LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns despite playing just one drive in the second half and Kansas easily defeated Wagner 46-7 on Friday night.

Emmanuel Henderson hauled in six of Daniels' passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns for Kansas (2-0). Daniel Hishaw rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown, all in the first half.

Kansas outgained Wagner 623-143, including 285-53 on the ground and 346-90 through the air. The Jayhawks had 32 first downs, compared to just six for Wagner.

But Kansas was not flawless. The Jayhawks had the game's only two turnovers, and both of those came in the red zone. They were just 4 of 10 on third down.

The Kansas defense did its part, limiting Wagner to just one drive of more than 20 yards.

Jack Stevens was 13 of 20 for 90 yards and a touchdown for Wagner (0-1). No Seahawks runner gained more than 25 yards on the ground.

Kansas was clearly better than its over-matched opponent from the FCS, but the Jayhawks left room for improvement. The Jayhawks put plenty on the tape, including a no-huddle offense on their second first-quarter drive, and some long passes from Daniels to his receivers.

Wagner will face Georgetown on the road on Sept. 6. Kansas will travel to face Missouri in Columbia for the first matchup between the former conference rivals since 2011.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756520094265.png" alt="Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns despite playing just one drive in the second half and Kansas easily defeated Wagner 46-7 on Friday night.Emmanuel Henderson hauled in six of Daniels' passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns for Kansas (2-0). Daniel Hishaw rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown, all in the first half.Kansas outgained Wagner 623-143, including 285-53 on the ground and 346-90 through the air. The Jayhawks had 32 first downs, compared to just six for Wagner.But Kansas was not flawless. The Jayhawks had the game's only two turnovers, and both of those came in the red zone. They were just 4 of 10 on third down.The Kansas defense did its part, limiting Wagner to just one drive of more than 20 yards.Jack Stevens was 13 of 20 for 90 yards and a touchdown for Wagner (0-1). No Seahawks runner gained more than 25 yards on the ground.<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas was clearly better than its over-matched opponent from the FCS, but the Jayhawks left room for improvement. The Jayhawks put plenty on the tape, including a no-huddle offense on their second first-quarter drive, and some long passes from Daniels to his receivers.<h2>Up next</h2>Wagner will face Georgetown on the road on Sept. 6. Kansas will travel to face Missouri in Columbia for the first matchup between the former conference rivals since 2011.

🏈 Jalon Daniels throws for 4 touchdowns as KU easily defeated Wagner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter hit two-run doubles and Dillon Dingler hit a solo homer as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday night.

After Tigers starter Chris Paddack allowed three runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings, four relievers shut out the Royals on four hits. Kansas City was 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position over in the final five innings.

Kyle Finnegan (4-4) worked 1 2/3 innings of relief and got five outs, striking out three. Will Vest erned his 20th save.

The Royals jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a first-pitch homer, his 11th career leadoff homer and fourth since joining the Royals on July 31st. Bobby Witt Jr. followed with a single, extending his hitting streak to 17 games. One out later, Maikel Garcia’s 14th home run gave Kansas City a three-run lead.

Greene and Gleyber Torres each had three hits and the top four hitters in Detroit’s lineup collected nine hits. Dingler hit his 12th homer of the season in the eighth inning.

Seth Lugo (8-7) scuffled through 3 1/3 innings, allowing multiple baserunners each inning while surrendering four runs on eight hits and four walks.

Kansas City remained three games behind Seattle in the chase for the American League’s final wild card spot.

With runners at the corners, Carpenter leapt to snag Kyle Isbel’s drive at the top of the fence in right field, ending a scoreless sixth inning and maintaining Detroit’s 4-3 lead.

In seven starts since signing a two-year contract extension July 28, Lugo has one win and an 8.35 ERA.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter hit two-run doubles and Dillon Dingler hit a solo homer as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday night.After Tigers starter Chris Paddack allowed three runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings, four relievers shut out the Royals on four hits. Kansas City was 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position over in the final five innings.Kyle Finnegan (4-4) worked 1 2/3 innings of relief and got five outs, striking out three. Will Vest erned his 20th save.The Royals jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a first-pitch homer, his 11th career leadoff homer and fourth since joining the Royals on July 31st. Bobby Witt Jr. followed with a single, extending his hitting streak to 17 games. One out later, Maikel Garcia’s 14th home run gave Kansas City a three-run lead.Greene and Gleyber Torres each had three hits and the top four hitters in Detroit’s lineup collected nine hits. Dingler hit his 12th homer of the season in the eighth inning.Seth Lugo (8-7) scuffled through 3 1/3 innings, allowing multiple baserunners each inning while surrendering four runs on eight hits and four walks.Kansas City remained three games behind Seattle in the chase for the American League’s final wild card spot.<h2>Key moment</h2>With runners at the corners, Carpenter leapt to snag Kyle Isbel’s drive at the top of the fence in right field, ending a scoreless sixth inning and maintaining Detroit’s 4-3 lead.<h2>Key stat</h2>In seven starts since signing a two-year contract extension July 28, Lugo has one win and an 8.35 ERA.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Greene, Carpenter and Dingler power Tigers to a win over Royals

By Steve Carpenter Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director

With the 2025 season-opening race on tap for Friday night, the Hutchinson Community College men's cross country team knows there are going to be plenty of eyes watching them this season.After matching the best national finish in team history with a third-place finish in the 2024 Division I National Championships, 4 of the top 5 runners from that team are back to defend their Jayhawk West and Region 6 titles and perhaps climb a little higher in the national championship podium in November.

"Our guys have had a great summer training and they have lot of momentum going from last fall," said third-year Blue Dragon head coach Jafet Molinares. "Tomorrow night, we are going to just try and knock some rust off and then just better each and every week."

The 2025 Blue Dragons open the season ranked fourth in the USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I men's preseason rankings. Iowa Western, Butler and Iowa Central are the only teams ranked ahead of the Blue Dragons.

Hutchinson opens its season on Friday with the annual Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley. The Blue Dragons' first 8K race will be September 20 at the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Missouri.

Molinares said that he returns more top-level runners to a single team than he ever has before.

All 4 of those runners currently reside in the All-Time Blue Dragon Performances at 8,000 meters: 1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kiprotich_titus_yvcm">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;– 23:56.9; 2.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/cheruiyot_dennis_bxx4">Dennis Cheruiyot</a>&nbsp;– 23:58.9; 3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kogo_cornelius_a3hy">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;– 23:50.50 and 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/mangelson_farrin_731i">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;– 24:28.3. Kiprotich and Cheruiyot traded the school 8K record for the final three meets of the season.

Kiprotich (Iten, Kenya) finished ninth and Cheruiyot (Eldoret, Kenya) was 10th at the national championships last season and Cheruiyot enters the season as the defending Region 6 and Jayhawk West Champions. Mangelson (San Antonio, Texas) and Kogo (Eldoret, Kenya) finished 21st and 28th, respectively, at nationals to earn NJCAA Coaches Association All-America awards.

Kiprotich and Cheruiyot traded the program 8K record in each of the final three races last season.

" The depth we have at the top is honestly really exciting," Molinares said. "They have trained so hard for this fall. It's a great time to be a Blue Dragon."

The three incoming freshman will provide depth for 2025.

The freshmen are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/ortega_esteban_lfb9">Esteban Ortega</a>&nbsp;(Bogota, Columbia),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/oses_esteban_x8g9">Esteban Oses</a>&nbsp;(Palmares, Costa Rica) and Mat Ryan (Hutchinson Trinity Catholic.

Ortega just competed for Columbia in the Junior Pan-American games. On August 21, Ortega placed fourth in the 10,000 meters with a time of 31:19.2.

"He's going to be a Top 5 runner for us," Molinares said. "He's more of a distance-oriented type runner.

The Blue Dragons will be part of a very deep Region 6 this season with Butler starting the year No. 2, Hutchinson is No. 4, Garden City is No. 12, Colby is No. 19, Fort Hays Tech Northwest is No. 20, Dodge City is No. 22 and Cloud County is No. 23 in the preseason national rankings.

As far as the Masterson on Friday, the women's race starts at 8:30 p.m. with the men's race beginning around 9:05 p.m. The course will be soft with the rain that has fallen over the last week.

"There are going to be some muddy spots, but the exciting part about this race is that the course is going to be a true cross-country feel. Tomorrow night you through the times out the window and just compete."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756474501022.jpeg" alt="(l to r) Titus Kiprotich, Dennis Cheruiyot and Cornelius Kogo all return to lead the defending Region 6 champion Blue Dragon men's cross country team heading into Friday's opener with the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley." />
 <figcaption>(l to r) Titus Kiprotich, Dennis Cheruiyot and Cornelius Kogo all return to lead the defending Region 6 champion Blue Dragon men's cross country team heading into Friday's opener with the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley.</figcaption>
 </figure><div>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Terry Masterson Twilight Classic When: Friday, August 29, 2025 Men's Race Time: 9:05 p.m. Where: Fun Valley, Hutchinson Live Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2657351">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 8:25 p.m.</a> Live results:&nbsp;<a href="https://milesplit.live/meets/704025">Heartland Timing</a> X: @bluedragonsport</div>By Steve Carpenter Hutchinson CC Sports Information DirectorWith the 2025 season-opening race on tap for Friday night, the Hutchinson Community College men's cross country team knows there are going to be plenty of eyes watching them this season.After matching the best national finish in team history with a third-place finish in the 2024 Division I National Championships, 4 of the top 5 runners from that team are back to defend their Jayhawk West and Region 6 titles and perhaps climb a little higher in the national championship podium in November."Our guys have had a great summer training and they have lot of momentum going from last fall," said third-year Blue Dragon head coach Jafet Molinares. "Tomorrow night, we are going to just try and knock some rust off and then just better each and every week."The 2025 Blue Dragons open the season ranked fourth in the USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I men's preseason rankings. Iowa Western, Butler and Iowa Central are the only teams ranked ahead of the Blue Dragons.Hutchinson opens its season on Friday with the annual Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley. The Blue Dragons' first 8K race will be September 20 at the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Missouri.Molinares said that he returns more top-level runners to a single team than he ever has before.All 4 of those runners currently reside in the All-Time Blue Dragon Performances at 8,000 meters: 1.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kiprotich_titus_yvcm">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;– 23:56.9; 2.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/cheruiyot_dennis_bxx4">Dennis Cheruiyot</a>&nbsp;– 23:58.9; 3.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/kogo_cornelius_a3hy">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;– 23:50.50 and 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/mangelson_farrin_731i">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;– 24:28.3. Kiprotich and Cheruiyot traded the school 8K record for the final three meets of the season.Kiprotich (Iten, Kenya) finished ninth and Cheruiyot (Eldoret, Kenya) was 10th at the national championships last season and Cheruiyot enters the season as the defending Region 6 and Jayhawk West Champions. Mangelson (San Antonio, Texas) and Kogo (Eldoret, Kenya) finished 21st and 28th, respectively, at nationals to earn NJCAA Coaches Association All-America awards.Kiprotich and Cheruiyot traded the program 8K record in each of the final three races last season." The depth we have at the top is honestly really exciting," Molinares said. "They have trained so hard for this fall. It's a great time to be a Blue Dragon."The three incoming freshman will provide depth for 2025.The freshmen are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/ortega_esteban_lfb9">Esteban Ortega</a>&nbsp;(Bogota, Columbia),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/bios/oses_esteban_x8g9">Esteban Oses</a>&nbsp;(Palmares, Costa Rica) and Mat Ryan (Hutchinson Trinity Catholic.Ortega just competed for Columbia in the Junior Pan-American games. On August 21, Ortega placed fourth in the 10,000 meters with a time of 31:19.2."He's going to be a Top 5 runner for us," Molinares said. "He's more of a distance-oriented type runner."We will see how those guys develop."The Blue Dragons will be part of a very deep Region 6 this season with Butler starting the year No. 2, Hutchinson is No. 4, Garden City is No. 12, Colby is No. 19, Fort Hays Tech Northwest is No. 20, Dodge City is No. 22 and Cloud County is No. 23 in the preseason national rankings.As far as the Masterson on Friday, the women's race starts at 8:30 p.m. with the men's race beginning around 9:05 p.m. The course will be soft with the rain that has fallen over the last week."There are going to be some muddy spots, but the exciting part about this race is that the course is going to be a true cross-country feel. Tomorrow night you through the times out the window and just compete."<div>USTFCCCA/NJCAA DIV. 1 PRESEASON MEN'S XC RANKINGS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Points&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Final 2024 Poll 1. Iowa Western&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 189&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2 2. Butler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;187&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4 3. Iowa Central&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;174&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;19 4. Hutchinson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;168&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3 5. Odessa&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;155&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 6. New Mexico JC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 147&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7 7. Crowder&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;145&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6 8. Snow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;126&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;11 9. Ranger&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;103&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;15 10. Blinn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 100&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;20 11. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;92&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 13 12. Garden City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;86&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12 13. Indian Hills&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 81&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NR 14. El Paso&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;66&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5 15. Central Arizona&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 53&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9 16. Vincennes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 52&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 17. Amarillo&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 23 18. Southern Nevada&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 28&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 21 19. Colby&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;21&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NR 20. Fort Hays Tech Northwest&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 21. Hill&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 17&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;16 22. Dodge City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NR 23. Cloud County&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;13&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 17 24. Seminole State&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25 24. Salt Lake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1</div>

👟 Loaded Blue Dragon men know expectations are high for 2025

Unlike his men's team and all of its returning experience, Hutchinson Community College head coach Jafet Molinares' Blue Dragon women's team underwent a complete roster turnover for 2025.

Six freshman runners begin their collegiate careers Friday for the Blue Dragons when they compete in the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, which begins at 8:30 p.m. at Fun Valley.

"I'm very excited about this team," said Molinares, who is in his third season at Hutchinson. "We have a nice combination of distance runners and middle distance girls. We have some good Kansas girls and we have a lot of girls who put in a lot of miles this summer. I'm looking forward to Friday with this group."

Last season the Blue Dragons finished second in both the Jayhawk West and in Region 6. The Blue Dragons closed the season with a sixth-place finish at the 2024 NJCAA Division I Championships. Faith Jepchirchir was the individual national runner-up and Jordyn Picolet earned NJCAA Coaches Association All-America honors.

Regardless of the complete roster turnover, the Blue Dragon women start the season ranked No. 15 in the USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I Preseason rankings, one of six Jayhawk Conference teams to be ranked.

"I'm a little shocked we are ranked, but I also think that is super exciting," Molinares said. "Last year the guys started No. 10 and we wound up No. 3. No. 15 is a great spot for the girls to start the season."

The 2025 Blue Dragons have four international runners and two in-state runners making up the roster.

The international runners are Mildred Rono (Iten, Kenya)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/lovett_mali_ugil">Mali Lovett</a>&nbsp;(Adelaide, Australia),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/frater_ashara_sw1a">Ashara Frater</a>&nbsp;(Trelawni, Jamaica) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/mcdonald_sabrina_qfz5">Sabrina McDonald</a>&nbsp;(Kingston, Jamaica).

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/lovell_kimberlin_9kad">Kimberlin Lovell</a>&nbsp;(Rose Hill) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/ramey_eva_d580">Eva Ramey</a>&nbsp;(McPherson) are the in-state runners. Last season Lovell finished 15th at the Kansas State Class 4A Championships with a time of (21:06.63). Ramey was 22nd in that same race with a time of 21:33.35.

The Blue Dragons open the season with the Masterson Twilight and will run their first 5K race on September 20 at the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Missouri.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756474346331.jpeg" alt="The 2025 Blue Dragon women's cross country team (l to r): Kimberlin Lovell, Sabrina McDonald, Mali Lovett, Mildred Rono, Ashara Frater and Eva Ramey open the season Friday at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley." />
 <figcaption>The 2025 Blue Dragon women's cross country team (l to r): Kimberlin Lovell, Sabrina McDonald, Mali Lovett, Mildred Rono, Ashara Frater and Eva Ramey open the season Friday at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley.</figcaption>
 </figure><div>BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Terry Masterson Twilight Classic When: Friday, August 29, 2025 Women's Race Time: 8:30 p.m. Where: Fun Valley, Hutchinson Live Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2657351">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 8:25 p.m.</a> Live results:&nbsp;<a href="https://milesplit.live/meets/704025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heartland Timing</a> X: @bluedragonsport</div>By Steve Carpenter Hutchinson CC Sports Information DirectorUnlike his men's team and all of its returning experience, Hutchinson Community College head coach Jafet Molinares' Blue Dragon women's team underwent a complete roster turnover for 2025.Six freshman runners begin their collegiate careers Friday for the Blue Dragons when they compete in the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, which begins at 8:30 p.m. at Fun Valley."I'm very excited about this team," said Molinares, who is in his third season at Hutchinson. "We have a nice combination of distance runners and middle distance girls. We have some good Kansas girls and we have a lot of girls who put in a lot of miles this summer. I'm looking forward to Friday with this group."Last season the Blue Dragons finished second in both the Jayhawk West and in Region 6. The Blue Dragons closed the season with a sixth-place finish at the 2024 NJCAA Division I Championships. Faith Jepchirchir was the individual national runner-up and Jordyn Picolet earned NJCAA Coaches Association All-America honors.Regardless of the complete roster turnover, the Blue Dragon women start the season ranked No. 15 in the USTFCCCA/NJCAA Division I Preseason rankings, one of six Jayhawk Conference teams to be ranked."I'm a little shocked we are ranked, but I also think that is super exciting," Molinares said. "Last year the guys started No. 10 and we wound up No. 3. No. 15 is a great spot for the girls to start the season."The 2025 Blue Dragons have four international runners and two in-state runners making up the roster.The international runners are Mildred Rono (Iten, Kenya)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/lovett_mali_ugil">Mali Lovett</a>&nbsp;(Adelaide, Australia),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/frater_ashara_sw1a">Ashara Frater</a>&nbsp;(Trelawni, Jamaica) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/mcdonald_sabrina_qfz5">Sabrina McDonald</a>&nbsp;(Kingston, Jamaica).<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/lovell_kimberlin_9kad">Kimberlin Lovell</a>&nbsp;(Rose Hill) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/bios/ramey_eva_d580">Eva Ramey</a>&nbsp;(McPherson) are the in-state runners. Last season Lovell finished 15th at the Kansas State Class 4A Championships with a time of (21:06.63). Ramey was 22nd in that same race with a time of 21:33.35.The Blue Dragons open the season with the Masterson Twilight and will run their first 5K race on September 20 at the Missouri Southern Stampede in Joplin, Missouri.<div>USTFCCCA/NJCAA DIV. I PRESEASON WOMEN'S XC RANKINGS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Points&nbsp; &nbsp; Final 2024 Poll 1. Odessa&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;195&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 2. Iowa Western&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 187&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NR 3. New Mexico JC&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 183&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3 4. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp; &nbsp; 171&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4 5. Crowder&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;159&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5 6. Ranger&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;142&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 11 7. Garden City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 128&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 8. Butler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;123&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 9. Iowa Central&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;117&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2 10. Snow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 88&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 15 11. Blinn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;84&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 21 12. Indian Hills&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 79&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NR 13. Amarillo&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 74&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 18 14. El Paso&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;72&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7 15. Hutchinson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;54&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6 16. Vincennes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;49&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;19 17. Seminole State&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 43&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;17 18. Dodge City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 41&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12 19. Central Arizona&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;38&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 13 20. Cloud County&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 18&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9 21. Southern Nevada&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;17&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;24 22. Salt Lake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;16&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 23. Pima&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 9&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20 24. Hill&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 16 25. Neosho County&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;25</div>

👟 Six freshmen make up 2025 Blue Dragon women's cross country roster

🎧⚾ Royals open series with Tigers; ⚾ Wind Surge wins; 👟 Terry Masterson tonight

HESSTON, Kan. — The McPherson High School Bullpup tennis team opened the 2025 season with a team title at the Hesston Invitational on Thursday.

The Bullpups scored 26 points to edge Buhler (25) and Hesston (21) in the top three. Wichita Collegiate (15), Maize South (10), Smoky Valley (7), Wichita Trinity Academy (7) and Abilene (4) rounded out the team scoring.

Buhler's Sofia Spies placed second in No. 1 singles, while Ella Gillespie was second in No. 2 singles. Emily Allen and Kylee Bradshaw placed first in No. 1 doubles and the team of Katelyn Harding and Payton Barnes finished third in No. 2 doubles.

McPherson's Maryn Sandbo placed third in No. 1 singles, while Mayson Wiens won No. 2 singles. Dragon Rodriguez and McKenna Paul placed third in No. 1 doubles, while Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh won No. 2 doubles.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756474141807.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy McPherson High School tennis coach, Tyler Brown." />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy McPherson High School tennis coach, Tyler Brown.</figcaption>
 </figure>HESSTON, Kan. — The McPherson High School Bullpup tennis team opened the 2025 season with a team title at the Hesston Invitational on Thursday.The Bullpups scored 26 points to edge Buhler (25) and Hesston (21) in the top three. Wichita Collegiate (15), Maize South (10), Smoky Valley (7), Wichita Trinity Academy (7) and Abilene (4) rounded out the team scoring.Buhler's Sofia Spies placed second in No. 1 singles, while Ella Gillespie was second in No. 2 singles. Emily Allen and Kylee Bradshaw placed first in No. 1 doubles and the team of Katelyn Harding and Payton Barnes finished third in No. 2 doubles.McPherson's Maryn Sandbo placed third in No. 1 singles, while Mayson Wiens won No. 2 singles. Dragon Rodriguez and McKenna Paul placed third in No. 1 doubles, while Quinn Liebl and Avery Unruh won No. 2 doubles.

🎾 McPherson, Buhler, Hesston go 1-2-3 in Hesston Invitational

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs knew that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-suspended-db7c2a8f3521f044eae93709290564c8">Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension</a>&nbsp;was coming down from the NFL this week.

That’s why they kept eight wide receivers on cutdown day.

Now, they believe they are better suited to deal with the absence of their No. 1 wide receiver than they were last season, when the Chiefs were suddenly without Rice for most of the season following an injury to his right knee.

JuJu Smith-Schuster came back to training camp in excellent shape, general manager Brett Veach said, and rookie Jalen Royals has a similar skillset. Throw in a healthy Marquise Brown, who was out most of last season because of a shoulder injury, and the Chiefs think they can weather the loss of Rice until his return Oct. 19 for a game against the Raiders.

“It wasn’t a surprise,” Veach told a small group of reporters Thursday. “It was communicated to us, and we were certainly made aware a few days prior to cutdown day that this was a better-than-50 percent shot that this would get resolved.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-charges-dallas-crash-kansas-city-chiefs-d71cfd66fabfc151111d67ea1bfa0f74">Rice pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;last month to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. As part of his plea agreement from the March 2024 crash on a Dallas highway, prosecutors said, Rice also received a sentence of five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The NFL had to wait until the legal process was finished before launching its own internal investigation. There was a hearing set for Sept. 30 before former federal judge Sue L. Robinson to determine the length and terms of Rice’s suspension, but that voided when Rice and his team agreed to the six-game banishment.

Along with the Chargers game in Brazil, Rice will miss a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles on Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Stadium; a Sunday night trip to the Meadowlands to face the Giants; a high-profile matchup with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Sept. 28; a game against Jacksonville the following Monday night; and a Sunday night showdown with the Lions.

“I think Rashee is a top-10 receiver. I think he’s a legit stud, a star in this league, and it’s going to be awfully hard to do what he can do, and I don’t think we have anybody like Rashee,” Veach acknowledged. “There are few players who can punish tacklers like Rashee can at that position.”

Indeed, while Rice has the speed to take the top off a defense, he is at his best catching balls near the line of scrimmage and then getting up the field. The 28-year-old Smith-Schuster, who has more size and experience on his side, can play some of the same roles in what is considered a complex Kansas City offense.

“JuJu to his credit, I think, he’s looked better this camp than the last camp he was here,” Veach said. “That’s a good thing. We’re getting JuJu fresh at the beginning of the season.”

As for Royals, the fourth-round pick out of Utah State has been sidelined by knee tendinitis late in training camp, an injury that could extend into the start of the season. But the Chiefs are hopeful of him returning soon, and the 15.2-yards per catch and 21 touchdowns he had over his final two seasons in college provide a peek at his game-changing ability.

“His athletic ability, we think he’ll ascend and be a good player,” Veach said.

The Chiefs have been similarly careful with Brown, who missed time in training camp and did not play in any of their preseason games because of an ankle injury. They lost him in their preseason opener a year ago and he did not return until the playoffs, and even then he could only provide a fraction of what he can do when healthy.

Then there is also second-year pro Xavier Worthy, who may have benefited the most from Rice and Brown being absent last season. He was forced into a starring role alongside star tight end Travis Kelce and flourished, especially in the playoffs, where Worthy had 19 catches for 287 yards and three touchdowns in three games.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756385879693.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts during warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) reacts during warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs knew that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-suspended-db7c2a8f3521f044eae93709290564c8">Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension</a>&nbsp;was coming down from the NFL this week.That’s why they kept eight wide receivers on cutdown day.Now, they believe they are better suited to deal with the absence of their No. 1 wide receiver than they were last season, when the Chiefs were suddenly without Rice for most of the season following an injury to his right knee.JuJu Smith-Schuster came back to training camp in excellent shape, general manager Brett Veach said, and rookie Jalen Royals has a similar skillset. Throw in a healthy Marquise Brown, who was out most of last season because of a shoulder injury, and the Chiefs think they can weather the loss of Rice until his return Oct. 19 for a game against the Raiders.“It wasn’t a surprise,” Veach told a small group of reporters Thursday. “It was communicated to us, and we were certainly made aware a few days prior to cutdown day that this was a better-than-50 percent shot that this would get resolved.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-charges-dallas-crash-kansas-city-chiefs-d71cfd66fabfc151111d67ea1bfa0f74">Rice pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;last month to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. As part of his plea agreement from the March 2024 crash on a Dallas highway, prosecutors said, Rice also received a sentence of five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The NFL had to wait until the legal process was finished before launching its own internal investigation. There was a hearing set for Sept. 30 before former federal judge Sue L. Robinson to determine the length and terms of Rice’s suspension, but that voided when Rice and his team agreed to the six-game banishment.Along with the Chargers game in Brazil, Rice will miss a Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles on Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Stadium; a Sunday night trip to the Meadowlands to face the Giants; a high-profile matchup with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Sept. 28; a game against Jacksonville the following Monday night; and a Sunday night showdown with the Lions.“I think Rashee is a top-10 receiver. I think he’s a legit stud, a star in this league, and it’s going to be awfully hard to do what he can do, and I don’t think we have anybody like Rashee,” Veach acknowledged. “There are few players who can punish tacklers like Rashee can at that position.”Indeed, while Rice has the speed to take the top off a defense, he is at his best catching balls near the line of scrimmage and then getting up the field. The 28-year-old Smith-Schuster, who has more size and experience on his side, can play some of the same roles in what is considered a complex Kansas City offense.“JuJu to his credit, I think, he’s looked better this camp than the last camp he was here,” Veach said. “That’s a good thing. We’re getting JuJu fresh at the beginning of the season.”As for Royals, the fourth-round pick out of Utah State has been sidelined by knee tendinitis late in training camp, an injury that could extend into the start of the season. But the Chiefs are hopeful of him returning soon, and the 15.2-yards per catch and 21 touchdowns he had over his final two seasons in college provide a peek at his game-changing ability.“His athletic ability, we think he’ll ascend and be a good player,” Veach said.The Chiefs have been similarly careful with Brown, who missed time in training camp and did not play in any of their preseason games because of an ankle injury. They lost him in their preseason opener a year ago and he did not return until the playoffs, and even then he could only provide a fraction of what he can do when healthy.Then there is also second-year pro Xavier Worthy, who may have benefited the most from Rice and Brown being absent last season. He was forced into a starring role alongside star tight end Travis Kelce and flourished, especially in the playoffs, where Worthy had 19 catches for 287 yards and three touchdowns in three games.

🏈 Chiefs brace for Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension with deep wide receiver roster

(AP) —&nbsp;Week 1 of the 2025 college football season boasts a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-25-football-f9b67c602d84bc4b44d6e1ab6820013e">loaded schedule</a>&nbsp;with top-10 matchups and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-what-to-watch-d8381e39915c7e880ee92f8f5d2c3b93">revenge games,</a>&nbsp;and the spotlight falls squarely on the quarterbacks. Unless everyone&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">runs the table,</a>&nbsp;expect some shakeups in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">the next AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.

Several top programs are breaking in new QBs, from the Arch Manning takeover at Texas to Julian Sayin filling the shoes of national championship-winner Will Howard at Ohio State. Just like Manning-Sayin, Heisman Trophy hopefuls Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik will also go head-to-head, while Notre Dame and Miami debut new starters with a vast difference in experience.

The theme is common across six can’t-miss Week 1 games: How the QBs perform could set the tone for the playoff hunt as early as this weekend:

One of the most talked-about Week 1 matchups in years, Texas travels to Columbus to take on the reigning national champs. The two teams met in a College Football Playoff semifinal, where Ohio State won 28-14. Less than a year later, the two rosters look quite different, starting at signal-caller.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-arch-manning-ohio-state-798695ef3ef467e0ec09e1240e365417">Manning</a>&nbsp;makes his long-awaited debut as official QB1 for the Longhorns while the Buckeyes turn to Sayin, who transferred from Alabama and sat behind Howard last year. Sayin’s job is simple but could be daunting for an inexperienced QB:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-ohio-state-jeremiah-smith-fdaf58ef416751553e22043fd897a28b">feed Jeremiah Smith,</a>&nbsp;the sophomore receiver considered a Heisman candidate.

Tiger vs. Tiger, Death Valley vs. Death Valley. QBs Nussmeier and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/clemson-cade-klubnik-af2b4f7abb453868d37df5bc9ef114c9">Klubnik</a>&nbsp;should each have high-powered offenses in this one.

LSU is 3-1 in the series and the last meeting came in January 2019 when it ended Clemson’s 29-game winning streak with a 42-25 victory for the national championship. Five years later, the teams meet again, with two Heisman favorites eager to get a title run started with a big win.

Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck will make his debut for the Hurricanes, and the Fighting Irish have picked CJ Carr to start following Riley Leonard’s departure for the pros.

Carr played all of four snaps in 2024 and is tasked with taking on a top-10 opponent on the road. Carr will lean on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-presesaon-allamerica-35afa7cb3f15918ad16d7d52d9b2cb51">Jeremiyah Love</a>, one of the top backs in the game and the Irish have seven starters back on defense.

The Crimson Tide have something to prove after falling short of the CFP during coach Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural season. Will Florida State be able to slow down a highly motivated Alabama team? The Seminoles received eight votes in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">preseason poll</a>&nbsp;but are coming off a 2-10 season.

The Seminoles hope senior transfer quarterback Tommy Castellanos can jumpstart the rebuild. Returner Ty Simpson will fill Jalen Milroe’s shoes for a Crimson Tide team with higher expectations and little margin for error.

It’s a somewhat sentimental season opener for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer facing Virginia Tech, where his father, Frank, was the winningest coach in Hokies’ history. The teams meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Expectations are high for the Gamecocks and quarterback LaNorris Sellers after winning six straight to end the season. The Gamecocks welcome back nine starters — five on the offensive side of the ball, and four defensively, including Dylan Stewart, expected to have a breakout year.

It’s an opportunity for South Carolina to get a win under its belt before a challenging SEC schedule commences.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-football-preview-dbe47f55fb4aef928f64b24f9642b978">Virginia Tech</a>&nbsp;has a chance to make a statement after a 6-7 finish last year, including 0-5 in one-possession games last year with two overtime road losses.

A whole bunch of orange in this one. No. 24 Tennessee’s quarterback room was a hot topic of conversation this offseason with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-ucla-nico-iamaleava-463f1bbdb7fbd4bc491ab8d68b9510b1">Nico Iamaleava</a>&nbsp;unexpectedly departing for UCLA. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-joey-aguilar-ucla-iamaleava-564aa3f972327748c808938e2690d517">Volunteers landed Joey Aguilar</a>&nbsp;in return, ironically coming off a short stint at UCLA.

The dual-threat veteran will lead an offense against a Syracuse defense that struggled against the run and pass last fall.

Syracuse is tasked with replacing key offensive playmakers in quarterback Kyle McCord and running back LeQuint Allen Jr. Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli has big shoes to fill at QB.

(AP) —&nbsp;Week 1 of the 2025 college football season boasts a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-25-football-f9b67c602d84bc4b44d6e1ab6820013e">loaded schedule</a>&nbsp;with top-10 matchups and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-what-to-watch-d8381e39915c7e880ee92f8f5d2c3b93">revenge games,</a>&nbsp;and the spotlight falls squarely on the quarterbacks. Unless everyone&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">runs the table,</a>&nbsp;expect some shakeups in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">the next AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.Several top programs are breaking in new QBs, from the Arch Manning takeover at Texas to Julian Sayin filling the shoes of national championship-winner Will Howard at Ohio State. Just like Manning-Sayin, Heisman Trophy hopefuls Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik will also go head-to-head, while Notre Dame and Miami debut new starters with a vast difference in experience.The theme is common across six can’t-miss Week 1 games: How the QBs perform could set the tone for the playoff hunt as early as this weekend:<h2>No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State</h2>One of the most talked-about Week 1 matchups in years, Texas travels to Columbus to take on the reigning national champs. The two teams met in a College Football Playoff semifinal, where Ohio State won 28-14. Less than a year later, the two rosters look quite different, starting at signal-caller.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-arch-manning-ohio-state-798695ef3ef467e0ec09e1240e365417">Manning</a>&nbsp;makes his long-awaited debut as official QB1 for the Longhorns while the Buckeyes turn to Sayin, who transferred from Alabama and sat behind Howard last year. Sayin’s job is simple but could be daunting for an inexperienced QB:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-ohio-state-jeremiah-smith-fdaf58ef416751553e22043fd897a28b">feed Jeremiah Smith,</a>&nbsp;the sophomore receiver considered a Heisman candidate.<h2>No. 9 LSU at No. 4 Clemson</h2>Tiger vs. Tiger, Death Valley vs. Death Valley. QBs Nussmeier and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/clemson-cade-klubnik-af2b4f7abb453868d37df5bc9ef114c9">Klubnik</a>&nbsp;should each have high-powered offenses in this one.LSU is 3-1 in the series and the last meeting came in January 2019 when it ended Clemson’s 29-game winning streak with a 42-25 victory for the national championship. Five years later, the teams meet again, with two Heisman favorites eager to get a title run started with a big win.<h2>No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami</h2>Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck will make his debut for the Hurricanes, and the Fighting Irish have picked CJ Carr to start following Riley Leonard’s departure for the pros.Carr played all of four snaps in 2024 and is tasked with taking on a top-10 opponent on the road. Carr will lean on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-presesaon-allamerica-35afa7cb3f15918ad16d7d52d9b2cb51">Jeremiyah Love</a>, one of the top backs in the game and the Irish have seven starters back on defense.<h2>No. 8 Alabama at Florida State</h2>The Crimson Tide have something to prove after falling short of the CFP during coach Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural season. Will Florida State be able to slow down a highly motivated Alabama team? The Seminoles received eight votes in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">preseason poll</a>&nbsp;but are coming off a 2-10 season.The Seminoles hope senior transfer quarterback Tommy Castellanos can jumpstart the rebuild. Returner Ty Simpson will fill Jalen Milroe’s shoes for a Crimson Tide team with higher expectations and little margin for error.<h2>Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 South Carolina</h2>It’s a somewhat sentimental season opener for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer facing Virginia Tech, where his father, Frank, was the winningest coach in Hokies’ history. The teams meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Expectations are high for the Gamecocks and quarterback LaNorris Sellers after winning six straight to end the season. The Gamecocks welcome back nine starters — five on the offensive side of the ball, and four defensively, including Dylan Stewart, expected to have a breakout year.It’s an opportunity for South Carolina to get a win under its belt before a challenging SEC schedule commences.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-football-preview-dbe47f55fb4aef928f64b24f9642b978">Virginia Tech</a>&nbsp;has a chance to make a statement after a 6-7 finish last year, including 0-5 in one-possession games last year with two overtime road losses.<h2>Syracuse vs. No. 24 Tennessee</h2>A whole bunch of orange in this one. No. 24 Tennessee’s quarterback room was a hot topic of conversation this offseason with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-ucla-nico-iamaleava-463f1bbdb7fbd4bc491ab8d68b9510b1">Nico Iamaleava</a>&nbsp;unexpectedly departing for UCLA. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-joey-aguilar-ucla-iamaleava-564aa3f972327748c808938e2690d517">Volunteers landed Joey Aguilar</a>&nbsp;in return, ironically coming off a short stint at UCLA.The dual-threat veteran will lead an offense against a Syracuse defense that struggled against the run and pass last fall.Syracuse is tasked with replacing key offensive playmakers in quarterback Kyle McCord and running back LeQuint Allen Jr. Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli has big shoes to fill at QB.

🏈 AP Top 25: Quarterbacks, clashes and storylines to know heading into Week 1

By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler sophomore Anika Paulsrud, a Trinity Catholic student who competes for the Crusaders because Trinity does not sponsor girls golf, tied for runner-up honors with McPherson senior Brodie Kuhn on Thursday at the <a href="https://highschoolgolfscores.com/tournaments/results/105?page=1">Class 4A Girls State Preview tournament</a> at Carey Park Golf Course.

Wamego captured the team title with a score of 329 on the par-71 layout. Wellington was second at 334, followed by McPherson in third with 347. Buhler placed fourth with 370, while Hesston was eighth at 400 and Pratt finished 16th at 449 in the 16-team field.

Paulsrud and Kuhn each posted rounds of 79, finishing 8-over par. They trailed only medalist Addison Douglass of Wamego, who fired a 3-under 68. McPherson placed two more golfers inside the top 15 with Andi Buschbom taking ninth at 84 and Lleyton Kuhn tying for 13th at 87. Amelia Moody added a 97, and Pera Bauer shot 100.

Buhler backed up Paulsrud’s performance with steady rounds from Macy Miller (95), Paityn Weber (98), Harlie Terrell (98) and Addison Specht (100).

Hesston was led by Elizabeth Hosford’s 91, tying for 20th, and Wendy Roth’s 92, good for a share of 23rd. Maci Kramer added a 96, while Brynn Thiesen shot 121.

Pratt’s top score came from Hayden Riffey with a 97 to tie for 34th. The Falcons also counted rounds from Ava Simmons (110), Kaitlyn Vega (120), Lexi Simmons (122) and Rachel Rawlings (126).

By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler sophomore Anika Paulsrud, a Trinity Catholic student who competes for the Crusaders because Trinity does not sponsor girls golf, tied for runner-up honors with McPherson senior Brodie Kuhn on Thursday at the <a href="https://highschoolgolfscores.com/tournaments/results/105?page=1">Class 4A Girls State Preview tournament</a> at Carey Park Golf Course.Wamego captured the team title with a score of 329 on the par-71 layout. Wellington was second at 334, followed by McPherson in third with 347. Buhler placed fourth with 370, while Hesston was eighth at 400 and Pratt finished 16th at 449 in the 16-team field.Paulsrud and Kuhn each posted rounds of 79, finishing 8-over par. They trailed only medalist Addison Douglass of Wamego, who fired a 3-under 68. McPherson placed two more golfers inside the top 15 with Andi Buschbom taking ninth at 84 and Lleyton Kuhn tying for 13th at 87. Amelia Moody added a 97, and Pera Bauer shot 100.Buhler backed up Paulsrud’s performance with steady rounds from Macy Miller (95), Paityn Weber (98), Harlie Terrell (98) and Addison Specht (100).Hesston was led by Elizabeth Hosford’s 91, tying for 20th, and Wendy Roth’s 92, good for a share of 23rd. Maci Kramer added a 96, while Brynn Thiesen shot 121.Pratt’s top score came from Hayden Riffey with a 97 to tie for 34th. The Falcons also counted rounds from Ava Simmons (110), Kaitlyn Vega (120), Lexi Simmons (122) and Rachel Rawlings (126).

⛳ Buhler’s Paulsrud, McPherson’s Kuhn tie for runner-up at 4A state preview 

WICHITA, Kan. - In a move reflecting the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, institutional alignment, and simplicity for stakeholders, beginning August 1, Wichita State Athletics has transitioned support from the Wheat Shock Collective (WSC) into the newly restructured Shocker Athletics Annual Membership model, specifically through the We Fight for Wichita Fund. Effective August 1, 2025, all WSC memberships concluded. Those memberships are now seamlessly honored under the new, streamlined model along with philanthropic contributions previously gifted to the WSC.

"This proactive step brings Roster Resources support and NIL operations fully in-house with Shocker Athletics," said Wichita State Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. "It provides a more unified model for our donors, ensures tax-deductible giving, and directly aligns with our mission to advance student-athlete success. We are deeply grateful for what the Wheat Shock Collective accomplished and look forward to building on that momentum with Shocker Nation."

All Wheat Shock Collective (WSC) memberships will now be honored under the Shocker Athletics Annual Membership model.

Future philanthropic giving to support Roster Resources can be done through the newly created We Fight for Wichita Fund. This allows donors to take advantage of tax-deductible opportunities and add more value to their Shocker Athletics Annual Membership.

Emily Hiebert, former General Manager of the Wheat Shock Collective and now Wichita State's Director of Development, Roster Resources/NIL, will lead this work internally for Shocker Athletics. 

"Over the last year, it's been an honor to lead in the Wheat Shock Collective's growth, and I'm thrilled to continue this mission from within Wichita State Athletics, and through the We Fight for Wichita Fund," Hiebert said. "Wichita State and its competitive success mean the world to me, and I am glad to be here serving our loyal donors and amazing student-athletes!"

As previously announced, to honor donors who launched NIL support at WSU, all past contributions will retroactively receive four Priority Points per $100 donated, ensuring equitable recognition within the Shocker Athletics priority point system. Ongoing support for Roster Resources and NIL will also earn four Priority Points for every $100 donated.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756431801264.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics" />
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 </figure>Wichita State AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. - In a move reflecting the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, institutional alignment, and simplicity for stakeholders, beginning August 1, Wichita State Athletics has transitioned support from the Wheat Shock Collective (WSC) into the newly restructured Shocker Athletics Annual Membership model, specifically through the We Fight for Wichita Fund. Effective August 1, 2025, all WSC memberships concluded. Those memberships are now seamlessly honored under the new, streamlined model along with philanthropic contributions previously gifted to the WSC."This proactive step brings Roster Resources support and NIL operations fully in-house with Shocker Athletics," said Wichita State Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. "It provides a more unified model for our donors, ensures tax-deductible giving, and directly aligns with our mission to advance student-athlete success. We are deeply grateful for what the Wheat Shock Collective accomplished and look forward to building on that momentum with Shocker Nation."As part of this transition:All Wheat Shock Collective (WSC) memberships will now be honored under the Shocker Athletics Annual Membership model.Future philanthropic giving to support Roster Resources can be done through the newly created We Fight for Wichita Fund. This allows donors to take advantage of tax-deductible opportunities and add more value to their Shocker Athletics Annual Membership.Emily Hiebert, former General Manager of the Wheat Shock Collective and now Wichita State's Director of Development, Roster Resources/NIL, will lead this work internally for Shocker Athletics. "Over the last year, it's been an honor to lead in the Wheat Shock Collective's growth, and I'm thrilled to continue this mission from within Wichita State Athletics, and through the We Fight for Wichita Fund," Hiebert said. "Wichita State and its competitive success mean the world to me, and I am glad to be here serving our loyal donors and amazing student-athletes!"As previously announced, to honor donors who launched NIL support at WSU, all past contributions will retroactively receive four Priority Points per $100 donated, ensuring equitable recognition within the Shocker Athletics priority point system. Ongoing support for Roster Resources and NIL will also earn four Priority Points for every $100 donated.

Wheat Shock Collective transitions under Shocker Athletics

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Warren Corman, a fixture in the rich history of the Kansas Athletics and University of Kansas architecture, died August 28, in Lawrence, the Corman family informed KU officials. The last of the seven architects that built Allen Fieldhouse to pass, Corman was 99 years old.

A KU men's basketball season ticket holder for more than 60 years, Corman, and his wife, Mary, were regulars at both football and men's basketball weekly Hawk Talk radio shows and deeply passionate about the Jayhawks.

"Warren Corman's legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of the University of Kansas with his incredible contributions to Allen Fieldhouse," Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. "That historic venue would not be what it is today without Warren. We will miss his amazing stories and his passion for KU but cherish the time we have had with him. The KU Athletics' family sends our love and condolences to Mary and the entire family."

Corman was the youngest of the architects on the Allen Fieldhouse project. The others included James Canole, Frank Johnson, Charles Marshall, Robert Jokish, Robert Schober, and Thornton Beck. Six of Kansas' eight all-time coaches played their home contests in Allen Fieldhouse and all developed a relationship with Corman.

"Warren Corman played an integral role in what Kansas basketball is today as one the architects who designed Allen Fieldhouse," Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self said. "Cindy and I truly enjoyed getting to know Warren and Mary over the years and listening to Warren tell stories about his role with the University. He had such a wealth of knowledge about everything KU. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and his family.

A 1950 architecture engineering graduate from KU who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Corman had a major impact on the learning environment encountered by the state's college students. In 1966, he was recruited by the Kansas Board of Regents to be director of facilities, a position he held for 31 years. During his tenure, Corman worked with all the regents institutions, overseeing planning and construction on more than 300 construction projects, valued at more than $500 million. 

Corman also was instrumental in two public policy actions that continue to serve Kansans: the State Building Advisory Committee, which greatly reduced the opportunity for corruption, and Crumbling Classrooms, widely recognized as the single most important facilities repair-and-rehabilitation funding project in regents history.

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 </figure>Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. – Warren Corman, a fixture in the rich history of the Kansas Athletics and University of Kansas architecture, died August 28, in Lawrence, the Corman family informed KU officials. The last of the seven architects that built Allen Fieldhouse to pass, Corman was 99 years old.A KU men's basketball season ticket holder for more than 60 years, Corman, and his wife, Mary, were regulars at both football and men's basketball weekly Hawk Talk radio shows and deeply passionate about the Jayhawks."Warren Corman's legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of the University of Kansas with his incredible contributions to Allen Fieldhouse," Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. "That historic venue would not be what it is today without Warren. We will miss his amazing stories and his passion for KU but cherish the time we have had with him. The KU Athletics' family sends our love and condolences to Mary and the entire family."Corman was the youngest of the architects on the Allen Fieldhouse project. The others included James Canole, Frank Johnson, Charles Marshall, Robert Jokish, Robert Schober, and Thornton Beck. Six of Kansas' eight all-time coaches played their home contests in Allen Fieldhouse and all developed a relationship with Corman."Warren Corman played an integral role in what Kansas basketball is today as one the architects who designed Allen Fieldhouse," Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self said. "Cindy and I truly enjoyed getting to know Warren and Mary over the years and listening to Warren tell stories about his role with the University. He had such a wealth of knowledge about everything KU. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and his family."KU lost a treasure in Warren."A 1950 architecture engineering graduate from KU who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Corman had a major impact on the learning environment encountered by the state's college students. In 1966, he was recruited by the Kansas Board of Regents to be director of facilities, a position he held for 31 years. During his tenure, Corman worked with all the regents institutions, overseeing planning and construction on more than 300 construction projects, valued at more than $500 million. Corman also was instrumental in two public policy actions that continue to serve Kansans: the State Building Advisory Committee, which greatly reduced the opportunity for corruption, and Crumbling Classrooms, widely recognized as the single most important facilities repair-and-rehabilitation funding project in regents history.

🏀 Allen Fieldhouse architect, Warren Corman dies at 99

No. 17 Kansas State (0-1) vs North Dakota, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET.

Overall offense: 360.2 yards per game (61st in FCS)

Overall defense: 386.4 yards allowed per game (80th in FCS)

Passing: 198.6 yards allowed per game (40th)

Rushing: 187.8 yards allowed per game (102nd)

Scoring: 30.9 points allowed per game (92nd)

Overall offense: 426.8 yards per game (31st in FBS)

Overall defense: 343.4 yards allowed per game (43rd in FBS)

Passing: 224.7 yards allowed per game (77th)

Rushing: 118.7 yards allowed per game (28th)

Scoring: 23.4 points allowed per game (50th)

Passing: Simon Romfo, 2,050 yards, 18 TDs, 8 INTs, 60.8 completion percentage

Rushing: Gavin Ziebarth, 534 yards on 133 carries, 8 TDs

Receiving: Caden Dennis, 245 yards on 32 catches, 2 TDs

Passing: Avery Johnson, 2,712 yards, 25 TDs, 10 INTs, 58.3 completion percentage

Rushing: Dylan Edwards, 546 yards on 74 carries, 5 TDs

Receiving: Jayce Brown, 823 yards, 47 catches, 5 TDs

North Dakota lost to Illinois State 35-13 to finish 5-7 last season

Kansas State lost to Iowa State 24-21 last Saturday in Dublin, Ireland

North Dakota plays its home opener against Portland State on Sept. 6.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755542588219.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>No. 17 Kansas State (0-1) vs North Dakota, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET.BetMGM College Football Odds: No line.How to watch: ESPN+<h2>Key stats</h2>North Dakota (2024):Overall offense: 360.2 yards per game (61st in FCS)Passing: 173.2 yards per game (95th)Rushing: 186.9 yards per game (25th)Scoring: 30.8 points per game (26th)Overall defense: 386.4 yards allowed per game (80th in FCS)Passing: 198.6 yards allowed per game (40th)Rushing: 187.8 yards allowed per game (102nd)Scoring: 30.9 points allowed per game (92nd)Kansas State (2024):Overall offense: 426.8 yards per game (31st in FBS)Passing: 211.4 yards per game (85th)Rushing: 215.5 yards per game (11th)Scoring: 30.8 points per game (46th)Overall defense: 343.4 yards allowed per game (43rd in FBS)Passing: 224.7 yards allowed per game (77th)Rushing: 118.7 yards allowed per game (28th)Scoring: 23.4 points allowed per game (50th)<h2>Team leaders</h2>North Dakota (2024)Passing: Simon Romfo, 2,050 yards, 18 TDs, 8 INTs, 60.8 completion percentageRushing: Gavin Ziebarth, 534 yards on 133 carries, 8 TDsReceiving: Caden Dennis, 245 yards on 32 catches, 2 TDsKansas State (2024)Passing: Avery Johnson, 2,712 yards, 25 TDs, 10 INTs, 58.3 completion percentageRushing: Dylan Edwards, 546 yards on 74 carries, 5 TDsReceiving: Jayce Brown, 823 yards, 47 catches, 5 TDs<h2>Last game</h2>North Dakota lost to Illinois State 35-13 to finish 5-7 last seasonKansas State lost to Iowa State 24-21 last Saturday in Dublin, Ireland<h2>Next game</h2>North Dakota plays its home opener against Portland State on Sept. 6.

🏈 No. 17 K-State seeks redemption against North Dakota after narrow loss to open season

Kansas (1-0) vs Wagner (0-0), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.

Overall offense: 305.1 yards per game (103rd in FCS)

Overall defense: 322.0 yards allowed per game (25th in FCS)

Passing: 181.1 yards allowed per game (24th)

Rushing: 140.9 yards allowed per game (40th)

Scoring: 24.3 points allowed per game (50th)

Overall offense: 420.2 yards per game (37th in FBS)

Overall defense: 392.6 yards allowed per game (92nd in FBS)

Passing: 239.1 yards allowed per game (103rd)

Rushing: 153.5 yards allowed per game (75th)

Scoring: 26.0 points allowed per game (75th)

Passing: Jack Stevens, 68 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 66.7 completion percentage

Rushing: Sekou Kamau, 342 yards on 59 carries, 1 TD

Receiving: Teree McDonald, 309 yards on 26 catches, 5 TDs

Passing: Jalon Daniels, 2,454 yards, 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 57.0 completion percentage

Rushing: Daniel Hishaw Jr., 376 yards on 65 carries, 3 TDs

Receiving: Bryson Canty, 760 yards, 43 catches, 9 TDs (at Columbia)

Wagner lost to Long Island 35-28 to finish 4-8 last season.

Kansas beat Fresno State 31-7 to open the season last week.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756231458879.jpeg" alt="Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>Kansas (1-0) vs Wagner (0-0), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.BetMGM College Football Odds: No line.How to watch: ESPN+<h2>Key stats</h2>Wagner (2024)Overall offense: 305.1 yards per game (103rd in FCS)Passing: 181.9 yards per game (88th)Rushing: 123.2 yards per game (93rd)Scoring: 19.2 points per game (105th)Overall defense: 322.0 yards allowed per game (25th in FCS)Passing: 181.1 yards allowed per game (24th)Rushing: 140.9 yards allowed per game (40th)Scoring: 24.3 points allowed per game (50th)Kansas (2024)Overall offense: 420.2 yards per game (37th in FBS)Passing: 208.8 yards per game (90th)Rushing: 211.4 yards per game (13th)Scoring: 29.7 points per game (52nd)Overall defense: 392.6 yards allowed per game (92nd in FBS)Passing: 239.1 yards allowed per game (103rd)Rushing: 153.5 yards allowed per game (75th)Scoring: 26.0 points allowed per game (75th)<h2>Team leaders</h2>Wagner (2024)Passing: Jack Stevens, 68 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 66.7 completion percentageRushing: Sekou Kamau, 342 yards on 59 carries, 1 TDReceiving: Teree McDonald, 309 yards on 26 catches, 5 TDsKansas (2024)Passing: Jalon Daniels, 2,454 yards, 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 57.0 completion percentageRushing: Daniel Hishaw Jr., 376 yards on 65 carries, 3 TDsReceiving: Bryson Canty, 760 yards, 43 catches, 9 TDs (at Columbia)<h2>Last game</h2>Wagner lost to Long Island 35-28 to finish 4-8 last season.Kansas beat Fresno State 31-7 to open the season last week.<h2>Next game</h2>Wagner visits Georgetown on Sept. 6.

🏈 KU opens season with dominant win over Fresno State, faces Wagner next

🎧⚾ Royals win big; ⚾ Wind Surge beat Travelers; ⚽ HutchCC blanks Western Wyoming

CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City's eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Wednesday night.

Perez’s double gave him 993 RBIs — one more than Amos Otis for third place in Royals history. Next on the list is Hal McRae with 1,012. George Brett leads with 1,596.

Ryan Bergert (2-1) pitched a season-high six innings, allowing one run and six hits for his first win in five starts with Kansas City. Jonathan Bowlan, Angel Zerpa and Daniel Lynch IV finished with a scoreless inning apiece.

Perez tied it at 1 with his 23rd homer when he connected off Aaron Civale (3-9). Bobby Witt Jr. chased Civale with a two-out, two-run single and Vinnie Pasquantino greeted Tyler Gilbert with a two-run single for a 5-1 lead. Adam Frazier doubled in Perez for an 8-1 advantage.

Mike Yastrzemski hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot off Gilbert in the sixth to make it 11-1. Yastrzemski doubled and scored on Maikel Garcia's single in the eighth. Witt went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 16 games.

Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the Chicago fourth. The drive came on a pitch 1.02 feet above the ground, the lowest pitch he's homered on in his career, according to MLB Statcast.

Civale gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings. Gilbert retired one batter and allowed six runs.

Bergert earned his first win since beating the New York Yankees 4-3 on May 5 with San Diego.

The White Sox need to win 15 of their final 29 games to avoid reaching 100 losses for a third straight season.

The Royals host the Detroit Tigers for three games beginning Friday. Neither team had announced a starting pitcher.

White Sox RHP Davis Martin (5-9, 3.93 ERA) starts Thursday at home in the opener of a four-game series against RHP Will Warren (7-6, 4.47) and the Yankees.

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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City's eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Wednesday night.Perez’s double gave him 993 RBIs — one more than Amos Otis for third place in Royals history. Next on the list is Hal McRae with 1,012. George Brett leads with 1,596.Ryan Bergert (2-1) pitched a season-high six innings, allowing one run and six hits for his first win in five starts with Kansas City. Jonathan Bowlan, Angel Zerpa and Daniel Lynch IV finished with a scoreless inning apiece.Perez tied it at 1 with his 23rd homer when he connected off Aaron Civale (3-9). Bobby Witt Jr. chased Civale with a two-out, two-run single and Vinnie Pasquantino greeted Tyler Gilbert with a two-run single for a 5-1 lead. Adam Frazier doubled in Perez for an 8-1 advantage.Mike Yastrzemski hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot off Gilbert in the sixth to make it 11-1. Yastrzemski doubled and scored on Maikel Garcia's single in the eighth. Witt went 2 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 16 games.Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the Chicago fourth. The drive came on a pitch 1.02 feet above the ground, the lowest pitch he's homered on in his career, according to MLB Statcast.Civale gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings. Gilbert retired one batter and allowed six runs.<h2>Key moment</h2>Bergert earned his first win since beating the New York Yankees 4-3 on May 5 with San Diego.<h2>Key stat</h2>The White Sox need to win 15 of their final 29 games to avoid reaching 100 losses for a third straight season.<h2>Up next</h2>The Royals host the Detroit Tigers for three games beginning Friday. Neither team had announced a starting pitcher.White Sox RHP Davis Martin (5-9, 3.93 ERA) starts Thursday at home in the opener of a four-game series against RHP Will Warren (7-6, 4.47) and the Yankees.

⚾ Eight-run fifth inning helps Royals rout the White Sox

Isabell Van Fleet, Poppy Smith and Maria Azevedo all scored first-half goals and the Blue Dragon defense did the rest as the No. 15-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team rolled to a 3-0 victory over Western Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon at Don Michael Field.

The Blue Dragons improved to 2-0 for the second-straight season and extended their current home unbeaten streak to 12 games (9 wins, 3 ties).

The Blue Dragons travel to NOC-Enid for a 5 p.m. kickoff on Sunday in Enid, Oklahoma. Western Wyoming falls to 0-2-1.

With a light, but steady rain falling through the first half and coming off Monday's thrilling last-minute victory over No. 12 Trinity Valley, the Blue Dragons got off to a slow offensive start on Wednesday against the Mustangs.

The Dragons picked up the pace and opened the scoring with a corner kick in the 23rd minute. The corner was awarded after Anastasia Pokrandt's free kick from midfield following a Mustang foul nearly bounced over Western goalkeeper Maliya Bell, who jumped and swatted the ball out of play for a Dragon corner.

The Blue Dragons scored their second goal of the season off the set piece as freshman midfielder Olivia Tamaki's cross was headed into the goal by Van Fleet, her first goal as a Blue Dragon, for a 1-0 lead.

Hutchinson took a 2-0 lead a little more than 4 minutes later when freshman Onna Dowling stole a Mustang clearing attempt with an athletic open-field play and immediately got the ball to Smith, who worked her way through traffic and fired a shot from 20 yards out into the lower left corner with 16:55 remaining in the first half.

Smith scored her third goal of the season.

The Blue Dragons opened a three-goal advantage with 3:51 to go in the first half when Isabell Puchinelli made a strong run down the sideline and just before reaching the back line, sent a perfect cross to the left side of the goal where Azevedo scored into a wide open net for a 3-0 Hutchinson lead.

The lead was then protected by a season-high five saves from freshman goalkeeper Evie Carvell (2-0) and another strong game from the back line of Pokrandt, Teagan Garrison, Lucy Bacon and Ava McAnich, who combined to limit Western Wyoming to only five shots on goal and 12 total shots taken.

The shutout was in jeopardy in the 68th minute when Western Wyoming was awarded a penalty kick. The attempt by Maddie Miller hit off the cross bar to keep the shutout intact.

The Blue Dragons out-shot Western Wyoming 14-12 overall and 6-5 in shots on goal.

+ Hutchinson is now 4-0 all-time against Western Wyoming, three of the wins are by shutout.

+ This was Hutchinson's 190th all-time women's soccer shutout in its 21 seasons.

+ Both of Olivia Tamaki's assists this season have come directly off her corner kicks.

+ Opposing teams are now 3 for 10 all-time in penalty kicks.

+ Maria Azevedo's goal was her fifth career goal as a Blue Dragon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756345114244.jpeg" alt="Freshman Isabell Van Fleet reacts after scoring her first career goal in the No. 15 Blue Dragons' 3-0 win over Western Wyoming on Wednesday at Don Michael Field. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Freshman Isabell Van Fleet reacts after scoring her first career goal in the No. 15 Blue Dragons' 3-0 win over Western Wyoming on Wednesday at Don Michael Field. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationIsabell Van Fleet, Poppy Smith and Maria Azevedo all scored first-half goals and the Blue Dragon defense did the rest as the No. 15-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team rolled to a 3-0 victory over Western Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon at Don Michael Field.The Blue Dragons improved to 2-0 for the second-straight season and extended their current home unbeaten streak to 12 games (9 wins, 3 ties).The Blue Dragons travel to NOC-Enid for a 5 p.m. kickoff on Sunday in Enid, Oklahoma. Western Wyoming falls to 0-2-1.With a light, but steady rain falling through the first half and coming off Monday's thrilling last-minute victory over No. 12 Trinity Valley, the Blue Dragons got off to a slow offensive start on Wednesday against the Mustangs.The Dragons picked up the pace and opened the scoring with a corner kick in the 23rd minute. The corner was awarded after Anastasia Pokrandt's free kick from midfield following a Mustang foul nearly bounced over Western goalkeeper Maliya Bell, who jumped and swatted the ball out of play for a Dragon corner.The Blue Dragons scored their second goal of the season off the set piece as freshman midfielder Olivia Tamaki's cross was headed into the goal by Van Fleet, her first goal as a Blue Dragon, for a 1-0 lead.Hutchinson took a 2-0 lead a little more than 4 minutes later when freshman Onna Dowling stole a Mustang clearing attempt with an athletic open-field play and immediately got the ball to Smith, who worked her way through traffic and fired a shot from 20 yards out into the lower left corner with 16:55 remaining in the first half.Smith scored her third goal of the season.The Blue Dragons opened a three-goal advantage with 3:51 to go in the first half when Isabell Puchinelli made a strong run down the sideline and just before reaching the back line, sent a perfect cross to the left side of the goal where Azevedo scored into a wide open net for a 3-0 Hutchinson lead.The lead was then protected by a season-high five saves from freshman goalkeeper Evie Carvell (2-0) and another strong game from the back line of Pokrandt, Teagan Garrison, Lucy Bacon and Ava McAnich, who combined to limit Western Wyoming to only five shots on goal and 12 total shots taken.The shutout was in jeopardy in the 68th minute when Western Wyoming was awarded a penalty kick. The attempt by Maddie Miller hit off the cross bar to keep the shutout intact.The Blue Dragons out-shot Western Wyoming 14-12 overall and 6-5 in shots on goal.GAME NOTES:+ Hutchinson is now 4-0 all-time against Western Wyoming, three of the wins are by shutout.+ This was Hutchinson's 190th all-time women's soccer shutout in its 21 seasons.+ Both of Olivia Tamaki's assists this season have come directly off her corner kicks.+ Opposing teams are now 3 for 10 all-time in penalty kicks.+ Maria Azevedo's goal was her fifth career goal as a Blue Dragon.

⚽ No. 15 Blue Dragons blank Mustangs 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Fourth-year head coach Jerome Tang has announced the 2025-26 Wildcat men’s basketball team, which includes four returners and 10 newcomers.