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Kansas' Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Redshirt whiffs, while rare, are still a thing

by Dave Skretta AP College Basketball WriterFebruary 25, 2019

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. At right, in a Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. It seems football fans everywhere are suddenly on the Chiefs’ bandwagon, enthralled by their record-setting young quarterback and exciting offensive playmakers while hopeful that their amiable old coach can finally win the big one. Then again, maybe they’re just fans of anybody facing New England.(AP Photo/File)

It’s Pats vs. the World: Pats Seem to Embrace Villain Role

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterJanuary 19, 2019

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. At right, in an Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Kansas City, Mo. One is the sixth-round pick that became arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. The other is the first-round choice in his first full season as starter. Yet there are similarities between the Patriots’ Tom Brady and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, and some day their resumes may be similar, too. (AP Photo/File)

QBs Find Success in Different Ways

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterJanuary 16, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back George Odum (30) during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs Are Happy, And Definitely Healthy

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterJanuary 15, 2019

Kyle Haraugh, of NFL Films, clears snow from a camera location at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL divisional football playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

A Stellar Playoff Debut for Mahomes

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterJanuary 12, 2019

FILE - This Sept. 17, 2016 file photo shows LSU head coach Les Miles watching from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La. Miles is in negotiations with Kansas to take over the down-trodden Jayhawks, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. Sports Illustrated was the first to report that Miles and Kansas athletic director Jeff Long were discussing a contract. It remains unclear when a deal will be complete. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Les Miles Signs Five-Year Contract With Kansas

by Dave Skretta The Associated PressNovember 18, 2018

Adam Scott, of Australia, checks the 12th green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Great Scott: Ex-Masters Champ in the Hunt

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterAugust 12, 2018

Rory McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, responds to a question during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Spieth Takes Another Run at Career Grand Slam

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterAugust 7, 2018

FILE - In this May 24, 1992, file photo, Al Unser Jr., top, of Albuquerque, N.M., wins the Indianapolis 500 by less than a car length ahead of Scott Goodyear, of Canada, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. In a survey of the 27 living winners of the Indy 500, The Associated Press found the 1992 race won by Al Unser Jr. to be the greatest in history. Other memorable races included Little Al's loss to Emerson Fittipaldi in '89, Sam Hornish Jr.'s victory in 2006 and the second win for the late Dan Wheldon in 2011. (AP Photo/David Boe, File)

After 54 Years, ABC Ready to Sign Off on Indianapolis 500

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterMay 22, 2018

Kansas guard Devonte' Graham puts up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament first-round game against Pennsylvania Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. Kansas won 76-60. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Penn Hangs Around Before Falling to Kansas

by Dave Skretta AP Sports WriterMarch 16, 2018