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2+ hour, 12+ min ago (557+ words) MANHATTAN " If you want to snap a four-game losing streak, all you have to do is schedule Mississippi Valley State. Kansas State found that out with its 108-49 win over the Delta Devils on Monday, Dec. 8, at Bramlage Coliseum. MVSU entered the game ranked as the worst Division I basketball team in the nation, according to multiple metric rankings. There was some good to come from it for Kansas State (6-4), which saw PJ Haggerty bust out of a little slump and the defense shut down the Delta Devils' offense. Still, a big grain of salt should be taken, while Kansas State looks ahead to tougher competition for the remainder of the season, starting on Saturday, Dec. 13, with K-State's trip to Creighton. Here's what we took away from Kansas State's sixth win of the season. Haggerty looked like he was on his…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago (186+ words) With Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson returning against Missouri in what ended up becoming an 8-60 win on Sunday night, he would only play 23 minutes, with many wondering if he was on a slight minutes restriction. While fans had been waiting for any update on the Kansas basketball star in Peterson, head coach Bill Self gives insight into the management of the freshman guard. As the Kansas basketball team has had success without Peterson this season, there's no denying his importance in making them extra dangerous, as in the three games played this season, he's averaged 20 points on 53.8 percent shooting from the field. Making six of his 14 shot attempts against Missouri, Self would go into his performance. The expected No. 1 overall pick in the next NBA Draft, Peterson looks to continue to play games with the No. 21 Jayhawks (7-3) as their next…...

19+ hour, 10+ min ago (556+ words) The Kansas City Chiefs can't win the AFC West anymore. It's the first time since 2015 the Chiefs won't be a division winner. The Kansas City Chiefs lost on Sunday night and their streak of AFC West division crowns is over at nine, making it the second-longest streak in NFL history. At 11-2, the Denver Broncos have a five-game lead over the Chiefs with four to play and no chance they fall behind KC. The Chiefs are now barely alive in the playoff race and their run on the Buffalo Bills' record of four straight Super Bowl appearances is in peril, as well. The last time the Chiefs did not win the AFC West was 2015 when they finished second. The streak predates Patrick Mahomes, with Alex Smith starting in both 2016 and 2017 with Mahomes as the backup in 2017. They lost in the divisional…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) Gracie Hunt stepped into full soccer glam on Saturday, December 6, as she posted a polished new carousel to Instagram from Washington, D.C., where she attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw. The dramatic color contrast instantly pulled focus, giving the whole look a crisp, executive-meets-sporty vibe perfect for a global f'tbol moment." She" included several behind-the-scenes snaps inside The Kennedy Center, where the event took place. In one shot, she posed above the packed audience and neon-lit stage, her long blonde curls styled in soft waves that framed her face. The ambient blue and magenta lighting cast a cinematic glow over her blazer, making the red pop even louder. Another frame caught her mid-smile, showing off her layered silver necklaces and subtle glam makeup " rosy cheeks, defined lashes and her glossy lip. Hunt is the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (354+ words) Kansas State and Iowa State decided bowling is best left to Pete Weber, kids birthday parties and recreational beer leagues. OK, that's not the same sport. But the Kansas State and Iowa State college football programs opted not to accept invitations to bowl games and thus were fined $500,000 apiece by the Big 12. The commonality between the two programs is that each just lost its head coach. Iowa State (8-4) lost Matt Campbell to Penn State and replaced him with former Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers. Kansas State lost Chris Klieman to retirement and hired Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein, an alumnus and former quarterback. "While the Conference acknowledges the difficult timing around coaching changes, the Big 12 is responsible for fulfilling its contractual obligations to its bowl partners," the conference said in a statement. Iowa State said its decision was…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (230+ words) The Big 12 Conference announced Sunday it would fine Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl participation. Both schools are going through coaching transitions with Matt Campbell leaving Iowa State for Penn State and Chris Klieman announcing his retirement. "While the conference acknowledges the difficult timing around coaching changes, the Big 12 is responsible for fulfilling its contractual obligations to its bowl partners," the Big 12 said in a statement. Iowa State announced its players voted to not play in a bowl because the team doesn't have healthy players to safety practice and play. ISU did not mention the coaching change from Campbell to Jimmy Rogers in its statement. The Cyclones sustained numerous injuries this season while going 8-4, and members of the athletics administration and the previous coaching staff met Sunday with the players to gauge their interest in…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (590+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Houston Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The Chiefs have a slight edge in the odds, favored by 3 1/2 points. Houston has been strong defensively, ranking first in total defense and scoring. The Chiefs have a powerful offense, ranking second in passing. Key injuries for Kansas City include left tackle Josh Simmons and right tackle Jawaan Taylor. The Chiefs have won five straight against the Texans, with Houston's most recent win in 2019. Houston is one game behind in the AFC South and has won four consecutive games. The Chiefs have won five straight home games. Houston (7-5) at Kansas City (6-6) Sunday, 7:20 p.m. KY3 Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 23-14 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City in a divisional playoff game. Last week: Texans beat Colts 20-16; Chiefs lost to Cowboys 31-28. Texans offense:…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (199+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " If you're a soccer fan in the Kansas City area, you'll be excited to learn which countries are playing in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup 2026 next June and July. The group stage schedule for Kansas City was revealed during a live broadcast across FIFA platforms Saturday. Kansas City will host four group stage matches on June 16, 20, 25 and 27. "The release of the final match schedule is a real moment to celebrate the work across our region that brought us to this point," said KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer. "As the heart of the tournament and the heart of the country, we're ready to welcome the world with the passion for sport, excellence and hospitality that define us." Kramer and other officials spoke with the media after the reveal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule. Watch the full…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago (404+ words) The Argentinian community in Kansas City is buzzing with excitement after learning their national team could play in Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup 2026. At Los Hornos, a local Argentinian restaurant decorated with pictures of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, the owner, Isolina De La Vega, hopes everyone back in Argentina will have their eyes on Kansas City. Her business shares the flavors of Argentina with the city every day, and now she's dreaming of hosting people from Argentina for the world's biggest soccer tournament. Their team is among those that might play in KC during the World Cup. On Friday, FIFA held its Final Draw event. Kansas City will host four group-stage matches on June 16, 20, 25, and 27. De La Vega was at Power & Light for the draw. "I called my father and said, "You see that?" "Yes, but is…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (386+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Final Draw has concluded, the World Cup schedule is out, and soccer fans across the globe now know where their favorite country is playing. Kansas City hosts six games, including four in group play. Here are the matches that will take place in the City of Fountains at Kansas City Stadium (FIFA does not allow sponsorships or other names on stadiums, so Arrowhead Stadium will be called Kansas City Stadium). Argentina and Algeria will face off at 8 p.m. CT. Argentina enters as the top-ranked team in Group J. The defending World Cup champions are No. 2 in the FIFA rankings, and could once again feature one of the greatest players of all time in Lionel Messi. But the 38-year-old has not confirmed if we will play in 2026. Algeria comes in at No. 35. Ecuador and Curacao will face off…...