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Midwest Sports Headlines: 12/10/2018

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December 10th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Harrison Butker atoned for a 43-yard miss as time expired with a 36-yard field goal in overtime to give the Kansas City Chiefs a 27-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and clinch a playoff spot. The Chiefs had rallied to score the tying touchdown with 53 seconds left in regulation before Butker missed his chance at a winner. The Chiefs held the Ravens on fourth down in overtime to finish off the win.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said he was shocked by security camera footage showing Kareem Hunt shoving and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel. It was a collective decision by the organization to cut their star running back within hours. In his first comments since the incident nine days ago, the team’s owner also said that the Chiefs were aware of two other offseason incidents involving Hunt but not the extent of them.

UNDATED (AP) — In case you missed it in Week 14 of the NFL season: Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots sent out a Hail Mary defense for the final play against the Miami Dolphins. The problem? Miami didn’t attempt a long pass, instead using a double-lateral play for the winning points. Maybe Rob Gronkowski should not have been on the field for what will be remembered as the Miami Miracle.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State is extending coach Matt Campbell’s contract through 2024. The Cyclones also say they’ll allocate an extra $1 million for assistant coaches and support staff. Terms of Campbell’s new deal were not disclosed. But he and Iowa State agreed to a 6-year, $22.5 million contract last November.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Freshman Tyrese Haliburton set a new Iowa State record with 17 assists, Marial Shayok had 20 of his 26 points in the second half and the Cyclones cruised past Southern 101-65. Haliburton also scored 15 points his first career double-double for the Cyclones (8-2), who responded to Thursday’s 98-84 loss at No. 18 Iowa by shooting 70.2 percent from the field.