Charlotte, NC&nbsp;– The NJCAA has named Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University as its host for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 NJCAA Division&nbsp;I Women's Basketball Championships.  &nbsp;

Visit Lake Charles&nbsp;will host the&nbsp;24-team championship at McNeese State University's Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA,&nbsp;from March&nbsp;22-30, 2026, March 23-29, 2027, and March&nbsp;21-27, 2028.  

With Lake Charles emerging as the chosen host city, Mayor Nic Hunter expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship to our vibrant city. This prestigious event highlights the incredible facilities and hospitality our community has to offer."

2026 will mark the first year Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University have hosted an NJCAA championship.

Heath Schroyer, the athletic director at McNeese State University, echoed Mayor Hunter's sentiments, emphasizing the Legacy Center's role in providing an exceptional venue for the championship. Schroyer remarked, "We are honored to host the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the Legacy Center. This event not only underscores the caliber of our facility but also our commitment to fostering athletic excellence and providing an unparalleled experience for participants and spectators alike."

Visit Lake Charles played a pivotal role in securing the championship, leveraging the success of hosting the 2023 US Sports Congress. Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO of Visit Lake Charles, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Securing the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship underscores Lake Charles' growing reputation as a premier sports destination. We are excited to shed light on our community's hospitality and first-class amenities to athletes, fans, and visitors from across the nation."

The Legacy Center, a $35.9 million, 142,000-square-foot Arena and Health &amp; Human Education Complex, stands as a beacon of sporting excellence in Lake Charles. Home to McNeese State University's basketball and volleyball programs, as well as the Department of Health and Human Performance, the Legacy Center has cemented its status as a preferred venue for sporting events, including the Southland Conference Basketball Championships.

"We are excited&nbsp;for Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University to welcome the DI Women's Basketball Championship to Louisiana in 2026,"&nbsp;stated&nbsp;Brian Luckett, NJCAA Senior Vice President for External Affairs &amp; Development.&nbsp;"The Legacy Center&nbsp;will be a great location to host this championship and we look forward to the top-quality&nbsp;national tournament&nbsp;experience that will be provided to NJCAA student-athletes, coaches, and fans."&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715868486285.png" alt="Photo Courtesy McNeese State University" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy McNeese State University</figcaption>
 </figure>NJCAACharlotte, NC&nbsp;– The NJCAA has named Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University as its host for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 NJCAA Division&nbsp;I Women's Basketball Championships.  &nbsp;Visit Lake Charles&nbsp;will host the&nbsp;24-team championship at McNeese State University's Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA,&nbsp;from March&nbsp;22-30, 2026, March 23-29, 2027, and March&nbsp;21-27, 2028.  With Lake Charles emerging as the chosen host city, Mayor Nic Hunter expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship to our vibrant city. This prestigious event highlights the incredible facilities and hospitality our community has to offer."2026 will mark the first year Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University have hosted an NJCAA championship.Heath Schroyer, the athletic director at McNeese State University, echoed Mayor Hunter's sentiments, emphasizing the Legacy Center's role in providing an exceptional venue for the championship. Schroyer remarked, "We are honored to host the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the Legacy Center. This event not only underscores the caliber of our facility but also our commitment to fostering athletic excellence and providing an unparalleled experience for participants and spectators alike."Visit Lake Charles played a pivotal role in securing the championship, leveraging the success of hosting the 2023 US Sports Congress. Kyle Edmiston, President/CEO of Visit Lake Charles, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Securing the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship underscores Lake Charles' growing reputation as a premier sports destination. We are excited to shed light on our community's hospitality and first-class amenities to athletes, fans, and visitors from across the nation."The Legacy Center, a $35.9 million, 142,000-square-foot Arena and Health &amp; Human Education Complex, stands as a beacon of sporting excellence in Lake Charles. Home to McNeese State University's basketball and volleyball programs, as well as the Department of Health and Human Performance, the Legacy Center has cemented its status as a preferred venue for sporting events, including the Southland Conference Basketball Championships."We are excited&nbsp;for Visit Lake Charles and McNeese State University to welcome the DI Women's Basketball Championship to Louisiana in 2026,"&nbsp;stated&nbsp;Brian Luckett, NJCAA Senior Vice President for External Affairs &amp; Development.&nbsp;"The Legacy Center&nbsp;will be a great location to host this championship and we look forward to the top-quality&nbsp;national tournament&nbsp;experience that will be provided to NJCAA student-athletes, coaches, and fans."&nbsp;

🏀 WBB: NJCAA announces 2026-28 national tournaments headed to the Bayou State

🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Seattle clips Royals; ⚾ Barton edges HutchCC in NJCAA Plains District opener; 🏈 K-State gets QB transfer

SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered for the second time in three games, Bryan Woo allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings for his first win, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2. The Mariners took two of three from the Royals and have won eight of their last nine series. Seattle will head out on a key 10-game road trip on the East Coast four games above .500 and leading the AL West. France hit a solo shot off Kansas City starter Alec Marsh in the fourth inning to give Seattle a 2-0 lead. France also homered on Monday in the series opener against the Royals. Marsh allowed just one earned run but suffered his first loss of the season.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Griffin Canning pitched six innings of one-run ball and Nolan Schanuel hit his first career leadoff homer. Willie Calhoun had three hits, including an RBI double during the Angels’ four-run first, while Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered later in the Angels’ seventh win in 26 games. Paul Goldschmidt homered in the sixth inning for the Cardinals, whose three-game winning streak ended. St. Louis still hasn’t swept a series this season.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances. Blanco was ejected from Tuesday night’s start against the Oakland Athletics. His penalty, which also included an undisclosed fine, was announced by MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill. Houston general manager Dana Brown said Blanco will not appeal the suspension, which was set to begin Wednesday night against Oakland. Blanco was ejected at the start of the fourth inning Tuesday night after umpires found a foreign substance that first base ump Erich Bacchus said was “the stickiest stuff" he'd felt on a glove.

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Al Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to post their third consecutive win of the series and earn a 4-1 win. The Cavaliers played shorthanded without star Donovan Mitchell (calf), center Jarrett Allen (rib) and key reserve Caris LeVert (knee). Cleveland stayed close and pulled within 88-85 early in the fourth. Boston then went on a 13-2 run to take a 101-87 lead. Evan Mobley scored a playoff career high 33 points. Marcus Morris Sr. had five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. He made 12 of 22 field goals and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Game 5 for his sixth career playoff triple-double. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 19 points and P.J. Washington added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas. The Mavericks can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win Saturday at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the top-seeded Thunder.

DALLAS (AP) — Colorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt’s go-ahead tally in the third period and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5. The Avs snapped their three-game losing streak and extended the second-round Western Conference Series. Game 6 is Friday night in Colorado. Mittelstadt scored just 1:12 into the third period to make it 3-2. Maker added an unassisted goal about three minutes later. Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev had 23 saves. Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots. Joe Pavelski had his first goal of these playoffs for the Stars. Miro Heiskanen and rookie Logan Stankoven scored the other Dallas goals, and Jason Robertson had two assists.

UNDATED (AP) — Rory McIlroy has all the momentum he could want heading into the PGA Championship as he tries to end a drought in the majors that has lasted a decade. He also has a major distraction. McIlroy is hopeful of ending a decade without a major in his return to Valhalla. But the distraction is a divorce from his wife of seven years. That petition was filed in Florida on Monday, right after he won at Quail Hollow and before flying up to Louisville for a major. McIlroy has a history of being able to separate personal life from work.

UNDATED (AP) — The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin. The league’s 32 teams all have social media teams working toward this day, trying to one-up each other on creative ways to announce their opponents. In many ways, the event is their Super Bowl, with teams planning the release well in advance. There were several entertaining entries in this year's batch. The New England Patriots channeled the 90s classic movie “Good Will Hunting." The Los Angeles Chargers had a video game theme from “The Sims.”

UNDATED (AP) — Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in the Kickoff Game while the Los Angeles Rams are at the Detroit Lions in the Sunday night game on Sept. 8. The two playoff rematches on Week 1 are among nine on this year’s regular schedule, which was released by the league Wednesday night.

UNDATED (AP) — Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day. Netflix will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and ’26. Netflix announced during its upfront presentation to advertisers that it will have defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City at Pittsburgh followed by Baltimore at Houston. Netflix began airing NFL programming last year with the series “Quarterback.” A series on wide receivers will premiere this year. Netflix began airing live sports events last year, but it was exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also scheduled to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and next year will start carrying World Wrestling Entertainment’s flagship show, “Raw.”

UNDATED (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington has landed a second portal transfer in as many days, this time forward Jaylen Carey following him from James Madison to his new job. Byington was hired by Vanderbilt after coaching James Madison to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He added guard MJ Collins from Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Carey is a 6-foot-8 forward who played every game as a freshman for James Madison. That includes both NCAA Tournament games. Byington says he knows Carey can play in the Southeastern Conference as a physical presence who can play inside and also shoot 3s.

UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma begins its quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive national softball title on Friday. The Sooners open regional play against Cleveland State. The Sooners appear to have a shot. They have claimed the No. 2 overall seed and beat No. 1 seed Texas for the Big 12 Tournament title. Texas won the Big 12 regular season title and claimed the top overall seed for the first time. Reese Atwood was Big 12 Player of the Year after racking up a nation’s best 83 RBIs. She headlines a Texas squad that leads the nation with a .379 batting average.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

<figure>
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 </figure>AP Sports Report for May 16th, 2024:<div><iframe title="AP Sports Report for May 16th, 2024" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=fzpgm-16138b9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered for the second time in three games, Bryan Woo allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings for his first win, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2. The Mariners took two of three from the Royals and have won eight of their last nine series. Seattle will head out on a key 10-game road trip on the East Coast four games above .500 and leading the AL West. France hit a solo shot off Kansas City starter Alec Marsh in the fourth inning to give Seattle a 2-0 lead. France also homered on Monday in the series opener against the Royals. Marsh allowed just one earned run but suffered his first loss of the season.ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Griffin Canning pitched six innings of one-run ball and Nolan Schanuel hit his first career leadoff homer. Willie Calhoun had three hits, including an RBI double during the Angels’ four-run first, while Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered later in the Angels’ seventh win in 26 games. Paul Goldschmidt homered in the sixth inning for the Cardinals, whose three-game winning streak ended. St. Louis still hasn’t swept a series this season.HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances. Blanco was ejected from Tuesday night’s start against the Oakland Athletics. His penalty, which also included an undisclosed fine, was announced by MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill. Houston general manager Dana Brown said Blanco will not appeal the suspension, which was set to begin Wednesday night against Oakland. Blanco was ejected at the start of the fourth inning Tuesday night after umpires found a foreign substance that first base ump Erich Bacchus said was “the stickiest stuff" he'd felt on a glove.BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Al Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to post their third consecutive win of the series and earn a 4-1 win. The Cavaliers played shorthanded without star Donovan Mitchell (calf), center Jarrett Allen (rib) and key reserve Caris LeVert (knee). Cleveland stayed close and pulled within 88-85 early in the fourth. Boston then went on a 13-2 run to take a 101-87 lead. Evan Mobley scored a playoff career high 33 points. Marcus Morris Sr. had five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points.OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. He made 12 of 22 field goals and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Game 5 for his sixth career playoff triple-double. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 19 points and P.J. Washington added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas. The Mavericks can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win Saturday at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the top-seeded Thunder.DALLAS (AP) — Colorado defenseman Cale Makar scored two goals, the second after Casey Mittelstadt’s go-ahead tally in the third period and the Avalanche beat top-seeded Dallas 5-3 in Game 5. The Avs snapped their three-game losing streak and extended the second-round Western Conference Series. Game 6 is Friday night in Colorado. Mittelstadt scored just 1:12 into the third period to make it 3-2. Maker added an unassisted goal about three minutes later. Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev had 23 saves. Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots. Joe Pavelski had his first goal of these playoffs for the Stars. Miro Heiskanen and rookie Logan Stankoven scored the other Dallas goals, and Jason Robertson had two assists.UNDATED (AP) — Rory McIlroy has all the momentum he could want heading into the PGA Championship as he tries to end a drought in the majors that has lasted a decade. He also has a major distraction. McIlroy is hopeful of ending a decade without a major in his return to Valhalla. But the distraction is a divorce from his wife of seven years. That petition was filed in Florida on Monday, right after he won at Quail Hollow and before flying up to Louisville for a major. McIlroy has a history of being able to separate personal life from work.UNDATED (AP) — The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin. The league’s 32 teams all have social media teams working toward this day, trying to one-up each other on creative ways to announce their opponents. In many ways, the event is their Super Bowl, with teams planning the release well in advance. There were several entertaining entries in this year's batch. The New England Patriots channeled the 90s classic movie “Good Will Hunting." The Los Angeles Chargers had a video game theme from “The Sims.”UNDATED (AP) — Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in the Kickoff Game while the Los Angeles Rams are at the Detroit Lions in the Sunday night game on Sept. 8. The two playoff rematches on Week 1 are among nine on this year’s regular schedule, which was released by the league Wednesday night.UNDATED (AP) — Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day. Netflix will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and ’26. Netflix announced during its upfront presentation to advertisers that it will have defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City at Pittsburgh followed by Baltimore at Houston. Netflix began airing NFL programming last year with the series “Quarterback.” A series on wide receivers will premiere this year. Netflix began airing live sports events last year, but it was exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also scheduled to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and next year will start carrying World Wrestling Entertainment’s flagship show, “Raw.”UNDATED (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington has landed a second portal transfer in as many days, this time forward Jaylen Carey following him from James Madison to his new job. Byington was hired by Vanderbilt after coaching James Madison to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He added guard MJ Collins from Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Carey is a 6-foot-8 forward who played every game as a freshman for James Madison. That includes both NCAA Tournament games. Byington says he knows Carey can play in the Southeastern Conference as a physical presence who can play inside and also shoot 3s.UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma begins its quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive national softball title on Friday. The Sooners open regional play against Cleveland State. The Sooners appear to have a shot. They have claimed the No. 2 overall seed and beat No. 1 seed Texas for the Big 12 Tournament title. Texas won the Big 12 regular season title and claimed the top overall seed for the first time. Reese Atwood was Big 12 Player of the Year after racking up a nation’s best 83 RBIs. She headlines a Texas squad that leads the nation with a .379 batting average.WEDNESDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal Miami 2 Detroit 0Final Chicago White Sox 2 Washington 0Final L.A. Angels 7 St. Louis 2AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Baltimore 3 Toronto 2Final Seattle 4 Kansas City 2Final Tampa Bay 4 Boston 3Final Houston 3 Oakland 0Final N.Y. Yankees 4 Minnesota 0Final Texas 4 Cleveland 0NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Milwaukee 10 Pittsburgh 2Final Arizona 2 Cincinnati 1Final Colorado 8 San Diego 0Final Philadelphia 10 N.Y. Mets 5Final Chicago Cubs 7 Atlanta 1Final San Francisco 4 L.A. Dodgers 1NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal Boston 113 Cleveland 98Final Dallas 104 Oklahoma City 92NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Thursday

TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge took a two-game lead in the Propeller Series with a 7-1 victory over the Tulsa Drillers. Wichita has won three straight games dating back to the series finale on Sunday against Arkansas.

The Drillers scored off Wind Surge starter&nbsp;Zebby Matthews&nbsp;on a single to center in the top of the first inning. Matthews would retire 12 of his next 13 batters faced for the rest of his appearance to continue his strong season and current stint with the Wind Surge.

Jeferson Morales&nbsp;tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third by bringing home&nbsp;Emmanuel Rodriguez&nbsp;on a double to left field.

Wichita piled on five more runs an inning later in the fourth to pull away from Tulsa.&nbsp;Kyler Fedko&nbsp;got the first two in the form of&nbsp;Jake Rucker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alerick Soularie&nbsp;on a double to left. Morales and&nbsp;Noah Cardenas&nbsp;followed with run-scoring singles to allow&nbsp;Ben Ross&nbsp;and Fedko, respectively, to cross home plate.&nbsp;Kala’i Rosario&nbsp;rounded out the five-spot on a fielder’s choice groundout, allowing Rodriguez to tally his second run scored on the day.

The cherry on top saw Rucker sending a solo home run the opposite way to right field in the top of the seventh for his second round-tripper of the season and a 7-1 Wind Surge lead heading into the stretch.&nbsp;Mike Paredes,&nbsp;Regi Grace, and&nbsp;John Stankiewicz&nbsp;gave up just one hit over the final four innings against Tulsa hitting.

Matthews earned his first Double-A win, throwing five innings of three-hit baseball while surrendering one earned run and striking out six batters. He is a combined 4-0 with a 1.31 ERA and 43 strikeouts across six starts between High-A Cedar Rapids and Double-A Wichita in 2024.

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 </figure>TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge took a two-game lead in the Propeller Series with a 7-1 victory over the Tulsa Drillers. Wichita has won three straight games dating back to the series finale on Sunday against Arkansas.The Drillers scored off Wind Surge starter&nbsp;Zebby Matthews&nbsp;on a single to center in the top of the first inning. Matthews would retire 12 of his next 13 batters faced for the rest of his appearance to continue his strong season and current stint with the Wind Surge.Jeferson Morales&nbsp;tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third by bringing home&nbsp;Emmanuel Rodriguez&nbsp;on a double to left field.Wichita piled on five more runs an inning later in the fourth to pull away from Tulsa.&nbsp;Kyler Fedko&nbsp;got the first two in the form of&nbsp;Jake Rucker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alerick Soularie&nbsp;on a double to left. Morales and&nbsp;Noah Cardenas&nbsp;followed with run-scoring singles to allow&nbsp;Ben Ross&nbsp;and Fedko, respectively, to cross home plate.&nbsp;Kala’i Rosario&nbsp;rounded out the five-spot on a fielder’s choice groundout, allowing Rodriguez to tally his second run scored on the day.The cherry on top saw Rucker sending a solo home run the opposite way to right field in the top of the seventh for his second round-tripper of the season and a 7-1 Wind Surge lead heading into the stretch.&nbsp;Mike Paredes,&nbsp;Regi Grace, and&nbsp;John Stankiewicz&nbsp;gave up just one hit over the final four innings against Tulsa hitting.Matthews earned his first Double-A win, throwing five innings of three-hit baseball while surrendering one earned run and striking out six batters. He is a combined 4-0 with a 1.31 ERA and 43 strikeouts across six starts between High-A Cedar Rapids and Double-A Wichita in 2024.

⚾ Wind Surge propel past Tulsa with big inning

HOBBS, New Mexico –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/anderson_marco_qoi7">Marco Anderson</a>&nbsp;carded a national-tournament career-low 68 on Wednesday to lead the fifth-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team in the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men's National Golf Tournament.

The Blue Dragons made a four-stroke improvement from Tuesday's opening round and remains tied for 10th with Western Texas College at 14-over 582 at the midway mark of the 72-hole tournament.

The Dragons are still withing striking distance of the top of the team leaderboard, trailing team leader McLennan College by 12 strokes with 36 holes to play.

BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLFNJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Round 3When: Thursday, May 16, 2024Where: Rockwind Community Links, Hobbs, NMLive scoring:&nbsp;<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank">GolfStat.com</a>Blue Dragon tee times: 8:10 to 8:50 a.m. CT on Hole 1

Hutchinson will tee off between 8:10 and 8:50 a.m. on Thursday. The Blue Dragons will be paired with Ranger College, Western Texas and Tyler in the third round.

Anderson sandwiched six birdies between a double bogey and bogey to card a 3-under 68 on Wednesday to lead the Blue Dragons to a team score of 289. The Blue Dragons also counted scores from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/box_charlie_jgcb">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;(71),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/thissen_kenton_qoy2">Keaton Thissen</a>&nbsp;(74) and Davis Razinskas (76).

McLennan shot a team score of 281 to post a 36-hole score of 570. McLennan has a three-stroke lead over New Mexico Junior College and Central Alabama. Dodge City is the highest-placing Jayhawk Conference team. The Conquistadors are sixth, six strokes off the pace at 576.

Anderson and Box are tied for ninth individually to lead the Dragons after 36 holes.

Box had four birdies and four bogeys to shoot a 71. He had three-straight bogeys on holes 15, 16 and 17, but recovered with a birdie on No. 18 to shoot even par for the round.

Anderson and Box are part of a six-way tie for ninth place. The Blue Dragon golfers are four strokes off the lead. Ranger's Mans Boje, McLennan's Nik Blalock and Dodge City's Thanaphon Suwannapratheep are tied for the individual lead at 6-under 136.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715858973825.jpeg" alt="Marco Anderson had six birdies in a second-round 68 on Wednesday in the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship in Hobbs, NM (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Marco Anderson had six birdies in a second-round 68 on Wednesday in the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship in Hobbs, NM (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHOBBS, New Mexico –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/anderson_marco_qoi7">Marco Anderson</a>&nbsp;carded a national-tournament career-low 68 on Wednesday to lead the fifth-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team in the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men's National Golf Tournament.The Blue Dragons made a four-stroke improvement from Tuesday's opening round and remains tied for 10th with Western Texas College at 14-over 582 at the midway mark of the 72-hole tournament.The Dragons are still withing striking distance of the top of the team leaderboard, trailing team leader McLennan College by 12 strokes with 36 holes to play.BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLFNJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Round 3When: Thursday, May 16, 2024Where: Rockwind Community Links, Hobbs, NMLive scoring:&nbsp;<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank">GolfStat.com</a>Blue Dragon tee times: 8:10 to 8:50 a.m. CT on Hole 1Hutchinson will tee off between 8:10 and 8:50 a.m. on Thursday. The Blue Dragons will be paired with Ranger College, Western Texas and Tyler in the third round.Anderson sandwiched six birdies between a double bogey and bogey to card a 3-under 68 on Wednesday to lead the Blue Dragons to a team score of 289. The Blue Dragons also counted scores from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/box_charlie_jgcb">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;(71),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/thissen_kenton_qoy2">Keaton Thissen</a>&nbsp;(74) and Davis Razinskas (76).McLennan shot a team score of 281 to post a 36-hole score of 570. McLennan has a three-stroke lead over New Mexico Junior College and Central Alabama. Dodge City is the highest-placing Jayhawk Conference team. The Conquistadors are sixth, six strokes off the pace at 576.Anderson and Box are tied for ninth individually to lead the Dragons after 36 holes.Box had four birdies and four bogeys to shoot a 71. He had three-straight bogeys on holes 15, 16 and 17, but recovered with a birdie on No. 18 to shoot even par for the round.Anderson and Box are part of a six-way tie for ninth place. The Blue Dragon golfers are four strokes off the lead. Ranger's Mans Boje, McLennan's Nik Blalock and Dodge City's Thanaphon Suwannapratheep are tied for the individual lead at 6-under 136.

⛳️ Anderson’s 68 keeps Blue Dragons within striking distance

WICHITA – The Hutchinson Community College baseball team's road to Grand Junction became much longer Wednesday as the second-seeded Blue Dragons were upset in the opening round of the Plains District (Region 6) Tournament by the Barton Cougars.

The 10th-seeded Cougars scored two runs each in the sixth and eighth innings to erase an early Blue Dragon lead in a 5-3 victory over Hutchinson at Eck Stadium.

The No. 10 nationally ranked Blue Dragons (46-12) will now have to come all the way through the losers' bracket to have a chance at their first trip to the NJCAA World Series since 2010. Hutchinson begins is trek in the elimination bracket at 10 a.m. Thursday against the Dodge City Conquistadors.

No. 2 Hutchinson (46-12) vs. No. 8 Dodge City (38-22)

Plains District (Region 6) Tournament Elimination First Round

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Trailing 1-0 after one inning, the Blue Dragons took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/maher_quinn_h0lr">Quinn Maher</a>led off the inning with a single and then scored all the way from first on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/bradford_blake_6h1a">Blake Bradford</a>'s RBI double off the wall in left-center field.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/tucker_jordan_v8wz">Jordan Tucker</a>&nbsp;then followed with an RBI double to give the Dragons the lead.

Barton claimed a 3-2 lead after Owen Clyne's two-run triple. The Dragons had a great scoring chance in the seventh. Bradford and Tucker led off the inning with singles and were sacrificed up a base after a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/griffin_hank_70om">Hank Griffin</a>&nbsp;bunt. But the Dragons – Hutchinson was 1 for 7 in scoring position and 1 for 10 with two outs – came up empty. The Dragons left six runners on base.

The Cougars got a pair of two-out insurance runs in the eighth with an RBI single from Kyler Horsman and an RBI double from Grant Nottleman for a 5-2 lead.

Hutchinson scored a run in the bottom of the ninth after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wesslund_cooper_2jkh">Cooper Wesslund</a>&nbsp;led off with a triple and scored on a Bradford sacrifice fly to right to cut the deficit to 5-3.

Bradford was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Tucker was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Maher was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Starting pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/giesbrecht_ethan_qz2n">Ethan Giesbrecht</a>&nbsp;(11-3) was tagged with the loss. Giesbrecht tossed eight innings allowing seven hits, five total runs and four earned runs with five strikeouts and one walk.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/toureau_cole_aswi">Cole Toureau</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wilson_rece_a2uw">Rece Wilson</a>finished out the ninth inning for the Dragons.

Barton starter Reece Hemmerling (9-4) threw a complete game. He gave up eight hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts and one walk.

POSTGAME NOTES:+&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/cymbalista_colin_rw61">Colin Cymbalista</a>&nbsp;extended his career-long hitting streak to 12 games with a first-inning infield single.

+&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/pimental-guerrero_luis_ubag">Luis Pimentel-Guerrero</a>&nbsp;went 0 for 3 with a walk to snap his consecutive-game hitting streak at 19 games, which ties Trever Adams (2009) for the third-longest streak in program history.

+ Now with 90 strikeouts for the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/giesbrecht_ethan_qz2n">Ethan Giesbrecht</a>&nbsp;moves past Matt Rackers into fourth place on the Blue Dragon single-season strikeout list.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationWICHITA – The Hutchinson Community College baseball team's road to Grand Junction became much longer Wednesday as the second-seeded Blue Dragons were upset in the opening round of the Plains District (Region 6) Tournament by the Barton Cougars.The 10th-seeded Cougars scored two runs each in the sixth and eighth innings to erase an early Blue Dragon lead in a 5-3 victory over Hutchinson at Eck Stadium.The No. 10 nationally ranked Blue Dragons (46-12) will now have to come all the way through the losers' bracket to have a chance at their first trip to the NJCAA World Series since 2010. Hutchinson begins is trek in the elimination bracket at 10 a.m. Thursday against the Dodge City Conquistadors.BLUE DRAGON BASEBALLNo. 2 Hutchinson (46-12) vs. No. 8 Dodge City (38-22)Plains District (Region 6) Tournament Elimination First RoundWhen: Thursday, May 16, 2024Time: 10 a.m.At: Eck Stadium, WichitaVideo:&nbsp;<a href="https://kjccc.org/sports-network" target="_blank">KJCCC Network (Pay-Per-View), 9:55 a.m.</a><a href="https://kjccc.org/sports-network" target="_blank"></a>X: @bluedragonsportTrailing 1-0 after one inning, the Blue Dragons took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/maher_quinn_h0lr">Quinn Maher</a>led off the inning with a single and then scored all the way from first on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/bradford_blake_6h1a">Blake Bradford</a>'s RBI double off the wall in left-center field.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/tucker_jordan_v8wz">Jordan Tucker</a>&nbsp;then followed with an RBI double to give the Dragons the lead.Barton claimed a 3-2 lead after Owen Clyne's two-run triple. The Dragons had a great scoring chance in the seventh. Bradford and Tucker led off the inning with singles and were sacrificed up a base after a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/griffin_hank_70om">Hank Griffin</a>&nbsp;bunt. But the Dragons – Hutchinson was 1 for 7 in scoring position and 1 for 10 with two outs – came up empty. The Dragons left six runners on base.The Cougars got a pair of two-out insurance runs in the eighth with an RBI single from Kyler Horsman and an RBI double from Grant Nottleman for a 5-2 lead.Hutchinson scored a run in the bottom of the ninth after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wesslund_cooper_2jkh">Cooper Wesslund</a>&nbsp;led off with a triple and scored on a Bradford sacrifice fly to right to cut the deficit to 5-3.The Blue Dragons out-hit Barton 8-7.Bradford was 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Tucker was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. Maher was 2 for 4 with a run scored.Starting pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/giesbrecht_ethan_qz2n">Ethan Giesbrecht</a>&nbsp;(11-3) was tagged with the loss. Giesbrecht tossed eight innings allowing seven hits, five total runs and four earned runs with five strikeouts and one walk.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/toureau_cole_aswi">Cole Toureau</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/wilson_rece_a2uw">Rece Wilson</a>finished out the ninth inning for the Dragons.Barton starter Reece Hemmerling (9-4) threw a complete game. He gave up eight hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts and one walk.POSTGAME NOTES:+&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/cymbalista_colin_rw61">Colin Cymbalista</a>&nbsp;extended his career-long hitting streak to 12 games with a first-inning infield single.+&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/pimental-guerrero_luis_ubag">Luis Pimentel-Guerrero</a>&nbsp;went 0 for 3 with a walk to snap his consecutive-game hitting streak at 19 games, which ties Trever Adams (2009) for the third-longest streak in program history.+ Now with 90 strikeouts for the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/bios/giesbrecht_ethan_qz2n">Ethan Giesbrecht</a>&nbsp;moves past Matt Rackers into fourth place on the Blue Dragon single-season strikeout list.

⚾️ Blue Dragons drop Plains District opener

<a href="https://www.chiefs.com/news/2024-regular-season-schedule-finalized-chiefs-to-play-five-primetime-contests">Via Chiefs.com</a>

The National Football League announced the regular season schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. 

The Chiefs are currently slated to play in eight standalone games, including five primetime contests, with GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium playing host to six. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl Champion Chiefs will kick off the 2024 season and hang their Super Bowl LVIII banner on the NFL's Kickoff night against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5 for a rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game. 

This year's regular season schedule features nine games vs. opponents with winning records in 2023 and seven games vs. opponents who made the 2023 playoffs. The combined 2023 record of Kansas City's 2024 home and away opponents is 145-144-0 (.502). This year's slate features the Chiefs in contests on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Following the NFL's opening game, the Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the second of two home games to open the 2024 season. The club then hits the road for two games, first in Atlanta for NBC's Sunday Night Football and then to Los Angeles to face the Chargers in Week 4. It will mark the first AFC West matchup as the Chiefs continue their quest for a ninth-consecutive AFC West title.

The Chiefs then return home to play the New Orleans Saints for the club's first of two Monday Night Football showdowns. The Chiefs will then enjoy their Bye Week during Week 6. It is the team's earliest Bye Week since 2016 when they had a Week 5 Bye. The Chiefs return to action Week 7 in San Francisco for a Super Bowl LVIII rematch. On Oct. 27, the Chiefs will face the Las Vegas Raiders for a Week 8 matchup. The Chiefs will come home to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for a two-game stretch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football on Nov. 4 then the Denver Broncos at noon on Nov. 10.

Week 11 is an AFC Divisional Round Game rematch in Buffalo as the Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 17. The Chiefs will then face the Carolina Panthers on the road on Nov. 24. The Chiefs will play on Black Friday for the first time ever, taking on their AFC West rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, at 2 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video.

Week 14 will close out the Chiefs slated primetime matchups with Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs then head to Cleveland to face the Browns on Dec. 15 before taking on the defending AFC South champions, the Houston Texans, in Week 16 on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Chiefs will play in the first-ever Wednesday NFL game on Christmas Day against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 12 p.m. on Netflix. The Chiefs will close out the regular season by taking on the Broncos in Denver. The date and time are to be determined.

In addition to the announcement of the club's regular season schedule, the NFL also released the Chiefs preseason schedule. The Chiefs will hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 1 of the preseason. The final two preseason games will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, first against the Detroit Lions and the second against the Chicago Bears. KSHB, the home for Chiefs preseason football games, will hold the broadcasts.

Chiefs single-game tickets will go on sale beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday for Jackson County taxpayers, 10 a.m. for Chiefs Season Ticket Members and 11 a.m. for the public. Single-game tickets are subject to availability, dynamic pricing and will be mobile entry only. Visit <a href="https://www.chiefs.com/">chiefs.com</a> for details.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chiefs.com/news/2024-regular-season-schedule-finalized-chiefs-to-play-five-primetime-contests">Via Chiefs.com</a>The National Football League announced the regular season schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. The Chiefs are currently slated to play in eight standalone games, including five primetime contests, with GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium playing host to six. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl Champion Chiefs will kick off the 2024 season and hang their Super Bowl LVIII banner on the NFL's Kickoff night against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5 for a rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game. This year's regular season schedule features nine games vs. opponents with winning records in 2023 and seven games vs. opponents who made the 2023 playoffs. The combined 2023 record of Kansas City's 2024 home and away opponents is 145-144-0 (.502). This year's slate features the Chiefs in contests on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Following the NFL's opening game, the Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the second of two home games to open the 2024 season. The club then hits the road for two games, first in Atlanta for NBC's Sunday Night Football and then to Los Angeles to face the Chargers in Week 4. It will mark the first AFC West matchup as the Chiefs continue their quest for a ninth-consecutive AFC West title.The Chiefs then return home to play the New Orleans Saints for the club's first of two Monday Night Football showdowns. The Chiefs will then enjoy their Bye Week during Week 6. It is the team's earliest Bye Week since 2016 when they had a Week 5 Bye. The Chiefs return to action Week 7 in San Francisco for a Super Bowl LVIII rematch. On Oct. 27, the Chiefs will face the Las Vegas Raiders for a Week 8 matchup. The Chiefs will come home to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for a two-game stretch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football on Nov. 4 then the Denver Broncos at noon on Nov. 10.Week 11 is an AFC Divisional Round Game rematch in Buffalo as the Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 17. The Chiefs will then face the Carolina Panthers on the road on Nov. 24. The Chiefs will play on Black Friday for the first time ever, taking on their AFC West rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, at 2 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video.Week 14 will close out the Chiefs slated primetime matchups with Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs then head to Cleveland to face the Browns on Dec. 15 before taking on the defending AFC South champions, the Houston Texans, in Week 16 on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Chiefs will play in the first-ever Wednesday NFL game on Christmas Day against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 12 p.m. on Netflix. The Chiefs will close out the regular season by taking on the Broncos in Denver. The date and time are to be determined.In addition to the announcement of the club's regular season schedule, the NFL also released the Chiefs preseason schedule. The Chiefs will hit the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 1 of the preseason. The final two preseason games will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, first against the Detroit Lions and the second against the Chicago Bears. KSHB, the home for Chiefs preseason football games, will hold the broadcasts.Chiefs single-game tickets will go on sale beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday for Jackson County taxpayers, 10 a.m. for Chiefs Season Ticket Members and 11 a.m. for the public. Single-game tickets are subject to availability, dynamic pricing and will be mobile entry only. Visit <a href="https://www.chiefs.com/">chiefs.com</a> for details.

🏈 Chiefs 2024 schedule released

SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered for the second time in three games, Bryan Woo allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings for his first win and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday.

The Mariners took two of three from the Royals and have won eight of their last nine series. Seattle will head out on a key 10-game road trip on the East Coast four games above .500 and leading the AL West.

France hit a solo shot off Kansas City starter Alec Marsh in the fourth inning to give Seattle a 2-0 lead. France also homered on Monday in the series opener.

Seattle also got an unearned run in the second inning after Adam Frazier was unable to cleanly field Luis Urías’ grounder behind third base with the bases loaded, and the Mariners added on two key runs late. Josh Rojas had a two-out RBI single in the seventh inning and Luke Raley added an RBI single in the eighth.

“The add-on runs today were huge. Guys just kept grinding through knowing that we have to have good at-bats," Seattle manager Scott Servais said. "We got some big hits.”

While Woo was terrific, Andrés Muñoz came through late, getting the final five outs for his seventh save. He also pitched around an error by Urías in the ninth. It was his second five-out save of the season.

Muñoz said his approach has changed a bit since the start of the season.

“I was a little more cautious about throw the pitch here, throw the pitch here," Muñoz said. "What I changed was just throw the ball the hardest that I can right in the middle. Obviously I don't want to hit the middle, but that is my mentality right now.”

Woo (1-0) cruised through the first five innings allowing only one hit, before running into a jam in the sixth inning. Woo had a long fifth inning in the dugout due to an umpire change between the top and bottom of the inning, as home plate umpire Jim Wolf was replaced for precautionary reasons after taking a foul ball off the facemask.

When Woo returned for the sixth, he wasn’t as sharp and immediately ran into trouble with two singles and a walk. Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a sacrifice fly to score Freddy Fermin, but reliever Gabe Speier ended the threat by getting a foul pop out from Vinny Pasquantino and struck out Salvador Perez to end the inning.

Woo struck out five and walked only one. His first start of the season last Friday had been cut short due to tightness in his right forearm following a long inning in the dugout.

“You have to learn. I think today we did a really good job adjusting from obviously the last start and came up with some good ideas of how to stay hot between innings,” Woo said.

Witt also had an RBI groundout in the eighth that scored Fermin.

“You got to try to capitalize. You know they’re going to be generally low-scoring games when you play these guys,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “They have a good pitching staff and we put ourselves in a couple spots to do some good things.”

Marsh (3-1) allowed just one earned run but took his first loss of the season. He struck out seven and has allowed just two earned runs in his past four starts combined.

Mariners: 2B Jorge Polanco (hamstring) and DH Mitch Garver (back) were out of the lineup for a second straight day. Both could return Friday in Baltimore.

Both teams are off on Thursday. The Royals return home to open a three-game series with Oakland on Friday, while Seattle starts a 10-game road trip in Baltimore on Friday.

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 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered for the second time in three games, Bryan Woo allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings for his first win and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday.The Mariners took two of three from the Royals and have won eight of their last nine series. Seattle will head out on a key 10-game road trip on the East Coast four games above .500 and leading the AL West.France hit a solo shot off Kansas City starter Alec Marsh in the fourth inning to give Seattle a 2-0 lead. France also homered on Monday in the series opener.Seattle also got an unearned run in the second inning after Adam Frazier was unable to cleanly field Luis Urías’ grounder behind third base with the bases loaded, and the Mariners added on two key runs late. Josh Rojas had a two-out RBI single in the seventh inning and Luke Raley added an RBI single in the eighth.“The add-on runs today were huge. Guys just kept grinding through knowing that we have to have good at-bats," Seattle manager Scott Servais said. "We got some big hits.”While Woo was terrific, Andrés Muñoz came through late, getting the final five outs for his seventh save. He also pitched around an error by Urías in the ninth. It was his second five-out save of the season.Muñoz said his approach has changed a bit since the start of the season.“I was a little more cautious about throw the pitch here, throw the pitch here," Muñoz said. "What I changed was just throw the ball the hardest that I can right in the middle. Obviously I don't want to hit the middle, but that is my mentality right now.”Woo (1-0) cruised through the first five innings allowing only one hit, before running into a jam in the sixth inning. Woo had a long fifth inning in the dugout due to an umpire change between the top and bottom of the inning, as home plate umpire Jim Wolf was replaced for precautionary reasons after taking a foul ball off the facemask.When Woo returned for the sixth, he wasn’t as sharp and immediately ran into trouble with two singles and a walk. Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a sacrifice fly to score Freddy Fermin, but reliever Gabe Speier ended the threat by getting a foul pop out from Vinny Pasquantino and struck out Salvador Perez to end the inning.Woo struck out five and walked only one. His first start of the season last Friday had been cut short due to tightness in his right forearm following a long inning in the dugout.“You have to learn. I think today we did a really good job adjusting from obviously the last start and came up with some good ideas of how to stay hot between innings,” Woo said.Witt also had an RBI groundout in the eighth that scored Fermin.“You got to try to capitalize. You know they’re going to be generally low-scoring games when you play these guys,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “They have a good pitching staff and we put ourselves in a couple spots to do some good things.”Marsh (3-1) allowed just one earned run but took his first loss of the season. He struck out seven and has allowed just two earned runs in his past four starts combined.TRAINER’S ROOMMariners: 2B Jorge Polanco (hamstring) and DH Mitch Garver (back) were out of the lineup for a second straight day. Both could return Friday in Baltimore.UP NEXTBoth teams are off on Thursday. The Royals return home to open a three-game series with Oakland on Friday, while Seattle starts a 10-game road trip in Baltimore on Friday.

⚾ Mariners win over Royals Wednesday

Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics

&nbsp; WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State added more firepower to its frontcourt with the signing of Saint Peter's transfer Corey Washington to a financial aid agreement.

A 6-foot-6 forward from Sherwood, Ark., Washington spent his first two seasons at Saint Peter's, helping the program to an appearance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Washington has two years of eligibility remaining.

"I'm ecstatic to have Corey as a member of Shocker basketball," said Wichita State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/paul-mills/1128">Paul Mills</a>.&nbsp;"He is a dynamic player who can defend multiple positions, rebound at a high rate and play in a manner where he is ultra aggressive in transition and in the half court. Corey has met every challenge in front of him as a collegiate player and thrived. He led a good Saint Peter's team to the NCAA Tournament this past season and I'm confident he will be a valuable addition to do the same thing for the Shockers moving forward."

In his two years at Saint Peter's he appeared in 54 total games, making 47 starts. As a freshman he earned All-MAAC Rookie Team honors after averaging 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. This past season his numbers increased in every category, including 15.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game on 45.5 percent shooting and 30.8 percent from three-point range, earning&nbsp;All-MAAC First Team honors. 

He didn't attempt a single three-pointer as a freshman, but made a big jump as a sophomore going 24-for-78. He scored 24 points with nine rebounds and four blocks in the MAAC tournament championship game, earning tournament MVP honors. Washington had 10 games of 20 or more points, including a career-high 29 points vs. Siena on Feb. 16. After his career night vs. Siena, he was named the MAAC Player of the Week. He recorded four double-doubles and started all but three games in 2023-24. Washington was also named to the All-Met Second Team by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp; WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State added more firepower to its frontcourt with the signing of Saint Peter's transfer Corey Washington to a financial aid agreement.A 6-foot-6 forward from Sherwood, Ark., Washington spent his first two seasons at Saint Peter's, helping the program to an appearance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Washington has two years of eligibility remaining."I'm ecstatic to have Corey as a member of Shocker basketball," said Wichita State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/paul-mills/1128">Paul Mills</a>.&nbsp;"He is a dynamic player who can defend multiple positions, rebound at a high rate and play in a manner where he is ultra aggressive in transition and in the half court. Corey has met every challenge in front of him as a collegiate player and thrived. He led a good Saint Peter's team to the NCAA Tournament this past season and I'm confident he will be a valuable addition to do the same thing for the Shockers moving forward."In his two years at Saint Peter's he appeared in 54 total games, making 47 starts. As a freshman he earned All-MAAC Rookie Team honors after averaging 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. This past season his numbers increased in every category, including 15.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game on 45.5 percent shooting and 30.8 percent from three-point range, earning&nbsp;All-MAAC First Team honors. He didn't attempt a single three-pointer as a freshman, but made a big jump as a sophomore going 24-for-78. He scored 24 points with nine rebounds and four blocks in the MAAC tournament championship game, earning tournament MVP honors. Washington had 10 games of 20 or more points, including a career-high 29 points vs. Siena on Feb. 16. After his career night vs. Siena, he was named the MAAC Player of the Week. He recorded four double-doubles and started all but three games in 2023-24. Washington was also named to the All-Met Second Team by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Shockers add transfer forward Corey Washington

&nbsp; WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State head women's basketball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/terry-nooner/1136">Terry Nooner</a>&nbsp;announced the addition of senior transfer forward Bre'Yon White to the 2024-25 roster Wednesday morning.

"Bre'Yon is every coach's dream," Nooner said. "She's ready to do whatever it takes to lead her team to victory. Bre brings the toughness, grit, physicality and competitiveness that our program truly needs."

White comes to Wichita State after spending two seasons at TCU and one season prior at Oklahoma. The Pearland, Texas native helped TCU to nine-straight victories last season as a junior. In the 2022-23 season, she was one of two Horned Frogs to appear in all 31 games with a career-high 11 rebounds against Nicholls and nine points against Oklahoma.

"She never backs down from a challenge, and her experience in the Big 12 will be invaluable to us," Nooner said.

In high school, White led Shadow Creek High School in scoring for three seasons, averaging a double-double as senior with 15.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. She was a two-time district Defensive Player of the Year.

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp; WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State head women's basketball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/terry-nooner/1136">Terry Nooner</a>&nbsp;announced the addition of senior transfer forward Bre'Yon White to the 2024-25 roster Wednesday morning."Bre'Yon is every coach's dream," Nooner said. "She's ready to do whatever it takes to lead her team to victory. Bre brings the toughness, grit, physicality and competitiveness that our program truly needs."White comes to Wichita State after spending two seasons at TCU and one season prior at Oklahoma. The Pearland, Texas native helped TCU to nine-straight victories last season as a junior. In the 2022-23 season, she was one of two Horned Frogs to appear in all 31 games with a career-high 11 rebounds against Nicholls and nine points against Oklahoma."She never backs down from a challenge, and her experience in the Big 12 will be invaluable to us," Nooner said.In high school, White led Shadow Creek High School in scoring for three seasons, averaging a double-double as senior with 15.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. She was a two-time district Defensive Player of the Year.

🏀 Shockers sign TCU Transfer White

Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics

&nbsp; MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State added depth to its quarterback room on Wednesday with the signing of transfer Ta'Quan Roberson to a Financial Aid Agreement.

Roberson, a former top-15 quarterback recruit out of high school, is transferring to K-State after two seasons at UConn after he began his collegiate career at Penn State. He is the third FBS transfer signee by the Wildcats this spring after they picked up running back Dylan Edwards and linebacker Alec Marenco.

A native of Orange, New Jersey, Roberson has played in 18 career games over his time at both UConn and Penn State. Last season as the Huskies' starting signal caller, Roberson threw for 2,075 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with 120 rushing yards and two scores.

Roberson's top passing game last year came in a 31-3 win over Sacred Heart when he tossed four touchdown passes, while he also had multi-touchdown games against Georgia State, Utah State and Rice. His contest against Utah State featured a career-high 255 passing yards.

Roberson was regarded as the 200th&nbsp;best prospect nationally – regardless of position – for the Class of 2019 by ESPN. The organization, along with 247Sports and Rivals, each placed him in the top 10 of quarterback prospects in 2009.

Kansas State is coming off a 2023 season in which it ranked 18th&nbsp;in the Associated Press Top 25, 19th&nbsp;in the AFCA Coaches Poll and 25th&nbsp;in the College Football Playoff Top 25 after tallying a 9-4 record, which was capped by a victory over 18th-ranked NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Wildcats are the only team in the Big 12 – and one of only 11 Power 4 squads – to currently ride a streak of three eight-plus win seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics&nbsp; MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State added depth to its quarterback room on Wednesday with the signing of transfer Ta'Quan Roberson to a Financial Aid Agreement.Roberson, a former top-15 quarterback recruit out of high school, is transferring to K-State after two seasons at UConn after he began his collegiate career at Penn State. He is the third FBS transfer signee by the Wildcats this spring after they picked up running back Dylan Edwards and linebacker Alec Marenco.A native of Orange, New Jersey, Roberson has played in 18 career games over his time at both UConn and Penn State. Last season as the Huskies' starting signal caller, Roberson threw for 2,075 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with 120 rushing yards and two scores.Roberson's top passing game last year came in a 31-3 win over Sacred Heart when he tossed four touchdown passes, while he also had multi-touchdown games against Georgia State, Utah State and Rice. His contest against Utah State featured a career-high 255 passing yards.Roberson was regarded as the 200th&nbsp;best prospect nationally – regardless of position – for the Class of 2019 by ESPN. The organization, along with 247Sports and Rivals, each placed him in the top 10 of quarterback prospects in 2009.Kansas State is coming off a 2023 season in which it ranked 18th&nbsp;in the Associated Press Top 25, 19th&nbsp;in the AFCA Coaches Poll and 25th&nbsp;in the College Football Playoff Top 25 after tallying a 9-4 record, which was capped by a victory over 18th-ranked NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Wildcats are the only team in the Big 12 – and one of only 11 Power 4 squads – to currently ride a streak of three eight-plus win seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 K-State signs transfer quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson

HOBBS, New Mexico – Hutchinson Community College freshman golfer Charlie Box earned three new honors at the NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship banquet on Monday night.

The freshman from Leicester, England was named to the first team of the NJCAA Central District All-District Team and was named to the honorable mention list of the NJCAA Division I PING All-America teams. He was also named to the NJCAA Division I All-Freshman team.

In addition to Box, freshman David Razinskas and redshirt freshman Louis Ross were named to the All-Plains District team.

The Blue Dragons are currently competing in the NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships at Rockwind Country Links in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Playing the Blue Dragons’ No. 1 bag throughout the conference season, Box put together a strong KJCCC campaign and earned first-team all-conference honors with a second-place performance in the three league meets, including an individual championship at Jayhawk No. 2 at Crestview North in Wichita.

Box led the Blue Dragons to a fourth-straight Jayhawk Conference men’s golf championship.

Averaging 71.28 strokes per round, Box was ranked 10th individually in NJCAA Division entering the national tournament.

The Blue Dragons have had at least one player on the PING All-America team for six consecutive seasons. Box is the 17th Blue Dragon to earn PING All-America honors.

Joining Box on the all-freshman team are Oscar Holm Bredkjaer of Midland College, Adam Bresnu of Odessa College, Sungyeop Cho of Odessa, and Elias Pettersson of New Mexico Junior College.

Razinskas earned first-team All-KJCCC honors this season with a fifth-place showing in the three league tournaments. The Blue Dragon freshman averaged 72.46 and was ranked 38th in NJCAA Division I. His best finish this season were a pair of third-place showings at Jayhawk 1 at Colbert Hills and Jayhawk 2 at Crestview North.

Ross averaged 72.18 strokes this season and was ranked 16th individual entering nationals. His best individual finish was third at the Oakwood Intercollegiate in the spring season. Ross was an honorable mention all-conference performer this season.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHOBBS, New Mexico – Hutchinson Community College freshman golfer Charlie Box earned three new honors at the NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship banquet on Monday night.The freshman from Leicester, England was named to the first team of the NJCAA Central District All-District Team and was named to the honorable mention list of the NJCAA Division I PING All-America teams. He was also named to the NJCAA Division I All-Freshman team.In addition to Box, freshman David Razinskas and redshirt freshman Louis Ross were named to the All-Plains District team.The Blue Dragons are currently competing in the NJCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships at Rockwind Country Links in Hobbs, New Mexico.Playing the Blue Dragons’ No. 1 bag throughout the conference season, Box put together a strong KJCCC campaign and earned first-team all-conference honors with a second-place performance in the three league meets, including an individual championship at Jayhawk No. 2 at Crestview North in Wichita.Box led the Blue Dragons to a fourth-straight Jayhawk Conference men’s golf championship.Averaging 71.28 strokes per round, Box was ranked 10th individually in NJCAA Division entering the national tournament.The Blue Dragons have had at least one player on the PING All-America team for six consecutive seasons. Box is the 17th Blue Dragon to earn PING All-America honors.Joining Box on the all-freshman team are Oscar Holm Bredkjaer of Midland College, Adam Bresnu of Odessa College, Sungyeop Cho of Odessa, and Elias Pettersson of New Mexico Junior College.Razinskas earned first-team All-KJCCC honors this season with a fifth-place showing in the three league tournaments. The Blue Dragon freshman averaged 72.46 and was ranked 38th in NJCAA Division I. His best finish this season were a pair of third-place showings at Jayhawk 1 at Colbert Hills and Jayhawk 2 at Crestview North.Ross averaged 72.18 strokes this season and was ranked 16th individual entering nationals. His best individual finish was third at the Oakwood Intercollegiate in the spring season. Ross was an honorable mention all-conference performer this season.

⛳ HutchCC's Box named PING HM All-American

Kansas-&nbsp;The Kansas Shrine Bowl is headed back to Dodge City for the second time in 2025. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors announced the 52nd&nbsp;Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth will be played on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. “We are excited to bring the Kansas Shrine Bowl back to Dodge City,” said Brice Kesler, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. “The beautiful renovations to Memorial Stadium will provide a great host for our game and create the type of experience we want for our participants.”

Dodge City previously hosted the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 2019, bringing the event to Southwest Kansas for the first time. "We're thrilled to welcome the Kansas Shrine Bowl back to Dodge City," said Megan Welsh, director of the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Hosting an event of this magnitude wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our community partners. We look forward to showcasing our Old West hospitality and giving these talented young athletes a taste of our rich history."

In addition to hosting the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star football game, the week of the Kansas Shrine Bowl includes an all-star cheer camp, an all-state band camp, hospital experience event, golf tournament, parade, alumni events, the Friday Night All-Star Showcase Event and more. “We’re thankful that the Kansas Shrine Bowl is returning to Dodge City”, said Jacob Miller, chair of the Dodge City Sports Commission. &nbsp;“The facilities we have in this community are top-notch and our cooperation between multiple entities are a main reason why we can bring back an event like the Kansas Shrine Bowl for a second time. The Kansas Shrine Bowl is a great opportunity to showcase the amazing facilities we have here in Dodge City!”

The Kansas Shrine Bowl host site is awarded following a competitive bid process which includes communities across Kansas. Since 1974, the Kansas Shrine Bowl has been played in Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita,&nbsp;Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg, El Dorado, Dodge City and Hutchinson. To learn more about the Kansas Shrine Bowl and associated events, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/" target="_blank">www.KansasShrineBowl.com</a>.

All Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. events are produced and presented to benefit Shriners Children’s. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that produces annual events and related activities, with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Children’s. Shriners Children’s is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay. Since 1974, the Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc has donated $3.8 million to Shriners Children’s.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas-&nbsp;The Kansas Shrine Bowl is headed back to Dodge City for the second time in 2025. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors announced the 52nd&nbsp;Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth will be played on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. “We are excited to bring the Kansas Shrine Bowl back to Dodge City,” said Brice Kesler, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. “The beautiful renovations to Memorial Stadium will provide a great host for our game and create the type of experience we want for our participants.”Dodge City previously hosted the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 2019, bringing the event to Southwest Kansas for the first time. "We're thrilled to welcome the Kansas Shrine Bowl back to Dodge City," said Megan Welsh, director of the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Hosting an event of this magnitude wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our community partners. We look forward to showcasing our Old West hospitality and giving these talented young athletes a taste of our rich history."In addition to hosting the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star football game, the week of the Kansas Shrine Bowl includes an all-star cheer camp, an all-state band camp, hospital experience event, golf tournament, parade, alumni events, the Friday Night All-Star Showcase Event and more. “We’re thankful that the Kansas Shrine Bowl is returning to Dodge City”, said Jacob Miller, chair of the Dodge City Sports Commission. &nbsp;“The facilities we have in this community are top-notch and our cooperation between multiple entities are a main reason why we can bring back an event like the Kansas Shrine Bowl for a second time. The Kansas Shrine Bowl is a great opportunity to showcase the amazing facilities we have here in Dodge City!”The Kansas Shrine Bowl host site is awarded following a competitive bid process which includes communities across Kansas. Since 1974, the Kansas Shrine Bowl has been played in Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita,&nbsp;Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg, El Dorado, Dodge City and Hutchinson. To learn more about the Kansas Shrine Bowl and associated events, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/" target="_blank">www.KansasShrineBowl.com</a>.All Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. events are produced and presented to benefit Shriners Children’s. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that produces annual events and related activities, with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Children’s. Shriners Children’s is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay. Since 1974, the Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc has donated $3.8 million to Shriners Children’s.&nbsp;

🏈 Dodge City to host 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl

LENEXA, Kan. — The KSHSAA girls state swimming and diving championship gets underway on Thursday, May 16 and will conclude on Saturday, May 18 at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.&nbsp;

Below you will find all of the area qualifiers that will be competing in Lenexa.

<a href="https://kshsaa.org/Public/EventSchedules/2549.pdf">STATE MEET SCHEDULE</a> <a href="https://kshsaa.org/Public/Swimming/PDF/Girls/5-1Apsychsheet24.pdf">PSYCH SHEET</a>

HUTCHINSON Event 1: 200-Yard Medley Relay Event 3: 200-Yard IM (AJ Gooch, sophomore) Event 10: 100-Yard Backstroke (Julianna Stivers, freshman) Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (AJ Gooch, sophomore) Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle Relay

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Corinne Rauch, junior)

BUHLER Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle Relay

McPHERSON Event 1: 200-Yard Medley Relay Event 3: 200-Yard IM (Bree Pickerell, junior; Adyson Wiens, sophomore) Event 4: 50-Yard Freestyle (Danica Brunk, senior) Event 6: 100-Yard Butterfly (Rachel Fischer, freshman) Event 7: 100-Yard Freestyle (Danica Brunk, senior) Event 7: 100-Yard Freestyle (Adyson Wiens, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Bree Pickerell, junior) Event 9: 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Rachel Fischer, freshman) Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle Relay

NEWTON Event 3: 200-Yard IM (Lauren Crawford, senior) Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Lauren Crawford, senior)

HESSTON Event 2: 200-Yard Freestyle (Angela Ewert, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Angela Ewert, sophomore)

NORWICH Event 6: 100-Yard Butterfly (Kimberlyn Grim, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Kimberlyn Grim, sophomore)

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 </figure>LENEXA, Kan. — The KSHSAA girls state swimming and diving championship gets underway on Thursday, May 16 and will conclude on Saturday, May 18 at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.&nbsp;Below you will find all of the area qualifiers that will be competing in Lenexa.<a href="https://kshsaa.org/Public/EventSchedules/2549.pdf">STATE MEET SCHEDULE</a> <a href="https://kshsaa.org/Public/Swimming/PDF/Girls/5-1Apsychsheet24.pdf">PSYCH SHEET</a>HUTCHINSON Event 1: 200-Yard Medley Relay Event 3: 200-Yard IM (AJ Gooch, sophomore) Event 10: 100-Yard Backstroke (Julianna Stivers, freshman) Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (AJ Gooch, sophomore) Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle RelayCENTRAL CHRISTIAN Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Corinne Rauch, junior)BUHLER Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle RelayMcPHERSON Event 1: 200-Yard Medley Relay Event 3: 200-Yard IM (Bree Pickerell, junior; Adyson Wiens, sophomore) Event 4: 50-Yard Freestyle (Danica Brunk, senior) Event 6: 100-Yard Butterfly (Rachel Fischer, freshman) Event 7: 100-Yard Freestyle (Danica Brunk, senior) Event 7: 100-Yard Freestyle (Adyson Wiens, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Bree Pickerell, junior) Event 9: 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Rachel Fischer, freshman) Event 12: 400-Yard Freestyle RelayNEWTON Event 3: 200-Yard IM (Lauren Crawford, senior) Event 11: 100-Yard Breaststroke (Lauren Crawford, senior)HESSTON Event 2: 200-Yard Freestyle (Angela Ewert, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Angela Ewert, sophomore)NORWICH Event 6: 100-Yard Butterfly (Kimberlyn Grim, sophomore) Event 8: 500-Yard Freestyle (Kimberlyn Grim, sophomore)

🏊‍♀️ Area high school state qualifiers

The Jayhawk West champion Hutchinson Community College baseball team begins Phase 2 of the 2024 postseason Wednesday when the Blue Dragons open the Plains District (Region 6) Tournament with a conference rival.

The No. 10-ranked Blue Dragons (46-11) will play Barton (39-19) at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eck Stadium in Wichita in the second of four opening-round games of the first day of the tournament. Hutchinson is the tournament's No. 2 overall seed Barton is No. 10.

The Blue Dragons advanced to Wichita with a two-game sweep of Labette last week at Hobart-Detter Field. The Blue Dragons won 10-0 and 23-0, both five-inning run-rule games. Barton went on the road and sweep No. 7-seed Fort Scott, 12-0 and 19-7.

BLUE DRAGON BASEBALL No. 10 Hutchinson (46-11) vs. Barton (39-19) Plains District Tournament Opening Round When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Where: Eck Stadium, Wichita Time: 1:00 p.m. Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://kjccc.org/sports-network" target="_blank">KJCCC Network (pay-per-view), 12:55 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport

Hutchinson clinched the 2024 Jayhawk Conference championship with a 7-2 win over Barton on April 24 in Game 1 of a four-game league series at Lawson-Biggs Field in Great Bend. The Blue Dragons won the series with the Cougars 3-1, sweeping the doubleheader at Hobart-Detter Field on April 26.

First-year Blue Dragon head coach Brock Nehls is the first Blue Dragon head coach to win 40 games in his first season and is the third head coach to win a conference championship in his first season joining Gene Torczon and Kyle Crookes.

The Blue Dragons are bidding for the program's fourth overall district/regional title in team history and the first since 2010.

The Hutchinson-Barton winner will meet the Dodge City/Cowley winner at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The losers of those games play in an elimination game at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

The other half of the bracket as No. 1 seed Johnson playing Butler at 4 p.m. and Kansas City playing Cloud County at 7 p.m.

All games of the Plains District Tournament will be streamed live by the KJCCC Network. All game will be pay-per-view.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715780510786.jpeg" alt="The No. 10-ranked Blue Dragon baseball team takes on the Barton Cougars at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eck Stadium in Wichita in the opening round of the Plains District Tournament. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Jayhawk West champion Hutchinson Community College baseball team begins Phase 2 of the 2024 postseason Wednesday when the Blue Dragons open the Plains District (Region 6) Tournament with a conference rival.The No. 10-ranked Blue Dragons (46-11) will play Barton (39-19) at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eck Stadium in Wichita in the second of four opening-round games of the first day of the tournament. Hutchinson is the tournament's No. 2 overall seed Barton is No. 10.The Blue Dragons advanced to Wichita with a two-game sweep of Labette last week at Hobart-Detter Field. The Blue Dragons won 10-0 and 23-0, both five-inning run-rule games. Barton went on the road and sweep No. 7-seed Fort Scott, 12-0 and 19-7.BLUE DRAGON BASEBALL No. 10 Hutchinson (46-11) vs. Barton (39-19) Plains District Tournament Opening Round When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Where: Eck Stadium, Wichita Time: 1:00 p.m. Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://kjccc.org/sports-network" target="_blank">KJCCC Network (pay-per-view), 12:55 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsportHutchinson clinched the 2024 Jayhawk Conference championship with a 7-2 win over Barton on April 24 in Game 1 of a four-game league series at Lawson-Biggs Field in Great Bend. The Blue Dragons won the series with the Cougars 3-1, sweeping the doubleheader at Hobart-Detter Field on April 26.First-year Blue Dragon head coach Brock Nehls is the first Blue Dragon head coach to win 40 games in his first season and is the third head coach to win a conference championship in his first season joining Gene Torczon and Kyle Crookes.The Blue Dragons are bidding for the program's fourth overall district/regional title in team history and the first since 2010.The Hutchinson-Barton winner will meet the Dodge City/Cowley winner at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The losers of those games play in an elimination game at 10 a.m. on Thursday.The other half of the bracket as No. 1 seed Johnson playing Butler at 4 p.m. and Kansas City playing Cloud County at 7 p.m.All games of the Plains District Tournament will be streamed live by the KJCCC Network. All game will be pay-per-view.

⚾ Blue Dragons open Plains District Tournament with Barton today

Hutchinson CC Sports Information<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank"></a>

HOBBS, New Mexico – Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/box_charlie_jgcb">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;shot a 2-under 69 on Tuesday, but the No. 5-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team finds itself in a bit of a hole after the opening round of the 2024 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships at Rockwind Community Links.

The Blue Dragons are in a five-way tie for 10th place after 18 holes after shooting a nine-over-par 293. Hutchinson is tied with Central Alabama, Eastern Wyoming, Eastern Florida State and Odessa. That entire group is 14 shots off the pace of tournament team leader New Mexico Junior College , which shot a 4-under 280 on Tuesday.

The Blue Dragons will once again pair of Ranger College and Midland College for Wednesday's second round. Hutchinson's tee times range from 1 p.m. to 1:36 p.m.

Hutchinson got off to a good start with first-hold birdies from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/thissen_kenton_qoy2">Keaton Thissen</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/anderson_marco_qoi7">Marco Anderson</a>. Box, Thissen and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/razinskas_david_7wz3">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;added birdies over the next four holes and the Blue Dragons were at -3 through six holes. Over the next seven holes, though, the Dragons played that stretch in 9-over par to fall from the lead pack of teams. The Blue Dragons closed the round at 6-over par to close at 293.

BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLF NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Round 2 When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Where: Rockwind Community Links Live scoring:&nbsp;<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank">GolfStat.com</a> Blue Dragon tee times: 1 to 1:36 p.m. CT.

The Blue Dragons counted scores from Box, who shot a 2-under 69, Anderson's 1-over 72, Thissen's 4-over 75 and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/ross_louis_dfpl">Louis Ross</a>' 6-over 77.

Box was at 1-over after a bogey on the seventh hole. He finished with birdies on Nos. 8, 13 and 14 and closed the round with four-straight pars to keep the Blue Dragons within striking distance. Box is the only Blue Dragon in the Top 10 individually after his 2-under-par round of 69.

Anderson was 3-over through 10 holes after three-straight birdies on Nos. 8, 9 and 10. The Blue Dragon sophomore had a couple of double bogeys, a bogey and birdie over the final eight holes and is tied for 24th at 1-over 72.

Thissen is tied for 58th 4-over 75. He carded two birdies, four bogeys and a double bogey.

Razinskas carded an 83 and is tied for 121st after 18 holes.

After New Mexico, Midland is second after Day 1, four strokes behind the Thunderbirds at 284. Ranger and Eastern Arizona are tied for third at 285.

Garden City's Jack Dyer is part of a four-way tie for first place in the individual standings after Day 1. Dyer, Indian Hills' Jose Carletta, New Mexico's Matt Walters and Eastern Arizona's Kendall McCain are tied at 4-under 67. Thirty-six players are within five strokes of the lead after the opening round.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715780331628.jpeg" alt="Charlie Box shoots a 2-under 69 to lead the Blue Dragon men's golf team on Day 1 of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Hobbs, NM. (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports Information<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank"></a>HOBBS, New Mexico – Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/box_charlie_jgcb">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;shot a 2-under 69 on Tuesday, but the No. 5-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team finds itself in a bit of a hole after the opening round of the 2024 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships at Rockwind Community Links.The Blue Dragons are in a five-way tie for 10th place after 18 holes after shooting a nine-over-par 293. Hutchinson is tied with Central Alabama, Eastern Wyoming, Eastern Florida State and Odessa. That entire group is 14 shots off the pace of tournament team leader New Mexico Junior College , which shot a 4-under 280 on Tuesday.The Blue Dragons will once again pair of Ranger College and Midland College for Wednesday's second round. Hutchinson's tee times range from 1 p.m. to 1:36 p.m.Hutchinson got off to a good start with first-hold birdies from&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/thissen_kenton_qoy2">Keaton Thissen</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/anderson_marco_qoi7">Marco Anderson</a>. Box, Thissen and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/razinskas_david_7wz3">David Razinskas</a>&nbsp;added birdies over the next four holes and the Blue Dragons were at -3 through six holes. Over the next seven holes, though, the Dragons played that stretch in 9-over par to fall from the lead pack of teams. The Blue Dragons closed the round at 6-over par to close at 293.BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLF NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Round 2 When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Where: Rockwind Community Links Live scoring:&nbsp;<a href="https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&amp;tid=29152" target="_blank">GolfStat.com</a> Blue Dragon tee times: 1 to 1:36 p.m. CT.The Blue Dragons counted scores from Box, who shot a 2-under 69, Anderson's 1-over 72, Thissen's 4-over 75 and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2023-24/bios/ross_louis_dfpl">Louis Ross</a>' 6-over 77.Box was at 1-over after a bogey on the seventh hole. He finished with birdies on Nos. 8, 13 and 14 and closed the round with four-straight pars to keep the Blue Dragons within striking distance. Box is the only Blue Dragon in the Top 10 individually after his 2-under-par round of 69.Anderson was 3-over through 10 holes after three-straight birdies on Nos. 8, 9 and 10. The Blue Dragon sophomore had a couple of double bogeys, a bogey and birdie over the final eight holes and is tied for 24th at 1-over 72.Thissen is tied for 58th 4-over 75. He carded two birdies, four bogeys and a double bogey.Ross is tied for 89th at 6-over 77.Razinskas carded an 83 and is tied for 121st after 18 holes.After New Mexico, Midland is second after Day 1, four strokes behind the Thunderbirds at 284. Ranger and Eastern Arizona are tied for third at 285.Garden City's Jack Dyer is part of a four-way tie for first place in the individual standings after Day 1. Dyer, Indian Hills' Jose Carletta, New Mexico's Matt Walters and Eastern Arizona's Kendall McCain are tied at 4-under 67. Thirty-six players are within five strokes of the lead after the opening round.

⛳ Blue Dragons begin day 2 tied for 10th

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🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Royals get bounce-back win; ⚾ Hutch High's season ends; 🏈 Chiefs' Butker gives commencement speech

TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Tulsa Drillers 6-3 on the road at ONEOK Field in the series opener of the Tulsa portion of the Propeller Series.&nbsp;Pierson Ohl&nbsp;struck out a career-high 10 Drillers in his sixth start of the season.

Tanner Schobel&nbsp;lined a double to left to bring in&nbsp;Emmanuel Rodriguez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kala’i Rosario&nbsp;to give Wichita a 2-0 lead five batters into the ballgame in the top of the first. Despite giving up a single and double in the bottom half of the frame, Ohl struck out five consecutive batters across the first two innings.

Ben Ross&nbsp;pulled an RBI double to left in the top of the sixth to score&nbsp;Alerick Soularie. Ross later touched home plate in the frame alongside Rodriguez on a two-run double through the six hole by Rosario. Soularie singled in Schobel on a base knock to right an inning later for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead heading into the seventh inning stretch.

Tulsa scored all three of their runs consecutively across the seventh and eighth innings on a solo home run by Diego Cartaya, a passed ball, and a single by the aforementioned Cartaya.&nbsp;Miguel Rodriguez&nbsp;retired all four batters he faced after entering in relief in the home half of the eighth.

Ohl improved to an even 2-2 on the season with the win, striking out a career-high 10 batters opposite four hits and a walk over six strong innings. Rodriguez earned his second save to tie for the team lead in the category.

Wichita plays in the Free MiLB Game of the Day against Tulsa at ONEOK Field on Wednesday, May 15, with a 12:00 PM first pitch. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

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 </figure>TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Tulsa Drillers 6-3 on the road at ONEOK Field in the series opener of the Tulsa portion of the Propeller Series.&nbsp;Pierson Ohl&nbsp;struck out a career-high 10 Drillers in his sixth start of the season.Tanner Schobel&nbsp;lined a double to left to bring in&nbsp;Emmanuel Rodriguez&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kala’i Rosario&nbsp;to give Wichita a 2-0 lead five batters into the ballgame in the top of the first. Despite giving up a single and double in the bottom half of the frame, Ohl struck out five consecutive batters across the first two innings.Ben Ross&nbsp;pulled an RBI double to left in the top of the sixth to score&nbsp;Alerick Soularie. Ross later touched home plate in the frame alongside Rodriguez on a two-run double through the six hole by Rosario. Soularie singled in Schobel on a base knock to right an inning later for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead heading into the seventh inning stretch.Tulsa scored all three of their runs consecutively across the seventh and eighth innings on a solo home run by Diego Cartaya, a passed ball, and a single by the aforementioned Cartaya.&nbsp;Miguel Rodriguez&nbsp;retired all four batters he faced after entering in relief in the home half of the eighth.Ohl improved to an even 2-2 on the season with the win, striking out a career-high 10 batters opposite four hits and a walk over six strong innings. Rodriguez earned his second save to tie for the team lead in the category.Wichita plays in the Free MiLB Game of the Day against Tulsa at ONEOK Field on Wednesday, May 15, with a 12:00 PM first pitch. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

⚾️ Wichita Wind Surge takes series opener from Tulsa

SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to put Kansas City ahead, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled what had been a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert. It all fell apart for Gilbert (3-2) in the seventh as Bobby Witt, Jr. led off with a walk and reached second on a Vinnie Pasquantino groundout to second base. Salvador Perez then reached on an intentional walk, and scored two batters later when Velázquez sent a 398-foot blast to left field. Maikel Garcia added to Kansas City’s lead with an RBI single in the eighth. Luke Raley homered for Seattle.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Pedro Pagés had a three-run double for his first MLB hit and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6. Kevin Pillar had three hits and Logan O’Hoppe had a three-run homer in the fourth inning as the Angels fell to 1-5 on their current homestand despite rallying from an early five-run deficit. The Halos are a major-league worst 5-16 at home. Burleson also had three hits as he homered for the fourth time in 16 games after not having one in his first 19.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years. Ohtani says he is sleeping better after he had struggled to get proper rest amid his former interpreter’s gambling scandal this spring.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic was presented with his third NBA MVP award before the game, then scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 Tuesday night. That gives the Nuggets a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday night in Minneapolis. The Nuggets became the first home team to win a game in this Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards was limited to 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting for Minnesota.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5. The Knicks rebounded from a blowout loss on Sunday and guaranteed themselves at least one more game at Madison Square Garden in front of their roaring fans who have been aching to see big games in late spring again. Josh Hart had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Deuce McBride scored 17 points after he was inserted into the starting lineup. The No. 2-seeded Knicks can win the series Friday night at Indiana. Game 7, if necessary, would be Sunday afternoon.

UNDATED (AP) — The first full week of the upcoming college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&amp;M hosting Notre Dame in prime time. ESPN announced its major matchups for Week 0 and Week 1 on Tuesday as part of its presentation to advertisers in New York. The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko’s first game as Texas A&amp;M’s head coach. College GameDay will also originate from College Station, Texas, that day for the first time since 2018. ABC’s other Saturday Week 1 games include Clemson facing Georgia in Atlanta at 12 p.m. EDT and Florida hosting Miami at 3:30 p.m.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room. Cousins was one of the biggest free-agent signings of the offseason, getting a $180 million, four-year deal with the Falcons that includes $100 million in guaranteed money. Then, in the most shocking decision of the draft, the Falcons selected Penix with the No. 8 overall selection. Cousins didn’t exactly endorse the selection of Penix, dodging a question about whether he would’ve signed with the Falcons if he knew they were planning to draft another quarterback in the first round. But Cousins says he's ready to make a potentially uncomfortable situation work for the Falcons.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — North Carolina State, Baylor and Texas will be among the eight teams in the field for the 2025 Maui Invitational. The tournament field also will include Oregon, Seton Hall, Southern California, UNLV and host Chaminade. The tournament returns to the Lahaina Civic Center this November after being played in Honolulu last year following a series of fires that killed 101 people and decimated the town of Lahaina. The 2025 bracket will be played Nov. 24-26. N.C. State is coming off the program’s fourth trip to the Final Four following an unexpected run through the ACC Tournament. Baylor is one of four teams to win at least one game in the NCAA Tournament the last five years, including a run to the 2021 national championship.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas. Butker also addressed the women in the audience, arguing their “most important title” should be that of “homemaker.” Butker has made his conservative Catholic beliefs well known. The Chiefs declined to comment on the commencement address.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — There's a lot of uncertainty about Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. Only some of it involves his golf. Woods says he is still talking with the PGA of America about whether he has the time to serve as Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black. Woods didn't have a lot to offer about his role on the PGA Tour as it tries to negotiate with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf on a potential investment deal. As for his game? He says he needs to figure out how to play four good rounds instead of two.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce in a stunning development as the PGA Championship nears. Court records in Palm Beach County, Florida, showed the petition for dissolution of marriage against Erica Stoll was filed Monday. That's one day after McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship for his 26th career PGA Tour victory. McIlroy's management team confirms the divorce filing and says he won't comment to make sure this time is respectful and amicable. The petition for divorce described the marriage as irretrievably broken and asked that a prenuptial agreement signed about a month before their 2017 wedding be enforced. The prenuptial agreement was sealed.

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 </figure>AP Sports Report for May 15th, 2024:<div><iframe title="AP Sports Report for May 15th, 2024" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=avm4c-1611a43-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to put Kansas City ahead, and Michael Wacha worked six dominant innings as the Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2. Velázquez’s third homer of the season spoiled what had been a strong outing for Seattle starter Logan Gilbert. It all fell apart for Gilbert (3-2) in the seventh as Bobby Witt, Jr. led off with a walk and reached second on a Vinnie Pasquantino groundout to second base. Salvador Perez then reached on an intentional walk, and scored two batters later when Velázquez sent a 398-foot blast to left field. Maikel Garcia added to Kansas City’s lead with an RBI single in the eighth. Luke Raley homered for Seattle.ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Pedro Pagés had a three-run double for his first MLB hit and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6. Kevin Pillar had three hits and Logan O’Hoppe had a three-run homer in the fourth inning as the Angels fell to 1-5 on their current homestand despite rallying from an early five-run deficit. The Halos are a major-league worst 5-16 at home. Burleson also had three hits as he homered for the fourth time in 16 games after not having one in his first 19.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years. Ohtani says he is sleeping better after he had struggled to get proper rest amid his former interpreter’s gambling scandal this spring.DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic was presented with his third NBA MVP award before the game, then scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 Tuesday night. That gives the Nuggets a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday night in Minneapolis. The Nuggets became the first home team to win a game in this Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards was limited to 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting for Minnesota.NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5. The Knicks rebounded from a blowout loss on Sunday and guaranteed themselves at least one more game at Madison Square Garden in front of their roaring fans who have been aching to see big games in late spring again. Josh Hart had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Deuce McBride scored 17 points after he was inserted into the starting lineup. The No. 2-seeded Knicks can win the series Friday night at Indiana. Game 7, if necessary, would be Sunday afternoon.UNDATED (AP) — The first full week of the upcoming college football season will feature a Saturday tripleheader on ABC, including Texas A&amp;M hosting Notre Dame in prime time. ESPN announced its major matchups for Week 0 and Week 1 on Tuesday as part of its presentation to advertisers in New York. The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko’s first game as Texas A&amp;M’s head coach. College GameDay will also originate from College Station, Texas, that day for the first time since 2018. ABC’s other Saturday Week 1 games include Clemson facing Georgia in Atlanta at 12 p.m. EDT and Florida hosting Miami at 3:30 p.m.FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room. Cousins was one of the biggest free-agent signings of the offseason, getting a $180 million, four-year deal with the Falcons that includes $100 million in guaranteed money. Then, in the most shocking decision of the draft, the Falcons selected Penix with the No. 8 overall selection. Cousins didn’t exactly endorse the selection of Penix, dodging a question about whether he would’ve signed with the Falcons if he knew they were planning to draft another quarterback in the first round. But Cousins says he's ready to make a potentially uncomfortable situation work for the Falcons.LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — North Carolina State, Baylor and Texas will be among the eight teams in the field for the 2025 Maui Invitational. The tournament field also will include Oregon, Seton Hall, Southern California, UNLV and host Chaminade. The tournament returns to the Lahaina Civic Center this November after being played in Honolulu last year following a series of fires that killed 101 people and decimated the town of Lahaina. The 2025 bracket will be played Nov. 24-26. N.C. State is coming off the program’s fourth trip to the Final Four following an unexpected run through the ACC Tournament. Baylor is one of four teams to win at least one game in the NCAA Tournament the last five years, including a run to the 2021 national championship.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas. Butker also addressed the women in the audience, arguing their “most important title” should be that of “homemaker.” Butker has made his conservative Catholic beliefs well known. The Chiefs declined to comment on the commencement address.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — There's a lot of uncertainty about Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. Only some of it involves his golf. Woods says he is still talking with the PGA of America about whether he has the time to serve as Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black. Woods didn't have a lot to offer about his role on the PGA Tour as it tries to negotiate with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf on a potential investment deal. As for his game? He says he needs to figure out how to play four good rounds instead of two.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce in a stunning development as the PGA Championship nears. Court records in Palm Beach County, Florida, showed the petition for dissolution of marriage against Erica Stoll was filed Monday. That's one day after McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship for his 26th career PGA Tour victory. McIlroy's management team confirms the divorce filing and says he won't comment to make sure this time is respectful and amicable. The petition for divorce described the marriage as irretrievably broken and asked that a prenuptial agreement signed about a month before their 2017 wedding be enforced. The prenuptial agreement was sealed.TUESDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal Washington 6 Chicago White Sox 3Final Miami 1 Detroit 0Final Chicago White Sox 4 Washington 0Final St. Louis 7 L.A. Angels 6AMERICAN LEAGUEToronto at Baltimore 6:35 p.m. (Postponed)Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Minnesota 1Final Boston 5 Tampa Bay 4Final Cleveland 7 Texas 4Final Houston 2 Oakland 1Final Kansas City 4 Seattle 2NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 4 N.Y. Mets 0Final Atlanta 7 Chicago Cubs 0Final Milwaukee 4 Pittsburgh 3Final Cincinnati 6 Arizona 2Final Colorado 6 San Diego 3Final L.A. Dodgers 10 San Francisco 2NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal New York 121 Indiana 91Final Denver 112 Minnesota 97NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal Boston 2 Florida 1