NEW YORK — Imagine you’re a closer getting ready to face the opponent’s No. 9 hitter with two outs in the ninth inning of a one-run game, and all of a sudden, Juan Soto steps…

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. Both second-year quarterbacks are playing well since returning to the starting lineup. Getting benched may have…

SEDALIA, Mo. — It wasn’t always easy, but Allen Community College’s women maintained their spotless record over the weekend. The Red Devils improved to 9-0 on the season with a hard-fought 57-50 win over Northeastern…

YATES CENTER — Yates Center Middle School prevailed in an evening of Wildcat v. Wildcat basketball action Monday. Yates Center swept all four games — two boys and two girls contests — over visiting Marmaton…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next season. The Royals are one of four Major…

Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was an All-American offensive tackle for Kansas State and later became the head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday. He was 62. Dimel’s wife, Julie, and children…

Make more 3-pointers than your opponent in this NBA era, and you’re likely to win. Make a lot more 3s than your opponent, and you’re almost certain to win. The Boston Celtics are clearly banking…

Tiger Woods could not offer much of a timetable Tuesday on PGA Tour negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf or his own future as a player. Woods is the tournament host of the…

DENVER (AP) — Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, beating…

Iola High’s wrestling season kicks off with a flourish this week. The Mustang grapplers will be at Erie on Tuesday for a preseason mixer, before the junior varsity and girls wrestlers will get another round…