AP men's player of the week: Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn't miss in 2 opening-week games

The Associated Press national player of the week in men's college basketball for Week 1 of the season: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The 7-foot-1, 270-pound fifth-year senior put up incredible numbers in the 14th-ranked Bluejays' first two games, starting with a...

Michigan State Spartans and the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks meet

Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) vs. Michigan State Spartans (2-0) Atlanta; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State will face No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

Suspected shooter and 4 others are found dead in 3 Kansas homes, police say

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Five men were found shot to death inside three homes in the same area of Wichita, Kansas, and police believe the shootings are connected. Police Chief Joe Sullivan said one of those found dead Sunday was the suspected shooter, but he declined to elaborate....

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Alabama, UConn, Gonzaga, Auburn next, St. John's back in rankings

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The latest mass killing in the U.S. happened Sunday in Wichita, Kansas, after police found the bodies of four people and the suspected shooter inside three separate homes. It is the country’s 34th mass killing this year, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press...

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O'Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet. ...

Michigan State plays No. 1 Kansas in Atlanta, Georgia

Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) vs. Michigan State Spartans (2-0) Atlanta; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State plays No. 1 Kansas in Atlanta, Georgia. Michigan State finished...

Devin Neal sets Kansas career rushing records in 45-36 victory over No. 17 Cyclones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Devin Neal ran for 116 yards and two scores and became Kansas' all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a 45-36 win over No. 17 Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. Neal broke June Henley's rushing record with a 14-yard run on his...

UMKC wins 124-36 against Kansas Christian

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Anderson Kopp scored 22 points Kansas City defeat Kansas Christian 124-36 on Friday night. Kopp also had five rebounds and three steals for the Kangaroos (2-0). Kasheem Grady II scored 21 points while going 7 of 11 from the floor, including 5 for 7 from...

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Only a dozen times in their storied histories had North Carolina and Kansas met on the hardwood. They made sure No. 13 would be memorable. The top-ranked Jayhawks raced to a 20-point first-half lead Friday night, led by All-America center Hunter...