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Mahomes, Herbert set for prime-time clash

LOS ANGELES – The first two meetings between Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert have come down to the final minute. With playoff positioning up for grabs, the same thing is expected Thursday night when the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Ezeogu’s shot at buzzer lifts Wildcats in thriller

Down 11 points with 6 1 ⁄2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Blue Springs boys basketball coach Adam Jones knew his team still had some fight left in it. The Wildcats not only rallied to tie it late, they won it 80-78 when senior forward Ike Ezeogu sank a shot at the buzzer in overtime.
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MASON SPARKS JAGUARS TO RALLY PAST TITANS

Senior guard Jaidynn Mason is someone who Blue Springs South girls basketball coach Kory Lower depends on to guard the opponent’s top scorer. That’s because Mason makes life difficult for opposing ball handlers as she plays tenacious defense and never gives up on a play.
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Lewis returns for third season with Comets

The Kansas City Comets have added some local depth to their back line in time for Sunday’s home game against the Baltimore Blast. The Comets signed defender Matt Lewis to a partial-season contract with the Major Arena Soccer League team, the team announced Tuesday.
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Chiefs roll toward LA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Folks around the NFL have been wondering the past few weeks what the Kansas City Chiefs would look like if they could marry their suddenly stingy defense with their traditionally prolific offense.
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As signing period looms, Mizzou turns focus to Army

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Forgive Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz if he gets his days mixed up this week. The Tigers’ earliest bowl game in 40 years has turned a usually hectic time of year into a compressed logistical puzzle as the program prepares for not only the Dec. 22 Armed Forces Bowl but the early signing period that begins Wednesday. Oh, and final exams.
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Truman holds off St. Joseph Central to win home opener

The Truman girls basketball team used a 13-5 advantage in the third quarter to break open a tight game in its home opener Monday. The Patriots led 24-21 at halftime and extended their lead to 37-26 with that third-quarter run on the way to a 44-38 victory over visiting St.
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Transfer portal moves heat up

The transfer portal has become a major player in how teams stack their rosters in college football. Whether athletes are seeking new opportunities because of the coaching carousel or wanting a chance to play, the portal is a game changer as players no longer have to sit out a year after transferring and can contribute immediately.
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