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Chiefs rout Broncos 43-16, scoring in all three phases On a freezing afternoon in the snow, Patrick Mahomes barely broke a sweat. The Kansas City Chiefs routed the Broncos 43-16 for their 10th consecutive win against Denver, despite failing to convert a single third down (0-for-8) and getting just 200 yards and at touchdown from their star quarterback. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:45am

Mentality shift, preparation put Tigers on two-game win streak There are so many stark contrasts between Missouri's 45-41 win Oct. 10 against LSU and its 20-10 win Saturday against Kentucky, it's a time-saver to point to the few similarities they shared to illustrate their differences. For one, both games were played at home for the Tigers, though they were officially the visiting team against LSU thanks to Hurricane Delta's wind and rain. by Colin O'Brien Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:40am

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands L.A. 3-2 World Series lead Clayton Kershaw's glittering career lacked two of the most satisfying accomplishments: a win deep in the World Series and a championship ring. He took the mound Sunday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers shaken, and Kershaw steadied his team with a gritty performance, plus one particular delivery home that will long be remembered. Now with one more victory, the Dodgers would claim their first title since 1988. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:35am

Misty, drizzling day postpones Cup race in Texas on Lap 52 NASCAR's Cup playoff race in Texas was postponed Sunday night after 52 laps on a misty day that slowly deteriorated to drizzle while it never actually rained before the event was called off. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:30am

Home runs account for more than half of scoring in playoffs For all the talk about pride in advancing runners and manufacturing runs, teams in the postseason have really dug the long ball. Home runs drove in 237 of the 462 runs in the postseason through World Series Game 5, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That comes to 51.3 percent, up from 46.6 percent last year and highest since the postseason expanded beyond the World Series in 1969. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:25am

NFL Capsules: Steelers survive Titans rally after missed FG, move to 6-0 Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, and the Pittsburgh Steelers remained perfect by holding off Tennessee for a 27-24 victory Sunday in a game originally postponed when the Titans came down with the NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak of the season. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:20am

Cold feat: Chiefs force four turnovers, beat Broncos 43-16 Now this was a cool celebration: Tyrann Mathieu slid into a patch of snow after his fumble recovery and performed a perfectly executed snow angel. The Kansas City safety's play in the first quarter had a snowball effect for a Chiefs defense that forced four turnovers in a 43-16 win against the Denver Broncos on a frigid Sunday afternoon. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:20am

Newgarden wins IndyCar finale, but can't deny Dixon sixth title Scott Dixon controlled his own fate and simply needed a smooth Sunday drive to win a sixth IndyCar championship. He was a tactician as he followed Josef Newgarden around the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. So long as he kept Newgarden in his sight, Dixon would yank the crown away from the American and add another milestone to his illustrious career. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:15am

Hamilton stands alone in Formula One after 92nd victory After growing up watching Michael Schumacher's triumphs on television, Lewis Hamilton now stands above him and alone in Formula One history with 92 victories. Hamilton's comprehensive win Sunday at the Portuguese Grand Prix also edged him closer to a seventh F1 title, the last of Schumacher's major records left for Hamilton. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:15am

Cantlay rallies from four back to win Zozo Championship Patrick Cantlay felt his swing was good enough to take on any shot, and then it was a matter of making putts. He did both exceptionally well Sunday in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood for a victory he felt was overdue. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:10am

McDonald celebrates 28th birthday with first LPGA Tour win Ally McDonald celebrated her birthday with her first LPGA Tour victory. "It's the best birthday present ever," McDonald. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:10am

Cross Country: Comets win Fatima Invitational Five Fatima runners finished in the top 12 positions Saturday as the Comets won the team title in the Fatima Invitational. Fatima finished with just 38 points in the Blue Division to finish ahead of the Capital City Cavaliers, who had 101 points. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Cross County: Linn sweeps titles at Fatima The Linn Wildcats and Lady Wildcats swept the team titles Saturday in the Gold Division of the Fatima Invitational. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Soccer: Jays get win No. 20 The Jefferson City Jays wrapped up the Rock Bridge Shootout on Saturday with a 4-1 win against Jackson. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Prep Volleyball: Helias falls in five sets to Nixa The Helias Lady Crusaders nearly knocked off one of the top volleyball teams in the state Saturday, falling to the Nixa Lady Eagles 25-19, 17-25, 24-26, 27-25, 12-15 at Rackers Fieldhouse. Nixa is ranked No. 2 in Class 5 by MaxPreps, while Helias is No. 8. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Prep Volleyball: Nixa tops Jefferson City The Jefferson City Lady Jays closed out the regular season Saturday with a 12-25, 22-25, 22-25 loss to the Nixa Lady Eagles at Fleming Fieldhouse. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Prep Volleyball: Blair Oaks JV unbeaten in 2020 The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons posted a 7-0 record Saturday to win the Hickman JV Tournament. The Blair Oaks JV team finishes its season with a 32-0-1 record. by News Tribune Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Schumacher takes NHRA SpringNationals for 85th Top Fuel win Top Fuel victory leader Tony Schumacher won for the first time in more than two years Sunday in the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

Tigers defeat Wildcats at their own game for first win in series since 2014 The Missouri football team found out sometimes the best way to end a losing streak is to flip the script. Missouri beat Kentucky at its own game Saturday at Faurot Field, with a potent and dogged ground game, a ferocious defense and no major mistakes, on the way to a 20-10 win, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Wildcats. by Colin O'Brien Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:50am

Calloway's homer lifts Savannah past Blair Oaks in Class 3 semifinals On paper, the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons had the better game in several statistical categories. The Lady Falcons had more hits, had more baserunners and struck out fewer times. But the only statistic that matters is the final score. by Greg Jackson Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:45am

Lock happy to be the bad guy in Broncos-Chiefs rivalry Villain isn't a role that seems to suit Drew Lock's sunny personality. Yet it's one he's enthusiastically embracing as his Denver Broncos prepare to host his hometown Kansas City Chiefs, likely in the snow this weekend. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:40am

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series at 2 Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, Randy Arozarena sprawled in the dirt pounding his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration — and a crucial, crazy win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:35am

Championship 4 spot up for grabs today at Texas Chase Elliott insists he has worried less about the points situation during this NASCAR season than ever before, and that might just be the right approach for those Cup drivers still with championship hopes. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:25am