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FILE - Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah gets into position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Anudike-Uzomah was selected top defensive player in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Big 12 co-leaders No. 8 TCU, No. 17 Kansas St. in prime time

Eighth-ranked TCU or No. 17 Kansas State will stand alone atop the Big 12 standings after this weekend. The conference co-leaders play Saturday night in Fort Worth. TCU has already won three … more

By The Associated Press | 10/20/22

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Martinez was selected top first-year transfer in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

No. 8 TCU takes on No. 17 K-State for outright Big 12 lead

Eighth-ranked TCU is looking to take down another ranked Big 12 team. The undefeated Horned Frogs have won three consecutive games over Top 25 teams for the first time in school history. They are … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 10/20/22

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. drives during Late Night in the Phog, the school's annual NCAA college basketball kickoff, at Allen Fieldhouse, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Big 12 coaches, players have unique familiarity this season

Just about every game in the Big 12 this men’s basketball season will feel like a reunion. Mark Adams is entering his second season at Texas Tech after Chris Beard left for Texas. And now … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/19/22

Dallas Cowboys' Tony Pollard is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Davis (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Can we finally start Tony Pollard? Maybe. It depends on the expectations. Pollard feels very involved in the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, and that offense should be getting Dak Prescott back under … more

By BRANDON GDULA | 10/19/22

Iowa State guard Lexi Donarski talks to the media during Big 12 NCAA college basketball media day Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Iowa State tops Big 12 women's basketball preseason picks

Iowa State returns basically its entire lineup that won 28 games, finished a game behind Baylor in the league race and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. That includes Ashley … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/19/22

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane addresses the media following the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., July 24, 2022. Not lost amid the euphoria and relief following the Bills defeating the Chiefs in a much-anticipated early season showdown of the AFC’s two top teams was Beane’s impact on the outcome. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

GM Beane's impact apparent in Bills winning showdown at KC

Josh Allen and Von Miller might have played key roles in the Buffalo Bills winning their AFC showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Part of the credit deserves to be directed at Bills general … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 10/17/22

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo won 24-20. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Allen leads late go-ahead drive, Bills finally win at KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead toss to Dawson Knox with 1:04 remaining, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 … more

By The Associated Press | 10/16/22

Tennessee fans tear down the goal post after defeating Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

AP Top 25: Tennessee up to No. 3, 'Bama's top-5 streak ends

Tennessee has moved to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll behind No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Ohio State. It comes after the Volunteers knocked off Alabama, one of five unbeaten teams to … more

BY RALPH D. RUSSO | 10/16/22

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

No. 24 Illini top Gophers, bowl-eligible 1st time since '19

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown rushed for 180 yards on a career-high 41 carries and caught a 40-yard touchdown pass, Minnesota was limited to its fewest yards in five years, and No. 24 Illinois … more

By The Associated Press | 10/15/22

Oklahoma State's quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Big 12's last undefeated: No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU

Eighth-ranked Oklahoma State plays at No. 13 TCU in a matchup of the Big 12′s only remaining undefeated teams. The winner Saturday will join idle No. 17 Kansas State at 3-0 atop the conference … more

By The Associated Press | 10/13/22

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. TCU won 38-31. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 19 Kansas seeks bowl eligibility vs. reeling Oklahoma

Kansas has a chance to post one of its best seasons ever and make a run at a spot in the Big 12 title game. The 19th-ranked Jayhawks are coming off a loss to TCU and now play at Oklahoma. The Sooners … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 10/13/22

No. 19 Kansas looks for rare victory against Oklahoma

Kansas has a chance to post one of its best seasons ever and make a run at a spot in the Big 12 title game. But the Jayhawks are coming off a loss to TCU, and a loss to Oklahoma puts those high hopes … more

The Associated Press | 10/13/22

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20, Two Takes more

By The Associated Press | 10/13/22

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) is congratulated by head coach Steve Sarkisian after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Dallas. Texas won 49-0. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones' stout defense

No. 22 Texas doesn’t expect offensive production to come easy against Iowa State this weekend. The Longhorns produced nearly 600 yards while pounding Oklahoma 49-0 last week. The Cyclones are … more

By MARK ROSNER | 10/13/22

TCU quarterback Max Duggan runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. TCU won 38-31. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Big 12 will have lone undefeated after Oklahoma St. at TCU

The Big 12 will be down to one undefeated team after eighth-ranked Oklahoma State plays at No. 13 TCU this weekend. Both teams are 5-0. The winner joins idle No. 17 Kansas State at 3-0 in Big 12 … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 10/13/22

Wednesday's Sports In Brief

NFL Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City. Kansas … more

By The Associated Press | 10/13/22

FILE - Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, July 24, 2022. White was cleared to return to practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, for the first time since blowing out his left knee 11 months ago. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Bills' Tre’Davious White practices for 1st time since injury

Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has been cleared to practice for the first time since injuring his left knee 11 months ago. Coach Sean McDermott has already ruled out White from playing against … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 10/12/22

AP Big 12 midseason honoree Martinez enjoys winning feeling

Adrian Martinez is getting that winning feel at Kansas State after four losing seasons at Nebraska. Martinez is the Big 12's top first-year transfer at midseason in voting by Associated Press … more

By ERIC OLSON | 10/11/22

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) is chased by TCU defensive lineman Dylan Horton (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 19 Kansas likely missing QB Daniels for trip to Oklahoma

Kansas will likely be without star quarterback Jalon Daniels when the 19th-ranked Jayhawks visit struggling Oklahoma on Saturday. Daniels hurt his right shoulder in last week’s loss to TCU. His … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 10/11/22

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring on a pass from quarterback Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills draw inspiration from Kobe-led Olympic 'Redeem Team'

Bills coach Sean McDermott had his players watch the recently released documentary chronicling the U.S. men’s basketball team’s journey to win the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. The film's … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 10/10/22