full-court pressure.

Josiah Kirkwood stole an inbound pass and scored a quick layup with 9.8 seconds remaining.

Hutchinson safely inbounded the ball after its final timeout and Butler was forced to foul.

Mikhail Abdul-Hamid hit both free throws to put Hutchinson back up three.

Without timeouts, Kirkwood pushed the ball down the floor and tried a quick layup. Kobe Smith rebounded the miss and time expired.

Former Blue Dragon Russell Branch led Butler with 18 points.

The Dragons led for 38 minutes and 53 seconds in a game that was tied once with two lead changes.

Hutchinson is on the road Saturday at Pratt for a 4 p.m. tipoff.

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 </figure>EL DORADO, Kan. — Hutchinson (10-5, 6-3) only surrendered the lead to No. 5 Butler (12-3, 7-2) for 10 seconds Wednesday night.Fresh off last Saturday's 70-62 victory over No. 6 Cowley, the Dragons continued their second-semester dominance with a 73-70 win at the Power Plant.Hutchinson took a six-point advantage into the break and pushed that lead to double digits early in the second half.The Dragons held a four-point advantage and their breath as leading scorer Quez Thornton was sidelined with an injury with 10:12 left to play.Thornton did not return and finished the game with 11 points.Bo Aldridge led the Dragons with 22 points and 11 rebounds.DJ Dudley added another 11 as Hutchinson held off a late Butler push.Clinging to a three-point lead, Hutchinson turned the ball over to full-court pressure.Josiah Kirkwood stole an inbound pass and scored a quick layup with 9.8 seconds remaining.Hutchinson safely inbounded the ball after its final timeout and Butler was forced to foul.Mikhail Abdul-Hamid hit both free throws to put Hutchinson back up three.Without timeouts, Kirkwood pushed the ball down the floor and tried a quick layup. Kobe Smith rebounded the miss and time expired.FINAL: Hutchinson 73 Butler 70Former Blue Dragon Russell Branch led Butler with 18 points.The Dragons led for 38 minutes and 53 seconds in a game that was tied once with two lead changes.Hutchinson is on the road Saturday at Pratt for a 4 p.m. tipoff.

🏀 MBB: Dragons topple another Top 10 opponent

EL DORADO, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (15-0, 9-0) used clutch free-throw shooting in the final 13 seconds to fend off Butler (11-3, 6-3) and hand the Grizzlies their first loss at home this season.

Hailey Jackson and Jada Pleasant went 4-of-4 from the charity stripe in the final seconds to secure Hutchinson's 57-53 victory.

The Dragons led by as many as nine in the first half and took a 25-17 advantage into halftime.

Butler quickly erased that lead with an 8-0 run to open the third quarter.

The Grizzlies then used a six-point possession to build a four-point advantage late in the third.

Katie Duncan was called for her second foul and slammed the ball to the floor in frustration.

Butler made the technical free throws and bonus free throws before Kenzie Galliart capped off the opportunity with a layup.

Hutchinson regained a two-point lead headed into the final frame.

The game featured eight lead changes and eight ties, despite the Dragons leading for 29 minutes and four seconds.

A Keegan Yarick basket with 14 seconds left pulled Butler within two before Hutchinson iced the game at the line.

The Dragons have won 52-games straight, 37 in conference play.

Jackson led the Dragons with 17 points and six rebounds.

Landon Forbes added 10 points while Madi Denison scored eight and pulled down 11 rebounds.

Yarick and Galliart combined for 35 points.

Hutchinson is on the road Saturday at Pratt for a 2 p.m. tipoff.

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 </figure>EL DORADO, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (15-0, 9-0) used clutch free-throw shooting in the final 13 seconds to fend off Butler (11-3, 6-3) and hand the Grizzlies their first loss at home this season.Hailey Jackson and Jada Pleasant went 4-of-4 from the charity stripe in the final seconds to secure Hutchinson's 57-53 victory.The Dragons led by as many as nine in the first half and took a 25-17 advantage into halftime.Butler quickly erased that lead with an 8-0 run to open the third quarter.The Grizzlies then used a six-point possession to build a four-point advantage late in the third.Katie Duncan was called for her second foul and slammed the ball to the floor in frustration.Butler made the technical free throws and bonus free throws before Kenzie Galliart capped off the opportunity with a layup.Hutchinson regained a two-point lead headed into the final frame.The game featured eight lead changes and eight ties, despite the Dragons leading for 29 minutes and four seconds.A Keegan Yarick basket with 14 seconds left pulled Butler within two before Hutchinson iced the game at the line.FINAL: Hutchinson 57 Butler 53The Dragons have won 52-games straight, 37 in conference play.Jackson led the Dragons with 17 points and six rebounds.Landon Forbes added 10 points while Madi Denison scored eight and pulled down 11 rebounds.Yarick and Galliart combined for 35 points.Hutchinson is on the road Saturday at Pratt for a 2 p.m. tipoff.

🏀 WBB: Dragons lifted by late free throws

The NFL announced on Wednesday that Travis Kelce has won the 2024 Nationwide Charity Challenge. Kelce, a two-time Man of the Year nominee, previously won the Charity Challenge in 2020-21.

In recognition of this year's win, Nationwide has awarded a $35,000 donation to Kelce's foundation, 87 &amp; Running. As the second and third place finishers, Dion Dawkins and Mike Evans' charities of choice also received donations of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, courtesy of Nationwide.

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 </figure>The NFL announced on Wednesday that Travis Kelce has won the 2024 Nationwide Charity Challenge. Kelce, a two-time Man of the Year nominee, previously won the Charity Challenge in 2020-21.In recognition of this year's win, Nationwide has awarded a $35,000 donation to Kelce's foundation, 87 &amp; Running. As the second and third place finishers, Dion Dawkins and Mike Evans' charities of choice also received donations of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, courtesy of Nationwide.

🏈 Kelce wins Charity Challenge

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas student-athletes established a new department record with a combined 3.45 grade point average this past fall, surging past the 3.40 they posted in the spring of 2024.

For each of the last five semesters, student-athletes have either tied or broken the department record. Beginning with a 3.33 GPA in the Fall 2022 semester and continuing through the Fall 2024 semester, Kansas student-athletes have continued to elevate the department's GPA each semester with a record-breaking effort.

"Our student-athletes continue to inspire us all with their remarkable performance in the classroom," Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. "Each semester, they have found a way to raise an already exceptionally high bar and elevate our department to unprecedented heights. During a transformative time in college athletics, our student-athletes, academic staff and coaches have remained committed to excellence in the classroom."

Kansas had 109 student-athletes achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA for the Fall 2024 semester. Additionally, 82 percent of student-athletes earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and 334 student-athletes posted a 3.00-3.99 GPA.

Eight sport programs set or tied a program record GPA for the Fall 2024 semester. Women's basketball (3.67), football (3.24), men's golf (3.66), rowing (3.54, ties non-COVID era program record), softball (3.48), men's track &amp; field (3.28, ties non-COVID era program record), men's cross country (3.57) and women's track &amp; field (3.53, ties non-COVID era program record) each claimed a high mark in the classroom. 

For a record sixth-straight semester, all teams reached a 3.0 or higher term GPA. Women's golf led all programs with a 3.81 GPA.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas student-athletes established a new department record with a combined 3.45 grade point average this past fall, surging past the 3.40 they posted in the spring of 2024.For each of the last five semesters, student-athletes have either tied or broken the department record. Beginning with a 3.33 GPA in the Fall 2022 semester and continuing through the Fall 2024 semester, Kansas student-athletes have continued to elevate the department's GPA each semester with a record-breaking effort."Our student-athletes continue to inspire us all with their remarkable performance in the classroom," Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. "Each semester, they have found a way to raise an already exceptionally high bar and elevate our department to unprecedented heights. During a transformative time in college athletics, our student-athletes, academic staff and coaches have remained committed to excellence in the classroom."Kansas had 109 student-athletes achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA for the Fall 2024 semester. Additionally, 82 percent of student-athletes earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and 334 student-athletes posted a 3.00-3.99 GPA.Eight sport programs set or tied a program record GPA for the Fall 2024 semester. Women's basketball (3.67), football (3.24), men's golf (3.66), rowing (3.54, ties non-COVID era program record), softball (3.48), men's track &amp; field (3.28, ties non-COVID era program record), men's cross country (3.57) and women's track &amp; field (3.53, ties non-COVID era program record) each claimed a high mark in the classroom. For a record sixth-straight semester, all teams reached a 3.0 or higher term GPA. Women's golf led all programs with a 3.81 GPA.

KU with highest athlete GPA ever

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;— The Kansas City Royals Wednesday morning announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2026. Kansas City now has 39 players on its Major League Reserve List.

Lorenzen, who turned 33 last week, completed his 10th season in the Majors in 2024. He began the season with Texas and was acquired by Kansas City on July 29. In 7 appearances (6 starts) with the Royals, Lorenzen went 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA (5 ER in 28.2 IP). He also made 2 appearances in the American League Division Series vs. the Yankees.

In 26 appearances (24 starts) in the 2024 regular season with Texas and Kansas City, Lorenzen went 7-6 with a 3.31 ERA (48 ER in 130.1 IP), his lowest in any season since 2019, when he had a 2.92 ERA (27 ER in 83.1 IP) in 73 relief appearances with Cincinnati.

Lorenzen made his Major League debut with Cincinnati in 2015, when 21 of his 27 appearances came as a starter. From 2016-21, he made 268 appearances and all but 5 came as a reliever. Over the last three seasons (2022-24), 67 of his 73 appearances have been as a starting pitcher.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;— The Kansas City Royals Wednesday morning announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2026. Kansas City now has 39 players on its Major League Reserve List.Lorenzen, who turned 33 last week, completed his 10th season in the Majors in 2024. He began the season with Texas and was acquired by Kansas City on July 29. In 7 appearances (6 starts) with the Royals, Lorenzen went 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA (5 ER in 28.2 IP). He also made 2 appearances in the American League Division Series vs. the Yankees.In 26 appearances (24 starts) in the 2024 regular season with Texas and Kansas City, Lorenzen went 7-6 with a 3.31 ERA (48 ER in 130.1 IP), his lowest in any season since 2019, when he had a 2.92 ERA (27 ER in 83.1 IP) in 73 relief appearances with Cincinnati.Lorenzen made his Major League debut with Cincinnati in 2015, when 21 of his 27 appearances came as a starter. From 2016-21, he made 268 appearances and all but 5 came as a reliever. Over the last three seasons (2022-24), 67 of his 73 appearances have been as a starting pitcher.

⚾ Royals pitcher to return

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State senior center Ayoka Lee has continued to garner accolades for her efforts on the floor this season, as the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced the John R. Wooden Award presented by Principal Midseason Top 25 Watch List with Lee as one of the 25 to receive the distinction this evening.

Lee is a four-time candidate for the John R. Wooden Award, as she was a preseason watch list selection in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 seasons. She was named to the Midseason Top-25 in 2022, 2024 and 2025 and has been named to the national ballot in 2022 and 2024.

The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2025 John R. Wooden Award Women's Player of the Year presented by Principal. Players not chosen to the preseason or midseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ National Ballot. The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award. 

Voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during early round games. The Wooden Award All American Team™ will be announced the week of the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA Tournament. 

The winners and the All-Americans of the 2025 John R. Wooden Award will be presented by Principal, will be honored at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Lee, a 2024-25 Preseason All-America selection by The Athletic and Associated Press, has had a strong start to the 2024-25 season, as she is averaging 17.3 points on a career-best .669 field goal percentage, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots. She ranks fifth in the nation and leads the Big 12 in field goal percentage. Lee is third in the Big 12 in blocks per game and seventh in scoring average.

In her career, Lee holds the school records for career points (2,436) career rebounds (1,211) and career blocks (340). She is just one of three players in Big 12 history to register 2,000 or more points, 1,000 or more rebounds and 300 or more career blocks.

Lee is also a candidate for the 2025 Women's Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy and the Lisa Leslie Award, given to the nation's top center.

(12/10) K-State makes a two-game swing through the Beehive State, as the Wildcats face Utah on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (CT).

Wednesday's game will air on ESPN+ and will also be available on the K-State Sports Network and the flagship stations of K-State women's basketball in Manhattan, Sunny 102.5 and 1350 KMAN.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State senior center Ayoka Lee has continued to garner accolades for her efforts on the floor this season, as the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced the John R. Wooden Award presented by Principal Midseason Top 25 Watch List with Lee as one of the 25 to receive the distinction this evening.Lee is a four-time candidate for the John R. Wooden Award, as she was a preseason watch list selection in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 seasons. She was named to the Midseason Top-25 in 2022, 2024 and 2025 and has been named to the national ballot in 2022 and 2024.The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2025 John R. Wooden Award Women's Player of the Year presented by Principal. Players not chosen to the preseason or midseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ National Ballot. The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award. Voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during early round games. The Wooden Award All American Team™ will be announced the week of the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA Tournament. The winners and the All-Americans of the 2025 John R. Wooden Award will be presented by Principal, will be honored at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Friday, April 11, 2025.Lee, a 2024-25 Preseason All-America selection by The Athletic and Associated Press, has had a strong start to the 2024-25 season, as she is averaging 17.3 points on a career-best .669 field goal percentage, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots. She ranks fifth in the nation and leads the Big 12 in field goal percentage. Lee is third in the Big 12 in blocks per game and seventh in scoring average.In her career, Lee holds the school records for career points (2,436) career rebounds (1,211) and career blocks (340). She is just one of three players in Big 12 history to register 2,000 or more points, 1,000 or more rebounds and 300 or more career blocks.Lee is also a candidate for the 2025 Women's Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy and the Lisa Leslie Award, given to the nation's top center.(12/10) K-State makes a two-game swing through the Beehive State, as the Wildcats face Utah on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (CT).Wednesday's game will air on ESPN+ and will also be available on the K-State Sports Network and the flagship stations of K-State women's basketball in Manhattan, Sunny 102.5 and 1350 KMAN.

🏀 Lee on Wooden Watch List

STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State blew open a tight contest with a 15-0 run to end the first half, as the Cowboys earned their first Big 12 win of the season with a 79-66 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night before 5,540 fans at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Oklahoma State (9-5, 1-2 Big 12) held a narrow 28-24 lead at the final media timeout of the first half with 3:54 to play before a driving layup by senior guard Khalil Brantley spurred a 15-0 run that flipped a two-possession game into a 19-point halftime advantage for the Cowboys.

Five players scored for OSU in the decisive run, including 4 each by Brantley and graduate Abou Ousmane, 3 by senior Bryce Thompson and 2 each by graduates Marchelus Avery and Brandon Newman. Brantley capped the impressive run with a steal and pullup jumper at the buzzer.

K-State (7-7, 1-2 Big 12) twice cut the lead to 11 points in the second half, including 52-41 after an 11-2 run with 12:46 to play, but a 3-pointer from Thompson with the shot clock running down ignited a 9-0 run that pushed the lead back to 20 at 61-41 near the midway point of the half.

Most of the damage caused by the Cowboys came off 19 Wildcat turnovers that they converted into 31 points. The 31 points off turnovers tie for the fourth-most ever allowed an opponent and the most since Baylor scored 34 points off turnovers on Jan. 27, 2021.

The loss continued the Wildcats' struggles on the road, as they dropped their 13th consecutive game dating back to last season. The team has now lost 10 straight Big 12 road games.

Although plagued by the 19 turnovers, the K-State offense did connect on 50 percent or better from the field for the sixth time this season, finishing at 51.1 percent (24-of-47), including 60.9 percent (14-of-23) in the second half. However, the Wildcats were dismal from 3-point range, making just 21.4 percent (3-of-14) of their shots from beyond the arc.

Senior Coleman Hawkins led three Wildcats in double figures with 18 points on 7-of-13 field goals to go with 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 32 minutes. Fellow senior David N'Guessan collected his sixth double-double, including his second in a row, with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He also added 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks to his stat line. Senior Max Jones scored in double figures for the sixth time this season with 10 points.

For the game, Oklahoma State shot 47.5 percent (28-of-59) from the field, including 42.9 percent (9-of-21) from 3-point range, while making 14 of 18 attempts from the free throw line. In addition to a 31-14 advantage in points off turnovers, the Cowboys were 14-4 on fast-break points.

Ousmane led all scorers with 27 points on 11-of-15 field goal attempts, while Avery and Thompson added 13 and 10 points, respectively. Brantley had game-highs in both assists (5) and steals (3) to go with his 6 points.

OSU has now back-to-back games in the series since ending a 3-game losing streak.

K-State returns home to Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday, as the Wildcats play host to No. 12/11 Houston (11-3, 3-0 Big 12) at 5 p.m., CT on ESPN+. Tickets can be purchased online at kstatesports.com/tickets or by phone (800) 221.CATS.

Oklahoma State got off to a fast start, scoring the game's first 5 points before senior Max Jones connected from the corner for K-State's first points at the 17:55 mark. The Cowboys continued their hot start, scoring 6 of the next 8 points to take an 11-5 lead into the first media timeout.

K-State was able to chip away at the deficit, using an 8-2 run to tie the game at 13-all on a layup by senior David N'Guessan with 11:44 to play. However, a 3-pointer by Avery Marchelus on the next possession helped OSU take an 18-15 lead into the next media timeout just over a minute later.

The Wildcats got to within 23-22 on a jumper by sophomore Macaleab Rich at the 5:52 mark, but a 5-0 run by the Cowboys provided some cushion at 28-22 with 4:32 to play. After 2 free throws by Max Jones right before the final media timeout, OSU scored 6 straight points to push ahead by double figures at 34-24 and forced a timeout by head coach Jerome Tang with 2:12 to play.

The timeout didn't stop the Cowboys' momentum, as they finished off the half with 9 more points to lead 43-24 at the halftime break.

OSU connected on 50 percent (18-of-36) from the field, including 44.4 percent (4-of-9) from 3-point range, and scored 16 points off 11 K-State turnovers in the first half. Graduate Abou Ousmane led all scorers with 17 points on 8-of-11 field goals.

K-State shot just 41.7 percent (10-of-24) in the first half, including 28.6 percent (2-of-7) from beyond the arc. C.J. Jones and Max Jones each had 5 points to lead the Wildcats.

Max Jones opened the second half by making 3 straight free throws to help K-State to cut into the deficit. However, OSU continued its impressive offensive performance, scoring 7 of the next 10 points to go ahead by 50-30 at the first media timeout.

A jumper by N'Guessan sparked an 11-2 run by the Wildcats to cut the deficit to 52-41 and forced a timeout by Cowboy head coach Steve Lutz at the 12:46 mark. Four different players contributed points in the spurt, including 5 by senior Coleman Hawkins.

Out of the timeout, senior Bryce Thompson connected on a 3-pointer with the clock running down, as the Cowboys answered the run with 9 straight points to push the lead back to 20 at 61-41 near the midway point of the second half.

A 7-0 run pulled K-State to within 70-58 with just over 4 minutes to play, as junior Ugonna Onyenso and N'Guessan each had baskets while Hawkins had a 3-pointer. However, a 3-point play from Ousmane answered the run as OSU scored 5 of next 7 points to go back ahead 75-60.

A pair of free throws by N'Guessan got the Wildcats to within 75-64 with 2:44 remaining, but that would be closest they would get as the Cowboys won 79-66.

K-State still leads the all-time series, 87-60, including 28-38 in games played in Stillwater and 26-35 at Gallagher-Iba Arena… The Cowboys have now won the last 2 games.

K-State has now lost 13 consecutive road games, including 10 straight in Big 12 play… The last road win by the Wildcats came at West Virginia on Jan. 9, 2024.

K-State used a starting lineup of junior Dug McDaniel, junior Brendan Hausen, senior Max Jones, senior Coleman Hawkins and senior David N'Guessan for the fourth time and the third straight game… Hausen, M. Jones, Hawkins and N'Guessan have now started the first 14 games… All 14 of Hausen's career starts have come at K-State.

Hawkins now has 96 career starts (Illinois/K-State), M. Jones now has 95 career starts (Tampa/Cal State Fullerton/K-State), N'Guessan now has 53 career starts (all at K-State) and McDaniel now has 56 career starts (Michigan/K-State).

K-State started junior Ugonna Onyenso in the second half, along with McDaniel, Max Jones, Hawkins and N'Guessan.

K-State scored its 66 points on 51.1 percent (24-of-47) shooting, including 21.4 percent (3-of-14) from 3-point range, while making 75 percent (15-of-20) from the free throw line.

It marked the sixth time this season that the Wildcats have connected on 50 percent or better from the field, including the first time in Big 12 play.

Oklahoma State scored 31 points off 19 K-State turnovers… The 31 points off turnovers tied for the fourth-most allowed by an opponent and the most since 2021.

K-State scored 14 points off 12 OSU turnovers.

K-State held a 38-34 advantage in points in the paint.

K-State held a 30-29 rebounding edge, including 23 defensive rebounds.

Three Wildcats scored in double figures led by 18 points from seniors Coleman Hawkins (18 points), David N'Guessan (12 points) and Max Jones (10 points).

Hawkins scored his 18 points on 7-of-13 field goals, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and 3-of-3 free throws to go with 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 32 minutes… He now has 53 career double-digit scoring games, including 8 at K-State.

N'Guessan collected his sixth career double-double, including his second in a row, with 12 points on 4-of-6 field goals and 4-of-4 free throws to go with a game-high 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 35 minutes… He now has 38 career double-digit scoring games, including his team-leading 12 this season.

N'Guessan's 4 assists matched his season-high for the second straight game.

Jones scored his 10 points on 2-of-8 field goals, including 1-of-5 from 3-point range, and 5-of-5 free throws to go with 3 assists and 2 rebounds in 28 minutes… He eclipsed 1,500 career points with his scoring effort… He now has 71 career double-digit scoring games, including 6 at K-State.

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 </figure>K-State AthleticsSTILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State blew open a tight contest with a 15-0 run to end the first half, as the Cowboys earned their first Big 12 win of the season with a 79-66 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night before 5,540 fans at Gallagher-Iba Arena.Oklahoma State (9-5, 1-2 Big 12) held a narrow 28-24 lead at the final media timeout of the first half with 3:54 to play before a driving layup by senior guard Khalil Brantley spurred a 15-0 run that flipped a two-possession game into a 19-point halftime advantage for the Cowboys.Five players scored for OSU in the decisive run, including 4 each by Brantley and graduate Abou Ousmane, 3 by senior Bryce Thompson and 2 each by graduates Marchelus Avery and Brandon Newman. Brantley capped the impressive run with a steal and pullup jumper at the buzzer.K-State (7-7, 1-2 Big 12) twice cut the lead to 11 points in the second half, including 52-41 after an 11-2 run with 12:46 to play, but a 3-pointer from Thompson with the shot clock running down ignited a 9-0 run that pushed the lead back to 20 at 61-41 near the midway point of the half.Most of the damage caused by the Cowboys came off 19 Wildcat turnovers that they converted into 31 points. The 31 points off turnovers tie for the fourth-most ever allowed an opponent and the most since Baylor scored 34 points off turnovers on Jan. 27, 2021.The loss continued the Wildcats' struggles on the road, as they dropped their 13th consecutive game dating back to last season. The team has now lost 10 straight Big 12 road games.Although plagued by the 19 turnovers, the K-State offense did connect on 50 percent or better from the field for the sixth time this season, finishing at 51.1 percent (24-of-47), including 60.9 percent (14-of-23) in the second half. However, the Wildcats were dismal from 3-point range, making just 21.4 percent (3-of-14) of their shots from beyond the arc.Senior Coleman Hawkins led three Wildcats in double figures with 18 points on 7-of-13 field goals to go with 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 32 minutes. Fellow senior David N'Guessan collected his sixth double-double, including his second in a row, with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He also added 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks to his stat line. Senior Max Jones scored in double figures for the sixth time this season with 10 points.For the game, Oklahoma State shot 47.5 percent (28-of-59) from the field, including 42.9 percent (9-of-21) from 3-point range, while making 14 of 18 attempts from the free throw line. In addition to a 31-14 advantage in points off turnovers, the Cowboys were 14-4 on fast-break points.Ousmane led all scorers with 27 points on 11-of-15 field goal attempts, while Avery and Thompson added 13 and 10 points, respectively. Brantley had game-highs in both assists (5) and steals (3) to go with his 6 points.OSU has now back-to-back games in the series since ending a 3-game losing streak.K-State returns home to Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday, as the Wildcats play host to No. 12/11 Houston (11-3, 3-0 Big 12) at 5 p.m., CT on ESPN+. Tickets can be purchased online at kstatesports.com/tickets or by phone (800) 221.CATS.FIRST HALFOklahoma State got off to a fast start, scoring the game's first 5 points before senior Max Jones connected from the corner for K-State's first points at the 17:55 mark. The Cowboys continued their hot start, scoring 6 of the next 8 points to take an 11-5 lead into the first media timeout.K-State was able to chip away at the deficit, using an 8-2 run to tie the game at 13-all on a layup by senior David N'Guessan with 11:44 to play. However, a 3-pointer by Avery Marchelus on the next possession helped OSU take an 18-15 lead into the next media timeout just over a minute later.The Wildcats got to within 23-22 on a jumper by sophomore Macaleab Rich at the 5:52 mark, but a 5-0 run by the Cowboys provided some cushion at 28-22 with 4:32 to play. After 2 free throws by Max Jones right before the final media timeout, OSU scored 6 straight points to push ahead by double figures at 34-24 and forced a timeout by head coach Jerome Tang with 2:12 to play.The timeout didn't stop the Cowboys' momentum, as they finished off the half with 9 more points to lead 43-24 at the halftime break.OSU connected on 50 percent (18-of-36) from the field, including 44.4 percent (4-of-9) from 3-point range, and scored 16 points off 11 K-State turnovers in the first half. Graduate Abou Ousmane led all scorers with 17 points on 8-of-11 field goals.K-State shot just 41.7 percent (10-of-24) in the first half, including 28.6 percent (2-of-7) from beyond the arc. C.J. Jones and Max Jones each had 5 points to lead the Wildcats.SECOND HALFMax Jones opened the second half by making 3 straight free throws to help K-State to cut into the deficit. However, OSU continued its impressive offensive performance, scoring 7 of the next 10 points to go ahead by 50-30 at the first media timeout.A jumper by N'Guessan sparked an 11-2 run by the Wildcats to cut the deficit to 52-41 and forced a timeout by Cowboy head coach Steve Lutz at the 12:46 mark. Four different players contributed points in the spurt, including 5 by senior Coleman Hawkins.Out of the timeout, senior Bryce Thompson connected on a 3-pointer with the clock running down, as the Cowboys answered the run with 9 straight points to push the lead back to 20 at 61-41 near the midway point of the second half.A 7-0 run pulled K-State to within 70-58 with just over 4 minutes to play, as junior Ugonna Onyenso and N'Guessan each had baskets while Hawkins had a 3-pointer. However, a 3-point play from Ousmane answered the run as OSU scored 5 of next 7 points to go back ahead 75-60.A pair of free throws by N'Guessan got the Wildcats to within 75-64 with 2:44 remaining, but that would be closest they would get as the Cowboys won 79-66.BEYOND THE BOXSCOREK-State still leads the all-time series, 87-60, including 28-38 in games played in Stillwater and 26-35 at Gallagher-Iba Arena… The Cowboys have now won the last 2 games.K-State has now lost 13 consecutive road games, including 10 straight in Big 12 play… The last road win by the Wildcats came at West Virginia on Jan. 9, 2024.K-State used a starting lineup of junior Dug McDaniel, junior Brendan Hausen, senior Max Jones, senior Coleman Hawkins and senior David N'Guessan for the fourth time and the third straight game… Hausen, M. Jones, Hawkins and N'Guessan have now started the first 14 games… All 14 of Hausen's career starts have come at K-State.Hawkins now has 96 career starts (Illinois/K-State), M. Jones now has 95 career starts (Tampa/Cal State Fullerton/K-State), N'Guessan now has 53 career starts (all at K-State) and McDaniel now has 56 career starts (Michigan/K-State).K-State started junior Ugonna Onyenso in the second half, along with McDaniel, Max Jones, Hawkins and N'Guessan.TEAM NOTESK-State scored its 66 points on 51.1 percent (24-of-47) shooting, including 21.4 percent (3-of-14) from 3-point range, while making 75 percent (15-of-20) from the free throw line.It marked the sixth time this season that the Wildcats have connected on 50 percent or better from the field, including the first time in Big 12 play.Oklahoma State scored 31 points off 19 K-State turnovers… The 31 points off turnovers tied for the fourth-most allowed by an opponent and the most since 2021.K-State scored 14 points off 12 OSU turnovers.K-State held a 38-34 advantage in points in the paint.K-State held a 30-29 rebounding edge, including 23 defensive rebounds.INDIVIDUAL NOTESThree Wildcats scored in double figures led by 18 points from seniors Coleman Hawkins (18 points), David N'Guessan (12 points) and Max Jones (10 points).Hawkins scored his 18 points on 7-of-13 field goals, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and 3-of-3 free throws to go with 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 32 minutes… He now has 53 career double-digit scoring games, including 8 at K-State.N'Guessan collected his sixth career double-double, including his second in a row, with 12 points on 4-of-6 field goals and 4-of-4 free throws to go with a game-high 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 35 minutes… He now has 38 career double-digit scoring games, including his team-leading 12 this season.N'Guessan's 4 assists matched his season-high for the second straight game.Jones scored his 10 points on 2-of-8 field goals, including 1-of-5 from 3-point range, and 5-of-5 free throws to go with 3 assists and 2 rebounds in 28 minutes… He eclipsed 1,500 career points with his scoring effort… He now has 71 career double-digit scoring games, including 6 at K-State.

🏀 Oklahoma State wins over K-State Tuesday

The NFL announced this week each team's complete list of opponents to date for the 2025 regular season.

The Chiefs opponents will look like this.

Home: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Detroit

Away: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, Buffalo

Under the NFL scheduling formula, every team plays 17 games as follows:

Home and away against its three division opponents (six games).

The four teams from another division within its conference on a rotating, three-year cycle (four games).

The four teams from a division in the other conference on a rotating, four-year cycle (four games).

Two intraconference opponents based on the prior year's standings (two games). These games match a first-place team against the first-place teams in the two same-conference divisions the team is not scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place and fourth-place teams in a conference are matched in the same way each year.

One interconference opponent based on the prior year's standings on a rotating four-year cycle (one game). These games match a first-place team from one division against a first-place team in an opposite-conference division that the team is not scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place and fourth-place teams in each division are matched in the same way each year. The home conference for this game will rotate.

The 2025 schedule, with playing dates and times, will be announced in the spring.

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 </figure>The NFL announced this week each team's complete list of opponents to date for the 2025 regular season.The Chiefs opponents will look like this.Home: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, DetroitAway: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, BuffaloUnder the NFL scheduling formula, every team plays 17 games as follows:Home and away against its three division opponents (six games).The four teams from another division within its conference on a rotating, three-year cycle (four games).The four teams from a division in the other conference on a rotating, four-year cycle (four games).Two intraconference opponents based on the prior year's standings (two games). These games match a first-place team against the first-place teams in the two same-conference divisions the team is not scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place and fourth-place teams in a conference are matched in the same way each year.One interconference opponent based on the prior year's standings on a rotating four-year cycle (one game). These games match a first-place team from one division against a first-place team in an opposite-conference division that the team is not scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place and fourth-place teams in each division are matched in the same way each year. The home conference for this game will rotate.The 2025 schedule, with playing dates and times, will be announced in the spring.

🏈 Chiefs home and away opponents announced for 2025

Kapaun Mount Carmel 67, Wichita Northwest 15

Stanton County vs. South Baca, Colo., ppd.

Thayer Central, Neb. vs. Republic County, ppd.

Wichita Bishop Carroll 71, Wichita North 25

Wichita Northwest 45, Kapaun Mount Carmel 41

Altoona-Midway vs. Southern Coffey County, ppd.

St. Thomas Aquinas vs. St. Pius X (Kansas City), Mo., ppd.

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 </figure>Tuesday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Alma, Neb. 71, Northern Valley 28Arkansas City 41, Goddard 28Berean Academy def. Sedgwick, forfeitBluestem 37, Douglass 26Cherryvale 68, Erie 30Derby 67, Valley Center 36Holcomb 46, Goodland 44Holdrege, Neb. 54, Phillipsburg 47Kapaun Mount Carmel 67, Wichita Northwest 15Maize 31, Goddard-Eisenhower 29Red Cloud, Neb. 62, Rock Hills 61, OTScott City 59, Cimarron 50South Gray 69, Sublette 13Southwestern Hts. 73, Deerfield 9Spearville 37, Meade 29Wallace County 47, Wheatland-Grinnell 27Wauneta-Palisade, Neb. 58, Cheylin 50Woodward, Okla. 68, Liberal 58POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Atchison vs. KC Wyandotte, ppd.Emporia vs. Topeka Hayden, ppd.Hutchinson vs Maize South, ppd.Rossville vs. Jefferson West, ppd.Sabetha vs. Nemaha Central, ppd.Silver Lake vs. St Marys, ppd.Stanton County vs. South Baca, Colo., ppd.Thayer Central, Neb. vs. Republic County, ppd.Uniontown vs. Southeast, ppd.Washburn Rural vs. Junction City, ppd.Tuesday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Alma, Neb. 69, Northern Valley 27Berean Academy def. Sedgwick, forfeitBluestem 37, Douglass 26Carl Junction, Mo. 55, Pittsburg 49Chanute 69, Labette County 48Derby 68, Valley Center 67Erie 62, Cherryvale 36Holcomb 59, Goodland 54Holdrege, Neb. 103, Phillipsburg 51Maize 60, Goddard-Eisenhower 31Oakley 53, Oberlin-Decatur 46Oswego 69, Marmaton Valley 46Pratt 71, Kingman 18Red Cloud, Neb. 59, Rock Hills 52Scott City 53, Cimarron 28South Gray 63, Sublette 59Southwestern Hts. 68, Deerfield 34Wauneta-Palisade, Neb. 65, Cheylin 35Wichita Bishop Carroll 71, Wichita North 25Wichita Heights 59, Wichita West 27Wichita Northwest 45, Kapaun Mount Carmel 41Woodward, Okla. 68, Liberal 58POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Altoona-Midway vs. Southern Coffey County, ppd.Emporia vs. Topeka Hayden, ppd.Hutchinson vs Maize South, ppd.KC Wyandotte vs. Atchison, ppd.Rossville vs. Jefferson West, ppd.Sabetha vs. Nemaha Central, ppd.Silver Lake vs. St Marys, ppd.St. Thomas Aquinas vs. St. Pius X (Kansas City), Mo., ppd.Stanton County vs. South Baca, Colo., ppd.Thayer Central, Neb. vs. Republic County, ppd.Uniontown vs. Southeast, ppd.Washburn Rural vs. Junction City, ppd.Waverly vs. Lebo, ppd.

🏀 EAGLE Media Scoreboard from Tuesday's games

Raiders fire coach Antonio Pierce after he goes 4-13 in lone full season

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have fired Antonio Pierce after just one season as their full-time coach. It's the latest in a line of coaching changes for the Raiders over the past several years. Pierce took over as the interim coach midway through the 2023 season and went 5-4 the rest of the way. That earned strong player support for him to get the job on a full-time basis. But the Raiders went on a 10-game losing streak this season to put his job in jeopardy. Minority owner Tom Brady is expected to have a role in the Raiders' coaching search.

Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It's the latest big move by new Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey since he was hired in September. San Francisco also signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a $182 million, seven-year contract in December. This will be the 20th major league season for Verlander, a three-time AL Cy Young Award winner who turns 42 next month. The right-hander went 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for Houston last year.

Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud, swift debut match

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL history. And with that, the indoor golf competition that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had envisioned for years was finally underway. TGL had its debut match Tuesday night, with Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele of New York Golf Club taking on Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Aberg of The Bay Golf Club in the opener. Lowry struck the first shot at 9:15 p.m. Four minutes later, the first hole in TGL history was complete when Aberg rolled in a 9-footer for the first point in league history. The Bay went on to beat New York 9-2.

'This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to lose

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes believes losing at Florida will be good for his team. At least in the long run. The top-ranked Volunteers became the last Division I team to lose this season, getting thumped 73-43 at No. 8 Florida. This one was over shortly after it tipped. Tennessee missed its first nine shots, trailed by double digits a few minutes later and never recovered. The Volunteers got bullied in the paint, outmuscled on the boards and beaten up and down the court. The result was the most lopsided victory against a No. 1 team since UCLA and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, beat Houston 101-69 in the 1968 Final Four.

Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires

DALLAS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles. The fire swept through a Los Angeles hillside where Redick lives alongside other celebrities, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. Before the Lakers took on the Mavericks in Dallas, Redick acknowledged the gravity of the situation affecting his family and neighbors. He says "a lot of people are freaking out."

Final chapter: France's greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps says he won't continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview Wednesday with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026. "It's going to stop, because it has to stop at some point," Deschamps said in excerpts of the interview to be aired later Wednesday. "I did my time, with the same desire and the same passion to keep the French team at the highest level." Deschamps started in his role in 2012 and led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, also reaching the final in 2022 and at the 2016 European Championship.

Trae Young's game-winning heave at the buzzer caps a series of huge plays in Hawks' win over Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After imposing his will on offense for four quarters, Atlanta's Trae Young still had one play left in him with the final seconds ticking off the clock. Young heaved a buzzer-beating 49-foot 3-pointer from just behind the halfcourt line to give the Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The dramatic shot capped a game in which Young had 24 points and 20 assists while committing only two turnovers.

Jets interview Rex Ryan, who led franchise to its last playoff appearance, for head coaching job

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets for an interview. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance in the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy. Ryan went 50-52, including 4-2 in the playoffs, in six years with the Jets before being fired after the 2014 season. He openly has lobbied for the job during his recent TV appearances and said Monday on ESPN New York radio that he's the perfect candidate and he expected to be hired.

Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030

LONDON (AP) — Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030. F1 said Wednesday that the extension starting from next year includes races only in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031. F1's push in recent years to expand the schedule with more races in the United States and Asia has meant more competition for traditional venues in Europe seeking to keep their places on the calendar. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a favorite with the drivers, was on the F1 schedule for the first championship season in 1950 and has been on the calendar every year since 2007.

Dolphins GM Chris Grier: Tyreek Hill 'never asked for a trade with me'

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins don't appear to have any immediate plans to trade Tyreek Hill. General manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel both had conversations with Hill on Monday, a day after the star receiver indicated he might want out of Miami following a loss to the New York Jets, which punctuated a losing season in which the Dolphins missed the playoffs. Grier said Hill did not retract his postgame statements in which the receiver said he was opening the door to potentially leave Miami, but Hill did not request a trade.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

Final	(14)Mississippi St.	76	Vanderbilt	64	

		(10)Texas A&amp;M	at	(17)Oklahoma	9 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for January 8th, 2025:<div><iframe title="AP Early Morning Sports for January 8th, 2025" 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=c8ard-179fdda-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>Raiders fire coach Antonio Pierce after he goes 4-13 in lone full seasonHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have fired Antonio Pierce after just one season as their full-time coach. It's the latest in a line of coaching changes for the Raiders over the past several years. Pierce took over as the interim coach midway through the 2023 season and went 5-4 the rest of the way. That earned strong player support for him to get the job on a full-time basis. But the Raiders went on a 10-game losing streak this season to put his job in jeopardy. Minority owner Tom Brady is expected to have a role in the Raiders' coaching search.Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source saysSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It's the latest big move by new Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey since he was hired in September. San Francisco also signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a $182 million, seven-year contract in December. This will be the 20th major league season for Verlander, a three-time AL Cy Young Award winner who turns 42 next month. The right-hander went 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for Houston last year.Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud, swift debut matchPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL history. And with that, the indoor golf competition that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had envisioned for years was finally underway. TGL had its debut match Tuesday night, with Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele of New York Golf Club taking on Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Aberg of The Bay Golf Club in the opener. Lowry struck the first shot at 9:15 p.m. Four minutes later, the first hole in TGL history was complete when Aberg rolled in a 9-footer for the first point in league history. The Bay went on to beat New York 9-2.'This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to loseGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes believes losing at Florida will be good for his team. At least in the long run. The top-ranked Volunteers became the last Division I team to lose this season, getting thumped 73-43 at No. 8 Florida. This one was over shortly after it tipped. Tennessee missed its first nine shots, trailed by double digits a few minutes later and never recovered. The Volunteers got bullied in the paint, outmuscled on the boards and beaten up and down the court. The result was the most lopsided victory against a No. 1 team since UCLA and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, beat Houston 101-69 in the 1968 Final Four.Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfiresDALLAS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles. The fire swept through a Los Angeles hillside where Redick lives alongside other celebrities, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. Before the Lakers took on the Mavericks in Dallas, Redick acknowledged the gravity of the situation affecting his family and neighbors. He says "a lot of people are freaking out."Final chapter: France's greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he'll leave after 2026 World CupDidier Deschamps says he won't continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview Wednesday with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026. "It's going to stop, because it has to stop at some point," Deschamps said in excerpts of the interview to be aired later Wednesday. "I did my time, with the same desire and the same passion to keep the French team at the highest level." Deschamps started in his role in 2012 and led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, also reaching the final in 2022 and at the 2016 European Championship.Trae Young's game-winning heave at the buzzer caps a series of huge plays in Hawks' win over JazzSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After imposing his will on offense for four quarters, Atlanta's Trae Young still had one play left in him with the final seconds ticking off the clock. Young heaved a buzzer-beating 49-foot 3-pointer from just behind the halfcourt line to give the Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The dramatic shot capped a game in which Young had 24 points and 20 assists while committing only two turnovers.Jets interview Rex Ryan, who led franchise to its last playoff appearance, for head coaching jobRex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets for an interview. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance in the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy. Ryan went 50-52, including 4-2 in the playoffs, in six years with the Jets before being fired after the 2014 season. He openly has lobbied for the job during his recent TV appearances and said Monday on ESPN New York radio that he's the perfect candidate and he expected to be hired.Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030LONDON (AP) — Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030. F1 said Wednesday that the extension starting from next year includes races only in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031. F1's push in recent years to expand the schedule with more races in the United States and Asia has meant more competition for traditional venues in Europe seeking to keep their places on the calendar. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a favorite with the drivers, was on the F1 schedule for the first championship season in 1950 and has been on the calendar every year since 2007.Dolphins GM Chris Grier: Tyreek Hill 'never asked for a trade with me'MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins don't appear to have any immediate plans to trade Tyreek Hill. General manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel both had conversations with Hill on Monday, a day after the star receiver indicated he might want out of Miami following a loss to the New York Jets, which punctuated a losing season in which the Dolphins missed the playoffs. Grier said Hill did not retract his postgame statements in which the receiver said he was opening the door to potentially leave Miami, but Hill did not request a trade.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Houston	135	Washington	112	Final	Charlotte	115	Phoenix	104	Final	Dallas	118	L.A. Lakers	97	Final	Minnesota	104	New Orleans	97	Final	Atlanta	124	Utah	121	Final	Miami	114	Golden State	98	Final	Boston	118	Denver	106	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Edmonton	4	Boston	0	Final OT	Dallas	5	N-Y Rangers	4	Final OT	Detroit	3	Ottawa	2	Final SO	Columbus	4	Pittsburgh	3	Final	Tampa Bay	3	Carolina	2	Final	Toronto	3	Philadelphia	2	Final	Minnesota	6	St. Louis	4	Final	Winnipeg	5	Nashville	2	Final OT	Calgary	3	Anaheim	2	Final	Vegas	4	San Jose	2	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(8)Florida	73	(1)Tennessee	43	Final	(2)Auburn	87	Texas	82	Final	(3)Iowa St.	82	Utah	59	Final	(4)Duke	76	Pittsburgh	47	Final	Georgia	82	(6)Kentucky	69	Final	(7)Marquette	74	Georgetown	66	Final	(14)Mississippi St.	76	Vanderbilt	64	Final	Arizona	75	(21)West Virginia	56	Final	(24)Michigan	94	(22)UCLA	75	Final	(25)Utah St.	85	San Jose St.	78	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Chicago	at	Indiana	7 p.m.			Oklahoma City	at	Cleveland	7 p.m.			Washington	at	Philadelphia	7 p.m.			Detroit	at	Brooklyn	7:30 p.m.			Toronto	at	New York	7:30 p.m.			Portland	at	New Orleans	8 p.m.			L.A. Clippers	at	Denver	9 p.m.			San Antonio	at	Milwaukee	9:30 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Colorado	at	Chicago	7:30 p.m.			Vancouver	at	Washington	7:30 p.m.			Florida	at	Utah	10 p.m.			Calgary	at	Los Angeles	10:30 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		(5)Alabama	at	South Carolina	7 p.m.			(9)UConn	at	Villanova	6:30 p.m.			(10)Texas A&amp;M	at	(17)Oklahoma	9 p.m.			Arizona St.	at	(11)Kansas	9 p.m.			Penn St.	at	(13)Illinois	9 p.m.			San Diego	at	(18)Gonzaga	9 p.m.			(23)Mississippi	at	Arkansas	7 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Wednesday

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Abou Ousmane scored 27 points and reserve Marchelus Avery scored 13 points and Oklahoma State took control late in the second half and went on to beat Kansas State 79-66 on Tuesday night.

Ousmane finished 11-for-15 shooting and Bryce Thompson added 10 points for the Cowboys (9-5, 1-2 Big 12), which ended their two-game losing streak. Oklahoma State shot 47.5% (28 for 59) including 43% (9 for 21) from 3-point range.

Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points for Kansas State. David N'Guessan added 12 points to go with 12 rebounds, and Max Jones scored 10 points for the Wildcats (7-7, 1-2) who have lost consecutive games and five of their last six.

With Oklahoma State up 23-22 with 5:30 before halftime, Thompson made a jump shot, Ousmane buried a 3-pointer and the Cowboys proceeded to outscore Kansas State 20-2 for a 43-24 halftime lead.

Oklahoma State led by double figures the entire second half. Avery's 3-pointer four minutes into the second half gave Oklahoma State its first 20-point lead at 50-30.

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 </figure>STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Abou Ousmane scored 27 points and reserve Marchelus Avery scored 13 points and Oklahoma State took control late in the second half and went on to beat Kansas State 79-66 on Tuesday night.Ousmane finished 11-for-15 shooting and Bryce Thompson added 10 points for the Cowboys (9-5, 1-2 Big 12), which ended their two-game losing streak. Oklahoma State shot 47.5% (28 for 59) including 43% (9 for 21) from 3-point range.Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points for Kansas State. David N'Guessan added 12 points to go with 12 rebounds, and Max Jones scored 10 points for the Wildcats (7-7, 1-2) who have lost consecutive games and five of their last six.With Oklahoma State up 23-22 with 5:30 before halftime, Thompson made a jump shot, Ousmane buried a 3-pointer and the Cowboys proceeded to outscore Kansas State 20-2 for a 43-24 halftime lead.Oklahoma State led by double figures the entire second half. Avery's 3-pointer four minutes into the second half gave Oklahoma State its first 20-point lead at 50-30.

🏀 Ousmane scores 27 points to help Okla. State beat Kansas State

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston boys basketball coach Garrett Roth did some team building this week at the height of the central Kansas snowstorm's aftermath this week.

"We had a couple snow days last year, went out as a group and went around town and anybody that needed their driveway shoveled for a donation, we went out and did that," Roth said. "This year I wanted to do something a little bit different, I wasn't too worried about getting money for our program, but just challenged the guys to shovel 45 driveways in and around their neighborhood, whether it was their own house or their neighbors that were in need around them. They went out and did that and we ended up with 60 driveways shoveled and a lot of guys participating in it."

Hesston is scheduled to play Sunrise Christian on Friday.

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 </figure>HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston boys basketball coach Garrett Roth did some team building this week at the height of the central Kansas snowstorm's aftermath this week."We had a couple snow days last year, went out as a group and went around town and anybody that needed their driveway shoveled for a donation, we went out and did that," Roth said. "This year I wanted to do something a little bit different, I wasn't too worried about getting money for our program, but just challenged the guys to shovel 45 driveways in and around their neighborhood, whether it was their own house or their neighbors that were in need around them. They went out and did that and we ended up with 60 driveways shoveled and a lot of guys participating in it."Hesston is scheduled to play Sunrise Christian on Friday.

Hesston squad shows teamwork with shovels

Tennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in men’s Division I college basketball.

The Vols picked up four more first-place votes and had 45 of 60 from the national panel to remain atop the poll for the fifth straight week. Auburn earned the other 15 first-place nods and stayed at No. 2, while Iowa State, Duke and Alabama rounded out a top five that was unchanged following the first week of conference play for many leagues around the country.

Tennessee improved to 14-0 after beating Norfolk State and a 76-52 rout of the then-No. 23 Razorbacks, tying the third-longest winning streak in school history. And when Florida lost a shootout to Kentucky and Oklahoma was blown out by the Crimson Tide, it left the Volunteers as the only team in men’s major college hoops without a blemish.

“They’re the No. 1 team in the country for a reason,” Arkansas coach John Calipari said, “and my disappointment wasn’t coming to Tennessee and losing a game. It was that they kind of manhandled us.”

The Vols have done that a lot this season. Only once have they failed to beat someone by double digits.

“It all goes to the players, you know? Good families,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “They come in knowing what we expect, but they expect it from themselves, too. It just needs to be reemphasized daily to them.”

The Wildcats rode their win over Florida up four spots to No. 6. They were followed by Marquette, the Gators, UConn and Texas A&amp;M, which routed Texas for the Aggies’ eighth consecutive win.

Kansas dropped four spots to No. 11 after losing a nailbiter to West Virginia and blowing out UCF. The Jayhawks were followed by Houston and Illinois — the biggest climber this week, moving up nine spots — along with Mississippi State and Oregon.

Michigan State was No. 16 and Oklahoma fell five spots after its 107-79 loss to the Crimson Tide. Gonzaga, Memphis and Purdue rounded out the top 20 after the Boilermakers beat Minnesota and Northwestern last week.

The Mountaineers, who followed their win over Kansas by beating Oklahoma State, were at No. 21 for their first ranking since Dec. 26, 2022. They were followed by UCLA, Mississippi, Michigan and Utah State, with the Wolverines returning after a two-week absence and the Aggies making their season debut at No. 25.

“You’re 14-1 and you’re mad. That’s kind of childish behavior, but you can’t be satisfied,” Utah State coach Jarrod Calhoun said after his team gutted out an 89-83 win over Fresno State on Saturday. “That’s kind of how I live my life, in survival mode.”

Illinois rose nine spots to No. 13 following a 109-77 rout of then-No. 9 Oregon and its win at Washington on Sunday.

Cincinnati fell all the way out from No. 16 after losing to Kansas and Arizona. The Ducks dropped six spots and UCLA fell seven to No. 22 after the Bruins lost at Nebraska in their only game of the week.

West Virginia’s appearance at No. 21 is only its second in the AP Top 25 since the final edition of the 2020-21 season. Michigan is ranked for the third time this season while Utah State is ranked for the first time with Calhoun on the sideline. Those three entered at the expense of the Bearcats, the Razorbacks and Baylor.

Pittsburgh was the first team outside the Top 25 after opening ACC play with wins over California and Stanford. Nebraska was on 21 ballots amid its six-game winning streak. St. Bonaventure appeared on five ballots after beating Fordham for its eighth straight win; the Bonnies, whose only loss is to Utah State, have spent just three weeks in the poll since the 1970-71 season.

The SEC again led all leagues with nine ranked teams, including three of the top five and six of the top 10. The Big Ten was next with six teams in the poll, while the Big 12 had four and the Big East had two — both in the top 10. The ACC, West Coast, American Athletic and Mountain West each have one team in the poll.

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 </figure>DAVE SKRETTA Associated PressTennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in men’s Division I college basketball.The Vols picked up four more first-place votes and had 45 of 60 from the national panel to remain atop the poll for the fifth straight week. Auburn earned the other 15 first-place nods and stayed at No. 2, while Iowa State, Duke and Alabama rounded out a top five that was unchanged following the first week of conference play for many leagues around the country.Tennessee improved to 14-0 after beating Norfolk State and a 76-52 rout of the then-No. 23 Razorbacks, tying the third-longest winning streak in school history. And when Florida lost a shootout to Kentucky and Oklahoma was blown out by the Crimson Tide, it left the Volunteers as the only team in men’s major college hoops without a blemish.“They’re the No. 1 team in the country for a reason,” Arkansas coach John Calipari said, “and my disappointment wasn’t coming to Tennessee and losing a game. It was that they kind of manhandled us.”The Vols have done that a lot this season. Only once have they failed to beat someone by double digits.“It all goes to the players, you know? Good families,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “They come in knowing what we expect, but they expect it from themselves, too. It just needs to be reemphasized daily to them.”The Wildcats rode their win over Florida up four spots to No. 6. They were followed by Marquette, the Gators, UConn and Texas A&amp;M, which routed Texas for the Aggies’ eighth consecutive win.Kansas dropped four spots to No. 11 after losing a nailbiter to West Virginia and blowing out UCF. The Jayhawks were followed by Houston and Illinois — the biggest climber this week, moving up nine spots — along with Mississippi State and Oregon.Michigan State was No. 16 and Oklahoma fell five spots after its 107-79 loss to the Crimson Tide. Gonzaga, Memphis and Purdue rounded out the top 20 after the Boilermakers beat Minnesota and Northwestern last week.The Mountaineers, who followed their win over Kansas by beating Oklahoma State, were at No. 21 for their first ranking since Dec. 26, 2022. They were followed by UCLA, Mississippi, Michigan and Utah State, with the Wolverines returning after a two-week absence and the Aggies making their season debut at No. 25.“You’re 14-1 and you’re mad. That’s kind of childish behavior, but you can’t be satisfied,” Utah State coach Jarrod Calhoun said after his team gutted out an 89-83 win over Fresno State on Saturday. “That’s kind of how I live my life, in survival mode.”Rising and fallingIllinois rose nine spots to No. 13 following a 109-77 rout of then-No. 9 Oregon and its win at Washington on Sunday.Cincinnati fell all the way out from No. 16 after losing to Kansas and Arizona. The Ducks dropped six spots and UCLA fell seven to No. 22 after the Bruins lost at Nebraska in their only game of the week.In and outWest Virginia’s appearance at No. 21 is only its second in the AP Top 25 since the final edition of the 2020-21 season. Michigan is ranked for the third time this season while Utah State is ranked for the first time with Calhoun on the sideline. Those three entered at the expense of the Bearcats, the Razorbacks and Baylor.On the radarPittsburgh was the first team outside the Top 25 after opening ACC play with wins over California and Stanford. Nebraska was on 21 ballots amid its six-game winning streak. St. Bonaventure appeared on five ballots after beating Fordham for its eighth straight win; the Bonnies, whose only loss is to Utah State, have spent just three weeks in the poll since the 1970-71 season.Conference watchThe SEC again led all leagues with nine ranked teams, including three of the top five and six of the top 10. The Big Ten was next with six teams in the poll, while the Big 12 had four and the Big East had two — both in the top 10. The ACC, West Coast, American Athletic and Mountain West each have one team in the poll.

🏀 KU out of top 10

WICHITA, Kan. — South Florida led from start to finish in a resounding 91-72 win in Wichita State's American Athletic Conference home opener Monday night in Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State (10-5, 0-2) surrendered 90-plus points for the second straight game and allowed the Bulls to shoot 57 percent from the field, a season high for an opponent.

South Florida outscored the Shockers by 27 beyond the arc where the Bulls converted 12-of-26 attempts (46 percent) compared to just 3-of-20 (15 percent) for Wichita State.

The Shockers had just 12 turnovers on the night, but the Bulls made them pay on every single one of them. USF scored 18 points off those miscues.

Xavier Bell scored a team-high 19 points, extending his double figure scoring streak to seven in a row. He was 5-for-9 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Corey Washington recorded his third double-double of the season behind 15 points and 11 rebounds. He also added a career-high five steals and a pair of blocks.

Quincy Ballard came up one rebound shy of his fourth straight double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Justin Hill chipped in 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting.

A sign of things to come on the night, USF scored the game's first six points in the first 30 seconds, all from Jayden Reid. Reid was fouled on a three-point attempt and then turned around with a steal and three-pointer.

A Ballard tip-in with 18:17 left in the half made it 8-5, and that's as close as it would get the rest of the night. The Bulls grabbed their first double-digit lead of the night, 18-7, with 14:15 left in the half.

With 9:10 to go until halftime, USF had already put 30 points on the board and built a 30-15 lead.

The Bulls would take a 48-30 lead into the locker room, the second largest halftime deficit of the season, trailing only the Florida game (19).

To begin the second half Wichita State came out with some energy that it didn't display in the first 20 minutes. Seven straight points cut the deficit to 11, forcing a USF timeout, but like most of the night, USF had an answer to squash any threat of a comeback.

A 7-2 spurt pushed the margin right back to 16.

Another Wichita State push had the Bulls' lead down to 10 with a chance to cut it to eight at the free throw line, but a pair of missed free throws turned into a 9-0 USF response in the blink of an eye to make it 68-49.

Wichita State's last push came with 7:42 remaining. Over the next minute, Wichita State would trim it to 10 one last time behind seven straight points on a Hill three-pointer and back-to-back scores from Harlond Beverly.

But, the Bulls would come right back with a knockout punch, scoring eight in a row, effectively putting the game on ice.

Wichita State heads to UTSA for the first time ever on Saturday, Jan. 11 for a 3 p.m. tip on ESPN+.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — South Florida led from start to finish in a resounding 91-72 win in Wichita State's American Athletic Conference home opener Monday night in Charles Koch Arena.Wichita State (10-5, 0-2) surrendered 90-plus points for the second straight game and allowed the Bulls to shoot 57 percent from the field, a season high for an opponent.South Florida outscored the Shockers by 27 beyond the arc where the Bulls converted 12-of-26 attempts (46 percent) compared to just 3-of-20 (15 percent) for Wichita State.The Shockers had just 12 turnovers on the night, but the Bulls made them pay on every single one of them. USF scored 18 points off those miscues.Xavier Bell scored a team-high 19 points, extending his double figure scoring streak to seven in a row. He was 5-for-9 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Corey Washington recorded his third double-double of the season behind 15 points and 11 rebounds. He also added a career-high five steals and a pair of blocks.Quincy Ballard came up one rebound shy of his fourth straight double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Justin Hill chipped in 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting.A sign of things to come on the night, USF scored the game's first six points in the first 30 seconds, all from Jayden Reid. Reid was fouled on a three-point attempt and then turned around with a steal and three-pointer.A Ballard tip-in with 18:17 left in the half made it 8-5, and that's as close as it would get the rest of the night. The Bulls grabbed their first double-digit lead of the night, 18-7, with 14:15 left in the half.With 9:10 to go until halftime, USF had already put 30 points on the board and built a 30-15 lead.The Bulls would take a 48-30 lead into the locker room, the second largest halftime deficit of the season, trailing only the Florida game (19).To begin the second half Wichita State came out with some energy that it didn't display in the first 20 minutes. Seven straight points cut the deficit to 11, forcing a USF timeout, but like most of the night, USF had an answer to squash any threat of a comeback.A 7-2 spurt pushed the margin right back to 16.Another Wichita State push had the Bulls' lead down to 10 with a chance to cut it to eight at the free throw line, but a pair of missed free throws turned into a 9-0 USF response in the blink of an eye to make it 68-49.Wichita State's last push came with 7:42 remaining. Over the next minute, Wichita State would trim it to 10 one last time behind seven straight points on a Hill three-pointer and back-to-back scores from Harlond Beverly.But, the Bulls would come right back with a knockout punch, scoring eight in a row, effectively putting the game on ice.Up NextWichita State heads to UTSA for the first time ever on Saturday, Jan. 11 for a 3 p.m. tip on ESPN+.

🏀 Shockers lose Monday at home

NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep Daboll

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for January 7th, 2025:<div><iframe title="AP Early Morning Sports for January 7th, 2025" 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=sh2v5-179b892-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>NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep DabollNew England's Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville's Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be back next fall. It's the day after the NFL's regular season, which usually means a tough day for coaches as underachieving teams move quickly to make changes. Mayo was fired on Sunday after the team's win over the Buffalo Bills, ending his tenure after just one season and a 4-13 record. The move means the Patriots will embark on another rebuild as the team tries to build an identity following the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era. Pederson is out as Jacksonville's head coach after the franchise won just four games.North Dakota State wins 10th FCS title as Miller accounts for 4 TDs in 35-32 win over Montana StateFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Cam Miller ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead North Dakota State to its record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title. The Bison beat top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night. Miller was making his 54th consecutive start for North Dakota State. The Bison played in the title game for the 11th time in 14 seasons, and have lost only one in Frisco, Texas. They last won the championship three years ago, in a game that also had Miller and Montana State's Tommy Mellott as the starting quarterbacks. Montana State's last title came 40 years ago.Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship huntAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship. If you want offense, look elsewhere this weekend. The defenses, with All-Americans spread throughout the lineups, are the story of the semifinals. Ohio State, Texas Penn State and Notre Dame all rank in top eight nationally in total defense. The Buckeyes and Longhorns meet in the Cotton Bowl on Friday. The Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish play in the Orange Bowl on Saturday.Scottie Scheffler withdraws from another tournament, hopes to play at Pebble BeachDALLAS (AP) — Scottie Scheffler will be skipping another tournament to let his injured right hand heal. Scheffler punctured his hand with broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner. That forced the world's No. 1 player to sit out the season opener at Kapalua in The Sentry. Now he says he has withdrawn from The American Express in the California desert that starts next week. Scheffler says his hand needs more time to heal from minor surgery. He says he hopes to be able to start his season at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am that starts on Jan. 30.Chargers plan to sign Ezekiel Elliott to practice squad after his release by CowboysLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad pending a physical. That's according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been completed. The Chargers are the No. 5 seed in the AFC and open the playoffs at Houston on Saturday in a wild-card round game. Elliott was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 31 so that he could possibly sign with a playoff team seeking a veteran running back.Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winnerCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month's Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing. Castroneves is one of the most popular drivers in IndyCar history. He has been trying for two years to get a Daytona 500 seat and finally landed one Monday as part of Trackhouse's "Project 91" designed to give renowned racers from outside of NASCAR a shot in a stock car. Castroneves will need to qualify for the Feb. 16 race with either a fast time in time trials, or, race his way in via a qualifying race. If Castroneves won the Daytona 500, he would join Foyt and Mario Andretti as the only drivers to win both the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500.Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starterPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns. That doesn't mean he had to like it. Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years on Monday night and scored a team-high 25 points as the Suns snapped a four-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game, the 31-year-old Beal said he accepted coach Mike Budenholzer's lineup change, but made it clear he considers himself a starter in the NBA.Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he put Jerod Mayo in 'untenable situation,' vows to correct courseFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When Robert Kraft hired Jerod Mayo a year ago, he felt he'd identified the right person to follow Bill Belichick. In hindsight, Kraft now believes Mayo wasn't quite ready to be an NFL head coach. The Patriots team owner said that his abrupt firing of Mayo just minutes after he completed his first season in the job is an effort to correct that mistake. And after watching back-to-back dismals seasons for a franchise that won six Lombardi trophies over the past two-plus decades, the 83-year-old owner vowed to do what he can to see it return to a championship level. That will include a fast coaching search, but not changes in the front office, with Kraft confirming executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf will return.Antetokounmpo needs 3 stitches in finger and returns to post a triple-double in win over RaptorsTORONTO (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo needed three stitches to close a cut near the base of his right pinkie against Toronto on Monday night, and returned to the game to finish his fourth triple-double of the season. Antetokounmpo banged his finger on the rim while trying to chase down RJ Barrett's fast-break dunk late in the second quarter. He finished with 11 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in a 128-104 road win over the struggling Raptors. Antetokounmpo said his finged was "kind of numb,' but insisted he was fine.The 49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, AP source saysSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider following a season when repeated blunders in the kicking contributed to a losing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the firing. Schneider finished his third season in San Francisco and this one was clearly the worst as the Niners finished last in the league in expected points added on special teams and near the bottom of nearly all efficiency stats involved with the kicking game.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Detroit	118	Portland	115	Final	Phoenix	109	Philadelphia	99	Final	Milwaukee	128	Toronto	104	Final	Indiana	113	Brooklyn	99	Final	Orlando	103	New York	94	Final	Memphis	119	Dallas	104	Final	Chicago	114	San Antonio	110	Final	Minnesota	108	L.A. Clippers	106	Final 2OT	Sacramento	123	Miami	118	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal SO	Buffalo	4	Washington	3	Final OT	Montreal	5	Vancouver	4	Final	Colorado	3	Florida	1	Final	New Jersey	3	Seattle	2	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(12)Houston	65	TCU	46	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Houston	at	Washington	7 p.m.			Phoenix	at	Charlotte	7 p.m.			L.A. Lakers	at	Dallas	7:30 p.m.			Minnesota	at	New Orleans	8 p.m.			Atlanta	at	Utah	9 p.m.			Boston	at	Denver	10 p.m.			Miami	at	Golden State	10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Carolina	at	Tampa Bay	7 p.m.			Columbus	at	Pittsburgh	7 p.m.			Dallas	at	N-Y Rangers	7 p.m.			Edmonton	at	Boston	7 p.m.			Ottawa	at	Detroit	7 p.m.			Toronto	at	Philadelphia	7:30 p.m.			Nashville	at	Winnipeg	8 p.m.			St. Louis	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.			Calgary	at	Anaheim	10 p.m.			Vegas	at	San Jose	10:30 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		(1)Tennessee	at	(8)Florida	7 p.m.			(2)Auburn	at	Texas	9 p.m.			Utah	at	(3)Iowa St.	8 p.m.			Pittsburgh	at	(4)Duke	7 p.m.			(6)Kentucky	at	Georgia	7 p.m.			Georgetown	at	(7)Marquette	8 p.m.			(14)Mississippi St.	at	Vanderbilt	9 p.m.			Arizona	at	(21)West Virginia	7 p.m.			(24)Michigan	at	(22)UCLA	10 p.m.			(25)Utah St.	at	San Jose St.	10 p.m.	___