EUREKA — Defensive struggles stymied Humboldt High’s girls in a loss to Neodesha in the second round of the Class 3A substate playoff game Thursday night.  The Lady Cubs (9-13) were hurt most when the…

COLONY — Crest High senior McKenna Hammond was an integral piece in her volleyball team earning a school-record 27 wins this past fall.  The senior Lady Lancer signed her national letter of intent Thursday to…

CLAREMORE, Okla. — At the Belvidere Mansion in Claremore, Okla., “Neosho Falls” has become synonymous with mystery and entertainment.  That’s because playwright Mark Ogle finds his inspiration from a childhood spent playing at his grandparents’…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Linebacker Ochaun Mathis went all-in by betting an extra year of college football could help him make an NFL roster. He knew entering the league at age 24 was a risky proposition,…

HOUSTON (AP) — Jamal Shead scored a career-high 25 points, Marcus Sasser added 22 and No. 1 Houston defeated Wichita State 83-66 on Thursday night. Shead shot 10 of 17 from the field. The junior…

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton was cleared to race for Mercedes at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after having his jewelry inspected on Friday. Hamilton clashed with governing body FIA last…

More than 160 guests attended the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Thursday night, which was hosted at the Allen County Country Club. The event was a welcome opportunity for members to reconnect and…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jon Rahm started his round strong and ended it even better Thursday, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for a 7-under 65 and a two-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Not even the brute…

Kansas Jayhawks (25-5, 13-4 Big 12) at Texas Longhorns (22-8, 11-6 Big 12) Austin, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Kansas faces the No. 9 Texas Longhorns after Jalen Wilson scored 21…

Kansas State Wildcats (23-7, 11-6 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (17-13, 6-11 Big 12) Morgantown, W. Va.; Saturday, 1 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia plays the No. 11 Kansas State Wildcats after Erik…