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FILE - Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) is chased by Texas guard Shay Holle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game March 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 seed Drake following Friday night. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Portland hopes purple-clad crowd will feel like home against Kansas State in women’s NCAA Tournament
Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 seed Drake following Friday night.
 
No. 6 Texas pulls away from Kansas to advance to Big 12 semifinal
Madison Booker scored 21 points and Aaliyah Moore added 19 to help No. 6 Texas pull away from Kansas for a 76-60 victory in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday. Texas (28-4) also got 15 points from Taylor Jones.
 
Freshman S’Mya Nichols scores 22, leads Kansas past No. 10 Kansas State 58-55
S’Mya Nichols scored 22 points to lead Kansas to a 58-55 win over No. 10 Kansas State on Sunday. Taiyanna Jackson added 11 points and Holly Kersgieter scored 10 for Kansas (16-11, 9-7 Big 12), which closed out the victory with an 11-4 run.
 
BYU forward Noah Waterman (0) attempts to score as Kansas State guard Dai Dai Ames (4) and forward Will McNair Jr., right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Arthur Kaluma scores a career-high 28, lifting Kansas State past No. 25 BYU 84-74
Arthur Kaluma had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as Kansas State beat No. 25 BYU 84-74. Kaluma was one of five players to score in double-figure for Kansas State, which had lost seven of its last eight games.
 
Late layup by Jaelyn Glenn lifts No. 7 Kansas State past UCF
Jaelyn Glenn’s layup with 2 seconds left lifted No. 7 Kansas State to a 60-58 victory over UCF Saturday afternoon. Glenn caught a three-quarter court pass from Serena Sundell after UCF tied it.
 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) goes up for a shot against Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 4 Kansas wins 18th straight at home, 64-61 over No. 13 Baylor
Hunter Dickinson scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 4 Kansas extended its home winning streak to 18 games with a 64-61 win over No. 13 Baylor.
 
Kansas State players, including Jerrell Colbert (20), celebrate with fans after the team defeated rival Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in overtime to snap 4-game slide
Tylor Perry scored eight of his 26 points in overtime and Kansas State beat No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in the 300th matchup of their heated rivalry. Perry’s 3-pointer with 1:54 left gave the Wildcats a 70-66 lead.
 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) attempts to score against Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 8 Kansas scores the most points this season against No. 4 Houston in a 78-65 victory
Hunter Dickinson had 20 points to lead four Jayhawks in double figures as No. 8 Kansas beat No. 4 Houston 78-65. Kansas got 17 points each from Kevin McCullar and Johnny Furphy, and 10 from KJ Adams.
 
Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake, left, celebrates hitting a three-point basket with Jamari McDowell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 8 Kansas easily defeats Oklahoma State 83-54 with balanced offense
Hunter Dickinson and K.J. Adams Jr. each scored 16 points to lead a balanced scoring attack and No. 8 Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 83-54 on Tuesday night. All five Kansas starters scored in double figures.
 
Kansas State guard Zyanna Walker, left, and BYU guard Amari Whiting chase after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gisela Sanchez scores 18 as No. 4 Kansas State holds off BYU 67-65
Gisela Sanchez led No. 4 Kansas State with 18 points as the Wildcats outlasted BYU 67-65 on Saturday. Serena Sundell scored 14 points for Kansas State (20-1, 9-0 Big 12) and Gabby Gregory added 10.
 
No. 7 Kansas State women beat Kansas 69-58 in front of Wildcats’ largest home crowd of the season
Serena Sundell and Zyanna Walker led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points each as No. 7 Kansas State beat Kansas 69-58 in front of the Wildcats’ largest home crowd of the season. Kansas State also got 13 points from Brylee Glenn on Saturday.
 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1 )grabs a rebound away from Oklahoma guard Rivaldo Soares (5) as Kansas guard Johnny Furphy (10) also defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Dickinson has 24 points, 14 rebounds as No. 3 Kansas beats No. 9 Oklahoma 78-66
Kevin McCullar scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half as No. 3 Kansas beat No. 9 Oklahoma 78-66 on Saturday. The Jayhawks extended their winning streak over the Sooners to six games. Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson battles for a rebound against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Hunter Dickinson’s late shot gives No. 2 Kansas 83-81 win over TCU
Hunter Dickinson scored with 3.4 seconds left to lift No. 2 Kansas past TCU 83-81. Dickinson led Kansas with 30 points on Saturday.
 
Baylor tight end Drake Dabney (89) is tackled by Kansas State safety Kobe Savage (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Will Howard sets K-State TD pass record, Wildcats dominate Baylor 59-25 to remain unbeaten at home
Will Howard became the all-time leader in touchdown passes in Kansas State history, leading the Wildcats past Baylor 59-25. Howard was 19-of-29 for 235 yards and three touchdowns. He moved past Josh Freeman with 45 career touchdown passes.
 
Houston quarterback Donovan Smith (1) throws against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Will Howard throws for 2 TDs, Giddens runs for 2 and K-State defense shuts down Houston in 41-0 win
Will Howard was 15-of-17 passing for 164 yards with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Houston 41-0. It was the K-State defense, which has gone nine quarters without allowing a touchdown, that shined the brightest.
 
UCF defensive back Demari Henderson, left, knocks a pass away from Kansas wide receiver Trevor Wilson (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Neal, Hishaw showcase Kansas run game, Jayhawks run over UCF, 51-22
Devin Neal rushed for 154 yards on just 12 carries and Daniel Hishaw ran for another 134 yards and two touchdowns as Kansas dominated UCF 51-22 in a Big 12 Conference battle.
 
Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws against Troy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann
Will Howard passes for 3 TDs and runs for 2 others to lead No. 15 K-State past Troy 42-13
Will Howard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two others as No. 15 Kansas State defeated Troy 42-13. Howard threw touchdown passes of 9 yards to Jadon Jackson and 39 yards to Philip Brooks to help the Wildcats to a 21-10 lead at half.
 
Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn watches his double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Andrew Vaughn has double, homer, 2 RBIs and two runs scored as White Sox beat Royals 6-4
Andrew Vaughn doubled, homered, drove in two runs and scored two as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to snap a five-game losing streak.
 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Royals get “balk off” win over White Sox after rallying from 6-0 deficit
Gregory Santos balked with the bases-loaded as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-6Tuesday night. The Royals overcame a 6-0 deficit to claim their first series win since July 28-Aug. 3. The Royals entered the ninth trailing 6-5.
 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1
Cole Ragans continued his recent success with six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-1 in the first game of a three-game series Monday.
 
Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin smiles after an RBI double, his first hit in the majors, during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Jordan Lyles dominant as Royals crush Red Sox 13-2
Jordan Lyles pitched eight strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox 13-2 in the first game of a three-game series. Lyles (4-15), who leads the majors in losses, had one of his best outings of the season.
 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Angel Zerpa throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Andre Jackson gets first big league win as Pirates sweep Royals with 4-1 victory
Andre Jackson pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 for a three-game sweep. Jackson struck out a career-high seven and walked two in 5 2/3 innings.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ke’Bryan Hayes’ 2-run homer in the 8th inning sends the Pirates to 6-3 win over the Royals
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, helping rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Hayes hit his 11th homer of the season 424 feet to left-center to erase a one-run deficit.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo celebrates after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Oviedo pitched a complete game leading the Pirates to a 5-0 win. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oviedo pitches 2-hitter for first complete game, leads Pirates over Royals 5-0
Johan Oviedo pitched a two-hitter for his first complete game in 53 major league starts, Ke’Bryan Hayes had four hits and Zack Greinke lost his ninth consecutive decision in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 5-0 win and the Kansas City Royals.
 
Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hernandez hits sacrifice fly in the eighth to break a tie, Mariners edge Royals 6-5
Teoscar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5.
 
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo (60) and catcher Cal Raleigh celebrate after their baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Mariners won 10-8 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
France’s 10th-inning single lifts Mariners over Royals 10-8 after blown 7-run lead
Ty France lined a two-run single to center in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners rebounded from a blown-seven run lead to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8.
 
Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin, left, douses Dairon Blanco after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 7-6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dairon Blanco’s squeeze bunt gives the Royals a wild 7-6 win over the Mariners
Dairon Blanco executed a suicide squeeze bunt in the ninth inning to score pinch-runner Samad Taylor, and the Kansas City Royals rallied after blowing a 5-0 lead to hand the playoff-contending Seattle Mariners their third straight loss, 7-6 on Monday night.
 
St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Edman (19) celebrates with Jordan Walker (18) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tommy Edman’s 2 homers power the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Royals
Tommy Edman hit two home runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night in front of the second-largest crowd of the season at Kauffman Stadium.
 
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, right, celebrates with Edward Olivares (14) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Perez enjoys big night as the Royals hammer struggling Wainwright in 12-8 win over the Cardinals
Salvador Perez went 4 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals clobbered a struggling Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8.
 
O’Hearn, Merrifield back Keller as Royals beat Orioles 9-2
Ryan O’Hearn homered among his three hits and drove in four runs, Whit Merrifield scored three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-2 in a matchup of the two teams with the worst records in the majors.
 
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