Buffs Panthers clash in final regular season WAC title bid
Great Bend and Garden City prepare for a key showdown as unbeaten WAC rivals meet with title implications. QB stars Jacob Murray and Cal Marshall lead the Panthers while Peyton Hill anchors Garden City’s ground game, each coaching staff stressing adaptation over score comparisons. The winner secures playoff seeding ahead of Oct. 28 first rounds.
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Indians advance to World Series behind MVP reliever Miller
Cleveland advances to the World Series for the first time since 1997 by defeating Toronto 3 0 in Game 5 at Rogers Centre to win the AL Championship Series 4 1. Rookie Ryan Merritt delivered a gutsy start, while Andrew Miller anchored a dominant bullpen and was named series MVP, as Cleveland awaits the Dodgers or Cubs.
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Justin Houston Returns to Chiefs Practice Without Sunday Play
Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston practiced for the first time in months as he recovers from knee surgery. Coach Andy Reid said Houston is not expected to play Sunday against New Orleans and remains on the physically unable to perform list while easing back into football activities. Alex Smith said Houston’s return will boost the team’s energy and presence as he works his way back.
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Lady Busters rally past Pratt in key volleyball win
Garden City moves toward a tiebreaker with Gar den City after beating Pratt in four sets. Megal Besecker led with 18 kills Ana Pena added 12 while Madison Park dished 31 assists Bailey Martinez logged 59 digs and Ashley Webb blocked seven. Garden City travels to Frank Phillips for a non conference game at 6 30 p.m. Friday.
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K State O Line Rated Among Nation's Best by PFF
Pro Football Focus ranks Kansas State's offensive line third nationally behind Iowa and Washington State. The site praises tackles Dalton Risner and Scott Frantz and guards Terrale Johnson and Abdul Beecham, noting strong run blocking, pass protection, and cohesive line play. Despite the praise, K State sits near the bottom nationally in total offense midway through the season.
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