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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket past Northwestern guard Caroline Lau during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Clark moves into 2nd place on all-time scoring list in No. 3 Iowa's win over Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Iowa star Caitlin Clark moved into second on the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring list on Wednesday night, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in the … more

By The Associated Press | 1/31/24

A group of people gathered at the baseball legend Jackie Robinson pavilion at McAdams Park in Wichita, Kan. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson was cut down and stolen from this spot on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. A youth baseball league called League 42 plays in the park. The statue is valued at $75,000. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthday

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a decimated statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 1/31/24

Fans storm the court after Georgia Tech beat North Carolina 74-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Naithan George's late layup lifts Georgia Tech over No. 3 North Carolina 74-73

ATLANTA (AP) — Naithan George scored a go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech beat No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 on Tuesday night to end the Tar Heels’ 10-game winning … more

By The Associated Press | 1/30/24

Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake, left, celebrates hitting a three-point basket with Jamari McDowell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

No. 8 Kansas easily defeats Oklahoma State 83-54 with balanced offense

Hunter Dickinson and K.J. Adams Jr. each scored 16 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and No. 8 Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 83-54 on Tuesday night. All five Kansas starters scored in double … more

By DAVID SMALE | 1/30/24

Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore (14) gets past Kansas State guard Tylor Perry (2) and guard Cam Carter (5) to dunk the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jalon Moore scores 23 as No. 23 Oklahoma pulls away from cold-shooting K-State, 73-53

Jalon Moore had 23 points, Javian McCollum added 21, and No. 23 Oklahoma pulled away from Kansas State down the stretch for a 73-53 victory. Sam Godwin added 11 points and Rivaldo Soares had 10 for … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/30/24

FILE- In this Oct. 24, 2009, file photo, a full house at Kansas Memorial Stadium watches the first half of an NCAA college football game between Oklahoma and Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas will play its entire schedule on the road next season, though some of those games will be played just down the road in venues that should create a home atmosphere. The school is building a new stadium. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas to play entire college football season on the road amid stadium construction

Kansas will play its entire schedule on the road next season, though some of those games will be played just down the road in venues that should create a home atmosphere. The school is building a new … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/30/24

In this photo provided by Mel Gregory, a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson is seen Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. The bronze statue was cut down and stolen from this spot in a public park on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. (Mel Gregory via AP)

Burned remnants of prized Jackie Robinson statue found after theft from public park in Kansas

Authorities say fire crews found the burned bronze remnants of a prized statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas. A Wichita police spokesperson says Tuesday … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 1/30/24

FILE - Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie talks with Emilee Ebert (24) Rebekah Dallinger (14) and Serena Sundell (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State has its best ranking in 21 years after the Wildcats moved up to fourth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

Without injured star, K-State continues its climb to program-best No. 2 in AP Top 25

Kansas State has climbed to a program-best No. 2 in the AP Top 25 this week, despite playing the last few games without star forward Ayoka Lee. She had surgery earlier this month to repair a small … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/30/24

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drives to the basket past Kansas State forward Arthur Kaluma (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Houston. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Houston-Kansas, Duke-Carolina highlight marquee Saturday in men's college hoops

There are no shortage of high-profile games in men's college basketball this week, and a whole bunch of them will take place on Saturday. Fourth-ranked Houston heads to No. 8 Kansas for their first … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/30/24

No. 8 Kansas faces Oklahoma State following Dickinson's 20-point performance

No. 8 Kansas hosts the Oklahoma State Cowboys after Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points in Kansas' 79-75 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. Tuesday's game is the second meeting of the season between the … more

By The Associated Press | 1/30/24

Garrison leads Oklahoma State against No. 7 Kansas after 20-point game

Oklahoma State visits the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks after Brandon Garrison scored 20 points in the Cowboys' 70-66 victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers. Tuesday's game is the second meeting of the … more

By The Associated Press | 1/29/24

Beverly and Wichita State knock off SMU 77-72

Harlond Beverly scored 14 points to lead the Wichita State Shockers and Ronnie DeGray III sealed the victory with a layup with 34 seconds remaining as the Shockers took down the SMU Mustangs 77-72. … more

By The Associated Press | 1/28/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) leaps in front of Nebraska guard Callin Hake (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 92-73. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Caitlin Clark leads No. 5 Iowa over Nebraska 92-73

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 38 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to lead No. 5 Iowa over Nebraska 92-73 on Saturday. Clark, the nation’s leading scorer at 31.7 points per game, … more

By The Associated Press | 1/27/24

Kansas State guard Zyanna Walker, left, and BYU guard Amari Whiting chase after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Gisela Sanchez scores 18 as No. 4 Kansas State holds off BYU 67-65

Gisela Sanchez led No. 4 Kansas State with 18 points as the Wildcats outlasted BYU 67-65 on Saturday. Serena Sundell scored 14 points for Kansas State (20-1, 9-0 Big 12) and Gabby Gregory added 10. … more

By DAVID SMALE | 1/27/24

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) celebrates a 79-75 win over Kansas after a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

No. 23 Iowa State beats No. 7 Kansas 79-75, runs home winning streak to 13 games

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Tre King had 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Iowa State knocked off No. 7 Kansas 79-75 on Saturday. Iowa State (16-4, 5-2) improved to 13-0 at home this season while … more

By The Associated Press | 1/27/24

Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a Kansas park

A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park. Wichita police on Friday were still searching for the statue of the baseball legend and civil rights … more

1/26/24

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Sears scores 22 and Alabama ends Auburn's 11-game winning streak, 79-75

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mark Sears had 22 points and eight assists and made two free throws with 9 seconds left to seal Alabama’s 79-75 win over No. 8 Auburn on Wednesday night, ending the … more

By The Associated Press | 1/24/24

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Milan Momcilovic scores 19 to lead No. 23 Iowa State over Kansas State 78-67

Milan Momcilovic scored 19 points as No. 23 Iowa State pulled away late to beat Kansas State 78-67 on Wednesday night. Keshon Gilbert added 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Cyclones (15-4, … more

By ANDREW LOGUE | 1/24/24

Johnson scores 12 as East Carolina beats Wichita State 54-52

Led by Brandon Johnson's 12 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the Wichita State Shockers 54-52 on Wednesday night. The Pirates improved to 10-10 with the victory and the Shockers fell to … more

By The Associated Press | 1/24/24

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball against Central Florida game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Big 12 faces another barrage of big games this week

The Big 12 can make an argument as college basketball’s best conference the past few years, with two national champions in three years and multiple teams making the NCAA Tournament each season. … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 1/23/24