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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) drives against James Madison guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this season

AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season. Storr said Thursday in an social media post that he was making this decision “with great excitement and … more

By The Associated Press | 4/18/24

Prosecutors drop rape case against ex-Kansas player Arterio Morris, citing insufficient evidence

Prosecutors have dropped a felony rape case against former Kansas basketball player Arterio Morris. They cited insufficient evidence on Tuesday while filing a motion in Douglas County District Court … more

4/9/24

Timbers rally from three-goal deficit, earn 3-3 draw with Sporting KC

Defender Eric Miller scored his first career goal late in the second half and the Portland Timbers rallied from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Sporting Kansas City. Portland (2-3-2) … more

4/7/24

FILE - Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 14, 2024. Denton Loudermill Jr., a man who was briefly handcuffed but not charged in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, filed suit Tuesday, April 2, against three more lawmakers — Rick Brattin of Harrisonville; Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg; and Nick Schroer of St. Charles County — over social media posts falsely accusing him of being among the shooters and an immigrant in the country illegally. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting sues 3 more lawmakers over posts

A man who was briefly handcuffed but not charged in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing three more lawmakers over social media posts falsely accusing him of being … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 4/3/24

FILE- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., talks with reporters before going into a closed-door meeting of fellow Republicans to discuss funding the government, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing the Tennessee congressman who falsely accused him in social media posts of being one of the shooters and an immigrant in the country illegally. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs' Super Bowl rally shooting sues congressman over online post

A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing a Tennessee congressman. The suit claims the congressman falsely … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 3/27/24

Southern California guard McKenzie Forbes, right, knocks the ball out of the hands of Kansas guard Zakiyah Franklin (15) during a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

JuJu Watkins' double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women's Sweet 16

JuJu Watkins had 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and top-seeded Southern California beat Kansas 73-55 to reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. McKenzie Forbes hit a career-high … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/26/24

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) drives to the basket ahead of North Carolina forward Maria Gakdeng (5) and guard Lexi Donarski (20) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

South Carolina rolls to the Sweet 16 88-41 over North Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley had 20 points including four 3-pointers, Kamilla Cardoso had a double-double in her return from a one-game suspension and unbeaten South Carolina … more

By The Associated Press | 3/24/24

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi guard Annukka Willstedt, left, defends against Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) during a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Top freshmen Watkins of USC and Kansas' Nichols square off in bid for women's NCAA Sweet 16 berth

Two of the nation's top freshmen will be in the spotlight when top-seeded Southern California plays No. 8 seed Kansas in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament. USC's JuJu Watkins and S'Mya … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/24/24

UCLA coach Cori Close gestures during the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against California Baptist in the women's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Fans of both USC and UCLA women's teams will have to make a choice which game to attend Monday

JuJu Watkins phenomenal freshman season at Southern California and UCLA’s duo of Charisma Osborne and Kiki Rice has helped raised the stature of women’s basketball in Los Angeles. However, fans … more

By JOE REEDY | 3/24/24

Colorado guard Maddie Nolan celebrates after making a basket during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas State in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Colorado uses strong second half to take down Kansas State

Tameiya Sadler scored all 10 of her points in the second half to lead a balanced scoring attack and No. 5 seed Colorado beat four-seed Kansas State 63-50 on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16. The … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/24/24

Joveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2

Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the game-winner in the 80th minute as the LA Galaxy made three second-half goals to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2. Joveljic … more

3/23/24

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC's 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

JuJu Watkins scored 23 points in her NCAA Tournament debut, leading No. 1 seed Southern California to a 87-55 blowout victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. McKenzie Forbes also had 23 points in a … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/23/24

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Portland in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 78-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Past and future conference mates Colorado and Kansas State to meet in women's NCAA Tournament

Colorado and Kansas State were in the same conference from 1982-2011, and they’ll be together again starting next season when Colorado returns to the Big 12. For now, the Buffaloes are still a … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/23/24

Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, right, celebrates with guard S'Mya Nichols (12) after winning 81-72 over Michigan in overtime of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Zakiyah Franklin ties it late, Kansas women get past Michigan in overtime in March Madness

Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped with 12 seconds left in regulation, and Kansas beat Michigan 81-72 in overtime in the first round of … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/23/24

Kansas and Gonzaga play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks square off against the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Kansas is … more

By The Associated Press | 3/23/24

Drake forward Grace Berg (43) drives under pressure from Colorado forward Quay Miller (11) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Colorado uses strong second half to down Drake

Aaronette Vonleh had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead fifth-seeded Colorado to a 86-72 victory over 12-seed Drake Friday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Colorado outscored Drake … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/22/24

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs his team during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

March Madness brings an early showdown of power programs: Gonzaga vs Kansas

Gonzaga is fresh. The Bulldogs cruised to a stress-free victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament that ended with the starters watching garbage time from the bench. Kansas is fragile. The … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/22/24

Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Portland in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 78-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State uses big first quarter to defeat Portland 78-65 in women's NCAA Tournament first round

Gabby Gregory had 22 points and Ayoka Lee scored 21 to lead Kansas State to a 78-65 win over Portland in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The fourth-seeded Wildcats built a big … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/22/24

Kansas and Gonzaga play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Kansas is 10-9 against the Big … more

By The Associated Press | 3/22/24

FILE - Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) is chased by Texas guard Shay Holle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game March 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 seed Drake following Friday night. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Portland hopes purple-clad crowd will feel like home against Kansas State in women's NCAA Tournament

Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/21/24