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 <figcaption>Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang celebrates with members of the pep band after defeating Kentucky in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</figcaption>
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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash; Visits by NCAA Tournament participants Arizona, Colorado, Houston and Texas Tech, along with home-and-home matchups with Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas and Oklahoma State, highlight Kansas State&rsquo;s home-and-away opponents for the 2024-25 Big 12 men&rsquo;s basketball season released Thursday morning (June 27).
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Big 12 schools will embark on a new 20-game league schedule with 10 games at home and on the road as the conference expands to 16 teams in 2024-25 with the additions of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah.
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Dates, tipoff teams and television information will be released at a later date.
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In addition to its permanent home-and-home series with Kansas in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, K-State will also play home-and-home series against Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State and Oklahoma State.
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In all, the 10-game home Big 12 schedule will include visits by Arizona, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia. The Wildcats will make trips to Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU and Utah.
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Thirteen of the 16 Big 12 teams won at least 17 games in 2023-24 with 11 winning at least 20 games, including 32 wins by league champion Houston. Thirteen made the postseason a season ago, including NCAA Tournament appearances by Arizona, Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, TCU and Texas Tech.
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Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are currently on sale with a variety of ticket options. Fans can purchase tickets by calling toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287) and/or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);border: 0px;">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.
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K-State finished the 2023-24 season with a 19-15 record, including a tie for ninth in the Big 12 with an 8-10 mark, and advanced to the NIT. Among the Wildcats&rsquo; 19 victories were 4 over Top 25 teams, including 3 in the Top 10. The team has won 45 games in head coach Jerome Tang&rsquo;s tenure, including consecutive postseason appearances.
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SCHEDULE NOTES
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 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">The Big 12 will play a 20-game league schedule in 2024-25, playing 10 at home and 10 on the road... It is the largest conference schedule in school history, as it has evolved from 10 games in the Big Six (1928-47) to 12 games in the Big Seven (1947-58) to 14 games in the Big Eight (1958-96) to 16 (1997-2011), 18 (2012-24) and now 20 in the Big 12 era.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State will play Arizona for the first time since 2014, Arizona State for the first time since 2017, Colorado for the first time since 2020 and Utah for the first time since 1983.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State will host Arizona for the first time since 1981 with the Purple Wildcats winning all 5 previous meetings at home in the series... The schools have met just 14 times in their respective histories, most recently in the 2014 Maui Invitational, with K-State holding an 8-6 advantage.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State will host Arizona State for the first time since 1982, while the Wildcats will visit Tempe for the first time since 1980... The schools have met 9 times previously with the Sun Devils holding a 5-4 edge.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State and Colorado will meet for the 145th time in 2024-25 and the first time since 2020. All but 2 meetings have come as conference foes, starting with the Big Seven in 1948 followed by the Big Eight (1959-96) and Big 12 (1997-2011, 2024-25).</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State and Utah will meet for just the fourth time in 2024-25 and the first time since 1983... The Wildcats will travel to Salt Lake City for the second time and the first time since a 65-59 win in 1972.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State and Kansas have played home-and-home every year since 1912 and have played at least once every year since 1907... It is the sixth-most played rivalry (301) in Division I men&rsquo;s basketball.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State and Iowa State have met home-and-away every year since 1918 with the series dating to 1909.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">The series with Oklahoma State dates to 1922 while the schools have played home-and-home as Big Eight members (1959-96) and since 2010 when the Big 12 switched to a round-robin schedule.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Cincinnati will visit Manhattan for the third time and the first time since 1967.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Houston will visit Manhattan for the third time and the first time since 1971.</li>
 <li style="font-size: 12pt;">K-State will visit UCF for the first time and play for the third time overall.</li>
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The rest of the 2024-25 men&rsquo;s basketball schedule will be released as it becomes official.</div>

🏀 MBB: 'Cats announce 2024-25 Big 12 slate

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 </figure><div>Kansas Athletics
 
LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash; The Big 12 has announced its 18-game women&rsquo;s basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2024-25 schedule. Each conference team will host six opponents, play six foes on the road and have three home-and-home matchups.&nbsp;
Coming off a 20-13 (11-7 Big 12) record in 2023-24, the Jayhawks will host nine conference games in Allen Fieldhouse for the 2024-25 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Specific dates and times, along with television details will be announced later.&nbsp;This season, the Big 12 added four new members to the conference: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah.
Kansas will host Arizona, Arizona State, Texas Tech, TCU, Baylor and UCF in Allen Fieldhouse. KU will travel to BYU, Utah, Colorado, Houston, Cincinnati and West Virginia. The Jayhawks will play home-and-home contests against Iowa State, Kansas State and Oklahoma State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. To see the complete 2024-25 Big 12 Women&rsquo;s Basketball Opponent Matrix, one can go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.big12sports.com/" style="color: transparent;font-size: 16px;border: 0px;">www.Big12sports.com</a>.</div>

🏀 WBB: KU releases 2024-25 Big 12 matchups

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 </figure><div>Kansas State Athletics
 
MANHATTAN, Kansas &ndash;&nbsp;The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2024-25 Women&apos;s Basketball season, as K-State will face traditional rivals Iowa State and Kansas twice and Cincinnati twice as part of its league slate.&nbsp; Teams will play three Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other 12 conference opponents one time, for a total of 18 Conference games. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date. In addition to its home games against Cincinnati, Iowa State and Kansas, the Wildcats will host new league members Arizona and Arizona State and will also welcome in Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and UCF. In combination with road games with the Bearcats, Cyclones and Jayhawks, K-State will make road trips to new members Colorado and Utah and will also travel to BYU, Houston, Oklahoma State and West Virginia. The 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women&apos;s Basketball Championship will be contested at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, March 5-10, 2025. Ticket information will be available later this year. The Wildcats enter the 2024-25 season with the return of 10 letter winners, including four starters from last season&apos;s 2024 NCAA Tournament squad. The Wildcats will be led by 2024 All-American center&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ayoka-lee/11193" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Ayoka Lee</a></dfn>, who returns for her final season, senior guard and 2023 All-Big 12 First Team selection&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/serena-sundell/11197" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Serena Sundell</a></dfn>, and the senior duo of&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/brylee-glenn/11188" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Brylee Glenn</a></dfn>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaelyn-glenn/11189" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Jaelyn Glenn</a></dfn>. The 10 returning letter winners were responsible for 85 percent of K-State&apos;s scoring, 87 percent of the team&apos;s rebounds and 81 percent of the team&apos;s rebounding in the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats will also welcome transfers Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor and redshirts&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/mikayla-parks/11195" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Mikayla Parks</a></dfn>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/alexis-hess/11199" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Alexis Hess</a></dfn>&nbsp;and freshman Finley Ohnstad. K-State women&apos;s basketball season ticket deposits for the 2024-25 season are being accepted now. For more information on season ticket packages for the Wildcats&apos; home schedule, contact the K-State Athletics Ticket Office by calling 1-800-221-CATS or visit www.kstatesports.com/tickets. 2024-25 Kansas State Big 12 Opponents Home-and-away: Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas Home-only: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF Away-only: BYU, Colorado, Houston, Oklahoma State, Utah, West Virginia</div>

🏀 WBB: K-State releases league opponents for 2024-25

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 </figure><div>Kansas Athletics
 
LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash; The Big 12 has announced its 20-game men&rsquo;s basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2024-25 schedule. Each conference team will host five opponents, play five foes on the road and have five home-and-home matchups.
Specific dates and times, along with television details will be announced later. The conference men&rsquo;s basketball schedule will begin in late December with the Big 12 Championship running March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas will host Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse. KU will travel to BYU, Utah, TCU, Baylor and Cincinnati. The Jayhawks will play home-and-home contests against Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Houston and UCF.
Historically, the upcoming 20-game conference schedule is the largest in Kansas basketball history. As members of the Missouri Valley Conference (1908-28), the number of league games varied with the most being 18 played in 1920, 1921, 1926 and 1928. As members of the Big Six Conference (1929-47), the league played 10 conference games. The Big Seven (1948-58) played a 12-game league schedule and the Big Eight (1959-96) a 14-game conference slate. The Big 12 had a 16-game league format from its inception in 1997 until 2011. Since, from 2012 to 2024, it has been an 18-game conference schedule.
Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. To see the complete 2024-25 Big 12 Men&rsquo;s Basketball Opponent Matrix, one can go to <a href="http://www.big12sports.com/" style="color: transparent;font-size: 16px;border: 0px;">www.Big12sports.com</a>.</div>

🏀 MBB: KU to play 20-game Big 12 slate in 2024-25

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 </figure><div>Kansas State Athletics
 
MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash; K-State junior shortstop&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;">Kaelen Culpepper</dfn>&nbsp;added to his impressive resume Wednesday morning, as he was named to the D1Baseball All-American Second Team.
Culpepper, a native of Memphis, Tenn., becomes the first position player in school history to earn D1Baseball All-American status, while he is the second Wildcat recognized in the&nbsp;<dfn style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/pete-hughes/2461" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Pete Hughes</a></dfn>&nbsp;era. He was one of seven players to represent the Big 12 Conference on the D1Baseball All-America teams.
Projected as the No. 32 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, Culpepper finished as one of the Big 12&apos;s top offensive producers this season. The All-Big 12 Second Team selection ranked among the league&apos;s top-10 in three offensive categories: fifth in runs batted in (59) and sixth in hits (80), while leading in triples (6). &nbsp;
Additionally, Culpepper recorded 15 doubles and 11 home runs to go with his team-best .328 batting average and .574 slugging percentage, as he was one of three Wildcats to start in all 61 games. With 11 homers on the year, he jumped to 10th&nbsp;all-time in school history, totaling 26 during his career.
In the opening game of the NCAA Tournament, Culpepper became the fourth player in K-State history to hit for the cycle, joining Ross Kivett (2014), Heath Schesser (1997), and Craig Wilson (1992). He tripled in the second, singled in the sixth, doubled in the seventh, and homered in his fifth at-bat, to complete the cycle and help K-State topple No. 2 seed Louisiana Tech, 19-4.
Culpepper finished as the top slugger during the Wildcats&apos; first run in the NCAA Tournament since 2013. He hit .474 (9-for-19) in five games with a .522 on-base percentage and an incredible 1.053 slugging percentage that included three doubles, one triple and two home runs with 10 RBI.
The award marks the program&apos;s 39th&nbsp;postseason All-America honor and is the first of Culpepper&apos;s career. Hughes has now overseen nine All-Americans, including three in the last four years.</div>

⚾ K-State's Culpepper earns D1Baseball All-America honors

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🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Royals bats come alive; ⚾  Monarchs rally to earn win over Haysville 2nd straight night

WICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College took home two awards from the Wichita Sports Commission's banquet Wednesday at Intrust Bank Arena.

Kiki Smith was named the Junior College Female Athlete of the Year and John Ontjes was named the Gene Stephenson Coach of the Year.

Greater Wichita Area Athletic Directors were sent nomination forms in April, and members of the local media voted to determine the finalists.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College took home two awards from the Wichita Sports Commission's banquet Wednesday at Intrust Bank Arena.<figure>
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 </figure>Greater Wichita Area Athletic Directors were sent nomination forms in April, and members of the local media voted to determine the finalists.

🏀 Smith, Ontjes win awards at Wichita Sports Commission banquet

NEW YORK — Johnny Furphy, who left the University of Kansas early to enter the NBA Draft, did not hear his name called in the draft's first round on Wednesday.

It is expected that the Australian 19-year-old will be selected soon once round two begins at 3 p.m. Central on Thursday.

The second round will be at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in Manhattan.

Toronto, Utah and Milwaukee have the next three picks at the top of the second round.

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 </figure>NEW YORK — Johnny Furphy, who left the University of Kansas early to enter the NBA Draft, did not hear his name called in the draft's first round on Wednesday.It is expected that the Australian 19-year-old will be selected soon once round two begins at 3 p.m. Central on Thursday.The second round will be at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in Manhattan.Toronto, Utah and Milwaukee have the next three picks at the top of the second round.

🏀 Former KU star still waiting in NBA draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally with a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, and the Royals went on to beat the Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday. The Royals had been shut down by Valente Bellozo, making his big league debut, and the Miami bullpen until that point. Perez got his timely hit off Huascar Brazoban after a double by Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino's tying single. Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth for Kansas City in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second but little else of 7 1/3 innings. James McArthur handled the ninth to wrap up the win.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader split. Jarred Kelenic had three hits, including his eighth home run, and three RBIs as the Braves won the opener 6-2. Kelenic was 6 for 9 with four RBIs in the doubleheader and is hitting .362 with four homers and 10 RBIs since being moved to the leadoff spot in the batting order. Liberatore gave up two hits and struck out eight in his fifth start.

CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment. When it comes to the Home Run Derby, well, stay tuned. Ohtani hit a leadoff drive against the Chicago White Sox for the second straight night, extending his RBI streak to a franchise-record 10 games. The two-time AL MVP is batting .310 with 11 homers, 23 RBIs and 24 runs in 23 games this month. Ohtani’s latest tear has him contemplating another try at the Derby on July 15 as part of the All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Texas. Ohtani says he has to talk to “a lot of people” before deciding on the marquee event.

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-2 for a two-game Subway Series sweep. Harrison Bader also went deep and delivered an RBI double for the Mets, who chased Luis Gil in the fifth inning. They pounded Yankees pitching for seven homers and 21 runs over two nights at Citi Field. With their 15th victory in 19 games, the Mets climbed back to .500 for the first time since May 9. The struggling Yankees, who lead the AL East, have lost four consecutive series and eight of 10 games overall. Following an 87-minute rain delay, Aaron Judge launched a two-run homer with the Yankees trailing 7-0 in the sixth.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected. Risacher doesn’t come with the enormous height or hype of Victor Wembanyama, the towering center who went to San Antonio last year and went on to win the Rookie of the Year award. But the Hawks saw him as the best choice in what has been viewed as a draft absent of elite talent. This is the first time that the draft has gone consecutive years without the No. 1 pick being someone who played at an American college.

NEW YORK (AP) — The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft. French teenager Zaccharie Risacher goes first overall to the Atlanta Hawks, followed by another French teen in 7-footer Alex Sarr to Washington at No. 2. They were the first of three Frenchmen in the top 10 and four in the first round. Charlotte took Tidjane Salaun at No. 6 overall while Pacome Dadiet went at No. 25 to New York. Two-time reigning national champion UConn had guard Stephon Castle go fourth to San Antonio and big man Donovan Clingan go seventh to Portland. Kentucky also had two top-10 picks.

NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million. Keeping the swingman was a priority for the Knicks after they flourished when Anunoby was in the lineup after arriving in December in a trade with Toronto. The deal was first reported by ESPN, which said Anunoby’s deal would be worth $212.5 million. The person confirmed the details to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract is not yet official. The Knicks went 20-3 with Anunoby in the lineup in the regular season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics believes it is building momentum toward a better future as the 2024 Olympics near. The organization has undergone a massive overhaul in the last six years in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung and her team have placed an emphasis on transparency and support in hoping to re-establish trust in athletes, coaches and gym owners alike. Superstar Simone Biles says the leadership at USA Gymnastics has changed because “they've done the work” to make the organization a better place. The organization will be in the spotlight this weekend at the U.S. Olympic trials.

UNDATED (AP) — U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan has been left off coach Emma Hayes’ roster for the Paris Olympics. Morgan was the most notable absence on the 18-player list. The 34-year-old Morgan is a three-time Olympian but missed more than a month with the San Diego Wave after injuring her left ankle on April 19. She had since returned. Morgan also was named to the squad Hayes assembled for a pair of U.S. friendlies against South Korea earlier this month. Morgan has 123 goals in 224 appearances with the national team. Hayes says “there is no denying that it was an extremely competitive process.”

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally with a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, and the Royals went on to beat the Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday. The Royals had been shut down by Valente Bellozo, making his big league debut, and the Miami bullpen until that point. Perez got his timely hit off Huascar Brazoban after a double by Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino's tying single. Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth for Kansas City in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second but little else of 7 1/3 innings. James McArthur handled the ninth to wrap up the win.ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader split. Jarred Kelenic had three hits, including his eighth home run, and three RBIs as the Braves won the opener 6-2. Kelenic was 6 for 9 with four RBIs in the doubleheader and is hitting .362 with four homers and 10 RBIs since being moved to the leadoff spot in the batting order. Liberatore gave up two hits and struck out eight in his fifth start.CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment. When it comes to the Home Run Derby, well, stay tuned. Ohtani hit a leadoff drive against the Chicago White Sox for the second straight night, extending his RBI streak to a franchise-record 10 games. The two-time AL MVP is batting .310 with 11 homers, 23 RBIs and 24 runs in 23 games this month. Ohtani’s latest tear has him contemplating another try at the Derby on July 15 as part of the All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Texas. Ohtani says he has to talk to “a lot of people” before deciding on the marquee event.NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-2 for a two-game Subway Series sweep. Harrison Bader also went deep and delivered an RBI double for the Mets, who chased Luis Gil in the fifth inning. They pounded Yankees pitching for seven homers and 21 runs over two nights at Citi Field. With their 15th victory in 19 games, the Mets climbed back to .500 for the first time since May 9. The struggling Yankees, who lead the AL East, have lost four consecutive series and eight of 10 games overall. Following an 87-minute rain delay, Aaron Judge launched a two-run homer with the Yankees trailing 7-0 in the sixth.NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected. Risacher doesn’t come with the enormous height or hype of Victor Wembanyama, the towering center who went to San Antonio last year and went on to win the Rookie of the Year award. But the Hawks saw him as the best choice in what has been viewed as a draft absent of elite talent. This is the first time that the draft has gone consecutive years without the No. 1 pick being someone who played at an American college.NEW YORK (AP) — The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft. French teenager Zaccharie Risacher goes first overall to the Atlanta Hawks, followed by another French teen in 7-footer Alex Sarr to Washington at No. 2. They were the first of three Frenchmen in the top 10 and four in the first round. Charlotte took Tidjane Salaun at No. 6 overall while Pacome Dadiet went at No. 25 to New York. Two-time reigning national champion UConn had guard Stephon Castle go fourth to San Antonio and big man Donovan Clingan go seventh to Portland. Kentucky also had two top-10 picks.NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million. Keeping the swingman was a priority for the Knicks after they flourished when Anunoby was in the lineup after arriving in December in a trade with Toronto. The deal was first reported by ESPN, which said Anunoby’s deal would be worth $212.5 million. The person confirmed the details to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract is not yet official. The Knicks went 20-3 with Anunoby in the lineup in the regular season.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics believes it is building momentum toward a better future as the 2024 Olympics near. The organization has undergone a massive overhaul in the last six years in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung and her team have placed an emphasis on transparency and support in hoping to re-establish trust in athletes, coaches and gym owners alike. Superstar Simone Biles says the leadership at USA Gymnastics has changed because “they've done the work” to make the organization a better place. The organization will be in the spotlight this weekend at the U.S. Olympic trials.UNDATED (AP) — U.S. national team forward Alex Morgan has been left off coach Emma Hayes’ roster for the Paris Olympics. Morgan was the most notable absence on the 18-player list. The 34-year-old Morgan is a three-time Olympian but missed more than a month with the San Diego Wave after injuring her left ankle on April 19. She had since returned. Morgan also was named to the squad Hayes assembled for a pair of U.S. friendlies against South Korea earlier this month. Morgan has 123 goals in 224 appearances with the national team. Hayes says “there is no denying that it was an extremely competitive process.”WEDNESDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 6 Detroit 2Final Kansas City 5 Miami 1Final Houston 7 Colorado 1Final Milwaukee 6 Texas 5Final L.A. Dodgers 4 Chicago White Sox 0Final N.Y. Mets 12 N.Y. Yankees 2Final Minnesota 8 Arizona 3AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Seattle 5 Tampa Bay 2Final L.A. Angels 5 Oakland 2Final Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 1Final Atlanta 6 St. Louis 2Final San Diego 8 Washington 5Final St. Louis 4 Atlanta 1

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Thursday

WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge turned around from last night’s loss and took the second game of the series 6-2 over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita hit multiple homers for the first time in the second half of the season, this time going back-to-back in the third inning.

Jorel Ortega&nbsp;blistered a three-run home run, his fourth of the season, to left field with no outs in the bottom of the third to put the Wind Surge ahead 3-0.&nbsp;Luke Keaschall&nbsp;swung on the first pitch he saw for a solo shot just to the left of the Wichita bullpen to make it back-to-back jacks and 4-0 Wichita on his second round-tripper at the Double-A level.

Jeferson Morales, the Texas League batting average leader, singled to center field to allow Ortega to come in and score from second after a high throw two innings later in the last of the fifth. He’d also bring in Keaschall on a fielder’s choice in the last of the seventh to become the second Wind Surge hitter to tally multiple RBIs after Ortega.

Northwest Arkansas strung together a leadoff hit-by-pitch and back-to-back singles off&nbsp;Taylor Floyd&nbsp;to drive in their first run when down to their final outs before&nbsp;Tanner Schobel&nbsp;fielded a grounder and stepped on third base for the game-ending forceout.

Andrew Morris took the victory and improved to 3-1 in Double-A after five and two-thirds innings of four-hit baseball, also tying his career high with nine strikeouts.

The Wind Surge continue the series at Riverfront Stadium against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Thursday, June 27, with a 7:05 PM first pitch, taking the field as the Tumba Vacas de Wichita for the second time this season. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>, or watch them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge turned around from last night’s loss and took the second game of the series 6-2 over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita hit multiple homers for the first time in the second half of the season, this time going back-to-back in the third inning.Jorel Ortega&nbsp;blistered a three-run home run, his fourth of the season, to left field with no outs in the bottom of the third to put the Wind Surge ahead 3-0.&nbsp;Luke Keaschall&nbsp;swung on the first pitch he saw for a solo shot just to the left of the Wichita bullpen to make it back-to-back jacks and 4-0 Wichita on his second round-tripper at the Double-A level.Jeferson Morales, the Texas League batting average leader, singled to center field to allow Ortega to come in and score from second after a high throw two innings later in the last of the fifth. He’d also bring in Keaschall on a fielder’s choice in the last of the seventh to become the second Wind Surge hitter to tally multiple RBIs after Ortega.Northwest Arkansas strung together a leadoff hit-by-pitch and back-to-back singles off&nbsp;Taylor Floyd&nbsp;to drive in their first run when down to their final outs before&nbsp;Tanner Schobel&nbsp;fielded a grounder and stepped on third base for the game-ending forceout.Andrew Morris took the victory and improved to 3-1 in Double-A after five and two-thirds innings of four-hit baseball, also tying his career high with nine strikeouts.The Wind Surge continue the series at Riverfront Stadium against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Thursday, June 27, with a 7:05 PM first pitch, taking the field as the Tumba Vacas de Wichita for the second time this season. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>, or watch them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

⚾ Wichita Wind Surge with back-to-back home runs

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs continue to win games late this past week as Hutch rallied in the bottom of the seventh to defeat the Haysville Aviators 6-4 &nbsp;at Hobart-Detter field in Hutchinson on Wednesday night.

With 1 out  in the bottom of the seventh, Hutchinson's Drew Bugner doubled to right center to score Sam Wiese and  Austin Coyle to take the lead. That was all the Monarchs needed offensively.

The Monarch's Carson Cornelius came on in relief to record eight strikeouts to get the win.

Hutchinson, winners of five straight games, will have two days off before their next game which will be Saturday at home versus the Wichita Dirtbags at Hobart-Detter field.

Saturday night is Cancer Awareness night with a silent auction and other proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Reno County.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs continue to win games late this past week as Hutch rallied in the bottom of the seventh to defeat the Haysville Aviators 6-4 &nbsp;at Hobart-Detter field in Hutchinson on Wednesday night.With 1 out in the bottom of the seventh, Hutchinson's Drew Bugner doubled to right center to score Sam Wiese and Austin Coyle to take the lead. That was all the Monarchs needed offensively.The Monarch's Carson Cornelius came on in relief to record eight strikeouts to get the win.Hutchinson, winners of five straight games, will have two days off before their next game which will be Saturday at home versus the Wichita Dirtbags at Hobart-Detter field.Saturday night is Cancer Awareness night with a silent auction and other proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Reno County.

⚾ Monarchs rally late to win over Haysville

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally in the eighth inning with a go-ahead double down the left-field line, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday to pick up the series win.

Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second inning but little else on a sunny afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. James McArthur handled the ninth to finish it off.

“Just incredible,” Singer said. “For those guys to grind back, that's how we're going to win games.”

Indeed, Kansas City had been shut down by Valente Bellozo and the Miami bullpen until the eighth, when Bobby Witt Jr. started the rally with a triple off Huascar Brazoban (0-1). Vinnie Pasquantino followed with a tying single, and after pinch runner Dairon Blanco swiped second, Perez delivered the double that gave Kansas City the lead.

Nick Loftin added an RBI single and Freddy Fermin drove in two more runs to provide McArthur some breathing room.

“We had been pretty dead offensively,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Two outs, nobody on, right? Just the quality of what they were swinging at, too. The guys put some really good swings on it.”

The outbreak came after Kansas City had scored two runs or fewer in five of its last seven games.

“Momentum is huge, and that's who we are,” Witt said. “It was just a matter of time.”

Singer allowed five hits and a walk while striking out five, though he again was victimized by poor run support: The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in 12 of his 16 starts, and he has not won since May 19 against Oakland.

“The efficiency of him was the most impressive thing," said Quatraro, whose team had lost four straight series and been 2-7 in series-deciding games this season. “He wanted to keep going. He had it in his mind that he was going to carry us.”

Meanwhile, Bellozo was dominant in his big league debut for Miami, pitching five innings of two-hit ball.

The only bit of trouble the 24-year-old from Mexico ran into came in the second inning, and it wasn't entirely his fault: Hunter Renfroe hit a two-out single, then Bruján lost Fermin's popup in the sun and it landed for a double. But Bellozo promptly struck out Garrett Hampson to leave the runners on second and third.

He then retired his final 10 hitters before getting a swarm of high-fives in the Marlins dugout.

“I had a lot of adrenalin, a little nervous, but we controlled the game and did a really good job,” Bellozo said. ”Play with the zone, attack with the breaking balls and make all my pitches work.”

Marlins: LHP Kent Emanuel was designated for assignment to clear space for Bellozo on the roster. Emanuel had allowed eight runs, seven earned, while appearing in five games this season.

Marlins: Head to Philadelphia to open a four-game series Thursday night with Trevor Rogers (1-8, 4.90 ERA) on the mound.

Royals: Welcome Cleveland to town Thursday night with RHP Michael Wacha (4-6, 4.07) getting the start.

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 </figure>DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally in the eighth inning with a go-ahead double down the left-field line, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday to pick up the series win.Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second inning but little else on a sunny afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. James McArthur handled the ninth to finish it off.“Just incredible,” Singer said. “For those guys to grind back, that's how we're going to win games.”Indeed, Kansas City had been shut down by Valente Bellozo and the Miami bullpen until the eighth, when Bobby Witt Jr. started the rally with a triple off Huascar Brazoban (0-1). Vinnie Pasquantino followed with a tying single, and after pinch runner Dairon Blanco swiped second, Perez delivered the double that gave Kansas City the lead.Nick Loftin added an RBI single and Freddy Fermin drove in two more runs to provide McArthur some breathing room.“We had been pretty dead offensively,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Two outs, nobody on, right? Just the quality of what they were swinging at, too. The guys put some really good swings on it.”The outbreak came after Kansas City had scored two runs or fewer in five of its last seven games.“Momentum is huge, and that's who we are,” Witt said. “It was just a matter of time.”Singer allowed five hits and a walk while striking out five, though he again was victimized by poor run support: The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in 12 of his 16 starts, and he has not won since May 19 against Oakland.“The efficiency of him was the most impressive thing," said Quatraro, whose team had lost four straight series and been 2-7 in series-deciding games this season. “He wanted to keep going. He had it in his mind that he was going to carry us.”Meanwhile, Bellozo was dominant in his big league debut for Miami, pitching five innings of two-hit ball.The only bit of trouble the 24-year-old from Mexico ran into came in the second inning, and it wasn't entirely his fault: Hunter Renfroe hit a two-out single, then Bruján lost Fermin's popup in the sun and it landed for a double. But Bellozo promptly struck out Garrett Hampson to leave the runners on second and third.He then retired his final 10 hitters before getting a swarm of high-fives in the Marlins dugout.“I had a lot of adrenalin, a little nervous, but we controlled the game and did a really good job,” Bellozo said. ”Play with the zone, attack with the breaking balls and make all my pitches work.”ROSTER MOVESMarlins: LHP Kent Emanuel was designated for assignment to clear space for Bellozo on the roster. Emanuel had allowed eight runs, seven earned, while appearing in five games this season.UP NEXTMarlins: Head to Philadelphia to open a four-game series Thursday night with Trevor Rogers (1-8, 4.90 ERA) on the mound.Royals: Welcome Cleveland to town Thursday night with RHP Michael Wacha (4-6, 4.07) getting the start.

⚾ 5-run rally in the 8th lifts the Royals over the Marlins

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WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;The Basketball Tournament (TBT) &ndash; the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports &ndash; will return for the Wichita Regional in 2024. AfterShocks, a Wichita State alumni team, will be competing in TBT for the fifth time. Regional games will be played at Charles Koch Arena from July 20-24. AfterShocks, the top seed in the Wichita Regional, are organized and coached by former Shockers&apos; guards Zach Bush, JR Simon, and Garrett Stutz. Bush will serve as the team&apos;s head coach. AfterShocks current roster includes: &nbsp; ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alterique Gilbert (2020-21) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trey Wade (2019-21) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Markis McDuffie (2015-19) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Conner Frankamp (2015-18) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Darral Willis (2016-18) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rashard Kelly (2014-18) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jordan Parks (NC Central) ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Caleb Walker (Nebraska) &nbsp; More players will be added to the AfterShocks roster in the following weeks announced via TBT and team social media platforms. &nbsp; The rest of the Wichita region includes: #2 seed Mass Street (Kansas alumni) #3 seed Florida TNT #4 seed Purple Reign (Kansas State alumni) #5 seed Team Colorado (Colorado alumni) #6 seed LA Cheaters #7 seed Ram Up (Colorado State alumni) #8 seed Midtown Prestige &nbsp; AfterShocks will play Wichita-based minor league team Midtown Prestige on Saturday, July 20, at 12 pm CT on FS1. If AfterShocks advances to the second round, they will face the winner of Purple Reign (Kansas State alumni) and Team Colorado (Colorado alumni) on Monday, July 22 at 8 p.m. CT on FS1. The Wichita Regional championship game is Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m. CT on FS1. The winner of the Wichita Regional will play the winner of the Houston Regional in the quarterfinals on July 29 or 30 (official game date, time, and location to be determined). The semifinals and $1 million winner-take-all championship game will be Aug. 2 and Aug. 4 in Philadelphia, Pa. at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. For more information on AfterShocks and tickets for this year&apos;s Wichita Regional, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetournament.com/" style="text-align: start;color: black;font-size: 16px;">TheTournament.com</a>. About The Basketball Tournament The home of the Elam Ending&reg;, The Basketball Tournament has grown from a unique idea among friends to one of the most exciting and engaging events on the summer sports calendar, with national exposure, social media buzz and regional championships across the country - culminating in a winner-take-all $1 million game. Every year it attracts some of the best players in the world. For more information on TBT&apos;s eleventh season, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetournament.com/" style="text-align: start;color: black;font-size: 16px;">www.thetournament.com</a>.</div>

🏀 MBB: TBT bracket, matchups revealed for 2024 Wichita Regional

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MANHATTAN, Kan. &nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Purple Reign &ndash; Kansas State&apos;s men&apos;s basketball alumni team &ndash; will once again compete in the $1 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in the Wichita Regional, July 20-24, at Koch Arena. The No. 4 seed Purple Reign (formerly the Purple &amp; Black) will take on the No. 5 Team Colorado (Colorado alumni), on Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m., CT on FS2. If Purple Reign advances to the second round, they will face the winner of No. 1 seed Aftershocks (Wichita State alumni) and No. 8 seed Midtown Prestige on Monday, July 22 at 8 p.m., CT on FS1. Other teams in the Wichita Regional include the No. 2 seed Mass Street (Kansas alumni), No. 3 seed Florida TNT, No. 6 seed LA Cheaters and No. 7 seed Ram Up (Colorado State alumni). The 64-team field is a single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament to take home the $1 million prize. Purple Reign, which is organized by former Wildcat&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;Henriquez-Roberts, is in seventh year competing in the TBT. Henriquez-Roberts, who has been the head coach for the past 3 summers, is a part of the winningest class in school history (101 victories) as well as the first team to win a conference championship in 36 years in 2013. Former Wildcats&nbsp;Curtis Kelly&nbsp;and&nbsp;Clent Stewart&nbsp;are also serving as assistant coaches. All-time leading scorer and recent K-State Sports Hall of Fame inductee&nbsp;Jacob Pullen&nbsp;(2007-11) headlines the Purple Reign, which also includes former Wildcats&nbsp;Cartier Diarra&nbsp;(2017-20),&nbsp;Justin Edwards&nbsp;(2014-16),&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;(2019-21),&nbsp;Stephen Hurt&nbsp;(2014-16),&nbsp;<dfn style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);"><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/abayomi-iyiola/9697" rel="smarttag" style="color: rgb(229, 231, 235);">Abayomi Iyiola</a></dfn>&nbsp;(2022-23),&nbsp;Xavier Sneed&nbsp;(2016-20) and&nbsp;Kamau&nbsp;Stokes&nbsp;(2015-19). The team also includes&nbsp;Yor Anei&nbsp;(Oklahoma State/SMU/DePaul) and&nbsp;Delano Spencer&nbsp;(Tennessee State). The winner of the Wichita Regional will face the winner of the Houston Regional in the quarterfinals for the right to advance to the national semifinals in Philadelphia. The semifinals will be played on Friday, August 2 on FS1, before the $1M winner-take-all championship game on Sunday, August 4 on FOX. For more information on Purple Reign and tickets for this year&apos;s TBT, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetournament.com/" style="text-align: start;color: rgb(229, 231, 235);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;">TheTournament.com</a>.</div>

🏀 MBB: K-State's alumni team to participate in $1 million TBT in July

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🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Marlins edge Royals; ⚾  Monarchs rally to earn win over Haysville

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The defending NBC World Series champion Hutchinson Monarchs will host the Haysville Aviators at&nbsp; Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park Monday night with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Monarchs are slated for 20 home games with all 20 games set to be video streamed on <a href="http://hutchpost.com">hutchpost.com</a> as well as on the <a href="http://www.monarchslive.tv">monarchslive.tv</a> channel. Sean Boston will have the play-by-play call with Matt Peterson providing the video stream sponsored by Mid-Way Motors.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The defending NBC World Series champion Hutchinson Monarchs will host the Haysville Aviators at&nbsp; Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park Monday night with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.The Monarchs are slated for 20 home games with all 20 games set to be video streamed on <a href="http://hutchpost.com">hutchpost.com</a> as well as on the <a href="http://www.monarchslive.tv">monarchslive.tv</a> channel. Sean Boston will have the play-by-play call with Matt Peterson providing the video stream sponsored by Mid-Way Motors.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1107269?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

⚾ WATCH LIVE! Hutch Monarchs wrap up series with Aviators

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Miami Marlins scored two seventh-inning runs to overcome Seth Lugo’s strong start in a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. After collecting two singles against Lugo in six innings, the Marlins rallied for a pair of two-out runs against relievers Carlos Hernández. Nick Gordon’s infield hit tied the game and he scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error. A.J. Puk recorded four outs for the win and Tanner Scott earned his 10th save.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled. The first game will begin at 12:45 p.m. and the second game will begin as originally scheduled at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council voted Tuesday to remove cannabis products from the banned drug substance list and end limits on how many football staffers can work with players on field. The council said cannabis products don't provide a competitive advantage and its focus in on the health well-being of student athletes rather than punishment for using cannabis. The additional coaches on field mean teams are no longer limited to just the head coach and 10 assistants working with players at practices and games.

HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston has started the search for a new athletics director after parting ways with Chris Pezman. Pezman was let go last week after leading the school’s athletic department since 2017 and helping Houston transition into its move to the Big 12 Conference last year. Raymond S. Bartlett, who is Houston’s senior vice president for administration and finance, will be the interim athletics director until a replacement is found.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has parted ways with baseball coach David Pierce after eight seasons in which the Longhorns won the Big 12 three times but made only three appearances in the College World Series. The Longhorns’ best season under Pierce was in 2021, when they finished third at the CWS. Pierce was 295-162 with the Longhorns and 494-271 overall at Texas, Tulane and Sam Houston State. He has two years left on a contract that paid him $1.2 million annually. Texas leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference on July 1. The SEC is college baseball’s powerhouse conference.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&amp;M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is leaving the Aggies for rival Texas. The move Tuesday comes after Schlossnagle led the Aggies to a runner-up finish at the College World Series. The Aggies lost a best-of-three series with Tennessee for the championship. Schlossnagle replaces David Pierce who was fired after eight seasons at Texas. The move is sure to further enflame an Aggies-Longhorns rivalry that will be renewed on a regular basis when Texas joins A&amp;M in the Southeastern Conference next season. Schlossnagle led Texas A&amp;M to the CWS twice in three seasons.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta on Wednesday night as the No. 1 pick in the draft. France could have the No. 1 selection for a second straight season after Victor Wembanyama went to San Antonio last year amid enormous expectations and lived up to the hype in a Rookie of the Year season.

UNDATED (AP) — UConn combo guard Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and a backcourt duo from Kentucky are the headliners on the list of top guards in the upcoming NBA draft. Castle was a touted freshman who helped the Huskies win a second straight NCAA title with his size and defensive potential. Knecht scored in bunches as a veteran transfer. The Wildcats have a final crop of one-and-done players from former coach John Calipari's tenure in Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Serbian teenage point guard Nikola Topic is another top prospect at the position.

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates. The first trade between the New York rivals since 1983 will put Bridges in the lineup alongside Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo, players who helped the Wildcats win two NCAA championships. The Knicks will pay big to get him, with ESPN reporting Tuesday that they are sending the Nets Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks and one protected pick. The deal was confirmed to The Associated Press under condition of anonymity because it is not yet official.

Atlanta at St. Louis 1:45 p.m. (Postponed)

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Miami Marlins scored two seventh-inning runs to overcome Seth Lugo’s strong start in a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. After collecting two singles against Lugo in six innings, the Marlins rallied for a pair of two-out runs against relievers Carlos Hernández. Nick Gordon’s infield hit tied the game and he scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error. A.J. Puk recorded four outs for the win and Tanner Scott earned his 10th save.ST. LOUIS (AP) — The game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled. The first game will begin at 12:45 p.m. and the second game will begin as originally scheduled at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council voted Tuesday to remove cannabis products from the banned drug substance list and end limits on how many football staffers can work with players on field. The council said cannabis products don't provide a competitive advantage and its focus in on the health well-being of student athletes rather than punishment for using cannabis. The additional coaches on field mean teams are no longer limited to just the head coach and 10 assistants working with players at practices and games.HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston has started the search for a new athletics director after parting ways with Chris Pezman. Pezman was let go last week after leading the school’s athletic department since 2017 and helping Houston transition into its move to the Big 12 Conference last year. Raymond S. Bartlett, who is Houston’s senior vice president for administration and finance, will be the interim athletics director until a replacement is found.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has parted ways with baseball coach David Pierce after eight seasons in which the Longhorns won the Big 12 three times but made only three appearances in the College World Series. The Longhorns’ best season under Pierce was in 2021, when they finished third at the CWS. Pierce was 295-162 with the Longhorns and 494-271 overall at Texas, Tulane and Sam Houston State. He has two years left on a contract that paid him $1.2 million annually. Texas leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference on July 1. The SEC is college baseball’s powerhouse conference.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&amp;M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is leaving the Aggies for rival Texas. The move Tuesday comes after Schlossnagle led the Aggies to a runner-up finish at the College World Series. The Aggies lost a best-of-three series with Tennessee for the championship. Schlossnagle replaces David Pierce who was fired after eight seasons at Texas. The move is sure to further enflame an Aggies-Longhorns rivalry that will be renewed on a regular basis when Texas joins A&amp;M in the Southeastern Conference next season. Schlossnagle led Texas A&amp;M to the CWS twice in three seasons.NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta on Wednesday night as the No. 1 pick in the draft. France could have the No. 1 selection for a second straight season after Victor Wembanyama went to San Antonio last year amid enormous expectations and lived up to the hype in a Rookie of the Year season.UNDATED (AP) — UConn combo guard Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and a backcourt duo from Kentucky are the headliners on the list of top guards in the upcoming NBA draft. Castle was a touted freshman who helped the Huskies win a second straight NCAA title with his size and defensive potential. Knecht scored in bunches as a veteran transfer. The Wildcats have a final crop of one-and-done players from former coach John Calipari's tenure in Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Serbian teenage point guard Nikola Topic is another top prospect at the position.NEW YORK (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates. The first trade between the New York rivals since 1983 will put Bridges in the lineup alongside Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo, players who helped the Wildcats win two NCAA championships. The Knicks will pay big to get him, with ESPN reporting Tuesday that they are sending the Nets Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks and one protected pick. The deal was confirmed to The Associated Press under condition of anonymity because it is not yet official.TUESDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal Detroit 4 Philadelphia 1Final N.Y. Mets 9 N.Y. Yankees 7Final Milwaukee 3 Texas 1Final Miami 2 Kansas City 1Final Houston 5 Colorado 2Final L.A. Dodgers 4 Chicago White Sox 3Final Arizona 5 Minnesota 4AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Cleveland 10 Baltimore 8Final Tampa Bay 11 Seattle 3Final Toronto 9 Boston 4Final L.A. Angels 7 Oakland 5NATIONAL LEAGUEAtlanta at St. Louis 1:45 p.m. (Postponed)Final Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 5

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Wednesday

<a href="https://corporate.hallmark.com/news-article/hallmark-media-nfl-skydance-sports-the-world-champion-kansas-city-chiefs-team-up-for-new-christmas-movie-holiday-touchdown-a-chiefs-love-story/">Via Hallmark</a>

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Are you ready for some football? &nbsp;It’s game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season when two renowned Kansas City institutions – the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark – team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering – TOUCHDOWN! &nbsp;Tyler Hynes&nbsp;(Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby),&nbsp;Hunter King&nbsp;(Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit)&nbsp;and Ed Begley Jr.&nbsp;(Young Sheldon,&nbsp;Better Call&nbsp;Saul)&nbsp;star in the new, original movie,&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.&nbsp;&nbsp;The movie begins production next month and will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been used as a filming location in a Hallmark movie.

“With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans that define Kansas City, all wrapped up in the comforting and uplifting Hallmark way.”

“We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a project as unique as this,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “As a club, we pride ourselves on exploring new ways to grow our brand, as well as connect with new audiences. This partnership unites two passionate fanbases and gives us an opportunity to show Chiefs Kingdom’s energy and tradition on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season.”

In&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest.&nbsp; Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and her family stack up against the other two finalists.&nbsp; As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfathers (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

This film marks the ultimate celebration of a longstanding collaboration between the two pioneering KC-based brands, officially uniting the Hallmarkies and Chiefs Kingdom like never before. With planning underway for game-day activations, unique co-branded merchandise, and on-air, social, and digital promotion, the multifaceted partnership will engage widespread audiences both on and off the field, with more details to be announced later this year. What’s more, this film will fuel the proven track record of viewership crossover between Countdown to Christmas enthusiasts and sports fans. In fact, over 50% of Hallmark Channel viewers also watched sports while the Countdown to Christmas was on air in 2023, making this film the perfect holiday occasion.*

Skydance Sports serves as the Executive Producer of&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. A newly formed venture between Skydance Media and the NFL, Skydance Sports is designed to create a top-end sports content studio and expand multi-platform sports programming across a broad range of formats.

To celebrate the uniquely local partnership between the two organizations, Kansas City’s downtown skyline will be lit purple and red tonight beginning at sunset.

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 </figure><a href="https://corporate.hallmark.com/news-article/hallmark-media-nfl-skydance-sports-the-world-champion-kansas-city-chiefs-team-up-for-new-christmas-movie-holiday-touchdown-a-chiefs-love-story/">Via Hallmark</a>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Are you ready for some football? &nbsp;It’s game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season when two renowned Kansas City institutions – the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark – team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering – TOUCHDOWN! &nbsp;Tyler Hynes&nbsp;(Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby),&nbsp;Hunter King&nbsp;(Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit)&nbsp;and Ed Begley Jr.&nbsp;(Young Sheldon,&nbsp;Better Call&nbsp;Saul)&nbsp;star in the new, original movie,&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.&nbsp;&nbsp;The movie begins production next month and will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been used as a filming location in a Hallmark movie.“With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans that define Kansas City, all wrapped up in the comforting and uplifting Hallmark way.”“We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a project as unique as this,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “As a club, we pride ourselves on exploring new ways to grow our brand, as well as connect with new audiences. This partnership unites two passionate fanbases and gives us an opportunity to show Chiefs Kingdom’s energy and tradition on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season.”In&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest.&nbsp; Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and her family stack up against the other two finalists.&nbsp; As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfathers (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.This film marks the ultimate celebration of a longstanding collaboration between the two pioneering KC-based brands, officially uniting the Hallmarkies and Chiefs Kingdom like never before. With planning underway for game-day activations, unique co-branded merchandise, and on-air, social, and digital promotion, the multifaceted partnership will engage widespread audiences both on and off the field, with more details to be announced later this year. What’s more, this film will fuel the proven track record of viewership crossover between Countdown to Christmas enthusiasts and sports fans. In fact, over 50% of Hallmark Channel viewers also watched sports while the Countdown to Christmas was on air in 2023, making this film the perfect holiday occasion.*Skydance Sports serves as the Executive Producer of&nbsp;Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. A newly formed venture between Skydance Media and the NFL, Skydance Sports is designed to create a top-end sports content studio and expand multi-platform sports programming across a broad range of formats.To celebrate the uniquely local partnership between the two organizations, Kansas City’s downtown skyline will be lit purple and red tonight beginning at sunset.

🏈 Hallmark and Chiefs to collaborate on movie

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Gordon’s infield hit highlighted the Miami Marlins late two-out rally for a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening.

After collecting just two singles in six scoreless innings against Seth Lugo, the Marlins recorded four hits in the seventh, scoring both runs with two out against relievers Carlos Hernández (0-1) and Will Smith.

“It’s never an easy decision,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of removing Lugo. “He’s so good. With the heat and where they were in the batting order and how we felt about Carlos in that spot, all those things factor in.”

Otto López doubled and scored the tying run when second baseman Maikel Garcia threw wildly after making a diving stop on Gordon’s grounder.

Gordon later scored on Jazz Chisholm’s infield hit and Smith’s throwing error.

“We put the ball in play and got a little fortunate on a couple of those plays,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “But there’s value in putting the ball in play. We made things happen. It wasn’t a ton of hard contact, but a win’s a win.”

López had two hits and has four of the Marlins’ 11 hits in the series.

Starter Yonny Chirinos and four Marlins relievers retired 15 consecutive Royals hitters before Salvador Perez’s single with one out in the ninth.

“The bullpen was just outstanding,” Schumaker said. “Chirinos, really good. Five strong innings, a lot of weak contact, pounded the strike zone with his slider, really opened up his sinker and was able to elevate his fastball at times.”

In his second start of the season, Chirinos permitted a run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings.

“Part of the key, just to go a little deeper in the game, was attacking hitters,” Chirinos said. “Getting ahead in the count, getting the first pitch for a strike, that gives you more options.”

A.J. Puk (2-8) struck out two while recording four outs for the win. Tanner Scott earned his 10th save as the Marlins have won 5 of 7.

Lugo spun four hitless innings, allowing only a second-inning walk. He finished six shutout innings, allowing two hits and two walks, striking out eight. Lugo leads the majors with 110 innings pitched, and his 12 starts of at least six innings with no more than two runs allowed are most in the majors.

“Lugo was really good,” Schumaker said. “He can spin the ball as good as anybody in the league. He kept us off-balance with his changeup and elevated fastball. He was excellent tonight.”

The Royals took a first-inning lead when Maikel Garcia walked, stole two bases and scored on Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp single to center.

Kansas City managed just four hits and have lost 12 of 16.

“We were just bad tonight,” Pasquantino said. “It seems to be a common theme over the past few weeks. Hoping to take a step forward after last night. We didn’t do that.”

Royals RHP Brady Singer (4-4, 3.29 ERA) takes the mound. The Marlins will call up RHP Valente Bellozo for his major league debut in Wednesday afternoon’s series finale.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719394882388.jpeg" alt="Miami Marlins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>MARC BOWMAN Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Gordon’s infield hit highlighted the Miami Marlins late two-out rally for a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening.After collecting just two singles in six scoreless innings against Seth Lugo, the Marlins recorded four hits in the seventh, scoring both runs with two out against relievers Carlos Hernández (0-1) and Will Smith.“It’s never an easy decision,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of removing Lugo. “He’s so good. With the heat and where they were in the batting order and how we felt about Carlos in that spot, all those things factor in.”Otto López doubled and scored the tying run when second baseman Maikel Garcia threw wildly after making a diving stop on Gordon’s grounder.Gordon later scored on Jazz Chisholm’s infield hit and Smith’s throwing error.“We put the ball in play and got a little fortunate on a couple of those plays,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “But there’s value in putting the ball in play. We made things happen. It wasn’t a ton of hard contact, but a win’s a win.”López had two hits and has four of the Marlins’ 11 hits in the series.Starter Yonny Chirinos and four Marlins relievers retired 15 consecutive Royals hitters before Salvador Perez’s single with one out in the ninth.“The bullpen was just outstanding,” Schumaker said. “Chirinos, really good. Five strong innings, a lot of weak contact, pounded the strike zone with his slider, really opened up his sinker and was able to elevate his fastball at times.”In his second start of the season, Chirinos permitted a run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings.“Part of the key, just to go a little deeper in the game, was attacking hitters,” Chirinos said. “Getting ahead in the count, getting the first pitch for a strike, that gives you more options.”A.J. Puk (2-8) struck out two while recording four outs for the win. Tanner Scott earned his 10th save as the Marlins have won 5 of 7.Lugo spun four hitless innings, allowing only a second-inning walk. He finished six shutout innings, allowing two hits and two walks, striking out eight. Lugo leads the majors with 110 innings pitched, and his 12 starts of at least six innings with no more than two runs allowed are most in the majors.“Lugo was really good,” Schumaker said. “He can spin the ball as good as anybody in the league. He kept us off-balance with his changeup and elevated fastball. He was excellent tonight.”The Royals took a first-inning lead when Maikel Garcia walked, stole two bases and scored on Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp single to center.Kansas City managed just four hits and have lost 12 of 16.“We were just bad tonight,” Pasquantino said. “It seems to be a common theme over the past few weeks. Hoping to take a step forward after last night. We didn’t do that.”UP NEXTRoyals RHP Brady Singer (4-4, 3.29 ERA) takes the mound. The Marlins will call up RHP Valente Bellozo for his major league debut in Wednesday afternoon’s series finale.

⚾ Royals lose Tuesday in Kansas City 

WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge couldn’t keep up in the second half season opener in an 8-6 defeat against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium. Wind Surge pitchers gave up a trio of home runs, with each thrower allowing one in the slugfest contest.

Carson McCusker&nbsp;reached on an infield error and later came home to score on a&nbsp;Luke Keaschall&nbsp;sacrifice fly in the bottom of the third. Luca Tresh tied the game in the opening half of the fourth on his sixth home run of the season that scraped the wall onto the left-field berm.

Aaron Sabato&nbsp;made sure that the game wasn’t a 1-1 tie for long by slugging a two-run home run into the Wichita bullpen on the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the fourth inning for his eighth round-tripper of the season and his Texas League-leading seventh in June.

Northwest Arkansas seemed to like the new scoring competition because they brought in three runs in the top of the fifth on a pair of singles by Tyler Tolbert and Gavin Cross and a sacrifice fly to right by Rodolfo Durán on an eventual inning-ending double play that finished after the runner stepped on home plate.

Wichita matched the Naturals with three runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;Kyler Fedko&nbsp;connected on a ground ball that dribbled into left field on an error, and&nbsp;Jeferson Morales&nbsp;turned on the jets to score from second. One pitch later,&nbsp;Noah Cardenas&nbsp;smoked a two-run double to the left-center alley, where Sabato and Fedko both crossed the plate in a new 6-4 Wichita lead.

Gavin Cross tied the game with a two-run blast to right-center field, his eighth of the season, before the stretch a half inning later. After the stretch and a scoreless Wind Surge seventh, Tresh then hit his second solo homer of the night in the top of the eighth to put the Naturals ahead 7-6.

Javier Vaz singled up the middle to score Valera, who led off the top of the ninth with a triple from third to improve the Northwest Arkansas advantage to two tallies. Wichita put the tying run on base with one out in the bottom of the frame before the following two batters struck out and popped out in the infield to end the game.

John Stankiewicz&nbsp;dropped to 1-3 on the season after two earned runs on four hits opposite three strikeouts in the final two innings of the ballgame.

The Wind Surge continue the series at Riverfront Stadium against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Wednesday, June 26, with a 12:05 PM first pitch on Summer Camp Day. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>, or watch them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge couldn’t keep up in the second half season opener in an 8-6 defeat against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium. Wind Surge pitchers gave up a trio of home runs, with each thrower allowing one in the slugfest contest.Carson McCusker&nbsp;reached on an infield error and later came home to score on a&nbsp;Luke Keaschall&nbsp;sacrifice fly in the bottom of the third. Luca Tresh tied the game in the opening half of the fourth on his sixth home run of the season that scraped the wall onto the left-field berm.Aaron Sabato&nbsp;made sure that the game wasn’t a 1-1 tie for long by slugging a two-run home run into the Wichita bullpen on the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the fourth inning for his eighth round-tripper of the season and his Texas League-leading seventh in June.Northwest Arkansas seemed to like the new scoring competition because they brought in three runs in the top of the fifth on a pair of singles by Tyler Tolbert and Gavin Cross and a sacrifice fly to right by Rodolfo Durán on an eventual inning-ending double play that finished after the runner stepped on home plate.Wichita matched the Naturals with three runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;Kyler Fedko&nbsp;connected on a ground ball that dribbled into left field on an error, and&nbsp;Jeferson Morales&nbsp;turned on the jets to score from second. One pitch later,&nbsp;Noah Cardenas&nbsp;smoked a two-run double to the left-center alley, where Sabato and Fedko both crossed the plate in a new 6-4 Wichita lead.Gavin Cross tied the game with a two-run blast to right-center field, his eighth of the season, before the stretch a half inning later. After the stretch and a scoreless Wind Surge seventh, Tresh then hit his second solo homer of the night in the top of the eighth to put the Naturals ahead 7-6.Javier Vaz singled up the middle to score Valera, who led off the top of the ninth with a triple from third to improve the Northwest Arkansas advantage to two tallies. Wichita put the tying run on base with one out in the bottom of the frame before the following two batters struck out and popped out in the infield to end the game.John Stankiewicz&nbsp;dropped to 1-3 on the season after two earned runs on four hits opposite three strikeouts in the final two innings of the ballgame.The Wind Surge continue the series at Riverfront Stadium against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Wednesday, June 26, with a 12:05 PM first pitch on Summer Camp Day. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>, or watch them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/windsurge.com">windsurge.com</a>.

⚾ Wind Surge start second half of season with a loss

<a href="http://baseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=615153">BOXSCORE</a>

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Somehow, someway, the Hutchinson Monarchs found a way to win on EAGLE Night Tuesday. The Monarchs scored 11 runs in the bottom of the eighth to erase a six-run deficit to defeat the visiting Aviators.

The win didn't come without controversy. Hutch cut the lead to four when Blake Bradford was called out for interference on the base paths.

The hit barrage kept coming and forced a rare Haysville throwing error. The Monarchs took advantage of the error to send 15 batters to the plate in the bottom of the eighth.

Jaden Gustafson continued to come up with big hits with three RBI's on 2-for-4 hitting. Cooper Wesslund also knocked in three runs, going 2-for-5.

Blake Bradford homered to give the Monarchs the lead 2-1 in the fourth inning before the Aviators regained the lead, scoring three runs in the top of the fifth.

Camden Cornelius came on in relief to get the win. Reed Scott came on to close out the ninth after the first two batters got on with walks . Scott forced an infield-fly-rule out and then the Monarch's Sacket caught a rocket and doubled up the runner that was at second base for the final out with the double-play.

The evening started with an exhibition of 1860's baseball by the Hutchinson Baseball Club going five fun innings, showing the crowd of 70-plus that braved the heat how the game was played a couple centuries back.

Tuesday was also EAGLE Radio Night for <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">Country 102.9</a>, <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">My 93-1</a> and <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW</a>. General Manager Matt Althouse threw out the first pitch. EAGLE Radio is the parent company of Hutch Post.

Hutch (12-5) will match up with the Aviators (14-5) Wednesday night with first pitch set for 7.

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 </figure><a href="http://baseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=615153">BOXSCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Somehow, someway, the Hutchinson Monarchs found a way to win on EAGLE Night Tuesday. The Monarchs scored 11 runs in the bottom of the eighth to erase a six-run deficit to defeat the visiting Aviators.The win didn't come without controversy. Hutch cut the lead to four when Blake Bradford was called out for interference on the base paths.The hit barrage kept coming and forced a rare Haysville throwing error. The Monarchs took advantage of the error to send 15 batters to the plate in the bottom of the eighth.Jaden Gustafson continued to come up with big hits with three RBI's on 2-for-4 hitting. Cooper Wesslund also knocked in three runs, going 2-for-5.Blake Bradford homered to give the Monarchs the lead 2-1 in the fourth inning before the Aviators regained the lead, scoring three runs in the top of the fifth.Camden Cornelius came on in relief to get the win. Reed Scott came on to close out the ninth after the first two batters got on with walks . Scott forced an infield-fly-rule out and then the Monarch's Sacket caught a rocket and doubled up the runner that was at second base for the final out with the double-play.The evening started with an exhibition of 1860's baseball by the Hutchinson Baseball Club going five fun innings, showing the crowd of 70-plus that braved the heat how the game was played a couple centuries back.Tuesday was also EAGLE Radio Night for <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">Country 102.9</a>, <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">My 93-1</a> and <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW</a>. General Manager Matt Althouse threw out the first pitch. EAGLE Radio is the parent company of Hutch Post.Hutch (12-5) will match up with the Aviators (14-5) Wednesday night with first pitch set for 7.

⚾  Monarchs get 11-run rally in 8th on EAGLE Night

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 </figure><div>Kansas Athletics
 
LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;Kansas Athletics launched a new digital experience on the Kansas Jayhawks Mobile App presented by Meritrust Credit Union on Monday, serving as the mobile home for all things Kansas Jayhawks.
The newly launched mobile app, in partnership with FanThreeSixty, features upgrades to user experience and gameday enhancements, while providing news, stats and schedules, video, audio and more for all 16 Kansas Jayhawks sports.
The Kansas Jayhawks Mobile App is available on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kansas-jayhawks/id1527074805" style="color: transparent;font-size: 16px;border: 0px;">Apple App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.wmt.mobile.android.kuathletics&hl=en_US" style="color: transparent;font-size: 16px;border: 0px;">Google Play</a>. <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kansas-jayhawks/id1527074805" style="color: transparent;font-size: 16px;border: 0px;">Click here to download now</a>.
Fans who already have the &ldquo;Kansas Jayhawks&rdquo; Mobile App can update to the latest version in the Apple App and Google Play stores. To download the app for the first time, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play, or search &ldquo;Kansas Jayhawks&rdquo; in your device&rsquo;s app store.
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🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Royals get back in win column; ⚾ Tennessee wins NCAA Championship; ⚾ Monarchs win over Bat Cats

AP Sports Summary for Tuesday, June 25th, 2024:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 to win for the first time in a month, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 for just their fourth win in 15 games. Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit solo homers off Roddery Muñoz, who has allowed six home runs in his last 10 innings. Ragans allowed one run, four hits and three walks in six innings. He had been 0-2 in five starts since beating Detroit on May 22.

DETROIT (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies turned a rare 1-3-5 triple play to snuff out a possible Detroit Tigers. Trailing 4-0, the Tigers had a chance to get something going when Zach McKinstry and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back singles to start the third inning, putting runners on the corners. Matt Vierling hit a broken-bat liner back to Aaron Nola, who tossed to Bryce Harper to double Kelly off first. McKinstry had never stopped running, so Harper flipped to Alec Bohm to finish the triple play. Major League Baseball says it's the first 1-3-5 triple play in the majors since the Tigers turned one against the Red Sox on July 11, 1929.

CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week after experiencing lingering soreness in his comeback from left shoulder surgery. Manager Dave Roberts says the 36-year-old Kershaw had an MRI that “showed no new incidents." Roberts says the team is confident this is just “a blip.” Kershaw had surgery in November, a month after he recorded just one out in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against Arizona. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner re-signed with Los Angeles in February, staying with his only big league club.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Christian Moore hit a leadoff homer, Dylan Dreiling went deep for the third time in three games and Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball with a 6-5 victory over Texas A&amp;M in Game 3 of the College World Series finals. The Volunteers bounced back from a Game 1 loss to win two straight and become the first No. 1 national seed in the NCAA Tournament to win the title since Miami in 1999. Tennessee held an Aggies’ offense averaging 8.5 runs per game for the season to six runs over the last 20 innings of the finals.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was the third title-round appearance in Florida’s 30-year history; it was swept in 1996 by Colorado and routed 4-1 by Vegas last season. This time, they were on the right side of history — after avoiding what would have been a historic collapse.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP despite he and the Edmonton Oilers losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in seven games. McDavid was the biggest reason the Oilers fought back from a 3-0 series deficit to get to Game 7. He was the first player to have consecutive four-point games in the final. His 42 points led all scorers in the NHL postseason and were five shy of the record of 47 set by Wayne Gretzky in 1985.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs on Monday after two recent arrests in Alabama. The 27-year-old Buggs turned himself in May 30 after he was charged with two misdemeanor counts of second-degree animal cruelty. Two dogs that were under Buggs’ care were allegedly found neglected and malnourished. One of the dogs had to be euthanized. On June 16, Buggs was arrested on a charge of domestic violence/burglary and released on a $5,000 bond. He signed a nearly $1.3 million contract with Kansas City for the upcoming season. He previously played for Pittsburgh and Detroit.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Olympic champion Athing Mu’s hopes for a repeat title came crashing down during the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track trials. Racing in the middle of the pack, Mu got tangled up with a bunched pack of runners and went crashing to the ground. She got back to her feet and finished, but was more than 22 seconds behind the winner, Nia Akins. Mu headed quickly off the track and through the tunnel after the race. The Olympic trials were her first meet of the year after dealing with injuries all season.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson has been a pillar of the Golden State Warriors dynasty that won four NBA titles the past decade. Whether he will be part of the franchise as the team looks to rebound after missing the playoffs remains unknown. Thompson is set to become a free agent on July 1 as the two sides have been unable to agree on an extension to keep Stephen Curry’s Splash Brothers running mate on the team. General manager Nike Dunleavy said he's hopeful he can retain Thompson but negotiations are ongoing.

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for Tuesday, June 25th, 2024:KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 to win for the first time in a month, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 for just their fourth win in 15 games. Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit solo homers off Roddery Muñoz, who has allowed six home runs in his last 10 innings. Ragans allowed one run, four hits and three walks in six innings. He had been 0-2 in five starts since beating Detroit on May 22.DETROIT (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies turned a rare 1-3-5 triple play to snuff out a possible Detroit Tigers. Trailing 4-0, the Tigers had a chance to get something going when Zach McKinstry and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back singles to start the third inning, putting runners on the corners. Matt Vierling hit a broken-bat liner back to Aaron Nola, who tossed to Bryce Harper to double Kelly off first. McKinstry had never stopped running, so Harper flipped to Alec Bohm to finish the triple play. Major League Baseball says it's the first 1-3-5 triple play in the majors since the Tigers turned one against the Red Sox on July 11, 1929.CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week after experiencing lingering soreness in his comeback from left shoulder surgery. Manager Dave Roberts says the 36-year-old Kershaw had an MRI that “showed no new incidents." Roberts says the team is confident this is just “a blip.” Kershaw had surgery in November, a month after he recorded just one out in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against Arizona. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner re-signed with Los Angeles in February, staying with his only big league club.OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Christian Moore hit a leadoff homer, Dylan Dreiling went deep for the third time in three games and Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball with a 6-5 victory over Texas A&amp;M in Game 3 of the College World Series finals. The Volunteers bounced back from a Game 1 loss to win two straight and become the first No. 1 national seed in the NCAA Tournament to win the title since Miami in 1999. Tennessee held an Aggies’ offense averaging 8.5 runs per game for the season to six runs over the last 20 innings of the finals.SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was the third title-round appearance in Florida’s 30-year history; it was swept in 1996 by Colorado and routed 4-1 by Vegas last season. This time, they were on the right side of history — after avoiding what would have been a historic collapse.SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP despite he and the Edmonton Oilers losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in seven games. McDavid was the biggest reason the Oilers fought back from a 3-0 series deficit to get to Game 7. He was the first player to have consecutive four-point games in the final. His 42 points led all scorers in the NHL postseason and were five shy of the record of 47 set by Wayne Gretzky in 1985.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs on Monday after two recent arrests in Alabama. The 27-year-old Buggs turned himself in May 30 after he was charged with two misdemeanor counts of second-degree animal cruelty. Two dogs that were under Buggs’ care were allegedly found neglected and malnourished. One of the dogs had to be euthanized. On June 16, Buggs was arrested on a charge of domestic violence/burglary and released on a $5,000 bond. He signed a nearly $1.3 million contract with Kansas City for the upcoming season. He previously played for Pittsburgh and Detroit.EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Olympic champion Athing Mu’s hopes for a repeat title came crashing down during the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track trials. Racing in the middle of the pack, Mu got tangled up with a bunched pack of runners and went crashing to the ground. She got back to her feet and finished, but was more than 22 seconds behind the winner, Nia Akins. Mu headed quickly off the track and through the tunnel after the race. The Olympic trials were her first meet of the year after dealing with injuries all season.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson has been a pillar of the Golden State Warriors dynasty that won four NBA titles the past decade. Whether he will be part of the franchise as the team looks to rebound after missing the playoffs remains unknown. Thompson is set to become a free agent on July 1 as the two sides have been unable to agree on an extension to keep Stephen Curry’s Splash Brothers running mate on the team. General manager Nike Dunleavy said he's hopeful he can retain Thompson but negotiations are ongoing.

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Tuesday

06/24/24 Kansas City Royals designated LHP&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/641394">Jake Brentz</a>&nbsp;for assignment.

06/24/24 Kansas City Royals placed 2B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/624428">Adam Frazier</a>&nbsp;on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 23, 2024 for a right thumb sprain.

06/24/24 Kansas City Royals activated 2B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/686681">Michael Massey</a>&nbsp;from the 10-day injured list.

06/24/24 Kansas City Royals optioned OF&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/676369">Nelson Velázquez</a>&nbsp;to Omaha Storm Chasers.

06/24/24 Kansas City Royals selected the contract of 3B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/680769">CJ Alexander</a>&nbsp;from Omaha Storm Chasers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alexander went 0 for 3 Monday night in the Royals win over Miami.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/royals-injuries-and-roster-moves">Via MLB.com</a>06/24/24 Kansas City Royals designated LHP&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/641394">Jake Brentz</a>&nbsp;for assignment. 06/24/24 Kansas City Royals placed 2B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/624428">Adam Frazier</a>&nbsp;on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 23, 2024 for a right thumb sprain. 06/24/24 Kansas City Royals activated 2B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/686681">Michael Massey</a>&nbsp;from the 10-day injured list. 06/24/24 Kansas City Royals optioned OF&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/676369">Nelson Velázquez</a>&nbsp;to Omaha Storm Chasers.06/24/24 Kansas City Royals selected the contract of 3B&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/680769">CJ Alexander</a>&nbsp;from Omaha Storm Chasers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander went 0 for 3 Monday night in the Royals win over Miami.