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FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Vaugh was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

K-State opens against South Dakota with big expectations

Kansas State begins a season of high expectations against South Dakota on Saturday before facing Missouri next week in a showdown against an ex-Big 12 rival. South Dakota took the Wildcats to the … more

By The Associated Press | 9/1/22

Legalized sports betting begins in Kansas with 'soft launch'

Sports fans will now be able to legally place their bets in Kansas. The state is holding a “soft launch” of its new legalized gambling Thursday. Currently, people will be able to place in-person … more

9/1/22

Chris Buescher (17), Daniel Suarez (99), Denny Hamlin (11), Justin Haley (31), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47), Aric Almirola (10) and others get involved in a multi-car accident between Turns 1 and 2 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, track by track

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs open this weekend at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. A rundown of the tracks in this year’s postseason, from the Deep South to the finale in suburban Phoenix on … more

By The Associated Press | 8/31/22

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson warm-up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

AFC West: tough division with talented group of QBs

The competitive AFC West features four talented quarterbacks now that the Denver Broncos have finally solved their QB conundrum by trading for Russell Wilson. Justin Herbert of the Chargers has more … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 8/30/22

Austin Dillon and his wife Whitney Dillon, left, watch as their son, Ace, plays with the championship trophy in Victory Lane after Dillon won a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

It's time for NASCAR's playoffs, and they begin at Darlington with at least one surprise contender. Austin Dillon became the 16th different winner this season in the top series and qualified for the … more

By The Associated Press | 8/30/22

Kansas suspends WR Trevor Wilson indefinitely after arrest

Kansas has suspended starting wide receiver Trevor Wilson indefinitely and backup Tanaka Scott for the eason-opener against Tennessee Tech. The two were arrested last week near campus. Wilson was … more

8/29/22

Sallói, Pulskamp lead Sporting KC past Earthquakes 1-0

Dániel Sallói scored 10 minutes into the match and John Pulskamp made it stand up as Sporting Kansas City held off the San Jose Earthquakes for a 1-0 victory. Sallói’s sixth goal of the season … more

8/27/22

Canha, Alonso rally Mets to 7-6 win over Rockies

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Canha hit two clutch doubles and Pete Alonso singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on … more

By The Associated Press | 8/27/22

K-State hoping Deuce Vaughn leads the way to top of Big 12

Deuce Vaughn is perhaps the most important player for a Kansas State team many have pegged as a dark-horse contender for the Big 12 championship. He was third in the league in rushing last season … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/26/22

Agada leads Sporting Kansas City against the San Jose Earthquakes

William Agada leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers. more

By The Associated Press | 8/26/22

K-State All-American Ayoka Lee to have season-ending surgery

All-American forward Ayoka Lee will undergo knee surgery that will force Kansas State’s star to miss the upcoming season. Wildcats coach Jeff Mittie says Lee she intends to take a medical redshirt … more

8/25/22

This Date in Baseball: Week Ahead, Aug. 26-Sept. 1

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, Two Takes more

By The Associated Press | 8/25/22

Wednesday's Sports in Brief

NFL KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname “Lenny … more

By The Associated Press | 8/25/22

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (16) turns around to hand the ball off to running back Mike Garrett (21) during the Super Bowl IV football game in New Orleans., Jan. 11, 1970. Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. He was 87.

Dawson: Man of the people in Kansas City

On August 24, 2019 I covered my first NFL game where the Kansas City Chiefs lost a pre-season game 27-17 to the San Fransisco 49ers, the team they would end up beating in the Super Bowl 5 ½ months later. And it was also the moment I had the opportunity to meet Len Dawson. more

By Sam Kombrink / [email protected] / Morning Sun Staff | 8/25/22

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2012 file photo, Pro Football Hall of Fame member Len Dawson is introduced during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. He was 87. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)

Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, died Wednesday. The MVP of the Chiefs’ victory over the Vikings in January 1970 had been in … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/24/22

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell scores during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chiefs TE Bell out after surgery for 'unusual' hip injury

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell has had surgery to repair what coach Andy Reid has termed an “unusual” hip flexor injury. That leaves them without their primary backup to Travis Kelce for … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/23/22

Dunn to train with US women ahead of games against Nigeria

Crystal Dunn is returning to practice with the U.S. women’s national team as it prepares for the 2023 World Cup with a pair of exhibition matches next month against Nigeria. Dunn is not quite match … more

By The Associated Press | 8/22/22

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza (15) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chará (21) chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Agada sparks Sporting KC to 4-1 romp over Portland

William Agada scored two goals and Sporting Kansas City cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers. Agada gave Sporting KC (7-15-5) a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute. Andreu Fontàs found the net … more

8/21/22

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Allen, Bills top Broncos 42-15; Mahomes throws 2 TD passes

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen needed just six plays to lead the Bills 70 yards for an opening-drive touchdown before taking a seat in his preseason debut, and Buffalo routed the Denver … more

By The Associated Press | 8/20/22

FILE - Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) smiles after being introduced as a starter before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, on March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020, is headed to Kansas State to resume his college career. Johnson made the announcement on social media on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, and chose the Wildcats over fellow finalists Memphis, Nebraska and Western Kentucky. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

Keyontae Johnson resuming college hoops career at K-State

Former Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasn’t played since, is headed to Kansas State to resume his college career. Johnson made the announcement … more

By MARK LONG | 8/20/22