HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson Monarchs home opener for the 2023 summer scheduled for tonight, June 6th, has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions at Hobart-Detter Field.

The Monarchs were scheduled to host the Wichita Black Sox at 7 p.m. The team has yet to play a game this summer, as the first two exhibition games over the weekend were cancelled due to weather in Kingman.

If all goes as planned, the Monarchs will officially open up their season on Thursday in Great Bend against the Bat Cats. The Monarchs will now have it's home opener on Saturday against the Bat Cats with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.

All home games will be live streamed with video and audio on Hutch Post.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson Monarchs home opener for the 2023 summer scheduled for tonight, June 6th, has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions at Hobart-Detter Field.The Monarchs were scheduled to host the Wichita Black Sox at 7 p.m. The team has yet to play a game this summer, as the first two exhibition games over the weekend were cancelled due to weather in Kingman.If all goes as planned, the Monarchs will officially open up their season on Thursday in Great Bend against the Bat Cats. The Monarchs will now have it's home opener on Saturday against the Bat Cats with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.All home games will be live streamed with video and audio on Hutch Post.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Monarchs home opener rained out Tuesday

Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;

WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State and head softball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/kristi-bredbenner/1072">Kristi Bredbenner</a>&nbsp;have agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2028, director of athletics Kevin Saal announced Tuesday morning. "Coach Bredbenner, her staff and our student-athletes are tremendous representatives of Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics," Saal said. "Shocker softball is committed to developing young people as students, persons, players and professionals. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Coach Bredbenner and her staff, as we continue our plan to invest in and build Shocker softball." Bredbenner just completed her 12th season at the helm of the Shocker softball program. She led Wichita State to a 44-12 season and the program's third consecutive NCAA Regional appearance. Five of Wichita State's seven NCAA Regional appearances have come during Bredbenner's tenure. The 44 wins in 2023 were the second most in school history. Wichita State has three 40-win seasons, two of those coming under Bredbenner's guidance. "Thank you to Kevin Saal and Dr. Muma for believing in the future of this program," Bredbenner said. "The investment that they are willing to put into the players, facilities and staff to provide a first-class experience is remarkable. Thank you to Shocker Nation for coming out and supporting the Shocker Softball program. I look forward to getting back to work this fall to defend our 2023 American Athletic Conference Championship." The 2023 campaign also saw Wichita State capture the American Athletic Conference regular season title, the program's second as a member of the American. Three of the four regular season conference championships in program history have also come under Bredbenner. Under Bredbenner, 49 student-athletes have earned all-conference accolades and 21 NFCA All-Region honors. She has also produced the program's only All-Americans during the last three seasons in&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-mckinney/7236">Sydney McKinney</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/addison-barnard/7228">Addison Barnard</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-lucas/7235">Lauren Lucas</a>. McKinney just wrapped up the greatest softball career in school history, holding several career and single season records. McKinney became a three-time NFCA All-American after earning first team honors as a senior. In her 12 seasons at Wichita State, Bredbenner has put together a career record of 364-264-1. She is the school's all-time winningest coach and is approaching her 700th career win. As a collegiate head coach, Bredbenner&nbsp;has amassed 690 wins in 19 seasons. Prior to Wichita State, she spent six seasons at Emporia State and one at Truman State where she received her first head coaching opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State and head softball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/kristi-bredbenner/1072">Kristi Bredbenner</a>&nbsp;have agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2028, director of athletics Kevin Saal announced Tuesday morning. "Coach Bredbenner, her staff and our student-athletes are tremendous representatives of Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics," Saal said. "Shocker softball is committed to developing young people as students, persons, players and professionals. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Coach Bredbenner and her staff, as we continue our plan to invest in and build Shocker softball." Bredbenner just completed her 12th season at the helm of the Shocker softball program. She led Wichita State to a 44-12 season and the program's third consecutive NCAA Regional appearance. Five of Wichita State's seven NCAA Regional appearances have come during Bredbenner's tenure. The 44 wins in 2023 were the second most in school history. Wichita State has three 40-win seasons, two of those coming under Bredbenner's guidance. "Thank you to Kevin Saal and Dr. Muma for believing in the future of this program," Bredbenner said. "The investment that they are willing to put into the players, facilities and staff to provide a first-class experience is remarkable. Thank you to Shocker Nation for coming out and supporting the Shocker Softball program. I look forward to getting back to work this fall to defend our 2023 American Athletic Conference Championship." The 2023 campaign also saw Wichita State capture the American Athletic Conference regular season title, the program's second as a member of the American. Three of the four regular season conference championships in program history have also come under Bredbenner. Under Bredbenner, 49 student-athletes have earned all-conference accolades and 21 NFCA All-Region honors. She has also produced the program's only All-Americans during the last three seasons in&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-mckinney/7236">Sydney McKinney</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/addison-barnard/7228">Addison Barnard</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-lucas/7235">Lauren Lucas</a>. McKinney just wrapped up the greatest softball career in school history, holding several career and single season records. McKinney became a three-time NFCA All-American after earning first team honors as a senior. In her 12 seasons at Wichita State, Bredbenner has put together a career record of 364-264-1. She is the school's all-time winningest coach and is approaching her 700th career win. As a collegiate head coach, Bredbenner&nbsp;has amassed 690 wins in 19 seasons. Prior to Wichita State, she spent six seasons at Emporia State and one at Truman State where she received her first head coaching opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 WSU inks Bredbenner to contract extension

AP Sports Summary for Tuesday Morning, June 6th, 2023

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL's hottest postseason goalie, and the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2. Adin Hill continued his stellar play in net with 29 saves for the Golden Knights, who grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Marchessault also had an assist to finish with three points. Brett Howden scored twice for the Knights, who also got goals from Alec Martinez, Nicolas Roy and Michael Amadio. Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was pulled 7:10 into the second period down 4-0. Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell scored for the Panthers. The series shifts to Florida for Game 3 on Thursday.

Miami Heat are on a comeback run like few others in this year's NBA playoffs

MIAMI (AP) — The easiest way to explain what the Miami Heat are doing in the comeback department during these playoffs is simply to put up their numbers against the rest of the league. When facing a deficit of at least 12 points this postseason, the Heat are 7-6. The rest of the NBA is 6-59. Combined. The latest comeback came in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night against Denver when the Heat won 111-108 to even the title series. Miami rallied from 15 points down.

Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers look like an 8 seed for the first time all playoffs. They were routed 7-2 by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 to fall behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Sergei Bobrovsky was pulled after allowing four goals on 13 shots. Coach Paul Maurice said he'd sweat out the decision of starting Bobrovsky or Alex Lyon in Game 3 Thursday back at home. The Panthers will need to be better in front of whoever's in goal if they hope to claw back in the final.

Suddenly potent power play powering Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights' power play has powered them to a 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The unit cashed in twice in a 7-2 Game 2 rout, with Jonathan Marchessault's goal in the first period and Brett Howden's in the final minutes. Coach Bruce Cassidy acknowledged his team's power play has been hit or miss all season. Fittingly for a series opening on the Las Vegas Strip, it's hitting plenty now. Going back to their Western Conference final-clinching victory, the Golden Knights have power-play goals in three consecutive games for the first time since late December.

Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo gives new meaning to sacrifice, on and off the ice

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo spoke of sacrifice Sunday, and what it takes for an NHL player to continue his journey this far into the season. With the Vegas Golden Knights up 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, all the players' personal lives are put on hold for the moment. Summer vacation can wait. For Pietrangelo, sacrifice is nothing new. In November, it was his career that came to a brief halt. During the Thanksgiving holiday, one of his triplets, 5-year-old daughter Evelyn, came down with the flu. It developed into encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and she lost control of her motor skills.

Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protection

LONDON (AP) — Online racist abuse of soccer players is prolific on social media platforms. It's the latest form of racism blighting the world's most popular sport. It's technology-fueled, visual, permanently intrusive, 24/7 and a haunting reminder of the 1980s-style monkey chants and banana throwing. Players and teams targeted by abuse are coming up with ways to raise awareness and reduce their exposure to offensive users. It includes using companies who configure AI software to act as a filter to stop discriminatory comments from being seen. Some are choosing alternative platforms to promote not just themselves but more ethical behavior online. There's also legislation in the works in the European Union and Britain to force big tech companies to act tougher on racism.

Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session. The future of the contentious bill is now uncertain after the Democratic-controlled Legislature did not advance it before the midnight deadline as Monday turned to Tuesday. The proposal could potentially be considered in a special legislative session at a date to be determined later, where lawmakers would later vote on it. In a statement at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Republican Gov. Lombardo said he would call a special session and set the agenda later that morning.

Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over Tigers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 12, Trea Turner homered twice among his four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 8-3 over the Detroit Tigers. Nola fanned 10 and had faced the minimum through six as he tried to pitch the Phillies' first no-hitter since 2015. Nola allowed a two-out home run to Nick Maton in the seventh inning. There have been no no-hitters in the majors this season, the first since Major League Baseball introduced a pitch clock. There were a record nine in 2021 and four last year.

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

MADRID (AP) — The vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults directed at Brazilian soccer player Vinícius Júnior underscore an entrenched and decades-old issue that refuses to go away in the world's most popular sport. It is a deeper societal problem that is manifested in soccer matches predominantly in Europe, but also all around the world, and has been amplified by the reach of social media. Federations have been slow and, in some cases unwilling, to use powers to sanction teams for the racist behavior of their fans. Players past and present worry racism is just an accepted part of soccer. Experts say more education and stronger punishments are required to combat racism.

NCAA champ Rose Zhang arrives on LPGA Tour with big hopes and leaves with a trophy

Rose Zhang needed only one tournament to make good on high expectations. Two weeks after she won another NCAA title, Zhang made her professional debut by winning on the LPGA Tour. No one had done that in 72 years. What's next for the 20-year-old Californian? Zhang heads back to Stanford for finals and to move out of her dorm. Then she goes to the second LPGA major of the year at Baltusrol for the KPMG Women's PGA. Expectations are sure to follow. Zhang isn't bothered. As Michelle Wie West says, Zhang makes the game look easy.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

		Chi White Sox	at	N-Y Yankees	7:05 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for Tuesday Morning, June 6th, 2023Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over PanthersLAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL's hottest postseason goalie, and the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2. Adin Hill continued his stellar play in net with 29 saves for the Golden Knights, who grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Marchessault also had an assist to finish with three points. Brett Howden scored twice for the Knights, who also got goals from Alec Martinez, Nicolas Roy and Michael Amadio. Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was pulled 7:10 into the second period down 4-0. Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell scored for the Panthers. The series shifts to Florida for Game 3 on Thursday.Miami Heat are on a comeback run like few others in this year's NBA playoffsMIAMI (AP) — The easiest way to explain what the Miami Heat are doing in the comeback department during these playoffs is simply to put up their numbers against the rest of the league. When facing a deficit of at least 12 points this postseason, the Heat are 7-6. The rest of the NBA is 6-59. Combined. The latest comeback came in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night against Denver when the Heat won 111-108 to even the title series. Miami rallied from 15 points down.Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) — Two games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers look like an 8 seed for the first time all playoffs. They were routed 7-2 by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 to fall behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Sergei Bobrovsky was pulled after allowing four goals on 13 shots. Coach Paul Maurice said he'd sweat out the decision of starting Bobrovsky or Alex Lyon in Game 3 Thursday back at home. The Panthers will need to be better in front of whoever's in goal if they hope to claw back in the final.Suddenly potent power play powering Golden Knights in Stanley Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights' power play has powered them to a 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The unit cashed in twice in a 7-2 Game 2 rout, with Jonathan Marchessault's goal in the first period and Brett Howden's in the final minutes. Coach Bruce Cassidy acknowledged his team's power play has been hit or miss all season. Fittingly for a series opening on the Las Vegas Strip, it's hitting plenty now. Going back to their Western Conference final-clinching victory, the Golden Knights have power-play goals in three consecutive games for the first time since late December.Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo gives new meaning to sacrifice, on and off the iceLAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo spoke of sacrifice Sunday, and what it takes for an NHL player to continue his journey this far into the season. With the Vegas Golden Knights up 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, all the players' personal lives are put on hold for the moment. Summer vacation can wait. For Pietrangelo, sacrifice is nothing new. In November, it was his career that came to a brief halt. During the Thanksgiving holiday, one of his triplets, 5-year-old daughter Evelyn, came down with the flu. It developed into encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and she lost control of her motor skills.Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protectionLONDON (AP) — Online racist abuse of soccer players is prolific on social media platforms. It's the latest form of racism blighting the world's most popular sport. It's technology-fueled, visual, permanently intrusive, 24/7 and a haunting reminder of the 1980s-style monkey chants and banana throwing. Players and teams targeted by abuse are coming up with ways to raise awareness and reduce their exposure to offensive users. It includes using companies who configure AI software to act as a filter to stop discriminatory comments from being seen. Some are choosing alternative platforms to promote not just themselves but more ethical behavior online. There's also legislation in the works in the European Union and Britain to force big tech companies to act tougher on racism.Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjournsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session. The future of the contentious bill is now uncertain after the Democratic-controlled Legislature did not advance it before the midnight deadline as Monday turned to Tuesday. The proposal could potentially be considered in a special legislative session at a date to be determined later, where lawmakers would later vote on it. In a statement at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Republican Gov. Lombardo said he would call a special session and set the agenda later that morning.Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over TigersPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 12, Trea Turner homered twice among his four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 8-3 over the Detroit Tigers. Nola fanned 10 and had faced the minimum through six as he tried to pitch the Phillies' first no-hitter since 2015. Nola allowed a two-out home run to Nick Maton in the seventh inning. There have been no no-hitters in the majors this season, the first since Major League Baseball introduced a pitch clock. There were a record nine in 2021 and four last year.Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccerMADRID (AP) — The vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults directed at Brazilian soccer player Vinícius Júnior underscore an entrenched and decades-old issue that refuses to go away in the world's most popular sport. It is a deeper societal problem that is manifested in soccer matches predominantly in Europe, but also all around the world, and has been amplified by the reach of social media. Federations have been slow and, in some cases unwilling, to use powers to sanction teams for the racist behavior of their fans. Players past and present worry racism is just an accepted part of soccer. Experts say more education and stronger punishments are required to combat racism.NCAA champ Rose Zhang arrives on LPGA Tour with big hopes and leaves with a trophyRose Zhang needed only one tournament to make good on high expectations. Two weeks after she won another NCAA title, Zhang made her professional debut by winning on the LPGA Tour. No one had done that in 72 years. What's next for the 20-year-old Californian? Zhang heads back to Stanford for finals and to move out of her dorm. Then she goes to the second LPGA major of the year at Baltusrol for the KPMG Women's PGA. Expectations are sure to follow. Zhang isn't bothered. As Michelle Wie West says, Zhang makes the game look easy.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUEFinal	Miami	9	Kansas City	6	Final	Philadelphia	8	Detroit	3	Final	Pittsburgh	5	Oakland	4	Final	Texas	4	St. Louis	3	___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Tampa Bay	4	Boston	1	Final	Houston	11	Toronto	4	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Cincinnati	2	Milwaukee	0	Final	San Diego	5	Chicago Cubs	0	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Vegas	7	Florida	2	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		Detroit	at	Philadelphia	6:40 p.m.			Kansas City	at	Miami	6:40 p.m.			Oakland	at	Pittsburgh	7:05 p.m.			Baltimore	at	Milwaukee	7:40 p.m.			St. Louis	at	Texas	8:05 p.m.			Chi Cubs	at	L-A Angels	9:38 p.m.			Seattle	at	San Diego	9:40 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Minnesota	at	Tampa Bay	6:40 p.m.			Chi White Sox	at	N-Y Yankees	7:05 p.m.			Houston	at	Toronto	7:07 p.m.			Boston	at	Cleveland	7:10 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Arizona	at	Washington	7:05 p.m.			L-A Dodgers	at	Cincinnati	7:10 p.m.			N-Y Mets	at	Atlanta	7:20 p.m.			San Francisco	at	Colorado	8:40 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Las Vegas	at	Connecticut	7 p.m.			Indiana	at	Chicago	8 p.m.			Los Angeles	at	Seattle	10 p.m.	<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

📢📰  Sports Headlines for Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.

Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. ”

Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. The president added, “I have to be careful what I say today,” even thoughhis wife was out of the country.

Biden led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the death Sunday of Norma Hunt, wife of the late team founder Lamar Hunt, saying he was sending “our condolences to the entire Hunt family.”

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game's most valuable player, and tight end Travis Kelce presented Biden with a personalized Kansas City Chiefs jersey before posing for a team photo with the president.

Before the ceremony, the team was given a tour of the White House.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.(Click below to watch the ceremony)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWhiteHouse%2Fvideos%2F128853000214485%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=48" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. ”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The celebration of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> Super Bowl victory continues! I&#39;m happy to be in D.C. today to congratulate the team in person — and I was lucky enough to get MVP <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> to sign my football with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>! 🏈 <a href="https://t.co/66pFyiwqks">pic.twitter.com/66pFyiwqks</a>&mdash; Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovLauraKelly/status/1665843404159287296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A HUGE welcome to the SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS, the Kansas City <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <a href="https://t.co/6m0uTSZGxu">pic.twitter.com/6m0uTSZGxu</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1665900083550773248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. The president added, “I have to be careful what I say today,” even thoughhis wife was out of the country.Biden led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the death Sunday of Norma Hunt, wife of the late team founder Lamar Hunt, saying he was sending “our condolences to the entire Hunt family.”Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game's most valuable player, and tight end Travis Kelce presented Biden with a personalized Kansas City Chiefs jersey before posing for a team photo with the president.Before the ceremony, the team was given a tour of the White House.

🎥 Biden hosts Super Bowl champs at the White House

WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;A veteran leader with nine seasons of head coaching experience, Brian Green was named the fifth head coach in the modern era of Wichita State baseball, Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced Monday. Wichita State Athletics will introduce Coach Green at a press conference this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the home locker room at Eck Stadium. The event is free and open to the public and will be streamed live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/1cee7fcd-b382-487e-851c-92328fcc5607">ESPN+</a>. Those attending can enter through the baseball offices located on the west side of the facility. "What a monumental opportunity to lead Shocker Baseball," Green said. "Since learning of the opportunity in recent days, we haven't slept and we are excited to join Shocker Nation. We are blessed to lead one of the most storied traditions in college baseball. Sharing the same dugout Gene Stephenson built is the honor of all honors. "Shocker Nation, I can promise you we are coming to work; to work hard and to get to the College World Series. Our singular focus, attention and objective is to represent you in Omaha, making that dream a reality once again! Becki, Emily, Zoe and I are grateful to President Rick Muma and Director of Athletics Kevin Saal for this tremendous opportunity and honor. We can't wait to jump headfirst into the Wichita community. Go Shockers!" Green comes to Wichita State after four seasons at the helm of Washington State, where he improved the Cougars win total in each of his four campaigns. Inheriting a program that won 11 games in 2019, Green guided Washington State to four straight seasons above .500, the first such stretch of success for the Cougars since 2006-10. Green went 91-79 overall in his four seasons in Pullman, including a 29-win season in 2023 that matched the most wins for Washington State since 2010. Prior to his tenure with Wazzu, Green revitalized the program at his alma mater New Mexico State, authoring college baseball's biggest turnaround in 2016. Following an 11-38-1 mark in his first year with the Aggies, Green led New Mexico State to a 34-23 record the following season, a 23-win improvement. He followed up the impressive turnaround with a 35-20 season in 2017, then engineered a historic 2018 campaign. The Aggies finished 40-22 and claimed their first WAC tournament title, advancing to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2012. Green went 38-17 in his final season in Las Cruces, posting the best winning percentage for NMSU in a decade. In nine total seasons as a head coach, Green owns a career record of 249-201-1, good for a .553 winning percentage. Green has appeared in seven NCAA Regionals as a head coach or assistant coach at the Division I level. "Brian has developed into one of the most respected and balanced leaders in college baseball," Saal said. "Serving 10 years as a Pac-12/SEC assistant coach/recruiting coordinator, and nine years leading two unique programs in distinctly different leagues, Brian has ushered transformational and unprecedented results. "Brian's work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to purpose fuels record recruiting and player development outcomes. Additionally, through his dynamic personality, engaging approach and authentic connections, Brian has become an invaluable member of his community. We are thrilled to welcome Brian, Becki, Emily and Zoe to the Shocker Family."&nbsp; Green brings a reputation as one of the nation's top recruiters, highlighted by consecutive top-five ranked junior college classes in 2021 and 2022. While at New Mexico State, he helped recruit and develop eventual first round draft pick Nick Gonzales (#7 overall pick – Pittsburgh Pirates) and at Washington State he oversaw the development of Kyle Manzardo (#63 overall pick – Tampa Bay Rays), the highest Washington State draft pick in 30 years. Green and his staff brought in four consecutive nationally ranked recruiting classes while at New Mexico State, and at Washington State he inked the #29-ranked class in the country in 2021. Over the course of his coaching career, Green has developed more than 50 players who have gone on to play Major League Baseball. Green's tutelage has helped produce multiple All-Americans and Academic All-Americans in addition to winners of prestigious national awards such as the Golden Spikes Award, Dick Howser Trophy, John Olerud Award, and numerous national Player of the Year accolades. Off the field, Green's teams have been consistently recognized for their community impact and academic achievement. At New Mexico State, Green and the Aggies won four consecutive community service awards, compiling more than 6,000 hours of service over five years. Green's emphasis on academic achievement regularly yields team-record GPAs, honor roll recipients and Academic All-Americans. Prior to his two head coaching stints, Green has served as an assistant coach at Kentucky (2009-14) and UCLA (2005-08), in addition to previous coaching roles at Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego, Chapman University, Cal Poly-Pomona, and Riverside City College. Green, a native of Temecula, Calif., graduated from New Mexico State with a degree in business management in 1995 and earned his master's degree in education from National University in 1997. He played collegiately at Riverside City College, Chapman University, and New Mexico State. Green is married to the former Becki Francis and they have two daughters, Emily&nbsp;and Zoe. What They're Saying: "Wichita State hired one of the best coaches and human beings in the country in Brian Green. Brian is the total package as a leader, developer, recruiter, and baseball coach. That combination is hard to find but the Shockers did and secured a bright future with Brian Green as their leader." - Jay Johnson LSU Baseball Head Coach "Brian has a solid foundation as a coach, he has been an assistant for several programs that have played at the highest level and a head coach of two programs. He led both New Mexico State and Washington State into years that were very competitive, and his players always have played with an edge. He is a great hire for Wichita State, looking forward to following the program over the next several years." - John Savage UCLA Baseball Head Coach "Brian Green is the template of what a college baseball coach should be! Energy, experience, and above all, Brian has the superpower of human connection. His ability to recruit and develop is unparalleled." - Rich Hill Hawai'i Baseball Head Coach "I knew when I met Coach Green that he had great energy and a passion for developing baseball players. I really started to love taking ground balls in college. He finds a way to have fun while getting better at the same time and is a big reason why I was able to make it to the big leagues." - Brandon Crawford San Francisco Giants All-Star Shortstop&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;A veteran leader with nine seasons of head coaching experience, Brian Green was named the fifth head coach in the modern era of Wichita State baseball, Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced Monday. Wichita State Athletics will introduce Coach Green at a press conference this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the home locker room at Eck Stadium. The event is free and open to the public and will be streamed live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/1cee7fcd-b382-487e-851c-92328fcc5607">ESPN+</a>. Those attending can enter through the baseball offices located on the west side of the facility. "What a monumental opportunity to lead Shocker Baseball," Green said. "Since learning of the opportunity in recent days, we haven't slept and we are excited to join Shocker Nation. We are blessed to lead one of the most storied traditions in college baseball. Sharing the same dugout Gene Stephenson built is the honor of all honors. "Shocker Nation, I can promise you we are coming to work; to work hard and to get to the College World Series. Our singular focus, attention and objective is to represent you in Omaha, making that dream a reality once again! Becki, Emily, Zoe and I are grateful to President Rick Muma and Director of Athletics Kevin Saal for this tremendous opportunity and honor. We can't wait to jump headfirst into the Wichita community. Go Shockers!" Green comes to Wichita State after four seasons at the helm of Washington State, where he improved the Cougars win total in each of his four campaigns. Inheriting a program that won 11 games in 2019, Green guided Washington State to four straight seasons above .500, the first such stretch of success for the Cougars since 2006-10. Green went 91-79 overall in his four seasons in Pullman, including a 29-win season in 2023 that matched the most wins for Washington State since 2010. Prior to his tenure with Wazzu, Green revitalized the program at his alma mater New Mexico State, authoring college baseball's biggest turnaround in 2016. Following an 11-38-1 mark in his first year with the Aggies, Green led New Mexico State to a 34-23 record the following season, a 23-win improvement. He followed up the impressive turnaround with a 35-20 season in 2017, then engineered a historic 2018 campaign. The Aggies finished 40-22 and claimed their first WAC tournament title, advancing to the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2012. Green went 38-17 in his final season in Las Cruces, posting the best winning percentage for NMSU in a decade. In nine total seasons as a head coach, Green owns a career record of 249-201-1, good for a .553 winning percentage. Green has appeared in seven NCAA Regionals as a head coach or assistant coach at the Division I level. "Brian has developed into one of the most respected and balanced leaders in college baseball," Saal said. "Serving 10 years as a Pac-12/SEC assistant coach/recruiting coordinator, and nine years leading two unique programs in distinctly different leagues, Brian has ushered transformational and unprecedented results. "Brian's work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to purpose fuels record recruiting and player development outcomes. Additionally, through his dynamic personality, engaging approach and authentic connections, Brian has become an invaluable member of his community. We are thrilled to welcome Brian, Becki, Emily and Zoe to the Shocker Family."&nbsp; Green brings a reputation as one of the nation's top recruiters, highlighted by consecutive top-five ranked junior college classes in 2021 and 2022. While at New Mexico State, he helped recruit and develop eventual first round draft pick Nick Gonzales (#7 overall pick – Pittsburgh Pirates) and at Washington State he oversaw the development of Kyle Manzardo (#63 overall pick – Tampa Bay Rays), the highest Washington State draft pick in 30 years. Green and his staff brought in four consecutive nationally ranked recruiting classes while at New Mexico State, and at Washington State he inked the #29-ranked class in the country in 2021. Over the course of his coaching career, Green has developed more than 50 players who have gone on to play Major League Baseball. Green's tutelage has helped produce multiple All-Americans and Academic All-Americans in addition to winners of prestigious national awards such as the Golden Spikes Award, Dick Howser Trophy, John Olerud Award, and numerous national Player of the Year accolades. Off the field, Green's teams have been consistently recognized for their community impact and academic achievement. At New Mexico State, Green and the Aggies won four consecutive community service awards, compiling more than 6,000 hours of service over five years. Green's emphasis on academic achievement regularly yields team-record GPAs, honor roll recipients and Academic All-Americans. Prior to his two head coaching stints, Green has served as an assistant coach at Kentucky (2009-14) and UCLA (2005-08), in addition to previous coaching roles at Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego, Chapman University, Cal Poly-Pomona, and Riverside City College. Green, a native of Temecula, Calif., graduated from New Mexico State with a degree in business management in 1995 and earned his master's degree in education from National University in 1997. He played collegiately at Riverside City College, Chapman University, and New Mexico State. Green is married to the former Becki Francis and they have two daughters, Emily&nbsp;and Zoe. What They're Saying: "Wichita State hired one of the best coaches and human beings in the country in Brian Green. Brian is the total package as a leader, developer, recruiter, and baseball coach. That combination is hard to find but the Shockers did and secured a bright future with Brian Green as their leader." - Jay Johnson LSU Baseball Head Coach "Brian has a solid foundation as a coach, he has been an assistant for several programs that have played at the highest level and a head coach of two programs. He led both New Mexico State and Washington State into years that were very competitive, and his players always have played with an edge. He is a great hire for Wichita State, looking forward to following the program over the next several years." - John Savage UCLA Baseball Head Coach "Brian Green is the template of what a college baseball coach should be! Energy, experience, and above all, Brian has the superpower of human connection. His ability to recruit and develop is unparalleled." - Rich Hill Hawai'i Baseball Head Coach "I knew when I met Coach Green that he had great energy and a passion for developing baseball players. I really started to love taking ground balls in college. He finds a way to have fun while getting better at the same time and is a big reason why I was able to make it to the big leagues." - Brandon Crawford San Francisco Giants All-Star Shortstop&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ WSU hires Green as head coach

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LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Nationally ranked non-conference schedules are common for Kansas men’s basketball, and the 2022-23 slate will be no different.

The Jayhawks have led the country in strength of schedule in two of the last four seasons and five times overall during coach Bill Self’s 19 campaigns at Kansas. Additionally, KU has placed in the top 10 in strength of schedule 12 times under Self, including third following KU’s 2022 NCAA National Championship season.

The non-conference schedule is highlighted by games in Allen Fieldhouse against Indiana, Seton Hall and Harvard as well as Southern Utah and Texas Southern. Kansas leads the NCAA Division I all-time wins list at 2,357, while Indiana is 10th&nbsp;at 1,890. The Seton Hall contest is part of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and KU defeated Texas Southern in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament en route to the national title.

Fans can secure season tickets today for all 17 home games, which includes the nine Big 12 Conference matchups, seven non-conference and one exhibition contest. The Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET average in 2021-22. Tickets are available for as low as $500 by&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkuathletics.evenue.net%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetEventInfo%3FticketCode%3DGS%253AKU%253AB21%253ABS%253A%26linkID%3Dkansas%26shopperContext%3D%26pc%3D%26caller%3D%26appCode%3D%26groupCode%3DMBBST%26cgc%3D%26dataAccId%3D977%26locale%3Den_US%26siteId%3Dev_kansas&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ctheisen%40ku.edu%7C63ae2dc443304eb0a21808d929eab230%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637586910266285303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=3t6Fi9GuLLotRBzYeLey2V%2FLMlD1jpQjZUFcQDVGkcg%3D&amp;reserved=0">clicking here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141.

“Once again we have a non-conference schedule that should prepare us for what will be another strong Big 12 schedule,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “This is a very attractive home schedule with games against Indiana and Seton Hall. Also mixed in is Duke in the Champions Classic in Indianapolis and road games at Missouri and at Kentucky. The Battle 4 Atlantis is a stacked field that includes USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Those, along with the Big 12, makes this a very competitive schedule and if we do well, it will enhance our chances for another high NCAA Tournament seed.”

Kansas will host three games prior to the Champions Classic, including an exhibition contest against Pittsburg State on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Pitt State’s first-year head coach is former KU great Jeff Boschee. KU will then host Omaha on Monday, Nov. 7 and North Dakota State on Thursday, Nov. 10 before playing Duke in the Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Indianapolis. KU is 6-5 in the Champions Classic.

Kansas will return home to host Southern Utah on Friday, Nov. 18, before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, Nov. 23-25. The event’s field includes future Big 12-member BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

KU will then host Texas Southern on Nov. 28 and Seton Hall on Dec. 1 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle. Next, Kansas will travel to HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 10. Last year, Kansas defeated Missouri, 102-65, in Allen Fieldhouse in the first meeting between the two schools since 2012.

Kansas will then host Harvard on Dec. 22 and the 2022-23 Big 12 league schedule will begin Dec. 31. On Saturday, Jan. 28, Kansas will play at Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Last year, KU passed UK in becoming the winningest program in NCAA Division I history, currently at 2,357 all-time wins. Kentucky is at 2,353.

Kansas is coming off a 34-6 season in which it won its sixth national title, fourth in the NCAA history. KU tied Baylor for first in the Big 12 regular season with a 14-4 record. It was KU’s NCAA-record 63rd&nbsp;conference regular-season title and 20th&nbsp;in the 26-year history of the Big 12. KU then won the Big 12 Tournament, advanced to its NCAA-record 32nd-consecutive NCAA Tournament, a streak that started in 1990, and its 16th&nbsp;Final Four. The Jayhawks won their last 11 games of the season en route to the NCAA title.

2022-23 Kansas Men’s Basketball Non-conference Schedule Day, Date – Opponent Wednesday, Nov. 2 – PITTSBURG STATE (exhibition) Monday, Nov. 7 – OMAHA Thursday, Nov. 10 – NORTH DAKOTA STATE Tuesday, Nov. 15 – vs. Duke (Champions Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.) Friday, Nov. 18 – SOUTHERN UTAH Wednesday, Nov. 23 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Thursday, Nov. 24 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Friday, Nov. 25 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Monday, Nov. 28 – TEXAS SOUTHERN Thursday, Dec. 1 – SETON HALL (Big 12/BIG EAST Battle) Saturday, Dec. 10 – at Missouri Saturday, Dec. 17 – INDIANA Thursday, Dec. 22 – HARVARD Saturday, Dec. 31 – Big 12 play begins Saturday, Jan. 28 – at Kentucky (SEC/Big 12 Challenge) March 8-11 – Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)

Battle 4 Atlantis field – Kansas, BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin

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 </figure><a href="https://kuathletics.com/kansas-announces-the-2022-23-mens-basketball-non-conference-schedule/">Via KUAthletics</a>LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Nationally ranked non-conference schedules are common for Kansas men’s basketball, and the 2022-23 slate will be no different.The Jayhawks have led the country in strength of schedule in two of the last four seasons and five times overall during coach Bill Self’s 19 campaigns at Kansas. Additionally, KU has placed in the top 10 in strength of schedule 12 times under Self, including third following KU’s 2022 NCAA National Championship season.The non-conference schedule is highlighted by games in Allen Fieldhouse against Indiana, Seton Hall and Harvard as well as Southern Utah and Texas Southern. Kansas leads the NCAA Division I all-time wins list at 2,357, while Indiana is 10th&nbsp;at 1,890. The Seton Hall contest is part of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and KU defeated Texas Southern in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament en route to the national title.Fans can secure season tickets today for all 17 home games, which includes the nine Big 12 Conference matchups, seven non-conference and one exhibition contest. The Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET average in 2021-22. Tickets are available for as low as $500 by&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkuathletics.evenue.net%2Fcgi-bin%2Fncommerce3%2FSEGetEventInfo%3FticketCode%3DGS%253AKU%253AB21%253ABS%253A%26linkID%3Dkansas%26shopperContext%3D%26pc%3D%26caller%3D%26appCode%3D%26groupCode%3DMBBST%26cgc%3D%26dataAccId%3D977%26locale%3Den_US%26siteId%3Dev_kansas&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ctheisen%40ku.edu%7C63ae2dc443304eb0a21808d929eab230%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637586910266285303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=3t6Fi9GuLLotRBzYeLey2V%2FLMlD1jpQjZUFcQDVGkcg%3D&amp;reserved=0">clicking here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141.“Once again we have a non-conference schedule that should prepare us for what will be another strong Big 12 schedule,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “This is a very attractive home schedule with games against Indiana and Seton Hall. Also mixed in is Duke in the Champions Classic in Indianapolis and road games at Missouri and at Kentucky. The Battle 4 Atlantis is a stacked field that includes USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Those, along with the Big 12, makes this a very competitive schedule and if we do well, it will enhance our chances for another high NCAA Tournament seed.”Kansas will host three games prior to the Champions Classic, including an exhibition contest against Pittsburg State on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Pitt State’s first-year head coach is former KU great Jeff Boschee. KU will then host Omaha on Monday, Nov. 7 and North Dakota State on Thursday, Nov. 10 before playing Duke in the Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Indianapolis. KU is 6-5 in the Champions Classic.Kansas will return home to host Southern Utah on Friday, Nov. 18, before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, Nov. 23-25. The event’s field includes future Big 12-member BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin.KU will then host Texas Southern on Nov. 28 and Seton Hall on Dec. 1 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle. Next, Kansas will travel to HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 10. Last year, Kansas defeated Missouri, 102-65, in Allen Fieldhouse in the first meeting between the two schools since 2012.Kansas will then host Harvard on Dec. 22 and the 2022-23 Big 12 league schedule will begin Dec. 31. On Saturday, Jan. 28, Kansas will play at Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Last year, KU passed UK in becoming the winningest program in NCAA Division I history, currently at 2,357 all-time wins. Kentucky is at 2,353.Kansas is coming off a 34-6 season in which it won its sixth national title, fourth in the NCAA history. KU tied Baylor for first in the Big 12 regular season with a 14-4 record. It was KU’s NCAA-record 63rd&nbsp;conference regular-season title and 20th&nbsp;in the 26-year history of the Big 12. KU then won the Big 12 Tournament, advanced to its NCAA-record 32nd-consecutive NCAA Tournament, a streak that started in 1990, and its 16th&nbsp;Final Four. The Jayhawks won their last 11 games of the season en route to the NCAA title.2022-23 Kansas Men’s Basketball Non-conference Schedule Day, Date – Opponent Wednesday, Nov. 2 – PITTSBURG STATE (exhibition) Monday, Nov. 7 – OMAHA Thursday, Nov. 10 – NORTH DAKOTA STATE Tuesday, Nov. 15 – vs. Duke (Champions Classic, Indianapolis, Ind.) Friday, Nov. 18 – SOUTHERN UTAH Wednesday, Nov. 23 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Thursday, Nov. 24 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Friday, Nov. 25 – vs. TBD (Battle 4 Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas) Monday, Nov. 28 – TEXAS SOUTHERN Thursday, Dec. 1 – SETON HALL (Big 12/BIG EAST Battle) Saturday, Dec. 10 – at Missouri Saturday, Dec. 17 – INDIANA Thursday, Dec. 22 – HARVARD Saturday, Dec. 31 – Big 12 play begins Saturday, Jan. 28 – at Kentucky (SEC/Big 12 Challenge) March 8-11 – Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)Home games in ALL CAPS Battle 4 Atlantis field – Kansas, BYU, Butler, Dayton, N.C. State, USC, Tennessee and Wisconsin<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Kansas Announces the 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State had 198 student-athletes, from the 15 sponsored NCAA sports, named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and had a school record cumulative grade-point average of 3.406 for the Spring 2023 semester. &nbsp; In order to be named to the AD's Honor Roll, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. It was the 36th-straight semester of having a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Of the 198 student-athletes on the honor roll, 45 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, while 124 were named to the Dean's List (3.5 GPA) and 182 were named Shocker Scholars (3.2 GPA). The Wichita State Spirit Squad also performed well in the classroom with 43 earning a 3.0 GPA or above. Thirteen had a perfect 4.0 GPA. The dance team finished with a 3.70 cumulative-grade point average, while the cheer team had a 3.14 GPA for the semester. Baseball&nbsp;– Grant Adler, Nathan Adler, Alex Birge, Matthew Boyer, Cameron Bye, Clark Candiotti*, Robert Cranz, Parker Dillhoff, Caden Favors, Jarrett Flaggert, Jaden Gustafson, David Herring, Charles Ingram, Jack Little, Kyte McDonald, Mauricio Millan*, Jace Miner, Michael Mulhollon. Brock Rodden, Charles Rogan, Jordan Rogers, Nathaniel Snead, Seth Stroh, Payton Tolle, Colton Vercoe, Austin Wallace*, Gage Williams Men's Basketball&nbsp;– Quincy Ballard, Xavier Bell, Trevor McBride, Kenny Pohto, Jalen Ricks, Shammah Scott, Henry Thengvall Women's Basketball&nbsp;– Ella Anciaux, Nhug Bosch Duran, Carla Budane, Curtessia Dean, Shamaryah Duncan, Daniella Ikponmwosa, Ambah Kowcun, Ornella Niankan, Tatiana Platonova, Jeniah Thompson Men's Golf&nbsp;– Adam Balatka, Aston Castillo, Tate Herrenbruck, Dawson Lewis, Blake Lorenz, Jason Pittman, Matthew Sandoz, Lucas Scheufler, Michael Winslow Women's Golf&nbsp;– Brooklyn Benn, Kendra Henson, Sarah Lawson*, Megan Lucas*, Madison Slayton, Lauren Thiele, Mar Mora Vidal, Mackenzie Wilson* <a>Softball</a>&nbsp;– Alexandra Aguilar, Addison Barnard, Camryn Compton, Alison Cooper, Madyson Espinosa*, Cierra Fleming*, Jessica Garcia, Samantha Hood, Lauren Howell*, Zoe Jones, Lauren Lucas*, Sydney McKinney, Lauren Mills, Krystin Nelson, Sarah Proberts, Kenzie Schopfer*, Taylor Sedlacek, Caroline Tallent, Bailey Urban* Men's Tennis&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Luke Bracks, Zachary Grueber*, Alejandro Jacome, Richard King, Mykhailo Kvantaliani*, Kristoff Minarik*, Orel Ovil, Duccio Petreni*, Alexander Richards</a> Women's Tennis&nbsp;<a>–&nbsp;</a>Jessica Anzo*, Theodora Chantava*, Marlene Forster, Harriet Hamilton*, Lingwei Kong*, Kristina Kudryavtseva, Natsumi Kurahashi Women's Cross Country/Track&nbsp;– Sarah Bertry, Emma Bezdek, Lea Brueckner*, Allison Burke, Miranda Dick, Maya Fabri*, Elontae Hackney-Cooper, Erika Hoag, Gabriel Hopkins*, Marissa Jensen*, Sydney Johnson*, Lea Jerkovic, Cali Kerschen, Abby Klipstein*, Maria Martinez Gonzalez*, Samantha Marx, Destiny Masters, Sadie Millard, Farrah Miller, Jalen Milligan*, Jena Muma, Chidera Okoro*, Ezinne Okoro*, Audrey Parson, Peyton Pogge, Jaazer Ridges, Tess Roman, Maria Romero Rodriquez*, Zarrey Sams, Savannah Simmons, Kinslee Stokely, Mattelyn Swartz*, Margaux Thompson, Amanda Treptow, Faith Turner*, Brianna Utecht, Nadine Visser, Kennady Washington, Skaila White, Emily Whorton, Courtney Wilborn, Diondra Wilborn, Anna Zimmer, Kylie Zimmer Men's Cross Country/Track&nbsp;– Hudson Bailey, Harry Barthelemy, Tanner Brown*, Jackson Caldwell*, Creighton Camp, Caden Carlson*, Thomas Clough, Adrian Diaz Lopez, Clayton Duchatschek, Erik Enriquez, Ridge Estes, Benjamin Flowers*, Joakim Genereux, Yuben Goncalves, Bryan Haney, Joseph Holthusen, Weston Hulse, Ronald Hutchison, Beau Kerschen, Weston Lewis, Blake McCormick, Adria Navajon Fabregat, Elijah Newman, Brady Palen, Toby Penner, Luke Porter, Justin Prinsloo*, Cesar Ramirez, Aidan&nbsp; Reyna, Trey Rios, Malakai Schaad, Lukaas Simonson, Trace Spires, Ke'andre Thompson, Riley Vandaveer*, Nathan Vann*, Iestyn Williams* Volleyball&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Addison Badley, Lauren Cary, Natalie Foster, Katie Galligan*, Annalie Heliste*, Brylee Kelly, Barbara Koehler*, Brooklyn Leggett, Kayce Litzau, Gabrielle Maas*, Kylie Mareris, Megan Reilly, Sophia Rohling, Isabel Strand, Morgan Stout*, Lara Uyar, Morgan Weber, Lauren Wheeler, Emerson Wilford, Madison Wilson</a> Spirit Squad&nbsp;–&nbsp;Abby Allen, Claire Baker, Caden Blankenship*, Destanee Brigman-Reed, Bailey Buchanan, Zarek Burkert, Zachary Cerre, Kennedy Cox, Abigail Eberhart, Amirah Fields, Hannah Flynn*, Britney Gowan, Taylor Hanna*, Kylie Jackson, Natalie Jorgensen, Alaycea Kremeier, Collin Lee*, Elise Legrand*, Ashley LePage*, Olivia Lockwood, Kale Lowery*, Madelyn Marshall*, Riley Martin, Lilliah Mayfield, Audrey Menzies, Alia Michaelis, Addison Moore*, Angel Morales, Jacqueline Nguyen, Matt Nichols, Lauren O'Donnell*, Isabel Peine, Tiffany Pham*, Mason Pitts, Max Rickard, Melody Rinehart*, Chloe Schoenhofer, Isabella Shibley, Francesca Tuminello, Kennedy Willis, Wyman Wheeler*, Samantha Zimmerman, Kailey Zwiener *4.0 GPA&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State had 198 student-athletes, from the 15 sponsored NCAA sports, named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and had a school record cumulative grade-point average of 3.406 for the Spring 2023 semester. &nbsp; In order to be named to the AD's Honor Roll, student-athletes must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. It was the 36th-straight semester of having a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Of the 198 student-athletes on the honor roll, 45 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, while 124 were named to the Dean's List (3.5 GPA) and 182 were named Shocker Scholars (3.2 GPA). The Wichita State Spirit Squad also performed well in the classroom with 43 earning a 3.0 GPA or above. Thirteen had a perfect 4.0 GPA. The dance team finished with a 3.70 cumulative-grade point average, while the cheer team had a 3.14 GPA for the semester. Baseball&nbsp;– Grant Adler, Nathan Adler, Alex Birge, Matthew Boyer, Cameron Bye, Clark Candiotti*, Robert Cranz, Parker Dillhoff, Caden Favors, Jarrett Flaggert, Jaden Gustafson, David Herring, Charles Ingram, Jack Little, Kyte McDonald, Mauricio Millan*, Jace Miner, Michael Mulhollon. Brock Rodden, Charles Rogan, Jordan Rogers, Nathaniel Snead, Seth Stroh, Payton Tolle, Colton Vercoe, Austin Wallace*, Gage Williams Men's Basketball&nbsp;– Quincy Ballard, Xavier Bell, Trevor McBride, Kenny Pohto, Jalen Ricks, Shammah Scott, Henry Thengvall Women's Basketball&nbsp;– Ella Anciaux, Nhug Bosch Duran, Carla Budane, Curtessia Dean, Shamaryah Duncan, Daniella Ikponmwosa, Ambah Kowcun, Ornella Niankan, Tatiana Platonova, Jeniah Thompson Men's Golf&nbsp;– Adam Balatka, Aston Castillo, Tate Herrenbruck, Dawson Lewis, Blake Lorenz, Jason Pittman, Matthew Sandoz, Lucas Scheufler, Michael Winslow Women's Golf&nbsp;– Brooklyn Benn, Kendra Henson, Sarah Lawson*, Megan Lucas*, Madison Slayton, Lauren Thiele, Mar Mora Vidal, Mackenzie Wilson* <a>Softball</a>&nbsp;– Alexandra Aguilar, Addison Barnard, Camryn Compton, Alison Cooper, Madyson Espinosa*, Cierra Fleming*, Jessica Garcia, Samantha Hood, Lauren Howell*, Zoe Jones, Lauren Lucas*, Sydney McKinney, Lauren Mills, Krystin Nelson, Sarah Proberts, Kenzie Schopfer*, Taylor Sedlacek, Caroline Tallent, Bailey Urban* Men's Tennis&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Luke Bracks, Zachary Grueber*, Alejandro Jacome, Richard King, Mykhailo Kvantaliani*, Kristoff Minarik*, Orel Ovil, Duccio Petreni*, Alexander Richards</a> Women's Tennis&nbsp;<a>–&nbsp;</a>Jessica Anzo*, Theodora Chantava*, Marlene Forster, Harriet Hamilton*, Lingwei Kong*, Kristina Kudryavtseva, Natsumi Kurahashi Women's Cross Country/Track&nbsp;– Sarah Bertry, Emma Bezdek, Lea Brueckner*, Allison Burke, Miranda Dick, Maya Fabri*, Elontae Hackney-Cooper, Erika Hoag, Gabriel Hopkins*, Marissa Jensen*, Sydney Johnson*, Lea Jerkovic, Cali Kerschen, Abby Klipstein*, Maria Martinez Gonzalez*, Samantha Marx, Destiny Masters, Sadie Millard, Farrah Miller, Jalen Milligan*, Jena Muma, Chidera Okoro*, Ezinne Okoro*, Audrey Parson, Peyton Pogge, Jaazer Ridges, Tess Roman, Maria Romero Rodriquez*, Zarrey Sams, Savannah Simmons, Kinslee Stokely, Mattelyn Swartz*, Margaux Thompson, Amanda Treptow, Faith Turner*, Brianna Utecht, Nadine Visser, Kennady Washington, Skaila White, Emily Whorton, Courtney Wilborn, Diondra Wilborn, Anna Zimmer, Kylie Zimmer Men's Cross Country/Track&nbsp;– Hudson Bailey, Harry Barthelemy, Tanner Brown*, Jackson Caldwell*, Creighton Camp, Caden Carlson*, Thomas Clough, Adrian Diaz Lopez, Clayton Duchatschek, Erik Enriquez, Ridge Estes, Benjamin Flowers*, Joakim Genereux, Yuben Goncalves, Bryan Haney, Joseph Holthusen, Weston Hulse, Ronald Hutchison, Beau Kerschen, Weston Lewis, Blake McCormick, Adria Navajon Fabregat, Elijah Newman, Brady Palen, Toby Penner, Luke Porter, Justin Prinsloo*, Cesar Ramirez, Aidan&nbsp; Reyna, Trey Rios, Malakai Schaad, Lukaas Simonson, Trace Spires, Ke'andre Thompson, Riley Vandaveer*, Nathan Vann*, Iestyn Williams* Volleyball&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Addison Badley, Lauren Cary, Natalie Foster, Katie Galligan*, Annalie Heliste*, Brylee Kelly, Barbara Koehler*, Brooklyn Leggett, Kayce Litzau, Gabrielle Maas*, Kylie Mareris, Megan Reilly, Sophia Rohling, Isabel Strand, Morgan Stout*, Lara Uyar, Morgan Weber, Lauren Wheeler, Emerson Wilford, Madison Wilson</a> Spirit Squad&nbsp;–&nbsp;Abby Allen, Claire Baker, Caden Blankenship*, Destanee Brigman-Reed, Bailey Buchanan, Zarek Burkert, Zachary Cerre, Kennedy Cox, Abigail Eberhart, Amirah Fields, Hannah Flynn*, Britney Gowan, Taylor Hanna*, Kylie Jackson, Natalie Jorgensen, Alaycea Kremeier, Collin Lee*, Elise Legrand*, Ashley LePage*, Olivia Lockwood, Kale Lowery*, Madelyn Marshall*, Riley Martin, Lilliah Mayfield, Audrey Menzies, Alia Michaelis, Addison Moore*, Angel Morales, Jacqueline Nguyen, Matt Nichols, Lauren O'Donnell*, Isabel Peine, Tiffany Pham*, Mason Pitts, Max Rickard, Melody Rinehart*, Chloe Schoenhofer, Isabella Shibley, Francesca Tuminello, Kennedy Willis, Wyman Wheeler*, Samantha Zimmerman, Kailey Zwiener *4.0 GPA&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shockers excel in classroom during spring semester

<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=630c97e5b0&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Non-Con Schedule in PDF</a>

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball announced its non-conference schedule today, featuring a contest against the defending national champions at Allen Fieldhouse, a neutral site matchup with Kentucky and a road trip to Indiana among other intriguing games. &nbsp; “Once again, our non-conference schedule will be one of the toughest in America, as it has been most years since we’ve been here,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “Playing Kentucky in Champions; going to Maui with maybe as loaded of a field as Maui has ever had; coming home and playing Missouri and Connecticut; and going to Indiana are all monster-type games and games that could have national implications.” &nbsp; Kansas opens the regular season on Nov. 6 at Allen Fieldhouse against North Carolina Central, in a contest that celebrates University of Kansas alum and legendary coach John McClendon and the McLendon Leadership Initiative. &nbsp; “We’re excited to open up the season against North Carolina Central, in large part because that is part of the McClendon Foundation Leadership initiative,” Self said. “With it, we get an opportunity to honor one of the greatest coaches our sport has ever known, John McClendon, in our building playing an HBCU institution.” &nbsp; McLendon coached at what is now known as North Carolina Central, from 1941-1952. McClendon was a KU graduate who studied the intricacies of basketball from the inventor of the game and Kansas’ first coach Dr. James Naismith. A pioneer for the integration of college basketball, McClendon has twice been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. &nbsp; In addition to the Nov. 6 contest honoring McClendon, another non-conference game highlighting the schedule in Allen Fieldhouse includes a battle between the last two national champions as 2022 champion Kansas hosts defending champion Connecticut in the BIG EAST/Big 12 Battle on Dec. 1. For KU, this will mark the second-straight season the past two champs have played each other as Big 12 foe Baylor won the 2021 title. &nbsp; Other KU home contests will include an exhibition against Fort Hays State on Nov. 1, Manhattan (N.Y.) College on Nov. 10, Eastern Illinois on Nov. 28, Kansas City on Dec. 5, HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 9 and Yale on Dec. 22. &nbsp; Fans can secure season tickets today for all KU home games. Tickets are available for as low as $550 by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=824a9a3b88&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. Fans who would like to speak to a sales representative regarding all ticket options may also request a call&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=6ded9c246d&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141. &nbsp; Sports Combo Passes for students enrolled for the 2023-24 season are also on sale now via Enroll and Pay. Once you are logged in to your Enroll and Pay account, click “Select Optional Campus Fees” to find the option to add the combo pass to your account. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=a8441d4ab5&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for more student ticket information. &nbsp; Kansas and Kentucky, the two winningest teams in NCAA Division I, will square off in the Champions Classic on Nov. 14 at the United Center in Chicago. Kansas leads the all-time win list with 2,385 victories, while Kentucky is next at 2,377. This will be the 13th edition of the Champions Classic, which KU and Duke are tied for the lead with identical 7-5 records in the event. Kentucky and Michigan State are each 5-7 in the event. &nbsp; Kansas will also play in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, Nov. 20-22, at Lahaina, Hawaii. The Jayhawks have won three Maui Invitationals, claiming the crown first in 1996 and the last two trips to the event in 2015 and 2019. Six of the eight teams in upcoming Maui Invitational participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament with all six being a four seed or higher – (1) Kansas, (1) Purdue, (2) Marquette, (2) UCLA, (3) Gonzaga and (4) Tennessee. The other teams in the field are traditional power Syracuse and host Chaminade. &nbsp; Kansas finished the 2022-23 season with a 28-8 (13-5 Big 12) record. KU won its 21st Big 12 title and added to its NCAA-record 64th all-time league regular-season title. Under Self, the Jayhawks have won 17 Big 12 titles in his 20 seasons on the KU sidelines. Additionally, Kansas was ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 in every poll in 2022-23 and ended No. 4 in the AP final poll of the season. In fact, KU has been ranked in the AP Top 10 for 38 consecutive weeks dating back to the beginning of its 2022 NCAA National Championship season. &nbsp; Last season, Kansas set a record with 17 Quadrant 1 wins according to the NCAA Division I NET rankings entering the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Additionally, among the 363 NCAA Division I teams in 2022-23, KU ranked first in strength of schedule, marking the sixth time under head coach Bill Self the Jayhawks have had the toughest schedule in the nation. Under Self, the Jayhawks have ranked in the top 10 in strength of schedule 13 times in his 20 seasons at Kansas. With Kansas ninth in the final NET rankings last season, the Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET in 2022-23. &nbsp; There is still one game to be added on the Kansas schedule. Kansas Men’s Basketball 2023-24 Schedule (Home games in ALL CAPS) Nov. 1 (Wed.) – FORT HAYS STATE (EXHIBITION) Nov. 6 (Mon.) – NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Nov. 10 (Fri.) – MANHATTAN COLLEGE Nov. 14 (Tues.) – vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic, Chicago) Nov. 20-22 (Mon.-Wed.) – Maui Jim Maui Invitational (Lahaina, Hawaii – Kansas, Chaminade, Gonzaga, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA) Nov. 28 (Tues.) – EASTERN ILLINOIS Dec. 1 (Fri.) – CONNECTICUT (Big EAST-Big 12 Battle) Dec. 5 (Tues.) – KANSAS CITY Dec. 9 (Sat.) – MISSOURI Dec. 16 (Sat.) – at Indiana Dec. 22 (Fri.) – YALE &nbsp; About John McLendon: A Kansas native, McLendon was a pioneer for the integration of college basketball&nbsp;and was the curator of the fast-break.&nbsp;McLendon was the first African-American student to earn a degree in physical education from the University of Kansas where he was also mentored by none other than Dr. James Naismith. In 1944 during his time as a coach at North Carolina Central, McLendon&nbsp;championed&nbsp;"The Secret Game" between&nbsp;his team of all-Black students against the&nbsp;all-Caucasian Duke University Medical School which would become known as the first integrated basketball game. Some of his accolades include being the first coach in history to win three consecutive national titles, first African-American head coach at a&nbsp;predominantly white institution&nbsp;(PWI), first African American professional coach in the American Basketball League (ABL), and inducted into eight Halls of Fames.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; About the McLendon Foundation: A trailblazer for&nbsp;underrepresented communities&nbsp;in sports, the foundation honors McLendon by providing opportunities via scholarships and post-graduate internships for minorities pursuing a career in college and professional athletics. Kansas head coach Bill Self is an ambassador for the foundation and the University of Kansas has supported multiple McLendon Feature Leaders each of the last two academic years.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=630c97e5b0&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Non-Con Schedule in PDF</a>LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball announced its non-conference schedule today, featuring a contest against the defending national champions at Allen Fieldhouse, a neutral site matchup with Kentucky and a road trip to Indiana among other intriguing games. &nbsp; “Once again, our non-conference schedule will be one of the toughest in America, as it has been most years since we’ve been here,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “Playing Kentucky in Champions; going to Maui with maybe as loaded of a field as Maui has ever had; coming home and playing Missouri and Connecticut; and going to Indiana are all monster-type games and games that could have national implications.” &nbsp; Kansas opens the regular season on Nov. 6 at Allen Fieldhouse against North Carolina Central, in a contest that celebrates University of Kansas alum and legendary coach John McClendon and the McLendon Leadership Initiative. &nbsp; “We’re excited to open up the season against North Carolina Central, in large part because that is part of the McClendon Foundation Leadership initiative,” Self said. “With it, we get an opportunity to honor one of the greatest coaches our sport has ever known, John McClendon, in our building playing an HBCU institution.” &nbsp; McLendon coached at what is now known as North Carolina Central, from 1941-1952. McClendon was a KU graduate who studied the intricacies of basketball from the inventor of the game and Kansas’ first coach Dr. James Naismith. A pioneer for the integration of college basketball, McClendon has twice been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. &nbsp; In addition to the Nov. 6 contest honoring McClendon, another non-conference game highlighting the schedule in Allen Fieldhouse includes a battle between the last two national champions as 2022 champion Kansas hosts defending champion Connecticut in the BIG EAST/Big 12 Battle on Dec. 1. For KU, this will mark the second-straight season the past two champs have played each other as Big 12 foe Baylor won the 2021 title. &nbsp; Other KU home contests will include an exhibition against Fort Hays State on Nov. 1, Manhattan (N.Y.) College on Nov. 10, Eastern Illinois on Nov. 28, Kansas City on Dec. 5, HyVee Border Showdown foe Missouri on Dec. 9 and Yale on Dec. 22. &nbsp; Fans can secure season tickets today for all KU home games. Tickets are available for as low as $550 by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=824a9a3b88&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;or visiting kuathletics.com. Fans who would like to speak to a sales representative regarding all ticket options may also request a call&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=6ded9c246d&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>. To order season tickets, fans must be active members of the Williams Education Fund, which can be done for as little as $100. More information is available by calling 785.864.3141. &nbsp; Sports Combo Passes for students enrolled for the 2023-24 season are also on sale now via Enroll and Pay. Once you are logged in to your Enroll and Pay account, click “Select Optional Campus Fees” to find the option to add the combo pass to your account. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=a8441d4ab5&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for more student ticket information. &nbsp; Kansas and Kentucky, the two winningest teams in NCAA Division I, will square off in the Champions Classic on Nov. 14 at the United Center in Chicago. Kansas leads the all-time win list with 2,385 victories, while Kentucky is next at 2,377. This will be the 13th edition of the Champions Classic, which KU and Duke are tied for the lead with identical 7-5 records in the event. Kentucky and Michigan State are each 5-7 in the event. &nbsp; Kansas will also play in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, Nov. 20-22, at Lahaina, Hawaii. The Jayhawks have won three Maui Invitationals, claiming the crown first in 1996 and the last two trips to the event in 2015 and 2019. Six of the eight teams in upcoming Maui Invitational participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament with all six being a four seed or higher – (1) Kansas, (1) Purdue, (2) Marquette, (2) UCLA, (3) Gonzaga and (4) Tennessee. The other teams in the field are traditional power Syracuse and host Chaminade. &nbsp; Kansas finished the 2022-23 season with a 28-8 (13-5 Big 12) record. KU won its 21st Big 12 title and added to its NCAA-record 64th all-time league regular-season title. Under Self, the Jayhawks have won 17 Big 12 titles in his 20 seasons on the KU sidelines. Additionally, Kansas was ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 in every poll in 2022-23 and ended No. 4 in the AP final poll of the season. In fact, KU has been ranked in the AP Top 10 for 38 consecutive weeks dating back to the beginning of its 2022 NCAA National Championship season. &nbsp; Last season, Kansas set a record with 17 Quadrant 1 wins according to the NCAA Division I NET rankings entering the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Additionally, among the 363 NCAA Division I teams in 2022-23, KU ranked first in strength of schedule, marking the sixth time under head coach Bill Self the Jayhawks have had the toughest schedule in the nation. Under Self, the Jayhawks have ranked in the top 10 in strength of schedule 13 times in his 20 seasons at Kansas. With Kansas ninth in the final NET rankings last season, the Big 12 was ranked first among all leagues in NET in 2022-23. &nbsp; There is still one game to be added on the Kansas schedule. Kansas Men’s Basketball 2023-24 Schedule (Home games in ALL CAPS) Nov. 1 (Wed.) – FORT HAYS STATE (EXHIBITION) Nov. 6 (Mon.) – NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Nov. 10 (Fri.) – MANHATTAN COLLEGE Nov. 14 (Tues.) – vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic, Chicago) Nov. 20-22 (Mon.-Wed.) – Maui Jim Maui Invitational (Lahaina, Hawaii – Kansas, Chaminade, Gonzaga, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA) Nov. 28 (Tues.) – EASTERN ILLINOIS Dec. 1 (Fri.) – CONNECTICUT (Big EAST-Big 12 Battle) Dec. 5 (Tues.) – KANSAS CITY Dec. 9 (Sat.) – MISSOURI Dec. 16 (Sat.) – at Indiana Dec. 22 (Fri.) – YALE &nbsp; About John McLendon: A Kansas native, McLendon was a pioneer for the integration of college basketball&nbsp;and was the curator of the fast-break.&nbsp;McLendon was the first African-American student to earn a degree in physical education from the University of Kansas where he was also mentored by none other than Dr. James Naismith. In 1944 during his time as a coach at North Carolina Central, McLendon&nbsp;championed&nbsp;"The Secret Game" between&nbsp;his team of all-Black students against the&nbsp;all-Caucasian Duke University Medical School which would become known as the first integrated basketball game. Some of his accolades include being the first coach in history to win three consecutive national titles, first African-American head coach at a&nbsp;predominantly white institution&nbsp;(PWI), first African American professional coach in the American Basketball League (ABL), and inducted into eight Halls of Fames.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; About the McLendon Foundation: A trailblazer for&nbsp;underrepresented communities&nbsp;in sports, the foundation honors McLendon by providing opportunities via scholarships and post-graduate internships for minorities pursuing a career in college and professional athletics. Kansas head coach Bill Self is an ambassador for the foundation and the University of Kansas has supported multiple McLendon Feature Leaders each of the last two academic years.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 MBB: Kansas honors legendary Coach John McClendon in revealing top-notch 2023-24 schedule

SHREVEPORT, La—The defending TBL National Champion Shreveport Mavericks were pushed by the upstart, first year TBL franchise team in Wichita in every game they played this year, but the Mavericks were able to win three of those four matchups about the same way.&nbsp; Take advantage of turnovers and just grind it out. Shreveport got another four point victory 120-116 over the Sky Kings. Friday nights game in Wichita ended with a Maverick victory 110-106 as Shreveport took the best of three series 2 games to 0.

In game two of the 2nd round of playoffs, the Mavericks built a commanding lead of 15 points in the fourth period before the Sky Kings made a big run to cut it to 2 points late, but Shreveport made free throws when they needed to and got a big game out of Branden Parks 31 points, 11 rebounds for a double-double to lead the way.

The Sky Kings put six players in double figures with Terrell Brown leading the way with 24 points and 8 boards followed by Jachia Simmons double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Wichita was only 8 of 25 from long range, pretty off their usual pace from outside the arc.&nbsp; Missed free throws figured into the final score as Shreveport outscored the Sky Kings from the line by hitting 38 of 49 while the Sky Kings were 24 of 35 in the game. Several of Shreveport's charity tosses came late down the stretch.

Wichita finishes the season 19-9, but the future looks bright for one of the TBL's newest franchises.

Shreveport will now take on the Potawatomi Fire next weekend in the 3rd round of the playoffs in a best of three series beginning in Shreveport before moving to Shawnee, Oklahoma. Potawatomi won the central division of the TBL with Shreveport finishing one game behind.

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 </figure>SHREVEPORT, La—The defending TBL National Champion Shreveport Mavericks were pushed by the upstart, first year TBL franchise team in Wichita in every game they played this year, but the Mavericks were able to win three of those four matchups about the same way.&nbsp; Take advantage of turnovers and just grind it out. Shreveport got another four point victory 120-116 over the Sky Kings. Friday nights game in Wichita ended with a Maverick victory 110-106 as Shreveport took the best of three series 2 games to 0.In game two of the 2nd round of playoffs, the Mavericks built a commanding lead of 15 points in the fourth period before the Sky Kings made a big run to cut it to 2 points late, but Shreveport made free throws when they needed to and got a big game out of Branden Parks 31 points, 11 rebounds for a double-double to lead the way.The Sky Kings put six players in double figures with Terrell Brown leading the way with 24 points and 8 boards followed by Jachia Simmons double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds.Wichita was only 8 of 25 from long range, pretty off their usual pace from outside the arc.&nbsp; Missed free throws figured into the final score as Shreveport outscored the Sky Kings from the line by hitting 38 of 49 while the Sky Kings were 24 of 35 in the game. Several of Shreveport's charity tosses came late down the stretch.Wichita finishes the season 19-9, but the future looks bright for one of the TBL's newest franchises.Shreveport will now take on the Potawatomi Fire next weekend in the 3rd round of the playoffs in a best of three series beginning in Shreveport before moving to Shawnee, Oklahoma. Potawatomi won the central division of the TBL with Shreveport finishing one game behind.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Shreveport Mavericks ends Wichita Sky Kings season with playoff sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —&nbsp;Brady Singer scattered five singles over 5 2/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Sunday.

Singer (4-4) allowed just one runner past first base while striking out seven, his most since getting eight on April 14 against Atlanta. He allowed no walks for the first time in seven starts.

“The sinker was a lot better than it has been lately,” Singer said. “It had some good run on it. I was able to attack with it, and the slider was really good.”

“He did a good job of elevating when he had to, but also pitching to the corners,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The slider looked like it had better depth at times when he needed to get under the left-handed bat or expand with the righties.”

Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (4-7) retired the first 13 batters he faced. With one out in the fifth, MJ Melendez’s ground-ball double took a bad hop past Rockies second baseman Harold Castro to end Freeland’s perfect game bid. Melendez scored one out later on Michael Massey’s single to right.

“They were firing immediately, swinging the bats,” Freeland said. “When I see that from a team it just gets down to execution. When you’re executing your pitches they’ll get themselves out.”

Maikel Garcia led off the eighth with his first major league homer, ending Freeland’s day.

“We’ve seen him hit several balls off the wall here,” Quatraro said. “It was just a matter of time.”

Freeland gave up two runs and four hits with no walks and one strikeout in seven-plus innings.

“It was nice to get into the eighth inning like that,” Freeland said. “The slider was really good today. The curveball was not there at all. Every single time I tried to throw it, it was hit hard somewhere.”

“He had tremendous movement,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “Kyle’s ball was really moving, the fastball, the change, the breaking pitches.”

The Royals’ bullpen, with a major-league high 19 blown-lead losses, shut down the Rockies over the final 3 1/3 innings. Scott Barlow struck out three while working around a pair of singles to earn his seventh save.

Before the start of the sixth inning, the game was delayed for 16 minutes due to rain.

Mike Moustakas and Nolan Jones each had two of Colorado’s eight hits. Jones extended his hitting streak to a career-best seven games.

“I was seeing the ball well,” Jones said. “I feel like I was doing what I wanted to do.”

Kansas City got its third shutout of the season, and second in five games. Colorado was blanked for the second time in five games.

“It was a tough loss,” Black said. “We swung the bats pretty well the last couple of nights. Today we just couldn’t get to their assortment of breaking pitches. (Singer) threw a lot of quality breaking balls. There was just something about the slider we couldn’t solve.”

The win prevented the Rockies from getting a sweep, but the Royals still lost their fifth straight series and they are 1-9 in home series this year.

Rockies: RHP Dinelson Lamet (1-2, 13.17 ERA) will take the mound against San Francisco on Tuesday.

Royals: have not announced a starter for their series opener on Monday at Miami against Marlins LHP Braxton Garrett (1-2, 4.22).

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —&nbsp;Brady Singer scattered five singles over 5 2/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Sunday.Singer (4-4) allowed just one runner past first base while striking out seven, his most since getting eight on April 14 against Atlanta. He allowed no walks for the first time in seven starts.“The sinker was a lot better than it has been lately,” Singer said. “It had some good run on it. I was able to attack with it, and the slider was really good.”“He did a good job of elevating when he had to, but also pitching to the corners,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “The slider looked like it had better depth at times when he needed to get under the left-handed bat or expand with the righties.”Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (4-7) retired the first 13 batters he faced. With one out in the fifth, MJ Melendez’s ground-ball double took a bad hop past Rockies second baseman Harold Castro to end Freeland’s perfect game bid. Melendez scored one out later on Michael Massey’s single to right.“They were firing immediately, swinging the bats,” Freeland said. “When I see that from a team it just gets down to execution. When you’re executing your pitches they’ll get themselves out.”Maikel Garcia led off the eighth with his first major league homer, ending Freeland’s day.“We’ve seen him hit several balls off the wall here,” Quatraro said. “It was just a matter of time.”Freeland gave up two runs and four hits with no walks and one strikeout in seven-plus innings.“It was nice to get into the eighth inning like that,” Freeland said. “The slider was really good today. The curveball was not there at all. Every single time I tried to throw it, it was hit hard somewhere.”“He had tremendous movement,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “Kyle’s ball was really moving, the fastball, the change, the breaking pitches.”The Royals’ bullpen, with a major-league high 19 blown-lead losses, shut down the Rockies over the final 3 1/3 innings. Scott Barlow struck out three while working around a pair of singles to earn his seventh save.Before the start of the sixth inning, the game was delayed for 16 minutes due to rain.Mike Moustakas and Nolan Jones each had two of Colorado’s eight hits. Jones extended his hitting streak to a career-best seven games.“I was seeing the ball well,” Jones said. “I feel like I was doing what I wanted to do.”Kansas City got its third shutout of the season, and second in five games. Colorado was blanked for the second time in five games.“It was a tough loss,” Black said. “We swung the bats pretty well the last couple of nights. Today we just couldn’t get to their assortment of breaking pitches. (Singer) threw a lot of quality breaking balls. There was just something about the slider we couldn’t solve.”The win prevented the Rockies from getting a sweep, but the Royals still lost their fifth straight series and they are 1-9 in home series this year.UP NEXTRockies: RHP Dinelson Lamet (1-2, 13.17 ERA) will take the mound against San Francisco on Tuesday.Royals: have not announced a starter for their series opener on Monday at Miami against Marlins LHP Braxton Garrett (1-2, 4.22).

⚾ Singer pitches into sixth, Royals beat Rockies

Series tied: Heat roar back in the 4th quarter, beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

DENVER (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night. Max Strus scored 14 and Duncan Robinson had 10 for the Heat, who had a big early lead, then got down by as many as 15 — before reclaiming the lead in the fourth. And even then, they had to dig deep to finish it off. Jokic was 16 of 28 from the floor, the last of those shots a 4-footer with 36 seconds left to get the Nuggets within three.

Golden Knights know from experience Game 1 victory doesn't ensure win over Panthers

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights were flying high after Game 1 in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. They just beat Washington and believed they were en route to the championship. Then reality hit in a big way. The Capitals won the next four games. It's a memory that has stuck with the six original Knights and Chandler Stephenson, who was on the Capitals at the time. That experience could be vital after the Knights opened this year's Stanley Cup Final with a 5-2 Game 1 victory on Saturday over the Florida Panthers.

Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has broken a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time. Djokovic was never truly in trouble during a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. Djokovic is closing on bettering Nadal in a more prestigious category: Grand Slam singles championships. Both currently sit at 22. Djokovic will face No. 11 Karen Khachanov next. No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets and now plays No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas. No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka beat Sloane Stephens at night to reach the quarterfinals. Elina Svitolina, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Karolina Muchova also advanced.

Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germán and Bobby Miller. Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth for the Yankees, who were without AL MVP Aaron Judge, after he injured his right foot after crashing into the right-field bullpen door while making a running catch on Saturday. J.D. Martinez homered for the Dodgers, who dropped the final two games in the series.

NCAA champ Zhang becomes 1st LPGA Tour winner in pro debut in 72 years, wins Mizuho in playoff

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang became the first LPGA Tour winner in her pro debut in 72 years, capturing the Mizuho Americas Open with a par on the second hole in a playoff against Jennifer Kupcho on Sunday. The last female player to win in her pro debut was Beverly Hanson, who edged Babe Zaharias to take the Eastern Open in 1951. Zhang shot a 2-over 74 Sunday and squandered a chance to win the LPGA event on the 72nd when she missed an 8-foot par saver after making at least a half dozen in a gritty final round performance.

TCU's Tre Richardson hits two slams, ties NCAA postseason mark with 11 RBIs in rout of Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Tre Richardson hit two grand slams among his three home runs and tied an NCAA postseason record with 11 RBIs to lead TCU to a 20-5 rout of Arkansas in a winner's bracket game of the Fayetteville Regional. Richardson hit a grand slam in the first inning and another in the second. His third home run was a two-run shot in the sixth and he added an RBI single in the ninth. He had five hits in six at-bats. The Horned Frogs had one other home run, a three-run shot by Brayden Taylor in the third inning.

Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85

Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85. The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, announced the passing of the Chiefs' matriarch in a statement released by the team Sunday night. No cause of death was given. Norma Hunt was among the few to have attended every Super Bowl when she was present for the Chiefs' 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Norma Hunt had two sons, Clark and Daniel, and was closely linked to the Chiefs franchise through her charitable work. The team had yet to announce memorial details.

Paul Maurice and Bruce Cassidy coaching in Stanley Cup Final shows value of experience

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paul Maurice walked away from coaching in the middle of last season. Bruce Cassidy was fired from his previous job despite making the playoffs six years in a row. Now Maurice's Florida Panthers and Cassidy's Vegas Golden Knights are in the final, with one of the veteran coaches set to win the Stanley Cup for the first time. Their presence in the final is more evidence of why NHL teams looking to win cherish coaches who aren't recycled or retreads but rather have crucial experience navigating situations.

Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. Louis

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Busch held off Denny Hamlin through a series of late restarts to win the chaotic, caution-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis in overtime Sunday. Bubba Wallace brought out the 11th and final yellow when his brake rotor let go with five laps remaining. Busch won a green-white-checkered shootout to the finish. There also were two red flags to go with a two-hour weather delay that caused the mid-afternoon race to finish in the twilight. Hamlin finished second while Joey Logano, the winner a year ago in the Cup Series debut at the track, got around Kyle Larson on the final lap to finish third. Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top five ahead of Ryan Blaney, last week's winner at Charlotte.

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for Monday Morning.Series tied: Heat roar back in the 4th quarter, beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA FinalsDENVER (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night. Max Strus scored 14 and Duncan Robinson had 10 for the Heat, who had a big early lead, then got down by as many as 15 — before reclaiming the lead in the fourth. And even then, they had to dig deep to finish it off. Jokic was 16 of 28 from the floor, the last of those shots a 4-footer with 36 seconds left to get the Nuggets within three.Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccerMADRID (AP) — The vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults directed at Brazilian soccer player Vinícius Júnior underscore an entrenched and decades-old issue that refuses to go away in the world's most popular sport. It is a deeper societal problem that is manifested in soccer matches predominantly in Europe, but also all around the world, and has been amplified by the reach of social media. Federations have been slow and, in some cases unwilling, to use powers to sanction teams for the racist behavior of their fans. Players past and present worry racism is just an accepted part of soccer. Experts say more education and stronger punishments are required to combat racism.Golden Knights know from experience Game 1 victory doesn't ensure win over PanthersLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights were flying high after Game 1 in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. They just beat Washington and believed they were en route to the championship. Then reality hit in a big way. The Capitals won the next four games. It's a memory that has stuck with the six original Knights and Chandler Stephenson, who was on the Capitals at the time. That experience could be vital after the Knights opened this year's Stanley Cup Final with a 5-2 Game 1 victory on Saturday over the Florida Panthers.Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French OpenPARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has broken a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time. Djokovic was never truly in trouble during a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas on Sunday. Djokovic is closing on bettering Nadal in a more prestigious category: Grand Slam singles championships. Both currently sit at 22. Djokovic will face No. 11 Karen Khachanov next. No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets and now plays No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas. No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka beat Sloane Stephens at night to reach the quarterfinals. Elina Svitolina, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Karolina Muchova also advanced.Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over DodgersLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germán and Bobby Miller. Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth for the Yankees, who were without AL MVP Aaron Judge, after he injured his right foot after crashing into the right-field bullpen door while making a running catch on Saturday. J.D. Martinez homered for the Dodgers, who dropped the final two games in the series.NCAA champ Zhang becomes 1st LPGA Tour winner in pro debut in 72 years, wins Mizuho in playoffJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang became the first LPGA Tour winner in her pro debut in 72 years, capturing the Mizuho Americas Open with a par on the second hole in a playoff against Jennifer Kupcho on Sunday. The last female player to win in her pro debut was Beverly Hanson, who edged Babe Zaharias to take the Eastern Open in 1951. Zhang shot a 2-over 74 Sunday and squandered a chance to win the LPGA event on the 72nd when she missed an 8-foot par saver after making at least a half dozen in a gritty final round performance.TCU's Tre Richardson hits two slams, ties NCAA postseason mark with 11 RBIs in rout of ArkansasFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Tre Richardson hit two grand slams among his three home runs and tied an NCAA postseason record with 11 RBIs to lead TCU to a 20-5 rout of Arkansas in a winner's bracket game of the Fayetteville Regional. Richardson hit a grand slam in the first inning and another in the second. His third home run was a two-run shot in the sixth and he added an RBI single in the ninth. He had five hits in six at-bats. The Horned Frogs had one other home run, a three-run shot by Brayden Taylor in the third inning.Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85. The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, announced the passing of the Chiefs' matriarch in a statement released by the team Sunday night. No cause of death was given. Norma Hunt was among the few to have attended every Super Bowl when she was present for the Chiefs' 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Norma Hunt had two sons, Clark and Daniel, and was closely linked to the Chiefs franchise through her charitable work. The team had yet to announce memorial details.Paul Maurice and Bruce Cassidy coaching in Stanley Cup Final shows value of experienceLAS VEGAS (AP) — Paul Maurice walked away from coaching in the middle of last season. Bruce Cassidy was fired from his previous job despite making the playoffs six years in a row. Now Maurice's Florida Panthers and Cassidy's Vegas Golden Knights are in the final, with one of the veteran coaches set to win the Stanley Cup for the first time. Their presence in the final is more evidence of why NHL teams looking to win cherish coaches who aren't recycled or retreads but rather have crucial experience navigating situations.Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. LouisMADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Busch held off Denny Hamlin through a series of late restarts to win the chaotic, caution-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis in overtime Sunday. Bubba Wallace brought out the 11th and final yellow when his brake rotor let go with five laps remaining. Busch won a green-white-checkered shootout to the finish. There also were two red flags to go with a two-hour weather delay that caused the mid-afternoon race to finish in the twilight. Hamlin finished second while Joey Logano, the winner a year ago in the Cup Series debut at the track, got around Kyle Larson on the final lap to finish third. Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top five ahead of Ryan Blaney, last week's winner at Charlotte.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUEFinal	Miami	7	Oakland	5	Final	Toronto	6	N.Y. Mets	4	Final	Kansas City	2	Colorado	0	Final	Baltimore	8	San Francisco	3	Final	N.Y. Yankees	4	L.A. Dodgers	1	___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Tampa Bay	6	Boston	2	Final	Cleveland	2	Minnesota	1	Final	L.A. Angels	2	Houston	1	Final	Chicago White Sox	6	Detroit	2	Final	Texas	12	Seattle	3	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Pittsburgh	2	St. Louis	1	Final	Milwaukee	5	Cincinnati	1	Final	Philadelphia	11	Washington	3	Final	Atlanta	8	Arizona	5	Final	Chicago Cubs	7	San Diego	1	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Miami	111	Denver	108	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Connecticut	80	Dallas	74	Final	Chicago	86	New York	82	Final	Las Vegas	84	Indiana	80	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		Detroit	at	Philadelphia	6:40 p.m.			Kansas City	at	Miami	6:40 p.m.			Oakland	at	Pittsburgh	7:05 p.m.			St. Louis	at	Texas	8:05 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Boston	4:05 p.m.			Houston	at	Toronto	7:07 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Milwaukee	at	Cincinnati	7:10 p.m.			Chi Cubs	at	San Diego	9:10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS		Florida	at	Vegas	8 p.m.	<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

📢📰  Sports Headlines for Monday

DENVER (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.

Max Strus scored 14 and Duncan Robinson had 10 for the Heat, who had a big early lead, then got down by as many as 15 before reclaiming the lead in the fourth. Miami outscored Denver 36-25 in the final period, erasing an eight-point deficit going into the final frame.

And even then, they had to dig deep to finish it off.

Jokic scored 41 points and was 16 of 28 from the floor, the last of those shots a 4-footer with 36 seconds left to get the Nuggets within three.

Denver elected not to foul on the ensuing Miami possession. Butler missed a 3, and with a chance to tie, Jamal Murray missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Murray had 18 points and 10 assists for Denver, while Aaron Gordon had 12 points and Bruce Brown scored 11.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.Max Strus scored 14 and Duncan Robinson had 10 for the Heat, who had a big early lead, then got down by as many as 15 before reclaiming the lead in the fourth. Miami outscored Denver 36-25 in the final period, erasing an eight-point deficit going into the final frame.And even then, they had to dig deep to finish it off.Jokic scored 41 points and was 16 of 28 from the floor, the last of those shots a 4-footer with 36 seconds left to get the Nuggets within three.Denver elected not to foul on the ensuing Miami possession. Butler missed a 3, and with a chance to tie, Jamal Murray missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.Murray had 18 points and 10 assists for Denver, while Aaron Gordon had 12 points and Bruce Brown scored 11.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Miami evens series with Denver in NBA finals

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wizards (6-2) finished the non-conference weekend a perfect 2-0.

Sunday's victory against the Fort Riley Big Red One (12-8) did not come without some adversity on Armed Forces Day.&nbsp;

D'Quan Lynch of the Big Red One scored 22 of his game-high 40 points in the first half.&nbsp;

Lynch scored the game's first five points and hot shooting put Fort Riley up 12-4 just 3:30 into the contest.&nbsp;

That lead bulged to nine before Kaelon Gary and Parker Austin went to work.&nbsp;

Gary and Austin each hit triples as the Wizards pulled within five by the media timeout.&nbsp;

A Curtis Profit Junior bucket tied the game at 25 before the Big Red One got a free throw and bucket to close the quarter.&nbsp;

Another Austin triple tied the game at 28 before a Gary three put Wichita up for good.&nbsp;

Wichita closed the half on a 26-17 run to take a 10-point halftime lead.&nbsp;

Jai'Raye Velez scored 12 of his 20 total points in the third frame to pull Fort Riley within four before Jeremiah May hit a big three that put Wichita up 69-60 with 5:26 remaining in the third.&nbsp;

A Lynch basket with 1:25 to go pulled Fort Riley back within four, but an Anthony Cameron And-1 dunk gave Wichita the 80-73 lead.

Fort Riley tied the game thrice in the final frame (at 84-, 86-, and 93-all) but Gary went to work again in the final three minutes to secure the Wizard victory.

Gary's back-to-back buckets made it 97-93 with 3:30 to play.&nbsp;

A Gary dish to May put the Wizards up six before a Michael Barnes And-1.

Javaughn Harrison made things interesting by answering a Gary three with a triple of his own.&nbsp;

Hanging onto a 106-102 lead with 22 seconds remaining, the Wizards had to hit free throws down the stretch to hold off the Big Red One.

FINAL: Wizards 110 Big Red One 103

Gary finished with 25 points, Austin 21 and May 15, while Cameron and Barnes each dropped 14.

Wichita is on the road June 10 and June 17 before returning home to Friends University to face the Tri-State 66ers Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — The Wizards (6-2) finished the non-conference weekend a perfect 2-0.Sunday's victory against the Fort Riley Big Red One (12-8) did not come without some adversity on Armed Forces Day.&nbsp;D'Quan Lynch of the Big Red One scored 22 of his game-high 40 points in the first half.&nbsp;Lynch scored the game's first five points and hot shooting put Fort Riley up 12-4 just 3:30 into the contest.&nbsp;That lead bulged to nine before Kaelon Gary and Parker Austin went to work.&nbsp;Gary and Austin each hit triples as the Wizards pulled within five by the media timeout.&nbsp;A Curtis Profit Junior bucket tied the game at 25 before the Big Red One got a free throw and bucket to close the quarter.&nbsp;Another Austin triple tied the game at 28 before a Gary three put Wichita up for good.&nbsp;Wichita closed the half on a 26-17 run to take a 10-point halftime lead.&nbsp;Jai'Raye Velez scored 12 of his 20 total points in the third frame to pull Fort Riley within four before Jeremiah May hit a big three that put Wichita up 69-60 with 5:26 remaining in the third.&nbsp;A Lynch basket with 1:25 to go pulled Fort Riley back within four, but an Anthony Cameron And-1 dunk gave Wichita the 80-73 lead.Fort Riley tied the game thrice in the final frame (at 84-, 86-, and 93-all) but Gary went to work again in the final three minutes to secure the Wizard victory.Gary's back-to-back buckets made it 97-93 with 3:30 to play.&nbsp;A Gary dish to May put the Wizards up six before a Michael Barnes And-1.Javaughn Harrison made things interesting by answering a Gary three with a triple of his own.&nbsp;Hanging onto a 106-102 lead with 22 seconds remaining, the Wizards had to hit free throws down the stretch to hold off the Big Red One.FINAL: Wizards 110 Big Red One 103Gary finished with 25 points, Austin 21 and May 15, while Cameron and Barnes each dropped 14.Wichita is on the road June 10 and June 17 before returning home to Friends University to face the Tri-State 66ers Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

🏀 Wizards hold off Fort Riley

Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums, pitting Nevada's powerful tourism industry and labor unions against some progressive groups raising concerns about ceding tax revenue when services such as public schools are funded below the national average. Proponents say the proposal could create new jobs, increase the state's general revenue and further diversify the city's casino and gaming-based economy — all without raising taxes. But skeptics warn that's a tried-again argument with empty promises, citing growing evidence that minimal dollars generated from the new stadium would not otherwise be spent among nearby resorts and restaurants.

Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Adin Hill made a remarkable stick save among his 33 stops in net. Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore and captain Mark Stone also scored on Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. Stone's insurance goal late in the third was reviewed for a high stick and upheld. The Panthers lost the series opener for the first time since the first round against Boston.

Vegas goalie Adin Hill makes highlight-reel stick save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made perhaps the save of the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender reached back and extended his stick to keep Florida's Nick Cousin from scoring. Hill got his blade in front of the puck just in time early in the second period to keep the score tied. The heroics by the journeyman goalie-turned-starter was reminiscent of the stop made by Washington's Braden Holtby in Game 2 of the 2018 final in Vegas that became known as the save after the Capitals won the Cup. Hill's save even happened at the same end of the ice.

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media to "breathe." The Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Maurice's Florida team rallied from a 3-1 series deficit in the first round to beat the Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston Bruins. He knows it's way too early to hand the Stanley Cup to the Golden Knights. Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.

Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning. Judge might have saved a run for the Yankees with his sprinting catch on J.D. Martinez's liner into the right field corner. The AL MVP made the catch an instant before running into the bullpen door, which came partly open when he hit it. Judge hung onto the ball, and Max Muncy tagged up and advanced to second for the Dodgers, who trailed 5-3.

Heat looking to get to the line more, while Nuggets vow to be better in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver's 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn't a problem. Not shooting from the foul line 15 feet away from the rim was. The Heat made NBA history by shooting only two free throws in Game 1 as Denver struck first in the title series with a 104-93 win. It was the fewest free throw attempts ever by a team in a playoff game and makes one of the adjustments for Game 2 on Sunday simple to forecast: Expect Miami to go into attack mode. But the Nuggets say they can get much better as well.

Coco Gauff, 19, comes back to beat Russia's Mirra Andreeva, 16, at the French Open

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has won an all-teen showdown to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Gauff is a 19-year-old American who beat 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday at Roland Garros. Gauff was the runner-up to Iga Swiatek in Paris a year ago. They could meet this time in the quarterfinals. But both need to win one match apiece first. Swiatek continued her powerful run through the bracket with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Wang Xinyu. Swiatek has won four of her six sets so far by a 6-0 score. Men advancing Saturday included 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud and No. 6 seed Holger Rune.

McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead. That's how tough it was at Muirfield Village. McIlroy had a 70 and was tied with Si Woo Kim and David Lipsky. That leads to a Sunday that figures to be wide open. There are 22 players separated by three shots. That includes Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay. They helped everyone's cause by making triple bogeys at various points in their rounds. Nine of those 22 players in the mix have never won on the PGA Tour.

Spectacular debut: Rose Zhang shoots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang moved into position to win in her professional debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open. The former Stanford star had six birdies in a bogey-free round on a raw, overcast day at Liberty National in jumping to the top of the leaderboard. It's nothing new for the 20-year-old from California who won 12 of 20 events in her two years in college, with many viewing it as a sign of things to come. Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul and Aditi Ashok were tied for second.

Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman says the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. The future of the Coyotes is now a major question as they go into a second season playing at a 5,000-seat college rink on Arizona State's campus. At the other end of the spectrum are the Ottawa Senators who are close to being sold for what Bettman expects will be around a billion dollars. Bettman says the sale process is close to being done.

Final tie	New England	0	New York City FC	0	

Final tie	Sporting Kansas City	1	Vancouver	1	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for SundayLas Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiumsCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums, pitting Nevada's powerful tourism industry and labor unions against some progressive groups raising concerns about ceding tax revenue when services such as public schools are funded below the national average. Proponents say the proposal could create new jobs, increase the state's general revenue and further diversify the city's casino and gaming-based economy — all without raising taxes. But skeptics warn that's a tried-again argument with empty promises, citing growing evidence that minimal dollars generated from the new stadium would not otherwise be spent among nearby resorts and restaurants.Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Adin Hill made a remarkable stick save among his 33 stops in net. Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore and captain Mark Stone also scored on Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. Stone's insurance goal late in the third was reviewed for a high stick and upheld. The Panthers lost the series opener for the first time since the first round against Boston.Vegas goalie Adin Hill makes highlight-reel stick save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made perhaps the save of the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender reached back and extended his stick to keep Florida's Nick Cousin from scoring. Hill got his blade in front of the puck just in time early in the second period to keep the score tied. The heroics by the journeyman goalie-turned-starter was reminiscent of the stop made by Washington's Braden Holtby in Game 2 of the 2018 final in Vegas that became known as the save after the Capitals won the Cup. Hill's save even happened at the same end of the ice.Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media to "breathe." The Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Maurice's Florida team rallied from a 3-1 series deficit in the first round to beat the Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston Bruins. He knows it's way too early to hand the Stanley Cup to the Golden Knights. Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catchLOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning. Judge might have saved a run for the Yankees with his sprinting catch on J.D. Martinez's liner into the right field corner. The AL MVP made the catch an instant before running into the bullpen door, which came partly open when he hit it. Judge hung onto the ball, and Max Muncy tagged up and advanced to second for the Dodgers, who trailed 5-3.Heat looking to get to the line more, while Nuggets vow to be better in Game 2DENVER (AP) — For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver's 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn't a problem. Not shooting from the foul line 15 feet away from the rim was. The Heat made NBA history by shooting only two free throws in Game 1 as Denver struck first in the title series with a 104-93 win. It was the fewest free throw attempts ever by a team in a playoff game and makes one of the adjustments for Game 2 on Sunday simple to forecast: Expect Miami to go into attack mode. But the Nuggets say they can get much better as well.Coco Gauff, 19, comes back to beat Russia's Mirra Andreeva, 16, at the French OpenPARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has won an all-teen showdown to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Gauff is a 19-year-old American who beat 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday at Roland Garros. Gauff was the runner-up to Iga Swiatek in Paris a year ago. They could meet this time in the quarterfinals. But both need to win one match apiece first. Swiatek continued her powerful run through the bracket with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Wang Xinyu. Swiatek has won four of her six sets so far by a 6-0 score. Men advancing Saturday included 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud and No. 6 seed Holger Rune.McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakesDUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead. That's how tough it was at Muirfield Village. McIlroy had a 70 and was tied with Si Woo Kim and David Lipsky. That leads to a Sunday that figures to be wide open. There are 22 players separated by three shots. That includes Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay. They helped everyone's cause by making triple bogeys at various points in their rounds. Nine of those 22 players in the mix have never won on the PGA Tour.Spectacular debut: Rose Zhang shoots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finaleJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang moved into position to win in her professional debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open. The former Stanford star had six birdies in a bogey-free round on a raw, overcast day at Liberty National in jumping to the top of the leaderboard. It's nothing new for the 20-year-old from California who won 12 of 20 events in her two years in college, with many viewing it as a sign of things to come. Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul and Aditi Ashok were tied for second.Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failedLAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman says the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. The future of the Coyotes is now a major question as they go into a second season playing at a 5,000-seat college rink on Arizona State's campus. At the other end of the spectrum are the Ottawa Senators who are close to being sold for what Bettman expects will be around a billion dollars. Bettman says the sale process is close to being done.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUEFinal	Toronto	2	N.Y. Mets	1	Final	Colorado	6	Kansas City	4	Final	Miami	12	Oakland	1	Final	N.Y. Yankees	6	L.A. Dodgers	3	Final	San Francisco	4	Baltimore	0	___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Boston	8	Tampa Bay	5	Final	Chicago White Sox	2	Detroit	1	Final	Texas	16	Seattle	6	Final	Houston	9	L.A. Angels	6	Final	Tampa Bay	4	Boston	2	Final	Cleveland	4	Minnesota	2	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	4	Washington	2	Final	Pittsburgh	4	St. Louis	3	Final	Milwaukee	10	Cincinnati	8	Final	San Diego	6	Chicago Cubs	0	Final	Atlanta	5	Arizona	2	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Vegas	5	Florida	2	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Minnesota	80	Washington	78	Final	Los Angeles	92	Seattle	85	___MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCERFinal tie	New England	0	New York City FC	0	Final tie	Portland	0	Seattle	0	Final	Cincinnati	1	Chicago	0	Final	D.C. United	2	Miami	1	Final	Orlando City	3	New York	0	Final	Philadelphia	3	CF Montréal	0	Final	Columbus	4	Charlotte FC	2	Final	Real Salt Lake	2	Austin FC	1	Final	Nashville	2	FC Dallas	1	Final tie	Toronto FC	1	Minnesota	1	Final	Saint Louis City SC	3	Houston	0	Final tie	San Jose	0	Colorado	0	Final	Atlanta	0	Los Angeles FC	0	Final tie	Sporting Kansas City	1	Vancouver	1	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		Oakland	at	Miami	1:40 p.m.			Toronto	at	N-Y Mets	1:40 p.m.			Colorado	at	Kansas City	2:10 p.m.			Baltimore	at	San Francisco	4:05 p.m.			N-Y Yankees	at	L-A Dodgers	7:10 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Boston	1:35 p.m.			Cleveland	at	Minnesota	2:10 p.m.			Detroit	at	Chi White Sox	2:10 p.m.			L-A Angels	at	Houston	2:10 p.m.			Seattle	at	Texas	2:35 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		St. Louis	at	Pittsburgh	11:35 a.m.			Philadelphia	at	Washington	1:35 p.m.			Milwaukee	at	Cincinnati	1:40 p.m.			Atlanta	at	Arizona	4:10 p.m.			Chi Cubs	at	San Diego	5:30 p.m.	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS		Miami	at	Denver	8 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Dallas	at	Connecticut	1 p.m.			Chicago	at	New York	2 p.m.			Las Vegas	at	Indiana	4 p.m.	___

📢📰  Sports Headlines for Sunday

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Wizards (5-2) returned to Friends University for the first day of a two-game homestand Saturday.

Wichita jumped out to an 8-2 advantage before the Program Select Missouri Bulldogs (0-3) took a brief 9-8 lead.

A Parker Austin swat on defense led to his layup on the offensive end.&nbsp;

Kaelon Gary's three with 5:45 left in the first quarter put Wichita up 15-11 and the Wizards never looked back.&nbsp;

The Wizards used 14 Kaelon Gary points, 13 from Parker Austin and 12 from Jeremiah May to take a 53-43 halftime lead.

That lead swelled to 20 after three quarters.&nbsp;

With a little under six minutes remaining in the contest, the Wizards went up 91-66 and made the curtain call for starters.&nbsp;

May led the Wizards with 25 points, while Gary provided an 18-point, 15-rebound double-double.&nbsp;

Curtis Profit Junior dropped 13 points and pulled down 12 boards.&nbsp;

The Wizards shot 43% from the field, but just 19% from deep.

Robert Galvin led the Bulldogs with 33 points.

Program Select Missouri shot just 30% from the field and a mere 15% from distance.&nbsp;

The Wizards return home Sunday, June 4, to take on the Fort Riley Big Red One.&nbsp;

Doors open at 1, tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in the Garvey Center on the Friends University campus.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Wizards (5-2) returned to Friends University for the first day of a two-game homestand Saturday.Wichita jumped out to an 8-2 advantage before the Program Select Missouri Bulldogs (0-3) took a brief 9-8 lead.A Parker Austin swat on defense led to his layup on the offensive end.&nbsp;Kaelon Gary's three with 5:45 left in the first quarter put Wichita up 15-11 and the Wizards never looked back.&nbsp;The Wizards used 14 Kaelon Gary points, 13 from Parker Austin and 12 from Jeremiah May to take a 53-43 halftime lead.That lead swelled to 20 after three quarters.&nbsp;With a little under six minutes remaining in the contest, the Wizards went up 91-66 and made the curtain call for starters.&nbsp;May led the Wizards with 25 points, while Gary provided an 18-point, 15-rebound double-double.&nbsp;Austin finished with 16 points.Curtis Profit Junior dropped 13 points and pulled down 12 boards.&nbsp;The Wizards shot 43% from the field, but just 19% from deep.Robert Galvin led the Bulldogs with 33 points.Program Select Missouri shot just 30% from the field and a mere 15% from distance.&nbsp;The Wizards return home Sunday, June 4, to take on the Fort Riley Big Red One.&nbsp;Doors open at 1, tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in the Garvey Center on the Friends University campus.FINAL: Wizards 113 Bulldogs 87<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

🏀 Wizards wallop Bulldogs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Justin Lawrence recorded four outs for his second save.

“To win a game like that, when you go to the bullpen in the third inning, you need your relievers to all step up,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They all did a nice job.”

Carasiti’s win was his first since Aug. 19, 2016, his only other major league victory.

“Honestly, I didn’t even really realize it,” Carasiti said. “But, it does feel good. It means a lot, helping the team win.”

The Rockies’ first three hitters reached safely in the first, with Charlie Blackmon — who was hit by a pitch to lead off the game — scoring on Ryan McMahon’s soft liner over shortstop. McMahon is hitting .487 (19 for 39) with 15 RBIs in his last 10 games.

Randal Grichuk’s one-out single added another run before Montero tripled down the right-field line, scoring two more. Montero scored on Brenton Doyle’s sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead.

“That was a good inning for us,” Montero said. “We took advantage and executed when we needed to. It gave us confidence going into the rest of the game.”

“We caught a couple of breaks right off the bat,” Black said. “(Blackmon) got hit and (McMahon), sort of a soft liner, and we just kept going from there. We made contact. You put the ball in play, a lot of good things can happen.”

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Justin Lawrence recorded four outs for his second save.“To win a game like that, when you go to the bullpen in the third inning, you need your relievers to all step up,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They all did a nice job.”Carasiti’s win was his first since Aug. 19, 2016, his only other major league victory.“Honestly, I didn’t even really realize it,” Carasiti said. “But, it does feel good. It means a lot, helping the team win.”The Rockies’ first three hitters reached safely in the first, with Charlie Blackmon — who was hit by a pitch to lead off the game — scoring on Ryan McMahon’s soft liner over shortstop. McMahon is hitting .487 (19 for 39) with 15 RBIs in his last 10 games.Randal Grichuk’s one-out single added another run before Montero tripled down the right-field line, scoring two more. Montero scored on Brenton Doyle’s sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead.“That was a good inning for us,” Montero said. “We took advantage and executed when we needed to. It gave us confidence going into the rest of the game.”“We caught a couple of breaks right off the bat,” Black said. “(Blackmon) got hit and (McMahon), sort of a soft liner, and we just kept going from there. We made contact. You put the ball in play, a lot of good things can happen.”Royals starter Daniel Lynch (0-1) threw 38 pitches in the laborious first inning, then settled in to complete five innings. He allowed five runs, three earned, and six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.“Hits like that are going to happen,” Lynch said. “I tried to stay within my control and keep on attacking guys. I felt like I did that, but I put myself in a hole hitting the first guy.”Colorado added a run in the sixth on Blackmon’s RBI hit as Kansas City reliever Josh Staumont walked three in the frame.Nick Pratto’s third home run, a 438-foot solo shot to right, got the Royals on the board in the first. It was Pratto’s first career leadoff homer.Bobby Witt Jr. had three singles for Kansas City but also committed a first-inning error that led to two unearned runs. He was also picked off third base ahead of Maikel Garcia’s RBI hit in the third inning which cut Colorado’s lead to 5-2.“Bobby just tried to be too quick on the double-play ball,” Quatraro said. “I don’t know if we get (Jurickson) Profar on that.”Drew Waters’ RBI single in the eighth made it 6-3. Salvador Perez’s two-out single in the ninth capped the scoring.The Royals have lost 14 of 19 and are 8-23 at home.TRANSACTIONSRockies RHP Nick Mears was reinstated from the 15-day IL and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.UP NEXTColorado LHP Kyle Freeland (4-6, 4.22 ERA) opposes RHP Brady Singer (3-4, 7.12) in Sunday’s series finale.