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Tommy Lloyd Explains How Kansas Beat No. 1 Arizona
Arizona certainly earned its No. 1 ranking with a 23-0 record and eight Quad 1 wins.
But facing Kansas in front of a deafening crowd at Allen Fieldhouse Monday night was a different beast. Despite leading by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Wildcats took their first loss of the season, falling 82-78 to the No. 9 Jayhawks.
Kansas big man Flory Bidunga and guard Melvin Council Jr. led the Jayhawks with 23 points apiece, while forward Bryson Tiller scored 18 and Jamari McDowell added 10. What made the win even more impressive was that Kansas did so without potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson, who was a late scratch due to flu-like symptoms.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said Kansas is obviously better with Peterson, but he knew it’d be a dogfight no matter who suited up because Kansas has a lot of good players and a great coach. Lloyd said he found out about 10 minutes before the game that Peterson wouldn’t play, but didn’t make many adjustments to the game plan.
Lloyd highlighted two areas as the main reasons for Arizona’s first loss of the season. First, the Wildcats didn’t finish well enough at the rim, going 7-for-16 (43.7%) on layups and 26-for-57 (45.6%) on 2-point attempts –– roughly 10% worse than their season-long 2-point percentage.
Lloyd credited Bidunga for his interior defense against one of the nation’s best front courts with Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka.
“I wish he was guarding our guards,” Lloyd said of Bidunga. “He really impacts the game at the rim.”
The second crucial factor was the free throw shooting disparity, according to Lloyd. Across 24 games this season, Arizona averages 26.3 free throw attempts while allowing just 17.9 free throw attempts to its opponents. The Wildcats also have a 73% to 69.1% advantage in free throw percentage on the season compared to its opponents.
But on Monday, Arizona finished 8-for-14 (57.1%) at the line, while Kansas made 21-of-25 (84%) free throws. That wasn’t necessarily a critique of the officiating, rather the way his team fared against Kansas’ defense.
“If you want to win these games, you got to deliver. You got to deliver when you get the ball inside,” Lloyd said. “You got to be able to play through physical contact. You got to be able to play through what you think are fouls, and you just got to keep it moving.”
Lloyd also pointed out that Kansas weathered Arizona’s run well at the start of the second half, when the Wildcats jumped out to an 11-point lead. Kansas immediately responded with a 7-0 run of its own in just over one minute of play, putting itself right back into the game.
Lloyd then thought the Jayhawks did a good job of putting their heads down and getting to the basket, and that Bidunga made a few key hook shots in the second half along with grabbing loose balls. And in a tight, back-and-forth game, Kansas sealed it by hitting clutch free throws down the stretch.
With this win, Kansas coach Bill Self remained undefeated in Big Monday games at Allen Fieldhouse, which featured a raucous crowd. That certainly played a role in the outcome, too.
“Awesome environment, and it makes it really difficult to play,” Lloyd said. “And you guys need to know it does impact the game, and your fans deserve credit. … If a guy is [40-0] on his home court on Big Mondays, it’s probably pretty hard to win here, no matter what our record coming in is.”
Lloyd maintained a positive outlook on the season despite Monday’s loss, which could serve as a valuable learning lesson. Arizona has a home game against No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday, and with a win, it’d make a compelling case to remain as the No. 1 team in the nation. No. 2 Michigan also has one loss, and it came at home against an unranked, 16-7 Wisconsin team.
“We knew it’s going to be a tough game, and we’re okay with it,” Lloyd said. “Like guys, I’m not mad we lost. I can’t wait to get on that plane, get back home, and I feel like our season just started.”
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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
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 3-3-6
Evening: 0-9-9
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing
Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22
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Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing
26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02
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Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing
06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing
01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05
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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.
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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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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – As health officials gain insight into the nationwide outbreak of the intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show a sharp increase in cases within the Sunflower State.
As of Wednesday, KDHE is reporting 55 cases of the “explosive diarrhea” outbreak for the year, including 25 this month. A breakdown of the Kansas cases shows a balance of cases among males and females. The state data doesn’t break down county-by-county numbers, but on Tuesday, Sedgwick County confirmed five cases for the year, a total that is likely to jump with the additional statewide confirmations.
Also on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source of the outbreak.
Adding to the concern about produce, Taco Bell issued a statement saying it had “voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities,” the restaurant chain said.
Sedgwick County offered guidance on ways to protect yourself from cyclosporiasis and bacterial illnesses connected with produce:
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or preparing them.
- Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
- Avoid bagged lettuce or salad mixes. When eating a whole head of lettuce, remove the first two or three layers of leaves and thoroughly wash the inner leaves under running water. Separate the leaves as you wash them.
- Heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite.
- Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
- Travelers to cyclosporiasis-endemic areas should follow food and water precautions, including avoiding foods and beverages that may be contaminated.
- Be aware that Cyclospora is unlikely to be killed by routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods.
- If you develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, especially persistent watery diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment recommendations.
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