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FILE - Texas running back Bijan Robinson reacts after scoring against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Robinson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

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The Associated Press | 12/12/22

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams jumps in for a touchdown as Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, left, defends and Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

USC's Williams, Alabama's Anderson lead AP All-America team

Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is one of three Southern California players to be selected to The Associated Press All-America team. Trojans offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and defensive end … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 12/12/22

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Will Anderson Jr. of Alabama has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the college defensive player having the biggest influence on his team. The junior outside linebacker earned the honor a day after … more

12/11/22

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) passes around Incarnate Word forward Stephon Payne III (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Seven score in double figures as K-State rips Incarnate Word

Keyontae Johnson scored 18 points to lead seven in double figures and Kansas State routed Incarnate Word 98-50. Johnson made 7 of 9 field goals, including 3 of 5 3-pointers and added five assists, … more

12/11/22

Incarnate Word visits Kansas State following N'Guessan's 23-point showing

Kansas State hosts the Incarnate Word Cardinals after David N'Guessan scored 23 points in Kansas State's 81-64 victory against the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Sunday's matchup is the first this … more

By The Associated Press | 12/11/22

Loyola Chicago beats Clemson 76-58 at Holiday Hoopsgiving

Philip Alston scored 23 points, Braden Norris added 19 and Loyola Chicago cruised to a 76-58 victory over Clemson in the fourth game of the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena. Loyola (5-5) took … more

12/10/22

Missouri's Noah Carter, center, fights his way between Kansas' K.J. Adams Jr., right, and Jalen Wilson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

No. 6 Kansas routs Mizzou 95-67 in first visit in 10 years

Jalen Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, KJ Adams scored a career-high 19 and sixth-ranked Kansas routed Missouri 95-67 in the Jayhawks’ first visit to their old Big 12 rival in more than a … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 12/10/22

Notre Dame's Olivia Miles, right, knocks the ball away from Merrimack's Marissa Hamilton (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

ND's Miles sets triple-double mark in win over Merrimack

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Olivia Miles became the first Notre Dame player with three career triple-doubles as the No. 5 Fighting Irish overwhelmed Merrimack 108-44 on Saturday. Miles, who last … more

By The Associated Press | 12/10/22

Nebraska's Sam Griesel is blockjed by Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn, center, and Zach Edey, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

No. 4 Boilermakers hold off Nebraska 65-62 in overtime

Fletcher Loyer scored a season-high 22 points and Braden Smith made four free throws in the last 28 seconds of overtime to give No. 4 Purdue a 65-62 victory over Nebraska. The Boilermakers have won … more

By ERIC OLSON | 12/10/22

Selland, South Dakota State women top No. 25 Kansas State

Myah Selland scored nine of her 20 points in the fourth quarter and South Dakota State held off No. 24 Kansas State 82-78, the Jackrabbits’ third win over a ranked team this season. South Dakota … more

12/10/22

Brown leads Missouri against No. 6 Kansas after 25-point showing

Missouri hosts the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks after Kobe Brown scored 25 points in Missouri's 96-89 victory over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. The teams play Saturday for the first time this … more

By The Associated Press | 12/10/22

Incarnate Word hosts N'Guessan and Kansas State

Kansas State plays the Incarnate Word Cardinals after David N'Guessan scored 23 points in Kansas State's 81-64 win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Sunday's meeting is the first this season for … more

By The Associated Press | 12/10/22

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and head coach Sonny Dykes, right, watch in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

TCU quarterback Max Duggan is The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year. Duggan was a unanimous selection. So was Sonny Dykes for coach of the year after his first season with the … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 12/9/22

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 6 Kansas visits rival Mizzou for first time in 10 years

Sixth-ranked Kansas is headed across the state line to face Missouri on Saturday for the first time in nearly a decade. It's the latest edition of the Border War, one of the most bitter rivalries in … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 12/9/22

Brown leads Missouri against No. 6 Kansas after 25-point showing

Missouri hosts the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks after Kobe Brown scored 25 points in Missouri's 96-89 win against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. The teams play Saturday for the first time this … more

By The Associated Press | 12/9/22

Kansas women race past No. 12 Arizona 77-50

Chandler Prater made all 13 of her free throws and scored 19 points, Taiyanna Jackson and Zakiyah Franklin had double-doubles and Kansas blitzed No. 12 Arizona 77-50. The Wildcats led by as many as … more

12/8/22

Kitley, undefeated No. 7 Virginia women top Boston College

BOSTON (AP) — Reigning Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Elizabeth Kitley had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Cayla King scored 16 as No. 7 Virginia won its ninth in a row, beating Boston … more

By The Associated Press | 12/7/22

Ebert, No. 24 K-State women roll past UMKC 72-45

Emilee Ebert scored 14 points and ran her streak of free throw makes to 32, and No. 24 Kansas State cruised to a 72-45 win over UMKC. The Wildcats scored the last six points of the first half for a … more

12/7/22

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Abilene Christian Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 81-64. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

N’Guessan's 23 points help K-State beat Abilene Christian

David N’Guessan scored 23 points to lead Kansas State to an 81-64 victory over Abilene Christian. N’Guessan made all nine of his field goals but was 4 of 11 from the line. Markquis Nowell added … more

12/6/22

Two Kansas high schools investigate offensive chants at game

Two Kansas high schools are investigating after students at one school reportedly yelled racist and offensive taunts at the other school's basketball teams. The basketball coach at Topeka High School … more

By MARGARET STAFFORD | 12/6/22