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The GOP expects to keep Kansas' open House seat. Democratic Rep. Davids looks tough to beat

Nov. 05, 2024 00:08 AM EST

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans expected a former Kansas attorney general's political comeback in Tuesday's election to keep an open U.S. House seat in GOP hands while the party faced a tougher challenge in trying to oust the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation. ...

Bucs running back Rachaad White finally gets to step foot in Arrowhead Stadium — and its end zone

Nov. 04, 2024 23:59 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rachaad White finally got a chance to step inside Arrowhead Stadium, about 10 minutes away from where he grew up. He got to step into the end zone, too. White turned one of his three carries for 19 yards into a touchdown on Monday night, when...

Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Hunt scores TD in overtime as Chiefs beat Buccaneers 30-24

Nov. 04, 2024 23:47 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and Kareem Hunt pounded into the end zone from 2 yards out in overtime to give the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs a 30-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. DeAndre Hopkins had two TD...

Brown puts up 26 in UMKC's 91-68 win against Hannibal-La Grange

Nov. 04, 2024 23:39 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jamar Brown had 26 points in UMKC's 91-68 win over Hannibal-La Grange on Monday night. Brown also had nine rebounds and four steals for the Kangaroos. Jayson Petty scored 17 points while going 4 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 10 from 3-point range,...

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets helped off field after hurting ankle throwing TD pass vs. Bucs

Nov. 04, 2024 22:36 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to be helped off the field after hurting his left ankle while throwing a tying touchdown pass to Samaje Perine early in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Kansas City was trailing 17-10...

Royals' Renfroe, Stratton pick up player options; Wright reinstated from 60-day injured list

Nov. 04, 2024 18:03 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton picked up their player options on Monday, and right-hander Kyle Wright was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Renfroe made $5.5 million last season and will make $7.5 million next season,...

Fruitful stretch run for Broncos relies on running game, defense and creating turnovers

Nov. 04, 2024 16:13 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One big takeaway from the Denver Broncos at the midpoint of the season is they don't have enough of them. The Broncos (5-4) are minus-1 in turnovers with a dozen takeaways and 13 giveaways. Flipping that, along with revving up the ground game...

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

Nov. 03, 2024 23:52 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Sunday. Wacha could earn up to $72 million over four...

Jackson produces perfect passer rating, Henry scores 2 more TDs as Ravens rout Broncos 41-10

Nov. 03, 2024 17:47 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — It takes more than a couple missed practices to slow down Lamar Jackson. And the much-anticipated matchup between Baltimore's offense and Denver's defense? That was no contest. Jackson threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns to finish with a perfect...

Chiefs keep making low-risk, high-reward deals as they pursue another Super Bowl title

Nov. 03, 2024 12:42 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is not averse to making moves that he thinks will help his team win. Especially ones that are low risk, high reward. Even though the two-time defending Super Bowl champions were the lone unbeaten left in the...