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

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Once a mighty mid major, Northern Iowa has lost more games than it has won over the past two seasons. The Panthers are hoping four-star freshman point guard A.J. Green can help them get back to the top of the Missouri Valley standings. Green, a consensus top-80 recruit whose father, Kyle, is Northern Iowa’s associate head coach, is the kind of rare natural talent that the Panthers rarely land _ and he’s atop a recruiting class that coach Ben Jacobson hopes will reinvigorate the program.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill have built a strong rapport just six games into their partnership. Mahomes has hit the speedster just about every way imaginable, including with his left hand. And together, they’re a big reason why the Chiefs are off to a 5-1 start with their lone loss last Sunday in New England.

UNDATED (AP) — Kevin Mawae played 16 seasons in the NFL earning eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro honors. Yet the former offensive lineman found himself struggling to walk in the summer of 2017. With each step came stabbing pains because of severe plantar fasciitis. The Breakfast Club came to his rescue by helping him learn how to treat his aching feet. The Breakfast Club is a free six-week program bringing former players together for three workouts a week while offering physical therapy and a nutritionist.

NEW YORK (AP) — Plenty of scoring and close games are good for business in the NFL. Teams are scoring at a record pace. The number of points, touchdowns and touchdown passes are the most in league history through six weeks. And, games are coming down to the end.