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CBS Sports: Who will replace Bill Self at Kansas?
Kansas coach Bill Self probably isn't going anywhere soon. But he can't coach at Kansas forever, and as part of CBS Sports' series on replacing Hall of Fame coaches, writer Kyle Boone sized up some of the Jayhawks' choices when Self is gone.

4-star guard Issac McBride commits to KU basketball
McBride, the No. 114-ranked recruit in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2019, announced his commitment to the University of Kansas on Monday, choosing the Jayhawks over Auburn and Virginia. A four-star combo guard, McBride saw his recruitment blow up after KU assistant Kurtis Townsend and the KU staff passed along his offer at the Fab48 tournament in Las Vegas, he recalled.

The reason why the NCAA couldn't move on Billy Preston
That reason? The play-or-not-to-play status of star freshman Billy Preston, the No. 20 overall player in the 2017 247Sports Composite. Preston missed the Kansas opener for disciplinary reasons. And then, just slightly before the Jayhawks were set to tip with Kentucky at the Champions Classic, it was revealed that the school was sitting Preston to look into the specifics of a car accident that involved the forward. Preston never suited up in an official game for the Jayhawks, with the NCAA getting pounded by both Bill Self and key media members for not coming to a decision regarding Preston’s eligibility.

4-star guard Issac McBride commits to KU basketball
McBride, the No. 114-ranked recruit in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2019, announced his commitment to the University of Kansas on Monday, choosing the Jayhawks over Auburn and Virginia. A four-star combo guard, McBride saw his recruitment blow up after KU assistant Kurtis Townsend and the KU staff passed along his offer at the Fab48 tournament in Las Vegas, he recalled.

KU basketball picks up commitment from Arkansas point guard Issac McBride
Issac McBride emerged as a major college point guard prospect his junior year at Arkansas Baptist Prep in Little Rock, Ark., by recording an eye-opening 24.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals a game for the 30-6 Eagles.

Minnesota prep big man Zeke Nnaji includes KU on list of five possible schools
Zeke Nnaji, a 6-foot-10, 215-pound senior forward from Hopkins (Minn.) High who is ranked No. 37 in the recruiting Class of 2019 by Rivals.com, has cut his list of schools to Kansas, Baylor, Arizona, Purdue and UCLA, he reported Sunday on Twitter.

David Beaty sticking with Carter Stanley as KU's starting QB | KUsports.com
Following his team's home loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday, Kansas football coach David Beaty said he would need to further review quarterback Carter Stanley’s play before deciding whether the redshirt junior would remain the starter.

KU hopes to have QB Miles Kendrick back available after bye week | KUsports.com
When Carter Stanley makes his second straight start for the University of Kansas football team this coming Saturday at No. 9 West Virginia, the redshirt junior quarterback won’t be splitting any time with backup Miles Kendrick.

KU's Pooka Williams named Co-Big 12 Newcomer of the Week | KUsports.com
On Williams’ 19 offensive touches against Oklahoma State Saturday, he produced 157 yards, with 60 coming on a touchdown burst in the third quarter. The freshman also broke several tackles on a kickoff return for 32 yards on special teams. All of that added to a Co-Newcomer of the Week honor for the 5-foot-10, 170-pound back from Louisiana, the Big 12 announced on Monday.

College basketball corruption trial under way | KUsports.com
According to a Yahoo report from Dan Wetzel, jury selection in the college basketball bribery case began on Monday and the University of Kansas came up on a couple of occasions.

KU lands oral commitment from 2019 point guard Issac McBride | KUsports.com
“Late Night was beyond my expectations,” McBride said. “I had seen clips of it on YouTube, but what kind of got me was how excited the fans were for a scrimmage. There’s nothing better than Late Night. When we came out there, the recruits, the fans are all excited, and that’s just what you want to be around.”

Other Sports News

Denver Broncos say referees acknowledged key missed play-clock call in loss
The Chiefs overcame a 10-point Broncos lead in the fourth quarter with back-to-back touchdown drives in the final 12 minutes, 46 seconds in a 27-23 victory. Kansas City scored the game-winning touchdown on a 4-yard run by Kareem Hunt with 1:43 to play.

LaMelo Ball sparks brawl in game in Lithuania
Ball, the youngest brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, was playing for a "USA" team made up of players from the Junior Basketball Association -- the league started by his father, LaVar Ball -- on an international tour.

Las Vegas police reopen case after Cristiano Ronaldo sued for sexual assault
Police in Las Vegas have reopened a criminal investigation at the request of a woman who has alleged in a civil suit that global football star Cristiano Ronaldo sexually assaulted her in 2009.

NCAA cites Baylor for 'lack of institutional control' in notice of allegations
Baylor University has been served with a formal notice of allegations after the NCAA completed its investigation into the school's handling of sexual assault allegations, according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram report.

It might be time to talk about the Steelers moving on from Mike Tomlin - Behind the Steel Curtain
I know Steelers Nation is one of the most reactionary fan bases in the NFL. They call for the firing of coaches after one game and seemingly draw conclusions on the fly which are simply not viable. That’s why, as a writer covering the Steelers, I’ve tried to not overreact to one bad game. Instead, I react to trends and what I see after the game. Careful examination of the games as a whole reveals so much more than off-the-wall, reaction-based comments.

The 2018 World Series matchups, ranked - SBNation.com
There are 10 teams left, which means there are 25 different World Series matchups. As usual, it is our duty to rank the possible matchups and come up with the best combinations. We could make these rankings up, like a bunch of jerks, or we could deploy a fancy, precise algorithm.

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Kalispell country store apologizes for Browning student mistreat - ABC FOX Montana Local News, Weather, Sports KTMF | KWYB
A country store near Kalispell issued an apology for an alleged racist incident involving the Browning cross-country team.

Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 After Public Shaming
Amazon announced this morning that the company will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all American workers, including seasonal employees and those employed by temp agencies. The move is a direct result of public pressure from people who have criticized Amazon for low wages, grueling conditions, and the fact that many Amazon employees rely on food stamps. One in three Amazon warehouse employees in Arizona, for example, are on food stamps.

Scientists Aren’t Sure What Triggered Indonesia’s Deadly Tsunami
Late on Friday, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, quickly followed by a highly localized, intense, and devastating tsunami. Waves up to 18 feet high inundated Palu Bay, drowning a beach festival, destroying buildings, and claiming over 800 lives.

Kenan Thompson tells Seth Meyers about skipping out on Kanye West's SNL "circus" on Late Night
Kenan Thompson joined old SNL pal Seth Meyers on Monday’s Late Night, with the two Saturday Night Live veterans swapping the requisite stories from the live comedy trenches. Meyers, who’s hosting SNL for the first time on October 13, praised Thompson’s recent Emmy nomination for his unprecedented 16th year on the show, while the pair took solace in the fact that at least Thompson lost the supporting actor award to Henry Winkler, who Thompson referred to as “a sweet little old Jewish gumdrop.” Plus, he noted, Winkler had waited 42 years since his last nomination, and if anyone can understand waiting a long time for recognition, it’s Thompson. And while he suffered the added bummer of not being in much of the premiere episode (“I enjoyed watching it,” joked Thompson), Kenan did win an Emmy for Best Original Music And Lyrics, along with SNL co-star Chris Redd and Chance The Rapper, for their Jodeci-inspired paean to America’s lost love, “Come Back Barack.”