Bears bounce back, win tourney opener
SAVANNAH, Mo. — Essentially a whole new William Chrisman squad picked up win No.
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Chiefs brimming with optimism
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The last time the Kansas City Chiefs had a week off at this point in the year, they didn’t lose again until the next season.
Kansas shakes up coaching staff after 2-10 finish to season
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas defensive line coach Kwahn Drake and cornerback coach Chevis Jackson were fired Monday, two days after the Jayhawks finished their first season under Lance Leipold with a competitive loss to bowl-bound West Virginia.
Nuggets’ Porter needs back surgery, return timetable unclear
MIAMI – Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets needs surgery to address his latest back injury, and there’s no known timetable yet for his return.
WHAT’S ON TODAY
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Wednesday’s Television • Soccer: FIFA Arab Cup: Algeria vs. Sudan, 3:50 a.m., FS1 (Comcast 43) • Soccer: FIFA Arab Cup: Egypt vs.
WHAT’S UP NEXT | AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 7 p.m.
‘A TREMENDOUS EFFORT’
Missouri junior Kobe Brown was aware his rebounding total was well past a dozen while on the floor Monday night. Despite a huge lead against NAIAlevel Paul Quinn College, Brown stayed in the game for 34 minutes not to just grab rebounds, per MU head coach Cuonzo Martin, but because of his ability to help the Tigers keep pace offensively.
Michigan moves into top 4 of CFP rankings
DALLAS – Michigan moved up to No. 2 Tuesday night in the second-tolast College Football Playoff rankings, joining Georgia, Alabama and Cincinnati in the top four heading into conference championship weekend.
No. 13 Tennessee rolls against Presbyterian
No. 13 Tennessee 86, Presbyterian 44: Kennedy Chandler and Justin Powell scored 15 points apiece to lead host Tennessee to a victory over Presbyterian on Tuesday night.
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