The Kansas City Chiefs came back to defeat the Miami Dolphins, 33-27, on Sunday afternoon in their first trip to Hard Rock Stadium since winning Super Bowl LIV last season.

The Chiefs erased an early double-digit deficit with 30 unanswered points, and despite a late Dolphins' rally that brought the margin within six points, Kansas City held on to win their eighth-consecutive game while securing a fifth-straight AFC West title in the process.

Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 24-of-34 passes for 393 yards and two touchdowns in the game, finding tight end Travis Kelce a team-leading eight times for 136 yards and score. It marked Kelce's fifth 100-yard game in his last six outings.

The Chiefs return to action next week as they travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints.

The Kansas City Chiefs came back to defeat the Miami Dolphins, 33-27, on Sunday afternoon in their first trip to Hard Rock Stadium since winning Super Bowl LIV last season.The Chiefs erased an early double-digit deficit with 30 unanswered points, and despite a late Dolphins' rally that brought the margin within six points, Kansas City held on to win their eighth-consecutive game while securing a fifth-straight AFC West title in the process.Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 24-of-34 passes for 393 yards and two touchdowns in the game, finding tight end Travis Kelce a team-leading eight times for 136 yards and score. It marked Kelce's fifth 100-yard game in his last six outings.The Chiefs return to action next week as they travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints.

Chiefs secure comeback win over Dolphins 33-27

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.

Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.

A team spokesman told The Associated Press the franchise has no immediate comment on the report.

The Times said the team could make a formal announcement later this week. It’s not known when the name change will take effect or if the team has settled on a new moniker.

Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team, which was previously known as the Redskins.

For years, Native American groups and others have protested against Cleveland’s use of Indians as its name as well as other imagery used by the American League charter franchise founded in 1901. Last year, the team removed the contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its caps and jerseys, but the smiling, cartoonish mascot has remained popular and merchandise is still sold bearing its image.

The Indians have dealt with a backlash from fans upset over Chief Wahoo’s removal and the club is certain to hear more with the decision to change its name.

“Oh no! What is going on?” President Donald Trump tweeted. “This is not good news, even for ”Indians”. Cancel culture at work!”

In July, just hours after Washington’s plans became known after being pressured by several sponsors, including FedEx which holds naming rights to the football’s team’s stadium, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan released a statement saying the team would review “the best path forward with our team name.”

In the months since, the team has consulted players, front office members, coaching staff, community leaders, share holders and Native American groups.

A few days after Dolan’s statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to “move forward” with the name change.

“I’ve been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement,” said Francona, who has been with the club since 2013. “I know in the past, when I’ve been asked about, whether it’s our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we’re never trying to be disrespectful.

“And I still feel that way. But I don’t think that’s a good enough answer today. I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very difficult subject. It’s also delicate.”

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 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.A team spokesman told The Associated Press the franchise has no immediate comment on the report.The Times said the team could make a formal announcement later this week. It’s not known when the name change will take effect or if the team has settled on a new moniker.Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team, which was previously known as the Redskins.For years, Native American groups and others have protested against Cleveland’s use of Indians as its name as well as other imagery used by the American League charter franchise founded in 1901. Last year, the team removed the contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its caps and jerseys, but the smiling, cartoonish mascot has remained popular and merchandise is still sold bearing its image.The Indians have dealt with a backlash from fans upset over Chief Wahoo’s removal and the club is certain to hear more with the decision to change its name.“Oh no! What is going on?” President Donald Trump tweeted. “This is not good news, even for ”Indians”. Cancel culture at work!”In July, just hours after Washington’s plans became known after being pressured by several sponsors, including FedEx which holds naming rights to the football’s team’s stadium, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan released a statement saying the team would review “the best path forward with our team name.”In the months since, the team has consulted players, front office members, coaching staff, community leaders, share holders and Native American groups.A few days after Dolan’s statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to “move forward” with the name change.“I’ve been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement,” said Francona, who has been with the club since 2013. “I know in the past, when I’ve been asked about, whether it’s our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we’re never trying to be disrespectful.“And I still feel that way. But I don’t think that’s a good enough answer today. I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very difficult subject. It’s also delicate.”___

Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

Royals catcher Salvador Perez overcame not one but three major obstacles on his journey to being named the 2020 American League Comeback Player of the Year.

The six-time All-Star won the honor on Thursday after missing all of 2019 because of Tommy John surgery. He then missed the beginning of Summer Camp after testing positive for COVID-19. He also missed over three weeks during the season because of a rare eye condition that caused blurriness.

Perez wasn’t deterred. In 37 games in 2020, he hit 11 home runs and 12 doubles, drove in 32 runs and posted a .986 OPS. His efforts were good enough to earn him a spot on the All-MLB First Team, which was unveiled on Wednesday.

Perez is entering the final year of his contract with Kansas City.

Perez recorded a .353 on-base percentage and a career-high .633 slugging percentage, which was the second highest in franchise history behind only Hall of Famer George Brett, who amassed a .664 mark during his AL MVP Award-winning season in 1980. Perez’s 11 home runs led Kansas City and were tied for third most by a player who played 37 games or fewer, trailing only Hall of Famers Frank Thomas&nbsp; in 2005 and Ted Williams in 1953.

Perez is the second Royals player to claim the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award, joining former teammate Mike Moustakas in 2017. Pitcher Bret Saberhagen also earned Comeback Player of the Year honors, from the Sporting News and United Press International, in 1987.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez overcame not one but three major obstacles on his journey to being named the 2020 American League Comeback Player of the Year.The six-time All-Star won the honor on Thursday after missing all of 2019 because of Tommy John surgery. He then missed the beginning of Summer Camp after testing positive for COVID-19. He also missed over three weeks during the season because of a rare eye condition that caused blurriness.Perez wasn’t deterred. In 37 games in 2020, he hit 11 home runs and 12 doubles, drove in 32 runs and posted a .986 OPS. His efforts were good enough to earn him a spot on the All-MLB First Team, which was unveiled on Wednesday.Perez is entering the final year of his contract with Kansas City.Perez recorded a .353 on-base percentage and a career-high .633 slugging percentage, which was the second highest in franchise history behind only Hall of Famer George Brett, who amassed a .664 mark during his AL MVP Award-winning season in 1980. Perez’s 11 home runs led Kansas City and were tied for third most by a player who played 37 games or fewer, trailing only Hall of Famers Frank Thomas&nbsp; in 2005 and Ted Williams in 1953.Perez is the second Royals player to claim the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award, joining former teammate Mike Moustakas in 2017. Pitcher Bret Saberhagen also earned Comeback Player of the Year honors, from the Sporting News and United Press International, in 1987.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez earns AL Comeback Player of the Year

On Thursday morning the Kansas City Chiefs announced that tight end Travis Kelce was named the team's nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

One of the NFL's highest individual honors, it recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Kelce is joined by 31 other candidates – one from each NFL team – who were also announced today.

For the third year in a row, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as finalists and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LV. The 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally the week of Super Bowl LV, on CBS.

All 32 nominees will receive a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide. Along with the other 31 nominees, Kelce will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.

Since arriving in Kansas City as a third-round draft pick in 2013, Kelce has focused on reaching youth in the communities that are near and dear to him. In 2015, he introduced his 87 &amp; Running Foundation to empower disadvantaged youth to achieve success by providing resources and support to their communities and cultivate their talents in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM and the arts. To date, Kelce, through the 87 &amp; Running Foundation, has donated $750,000 for various charitable efforts, while another $250,000 is scheduled to be made before the end of this year.

In Kansas City, Kelce's focus has been fixated on Operation Breakthrough, which provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. After making numerous visits to Operation Breakthrough for events, fundraising opportunities and mentoring, Kelce's first major collaboration with the agency was the development of the 87 &amp; Running Robotics Lab in 2018, which remains accessible to nearly 200 students from three elementary schools as well as 100 high school freshmen in the area.

This summer, Kelce announced his largest contribution yet to Operation Breakthrough, a massive $500,000 donation to purchase a building adjacent to the current facility, which will be transformed into the Ignition Lab: Powered by 87 &amp; Running. At the time of the gift, Kelce noted his goal was to eliminate barriers that prevented teenagers from the urban core from exploring future careers in the STEM sectors. The Ignition Lab will help Operation Breakthrough serve youth up to the age of 18, after they would have traditionally aged out of Operation Breakthrough's services and resources past the age of 14.

Additionally, Kelce has made multiple other financial gifts in Kansas City and in Ohio, especially as the agencies he works with were hit hard by the current pandemic. He gave nearly $140,000 in donations to Operation Breakthrough in Kanas City and the Heights Foundation in Ohio to help both groups navigate the challenges created by COVID-19. The 87 &amp; Running Foundation also hosts a signature annual fundraising event, the "Walk the Walk" fashion show, to raise money for charitable initiatives and causes in Kansas City&nbsp; and Cleveland. The brainchild of Kelce himself, the annual event combines his appreciation for fashion with his passion for giving back.

On Thursday morning the Kansas City Chiefs announced that tight end Travis Kelce was named the team's nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.One of the NFL's highest individual honors, it recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Kelce is joined by 31 other candidates – one from each NFL team – who were also announced today.For the third year in a row, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as finalists and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LV. The 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally the week of Super Bowl LV, on CBS.All 32 nominees will receive a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide. Along with the other 31 nominees, Kelce will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.Since arriving in Kansas City as a third-round draft pick in 2013, Kelce has focused on reaching youth in the communities that are near and dear to him. In 2015, he introduced his 87 &amp; Running Foundation to empower disadvantaged youth to achieve success by providing resources and support to their communities and cultivate their talents in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM and the arts. To date, Kelce, through the 87 &amp; Running Foundation, has donated $750,000 for various charitable efforts, while another $250,000 is scheduled to be made before the end of this year.In Kansas City, Kelce's focus has been fixated on Operation Breakthrough, which provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. After making numerous visits to Operation Breakthrough for events, fundraising opportunities and mentoring, Kelce's first major collaboration with the agency was the development of the 87 &amp; Running Robotics Lab in 2018, which remains accessible to nearly 200 students from three elementary schools as well as 100 high school freshmen in the area.This summer, Kelce announced his largest contribution yet to Operation Breakthrough, a massive $500,000 donation to purchase a building adjacent to the current facility, which will be transformed into the Ignition Lab: Powered by 87 &amp; Running. At the time of the gift, Kelce noted his goal was to eliminate barriers that prevented teenagers from the urban core from exploring future careers in the STEM sectors. The Ignition Lab will help Operation Breakthrough serve youth up to the age of 18, after they would have traditionally aged out of Operation Breakthrough's services and resources past the age of 14.Additionally, Kelce has made multiple other financial gifts in Kansas City and in Ohio, especially as the agencies he works with were hit hard by the current pandemic. He gave nearly $140,000 in donations to Operation Breakthrough in Kanas City and the Heights Foundation in Ohio to help both groups navigate the challenges created by COVID-19. The 87 &amp; Running Foundation also hosts a signature annual fundraising event, the "Walk the Walk" fashion show, to raise money for charitable initiatives and causes in Kansas City&nbsp; and Cleveland. The brainchild of Kelce himself, the annual event combines his appreciation for fashion with his passion for giving back.

Chiefs tight end named Man of the Year finalist

The Missouri Western Men's Basketball team defeated Northeastern State 103-82 on Tuesday to move to 4-0 in the MIAA on the season, their best conference start since the 1997-98 season, when the Griffons opened with an 8-0 record in the MIAA . 

 The Griffons also surpassed the 100-point mark in their second straight game. This is the first time a Griffons men's team has done this since the 2001-2002 season

Playing in a Tuesday matinee rescheduled from November, MWSU shot 53 percent as a team and used another-well rounded scoring attack in Tahlqequah, with four players in double figures. 

 After sitting out Saturday's win over Central Missouri, junior point guard Tyrell Caroll returned from injury and led the Griffons in scoring with 21 points.&nbsp; Carroll has now reached 1,000 points for his career. 

 Caleb Bennett finished with 20, Will Eames added 16 points and 11 rebounds and JaRon Thames had 10 points.&nbsp; Through the first four games six Griffons are averaging double figure points.&nbsp; With the double double, Eames recorded his second of the season.

Missouri Western is receiving votes in the NABC Division II Top 25 poll.  The last time the Griffons were ranked was the 2002-2003 season.&nbsp; The Griffons are also one of four unbeaten teams in the MIAA.&nbsp; The Griffons lead the conference in scoring offense and offensive rebounding.

Up next the men were originally scheduled to play rival Northwest Missouri this Saturday, but due to positive COVID test on Northwest, that game has been postponed. 

The MWSU athletic department is actively looking for another opponent to fill the void this Saturday. If not filled, the men's next game will be at Pittsburg State on December 17.

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 </figure>The Missouri Western Men's Basketball team defeated Northeastern State 103-82 on Tuesday to move to 4-0 in the MIAA on the season, their best conference start since the 1997-98 season, when the Griffons opened with an 8-0 record in the MIAA . The Griffons also surpassed the 100-point mark in their second straight game. This is the first time a Griffons men's team has done this since the 2001-2002 seasonPlaying in a Tuesday matinee rescheduled from November, MWSU shot 53 percent as a team and used another-well rounded scoring attack in Tahlqequah, with four players in double figures. After sitting out Saturday's win over Central Missouri, junior point guard Tyrell Caroll returned from injury and led the Griffons in scoring with 21 points.&nbsp; Carroll has now reached 1,000 points for his career. Caleb Bennett finished with 20, Will Eames added 16 points and 11 rebounds and JaRon Thames had 10 points.&nbsp; Through the first four games six Griffons are averaging double figure points.&nbsp; With the double double, Eames recorded his second of the season.Missouri Western is receiving votes in the NABC Division II Top 25 poll. The last time the Griffons were ranked was the 2002-2003 season.&nbsp; The Griffons are also one of four unbeaten teams in the MIAA.&nbsp; The Griffons lead the conference in scoring offense and offensive rebounding.Up next the men were originally scheduled to play rival Northwest Missouri this Saturday, but due to positive COVID test on Northwest, that game has been postponed. The MWSU athletic department is actively looking for another opponent to fill the void this Saturday. If not filled, the men's next game will be at Pittsburg State on December 17.

Missouri Western men down Northeastern State in rescheduled game 103-82

The Kansas City Royals and free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million deal.&nbsp;The team officially confirmed following a physical Tuesday afternoon.

Santana, 34, hit just .199 with a .699 OPS over 60 games in 2020, though he did have an American League-leading 47 walks and a .349 on-base percentage.

The veteran switch-hitter earned his first All-Star selection the year before, recording a .281/.397/.515 slash line and tying a career high with 34 homers.

Santana has played 11 big league seasons -- 10 with the Indians spanning two stints and one with the Phillies. He’s a lifetime .248/.366/.446 hitter with 240 homers and 991 walks in 1,495 games.

Santana could function as the Royals’ starting first baseman, with Hunter Dozier moving across the diamond to take over at third base for Maikel Franco, who was non-tendered.

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 </figure>The Kansas City Royals and free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million deal.&nbsp;The team officially confirmed following a physical Tuesday afternoon.Santana, 34, hit just .199 with a .699 OPS over 60 games in 2020, though he did have an American League-leading 47 walks and a .349 on-base percentage.The veteran switch-hitter earned his first All-Star selection the year before, recording a .281/.397/.515 slash line and tying a career high with 34 homers.Santana has played 11 big league seasons -- 10 with the Indians spanning two stints and one with the Phillies. He’s a lifetime .248/.366/.446 hitter with 240 homers and 991 walks in 1,495 games.Santana could function as the Royals’ starting first baseman, with Hunter Dozier moving across the diamond to take over at third base for Maikel Franco, who was non-tendered.

Royals sign veteran first baseman Carlos Santana

This Saturday's Griffon Men's Basketball game vs. Northwest Missouri State has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Northwest program. A makeup date for the game has yet to be determined.

The women's contest is on as scheduled for December 12th in the Fieldhouse, with a tip time set for 1:30 PM.  Griffon season ticket holders are asked to hold onto their ticket stubs for use when the men's game is rescheduled.

The Griffon men are actively seeking a new opponent for Saturday afternoon's time slot. An announcement will be made if filled.

This Saturday's Griffon Men's Basketball game vs. Northwest Missouri State has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Northwest program. A makeup date for the game has yet to be determined.The women's contest is on as scheduled for December 12th in the Fieldhouse, with a tip time set for 1:30 PM. Griffon season ticket holders are asked to hold onto their ticket stubs for use when the men's game is rescheduled.The Griffon men are actively seeking a new opponent for Saturday afternoon's time slot. An announcement will be made if filled.

Missouri Western, Northwest men postponed yet again; Women still set to play

After a home opening victory, Griffon Women's Basketball rode that momentum for a quarter but couldn't sustain in falling to #21 Central Missouri 67-48.

The first quarter was a defensive struggle as both teams shot a cool 21% from the field as UCM scored the game's first six points.  However, the Griffs found their range and battled as a Josie Weishaar three point make put the Griffs ahead to which they lead 11-9 at the quarters' conclusion. 

Central Missouri went on a 13-2 run to begin the second quarter to take control of the game and lead 32-21 at the halftime break.  After a three point make in the first quarter, Weishaar hit two more in the second quarter which accounted for the only makes from the behind the arc in the first half for the Griffs.

After being outscored by eight in the third quarter, the Griffs made a run in the fourth quarter and pulled within 10 with 4:00 to go but could not come all the way back before being defeated by the final margin.

After having the hot hand in the first half, freshman Josie Weishaar led the Griffons finishing with a career 16 points and pulled down four rebounds.  Freshman Camille Evans posted double figures for the third time in four games with 10 points while freshman guard Brooke Brown dished out a career high three assists.

The Griffons even their record at 2-2 while Central Missouri moves to 4-0 on the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is just the second home loss under Candi Whitaker as her record on Tom Smith Court is now 15-2.

Missouri Western's men improved to 3-0 on the season under first year head coach Will Martin with a 100-81 victory to wrap up the doubleheader.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The last time the Missouri Western men were 3-0 in the MIAA, most of the current team wasn't even born yet. With the Griffons win on Saturday night the team is off to their best conference start since the 1998-99 season. 

Taking the floor without injured All-MIAA First Team point guard Tyrell Carroll,  the Griffons didn't skip a beat, leading wire-to-wire. MWSU nailed 15 three-pointers going 15 for 35 from beyond the arc, and were paced by five Griffons in double figures. 

 Reece Glover scored a team-high 20 points , with Q Mays, Will Eames and JaRon Thames adding 16 points each.  St. Joseph native and Lehigh transfer Caleb Bennett added 12 points.  Mays had five of the team's 20 assists from the point guard position.  Sam Siganos had three steals in six minutes.  

Twelve Griffons scored in the game and all 16 eligible players played in the contest.  The game was also littered in fouls and free throws.  The two teams went to the line a combined 79 times.  UCM went 35-45 and MWSU went 25-34 from the charity stripe.  

 Missouri Western's men will be back in action on Thursday as they makeup a postponed game against Northeastern State, traveling to Tahlequah, NE.&nbsp; Missouri Western will then return to action on Saturday, December 12th in the fieldhouse as they host rival Northwest Missouri State in a new game time of 1:30 PM with the men tipping off at 3:30.

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 </figure>After a home opening victory, Griffon Women's Basketball rode that momentum for a quarter but couldn't sustain in falling to #21 Central Missouri 67-48.The first quarter was a defensive struggle as both teams shot a cool 21% from the field as UCM scored the game's first six points. However, the Griffs found their range and battled as a Josie Weishaar three point make put the Griffs ahead to which they lead 11-9 at the quarters' conclusion. Central Missouri went on a 13-2 run to begin the second quarter to take control of the game and lead 32-21 at the halftime break. After a three point make in the first quarter, Weishaar hit two more in the second quarter which accounted for the only makes from the behind the arc in the first half for the Griffs.After being outscored by eight in the third quarter, the Griffs made a run in the fourth quarter and pulled within 10 with 4:00 to go but could not come all the way back before being defeated by the final margin.After having the hot hand in the first half, freshman Josie Weishaar led the Griffons finishing with a career 16 points and pulled down four rebounds. Freshman Camille Evans posted double figures for the third time in four games with 10 points while freshman guard Brooke Brown dished out a career high three assists.The Griffons even their record at 2-2 while Central Missouri moves to 4-0 on the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is just the second home loss under Candi Whitaker as her record on Tom Smith Court is now 15-2.<figure>
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 </figure>Missouri Western's men improved to 3-0 on the season under first year head coach Will Martin with a 100-81 victory to wrap up the doubleheader.&nbsp;&nbsp;The last time the Missouri Western men were 3-0 in the MIAA, most of the current team wasn't even born yet. With the Griffons win on Saturday night the team is off to their best conference start since the 1998-99 season. Taking the floor without injured All-MIAA First Team point guard Tyrell Carroll, the Griffons didn't skip a beat, leading wire-to-wire. MWSU nailed 15 three-pointers going 15 for 35 from beyond the arc, and were paced by five Griffons in double figures. Reece Glover scored a team-high 20 points , with Q Mays, Will Eames and JaRon Thames adding 16 points each. St. Joseph native and Lehigh transfer Caleb Bennett added 12 points. Mays had five of the team's 20 assists from the point guard position. Sam Siganos had three steals in six minutes. Twelve Griffons scored in the game and all 16 eligible players played in the contest. The game was also littered in fouls and free throws. The two teams went to the line a combined 79 times. UCM went 35-45 and MWSU went 25-34 from the charity stripe. <div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">100-81. 3-0 Ring the bell. <a href="https://t.co/8y5h0anvO5">pic.twitter.com/8y5h0anvO5</a>&mdash; Griffon Athletics (@gogriffons) <a href="https://twitter.com/gogriffons/status/1335372891551125508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> Missouri Western's men will be back in action on Thursday as they makeup a postponed game against Northeastern State, traveling to Tahlequah, NE.&nbsp; Missouri Western will then return to action on Saturday, December 12th in the fieldhouse as they host rival Northwest Missouri State in a new game time of 1:30 PM with the men tipping off at 3:30.

Missouri Western splits doubleheader with UCM; Women fall to 2-2, Men improve to 3-0

High School Football Scoreboard- State Championship

Windsor (15-0)&nbsp; 43 Mid Buchanan (13-1)&nbsp; 20

Lamar (12-1)&nbsp; 6 St. Pius X (Kansas City) (12-1)&nbsp; 3

Blair Oaks (13-1)&nbsp; 62 Maryville (11-4)&nbsp; 40

Helias Catholic (14-0)&nbsp; 35 MICDS (7-1)&nbsp; 30

Jackson (14-0)&nbsp; 42 Platte County (12-2)&nbsp; 7

High School Football Scoreboard- State ChampionshipCLASS 1Windsor (15-0)&nbsp; 43 Mid Buchanan (13-1)&nbsp; 20CLASS 2Lamar (12-1)&nbsp; 6 St. Pius X (Kansas City) (12-1)&nbsp; 3CLASS 3Blair Oaks (13-1)&nbsp; 62 Maryville (11-4)&nbsp; 40CLASS 4Helias Catholic (14-0)&nbsp; 35 MICDS (7-1)&nbsp; 30CLASS 5Jackson (14-0)&nbsp; 42 Platte County (12-2)&nbsp; 7

High School Football Scoreboard- Dec. 4-5 2020

Despite a dominant performance from its defense, the Kansas Jayhawks dropped a tight game Saturday to Texas Tech, 16-13 at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium.

The Jayhawks fell to 0-9 on the season and 0-8 in Big 12 play. Texas Tech concluded its season with a 4-6 record and a 3-6 mark in league play.

Tech placekicker Jonathan Garibay connected on a 36-yard field goal with 5:36 remaining to pull the Red Raiders ahead to give them a 16-13 lead, which held up to be the final.

The Kansas defense shined in the defeat, forcing a season-high four turnovers, with freshman cornerback Karon Prunty accounting for two of them with an interception and a forced fumble. Nate Betts and Marcus Harris also forced fumbles for the Jayhawks. Kansas entered the game with just five turnovers on the season.

Offensively, true freshman running back Daniel Hishaw Jr., had his second-straight big game. Hishaw scored a critical 12-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and rushed for a career-high 87 yards on 22 carries. The 12-yard score was Hishaw’s second-career touchdown after scoring against Iowa State earlier this year.

It is the second-straight week a true freshman led Kansas in rushing after Amauri Pesek-Hickson rushed for 100 yards last week against TCU.

Prunty led the Jayhawk defense with four tackles, an interception, a pass breakup and a forced fumble. The interception was the first of his young career. Kyle Mayberry and Ricky Thomas each led the Jayhawks with seven tackles apiece. Betts had six tackles to go with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Nick Channel added five tackles and a sack in the loss for Kansas.

Quarterback Miles Kendrick finished the day with 102 passing yards and 23 rushing yards. He had a team-long 20-yard rush to set up the Hishaw touchdown in the fourth quarter. True freshman Luke Grimm led Kansas with six catches for 41 yards.

The Jayhawks will return to action Saturday, Dec. 12, where they will face Texas in the regular-season finale. Kick is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and will be televised by ESPNU.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607214483952.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>Despite a dominant performance from its defense, the Kansas Jayhawks dropped a tight game Saturday to Texas Tech, 16-13 at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium.The Jayhawks fell to 0-9 on the season and 0-8 in Big 12 play. Texas Tech concluded its season with a 4-6 record and a 3-6 mark in league play.Tech placekicker Jonathan Garibay connected on a 36-yard field goal with 5:36 remaining to pull the Red Raiders ahead to give them a 16-13 lead, which held up to be the final.The Kansas defense shined in the defeat, forcing a season-high four turnovers, with freshman cornerback Karon Prunty accounting for two of them with an interception and a forced fumble. Nate Betts and Marcus Harris also forced fumbles for the Jayhawks. Kansas entered the game with just five turnovers on the season.Offensively, true freshman running back Daniel Hishaw Jr., had his second-straight big game. Hishaw scored a critical 12-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and rushed for a career-high 87 yards on 22 carries. The 12-yard score was Hishaw’s second-career touchdown after scoring against Iowa State earlier this year.It is the second-straight week a true freshman led Kansas in rushing after Amauri Pesek-Hickson rushed for 100 yards last week against TCU.Prunty led the Jayhawk defense with four tackles, an interception, a pass breakup and a forced fumble. The interception was the first of his young career. Kyle Mayberry and Ricky Thomas each led the Jayhawks with seven tackles apiece. Betts had six tackles to go with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Nick Channel added five tackles and a sack in the loss for Kansas.Quarterback Miles Kendrick finished the day with 102 passing yards and 23 rushing yards. He had a team-long 20-yard rush to set up the Hishaw touchdown in the fourth quarter. True freshman Luke Grimm led Kansas with six catches for 41 yards.The Jayhawks will return to action Saturday, Dec. 12, where they will face Texas in the regular-season finale. Kick is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and will be televised by ESPNU.

Kansas loses close battle with Texas Tech falling 16-13

K-State honored 21 seniors on Saturday afternoon, a group that has led the Wildcats to more than a few memorable wins in Manhattan. Senior Day was not one of them, as K-State, 4-6, 4-5 in the Big 12, fell 69-31 to Texas in its regular season finale at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The Wildcats struggled to keep pace with Texas on defense, as the Longhorns racked up 334 yards on the ground and 274 yards throwing the football. The 69 points are the most K-State has ever given up to Texas.

Deuce Vaughn continued to rewrite the K-State record books on Saturday with two touchdowns and 221 all-purpose yards against the Longhorns.&nbsp; With his performance on Saturday, Vaughn now holds the K-State freshman record for yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards and rushing yards. 

On K-State's first scoring drive of the game, Vaughn broke off a 19-yard rushing touchdown, putting moves on the Texas defense on his way to the end zone. It would be a theme throughout the afternoon. On all five scoring drives for the Wildcats, Vaughn had a catch or reception of at least ten yards. 

When he wasn't setting the Wildcats up with scoring opportunities, Vaughn was more than happy to do it himself. His second touchdown of the day came after a 12-play, 80-yard drive for the Wildcats, as Vaughn added an exclamation point by hurdling a man into the end zone.

With nine touchdowns in 2020, Vaughn now leads all true freshmen in the country.&nbsp; He wasn't the only player to step up when the Wildcats had the football, as Malik Knowles turned in his best game of the season with 95 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Longhorns. 

Howard broke the K-State freshman record for touchdowns with his third quarter strike to Knowles, his eighth touchdown pass of the season.&nbsp; Howard finished with the day with 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air, along with 79 yards on the ground. 

The Wildcats can finish no worse than seventh in the Big 12 after Saturday's loss. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607213306256.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State honored 21 seniors on Saturday afternoon, a group that has led the Wildcats to more than a few memorable wins in Manhattan. Senior Day was not one of them, as K-State, 4-6, 4-5 in the Big 12, fell 69-31 to Texas in its regular season finale at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.The Wildcats struggled to keep pace with Texas on defense, as the Longhorns racked up 334 yards on the ground and 274 yards throwing the football. The 69 points are the most K-State has ever given up to Texas.Deuce Vaughn continued to rewrite the K-State record books on Saturday with two touchdowns and 221 all-purpose yards against the Longhorns.&nbsp; With his performance on Saturday, Vaughn now holds the K-State freshman record for yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards and rushing yards. On K-State's first scoring drive of the game, Vaughn broke off a 19-yard rushing touchdown, putting moves on the Texas defense on his way to the end zone. It would be a theme throughout the afternoon. On all five scoring drives for the Wildcats, Vaughn had a catch or reception of at least ten yards. When he wasn't setting the Wildcats up with scoring opportunities, Vaughn was more than happy to do it himself. His second touchdown of the day came after a 12-play, 80-yard drive for the Wildcats, as Vaughn added an exclamation point by hurdling a man into the end zone.With nine touchdowns in 2020, Vaughn now leads all true freshmen in the country.&nbsp; He wasn't the only player to step up when the Wildcats had the football, as Malik Knowles turned in his best game of the season with 95 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Longhorns. Howard broke the K-State freshman record for touchdowns with his third quarter strike to Knowles, his eighth touchdown pass of the season.&nbsp; Howard finished with the day with 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air, along with 79 yards on the ground. The Wildcats can finish no worse than seventh in the Big 12 after Saturday's loss.

Kansas State drops season finale to Texas 69-31

The Northwest Missouri State women's basketball team improved to 2-2 on the season with an 85-55 win over Lincoln University. This was the most points scored by the Bearcat women in MIAA play since a 98-77 victory over Lincoln on February 25, 2017.

Five Bearcats scored in double figures for the first time since a 2016 win over Henderson State. Atwood's career high 16 points carried Northwest, followed by Kylie Coleman (14 points), Hartnett (12 points), McConkey (11 points), and Mia Stillman (10 points).

McConkey also edged a triple-double with eight assists and seven rebounds to lead Northwest.

The Bearcats take on Drake University in an exhibition match up in Des Moines next Thursday at 6 p.m

The No. 1-ranked Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team rolled to a 30-point win over the Lincoln Blue Tigers Saturday at Bearcat Arena improving to 3-0 on the season

The dynamic duo of senior Ryan Hawkins and junior Trevor Hudgins took care of the majority of the scoring in the 84-54 home victory. Hawkins blitzed the Blue Tigers with 34 points and a team-best nine rebounds. Hudgins's efficiency led him to 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 at the line. Hudgins also made all five of his three-point field goal attempts and dished out a team-high five assists.

The Bearcats did not trail in the contest and saw the Blue Tigers tie the contest on only two occasions in the opening minutes. Northwest led by as many as 32 points as it knocked off the Blue Tigers for the 13th straight time. Northwest has won 29 of the last 31 meetings between the squads since 1999.

Northwest will return to the floor next Saturday in St. Joseph against the Missouri Western Griffons. Tip time has been changed to 1:30 p.m. for the women's game and the men's game will follow at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Missouri Western Fieldhouse.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607212866893.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Northwest Missouri State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Northwest Missouri State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The Northwest Missouri State women's basketball team improved to 2-2 on the season with an 85-55 win over Lincoln University. This was the most points scored by the Bearcat women in MIAA play since a 98-77 victory over Lincoln on February 25, 2017.Five Bearcats scored in double figures for the first time since a 2016 win over Henderson State. Atwood's career high 16 points carried Northwest, followed by Kylie Coleman (14 points), Hartnett (12 points), McConkey (11 points), and Mia Stillman (10 points).McConkey also edged a triple-double with eight assists and seven rebounds to lead Northwest.The Bearcats take on Drake University in an exhibition match up in Des Moines next Thursday at 6 p.m<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607212967713.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Northwest Missouri State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Northwest Missouri State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The No. 1-ranked Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team rolled to a 30-point win over the Lincoln Blue Tigers Saturday at Bearcat Arena improving to 3-0 on the seasonThe dynamic duo of senior Ryan Hawkins and junior Trevor Hudgins took care of the majority of the scoring in the 84-54 home victory. Hawkins blitzed the Blue Tigers with 34 points and a team-best nine rebounds. Hudgins's efficiency led him to 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 at the line. Hudgins also made all five of his three-point field goal attempts and dished out a team-high five assists.The Bearcats did not trail in the contest and saw the Blue Tigers tie the contest on only two occasions in the opening minutes. Northwest led by as many as 32 points as it knocked off the Blue Tigers for the 13th straight time. Northwest has won 29 of the last 31 meetings between the squads since 1999.Northwest will return to the floor next Saturday in St. Joseph against the Missouri Western Griffons. Tip time has been changed to 1:30 p.m. for the women's game and the men's game will follow at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Missouri Western Fieldhouse.

Northwest sweeps Lincoln in doubleheader homestand

Freshman K Harrison Mevis made a 32-yard field goal as time expired to help Mizzou Football improve to 5-3, 5-3 and complete a 50-48 Tiger win over SEC West permanent cross-division rival Arkansas&nbsp; 50-48, Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. 

Mizzou trailed by 14 in the fourth quarter but outscored the Razorbacks 24-8 over the final 13:15 to run Mizzou's winning streak against Arkansas to five. The Tigers have won five of their last six with the only loss in that span coming at top-10-ranked Florida.

After Arkansas converted a two-point conversion to take a 48-47 lead with 0:43 left, Mizzou drove 60 yards to set up Mevis' 32-yarder.

Mizzou senior RB Larry Rountree III rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns for his 13th career 100-yard game and eighth career game with multiple scores. He has six rushing scores over his last two games, the most over a two-game span for a Mizzou running back since Brad Smith had six in back-to-back games against No. 1 Oklahoma and Texas Tech in 2003. Rountree is also the first Mizzou running back this century to have six rushing touchdowns in a two-game span.

Junior RB Tyler Badie had two TD runs and has three over the last two games, and redshirt freshman QB Connor Bazelak threw for 380 yards, including a perfect 4-of-4 for 54 yards on the final drive. He is now 6-1 as a starter.

Freshman K Harrison Mevis connected on a career-high five field goals Saturday, including a 51-yarder and the 32-yard winner. He is just the fourth Tiger kicker to make three kicks of 50+ yards in his career and is the first Tiger with five field goals in a game since Tucker McCann knocked in five vs. South Carolina on Oct. 6, 2018.

Missouri’s All-American candidate linebacker Nick Bolton was ejected for a controversial targeting call against Arkansas wide receiver John David White.

White attempted to make the catch, and Bolton absolutely leveled him at midfield. The call on the field was targeting, and somehow, the review “confirmed” the call on the field, which disqualified Bolton from the game.

Missouri fans may still not be happy about the decision, but the SEC did give confirmation and an explanation for the decision to eject Bolton from the game for the hit.

Mizzou will return home next Saturday for a Dec. 12 tilt with SEC East Division rival Georgia. A kick time has not been set for that game yet.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607212037131.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Freshman K Harrison Mevis made a 32-yard field goal as time expired to help Mizzou Football improve to 5-3, 5-3 and complete a 50-48 Tiger win over SEC West permanent cross-division rival Arkansas&nbsp; 50-48, Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Mizzou trailed by 14 in the fourth quarter but outscored the Razorbacks 24-8 over the final 13:15 to run Mizzou's winning streak against Arkansas to five. The Tigers have won five of their last six with the only loss in that span coming at top-10-ranked Florida.After Arkansas converted a two-point conversion to take a 48-47 lead with 0:43 left, Mizzou drove 60 yards to set up Mevis' 32-yarder.Mizzou senior RB Larry Rountree III rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns for his 13th career 100-yard game and eighth career game with multiple scores. He has six rushing scores over his last two games, the most over a two-game span for a Mizzou running back since Brad Smith had six in back-to-back games against No. 1 Oklahoma and Texas Tech in 2003. Rountree is also the first Mizzou running back this century to have six rushing touchdowns in a two-game span.Junior RB Tyler Badie had two TD runs and has three over the last two games, and redshirt freshman QB Connor Bazelak threw for 380 yards, including a perfect 4-of-4 for 54 yards on the final drive. He is now 6-1 as a starter.Freshman K Harrison Mevis connected on a career-high five field goals Saturday, including a 51-yarder and the 32-yard winner. He is just the fourth Tiger kicker to make three kicks of 50+ yards in his career and is the first Tiger with five field goals in a game since Tucker McCann knocked in five vs. South Carolina on Oct. 6, 2018.Missouri’s All-American candidate linebacker Nick Bolton was ejected for a controversial targeting call against Arkansas wide receiver John David White.White attempted to make the catch, and Bolton absolutely leveled him at midfield. The call on the field was targeting, and somehow, the review “confirmed” the call on the field, which disqualified Bolton from the game.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nick Bolton was ejected for targeting on this hit <a href="https://t.co/W31ObNiNXI">pic.twitter.com/W31ObNiNXI</a>&mdash; PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1335292667178135553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Missouri fans may still not be happy about the decision, but the SEC did give confirmation and an explanation for the decision to eject Bolton from the game for the hit.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On the Nick Bolton targeting penalty, the SEC confirms that the hit violated NCAA Rule 9-1-4: Targeting and Making Forcible Contact to Head or Neck Area of a Defenseless Player <a href="https://t.co/md7MoLgRwK">pic.twitter.com/md7MoLgRwK</a>&mdash; Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/status/1335313275567955972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Mizzou will return home next Saturday for a Dec. 12 tilt with SEC East Division rival Georgia. A kick time has not been set for that game yet.

Missouri uses fourth quarter comeback to win Battle Line Rivalry

In the latest MWSU Fieldhouse home opener in quite some time, seven Griffons made their home debut and were victorious in a gritty 62-55 over Lincoln.

Sophomore Logan Hughes had her best game for the Lady Griffons, scoring a career high 14 points and tying a career high with 5 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench including three makes from behind the three point arc. 

 Freshman Mary Fultz also had a solid night off the bench scoring in double figures for the second time in three games with 11 points and also had two steals.&nbsp; Once again the Griffons went deep into the bench with twelve players seeing action while ten scored in the contest. 

With the win, the Griffs improve to 2-1 on the season and are now 15-1 under Coach Whitaker on Tom Smith Court.&nbsp; Whitaker improved to 23-9 all-time as Griffon coach

The Missouri Western men used a big second half to pull away from Lincoln University and pull off an 89-73 win on Thursday night for the home at the Fieldhouse.  

The Griffons improved to 2-0 on the season shooting&nbsp; 48% from the field and had four players in double figures, led by sophomore Will Eames, who dropped in 25 points and 11 rebounds.  Fellow sophomore JaRon Thames added 16 points off the bench, with Tyrell Carroll and Q Mays adding 14 and 12 respectively. 

With the win the Griffon men are 2-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season and 2-0 in MIAA play for the first time since 2009.

Next up for Missouri Western the homestand will continue on Saturday when Central Missouri travels to St. Joseph.&nbsp; The afternoon will get started at 1:30 pm when the Lady Griffons tip off against the defending MIAA champion Jennies, with the men tipping off after that.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607108755392.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of MIssouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of MIssouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>In the latest MWSU Fieldhouse home opener in quite some time, seven Griffons made their home debut and were victorious in a gritty 62-55 over Lincoln.Sophomore Logan Hughes had her best game for the Lady Griffons, scoring a career high 14 points and tying a career high with 5 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench including three makes from behind the three point arc. Freshman Mary Fultz also had a solid night off the bench scoring in double figures for the second time in three games with 11 points and also had two steals.&nbsp; Once again the Griffons went deep into the bench with twelve players seeing action while ten scored in the contest. With the win, the Griffs improve to 2-1 on the season and are now 15-1 under Coach Whitaker on Tom Smith Court.&nbsp; Whitaker improved to 23-9 all-time as Griffon coach<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607108919853.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The Missouri Western men used a big second half to pull away from Lincoln University and pull off an 89-73 win on Thursday night for the home at the Fieldhouse. The Griffons improved to 2-0 on the season shooting&nbsp; 48% from the field and had four players in double figures, led by sophomore Will Eames, who dropped in 25 points and 11 rebounds. Fellow sophomore JaRon Thames added 16 points off the bench, with Tyrell Carroll and Q Mays adding 14 and 12 respectively. With the win the Griffon men are 2-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season and 2-0 in MIAA play for the first time since 2009.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607109212599.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Next up for Missouri Western the homestand will continue on Saturday when Central Missouri travels to St. Joseph.&nbsp; The afternoon will get started at 1:30 pm when the Lady Griffons tip off against the defending MIAA champion Jennies, with the men tipping off after that.

Missouri Western State University has doubleheader sweep in home opener

By SAM ZEFF <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-12-03/coach-at-the-center-of-the-death-of-a-kansas-college-football-player-fired-from-missouri-southern">Kansas News Service</a>

The football coach at the center of the death of a 19-year-old player
 at Garden City Community College in 2018 was fired Wednesday 
from his new job at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin.

"Jeff Sims, head football coach, has been relieved of his duties," Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman said in a statement.

Sims
 was 2-9 with the Lions in 2019, and games this year were postponed due 
to the pandemic. He still had two years left on his contract. But the 
university refuses to say whether Sims was fired for cause or without 
cause. If MSSU decided to just release Sims, the school would owe him 
$90,000, according to the contract he signed in November 2018. But, if 
he was fired for cause, the university would not owe him.

When 
KCUR asked if Sims would be paid, MSSU Director of News Services &amp; 
Messaging, Mike Olmstead, responded with a statement that read, in part,
 "The details of him being relieved of his duties cannot be discussed as
 they represent an ongoing personnel situation." 

Olmstead did not elaborate on why Sims' firing is an "ongoing personnel situation."

Braeden Bradforth, the teenager from Neptune, New Jersey, died of exertional heatstroke <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-02-17/monday-in-jersey-tuesday-in-garden-city-wednesday-dead-after-a-football-practice-in-kansas" target="_blank">after a grueling Sims-led workout on a hot August day in Garden City. </a>An investigation paid for by GCCC a year after Bradforth's death blamed <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-11-14/investigation-into-kansas-football-players-death-blames-the-coach-athletic-director" target="_blank"> "a striking lack of leadership" by top college officials, including Sims.</a>

Earlier
 this year the family settled with the college for $500,000, the maximum
 allowed under Kansas law because Sims and other GCCC officials were 
protected by qualified immunity.

"We may never know whether 
Braeden’s death played a role in Missouri Southern‘s decision to end 
their relationship with Sims," said family lawyer Jill Greene. "But one 
can only hope that it was a factor."

Sims seemed confused by his firing. "I don't think there was a reason," <a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/mssu-dismisses-head-football-coach-jeff-sims/article_2960b41c-34e8-11eb-93e5-bf73646635c4.html?fbclid=IwAR2c4xkwL6pddmpkzuGfbLbxqf8DmcC2UG1qv1leuRnzmyKiv0cn3VplZbc" target="_blank">he told the Joplin Globe. </a>"I had a contract, and they exercised their options in the contract. We shook hands and went opposite directions."

Controversy has followed Sims in his career. A year after Bradforth's death he told KCUR that <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-08-01/a-year-after-a-football-player-died-at-a-kansas-college-his-coach-still-says-god-has-a-plan" target="_blank">“It’s unfortunate what happened, but God has a plan."</a>

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/education/2019-04-29/why-kansas-junior-colleges-are-again-capping-scholarships-for-out-of-state-players" target="_blank">Also, Sims' feud with another junior college football</a> coach played out in public during the Netflix series Last Chance U.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607020579308.png" alt="Jeff Sims at a news conference before his first season as head coach at Missouri Southern State University. Christina Elias / KCUR 89.3" />
 <figcaption>Jeff Sims at a news conference before his first season as head coach at Missouri Southern State University. Christina Elias / KCUR 89.3</figcaption>
 </figure>By SAM ZEFF <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-12-03/coach-at-the-center-of-the-death-of-a-kansas-college-football-player-fired-from-missouri-southern">Kansas News Service</a>The football coach at the center of the death of a 19-year-old player
 at Garden City Community College in 2018 was fired Wednesday 
from his new job at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin."Jeff Sims, head football coach, has been relieved of his duties," Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman said in a statement.Sims
 was 2-9 with the Lions in 2019, and games this year were postponed due 
to the pandemic. He still had two years left on his contract. But the 
university refuses to say whether Sims was fired for cause or without 
cause. If MSSU decided to just release Sims, the school would owe him 
$90,000, according to the contract he signed in November 2018. But, if 
he was fired for cause, the university would not owe him.When 
KCUR asked if Sims would be paid, MSSU Director of News Services &amp; 
Messaging, Mike Olmstead, responded with a statement that read, in part,
 "The details of him being relieved of his duties cannot be discussed as
 they represent an ongoing personnel situation." Olmstead did not elaborate on why Sims' firing is an "ongoing personnel situation."The death of Braeden BradforthBraeden Bradforth, the teenager from Neptune, New Jersey, died of exertional heatstroke <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-02-17/monday-in-jersey-tuesday-in-garden-city-wednesday-dead-after-a-football-practice-in-kansas" target="_blank">after a grueling Sims-led workout on a hot August day in Garden City. </a>An investigation paid for by GCCC a year after Bradforth's death blamed <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-11-14/investigation-into-kansas-football-players-death-blames-the-coach-athletic-director" target="_blank"> "a striking lack of leadership" by top college officials, including Sims.</a> Earlier
 this year the family settled with the college for $500,000, the maximum
 allowed under Kansas law because Sims and other GCCC officials were 
protected by qualified immunity."We may never know whether 
Braeden’s death played a role in Missouri Southern‘s decision to end 
their relationship with Sims," said family lawyer Jill Greene. "But one 
can only hope that it was a factor."Sims seemed confused by his firing. "I don't think there was a reason," <a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/mssu-dismisses-head-football-coach-jeff-sims/article_2960b41c-34e8-11eb-93e5-bf73646635c4.html?fbclid=IwAR2c4xkwL6pddmpkzuGfbLbxqf8DmcC2UG1qv1leuRnzmyKiv0cn3VplZbc" target="_blank">he told the Joplin Globe. </a>"I had a contract, and they exercised their options in the contract. We shook hands and went opposite directions."Controversy has followed Sims in his career. A year after Bradforth's death he told KCUR that <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-08-01/a-year-after-a-football-player-died-at-a-kansas-college-his-coach-still-says-god-has-a-plan" target="_blank">“It’s unfortunate what happened, but God has a plan."</a><a href="https://www.kcur.org/education/2019-04-29/why-kansas-junior-colleges-are-again-capping-scholarships-for-out-of-state-players" target="_blank">Also, Sims' feud with another junior college football</a> coach played out in public during the Netflix series Last Chance U.

Coach at center of the death of Kan. football player fired from Missouri Southern 

Mizzou Men's Basketball upended No. 21 Oregon, 83-75, on Wednesday night in Omaha, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers earned their first win away from home over a ranked opponent since a Braggin' Rights win over Illinois on Dec. 22, 2012.

Junior Xavier Pinson scored 19 of his team-high 22 points in the second half to lead five Tigers in double figures. Mizzou shot 46.2 percent from the field and committed just seven turnovers on an efficient night offensively.

Senior Mark Smith scored 15 points on four 3-pointers while Javon Pickett chipped in 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Dru Smith added 11 points, four assists and three steals.

Junior Jeremiah Tilmon controlled the paint, playing 30 minutes and finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds. Mizzou scored 34 points in the paint and 24 fastbreak points.

Mizzou travels to Wichita State on Sunday for a clash with the Shockers. Tip is set for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607016838348.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Mizzou Men's Basketball upended No. 21 Oregon, 83-75, on Wednesday night in Omaha, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers earned their first win away from home over a ranked opponent since a Braggin' Rights win over Illinois on Dec. 22, 2012.Junior Xavier Pinson scored 19 of his team-high 22 points in the second half to lead five Tigers in double figures. Mizzou shot 46.2 percent from the field and committed just seven turnovers on an efficient night offensively.Senior Mark Smith scored 15 points on four 3-pointers while Javon Pickett chipped in 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Dru Smith added 11 points, four assists and three steals.Junior Jeremiah Tilmon controlled the paint, playing 30 minutes and finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds. Mizzou scored 34 points in the paint and 24 fastbreak points.Mizzou travels to Wichita State on Sunday for a clash with the Shockers. Tip is set for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

Missouri earns hard fought win over #21 Oregon 83-75; Improve to 2-0

Despite falling behind by double-digits in the first half, No. 7 Kansas was able to battle back to defeat No. 20 Kentucky, 65-62, at the State Farm Champions Classic inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday.

The Jayhawks were led by a career-high 23 points by redshirt freshman Jalen Wilson, who scored on 8-of-16 from the field, coupled with a career-high 10 rebounds. The performance was Wilson’s first-career double-double and his third-straight game scoring in double-figures.

Along with Wilson, junior Ochai Agbaji scored in double-figures for the third-straight game with 17 points on 5-of-17 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.

In his 50th career start, Agbaji came out of the gates with the first five points for KU, before Kentucky opened up a 15-0 run to take the lead, 17-5, at the 10:59 mark of the first half. During Kentucky’s run, the Jayhawks converted just 4-of-18 from the field while turning the ball over eight times.

Despite the slow start, Kansas was able to trim Kentucky’s lead to just six points before the half, as Kentucky led KU, 36-29 at the break. Kansas shot 31% (11-of-35) from the field while out-rebounding the Wildcats, 22-21, in the first half.

In the second half, Kansas battled back behind a 10-0 run, which was the first Jayhawk lead since the 16:15 mark of the first half, when KU led 5-4. The run was fueled by six points by Wilson, while Kentucky fell into foul trouble.

Wilson’s career-day continued into the second half, where he reached his first-career 20-point game and helped put away the Wildcats in the final minutes.

Kansas will host its first home contest of the 2020-21 season, when they host Washburn on Thursday, December 3 inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. It is the first of a five game homestand for the Jayhawks, before beginning Big 12 play at Texas Tech on December 17.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606931881669.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>Despite falling behind by double-digits in the first half, No. 7 Kansas was able to battle back to defeat No. 20 Kentucky, 65-62, at the State Farm Champions Classic inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday.The Jayhawks were led by a career-high 23 points by redshirt freshman Jalen Wilson, who scored on 8-of-16 from the field, coupled with a career-high 10 rebounds. The performance was Wilson’s first-career double-double and his third-straight game scoring in double-figures.Along with Wilson, junior Ochai Agbaji scored in double-figures for the third-straight game with 17 points on 5-of-17 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.In his 50th career start, Agbaji came out of the gates with the first five points for KU, before Kentucky opened up a 15-0 run to take the lead, 17-5, at the 10:59 mark of the first half. During Kentucky’s run, the Jayhawks converted just 4-of-18 from the field while turning the ball over eight times.Despite the slow start, Kansas was able to trim Kentucky’s lead to just six points before the half, as Kentucky led KU, 36-29 at the break. Kansas shot 31% (11-of-35) from the field while out-rebounding the Wildcats, 22-21, in the first half.In the second half, Kansas battled back behind a 10-0 run, which was the first Jayhawk lead since the 16:15 mark of the first half, when KU led 5-4. The run was fueled by six points by Wilson, while Kentucky fell into foul trouble.Wilson’s career-day continued into the second half, where he reached his first-career 20-point game and helped put away the Wildcats in the final minutes.Kansas will host its first home contest of the 2020-21 season, when they host Washburn on Thursday, December 3 inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. It is the first of a five game homestand for the Jayhawks, before beginning Big 12 play at Texas Tech on December 17.

Kansas rally's back to defeat #20 Kentucky in State Farm Champions Classic

Sporting Kansas City’s home match against Minnesota United FC in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs has been rescheduled for Thursday and will be televised nationally on FOX, Major League Soccer announced today.

The Western Conference Semifinal at Children’s Mercy Park, originally slated for Wednesday, will now kick off at 7:31 p.m. CT on Thursday. This shift in scheduling was not a result of COVID-19.

Additionally, MLS has announced that the Western Conference Final will now take place next Monday, Dec. 7, at a time to be determined with national coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. The match was previously slated for Sunday, Dec. 6. The 25th MLS Cup remains set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. CT on FOX and UniMas/TUDN.

Thursday’s showdown will mark the first time Sporting and Minnesota have met in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Midwestern rivals have squared off 13 times across all competitions since Minnesota joined MLS in 2017, with Sporting owning a 7-4-2 record overall and a perfect 6-0-0 mark at home. The Loons have been outscored 15-1 in their six previous visits to Children’s Mercy Park.

Top-seeded Sporting ended the 2020 regular season by going 6-1-1 down the stretch, claiming their fourth first-place conference finish since 2011, before ousting the San Jose Earthquakes in Round One. Meanwhile, No. 4 seed Minnesota boasts a league-best nine-game active unbeaten run after going 4-0-4 in their last eight regular season games and defeating the Colorado Rapids in their Round One contest. The Loons haven’t lost since Sept. 23.

Sporting Kansas City’s home match against Minnesota United FC in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs has been rescheduled for Thursday and will be televised nationally on FOX, Major League Soccer announced today.The Western Conference Semifinal at Children’s Mercy Park, originally slated for Wednesday, will now kick off at 7:31 p.m. CT on Thursday. This shift in scheduling was not a result of COVID-19.Additionally, MLS has announced that the Western Conference Final will now take place next Monday, Dec. 7, at a time to be determined with national coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. The match was previously slated for Sunday, Dec. 6. The 25th MLS Cup remains set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. CT on FOX and UniMas/TUDN.Thursday’s showdown will mark the first time Sporting and Minnesota have met in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Midwestern rivals have squared off 13 times across all competitions since Minnesota joined MLS in 2017, with Sporting owning a 7-4-2 record overall and a perfect 6-0-0 mark at home. The Loons have been outscored 15-1 in their six previous visits to Children’s Mercy Park.Top-seeded Sporting ended the 2020 regular season by going 6-1-1 down the stretch, claiming their fourth first-place conference finish since 2011, before ousting the San Jose Earthquakes in Round One. Meanwhile, No. 4 seed Minnesota boasts a league-best nine-game active unbeaten run after going 4-0-4 in their last eight regular season games and defeating the Colorado Rapids in their Round One contest. The Loons haven’t lost since Sept. 23.

Sporting Kansas City's playoff match against Minnesota United FC moved to Thursday

The Royals and left-hander Mike Minor are in agreement on a two-year deal, pending a physical, sources told MLB.com on Sunday night. The club has not confirmed the deal.

Minor, 32, pitched for the Royals in 2017 after signing a two-year deal with Kansas City in 2016. He spent most of that season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, but he pitched in 10 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas and posted a 5.74 ERA.

Minor was a successful reliever for the Royals in 2017, appearing in 65 games while recording a 2.55 ERA. Minor even served in the closer role down the stretch that season, going 6-for-6 in save opportunities.

But the left-hander viewed himself as a starter and signed a three-year deal with Texas prior to the 2018 season. In 32 starts in 2019, Minor went 14-10 with a 3.59 ERA. He was traded this August to Oakland, where he made five appearances (four starts) with a 5.48 ERA.

The Royals have been searching for starting pitching depth, but they also could view Minor as a potential closer in the event they cannot re-sign closer Greg Holland.

The Royals also on Monday announced the signing of outfielder Michael A. Taylor, adding to an already crowded outfield for next season that was projected to feature a combination of Whit Merrifield, Bubba Starling, Edward Olivares and Franchy Cordero

A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Taylor's contract is a one-year Major League deal worth $1.75 million, plus $1 million in incentives. The team hasn't confirmed the terms of the contract.

Taylor, who spent his first seven big league seasons with the Nationals and was a part of their World Series-winning team in 2019, elected to become a free agent in October after clearing outright waivers.

The 29-year-old played in 38 games for Washington in 2020, hitting .196 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Taylor's best season came in '17, when he hit .271 with 19 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. He also homered in his only World Series plate appearance in '19.

Taylor is a career .237 hitter with 53 home runs, 184 RBIs, 77 stolen bases and a .686 OPS in 574 games, playing primarily center field.

In a corresponding move to make room for Taylor, the Royals designated left-hander Foster Griffin for assignment. The 25-year-old Griffin made his Major League debut for Kansas City on July 27 and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance of the season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606766539145.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>The Royals and left-hander Mike Minor are in agreement on a two-year deal, pending a physical, sources told MLB.com on Sunday night. The club has not confirmed the deal.Minor, 32, pitched for the Royals in 2017 after signing a two-year deal with Kansas City in 2016. He spent most of that season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, but he pitched in 10 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas and posted a 5.74 ERA.Minor was a successful reliever for the Royals in 2017, appearing in 65 games while recording a 2.55 ERA. Minor even served in the closer role down the stretch that season, going 6-for-6 in save opportunities.But the left-hander viewed himself as a starter and signed a three-year deal with Texas prior to the 2018 season. In 32 starts in 2019, Minor went 14-10 with a 3.59 ERA. He was traded this August to Oakland, where he made five appearances (four starts) with a 5.48 ERA.The Royals have been searching for starting pitching depth, but they also could view Minor as a potential closer in the event they cannot re-sign closer Greg Holland.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606766614089.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>The Royals also on Monday announced the signing of outfielder Michael A. Taylor, adding to an already crowded outfield for next season that was projected to feature a combination of Whit Merrifield, Bubba Starling, Edward Olivares and Franchy CorderoA source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Taylor's contract is a one-year Major League deal worth $1.75 million, plus $1 million in incentives. The team hasn't confirmed the terms of the contract.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Royals announce they have signed MIchael A. Taylor. It’s a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus $1 million in incentives, per source.&mdash; Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1333487971476131841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Taylor, who spent his first seven big league seasons with the Nationals and was a part of their World Series-winning team in 2019, elected to become a free agent in October after clearing outright waivers.The 29-year-old played in 38 games for Washington in 2020, hitting .196 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Taylor's best season came in '17, when he hit .271 with 19 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. He also homered in his only World Series plate appearance in '19.Taylor is a career .237 hitter with 53 home runs, 184 RBIs, 77 stolen bases and a .686 OPS in 574 games, playing primarily center field.In a corresponding move to make room for Taylor, the Royals designated left-hander Foster Griffin for assignment. The 25-year-old Griffin made his Major League debut for Kansas City on July 27 and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance of the season.

Royals add two players in free agency to 2021 roster

&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Tyreek Hill's career game started with his first score of the game from 75 yards out, marking the ninth time in his young career that he had hauled in a touchdown of at least 75 yards.&nbsp; 

Hill would score his second touchdown from 44 yards out in the first quarter with 1:32 of time left.&nbsp; In total, Hill racked up seven catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone. 

It marked the second-most prolific first quarter in terms of receiving yards by any player since 1991, trailing only Lee Evans' 205 first-quarter receiving yards in 2006.

The Chiefs defense continued to struggle to get pressure on Tom Brady, following a week against the Raiders where they were only able to get one hit on quarterback Derek Carr, the Chiefs did manage one sack of Brady, from a combination of Mike Danna and Alex Okafor.

The Chiefs also forced two turnovers from Brady, with interceptions coming from Bashaud Breeland and Tyrann Mathieu, both in the third quarter.

The Chiefs won their sixth straight game and clinched their seventh 10-win season in eight years under coach Andy Reid.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium next week to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606755255474.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs" />
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 </figure>&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tyreek Hill's career game started with his first score of the game from 75 yards out, marking the ninth time in his young career that he had hauled in a touchdown of at least 75 yards.&nbsp; Hill would score his second touchdown from 44 yards out in the first quarter with 1:32 of time left.&nbsp; In total, Hill racked up seven catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone. It marked the second-most prolific first quarter in terms of receiving yards by any player since 1991, trailing only Lee Evans' 205 first-quarter receiving yards in 2006.The Chiefs defense continued to struggle to get pressure on Tom Brady, following a week against the Raiders where they were only able to get one hit on quarterback Derek Carr, the Chiefs did manage one sack of Brady, from a combination of Mike Danna and Alex Okafor.The Chiefs also forced two turnovers from Brady, with interceptions coming from Bashaud Breeland and Tyrann Mathieu, both in the third quarter.The Chiefs won their sixth straight game and clinched their seventh 10-win season in eight years under coach Andy Reid.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium next week to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

Tyreek Hill has career game; Chiefs down Buccaneers 27-24

Despite a pair of passing touchdowns from junior quarterback Miles Kendrick, Kansas fell to TCU 59-23 Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The Jayhawks dropped to 0-8 on the season and 0-7 in Big 12 play.

The Jayhawks fell into a 24-0 hole in the first quarter that they were ultimately unable to crawl out of. Trailing by 24, Kansas got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when Jalon Daniels found Kwamie Lassiter II for a 48-yard touchdown to make it 24-6. It marked the first touchdown pass of Daniels’ career and the second touchdown this season for Lassiter.

After TCU added two more scores to make it 38-6, the Jayhawks found the end zone for the second time in the game. This time, Miles Kendrick found freshman Luke Grimm for a 14-yard score to make it 38-12. In the third quarter, trailing 45-12, Kendrick and Grimm hooked up for their second score of the game when Grimm caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. Kendrick then located Takulve Williams in the end zone for a two-point conversion to make the score 45-20.

The two touchdown catches for Grimm are the first two of his career. Lassiter also had a career game with seven catches for 116 yards, giving Kansas its first 100-yard receiver of the season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606628228869.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>Despite a pair of passing touchdowns from junior quarterback Miles Kendrick, Kansas fell to TCU 59-23 Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.The Jayhawks dropped to 0-8 on the season and 0-7 in Big 12 play.The Jayhawks fell into a 24-0 hole in the first quarter that they were ultimately unable to crawl out of. Trailing by 24, Kansas got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when Jalon Daniels found Kwamie Lassiter II for a 48-yard touchdown to make it 24-6. It marked the first touchdown pass of Daniels’ career and the second touchdown this season for Lassiter.After TCU added two more scores to make it 38-6, the Jayhawks found the end zone for the second time in the game. This time, Miles Kendrick found freshman Luke Grimm for a 14-yard score to make it 38-12. In the third quarter, trailing 45-12, Kendrick and Grimm hooked up for their second score of the game when Grimm caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. Kendrick then located Takulve Williams in the end zone for a two-point conversion to make the score 45-20.The two touchdown catches for Grimm are the first two of his career. Lassiter also had a career game with seven catches for 116 yards, giving Kansas its first 100-yard receiver of the season.Kansas will return to action Saturday at Texas Tech.&nbsp;