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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man could face up to 25 years in prison after admitting to setting a fire that destroyed a church. Christopher Scott Pritchard pleaded guilty Thursday to two federal charges for setting ablaze the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Cape Girardeau on April 28, 2021. The fire quickly engulfed

AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play against Houston on Saturday, less than a week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain in a win over Cleveland. He also likely will have wide receiver Marquis Brown available for the first time. Chiefs coach Andy Reid made the announcement

AP Sports Writer NBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when it puts the matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs into the realm of the Madden video game universe. The Madden altcast will be streamed on Peacock with the main broadcast airing on NBC, beginning

Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states. But the report by the Death Penalty Information Center also highlights that the death penalty remains entrenched in a small group of states. One of these

The attention will be on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his ailing ankle when the Texans visit Kansas City for a Saturday matinee. Mahomes sustained a high-ankle sprain in last week’s win over Cleveland. It appears that he will be able to play after practicing this week. If that’s not the case, Chiefs would turn

SAINT LOUIS (AP) — Corey Tripp scored 24 points as Wofford beat Saint Louis 74-71 on Wednesday night. Tripp added five assists for the Terriers (5-7). Kyler Filewich added 15 points while finishing 7 of 11 from the floor while he also had 11 rebounds. Jeremy Lorenz shot 5 of 7 from the field and

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Michael Osei-Bonsu’s 15 points helped Missouri State defeat Lincoln (MO) 61-49 on Wednesday night. Osei-Bonsu also contributed 11 rebounds for the Bears (6-5). Vincent Brady II scored 10 points while shooting 3 of 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. Chase Martin had 10 points and shot

AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have a history of bringing in veteran backups for Patrick Mahomes, whether it was Matt Moore and Chad Henne in recent years or Blaine Gabbert last season. They may have found their best yet in Carson Wentz, and they may need him this

AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t hold back in his praise for cornerback Derek Stingley after his second interception in the fourth quarter Sunday iced a win over Miami. Ryans told the team “that’s probably the best play I’ve ever seen” before giving Stingley a game ball after the

AP College Football Writer Central Missouri quarterback Zach Zebrowski is among four players who were repeat first-team selections to The Associated Press Division II All-America team. Joining Zebrowski were Wingate defensive lineman Marquise Fleming, Augustana defensive back Peyton Buckley and Colorado Mines punter Blake Doud. Zebrowski won the 2023 Harlon Hill as Division II’s most

Associated Press Writers ST. LOUIS (AP) — Capybaras are having a big moment. The world’s largest rodent is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star treatment during the holiday season. Shoppers can find plush capybaras, capybara slippers, capybara bath bombs and capybara phone cases. Tiny versions of the semi-aquatic South

Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1. Brenden Dillon also scored and Jesper Bratt added an empty-net goal for the Devils, who won their third straight game and fifth out of their last seven. Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored eight of his 22 points in overtime including the game-winner with 3.4 seconds left to give undefeated Drake a 73-70 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night after blowing a 20-point lead. Mitch Mascari tied a career high with eight 3-pointers in scoring 22 points for the

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Reserve Jacob Crews scored 19 points and Missouri overcame a handful from Jacksonville State and beat the Gamecocks 83-72. Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 18 points for the Gamecocks. Crews sandwiched a pair of 3-pointers around a Mark Mitchell layup and the 8-0 run in 1:23 gave Missouri its largest lead of

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Babacar Diallo had 18 points and Jamar Brown scored 17 to lead Kansas City to a 74-64 victory over Wichita State on Tuesday night. Diallo had six rebounds for the Kangaroos (7-7). Brown made three 3-pointers and added six assists and five rebounds. Ring Nyeri scored 12. Xavier Bell led the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals and right-hander Kyle Wright agreed to a $1.8 million contract for 2025 on Tuesday to avoid salary arbitration. Wright will make the same salary he did last season, which he spent recovering from shoulder surgery. The Royals knew he would not pitch in 2024 when they acquired him

AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday. The two-time MVP sustained a high-ankle sprain in last Sunday’s win over Cleveland. Carson Wentz would start in Mahomes’ place if he’s unable to go. Mahomes has plenty of experience with ankle injuries to draw

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Coachella Valley Invitational will include nearly half of the teams in Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League as the preseason event continues to get bigger and bigger. The three-week event will take place from Feb. 1-22 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California,

AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain and his status for this week’s game against Houston remains in question, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team did not