monday afternoon

On the eve of game No. 272 between Kansas and Kansas State, fans of both bitter rivals were of one mind.

Everybody wanted the Jayhawks to move up Monday afternoon from No. 2 to No. 1. Prestige, bragging rights and an exciting sense that this year's team is headed for big things were at stake for the Jayhawks (24-1, 9-1 Big 12).

The Minnesota Vikings have waived receiver Randy Moss . Linebacker Ben Leber says coach Brad Childress informed the team that Moss had been let go during a team meeting Monday afternoon.

After days of speculation, the Toronto Blue Jays officially announced John Farrell will be the team's new manager on Monday afternoon.

A woman who stabbed and wounded four people in a busy Target store Monday afternoon was arrested when an off-duty sheriff's deputy pulled his gun and ordered the woman to the ground as screaming shoppers ran from the building, authorities said.

HENDERSONVILLE A Poughkeepsie hiker was found dead Monday afternoon as he and a friend, who were hiking in Catskill Park Saturday and got lost.

Coach Brian Kelly has told his players he will meet with Notre Dame officials about their open job. Kelly met with his undefeated team Monday afternoon and told players he will "listen to what they have to say." Kelly confirmed the meeting on his Twitter account.

Players have off this week for final exams.