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Milan Momcilovic helps No. 5 Iowa State dispatch No. 9 Kansas
Feb 14, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) defends Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points and made 4 of 9 three-pointers, and No. 5 Iowa State’s ferocious defense broke No. 9 Kansas’ eight-game winning streak, grounding the Jayhawks 74-56 on Saturday afternoon in Ames, Ia.
The overwhelming victory moved the Cyclones (22-3, 9-3) into a third-place tie in the Big 12 with the Jayhawks (19-6, 9-3).
Joshua Jefferson totaled 11 points, five rebounds and four assists for Iowa State. Tamin Lipsey had 11 points, four assists, three steals and three rebounds. Jamarion Batemon and Blake Buchanan (six boards) added 11 points as Iowa State made 11 of 30 (36.7%) from long range and forced 13 turnovers.
Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. posted 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Flory Bidunga had 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Darryn Peterson had 10 points.
The Jayhawks made just 19 of 51 (37.3%) from the floor.
Kansas went up 6-2 early in the physical matchup as Bidunga, Peterson and Bryson Tiller made baskets, but the home crowd came to life when Buchanan viciously threw down a slam dunk off Lipsey’s missed layup at 12:11 to knot it 6-all. Killyan Toure then sank a 24-footer for Iowa State’s first lead at 11:43 to cap a 9-0 run.
Council sparked the Wildcats’ offense by canning a trio of three-pointers and added an alley-oop assist for Bidunga’s dunk with 13:19 left to give the visitors a 20-16 lead.
With his team struggling from long range, Jefferson drove past Bidunga on one series and then Peterson on another, and both Jayhawks fouled him on a made layup. Jefferson converted the three-point plays, the latter at 3:37 to make it 29-22.
The margin grew to 14 behind a 21-7 run to end the half, which the Cyclones, who forced 10 Kansas turnovers, led 37-27 at the break.
Momcilovic connected on his first two treys in the opening 90 seconds of the second half before Lipsey hit two more from deep for a 49-29 lead with 17:06 left as Kansas was outscored 12-0 to increase the deficit.
After going 3 for 16 from deep in the opening 20 minutes, the Cyclones made their first five – the last one Momcilovic’s third of the second half for a 52-32 lead with 16:09 to play.
Kansas only got as close as 12 points as Iowa State made its first six threes and rolled on to win for the sixth time in seven games.
–Field Level Media
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Daytona 500 start time moved up due to weather concerns
Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR moved up the start time for Sunday’s Daytona 500 by one hour due to the threat of inclement weather.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain Sunday afternoon, with the chances rising as the day goes on. Officials hope the time change will allow drivers to finish all 500 miles on Sunday.
Rain is nothing new for “The Great American Race.” The Daytona 500 was postponed to a Monday finish in 2024 and featured a 3 1/2-hour delay last year.
Pole winner Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe will share the front row when the green flag waves to start the race at 2:13 p.m. ET.
–Field Level Media
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Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland dies at 18
Northern Iowa Panthers tight end Parker Sutherland (89) goes for the catch during a game against South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota. Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced.
The school’s statement did not reveal a cause of death. However, on Thursday afternoon, Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded to a call from the university’s football complex, with the call log recording the reason as “unconscious/fainting (non trauma).”
“I’m heartbroken,” head coach Todd Stepsis said in a school news release.
“Parker embodied everything we look for in a UNI Football Panther. His talent and potential excited us on a daily basis, but it failed to compare to the type of person and teammate he was. His character, humility, toughness and genuine love of others are what champions are made of.”
A 6-foot-6 tight end, Sutherland played in four games as a freshman for the Panthers in 2025. He played three sports at Iowa City High School and was a second-team All-State football selection in 2024.
“We are devastated — just devastated,” Northern Iowa athletic director Megan Franklin said. “The blessing is that we have a Panther family who will hold the Sutherland family, our football team, and our athletics staff close as we grieve.”
Sutherland is survived by his parents, Adam and Jill Sutherland, and his sister, Georgia.
–Field Level Media
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David Kelly named executive director of NBPA
Jan 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A basketball goes through the hoop before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images David Kelly was elected the next executive director of the National Basketball Players Association.
Kelly, who has been the NBPA’s managing director and general counsel since February 2025, will succeed Andre Iguodala, who will step down from the position at the end of his term in July, the union announced Friday.
“David Kelly is a transformational leader and one of the most respected legal minds in the game,” Iguodala said. “I am pleased the players recognize he is the right person to unapologetically fight for them.”
Kelly, who came to the NBPA after working on the business and legal side for the Golden State Warriors, served as a close adviser to Iguodala and NBPA president Fred VanVleet while overseeing all legal matters and the strategic direction of the organization
“I am honored that the players have trusted me to lead this next chapter alongside our dedicated executive committee,” Kelly said. “The energy and momentum Andre has built has created an incredible opportunity for our players.”
Kelly’s tenure as executive director could include overseeing the addition of expansion franchises and leading the union through the collective bargaining agreement with team owners, which is set to expire in 2030 but could come up earlier as either side can opt out in 2029. During part of his time with the Warriors, Kelly managed the team’s salary cap and oversaw all matters related to the CBA.
–Field Level Media
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