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Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji named Big 12 men's hoops player of the week | KUsports.com
Agbaji opened the season with a career-high 29 points in the Jayhawks’ 87-74 win against Michigan State in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 9.

Notebook: KU football freshman RB Devin Neal named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week | KUsports.com
After playing a starring role in the Kansas football team’s attention-grabbing overtime win at Texas this past Saturday, running back Devin Neal was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

KU women's basketball moves to 2-0 with another comfortable home win | KUsports.com
Thomas, who is now averaging 22 points per game, was one of four Jayhawks who put up double figures against the Tigers (2-1). KU sophomore forward Ioanna Chatzileonti (16), junior guard Zakiyah Franklin (13) and sophomore forward Katrine Jessen (10) provided some balance to KU’s scoring.

Justin Fuente out as Virginia Tech Hokies football coach
Justin Fuente, who had a 43-31 record in six seasons at Virginia Tech, is out as the Hokies' football coach, athletic director Whit Babcock announced Tuesday.

Mexico's Chaka Rodriguez reveals social media threats sent to family after USMNT defeat
Ahead of Mexico's World Cup qualifier at Canada on Tuesday, the Tigres right-back, a devout Christian, sent a message to the account -- which was in the name of Miguel -- asking him to stop sending his wife intimidating threats on social media.

Denver Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater - Own up to failing team with low effort on fumble recovery TD
But Bridgewater said Monday that the Broncos' latest film session, which included his lack of an attempt to tackle Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay on an 83-yard fumble return for a touchdown, was the toughest to sit through.

US-China talks: Xi lays out principles for relations 'in a new era'
BEIJING — U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met virtually Tuesday in the closest communication between the two countries’ leaders since Biden took office in January.

Steve Bannon released from custody pending trial on contempt of Congress charges - CNNPolitics
(CNN)Steve Bannon won't be detained before trial on charges of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating January 6.

Pacific Northwest atmospheric river forces evacuations, power outages
Late Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a severe weather state of emergency in 14 Western Washington counties and said the state Emergency Management Division, with support from the Washington National Guard, would coordinate the response.

Russia dismisses U.S. criticism of anti-satellite weapons test | Reuters
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the test was reckless, posed a threat to the ISS and an orbiting Chinese spacecraft, and showed Russia was developing new weapons systems. A British government spokesperson condemned the test and urged Moscow to join discussions at the United Nations on "responsible behaviour when it comes to space."

Winds knock out power to thousands across Montana | KECI
Flathead Electric Cooperative reports more than 2,000 residents without power. Libby and Troy appear to be hard hit, as are areas west of Kalispell.

Kalispell man dies in accident near Creston
The Montana Highway Patrol reports the victim was strapping down his load when another vehicle – which has part of its load –- backed down the road and struck the victim’s vehicle.

Paul Rudd's perfect response to New York Post throwing shade about ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ title
The Guardian ran a headline which read, “Do you fancy Paul Rudd? You're either a sociopath or a liar if you say no.” When Stephen Colbert asked about the headline, Rudd said, “I would like to thank The Guardian, first of all, for hiring my mom.”