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Did Kansas duck UConn in the Big 12/Big East Battle?
Many in the college basketball world were hoping to see No. 1 Kansas make a return trip to two-time defending national champion UConn this season in the final year of the Big 12/Big East Battle.
A year ago, Kansas defeated UConn, 69-65, in an epic matchup of the last two national champions at Allen Fieldhouse. While the leagues do not generally schedule rematches the following year, it would have been a juicy national-television game between teams that, with UConn repeating as champs earlier this year, have won the past three national titles.
While UConn head coach Dan Hurley “absolutely” wanted the game, Kansas coach Bill Self “clearly didn’t want it,” a person with knowledge of the possible matchup told NJ Advance Media. But Self said he was unaware of any potential rematch with UConn.
“I’ve never heard that,” he told NJ Advance Media by text. “My scheduler never shared that with me.”
A Kansas spokesman said: “It’s really up to the two conferences. They set the schedules.”
Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com also has reported on his podcast that Self didn’t want the matchup, however.
Self, a two-time NCAA champion, is a highly impressive 23-8 against UConn, Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina and UCLA, and has shown no aversion to scheduling tough non-conference schedules. This year, Kansas already has beaten North Carolina, Michigan State and Duke.
A Kansas-UConn game would have a been a huge ratings draw for “Big Fox” this weekend, but Kansas is scheduled to visit Missouri on Sunday, which complicated the situation and forced UConn and Kansas to play midweek games in the challenge.
A year ago, UConn beat North Carolina at Madison Square Garden four days after going into hostile Allen Fieldhouse.
Instead of a Kansas-UConn game this year, No. 25 UConn hosted No. 15 Baylor and beat them, 75-72, on Tuesday, the same night that No. 1 Kansas lost at Creighton, 76-63. Both games were on FS1.
The only game in the battle airing on “Big Fox” is Saturday’s Kansas State-St. John’s game. The other games air on FS1, FS2 and the ESPN networks.
Kansas defeated Creighton, 73-72, in 2020 in Lawrence.
Ahead of this year’s Creighton game, Self was asked if he was surprised that his team wasn’t being sent to UConn.
“If you go back and look at it, didn’t we host Creighton here a few years ago, and in the same challenge?” he said. “And Marcus [Garrett] made two of three instead of three of three that would have sent it to overtime in that right at the very end the game. So we were fortunate to win that game in front of, you know, 1,500 people, and 900 were probably Creighton fans, if I remember, right?
“So … you know, disappointing that we didn’t get a chance to really play Creighton at home in a true home game. Also lucky that we won it, but I kind of figured that’s where the return game would go, but I didn’t have any say so on that. I don’t know who is Connecticut hosting this year.”
Self was informed by reporters at that press conference that UConn was hosting Baylor.
“Baylor … preseason top five or six, so I can certainly understand that,” Self said.
After this year, the Big East will be done with the Big 12 Battle, and it’s also no longer involved in the Gavitt Tip-Off Games.
That opens the league up for another challenge of some sort that has yet to materialize.
Big 12-BIG EAST Battle Results & Schedule
December 3
Villanova 68, No. 14 Cincinnati 60
Providence 83, BYU 65
December 4
No. 25 Connecticut 75, No. 15 Baylor 72
Creighton 76, No. 1 Kansas 63
Texas Tech 76, DePaul 62
No. 6 Iowa State 82, No. 5 Marquette 71
TCU 76, Xavier 72
December 6
West Virginia 73, Georgetown 60
December 7
Kansas State at St. John’s
Butler at No. 17 Houston
December 8
Oklahoma State at Seton Hall
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Adam Zagoria is a freelance reporter who covers Seton Hall and NJ college basketball for NJ Advance Media. You may follow him on Twitter @AdamZagoria and check out his Website at ZAGSBLOG.com.
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Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream & kick-off time | Goal.com US
Today’s game between Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave FC will kick-off at Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 PM.
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Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC is available to watch live. TV channel and live stream options for the match are listed below.
Kansas City Current host San Diego Wave FC in an NWSL regular season fixture that carries real weight at both ends of the table.
San Diego arrive as the league’s standout side, sitting top of the NWSL standings with 28 points. Jonas Eidevall’s team have been the most consistent outfit in the division through the first half of the season, though they head into this match on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Angel City FC — a result that ended their winning run but left their lead at the summit intact.
Kansas City sit sixth in the table with 24 points, level with Gotham FC and Utah Royals in a congested mid-table cluster. Chris Armas’s side have shown they can mix it with the best, but their form has been uneven. A 3-0 loss to Orlando Pride on July 11 was a setback after back-to-back wins over Denver Summit and Boston Legacy.
The Current will be looking to use home advantage to apply pressure on a Wave side that, despite their league position, have shown they can be caught on the road. San Diego’s defeat in Los Angeles proved they are not untouchable.
This is a fixture with genuine stakes. Kansas City need points to stay in the race for a top-four finish, while San Diego will want to respond after their first defeat in several weeks.
For everything you need to know about how to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC, including TV channel and live stream details, read on below.
How to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Kansas City Current are managed by Chris Armas. No injury or suspension information is currently available for the home side, and no confirmed lineup has been released ahead of this fixture.
San Diego Wave FC are led by Jonas Eidevall. No injury or suspension information has been confirmed for the visitors either. Updates will be added closer to kick-off as team news emerges.
Form
Kansas City Current have won three, lost two of their last five NWSL matches, with no draws in that run. Their most recent result was a 3-0 home defeat to Orlando Pride on July 11. Before that, the Current had put together back-to-back wins — a 3-0 away victory over Denver Summit on July 4 and a 1-0 home win over Boston Legacy on May 30. Kansas City have scored eight goals and conceded nine across those five outings.
San Diego Wave FC have won two, lost two, and drawn one of their last five NWSL games. Their most recent result was a 2-0 defeat at Angel City FC on July 12. Prior to that, the Wave had won back-to-back matches, including a 2-0 win over Gotham FC on July 5. San Diego have scored five goals and conceded five across those five matches, with their only draw coming in a 2-2 result against Houston Dash.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these two clubs came on November 2, 2025, when Kansas City Current won 2-1 at home against San Diego Wave FC in an NWSL fixture. Before that, San Diego hosted Kansas City on April 13, 2025, and lost 0-2. Across the five most recent head-to-head meetings, Kansas City hold four wins to San Diego’s one, with the Wave’s only victory in that run coming in a 1-2 away win at Kansas City on March 24, 2024.
Standings
In the current NWSL standings, San Diego Wave FC sit first while Kansas City Current are placed sixth.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave FC today
NordVPN
- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL’s guide here) and download the app on your device.
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How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first major announcement for the club’s future day-to-day home, naming Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner’s representative for the team’s practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe, Kansas.
“We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner’s representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe,” Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said. “As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff.”
Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the franchise’s trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Working alongside Chiefs project leaders, they will provide independent oversight and experienced leadership to guide the process from early planning through construction and occupancy. They will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support project execution, maintain alignment with budget and schedule objectives, manage risk, and help ensure the facility is delivered to the high standards expected by the Chiefs organization.
“We are honored to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs on this transformational project,” said Jon Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the Buildings Market at Burns & McDonnell. “The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”
Set to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.
Additional announcements related to the design and construction of the club’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing
02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 3-3-6
Evening: 0-9-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing
Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing
26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing
06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01
Check Super Kansas Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing
01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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