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By The Associated Press | 4/24/25

Missouri State football standout Todric McGee has died at age 21

Missouri State University has announced the death of football safety Todric McGee. The university said in a statement Saturday that McGee died this morning at a hospital from injuries he sustained … more

4/19/25

Sporting Kansas City forward Magomed Suleymanov celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kevin Kelsy scores in each half to lead Timbers to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC

Kevin Kelsy scored in each half as the Portland Timbers upped their unbeaten streak to five with a 4-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Portland took the lead for good four minutes into the second … more

4/13/25

NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Players

2025 — Walter Clayton Jr., Florida 2024 — Tristen Newton, UConn 2023 — Adama Sanogo, UConn 2022 — Ochai Agbaji, Kansas 2021 — Jared Butler, Baylor 2019 — Kyle Guy, … more

By The Associated Press | 4/7/25

NCAA Basketball Champions

Here are the programs which have won the NCAA men’s basketball championship: 2025 — Florida 65, Houston 63 2024 — UConn 75, Purdue 60 2023 — UConn 76, San Diego St. 59 2022 … more

By The Associated Press | 4/7/25

Sporting KC beats St. Louis City 2-0, ends record skid in debut of interim manager Kerry Zavagnin

Dejan Joveljic scored twice in the second half to help Sporting Kansas City end a club-record 13-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City at Children’s Mercy Park, winning in the … more

4/5/25

AP Coach of the Year List

2025 — Bruce Pearl, Auburn; Rick Pitino, St. John's 2024 — Kelvin Sampson, Houston 2023 — Shaka Smart, Marquette 2022 — Tommy Lloyd, Arizona 2021 — Juwan Howard, … more

By The Associated Press | 4/4/25

FILE - Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes talks to his players during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Peter Vermes is out as Sporting Kansas City manager after 16 years

Longtime manager Peter Vermes is out at Sporting Kansas City. The MLS club announced Monday that it “mutually agreed to part ways” with Vermes after nearly two decades and with Sporting KC … more

3/31/25

Southern California guard Avery Howell, center, talks with teammates during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Kansas State, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness

Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament on … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 3/30/25

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith (10) celebrates with teammates during the second half against Notre Dame in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Van Lith leads TCU past Notre Dame to first Elite Eight

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — TCU is in unchartered territory thanks to Hailey Van Lith, reaching the Elite Eight for the first time. It sure seems like business as usual for the dynamic guard. … more

By The Associated Press | 3/29/25

Michigan State forward Coen Carr, left; and center Carson Cooper, center; defend New Mexico guard Donovan Dent (2) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Former New Mexico guard Donovan Dent headed to UCLA. St. John's star RJ Luis Jr. declares for draft

UCLA has landed former New Mexico guard Donovan Dent, one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. Dent announced his decision to play at Westwood on Instagram on Friday, less than a … more

By The Associated Press | 3/29/25

USC and Kansas State play in the Sweet 16

The No. 4 USC Trojans and No. 19 Kansas State Wildcats play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. USC is 18-2 against the Big Ten, and … more

By The Associated Press | 3/29/25

USC and Kansas State play in the Sweet 16

The No. 4 USC Trojans take on the No. 19 Kansas State Wildcats in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the two teams. USC is 18-2 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 3/28/25

Cast members participate Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Washington, at the Legacy on Ice event, a figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the Jan. 29 aviation incident. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It never arrived. The midair collision with a military helicopter killed … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/23/25

Houston guard Milos Uzan (7) dives for a loose ball against Gonzaga forward Emmanuel Innocenti during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday … more

By The Associated Press | 3/23/25

Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) reacts after hitting a three-pointer against Gonzaga during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback, beats No. 8 seed Bulldogs 81-76 to reach Sweet 16

LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday night to reach the … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/22/25

David Martínez, Aaron Long score for LAFC in 2-0 win over Sporting KC

David Martínez scored in the first half, Aaron Long added a goal in the second half and Los Angeles FC defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0. Hugo Lloris made two saves for his clean sheet and LAFC … more

3/22/25

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) gets between Drake forward Cam Manyawu (3) and guard Kael Combs (11) during the second half of the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

After winning with a 3-point barrage in NCAA opener, Texas Tech goes inside to take apart Drake

Texas Tech won its NCAA Tournament opener against UNC Wilmington in part by lofting up a tourney-record 46 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. The Red Raiders took apart Drake on Saturday night by … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/22/25

Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) looks for a path to the basket against Drake guard Tavion Banks, right, during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Williams, Toppin lead No. 3 seed Texas Tech into Sweet 16 with 77-64 victory over No. 11 seed Drake

Darrion Williams scored a season-high 28 points, JT Toppin had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Texas Tech beat No. 11 seed Drake 77-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Elijah … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/22/25

Kentucky's Georgia Amoore, left, consults with head coach Kenny Brooks in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Liberty, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky women host Kansas State with Sweet 16 spot on the line

The fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats needed every bit of Georgia Amoore’s 34 points on their own court to advance to the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Next up is No. 5 seed Kansas … more

By STEVE MCCLAIN | 3/22/25