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The Big 12 Conference, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, includes 14 schools as of July 1, 2023

Kansas picked as Big 12 preseason favorite

October 19, 2021Tom Johnson

The University of Kansas has been selected by Big 12 coaches as the preseason favorite to win the conference crown, following a 2020-2021 season that saw Baylor won both the […]

Mahomes sharp as Chiefs defeat Vikings, finish 3-0 preseason

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs gave quarterback Patrick Mahomes two drives on Friday night, with the Texas Tech product turning both opportunities into touchdowns, in a 28-25 victory at GEHA Field […]

Stanberry opens season as #1 eight-man squad, as five teams receive first-place votes

August 26, 2021Tom Johnson

The Stanberry Bulldogs, receiving two of a possible eight first-place votes and 71 total points, lead a very-balanced top 10 in the first eight-man high school football media poll for […]

Chiefs grab second preseason win, 17-10 at Arizona

August 21, 2021August 23, 2021Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs rode solid quarterback play from the trio of Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne, and Shane Buechele, while the defense held a short-handed Arizona Cardinals offense in check, […]

Alabama starts season as Associated Press’ top team

August 17, 2021Tom Johnson

The Alabama Crimson Tide, looking for back-to-back national championships, are starting the football season as the top-ranked squad in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. It is the fourth time […]

Chiefs defeat 49ers in exhibition opener 19-16

August 15, 2021August 16, 2021Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs downed the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening 19-16 in an exhibition opener at Levi’s Stadium that saw little from the anticipated starters for the teams, […]

Chiefs announce return of Holthus for 28th season in the booth

August 9, 2021Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their teams for the 2021 television preseason, and 2021 preseason and radio game broadcasts. Returning for his 28th season as “Voice of the Chiefs” […]

Northwest picked for top of MIAA

July 30, 2021Tom Johnson

The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats have been chosen by both media and coaches as the preseason favorite to win the 2021 MIAA football championship. MIAA football is returning in […]

Mizzou picked for fourth in SEC East

July 24, 2021Tom Johnson

The University of Missouri football program has been picked for a fourth-place finish, behind Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky, but ahead of Tennessee, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt, in the SEC’s media […]

Blues to play Blackhawks in NHL preseason game at Cable Dahmer Arena

July 21, 2021Tom Johnson

The St. Louis Blues have announced their preseason schedule for the 2021-2022 season, with a slate of games that includes a meeting with bitter rival Chicago at Cable Dahmer Arena […]