EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy to be their offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports that emerged Tuesday.

Nagy spent the past three seasons in that role with Kansas City, including helping the Chiefs win the Super Bowl in the 2023 season and reach the title game in 2024. Nagy coached Chicago from 2018-21 after several years working under Andy Reid in Kansas City and Philadelphia.

He is the second major addition for new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-coach-john-harbaugh-ea445b8f50fc7e55fae9c483830b71da">Giants coach John Harbaugh’s</a>&nbsp;staff after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-defensive-coordinator-dennard-wilson-930ada9af0b64bf0ea8cae1230a51f21">Dennard Wilson was hired</a>&nbsp;to be defensive coordinator. Todd Monken was the favorite to run the offense before he got his first NFL head coaching job when the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/browns-monken-stefanski-6b9860cf0a113bbb2e37a09db7b5fe02">Cleveland Browns hired him</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770134978630.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy stands on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy stands on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy to be their offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports that emerged Tuesday.Nagy spent the past three seasons in that role with Kansas City, including helping the Chiefs win the Super Bowl in the 2023 season and reach the title game in 2024. Nagy coached Chicago from 2018-21 after several years working under Andy Reid in Kansas City and Philadelphia.He is the second major addition for new&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-coach-john-harbaugh-ea445b8f50fc7e55fae9c483830b71da">Giants coach John Harbaugh’s</a>&nbsp;staff after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-defensive-coordinator-dennard-wilson-930ada9af0b64bf0ea8cae1230a51f21">Dennard Wilson was hired</a>&nbsp;to be defensive coordinator. Todd Monken was the favorite to run the offense before he got his first NFL head coaching job when the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/browns-monken-stefanski-6b9860cf0a113bbb2e37a09db7b5fe02">Cleveland Browns hired him</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🏈 Giants are hiring former Chiefs OC Matt Nagy, reports say

🎧🏀 KU picks up road win at Texas Tech; ⚾ Royals have new TV deal for 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 19 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 for his only field goals of the second half, and the 11th-ranked Jayhawks overcame a late nine-point deficit to beat No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61 on Monday night.

Peterson, who played a season-high 35 minutes, hit a 3 from the right corner with 1:20 left to tie the game at 61. His next one, with 44 seconds remaining, put the Jayhawks (17-5, 7-2 Big 12) ahead to stay in their sixth consecutive win.

The Red Raiders (16-6, 6-3), playing without starting point guard Christian Anderson, had a 59-50 lead with 6:05 to go after a jumper by LeJuan Watts. But they made only one of their last 12 shots while Kansas closed on a 14-2 run.

Melvin Council Jr. had 16 points, Flory Bidunga scored 14 and Bryson Tiller grabbed 10 rebounds for Kansas.

Watts had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Texas Tech, which beat Kansas in each of the previous two seasons under coach Grant McCasland after never before winning consecutive games in the 53-game series. The Red Raiders had been 11-0 at home this season.

Donovan Atwell had 12 points on four 3s for Texas Tech, including bookend 3s during an 11-0 run early in the second half for a six-point lead.

Anderson, who averages 19.6 points per game and leads the Big 12 with 7.5 assists, missed the game because of illness. He was in uniform and was riding a stationary bicycle early in the second half, but never played.

Texas Tech visits West Virginia on Sunday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770119610569.jpeg" alt="Kansas guard Darryn Peterson looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas guard Darryn Peterson looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)</figcaption>
 </figure>LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 19 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 for his only field goals of the second half, and the 11th-ranked Jayhawks overcame a late nine-point deficit to beat No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61 on Monday night.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nice with it <a href="https://t.co/ZwTWvG212F">pic.twitter.com/ZwTWvG212F</a>&mdash; Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/2018561094818890202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Peterson, who played a season-high 35 minutes, hit a 3 from the right corner with 1:20 left to tie the game at 61. His next one, with 44 seconds remaining, put the Jayhawks (17-5, 7-2 Big 12) ahead to stay in their sixth consecutive win.The Red Raiders (16-6, 6-3), playing without starting point guard Christian Anderson, had a 59-50 lead with 6:05 to go after a jumper by LeJuan Watts. But they made only one of their last 12 shots while Kansas closed on a 14-2 run.Melvin Council Jr. had 16 points, Flory Bidunga scored 14 and Bryson Tiller grabbed 10 rebounds for Kansas.Watts had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Texas Tech, which beat Kansas in each of the previous two seasons under coach Grant McCasland after never before winning consecutive games in the 53-game series. The Red Raiders had been 11-0 at home this season.Donovan Atwell had 12 points on four 3s for Texas Tech, including bookend 3s during an 11-0 run early in the second half for a six-point lead.Anderson, who averages 19.6 points per game and leads the Big 12 with 7.5 assists, missed the game because of illness. He was in uniform and was riding a stationary bicycle early in the second half, but never played.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas hosts Utah on Saturday.Texas Tech visits West Virginia on Sunday.

🏀 Darryn Peterson hits two late 3s as KU wins at Texas Tech

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that all Royals games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball on Royals.TV for the 2026 season.

Royals games will be available on cable and satellite television, as well as through the MLB App.

“This is a big win for our fans,” Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said. “MLB pioneered and remains the leader in delivering high-quality sports content to streamers, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to bring our exciting team to a broader audience. Reach is paramount to what we do, and our games will continue to be in all the places fans are used to watching, plus hopefully some more.”

MLB pioneered direct-to-consumer sports programming and continues to lead the industry in production quality and innovation. According to MLB, fans of teams that have joined its production model have maintained access through cable, satellite and streaming platforms, with many gaining expanded viewing options.

Fans who live inside the Royals’ home television territory will be able to purchase a Royals.TV in-market streaming package for $99.99 per year through MLB.com or the MLB App. Subscriptions for the 2026 season will be available later this month. Fans can sign up for more information at royals.com/watch.

Out-of-market fans can watch Royals games with an MLB.TV subscription, priced at $149.99 per year.

Royals broadcasts will continue to feature the same on-air team, including Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg on play-by-play, Rex Hudler and Jeremy Guthrie as analysts, and Joel Goldberg and Jeff Montgomery handling pregame and postgame coverage.

In addition to television and streaming options, Royals fans in the Hutchinson market can once again hear every game on KWBW Radio at 1450 AM and 98.5 FM throughout the season.

Additional details are available on the Royals.TV FAQ page at <a href="http://royals.com/watch">royals.com/watch</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770064585192.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that all Royals games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball on Royals.TV for the 2026 season.Royals games will be available on cable and satellite television, as well as through the MLB App.“This is a big win for our fans,” Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said. “MLB pioneered and remains the leader in delivering high-quality sports content to streamers, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to bring our exciting team to a broader audience. Reach is paramount to what we do, and our games will continue to be in all the places fans are used to watching, plus hopefully some more.”MLB pioneered direct-to-consumer sports programming and continues to lead the industry in production quality and innovation. According to MLB, fans of teams that have joined its production model have maintained access through cable, satellite and streaming platforms, with many gaining expanded viewing options.Fans who live inside the Royals’ home television territory will be able to purchase a Royals.TV in-market streaming package for $99.99 per year through MLB.com or the MLB App. Subscriptions for the 2026 season will be available later this month. Fans can sign up for more information at royals.com/watch.Out-of-market fans can watch Royals games with an MLB.TV subscription, priced at $149.99 per year.Royals broadcasts will continue to feature the same on-air team, including Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg on play-by-play, Rex Hudler and Jeremy Guthrie as analysts, and Joel Goldberg and Jeff Montgomery handling pregame and postgame coverage.In addition to television and streaming options, Royals fans in the Hutchinson market can once again hear every game on KWBW Radio at 1450 AM and 98.5 FM throughout the season.Additional details are available on the Royals.TV FAQ page at <a href="http://royals.com/watch">royals.com/watch</a>.

⚾ MLB to produce and distribute local games for Royals in 2026

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHMY-FM (93.1)

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHUT-FM (102.9)

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)

Hutch High GBB/BBB at Maize South, 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)

HutchCC WBB/MBB vs. Barton, 5:15 p.m. pregame, 5:30 p.m. tipoff (KHUT, KWBW)



Hutch High GBB/BBB at Salina South, 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)

K-State MBB at TCU, 12 p.m. pregame, 1 p.m. tipoff (KHMY) HutchCC WBB/MBB at Cowley, 3:45 p.m. pregame, 4 p.m. tipoff (KHUT)

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHMY-FM (93.1)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHUT-FM (102.9)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)<h2>Monday, Feb. 2</h2>Dragon Talk, 6-7 p.m. (KWBW)<h2>Tuesday, Feb. 3</h2>Hutch High GBB/BBB at Maize South, 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW) <h2>Wednesday, Feb. 4</h2>HutchCC WBB/MBB vs. Barton, 5:15 p.m. pregame, 5:30 p.m. tipoff (KHUT, KWBW) <h2>Thursday, Feb. 5</h2>Jerome Tang Show, 7-8 p.m. (KHMY)<h2>Friday, Feb. 6</h2>

Hutch High GBB/BBB at Salina South, 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)<h2>Saturday, Feb. 7</h2>K-State MBB at TCU, 12 p.m. pregame, 1 p.m. tipoff (KHMY) HutchCC WBB/MBB at Cowley, 3:45 p.m. pregame, 4 p.m. tipoff (KHUT) <h2>Sunday, Feb. 8</h2>No broadcast scheduled

Eagle Media sports broadcast schedule for Feb. 2-Feb. 8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, Mark Turgeon has been named the head coach of Kansas City men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season, UMKC Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin announced on Sunday. Turgeon is the program's ninth head coach since elevating to Division I in 1987-88. 

"We are delighted to welcome Coach Turgeon and his wife Ann to the Roo family. It's exciting to have them both back home in the Midwest," Martin said. "Coach Turgeon brings a wealth of credibility and success for our fan base, alumni, donors and key stakeholders throughout Kansas City. This will undoubtedly be an exciting and rewarding era for our Roo basketball program." 

It will be something of a homecoming for Turgeon, who was raised in Topeka, Kansas, and was a four-year letterwinner for the University of Kansas men's basketball program, qualifying for four NCAA Tournaments and making a Final Four run in 1986. Turgeon also spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Kansas and seven years as the head coach at nearby Wichita State, lifting the Shockers into national relevance. 

"It is an honor to be returning home and to be trusted to build a winning tradition with Kansas City men's basketball," Turgeon said. "It was obvious through our initial conversations that I could build a strong partnership with Dr. Martin and Chancellor Agrawal. I've always had a great love for Kansas City, and I believe that this city deserves a team that reflects its championship culture. There is so much untapped potential and with the full strength of the Kansas City community behind us, we will be able to elevate this program to new heights." 

Turgeon arrives in Kansas City with one of the best resumes in college basketball. A 2024 inductee into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, he brings 24 years of head coaching experience and a career winning percentage of .634 between stops at Maryland, Texas A&amp;M, Wichita State and Jacksonville State. 

"We are thrilled to welcome a new leader for Kansas City's Division I basketball program at such an exciting time for our university and city," UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal said. "Coach Turgeon brings the vision, record and competitive drive that align perfectly with our commitment to excellence – on the court, in the classroom and in the community. His hiring is part of our broader investments in elevating the university and strengthening programs that bring pride and momentum to our campus. We believe this is the start of a new chapter will raise the profile of our program and make our university community proud." 

Across his 24 seasons as a head coach, Turgeon has amassed a 476-275 overall record, which puts him in the  top 30 in career wins among active Division One head coaches. He has taken teams to the NCAA Tournament 10 times with a pair of Sweet 16 appearances and winning records in 21 of his 24 years on the sidelines. 

Throughout his career, Turgeon has displayed a knack for attracting and developing professional-level talent. He has coached 11 future NBA draft picks including Alex Len, the fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft. 

Turgeon's most recent head coaching tenure was spent at the University of Maryland from 2011-21, finishing with a winning record in all 11 seasons. He led the Terrapins through the transition from the ACC to the Big Ten, earning 2015 Big Ten Coach of the Year honors and finishing top-three in the Big Ten standings four times.  

His 2015-16 squad finished 27-9, advancing to the Sweet 16 as a five-seed with wins over South Dakota State and Hawaii. In 2019-20, the Terrapins compiled a 24-7 record and won the Big Ten regular season title, compiling four wins over nationally ranked opponents throughout the season. In total, Turgeon-led Maryland squads qualified for the NCAA Tournament five times, advancing past the first round in four seasons. 

From 2007-12, Turgeon manned the sidelines at Texas A&amp;M, compiling a 97-40 overall record and finishing top four in the Big 12 in each of his final three seasons. His squads earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament all four years, advancing past the first round three times.  

Turgeon took over at Wichita State prior to the 2000-01 season, and what followed was a turnaround that made the Shockers one of the biggest names in the Missouri Valley Conference. Turgeon took over a program that had just two winning seasons in the past 11 years and went .500-or-better in 6 of his 8 seasons at the helm, compiling three 20-win seasons. 

Following three-straight NIT bids from 2003-05, Turgeon's Wichita State squad broke through in 2005-06, winning the Missouri Valley regular season championship and qualifying for program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in nearly 20 years. The seventh-seeded Shockers took down No. 10 Seton Hall and No. 2 Tennessee in the first and second rounds, reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1981. 

Turgeon's head coaching career began at Jacksonville State in 1998, leading an incredible turnaround between his first and second seasons. After going 8-18 in his first year, the Gamecocks went 17-11 in 1999-2000 and finished third in the Trans America Athletic Conference standings. 

Turgeon earned his stripes as an assistant coach from 1987-98, spending time at Kansas and Oregon before gaining NBA coaching experience with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a member of the 1988 Kansas coaching staff that led the Jayhawks to a national title and aided Oregon to three-in-a-row winning seasons for the first time in 20 years. 

At the University of Kansas, Turgeon played under Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown. He was the first player in Kansas history to play in four consecutive NCAA tournaments and was a team captain during his junior and senior campaigns. Turgeon led the Jayhawks to the 1986 Final Four as well as Big Eight Conference regular season and tournament titles, earning Big Eight All-Academic Team honors in 1986 and All-Freshman honors in 1984. 

Turgeon was born and raised in Topeka, attending Hayden High School and capturing state championship titles in 1982 and 1983. He was named to the All-State Tournament team in both seasons and was a First Team All-State honoree his senior year. Turgeon is a member of the Topeka Sports Hall of Fam and the Hayden High School Hall of Fame. 

Turgeon earned his bachelor's degree in personnel administration from Kansas in 1987. He is married to Ann Fowler Turgeon, and the pair have three children: Will, Leo and Ella. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1770041555973.png" alt="(Courtesy Kansas City Athletic Communications)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSKANSAS CITY, Mo. – One of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, Mark Turgeon has been named the head coach of Kansas City men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season, UMKC Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin announced on Sunday. Turgeon is the program's ninth head coach since elevating to Division I in 1987-88. "We are delighted to welcome Coach Turgeon and his wife Ann to the Roo family. It's exciting to have them both back home in the Midwest," Martin said. "Coach Turgeon brings a wealth of credibility and success for our fan base, alumni, donors and key stakeholders throughout Kansas City. This will undoubtedly be an exciting and rewarding era for our Roo basketball program." It will be something of a homecoming for Turgeon, who was raised in Topeka, Kansas, and was a four-year letterwinner for the University of Kansas men's basketball program, qualifying for four NCAA Tournaments and making a Final Four run in 1986. Turgeon also spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Kansas and seven years as the head coach at nearby Wichita State, lifting the Shockers into national relevance. "It is an honor to be returning home and to be trusted to build a winning tradition with Kansas City men's basketball," Turgeon said. "It was obvious through our initial conversations that I could build a strong partnership with Dr. Martin and Chancellor Agrawal. I've always had a great love for Kansas City, and I believe that this city deserves a team that reflects its championship culture. There is so much untapped potential and with the full strength of the Kansas City community behind us, we will be able to elevate this program to new heights." Turgeon arrives in Kansas City with one of the best resumes in college basketball. A 2024 inductee into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, he brings 24 years of head coaching experience and a career winning percentage of .634 between stops at Maryland, Texas A&amp;M, Wichita State and Jacksonville State. "We are thrilled to welcome a new leader for Kansas City's Division I basketball program at such an exciting time for our university and city," UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal said. "Coach Turgeon brings the vision, record and competitive drive that align perfectly with our commitment to excellence – on the court, in the classroom and in the community. His hiring is part of our broader investments in elevating the university and strengthening programs that bring pride and momentum to our campus. We believe this is the start of a new chapter will raise the profile of our program and make our university community proud." Across his 24 seasons as a head coach, Turgeon has amassed a 476-275 overall record, which puts him in the top 30 in career wins among active Division One head coaches. He has taken teams to the NCAA Tournament 10 times with a pair of Sweet 16 appearances and winning records in 21 of his 24 years on the sidelines. Throughout his career, Turgeon has displayed a knack for attracting and developing professional-level talent. He has coached 11 future NBA draft picks including Alex Len, the fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft. Turgeon's most recent head coaching tenure was spent at the University of Maryland from 2011-21, finishing with a winning record in all 11 seasons. He led the Terrapins through the transition from the ACC to the Big Ten, earning 2015 Big Ten Coach of the Year honors and finishing top-three in the Big Ten standings four times. His 2015-16 squad finished 27-9, advancing to the Sweet 16 as a five-seed with wins over South Dakota State and Hawaii. In 2019-20, the Terrapins compiled a 24-7 record and won the Big Ten regular season title, compiling four wins over nationally ranked opponents throughout the season. In total, Turgeon-led Maryland squads qualified for the NCAA Tournament five times, advancing past the first round in four seasons. From 2007-12, Turgeon manned the sidelines at Texas A&amp;M, compiling a 97-40 overall record and finishing top four in the Big 12 in each of his final three seasons. His squads earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament all four years, advancing past the first round three times. Turgeon took over at Wichita State prior to the 2000-01 season, and what followed was a turnaround that made the Shockers one of the biggest names in the Missouri Valley Conference. Turgeon took over a program that had just two winning seasons in the past 11 years and went .500-or-better in 6 of his 8 seasons at the helm, compiling three 20-win seasons. Following three-straight NIT bids from 2003-05, Turgeon's Wichita State squad broke through in 2005-06, winning the Missouri Valley regular season championship and qualifying for program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in nearly 20 years. The seventh-seeded Shockers took down No. 10 Seton Hall and No. 2 Tennessee in the first and second rounds, reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1981. Turgeon's head coaching career began at Jacksonville State in 1998, leading an incredible turnaround between his first and second seasons. After going 8-18 in his first year, the Gamecocks went 17-11 in 1999-2000 and finished third in the Trans America Athletic Conference standings. Turgeon earned his stripes as an assistant coach from 1987-98, spending time at Kansas and Oregon before gaining NBA coaching experience with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a member of the 1988 Kansas coaching staff that led the Jayhawks to a national title and aided Oregon to three-in-a-row winning seasons for the first time in 20 years. At the University of Kansas, Turgeon played under Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown. He was the first player in Kansas history to play in four consecutive NCAA tournaments and was a team captain during his junior and senior campaigns. Turgeon led the Jayhawks to the 1986 Final Four as well as Big Eight Conference regular season and tournament titles, earning Big Eight All-Academic Team honors in 1986 and All-Freshman honors in 1984. Turgeon was born and raised in Topeka, attending Hayden High School and capturing state championship titles in 1982 and 1983. He was named to the All-State Tournament team in both seasons and was a First Team All-State honoree his senior year. Turgeon is a member of the Topeka Sports Hall of Fam and the Hayden High School Hall of Fame. Turgeon earned his bachelor's degree in personnel administration from Kansas in 1987. He is married to Ann Fowler Turgeon, and the pair have three children: Will, Leo and Ella.

Turgeon named Head Basketball Coach at UMKC

🎧🏀 Iowa State routs K-State 🏀 WSU men lose to Tulsa 🏀 HutchCC splits at Seward County

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8 Iowa beat Kansas State 95-61 on Sunday.

The Cyclones (20-2, 7-2 Big 12 Conference) got 18 points from Milan Momcilovic, 16 from Tamin Lipsey, 13 from Killyan Toure and 11 from Nate Heise en route to their fourth consecutive win.

They handed the Wildcats (10-12, 1-8 Big 12) their worst loss under coach Jerome Tang, who was hired ahead of the 2023 season.

Iowa State used two big runs in the first half to build a 29-point lead at the break. The second was a suffocating 25-4 run that covered nearly five minutes.

The Cyclones held the Wildcats to a season-low 21 points in the first half. The Wildcats shot just 31% from the field and matched their largest halftime deficit of the season. It swelled to 39 points in the second half.

P.J. Haggerty led Kansas State with 23 points and nine rebounds. Since transferring from Memphis, Haggerty has scored in double digits in all 22 of Kansas State’s games this season.

David Castillo added 11 points, including a 4-of-10 performance beyond the arc, for the Wildcats.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1769989774899.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics" />
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8 Iowa beat Kansas State 95-61 on Sunday.The Cyclones (20-2, 7-2 Big 12 Conference) got 18 points from Milan Momcilovic, 16 from Tamin Lipsey, 13 from Killyan Toure and 11 from Nate Heise en route to their fourth consecutive win.They handed the Wildcats (10-12, 1-8 Big 12) their worst loss under coach Jerome Tang, who was hired ahead of the 2023 season.Iowa State used two big runs in the first half to build a 29-point lead at the break. The second was a suffocating 25-4 run that covered nearly five minutes.The Cyclones held the Wildcats to a season-low 21 points in the first half. The Wildcats shot just 31% from the field and matched their largest halftime deficit of the season. It swelled to 39 points in the second half.P.J. Haggerty led Kansas State with 23 points and nine rebounds. Since transferring from Memphis, Haggerty has scored in double digits in all 22 of Kansas State’s games this season.David Castillo added 11 points, including a 4-of-10 performance beyond the arc, for the Wildcats.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State: Visits TCU on Saturday.Iowa State: Hosts Baylor on Saturday.

🏀 K-State suffers 34-point loss to No. 8 Iowa State

🎧🏀 Blue Dragon Rewind: HutchCC at Seward County

LIBERAL, Kan. — No. 25 Seward (15-7, 10-6) used hot three-point shooting to hand Hutchinson (10-12, 5-11) its sixth-straight loss.

The Dragons led for 33 seconds after a quick 5-0 run put Hutchinson up 5-4 a little less than 90 seconds into the game.

The Saints used six first-half threes to build a 30-23 halftime advantage.

Seward finished with 12 triples, five of them from Korbin Dowdell, on 41.4% shooting from deep.

The Dragons made seven three-pointers and shot just 31.8% from distance.

The Saints led by as many as 21 halfway through the second half.

For the third-straight game, the Dragons were without leading scorer Kyrell Shaw.

Shaw (21.8 points per game) has been sidelined with an injury.

Anthony Alston led Hutchinson with 17 points. Bobby Cannon (14) and Daleron Thomas (13) also scored in double figures.

Thomas and Alston hit threes on back-to-back possessions to pull Hutchinson within 10 with 2:46 left, but Seward outscored the Dragons 13-7 to close the game.

Dowdell went 5-of-7 from deep and scored 15 of his 17 from distance.

Antonio Williams Jr. led Seward with 22 points.

Hutchinson returns home Wednesday, Feb. 4, to face Barton at 7:30 p.m.

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 </figure>LIBERAL, Kan. — No. 25 Seward (15-7, 10-6) used hot three-point shooting to hand Hutchinson (10-12, 5-11) its sixth-straight loss.The Dragons led for 33 seconds after a quick 5-0 run put Hutchinson up 5-4 a little less than 90 seconds into the game.From there, it was all Seward.The Saints used six first-half threes to build a 30-23 halftime advantage.Seward finished with 12 triples, five of them from Korbin Dowdell, on 41.4% shooting from deep.The Dragons made seven three-pointers and shot just 31.8% from distance.The Saints led by as many as 21 halfway through the second half.For the third-straight game, the Dragons were without leading scorer Kyrell Shaw.Shaw (21.8 points per game) has been sidelined with an injury.Anthony Alston led Hutchinson with 17 points. Bobby Cannon (14) and Daleron Thomas (13) also scored in double figures.Thomas and Alston hit threes on back-to-back possessions to pull Hutchinson within 10 with 2:46 left, but Seward outscored the Dragons 13-7 to close the game.FINAL: Seward 73 Hutchinson 57Dowdell went 5-of-7 from deep and scored 15 of his 17 from distance.Antonio Williams Jr. led Seward with 22 points.Hutchinson returns home Wednesday, Feb. 4, to face Barton at 7:30 p.m.

🏀 MBB: Dragons drop sixth straight

LIBERAL, Kan. — No. 20 Hutchinson (17-5, 12-4) shook off a slow start to defeat Seward (14-8, 9-7) Saturday on the road.

The Dragons trailed 14-2 with a little more than three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Hutchinson shot just 22.2% in the opening frame as Seward took an 18-10 advantage after one.

The Dragons outscored the Saints by eight in the second quarter to tie things up at 27 headed into the break.

Hutchinson then built an 11-point lead late in the third quarter before Seward came storming back.

The Saints pulled within one with 1:33 left in the contest.

Hutchinson scored the game's final five points to win 66-60.

KaMyra Barber led all scorers with 21 points. She hit a career-high four triples and went 4-of-4 from distance after starting the game 0-1.

Kaia Smith scored 12 points off the bench for Hutchinson.

Trinitee Holmes led Seward with 13 points.

Hutchinson held the league's top scorer, Avery Marchino, to 5-of-13 shooting and 12 points.

The Dragons are home Wednesday, Feb. 4, to face Barton at 5:30 p.m.

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 </figure>LIBERAL, Kan. — No. 20 Hutchinson (17-5, 12-4) shook off a slow start to defeat Seward (14-8, 9-7) Saturday on the road.The Dragons trailed 14-2 with a little more than three minutes remaining in the first quarter.Hutchinson shot just 22.2% in the opening frame as Seward took an 18-10 advantage after one.The Dragons outscored the Saints by eight in the second quarter to tie things up at 27 headed into the break.Hutchinson then built an 11-point lead late in the third quarter before Seward came storming back.The Saints pulled within one with 1:33 left in the contest.Hutchinson scored the game's final five points to win 66-60.FINAL: Hutchinson 66 Seward 60KaMyra Barber led all scorers with 21 points. She hit a career-high four triples and went 4-of-4 from distance after starting the game 0-1.Kaia Smith scored 12 points off the bench for Hutchinson.Trinitee Holmes led Seward with 13 points.Hutchinson held the league's top scorer, Avery Marchino, to 5-of-13 shooting and 12 points.The Dragons are home Wednesday, Feb. 4, to face Barton at 5:30 p.m.

🏀 WBB: No. 20 Hutchinson shakes slow start

MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hutchinson High girls and boys basketball teams wrapped up their runs at the McPherson tournaments Saturday, with the girls finishing sixth in the Mid-America Classic and the boys placing fourth in the McPherson Invitational.

Hutchinson held a narrow lead at halftime but could not close out Shawnee Mission East, falling 47-41 in the consolation bracket fifth-place game of the Mid-America Classic.

The Salthawks led 21-20 at the break before the Lancers took control in the second half and sealed the win at the free-throw line down the stretch.

Ava Krone led Hutchinson with 12 points and six rebounds, shooting 4 of 5 from the field and a perfect 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Danai Morgan added 10 points for the Salthawks.

Shawnee Mission East was paced by Paige Stanfield, who scored a game-high 18 points.

Tenley Keeton was named to the All-Tournament team.

In the McPherson Invitational third-place game, Hutchinson battled shorthanded but was eventually worn down by Overland Park Blue Valley, which pulled away late for a 44-29 victory.

The Salthawks, playing without three players who left the team for personal reasons, stayed within striking distance through three quarters. Blue Valley closed the game with an 11-3 run in the final period to secure the win.

Junior Lamar Govain led Hutchinson with 18 points, while Larry Jeremiah Jr. added eight. Enock Rodriguez paced the Tigers with 14 points.

Lamar Govain was named to the All-Tournament team.

Hutchinson will return to action Tuesday when both teams travel to Maize to face Maize South.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607562367682.jpeg" alt="Hutch High girls take 6th in MAC Tourney while boys take home 4th place." />
 <figcaption>Hutch High girls take 6th in MAC Tourney while boys take home 4th place.</figcaption>
 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hutchinson High girls and boys basketball teams wrapped up their runs at the McPherson tournaments Saturday, with the girls finishing sixth in the Mid-America Classic and the boys placing fourth in the McPherson Invitational.Girls recap:
Hutchinson held a narrow lead at halftime but could not close out Shawnee Mission East, falling 47-41 in the consolation bracket fifth-place game of the Mid-America Classic.The Salthawks led 21-20 at the break before the Lancers took control in the second half and sealed the win at the free-throw line down the stretch.Ava Krone led Hutchinson with 12 points and six rebounds, shooting 4 of 5 from the field and a perfect 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Danai Morgan added 10 points for the Salthawks.Shawnee Mission East was paced by Paige Stanfield, who scored a game-high 18 points.Tenley Keeton was named to the All-Tournament team.Boys recap:
In the McPherson Invitational third-place game, Hutchinson battled shorthanded but was eventually worn down by Overland Park Blue Valley, which pulled away late for a 44-29 victory.The Salthawks, playing without three players who left the team for personal reasons, stayed within striking distance through three quarters. Blue Valley closed the game with an 11-3 run in the final period to secure the win.Junior Lamar Govain led Hutchinson with 18 points, while Larry Jeremiah Jr. added eight. Enock Rodriguez paced the Tigers with 14 points.Lamar Govain was named to the All-Tournament team.Hutchinson will return to action Tuesday when both teams travel to Maize to face Maize South.

🏀 Hutch High  girls finish 6th in Mid-America Classic; Boys take 4th in McPherson Invitational on Saturday

WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State women's basketball couldn't overcome a blazing hot-shooting UAB squad Saturday afternoon, falling 83-65 inside Charles Koch Arena.

The Shockers (5-17, 2-7 American) saw four players score in double figures, led by Abby Cater, who finished with 13 points and three rebounds. Taya Davis contributed a season-high 11 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Jaida McDonald added 10 points with four rebounds, while Treasure Thompson chipped in 12 points and six boards.

UAB (8-13, 1-8 American) caught fire from long range and never cooled off, shooting 54.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Blazers were led by Cali Smallwood, who poured in a game-high 25 points, including seven three-pointers, and Molly Moffitt, who added 10 points and seven rebounds. Sofia Munoz contributed an efficient 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and Monae' Duffy scored nine points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds.

Wichita State stayed close early, trailing just 19-18 after the first quarter, thanks to early scoring from Davis and Thompson. UAB began to create separation in the second period, building a double-digit advantage and carrying a 44-33 lead into halftime after shooting nearly 70 percent in the second frame.

Despite a quick start from McDonald and Thompson after the break, UAB continued to stretch the lead, outscoring the Shockers 25-17 in the third period. Wichita State forced several second-chance opportunities but struggled to convert from three-point range, hitting just 4-of-17 from beyond the arc for the game.

Inside, Wichita State held a narrow 38-30 advantage in points in the paint and outscored UAB 14-12 on second-chance points, but the visitors' perimeter efficiency proved decisive.

The Shockers return to action on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena for their National Girls and Women in Sports Day game.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769912526584.png" alt="(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletic Communications)" />
 <figcaption>(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletic Communications)</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSWICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State women's basketball couldn't overcome a blazing hot-shooting UAB squad Saturday afternoon, falling 83-65 inside Charles Koch Arena.The Shockers (5-17, 2-7 American) saw four players score in double figures, led by Abby Cater, who finished with 13 points and three rebounds. Taya Davis contributed a season-high 11 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Jaida McDonald added 10 points with four rebounds, while Treasure Thompson chipped in 12 points and six boards.UAB (8-13, 1-8 American) caught fire from long range and never cooled off, shooting 54.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Blazers were led by Cali Smallwood, who poured in a game-high 25 points, including seven three-pointers, and Molly Moffitt, who added 10 points and seven rebounds. Sofia Munoz contributed an efficient 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and Monae' Duffy scored nine points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds.Wichita State stayed close early, trailing just 19-18 after the first quarter, thanks to early scoring from Davis and Thompson. UAB began to create separation in the second period, building a double-digit advantage and carrying a 44-33 lead into halftime after shooting nearly 70 percent in the second frame.Despite a quick start from McDonald and Thompson after the break, UAB continued to stretch the lead, outscoring the Shockers 25-17 in the third period. Wichita State forced several second-chance opportunities but struggled to convert from three-point range, hitting just 4-of-17 from beyond the arc for the game.Inside, Wichita State held a narrow 38-30 advantage in points in the paint and outscored UAB 14-12 on second-chance points, but the visitors' perimeter efficiency proved decisive.The Shockers return to action on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena for their National Girls and Women in Sports Day game.

Shockers fall to Blazers despite balanced effort 

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.

Bryson Tiller had career-high 21 points and seven rebounds for Kansas (16-5, 6-2 Big 12).

Although the Jayhawks led by as many as 21 points, BYU stayed within striking distance in the second half, cutting the lead to six as the clock ticked under two minutes to go. Kansas outscored the Cougars 8-4 in the final minute to withstand the late rally.

Richie Saunders scored a career-high 33 for BYU (17-4, 5-3). His six three-pointers tied a career-high.

Kansas carried a 20-point lead into halftime, shooting 64.3% from the field. That included 18 points from Peterson and the Jayhawks made 9 of 12 from beyond the arc.

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, who entered the game averaging a nation-leading 23.6 points, went without a shot until the 11:24 mark in the first half. Dybantsa scored his first basket with 7:22 left in the period, ending a 13-0 run by the Jayhawks with a 3-pointer. He finished with 17 points.

Excitement about the matchup between top prospects Peterson and Dybantsa fizzled when Peterson exited the game a little more than 3 1/2 minutes into the second half. He missed Kansas’ previous game with an ankle sprain and has been limited to just 11 appearances, battling hamstring and calf injuries.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769912256749.jpeg" alt="Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.Bryson Tiller had career-high 21 points and seven rebounds for Kansas (16-5, 6-2 Big 12).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769912317807.jpeg" alt="Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) goes yup to score as BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) goes yup to score as BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>Although the Jayhawks led by as many as 21 points, BYU stayed within striking distance in the second half, cutting the lead to six as the clock ticked under two minutes to go. Kansas outscored the Cougars 8-4 in the final minute to withstand the late rally.Richie Saunders scored a career-high 33 for BYU (17-4, 5-3). His six three-pointers tied a career-high.Kansas carried a 20-point lead into halftime, shooting 64.3% from the field. That included 18 points from Peterson and the Jayhawks made 9 of 12 from beyond the arc.BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, who entered the game averaging a nation-leading 23.6 points, went without a shot until the 11:24 mark in the first half. Dybantsa scored his first basket with 7:22 left in the period, ending a 13-0 run by the Jayhawks with a 3-pointer. He finished with 17 points.Excitement about the matchup between top prospects Peterson and Dybantsa fizzled when Peterson exited the game a little more than 3 1/2 minutes into the second half. He missed Kansas’ previous game with an ankle sprain and has been limited to just 11 appearances, battling hamstring and calf injuries.

Bryson Tiller scores 21, Darryn Peterson adds 20; No. 14 Kansas beats No. 13 BYU 90-82

Location: Greenhouse; Liberal Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn

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Location: Greenhouse; Liberal Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston;&nbsp;Analyst: Daren Dunn

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 </figure><h2>No. 20 HutchCC women at Seward County</h2>Location: Greenhouse; Liberal Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Daren Dunn<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a><h2>HutchCC men at No. 25 Seward County</h2>Location: Greenhouse; Liberal Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston;&nbsp;Analyst: Daren Dunn<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

🎧🏀 LISTEN LIVE: HutchCC at Seward County

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino has agreed to a two-year contract through the 2027 season, pending a physical. The deal covers 2026, plus what would have been his second year of salary arbitration. Pasquantino remains under club control through 2028.

“Vinnie is a premier run producer, a huge part of our team and someone our fans have really connected with,” said Royals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager J.J. Picollo. “We’re proud of the player he’s become, and that he’s earned this contract. We are happy as an organization and for Vinnie personally to have stability moving forward.”

After suffering injuries in 2023 and 2024, Pasquantino in 2025 set career highs in games (160), hits (164), doubles (33), home runs (32), RBI (113) and runs scored (72). He became one of only eight players in Royals history to record at least 30 home runs and 30 doubles in a single season, and he was just the third left-handed hitter to do so, following George Brett in 1985 (38 2B, 30 HR) and John Mayberry in 1975 (38 2B, 34 HR).

Pasquantino’s 32 home runs last season tied for the 10th most in the American League, and his 113 RBI ranked 3rd, behind only Seattle’s Cal Raleigh (125) and New York’s Aaron Judge (114). It marked the 9th-most RBI by a Royal in a single season.

He earned American League Player of the Week honors twice in 2025, from June 2-8 and Aug. 18-24. His three career AL weekly awards are tied with Carlos Beltrán for 6th most in Royals history.

Since making his debut on June 28, 2022, he’s hit 70 home runs with 262 RBI over 424 games, while batting .266. Of his 70 career homers, 35 have given the Royals a lead. His 58 go-ahead RBI since the start of 2024 are the 2nd most in the Majors over that stretch, behind only Judge’s 63.

Pasquantino will be in attendance and available to speak to media at tomorrow’s Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753362703712.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY ROYALSKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino has agreed to a two-year contract through the 2027 season, pending a physical. The deal covers 2026, plus what would have been his second year of salary arbitration. Pasquantino remains under club control through 2028.“Vinnie is a premier run producer, a huge part of our team and someone our fans have really connected with,” said Royals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager J.J. Picollo. “We’re proud of the player he’s become, and that he’s earned this contract. We are happy as an organization and for Vinnie personally to have stability moving forward.”After suffering injuries in 2023 and 2024, Pasquantino in 2025 set career highs in games (160), hits (164), doubles (33), home runs (32), RBI (113) and runs scored (72). He became one of only eight players in Royals history to record at least 30 home runs and 30 doubles in a single season, and he was just the third left-handed hitter to do so, following George Brett in 1985 (38 2B, 30 HR) and John Mayberry in 1975 (38 2B, 34 HR).Pasquantino’s 32 home runs last season tied for the 10th most in the American League, and his 113 RBI ranked 3rd, behind only Seattle’s Cal Raleigh (125) and New York’s Aaron Judge (114). It marked the 9th-most RBI by a Royal in a single season.He earned American League Player of the Week honors twice in 2025, from June 2-8 and Aug. 18-24. His three career AL weekly awards are tied with Carlos Beltrán for 6th most in Royals history.Since making his debut on June 28, 2022, he’s hit 70 home runs with 262 RBI over 424 games, while batting .266. Of his 70 career homers, 35 have given the Royals a lead. His 58 go-ahead RBI since the start of 2024 are the 2nd most in the Majors over that stretch, behind only Judge’s 63.Pasquantino will be in attendance and available to speak to media at tomorrow’s Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals sign Vinnie Pasquantino to two-year contract 

MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hutchinson High girls basketball team put on a record-setting performance Friday afternoon, rolling past Wichita Northwest 70-30 in the consolation bracket semifinal of the Mid-America Classic at McPherson High School.

The Salthawks were powered by a historic outing from junior Tenley Keeton, who posted a double-double while rewriting the tournament record book. Keeton knocked down eight 3-pointers — all coming in the second and third quarters — scored 29 points and tied a Mid-America Classic record with 10 steals.

Keeton’s eight made 3s broke a record first set by McPherson’s Tanner Hein in 2012 and later tied by Taylor Robertson of McPherson in 2015 and Hallie Brittain of Valley Center in 2021. Her 10 steals matched the tournament mark shared by Amy Prose of Little River (1998), Jenny Sherwood of Smoky Valley (2001) and Kristin Frey of Hesston (2004). Keeton’s 29-point effort also moved her into a tie for third place all-time for a junior, alongside Deena Holloway of Moundridge in 1997.

Danai Morgan also delivered a strong all-around performance for Hutchinson, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Hutchinson started slowly, holding just an 8-4 lead after the first quarter, but the Salthawks quickly found their rhythm. They erupted for 25 points in the second quarter and followed with 26 more in the third to put the game out of reach.

Ta’Lyiah Lewis led Wichita Northwest with 10 points.

The Salthawks will have a quick turnaround, returning to the floor Saturday to face Shawnee Mission East, which edged host McPherson 50-47 in the other consolation semifinal. That game is scheduled for an 11:30 a.m. tipoff.

In other Mid-America Classic games Friday, Olathe South upset top-seeded Shawnee Mission South 61-59, while Manhattan defeated Andover Central 73-40 to set up Saturday’s championship and third-place games. McPherson will face Wichita Northwest in the seventh-place contest.

Hutch High vs Shawnee Mission East audio on KWBW Radio at kwbwradio.com and video is available on the McPherson High School Activity YouTube channel.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769858328507.jpeg" alt="Salthawk Girls blitz Wichita NorthWest behind Tenley Keeton record setting preformance." />
 <figcaption>Salthawk Girls blitz Wichita NorthWest behind Tenley Keeton record setting preformance.</figcaption>
 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hutchinson High girls basketball team put on a record-setting performance Friday afternoon, rolling past Wichita Northwest 70-30 in the consolation bracket semifinal of the Mid-America Classic at McPherson High School.The Salthawks were powered by a historic outing from junior Tenley Keeton, who posted a double-double while rewriting the tournament record book. Keeton knocked down eight 3-pointers — all coming in the second and third quarters — scored 29 points and tied a Mid-America Classic record with 10 steals.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769860006997.jpeg" alt="Tenley keeton. junior set a MAC Tournament record with eight 3point baskets and tied the individual game steals record with 10." />
 <figcaption>Tenley keeton. junior set a MAC Tournament record with eight 3point baskets and tied the individual game steals record with 10.</figcaption>
 </figure>Keeton’s eight made 3s broke a record first set by McPherson’s Tanner Hein in 2012 and later tied by Taylor Robertson of McPherson in 2015 and Hallie Brittain of Valley Center in 2021. Her 10 steals matched the tournament mark shared by Amy Prose of Little River (1998), Jenny Sherwood of Smoky Valley (2001) and Kristin Frey of Hesston (2004). Keeton’s 29-point effort also moved her into a tie for third place all-time for a junior, alongside Deena Holloway of Moundridge in 1997.Danai Morgan also delivered a strong all-around performance for Hutchinson, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.Hutchinson started slowly, holding just an 8-4 lead after the first quarter, but the Salthawks quickly found their rhythm. They erupted for 25 points in the second quarter and followed with 26 more in the third to put the game out of reach.Ta’Lyiah Lewis led Wichita Northwest with 10 points.The Salthawks will have a quick turnaround, returning to the floor Saturday to face Shawnee Mission East, which edged host McPherson 50-47 in the other consolation semifinal. That game is scheduled for an 11:30 a.m. tipoff.In other Mid-America Classic games Friday, Olathe South upset top-seeded Shawnee Mission South 61-59, while Manhattan defeated Andover Central 73-40 to set up Saturday’s championship and third-place games. McPherson will face Wichita Northwest in the seventh-place contest.Hutch High vs Shawnee Mission East audio on KWBW Radio at kwbwradio.com and video is available on the McPherson High School Activity YouTube channel.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/neXgVBptlYc?si=hOpY6NAYgX30u0mf" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🏀Salthawk Girls advance in Mid-America Classic consolation bracket with win over Grizzlies

🎧🏀 Hutch High girls drop MAC opener; 🏀 KU hosts BYU in Top 15 showdown Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler rolled to a strong showing on the lanes Thursday, sweeping the varsity boys title and placing second on the girls side in a four-team high school bowling quad at The Alley.

The Crusader boys finished first with a team total of 2,606, pulling away from Hesston (2,415), Wichita Collegiate (2,225) and Andale (2,213). Buhler also produced the top two individual series of the day, led by Stryker Avery’s meet-best 714. Logan Brown followed close behind with a 694 as Buhler placed multiple bowlers in the top tier.

Hesston was paced by Tanner McAllister, who rolled a 669 to finish third overall, and Mario Murillo, who posted a 667 and placed fourth. Those efforts helped the Swathers secure second place in the team standings.

On the girls side, Buhler placed second overall with a team score of 1,880, trailing Andale (1,974) and finishing ahead of Wichita Collegiate (1,711). Cheyann Geesling led Buhler with a 497 series, good for third individually, while Macy Miller added a 468 (7th place) and Aubrey Ewing (9th place) finished with 431.

Junior varsity competition also featured notable performances from Buhler. The Crusader boys won the JV team title with a 2,067 total, led by Nate Nugent’s first-place individual series of 585. KJ Spurlin (499) and Blake Mourn (491) also placed among the top finishers. On the girls JV side, Buhler placed second with a 1,243 team score, paced by Brynn Treaster’s 444 series, which finished second individually.

Buhler High School Bowling Quad
Thursday, Jan. 29 — The Alley, Hutchinson

Junior Varsity Boys — Individuals (Top 5)

Junior Varsity Girls — Individuals (Top 5)

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769612208689.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Buhler Crusader Bowling" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Buhler Crusader Bowling</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler rolled to a strong showing on the lanes Thursday, sweeping the varsity boys title and placing second on the girls side in a four-team high school bowling quad at The Alley.The Crusader boys finished first with a team total of 2,606, pulling away from Hesston (2,415), Wichita Collegiate (2,225) and Andale (2,213). Buhler also produced the top two individual series of the day, led by Stryker Avery’s meet-best 714. Logan Brown followed close behind with a 694 as Buhler placed multiple bowlers in the top tier.Hesston was paced by Tanner McAllister, who rolled a 669 to finish third overall, and Mario Murillo, who posted a 667 and placed fourth. Those efforts helped the Swathers secure second place in the team standings.On the girls side, Buhler placed second overall with a team score of 1,880, trailing Andale (1,974) and finishing ahead of Wichita Collegiate (1,711). Cheyann Geesling led Buhler with a 497 series, good for third individually, while Macy Miller added a 468 (7th place) and Aubrey Ewing (9th place) finished with 431.Junior varsity competition also featured notable performances from Buhler. The Crusader boys won the JV team title with a 2,067 total, led by Nate Nugent’s first-place individual series of 585. KJ Spurlin (499) and Blake Mourn (491) also placed among the top finishers. On the girls JV side, Buhler placed second with a 1,243 team score, paced by Brynn Treaster’s 444 series, which finished second individually.Buhler High School Bowling Quad
Thursday, Jan. 29 — The Alley, HutchinsonVarsity Boys — Team<ul>
 <li>Buhler — 2,605
</li><li>Hesston — 2,415
</li><li>Wichita Collegiate — 2,225
</li><li>Andale — 2,213
</li>
 </ul>Varsity Boys — Individuals (Top 5)<ul>
 <li>Stryker Avery, Buhler — 714
</li><li>Logan Brown, Buhler — 694
</li><li>Tanner McAllister, Hesston — 669
</li><li>Mario Murillo, Hesston — 667
</li><li>Konnor Bretthauer, Andale — 584
</li>
 </ul>Varsity Girls — Team<ul>
 <li>Andale — 1,974
</li><li>Buhler — 1,880
</li><li>Wichita Collegiate — 1,711
</li><li>Hesston — no team score
</li>
 </ul>Varsity Girls — Individuals (Top 5)<ul>
 <li>Billie Jo Chaffin, Andale — 520
</li><li>Caroline Kuglich, Wichita Collegiate — 502
</li><li>Cheyann Geesling, Buhler — 497
</li><li>Calee Walters, Andale — 483
</li><li>Kinsey Neely, Andale — 473
</li>
 </ul>Junior Varsity Boys — Team<ul>
 <li>Buhler — 2,067
</li><li>Wichita Collegiate — 1,835
</li><li>Andale — 1,775
</li><li>Hesston — 436
</li>
 </ul>Junior Varsity Boys — Individuals (Top 5)<ul>
 <li>Nate Nugent, Buhler — 585
</li><li>Jude May, Andale — 512
</li><li>KJ Spurlin, Buhler — 499
</li><li>Jacobi Salyers, Wichita Collegiate — 491
</li><li>Blake Mourn, Buhler — 491
</li>
 </ul>Junior Varsity Girls — Team<ul>
 <li>Andale — 1,611
</li><li>Buhler — 1,243
</li><li>Wichita Collegiate — 1,081
</li><li>Hesston — no team score
</li>
 </ul>Junior Varsity Girls — Individuals (Top 5)<ul>
 <li>Lucy Helten, Andale — 481
</li><li>Brynn Treaster, Buhler — 444
</li><li>Blair Porter, Andale — 403
</li><li>Isabella Fernandez, Wichita Collegiate — 374
</li><li>Grace Neely, Andale — 347</li>
 </ul>

🎳 Buhler boys roll to title, girls place second at home quad

MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — Olathe South shook off a late second quarter surge by Hutchinson and pulled away late to defeat the Salthawk girls 53-39 Friday afternoon in the first round of the McPherson Mid-America Classic.

Hutchinson dug itself a deep hole early, falling behind 22-2 in the first quarter. The Salthawks responded with an impressive rally, erupting for 24 points in the second quarter and trimming the deficit to just 32-29 by halftime.

But the comeback stalled in the second half as Olathe South’s defense took over. The Falcons forced 19 Hutchinson turnovers and limited the Salthawks to just 10 points after halftime.

Junior standout Eve Long led the way for Olathe South, pouring in a tournament-high 28 points to halt Hutchinson’s momentum and secure the win.

Hutchinson was led by freshman Danai Morgan with 15 points, while Lynnea Alvarez added 11.

The Salthawks now move to the consolation side of the Mid-America Classic bracket and will face Wichita Northwest at 3 p.m. Friday. Northwest dropped its first-round game to top-seeded Shawnee Mission South 77-33 on Thursday afternoon.

In other Mid-America Classic first-round games, Manhattan defeated Shawnee Mission East 54-30, and Andover Central edged host McPherson 41-35.

Hutchinson vs Wichita-Northwest stream set for 3pm, January 30th:

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769767076013.jpeg" alt="Olathe South uses big second half to defeat Salthawk girls." />
 <figcaption>Olathe South uses big second half to defeat Salthawk girls.</figcaption>
 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — Olathe South shook off a late second quarter surge by Hutchinson and pulled away late to defeat the Salthawk girls 53-39 Friday afternoon in the first round of the McPherson Mid-America Classic.Hutchinson dug itself a deep hole early, falling behind 22-2 in the first quarter. The Salthawks responded with an impressive rally, erupting for 24 points in the second quarter and trimming the deficit to just 32-29 by halftime.But the comeback stalled in the second half as Olathe South’s defense took over. The Falcons forced 19 Hutchinson turnovers and limited the Salthawks to just 10 points after halftime.Junior standout Eve Long led the way for Olathe South, pouring in a tournament-high 28 points to halt Hutchinson’s momentum and secure the win.Hutchinson was led by freshman Danai Morgan with 15 points, while Lynnea Alvarez added 11.The Salthawks now move to the consolation side of the Mid-America Classic bracket and will face Wichita Northwest at 3 p.m. Friday. Northwest dropped its first-round game to top-seeded Shawnee Mission South 77-33 on Thursday afternoon.In other Mid-America Classic first-round games, Manhattan defeated Shawnee Mission East 54-30, and Andover Central edged host McPherson 41-35.Hutchinson vs Wichita-Northwest stream set for 3pm, January 30th:<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYSkZOIW_f0?si=FyCooY8bs3ASv6fy" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🏀Salthawk girls drop first round game to Olathe South

FINAL: No. 20 HutchCC women 90, Independence 51

FINAL (OT): Independence men 91, HutchCC 89

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🎧🏀 Blue Dragon Rewind: HutchCC vs. Independence

🎧🏀 HutchCC splits with Indy; ⚾ Blue Dragons picked 2nd in KJCCC West; 🥎 WSU picked 3rd in American poll

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College let a big lead slip away Wednesday night, falling 91-89 in overtime to Independence at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The loss was the fifth straight for Hutchinson, which dropped to 10-11 overall and 5-10 in Jayhawk Conference play after leading most of the night. The Blue Dragons built a 17-point advantage late in the first half and still led by 15 midway through the second half.

Hutchinson controlled the opening stretch behind hot shooting and steady pressure, taking a 42-30 lead into halftime. The Blue Dragons pushed the margin to 42-25 late in the first half and kept Independence from finding a consistent rhythm early.

Daleron Thomas led Hutchinson with 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting, adding four assists. Lolo Rudolph finished with 18 points and seven assists, and Bobby Cannon added 17 points, knocking down two 3-pointers and going 7 for 7 at the free-throw line.

Chudier Dorar was a presence inside with 15 rebounds to go with seven points, and Anthony Alston scored 10 points. Hutchinson shot 46.9% from the field but left points at the line, going 21 of 31, and committed 15 turnovers.

Independence chipped away throughout the second half and finally pulled even in the final minute. Knox hit a jumper with 45 seconds left to tie it at 81, and after a scramble near the rim, Knox converted a tip-in with 19 seconds remaining to put the Pirates ahead 83-81.

Hutchinson answered quickly to force overtime. Thomas scored on a driving layup with eight seconds left, tying the game at 83-83 after Rudolph set him up for the finish.

In overtime, the teams traded baskets and neither side led by more than two until the closing seconds. Thomas made two free throws with 10 seconds left to tie it at 89-89.

Knox delivered the final blow with four-tenths of a second to play, knocking down the game-winning jumper from the left baseline to lift Independence.

Independence was led by David Wilson with 21 points and Sterling Knox with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. The Blue Dragons return to the road Saturday to face Seward County in Liberal, with tipoff set for 4 p.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769662428439.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College let a big lead slip away Wednesday night, falling 91-89 in overtime to Independence at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The loss was the fifth straight for Hutchinson, which dropped to 10-11 overall and 5-10 in Jayhawk Conference play after leading most of the night. The Blue Dragons built a 17-point advantage late in the first half and still led by 15 midway through the second half.Hutchinson controlled the opening stretch behind hot shooting and steady pressure, taking a 42-30 lead into halftime. The Blue Dragons pushed the margin to 42-25 late in the first half and kept Independence from finding a consistent rhythm early.Daleron Thomas led Hutchinson with 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting, adding four assists. Lolo Rudolph finished with 18 points and seven assists, and Bobby Cannon added 17 points, knocking down two 3-pointers and going 7 for 7 at the free-throw line.Chudier Dorar was a presence inside with 15 rebounds to go with seven points, and Anthony Alston scored 10 points. Hutchinson shot 46.9% from the field but left points at the line, going 21 of 31, and committed 15 turnovers.Independence chipped away throughout the second half and finally pulled even in the final minute. Knox hit a jumper with 45 seconds left to tie it at 81, and after a scramble near the rim, Knox converted a tip-in with 19 seconds remaining to put the Pirates ahead 83-81.Hutchinson answered quickly to force overtime. Thomas scored on a driving layup with eight seconds left, tying the game at 83-83 after Rudolph set him up for the finish.In overtime, the teams traded baskets and neither side led by more than two until the closing seconds. Thomas made two free throws with 10 seconds left to tie it at 89-89.Knox delivered the final blow with four-tenths of a second to play, knocking down the game-winning jumper from the left baseline to lift Independence.Independence was led by David Wilson with 21 points and Sterling Knox with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. The Blue Dragons return to the road Saturday to face Seward County in Liberal, with tipoff set for 4 p.m.

🏀 Late rally sinks Hutchinson men in OT loss to Independence

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 20 Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team dominated from the opening tip in a 90-51 Jayhawk Conference victory over Independence on Wednesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Hutchinson built a commanding lead early, holding the Pirates to seven points in the first quarter while racing out to a 28-7 advantage. The Blue Dragons took a 45-13 lead into halftime and never allowed Independence to threaten, pushing the margin to 68-29 after three quarters.

The win improved Hutchinson to 16-5 overall and 11-4 in Jayhawk Conference play, keeping the Blue Dragons in the conference title race with a strong response following Monday’s loss to then-No. 8 Butler.

KaMyra Barber recorded her third double-double of the season and delivered a career night on the glass, finishing with 18 points, a career-high 13 rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes. Barber shot 6 of 11 from the floor, hit a 3-pointer and went 5 of 5 at the free-throw line.

Katie Duncan added 15 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Whitney Brown scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting and knocked down all three of her 3-point attempts. Noelle Anthon chipped in 12 points, and Kaia Smith also scored 12 off the bench.

Hutchinson controlled the game defensively, holding Independence to 27.7 percent shooting and forcing 18 turnovers. The Blue Dragons also dominated the rebounding battle, 53-32, and turned consistent pressure into easy scoring opportunities throughout the night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1769661662771.jpeg" alt="Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn" />
 <figcaption>Hutch Post Photo/Daren Dunn</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 20 Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team dominated from the opening tip in a 90-51 Jayhawk Conference victory over Independence on Wednesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Hutchinson built a commanding lead early, holding the Pirates to seven points in the first quarter while racing out to a 28-7 advantage. The Blue Dragons took a 45-13 lead into halftime and never allowed Independence to threaten, pushing the margin to 68-29 after three quarters.The win improved Hutchinson to 16-5 overall and 11-4 in Jayhawk Conference play, keeping the Blue Dragons in the conference title race with a strong response following Monday’s loss to then-No. 8 Butler.KaMyra Barber recorded her third double-double of the season and delivered a career night on the glass, finishing with 18 points, a career-high 13 rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes. Barber shot 6 of 11 from the floor, hit a 3-pointer and went 5 of 5 at the free-throw line.Katie Duncan added 15 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Whitney Brown scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting and knocked down all three of her 3-point attempts. Noelle Anthon chipped in 12 points, and Kaia Smith also scored 12 off the bench.Hutchinson controlled the game defensively, holding Independence to 27.7 percent shooting and forcing 18 turnovers. The Blue Dragons also dominated the rebounding battle, 53-32, and turned consistent pressure into easy scoring opportunities throughout the night.Independence was led by Danaiya Stillwell-Smith with 17 points. Mimi White added 15 points on four 3-pointers and pulled down eight rebounds, while Nyah Chandler finished with 11 points and Jade Oliney handed out seven assists.The Blue Dragons opened the game on a 21-0 run bridging the first quarter and never let the Pirates establish any rhythm, limiting Independence to 13 points in the first half.Hutchinson continues Jayhawk Conference play Saturday, traveling to Seward County for a 2 p.m. tip.