Jan 20, 2020

Monday Sports Headlines

Posted Jan 20, 2020 12:16 PM

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

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

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

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

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

National Headlines

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

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

Sunday Scores

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Final Kansas City 35 Tennessee 24

Final San Francisco 37 Green Bay 20

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Final San Antonio 107 Miami 102

Final Indiana 115 Denver 107