AP Sports Summary for Saturday, September 7th:

Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute

SAO PAULO (AP) — Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America. Packers quarterback Jordan Love limped off the field with assistance after getting injured with 6 seconds left. Backup Malik Willis was sacked by Zack Baun on the final play of the game, preventing him from launching a Hail Mary from the Philadelphia 47. Barkley rushed for 109 yards and scored on an 18-yard catch and runs of 11 and 2 yards. Jalen Hurts was 20 of 34 for 278 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was helped off the field after being injured in the final seconds of the Packers' 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night in Brazil. After driving the Packers beyond midfield, Love was pressured by Jalen Carter and Josh Sweat. Carter was lying down and had a hold of Love's left leg when Sweat pushed the quarterback to the ground. Packers coach Matt LaFleur had no update on Love after the game. Love signed a four-year, $220 million extension this summer after leading the NFL's youngest team to the playoffs last season, his first as a starter.

Taylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to become the first American man in a US Open final since 2006

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Fritz has defeated a fading Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in an all-American matchup at the U.S. Open to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 12th-seeded Fritz's victory Friday night earned him a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner for the championship on Sunday. Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper earlier Friday to reach the final at Flushing Meadows for the first time. It's his second major title match of the year after taking the trophy at the Australian Open in January. Fritz will be the first U.S. man to appear in a major final since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009. Roddick's 2003 U.S. Open title was the most recent at a major for an American man.

Jessica Pegula will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's final Saturday

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula will take on Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday. It is the sixth-seeded Pegula's first Grand Slam title match. The second-seeded Sabalenka is seeking her third major title after winning the past two trophies at the Australian Open. Sabalenka also reached the final at Flushing Meadows last year before losing to Coco Gauff. Pegula is 30, making her the oldest American woman to reach her first Slam final in the Open era. Sabalenka is a 26-year-old from Belarus. Pegula has won 15 of her most recent 16 matches, all on hard courts. The lone loss in that span came against Sabalenka.

NCAA President Charlie Baker tells membership hearing on $2.78B settlement 'did not go as we hoped'

In a letter to NCAA member schools, President Charlie Baker says a preliminary approval hearing for a landmark $2.78 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement "did not go as we hoped." He says the association and major conferences are trying to address the judge's concerns about parts of the agreement. The proposal college sports leaders believe is pivotal to reshaping the enterprise and getting out from under the constant threat of litigation ran into a significant hurdle Thursday night. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken declined to grant a request for preliminary approval and sent the two sides "back to the drawing board."

Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Aldegheri (1-1), the first major league pitcher born and raised in Italy, struck out seven and walked three in his second career start. Last Friday night, the 22-year-old left-hander gave up seven runs — two earned — in five innings in a 9-5 loss to Seattle. Logan O'Hoppe hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning. O'Hoppe drove an 0-2 changeup to deep left field off reliever José Ureña for his career-best 19th homer of the season.

Ja'Marr Chase says he's close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decision

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja'Marr Chase says he and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to an agreement on a contract extension. The star wide receiver added Friday that it's his decision whether he plays Sunday against visiting New England. Chase held out most of the preseason and returned to workouts two weeks ago. He says the process of negotiating a new deal has been stressful. Chase has been listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener. He says if he plays, he will likely be limited because he hasn't practiced much.

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is questionable for the opener at Atlanta due to a calf injury. Wilson was limited in practice during the week after aggravating an injury he initially sustained in July. Wilson says he hopes to play. Backup Justin Fields will get the nod if Wilson is unavailable. Whoever is behind center for the Steelers will be in charge of a new-look offense led by first-year coordinator Arthur Smith.

Dolphins All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey gets 3-year extension worth $24.1 million per year, AP source says

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that All-Pro Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the agreement. NFL Network first reported the agreement that will pay Ramsey $24.1 million per year and make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, reached just days after the Denver Broncos signed Patrick Surtain II to a four-year contract extension.

NASCAR's charter disagreement with teams is at a breaking point as playoffs arrive

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR's 10-race playoffs begin Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway under something of a cloud. The teams and NASCAR are bitterly locked in a years-long feud on an extension of the franchise system at the heart of the business. The teams want a bigger share of the revenue pie, a seat at the negotiating table and for charters — they guarantee a spot in any Cup Series race and thus part of the purse — to become permanent. Every single proposal made to the teams has been deemed unacceptable. The charters expire at the end of the year.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

		Washington	at	Pittsburgh	1:35 p.m.	(Postponed)

		(14)Tennessee	at	(24)NC State	7:30 p.m.	

		Jacksonville St.	at	(22)Louisville	3:30 p.m.	

		N. Illinois	at	(5)Notre Dame	3:30 p.m.	

		Middle Tennessee	at	(6)Mississippi	4:15 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for Saturday, September 7th:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8567299/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minuteSAO PAULO (AP) — Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America. Packers quarterback Jordan Love limped off the field with assistance after getting injured with 6 seconds left. Backup Malik Willis was sacked by Zack Baun on the final play of the game, preventing him from launching a Hail Mary from the Philadelphia 47. Barkley rushed for 109 yards and scored on an 18-yard catch and runs of 11 and 2 yards. Jalen Hurts was 20 of 34 for 278 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in BrazilSAO PAULO (AP) — Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was helped off the field after being injured in the final seconds of the Packers' 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night in Brazil. After driving the Packers beyond midfield, Love was pressured by Jalen Carter and Josh Sweat. Carter was lying down and had a hold of Love's left leg when Sweat pushed the quarterback to the ground. Packers coach Matt LaFleur had no update on Love after the game. Love signed a four-year, $220 million extension this summer after leading the NFL's youngest team to the playoffs last season, his first as a starter.Taylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to become the first American man in a US Open final since 2006NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Fritz has defeated a fading Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in an all-American matchup at the U.S. Open to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 12th-seeded Fritz's victory Friday night earned him a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner for the championship on Sunday. Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper earlier Friday to reach the final at Flushing Meadows for the first time. It's his second major title match of the year after taking the trophy at the Australian Open in January. Fritz will be the first U.S. man to appear in a major final since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009. Roddick's 2003 U.S. Open title was the most recent at a major for an American man.Jessica Pegula will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's final SaturdayNEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula will take on Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday. It is the sixth-seeded Pegula's first Grand Slam title match. The second-seeded Sabalenka is seeking her third major title after winning the past two trophies at the Australian Open. Sabalenka also reached the final at Flushing Meadows last year before losing to Coco Gauff. Pegula is 30, making her the oldest American woman to reach her first Slam final in the Open era. Sabalenka is a 26-year-old from Belarus. Pegula has won 15 of her most recent 16 matches, all on hard courts. The lone loss in that span came against Sabalenka.NCAA President Charlie Baker tells membership hearing on $2.78B settlement 'did not go as we hoped'In a letter to NCAA member schools, President Charlie Baker says a preliminary approval hearing for a landmark $2.78 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement "did not go as we hoped." He says the association and major conferences are trying to address the judge's concerns about parts of the agreement. The proposal college sports leaders believe is pivotal to reshaping the enterprise and getting out from under the constant threat of litigation ran into a significant hurdle Thursday night. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken declined to grant a request for preliminary approval and sent the two sides "back to the drawing board."Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Aldegheri (1-1), the first major league pitcher born and raised in Italy, struck out seven and walked three in his second career start. Last Friday night, the 22-year-old left-hander gave up seven runs — two earned — in five innings in a 9-5 loss to Seattle. Logan O'Hoppe hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning. O'Hoppe drove an 0-2 changeup to deep left field off reliever José Ureña for his career-best 19th homer of the season.Ja'Marr Chase says he's close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decisionCINCINNATI (AP) — Ja'Marr Chase says he and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to an agreement on a contract extension. The star wide receiver added Friday that it's his decision whether he plays Sunday against visiting New England. Chase held out most of the preseason and returned to workouts two weeks ago. He says the process of negotiating a new deal has been stressful. Chase has been listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener. He says if he plays, he will likely be limited because he hasn't practiced much.Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injuryPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is questionable for the opener at Atlanta due to a calf injury. Wilson was limited in practice during the week after aggravating an injury he initially sustained in July. Wilson says he hopes to play. Backup Justin Fields will get the nod if Wilson is unavailable. Whoever is behind center for the Steelers will be in charge of a new-look offense led by first-year coordinator Arthur Smith.Dolphins All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey gets 3-year extension worth $24.1 million per year, AP source saysMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that All-Pro Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the agreement. NFL Network first reported the agreement that will pay Ramsey $24.1 million per year and make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, reached just days after the Denver Broncos signed Patrick Surtain II to a four-year contract extension.NASCAR's charter disagreement with teams is at a breaking point as playoffs arriveCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR's 10-race playoffs begin Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway under something of a cloud. The teams and NASCAR are bitterly locked in a years-long feud on an extension of the franchise system at the heart of the business. The teams want a bigger share of the revenue pie, a seat at the negotiating table and for charters — they guarantee a spot in any Cup Series race and thus part of the purse — to become permanent. Every single proposal made to the teams has been deemed unacceptable. The charters expire at the end of the year.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUEFinal	N.Y. Yankees	3	Chicago Cubs	0	Final	Atlanta	3	Toronto	1	Final	Houston	8	Arizona	0	Final	Seattle	6	St. Louis	1	Final	Cleveland	3	L.A. Dodgers	1	___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Boston	3	Chicago White Sox	1	Final	Baltimore	2	Tampa Bay	0	Final	L.A. Angels	5	Texas	1	Final	Kansas City	5	Minnesota	0	Final	Oakland	7	Detroit	6	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Washington	at	Pittsburgh	1:35 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	Colorado	3	Milwaukee	2	Final	N.Y. Mets	6	Cincinnati	4	Final	Philadelphia	16	Miami	2	Final	San Diego	5	San Francisco	1	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	34	Green Bay	29	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Minnesota	99	Indiana	88	Final	Las Vegas	72	Connecticut	67	Final OT	Atlanta	107	Dallas	96	Final	Chicago	92	Los Angeles	78	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		N-Y Yankees	at	Chi Cubs	2:20 p.m.			Arizona	at	Houston	4:10 p.m.			Seattle	at	St. Louis	7:15 p.m.			Toronto	at	Atlanta	7:20 p.m.			Cleveland	at	L-A Dodgers	9:10 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Baltimore	4:05 p.m.			Detroit	at	Oakland	4:07 p.m.			L-A Angels	at	Texas	7:05 p.m.			Chi White Sox	at	Boston	7:15 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Kansas City	7:15 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Washington	at	Pittsburgh	1:35 p.m.			Cincinnati	at	N-Y Mets	4:10 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Miami	4:10 p.m.			Washington	at	Pittsburgh	6:40 p.m.			Colorado	at	Milwaukee	7:10 p.m.			San Francisco	at	San Diego	8:40 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		(3)Texas	at	(10)Michigan	12 p.m.			(14)Tennessee	at	(24)NC State	7:30 p.m.			(23)Georgia Tech	at	Syracuse	12 p.m.			Bowling Green	at	(8)Penn St.	12 p.m.			(17)Kansas St.	at	Tulane	12 p.m.			Arkansas	at	(16)Oklahoma St.	12 p.m.			Tennessee Tech	at	(1)Georgia	2 p.m.			Baylor	at	(11)Utah	3:30 p.m.			Jacksonville St.	at	(22)Louisville	3:30 p.m.			N. Illinois	at	(5)Notre Dame	3:30 p.m.			Iowa St.	at	(21)Iowa	3:30 p.m.			Middle Tennessee	at	(6)Mississippi	4:15 p.m.			Florida A&amp;M	at	(12)Miami	6 p.m.			(19)Kansas	at	Illinois	7 p.m.			South Florida	at	(4)Alabama	7 p.m.			Buffalo	at	(9)Missouri	7 p.m.			W. Michigan	at	(2)Ohio St.	7:30 p.m.			Nicholls	at	(18)LSU	7:30 p.m.			Houston	at	(15)Oklahoma	7:45 p.m.			Appalachian St.	at	(25)Clemson	8 p.m.			Boise St.	at	(7)Oregon	10 p.m.			N. Arizona	at	(20)Arizona	10 p.m.			Utah St.	at	(13)Southern Cal	11 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Phoenix	at	Seattle	9 p.m.	___MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER		St Louis City	at	New England	7:30 p.m.			Sporting Kansas City	at	New York	7:30 p.m.			Seattle	at	Columbus	7:30 p.m.			D.C. United	at	Chicago	8:30 p.m.			Los Angeles FC	at	Houston	8:30 p.m.			FC Dallas	at	Vancouver	10:30 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Saturday

Blue Valley Randolph 42, Washington County 14

Marais des Cygnes Valley 1, Kansas Deaf 0

Maur Hill - Mount Academy 22, Jefferson North 20

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 </figure>Friday's ScoresThe Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=Andale 68, El Dorado 7Andover Central 37, Hutchinson 7Axtell 76, Linn 6BV Northwest 34, BV North 13Basehor-Linwood 42, Leavenworth 0Beloit 52, Lyons 6Blue Valley 34, BV Southwest 0Blue Valley Randolph 42, Washington County 14Boise City, Okla. 48, Elkhart 30Bucklin 44, Spearville 0Buhler 28, Mulvane 7Burlingame 62, Northern Heights 0Canton-Galva 54, Centre 0Centralia 20, Valley Heights 14Chanute 35, Augusta 25Chapman 10, Smith Center 8Cheney 38, Holcomb 7Cherryvale 20, Neodesha 7Chetopa 50, Altoona-Midway 25Cheylin 74, Wheatland-Grinnell 26Circle 40, Coffeyville 7Clay Center 34, Abilene 7Clearwater 35, Rose Hill 12Colby 39, Ulysses 6Conway Springs 42, Nickerson 0Council Grove 40, Wabaunsee 7Cunningham 56, South Barber 6De Soto 56, Topeka West 6Derby 40, Hays 7Dighton 38, Rawlins County 24Dodge City 40, Woodward, Okla. 6Douglass 41, Remington 24Ellinwood 32, Syracuse 0Ellis 48, Lincoln 44Ellsworth 39, Salina Sacred Heart 16Eureka 28, Erie 6Fairfield 54, Hartford 26Flinthills 24, Burden Central 12Fort Scott 42, Paola 27Frankfort 70, Clifton-Clyde 34Fredonia 38, Southeast 8Frontenac 27, Galena 0Gardner-Edgerton 49, SM North 27Goddard 7, Maize 3Golden Plains 62, Moscow 16Great Bend 28, McPherson 6Hanover 34, Ell-Saline 16Haven 51, Hillsboro 13Haxtun, Colo. 22, Wichita County 12Hays-TMP-Marian 7, Russell 6Hesston 21, Halstead 14Highland Park 52, KC Wyandotte 0Hill City 50, Trego 20Horton 38, Valley Falls 8Howard West Elk 46, Attica/Argonia 0Hoxie 20, Osborne 14Hugoton 48, Southwestern Hts. 0Humboldt 28, Caney Valley 12Ingalls 58, Triplains-Brewster 0Inman 15, Hutchinson Trinity 0Iola 23, Baldwin 20Jackson Heights 35, Riverside 7Jayhawk Linn 38, Central Heights 14Junction City 55, Wichita Campus 0KC Harmon 52, Maranatha 6KC Washington 36, KC Sumner 26Kapaun Mount Carmel 28, Andover 21Kingman 27, Chaparral 13Kinsley 54, Ashland 22Labette County 42, Parsons 14Lakin 49, Stanton County 0Lansing 56, KC Turner 14Larned 36, Smoky Valley 24Lawrence 43, SM South 0Lawrence Free State 12, SM East 3Lebo 14, Madison 6Liberal 70, Wichita North 6Little River 42, Chase County 22Logan 46, Stockton 0Louisburg 21, Tonganoxie 20Lyndon 50, Pretty Prairie 0Maize South 56, Newton 20Manhattan 57, Garden City 21Marais des Cygnes Valley 1, Kansas Deaf 0Marion 46, Herington 20Marmaton Valley 34, Oswego 28Marysville 16, Nemaha Central 8Maur Hill - Mount Academy 22, Jefferson North 20McLouth 32, Atchison County 12Medicine Lodge 48, Belle Plaine 0Mill Valley 42, Olathe South 35Minneola 46, Kiowa County 20Moundridge 43, Bennington 6Norton 55, Oakley 8Norwich 54, Pratt Skyline 6Olathe East 13, Olathe Northwest 10Olathe West 54, SM West 6Onaga 40, Doniphan West 0Osage City 41, Olpe 0Oskaloosa 26, Pleasant Ridge 14Otis-Bison 48, Western Plains-Healy 0Ottawa 24, Atchison 14Oxford 46, Sedan 0Pawnee Heights 1, Chase 0Peabody-Burns 40, Tescott 39Phillipsburg 14, Plainville 0Pike Valley 50, Lakeside 42Pittsburg 56, Emporia 13Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 21, Girard 14Pratt 24, Hoisington 3Riley County 27, Jefferson West 14Riverton 32, Baxter Springs 10Rock Creek 63, KC Bishop Ward 7Rock Hills 46, St John's Beloit 0Royal Valley 18, Hiawatha 13Rural Vista 46, Solomon 0SM Northwest 28, Olathe North 14Sabetha 7, Holton 6Salina Central 55, Salina South 13Santa Fe Trail 25, Burlington 14Scott City 35, Cimarron 0Sedgwick 42, Sterling 13Silver Lake 33, Rossville 26South Central 54, Meade 8South Sumner 49, Pleasanton 7Southeast of Saline 64, Minneapolis 14Spring Hill 43, Bonner Springs 0St Francis 49, Quinter 0St John 46, La Crosse 0St Marys 30, Perry-Lecompton 6St Paul 52, Arma-Northeast 10St. James Academy 44, Bishop Miege 28St. Thomas Aquinas 25, BV West 21Sublette 46, Satanta 0Sunrise Christian at Hutchinson Central Christian - No Score ReportedSylvan-Lucas 50, Thunder Ridge 0Topeka 52, Wichita West 19Topeka Cair Paravel 44, West Franklin 0Topeka Hayden 35, Eudora 7Topeka Seaman 35, KC Piper 18Troy 42, Republic County 8Victoria 48, Ness City 0Wallace County 52, Deerfield 6Wamego 41, Concordia 8Washburn Rural 42, Shawnee Heights 21Wellsville 49, Anderson County 0Weskan 53, Kit Carson, Colo. 8Wichita Collegiate 22, Wellington 19Wichita East 48, Wichita Heights 0Wichita Northwest 34, Wichita Bishop Carroll 13Wichita South 19, Wichita Southeast 6Winfield 39, Arkansas City 34Wray, Colo. 56, Goodland 21

🏈 EAGLE Media scoreboard from Sept. 6th

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Andover Central's combination of Jace Jefferson and Jace Adler was too much for Hutch High on&nbsp; Friday night at Gowans Stadium. The Jaguars picked up the 37-7 win over the Salthawks in the season opener.

The Jaguars took the opening kick off and marched down the field on a 14-play, 80-yard drive as Jefferson connected with Adler for a 22-yard touchdown with 6:37 left in the first quarter.&nbsp;

After the opening Salthawk drive stalled, Andover Central took advantage of a Salthawk penalty to keep the Jaguars' second possession alive. Jefferson found Adler for another 22-yard touchdown pass to cap a 47-yard drive with 39 seconds left in the opening quarter.

Andover Central scored again in the second quarter to take a 21-0 lead at the half.

The third quarter was more of the same with Andover Central scoring on a 69-yard pass to Adler as well as two Maddox Archibald runs of 43 yards and three yards.

The Salthawks did get on the board with a Levi Kepler to Taishaun Williams 28-yard strike with 5:10 to go in quarter three.

The Jaguars topped off the night with a 24-yard field goal by Andrew Clouse with just under three minutes remaining in the contest to make the final score 37-7.

One bright spot for the Salthawks was the running of senior Kade Smith who bowled through the Jaguar defense for 100 yards on 20 carries.

Jefferson was 15 of 21 for 215 yards and three passing touchdowns. Adler hauled in eight catches for 171 yards.&nbsp;

Kepler was 5 of 14 for 100 yards for the Salthawks. Sophomore Brodie McCuan led the Salthawk defense with eight tackles while senior Carter Morgan shined with seven tackles.

Andover Central will take on Newton next Friday while Hutchinson will host Valley Center. Both Newton and Valley Center are 0-1.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Andover Central's combination of Jace Jefferson and Jace Adler was too much for Hutch High on&nbsp; Friday night at Gowans Stadium. The Jaguars picked up the 37-7 win over the Salthawks in the season opener.The Jaguars took the opening kick off and marched down the field on a 14-play, 80-yard drive as Jefferson connected with Adler for a 22-yard touchdown with 6:37 left in the first quarter.&nbsp;After the opening Salthawk drive stalled, Andover Central took advantage of a Salthawk penalty to keep the Jaguars' second possession alive. Jefferson found Adler for another 22-yard touchdown pass to cap a 47-yard drive with 39 seconds left in the opening quarter.Andover Central scored again in the second quarter to take a 21-0 lead at the half.The third quarter was more of the same with Andover Central scoring on a 69-yard pass to Adler as well as two Maddox Archibald runs of 43 yards and three yards.The Salthawks did get on the board with a Levi Kepler to Taishaun Williams 28-yard strike with 5:10 to go in quarter three.The Jaguars topped off the night with a 24-yard field goal by Andrew Clouse with just under three minutes remaining in the contest to make the final score 37-7.One bright spot for the Salthawks was the running of senior Kade Smith who bowled through the Jaguar defense for 100 yards on 20 carries.Jefferson was 15 of 21 for 215 yards and three passing touchdowns. Adler hauled in eight catches for 171 yards.&nbsp;Kepler was 5 of 14 for 100 yards for the Salthawks. Sophomore Brodie McCuan led the Salthawk defense with eight tackles while senior Carter Morgan shined with seven tackles.Andover Central will take on Newton next Friday while Hutchinson will host Valley Center. Both Newton and Valley Center are 0-1.

🏈 Andover Central offense too much for Salthawks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans scattered four hits in six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Friday night and traded places with the Twins in the AL Central and wild card standings.

The Royals now hold a half-game lead for second place in the division and the second wild card spot.

“His velocity was good, his carry was good, the curveball was really good,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Ragans. “Overall, how can you argue with those results?”

Michael Massey had three hits,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1832225056514080933">including a home run</a>, for the Royals.

“I was trying to get a good pitch to hit,” Massey said. “It's been a minute since I hit one, but I put a good swing on it.”

Ragans (11-9) won for the first time since a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis on August 14, the Royals' lone win in Minnesota this season.

“Overall, I thought me and Sal (Perez) had a good plan,” he said. “We mixed it well. In the beginning, we got ahead pretty good. Towards the back end I had to battle a little bit. The defense was good, and the guys kept chipping away and adding runs throughout the game. It was a good team win.”

Zebby Matthews (1-3) took the loss. He allowed four runs on nine hits in five innings.

“I thought Zebby threw the ball pretty decently today,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “There were a couple of pitches, a couple of at-bats, where he didn’t do what he wanted and they capitalized.”

Ragans picked up his third strikeout of the game — and 200th of the season — to end the third inning, making him the fifth pitcher in Royals history to post 200 strikeouts in a season. He is the first Royals pitcher since Zack Greinke in 2009 to accomplish the feat.

“Obviously that's not what I play for; I play to win,” a usually low-key Ragans said with a smile. “But I thought it was cool to reach a milestone like that.”

For Quatraro, it means more than just a number.

“It's surprising to me there have only been four previously, but that is a big number," he said. "It speaks to a lot of things. It's taking the ball every fifth day. Your stuff has to be good. You have to throw strikes. You have to be competitive. And you have to have that mentality to go out and challenge people in the zone and he does that. He's leading the way with the staff.”

The Royals plated a run in the third. Kyle Isbel drew a one-out walk and scored from first when Tommy Pham yanked the ball into the left field corner. The Twins answered with an almost identical play in the top of the fourth. Austin Martin ripped a two-out double to the wall in left, but Pham threw a relay to Bobby Witt Jr., who fired a strike to Perez to retire Kyle Farmer at the plate.

“It was a great throw from Tommy and a great throw from Bobby. And a great tag. That last 90 feet is a long way," Quatraro said.

Massey extended the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 408-foot solo home run into the bullpen in right.

The Royals used their speed to add on in the fifth. Witt avoided a double play on a comebacker to Matthews and went to third on a single by MJ Melendez. Melendez stole second and both runners scored on a single by Hunter Renfroe.

Yuli Gurriel's sacrifice fly in the eighth scored the final run.

Royals: Renfroe was returned from the 10-day Injured List on Thursday's off day. In corresponding moves, RHP Steven Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and RHP Dan Altavilla was returned from the IL and designated for assignment.

The Twins and Royals will play the second game of their three-game series. The Twins will start RHP Bailey Ober (12-6, 3.95 ERA) against Royals RHP Alec Marsh (7-8, 4.70 ERA).

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 </figure>DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans scattered four hits in six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Friday night and traded places with the Twins in the AL Central and wild card standings.The Royals now hold a half-game lead for second place in the division and the second wild card spot.“His velocity was good, his carry was good, the curveball was really good,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Ragans. “Overall, how can you argue with those results?”Michael Massey had three hits,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1832225056514080933">including a home run</a>, for the Royals.“I was trying to get a good pitch to hit,” Massey said. “It's been a minute since I hit one, but I put a good swing on it.”Ragans (11-9) won for the first time since a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis on August 14, the Royals' lone win in Minnesota this season.“Overall, I thought me and Sal (Perez) had a good plan,” he said. “We mixed it well. In the beginning, we got ahead pretty good. Towards the back end I had to battle a little bit. The defense was good, and the guys kept chipping away and adding runs throughout the game. It was a good team win.”Zebby Matthews (1-3) took the loss. He allowed four runs on nine hits in five innings.“I thought Zebby threw the ball pretty decently today,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “There were a couple of pitches, a couple of at-bats, where he didn’t do what he wanted and they capitalized.”Ragans picked up his third strikeout of the game — and 200th of the season — to end the third inning, making him the fifth pitcher in Royals history to post 200 strikeouts in a season. He is the first Royals pitcher since Zack Greinke in 2009 to accomplish the feat.“Obviously that's not what I play for; I play to win,” a usually low-key Ragans said with a smile. “But I thought it was cool to reach a milestone like that.”For Quatraro, it means more than just a number.“It's surprising to me there have only been four previously, but that is a big number," he said. "It speaks to a lot of things. It's taking the ball every fifth day. Your stuff has to be good. You have to throw strikes. You have to be competitive. And you have to have that mentality to go out and challenge people in the zone and he does that. He's leading the way with the staff.”The Royals plated a run in the third. Kyle Isbel drew a one-out walk and scored from first when Tommy Pham yanked the ball into the left field corner. The Twins answered with an almost identical play in the top of the fourth. Austin Martin ripped a two-out double to the wall in left, but Pham threw a relay to Bobby Witt Jr., who fired a strike to Perez to retire Kyle Farmer at the plate.“It was a great throw from Tommy and a great throw from Bobby. And a great tag. That last 90 feet is a long way," Quatraro said.Massey extended the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 408-foot solo home run into the bullpen in right.The Royals used their speed to add on in the fifth. Witt avoided a double play on a comebacker to Matthews and went to third on a single by MJ Melendez. Melendez stole second and both runners scored on a single by Hunter Renfroe.Yuli Gurriel's sacrifice fly in the eighth scored the final run.TRANSACTIONSRoyals: Renfroe was returned from the 10-day Injured List on Thursday's off day. In corresponding moves, RHP Steven Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and RHP Dan Altavilla was returned from the IL and designated for assignment.UP NEXTThe Twins and Royals will play the second game of their three-game series. The Twins will start RHP Bailey Ober (12-6, 3.95 ERA) against Royals RHP Alec Marsh (7-8, 4.70 ERA).

⚾ Royals shut out Twins

WEEK 1 Andover Central 37, Hutch High 7 Central
Christian vs. Sunrise Academy Inman 15, Trinity Catholic 0 Buhler 28, Mulvane 7 Haven 51, Hillsboro 13 Fairfield at
Hartford Little River
42, Chase County 22 Beloit 52, Lyons 6 Conway Springs 42, Nickerson 0 Great Bend 28, McPherson 6 Lyndon 50, Pretty Prairie 0 Hesston 21, Halstead 14 Burrton vs.
Southern Coffey County Pratt 24, Hoisington 3 Norwich 54, Pratt-Skyline 6 Sterling at
Sedgwick Maize South 56, Newton 20

You can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.

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 </figure>WEEK 1 Andover Central 37, Hutch High 7 Central
Christian vs. Sunrise Academy Inman 15, Trinity Catholic 0 Buhler 28, Mulvane 7 Haven 51, Hillsboro 13 Fairfield at
Hartford Little River
42, Chase County 22 Beloit 52, Lyons 6 Conway Springs 42, Nickerson 0 Great Bend 28, McPherson 6 Lyndon 50, Pretty Prairie 0 Hesston 21, Halstead 14 Burrton vs.
Southern Coffey County Pratt 24, Hoisington 3 Norwich 54, Pratt-Skyline 6 Sterling at
Sedgwick Maize South 56, Newton 20You can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.

🏈 EAGLE Media scoreboard from Sept. 6

ODESSA, Texas – After dropping two straight matches to open the OC Invitational, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team got back to a balanced offensive attack to sweep Vernon College in the third of four matches at the OC Sports Center.

The Blue Dragons opened the day falling to No. 14 New Mexico Junior College 20-25, 13-25, 21-25. The Dragons climbed back to the .500 mark for the season later on Friday with a 25-10, 25-22, 25-22 victory over Vernon.

Hutchinson (7-7) will play Panola College at 8 a.m. on Saturday to close out the OC Invitational.

BLUE DRAGON VOLLEYBALL OC Invitational When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Where: OC Sports Center, Odessa, TX 8 a.m.: vs. Panola College Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://tsbnsports.com/2024-odessa-college-volleyball-tournament/" target="_blank">OC Sports Network</a> X: @bluedragonsport

VERNON RECAP The Blue Dragons' 15-point first set victory was the largest single-set victory of the season. The sweep was also Hutchinson's fourth sweep of the season.

Sophomore setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wilson_shelbi_f4d1">Shelbi Wilson</a>&nbsp;set a balanced offense with 28 assists. She just missed her first career double-double with digs.

Freshman outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/proctor_atlyn_7f6g">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;had a team-high eight kills to pace the Blue Dragon offense. Sophomore right-side hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/simmons_tiana_pzqy">Tiana Simmons</a>&nbsp;had seven kills.

Freshman outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/graf_viktoria_tc85">Viktoria Graf</a>&nbsp;finished with six kills, nine digs, two blocks and two ace serves. Sophomore middle&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/murphy_mckenzie_tghh">McKenzie Murphy</a>&nbsp;finished with five kills and two blocks.

Defensively, freshman libero Addy Foster had 14 digs. Freshman defensive specialist&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/sanchez_siani_k5i7">Siani Sanchez</a>&nbsp;had three ace serves.

NEW MEXICO RECAP Proctor had seven kills and three block assists to lead the Blue Dragons against No. 14 New Mexico. Graf was next with four kills.

Murphy had five total blocks, including two solo blocks. Freshman middle&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/follmer_kierny_indv">Kierny Follmer</a>&nbsp;had two total blocks and two ace serves.

Freshman setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/suber_ellie_z1k4">Ellie Suber</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 assists. Suber added a pair of service aces. Freshman setter Angela Ruepena had six assists.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725677969909.jpeg" alt="Libero Addy Foster combined for 31 digs on Friday in two matches on Day 2 of the OC Invitational in Odessa, Texas." />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationODESSA, Texas – After dropping two straight matches to open the OC Invitational, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team got back to a balanced offensive attack to sweep Vernon College in the third of four matches at the OC Sports Center.The Blue Dragons opened the day falling to No. 14 New Mexico Junior College 20-25, 13-25, 21-25. The Dragons climbed back to the .500 mark for the season later on Friday with a 25-10, 25-22, 25-22 victory over Vernon.Hutchinson (7-7) will play Panola College at 8 a.m. on Saturday to close out the OC Invitational.BLUE DRAGON VOLLEYBALL OC Invitational When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Where: OC Sports Center, Odessa, TX 8 a.m.: vs. Panola College Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://tsbnsports.com/2024-odessa-college-volleyball-tournament/" target="_blank">OC Sports Network</a> X: @bluedragonsportVERNON RECAP The Blue Dragons' 15-point first set victory was the largest single-set victory of the season. The sweep was also Hutchinson's fourth sweep of the season.Sophomore setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wilson_shelbi_f4d1">Shelbi Wilson</a>&nbsp;set a balanced offense with 28 assists. She just missed her first career double-double with digs.Freshman outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/proctor_atlyn_7f6g">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;had a team-high eight kills to pace the Blue Dragon offense. Sophomore right-side hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/simmons_tiana_pzqy">Tiana Simmons</a>&nbsp;had seven kills.Freshman outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/graf_viktoria_tc85">Viktoria Graf</a>&nbsp;finished with six kills, nine digs, two blocks and two ace serves. Sophomore middle&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/murphy_mckenzie_tghh">McKenzie Murphy</a>&nbsp;finished with five kills and two blocks.Defensively, freshman libero Addy Foster had 14 digs. Freshman defensive specialist&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/sanchez_siani_k5i7">Siani Sanchez</a>&nbsp;had three ace serves.NEW MEXICO RECAP Proctor had seven kills and three block assists to lead the Blue Dragons against No. 14 New Mexico. Graf was next with four kills.Murphy had five total blocks, including two solo blocks. Freshman middle&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/follmer_kierny_indv">Kierny Follmer</a>&nbsp;had two total blocks and two ace serves.Freshman setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/suber_ellie_z1k4">Ellie Suber</a>&nbsp;finished with 10 assists. Suber added a pair of service aces. Freshman setter Angela Ruepena had six assists.Foster had 14 digs for the Blue Dragons.

🏐 Blue Dragons split on Day 2 in Texas

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks will open the 2024 season at home on Friday against the Andover Central Jaguars. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Gowans Stadium.

Catch the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30 p.m. with the opening kick-off at 7 p.m. on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5).

The award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel. You must register to watch.&nbsp;

The live broadcast will begin at 6:50 p.m.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks will open the 2024 season at home on Friday against the Andover Central Jaguars. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Gowans Stadium.Catch the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30 p.m. with the opening kick-off at 7 p.m. on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5).The award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel. You must register to watch.&nbsp; The live broadcast will begin at 6:50 p.m.<div>
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🏈🎥🎧 Hutch High hosts Andover Central in season opener

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school football season officially kicks off this week across the Sunflower State, and all Hutch Post area schools will be in action. Below you will find the Week 1 schedule of those area teams.

Week 1 Hutch High vs. Andover Central Central
Christian vs. Sunrise Academy Trinity
Catholic at Inman Buhler vs.
Mulvane Haven at
Hillsboro Fairfield at
Hartford Little River
at Chase County Lyons at
Beloit Nickerson at
Conway Springs McPherson
vs. Great Bend Pretty
Prairie at Lyndon Halstead vs.
Hesston Burrton vs.
Southern Coffey County Pratt vs.
Hoisington Pratt-Skyline
vs. Norwich Sterling at
Sedgwick Newton at
Maize South

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school football season officially kicks off this week across the Sunflower State, and all Hutch Post area schools will be in action. Below you will find the Week 1 schedule of those area teams.Week 1 Hutch High vs. Andover Central Central
Christian vs. Sunrise Academy Trinity
Catholic at Inman Buhler vs.
Mulvane Haven at
Hillsboro Fairfield at
Hartford Little River
at Chase County Lyons at
Beloit Nickerson at
Conway Springs McPherson
vs. Great Bend Pretty
Prairie at Lyndon Halstead vs.
Hesston Burrton vs.
Southern Coffey County Pratt vs.
Hoisington Pratt-Skyline
vs. Norwich Sterling at
Sedgwick Newton at
Maize SouthYou can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.

🏈 Week 1 area high school schedule

ODESSA, Texas – Playing its second nationally ranked opponent early this season, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team was swept by No. 15 Odessa at the OC Invitational at the OC Sports Center on Thursday night.

One week after bouncing then-No. 9 Indian Hills in the McCook Invitational, the Blue Dragons got off to a slow start and fell to the Wranglers 25-12, 25-17, 27-25 in the first of four matches this weekend.

The Blue Dragons (6-5) will play No. 14 New Mexico Junior College at Noon and Vernon College at 5 p.m. on Friday in Matches 2 and 3 of the OC Invitational.

Sophomore Tiana Simmons, one night after her huge night against Seward County, had a team-high nine kills against Odessa. Simmons added two block assists.

Freshman outside hitter Viktoria Graf had eight kills and Atlyn Proctor was next with five kills.

Sophomore setter Shelbi Wilson guided the Blue Dragon offense with 23 assists.

Freshman libero Addy Foster reached double figures in digs for the 10th time in 11 matched with 11 digs. Freshmen Brooke Galey and Siani Sanchez had six digs each.

Graf had the only service ace for the Dragons against Odessa.

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 <figcaption>Sophomore setter Shelbi Wilson had 23 assists in the Blue Dragon volleyball team's 3-0 loss to No. 15 Odessa on Thursday at the OC Invitational in Odessa, TX.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationODESSA, Texas – Playing its second nationally ranked opponent early this season, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team was swept by No. 15 Odessa at the OC Invitational at the OC Sports Center on Thursday night.One week after bouncing then-No. 9 Indian Hills in the McCook Invitational, the Blue Dragons got off to a slow start and fell to the Wranglers 25-12, 25-17, 27-25 in the first of four matches this weekend.The Blue Dragons (6-5) will play No. 14 New Mexico Junior College at Noon and Vernon College at 5 p.m. on Friday in Matches 2 and 3 of the OC Invitational.Sophomore Tiana Simmons, one night after her huge night against Seward County, had a team-high nine kills against Odessa. Simmons added two block assists.Freshman outside hitter Viktoria Graf had eight kills and Atlyn Proctor was next with five kills.Sophomore setter Shelbi Wilson guided the Blue Dragon offense with 23 assists.Freshman libero Addy Foster reached double figures in digs for the 10th time in 11 matched with 11 digs. Freshmen Brooke Galey and Siani Sanchez had six digs each.Graf had the only service ace for the Dragons against Odessa.

🏐 Blue Dragons swept by No. 15 Odessa

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 </figure>Bluestem 16, Uniontown 6Columbus 45, Independence 28Garden Plain 49, Wichita Trinity 14Goddard-Eisenhower 28, Valley Center 17

🏈 EAGLE Media scoreboard from Sept. 5

FRISCO, Texas—The Wichita Wind Surge turned a five-run third inning into a 6-4 win against the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field. The Wind Surge scored their runs on as many hits to get back in the W column.

Frisco put up two runs on a groundout and a Cooper Johnson RBI double off the left field wall in the bottom of the first inning.

Wichita responded with a five-spot in the top of the third with run-scoring singles from&nbsp;Jake Rucker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tanner Schobel, a rundown score from&nbsp;Ben Ross, and a two-run home run by&nbsp;Alex Isola.

Abimelec Ortiz tripled a RoughRiders run back to center field in the home half of the third, and he would later score on a force out to make the game 5-4 Wind Surge.

Kyler Fedko&nbsp;pulled an RBI single to left field to bring in Isola from second in the top of the eighth for a Wichita insurance run, which would be all they needed in the end after&nbsp;Jarret Whorff&nbsp;sent down three straight following a leadoff walk in the ninth to secure a 6-4 victory.

Christian MacLeod records his first Double-A win to improve to an even 1-1 record. Over five innings, he surrendered four earned runs on four hits with a mirrored four walks and strikeouts. Whorff also finished his first save at the Double-A ranks with two walks and three punchouts over the final two innings.

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 </figure>Wichita Wind SurgeFRISCO, Texas—The Wichita Wind Surge turned a five-run third inning into a 6-4 win against the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field. The Wind Surge scored their runs on as many hits to get back in the W column.Frisco put up two runs on a groundout and a Cooper Johnson RBI double off the left field wall in the bottom of the first inning.Wichita responded with a five-spot in the top of the third with run-scoring singles from&nbsp;Jake Rucker&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tanner Schobel, a rundown score from&nbsp;Ben Ross, and a two-run home run by&nbsp;Alex Isola.Abimelec Ortiz tripled a RoughRiders run back to center field in the home half of the third, and he would later score on a force out to make the game 5-4 Wind Surge.Kyler Fedko&nbsp;pulled an RBI single to left field to bring in Isola from second in the top of the eighth for a Wichita insurance run, which would be all they needed in the end after&nbsp;Jarret Whorff&nbsp;sent down three straight following a leadoff walk in the ninth to secure a 6-4 victory.Christian MacLeod records his first Double-A win to improve to an even 1-1 record. Over five innings, he surrendered four earned runs on four hits with a mirrored four walks and strikeouts. Whorff also finished his first save at the Double-A ranks with two walks and three punchouts over the final two innings.

⚾ Wind Surge win over RoughRiders

AP Sports Summary for Friday, September 6th 2024:

Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns TD on final play of NFL's season opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, and the Kansas City defense kept Lamar Jackson and the Ravens out of the end zone on three consecutive plays in the closing seconds. That allowed the Chiefs to begin their pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl title with a 27-20 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night. The game ended with a video review after Jackson appeared to hit Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown. The video clearly showed Likely's toe on the line, though, and the call was overturned and the pass ruled incomplete.

Lamar Jackson desperately rallies Ravens, falls 27-20 to Chiefs for 5th loss in 6 meetings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 273 yards and a touchdown and ran for 122 yards, gamely trying to rally Baltimore from 10-point deficit against two-time defending NFL champion Kansas City. And it looked for a moment as if Jackson had at least forced overtime when he hit Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left. The play immediately went to a video review, though, and the evidence was clear: The tight end's toe had landed on the endline, putting him out of bounds. The pass was incomplete. The game was over. And the disappointment quickly set in. The Ravens lost 27-20, the fifth time in six matchups that Jackson has lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

Taylor Swift shows up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift has returned to Arrowhead Stadium to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens. Swift arrived about 90 minutes prior to the AFC title game rematch, wearing a denim crop top and shorts along with red, knee-high boots. She joined nearly 80,000 fans who were hoping that storms in the area did not disrupt a festive night in Kansas City. Swift became one of the Chiefs' biggest fans last season, when she began a high-profile her romance with Kelce after a game against Chicago.

US Open: Jessica Pegula reaches her first Grand Slam final at age 30 and will play Aryna Sabalenka

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula has shrugged off a sluggish start and come back from a set and a break down at the U.S. Open to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 for a berth in her first Grand Slam final. The No. 6-seeded Pegula won for the 15th time in her past 16 matches Thursday night. She will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday. Sabalenka reached her second consecutive U.S. Open final by beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka is a 26-year-old from Belarus who won each of the past two Australian Opens.

US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warning

ROME (AP) — The word "DOPING" is printed in all caps inside a red circle with a slash through it on the box containing the over-the-counter spray sold in Italy that caused No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner to fail two drug tests in March. He was exonerated in the case and will play in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Trofodermin contains the anabolic steroid Clostebol and is available without a prescription in Sinner's home country. The product is meant for treating cuts and scrapes. It contains an underlined doping warning on the medication guide that comes inside the box. A small spray can of Trofodermin was purchased for $16 at a Rome pharmacy by an Associated Press reporter.

Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exoneration

NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner will play in the U.S. Open semifinals six months after he failed two drug tests, and 2 1/2 weeks after he was exonerated because he said trace amounts of an anabolic steroid entered his system unintentionally via a massage. The No. 1-ranked Sinner will play No. 25 Jack Draper on Friday for a spot in the championship match. No. 12 Taylor Fritz faces No. 20 Frances Tiafoe in the other men's semifinal. That will be the first matchup in the final four at Flushing Meadows between two American men in 19 years.

Aaron Rodgers might have 'a little smirk' before his 5th snap in the Jets' opener to mark his return

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is nearly a year removed from the torn Achilles tendon that ended his first season with the New York Jets after just four snaps. The 40-year-old quarterback says he always has something to prove, but as he gets older he focuses on proving things to himself. He's looking forward to getting back on the field and in the huddle in the season opener Monday night at San Francisco. Rodgers said he's feeling ready and in a good mind space and expects "greatness." He adds he might even give "a little smirk" to the "Monday Night Football" cameras when he gets to his fifth snap against the 49ers.

Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement

A federal judge in California probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences, revealing a potential snag in the deal. Judge Claudia Wilken questioned whether payments to college athletes from booster-funded organizations should be restricted. She said she was 'quite concerned' about that part of the settlement during a preliminary approval hearing Thursday. The settlement would provide athletes a cut of billions in revenue that flows to their schools. Attorneys representing plaintiffs in the lawsuits, the NCAA and parties challenging the settlement appeared via video conference in front of Wilken.

Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church in suburban Philadelphia

The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in suburban Philadelphia. The Gaudreau brothers died last week when they were struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. A pretrial hearing for the driver was postponed to Sept. 13. Sean Higgins remains in jail after being charged with two counts of death by auto, along with reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.

The team hosting the NFL game in Brazil rejects Packers' and Eagles' green because of soccer rivalry

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Corinthians, the team turning over its stadium for the first NFL game ever to be played in South America, dislikes anything green so much that its executives tried to paint the field black about a decade ago. It was an effort to steer Corinthians fans away from any reference to local rival Palmeiras, the team they have been feuding with for more than a century. On Friday, however, NeoQuimica Arena will be awash with green when the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles play the second game of the NFL season in Sao Paulo.

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for Friday, September 6th 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8566837/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns TD on final play of NFL's season openerKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, and the Kansas City defense kept Lamar Jackson and the Ravens out of the end zone on three consecutive plays in the closing seconds. That allowed the Chiefs to begin their pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl title with a 27-20 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night. The game ended with a video review after Jackson appeared to hit Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown. The video clearly showed Likely's toe on the line, though, and the call was overturned and the pass ruled incomplete.Lamar Jackson desperately rallies Ravens, falls 27-20 to Chiefs for 5th loss in 6 meetingsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 273 yards and a touchdown and ran for 122 yards, gamely trying to rally Baltimore from 10-point deficit against two-time defending NFL champion Kansas City. And it looked for a moment as if Jackson had at least forced overtime when he hit Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left. The play immediately went to a video review, though, and the evidence was clear: The tight end's toe had landed on the endline, putting him out of bounds. The pass was incomplete. The game was over. And the disappointment quickly set in. The Ravens lost 27-20, the fifth time in six matchups that Jackson has lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.Taylor Swift shows up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL openerKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift has returned to Arrowhead Stadium to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens. Swift arrived about 90 minutes prior to the AFC title game rematch, wearing a denim crop top and shorts along with red, knee-high boots. She joined nearly 80,000 fans who were hoping that storms in the area did not disrupt a festive night in Kansas City. Swift became one of the Chiefs' biggest fans last season, when she began a high-profile her romance with Kelce after a game against Chicago.US Open: Jessica Pegula reaches her first Grand Slam final at age 30 and will play Aryna SabalenkaNEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula has shrugged off a sluggish start and come back from a set and a break down at the U.S. Open to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 for a berth in her first Grand Slam final. The No. 6-seeded Pegula won for the 15th time in her past 16 matches Thursday night. She will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday. Sabalenka reached her second consecutive U.S. Open final by beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka is a 26-year-old from Belarus who won each of the past two Australian Opens.US Open: The spray that caused Jannik Sinner's failed drug tests has 'DOPING' warningROME (AP) — The word "DOPING" is printed in all caps inside a red circle with a slash through it on the box containing the over-the-counter spray sold in Italy that caused No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner to fail two drug tests in March. He was exonerated in the case and will play in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Trofodermin contains the anabolic steroid Clostebol and is available without a prescription in Sinner's home country. The product is meant for treating cuts and scrapes. It contains an underlined doping warning on the medication guide that comes inside the box. A small spray can of Trofodermin was purchased for $16 at a Rome pharmacy by an Associated Press reporter.Jannik Sinner plays Jack Draper in the US Open semifinals weeks after a doping exonerationNEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner will play in the U.S. Open semifinals six months after he failed two drug tests, and 2 1/2 weeks after he was exonerated because he said trace amounts of an anabolic steroid entered his system unintentionally via a massage. The No. 1-ranked Sinner will play No. 25 Jack Draper on Friday for a spot in the championship match. No. 12 Taylor Fritz faces No. 20 Frances Tiafoe in the other men's semifinal. That will be the first matchup in the final four at Flushing Meadows between two American men in 19 years.Aaron Rodgers might have 'a little smirk' before his 5th snap in the Jets' opener to mark his returnFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is nearly a year removed from the torn Achilles tendon that ended his first season with the New York Jets after just four snaps. The 40-year-old quarterback says he always has something to prove, but as he gets older he focuses on proving things to himself. He's looking forward to getting back on the field and in the huddle in the season opener Monday night at San Francisco. Rodgers said he's feeling ready and in a good mind space and expects "greatness." He adds he might even give "a little smirk" to the "Monday Night Football" cameras when he gets to his fifth snap against the 49ers.Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlementA federal judge in California probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences, revealing a potential snag in the deal. Judge Claudia Wilken questioned whether payments to college athletes from booster-funded organizations should be restricted. She said she was 'quite concerned' about that part of the settlement during a preliminary approval hearing Thursday. The settlement would provide athletes a cut of billions in revenue that flows to their schools. Attorneys representing plaintiffs in the lawsuits, the NCAA and parties challenging the settlement appeared via video conference in front of Wilken.Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church in suburban PhiladelphiaThe funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in suburban Philadelphia. The Gaudreau brothers died last week when they were struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. A pretrial hearing for the driver was postponed to Sept. 13. Sean Higgins remains in jail after being charged with two counts of death by auto, along with reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.The team hosting the NFL game in Brazil rejects Packers' and Eagles' green because of soccer rivalrySAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Corinthians, the team turning over its stadium for the first NFL game ever to be played in South America, dislikes anything green so much that its executives tried to paint the field black about a decade ago. It was an effort to steer Corinthians fans away from any reference to local rival Palmeiras, the team they have been feuding with for more than a century. On Friday, however, NeoQuimica Arena will be awash with green when the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles play the second game of the NFL season in Sao Paulo.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUEFinal	Cincinnati	1	Houston	0	Final	Detroit	4	San Diego	3	___AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Minnesota	4	Tampa Bay	3	Final	Seattle	6	Oakland	4	Final	Texas	3	L.A. Angels	1	___NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	San Francisco	3	Arizona	2	Final	Philadelphia	5	Miami	2	Final	Pittsburgh	9	Washington	4	Final	Colorado	3	Atlanta	1	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Kansas City	27	Baltimore	20	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	New York	77	Seattle	70	Final	Washington	90	Phoenix	77	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		N-Y Yankees	at	Chi Cubs	2:20 p.m.			Toronto	at	Atlanta	7:20 p.m.			Arizona	at	Houston	8:10 p.m.			Seattle	at	St. Louis	8:15 p.m.			Cleveland	at	L-A Dodgers	10:10 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Baltimore	7:05 p.m.			Chi White Sox	at	Boston	7:10 p.m.			L-A Angels	at	Texas	8:05 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Kansas City	8:10 p.m.			Detroit	at	Oakland	9:40 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Colorado	at	Milwaukee	6:10 p.m.			Washington	at	Pittsburgh	6:40 p.m.			Cincinnati	at	N-Y Mets	7:10 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Miami	7:10 p.m.			San Francisco	at	San Diego	9:40 p.m.	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE		Green Bay	at	Philadelphia	8:15 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Dallas	at	Atlanta	7:30 p.m.			Las Vegas	at	Connecticut	7:30 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Indiana	7:30 p.m.			Los Angeles	at	Chicago	9:30 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared to tie the game.

In the end, the NFL's season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.

With a capacity crowd that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">included pop superstar Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;waiting in anticipation, Hochuli needed just seconds looking at that final play before making his announcement:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1831903953250136219">Likely landed with his toe on the endline</a>, putting the Baltimore tight end out of bounds, and giving the Chiefs a 27-20 victory as they began pursuit of a record third consecutive Super Bowl title.

“Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said, “but then the first view you could see his cleat. ... You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him.”

Mahomes threw for 291 yards and with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy, who also scored a rushing TD in his NFL debut, as the Chiefs not only won the rematch of last season’s AFC title game but beat the Ravens for the fifth time in six meetings.

That lopsided ledger has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-nfl-season-opener-arrowhead-stadium-e09ee6b958e96be75cfceeda74dab02f">especially frustrating for Jackson,</a>&nbsp;who has called Kansas City the Ravens’ “kryptonite.” He was sublime Thursday night, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown and adding 122 yards on the ground, but that review of the final play left him to rue another missed opportunity to finally upstage Mahomes and Co.

“I thought it was a touchdown,” Jackson said. “Still think it was a touchdown.”

The Ravens were trailing 27-17 in the fourth quarter before kicking a field goal, then got the ball back at their own 13 with 1:50 left and no timeouts. Jackson completed a couple of throws to Likely, who had 111 yards receiving and a score, and scrambled for a crucial first down. Two plays later, Jackson found Rashod Bateman down the sideline for 38 yards to move the Ravens to the Kansas City 10 with 19 seconds remaining.

Jackson’s first pass was a throwaway, but his second missed wide-open Zay Flowers in the back of the end zone. Then came the final throw, after Jackson had scrambled for what seemed like an eternity, and Likely looked like he had forced overtime.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh even signaled for his team to try a winning 2-point conversion, though it never got the chance.

“I thought our guys (overcame) setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win,” Harbaugh said. “Didn’t happen at the end, but our guys fought.”

The wild ending came after the start was delayed about 20 minutes by a storm that brought heavy rain and lightning.

The Ravens proceeded to open with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with Derrick Henry, who had tormented the Chiefs in six previous meetings while he was with Tennessee, plunging into the end zone from 5 yards out for the early lead.

But the high-octane Chiefs, trying to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses, needed just two minutes to answer. Mahomes twice connected with Rashee Rice, who has so far avoided any NFL punishment for his role in an alleged street-racing crash in Dallas, before Worthy showed why the Chiefs made him their first-round pick with his 21-yard touchdown run.

After those two drives, though, the first half was mostly marked by Week 1 blunders.

Jackson was strip-sacked by Chris Jones deep in his own territory, leading to a Kansas City field goal. Flowers was stopped short of the first-down marker on fourth-and-3 near midfield on the Ravens’ next series, leading to another field goal. And even Justin Tucker, one of the league’s most accurate kickers, pulled a 53-yard field-goal attempt wide left.

The Chiefs were not immune to mistakes. Mahomes' pass was picked off by Roquan Smith on a poor throw late in the first half, leading to a chip-shot field goal that got Baltimore — which trailed twice at halftime all of last season — to 13-10 at the break.

Yet the Ravens’ inability to get into the end zone, and swing the momentum their way, ultimately proved costly.

The Chiefs opened the second half with an 81-yard touchdown march to extend their lead. Then, after Jackson had connected with Likely on a broken play for a 49-yard touchdown throw, Mahomes drove them 70 yards against the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL last season for a touchdown that made it 27-17 with 10 minutes to go.

Tucker made it a one-score game with his field goal with 4:54 to go, and Baltimore quickly forced a punt. But despite Jackson’s impassioned play, he was left to trudge off the field after another disappointing loss to the Chiefs.

“It was a fight down to the end,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “When they say it's a game of inches, might be shorter than that.”

Swift, the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wasn’t the only star attending the NFL’s opening night. Quincy Hall, the Olympic 400-meter champion, was in the crowd along with AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, who will join his U.S. teammates Saturday night for an exhibition against Canada at nearby Children’s Mercy Park.

Baltimore: LB Kyle Van Noy left six plays into the second half because of an eye injury and did not return.

Ravens: Host Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Chiefs: Host Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725597547282.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared to tie the game.In the end, the NFL's season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.With a capacity crowd that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">included pop superstar Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;waiting in anticipation, Hochuli needed just seconds looking at that final play before making his announcement:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1831903953250136219">Likely landed with his toe on the endline</a>, putting the Baltimore tight end out of bounds, and giving the Chiefs a 27-20 victory as they began pursuit of a record third consecutive Super Bowl title.“Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said, “but then the first view you could see his cleat. ... You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him.”Mahomes threw for 291 yards and with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy, who also scored a rushing TD in his NFL debut, as the Chiefs not only won the rematch of last season’s AFC title game but beat the Ravens for the fifth time in six meetings.That lopsided ledger has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-nfl-season-opener-arrowhead-stadium-e09ee6b958e96be75cfceeda74dab02f">especially frustrating for Jackson,</a>&nbsp;who has called Kansas City the Ravens’ “kryptonite.” He was sublime Thursday night, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown and adding 122 yards on the ground, but that review of the final play left him to rue another missed opportunity to finally upstage Mahomes and Co.“I thought it was a touchdown,” Jackson said. “Still think it was a touchdown.”The Ravens were trailing 27-17 in the fourth quarter before kicking a field goal, then got the ball back at their own 13 with 1:50 left and no timeouts. Jackson completed a couple of throws to Likely, who had 111 yards receiving and a score, and scrambled for a crucial first down. Two plays later, Jackson found Rashod Bateman down the sideline for 38 yards to move the Ravens to the Kansas City 10 with 19 seconds remaining.Jackson’s first pass was a throwaway, but his second missed wide-open Zay Flowers in the back of the end zone. Then came the final throw, after Jackson had scrambled for what seemed like an eternity, and Likely looked like he had forced overtime.Ravens coach John Harbaugh even signaled for his team to try a winning 2-point conversion, though it never got the chance.“I thought our guys (overcame) setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win,” Harbaugh said. “Didn’t happen at the end, but our guys fought.”The wild ending came after the start was delayed about 20 minutes by a storm that brought heavy rain and lightning.The Ravens proceeded to open with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with Derrick Henry, who had tormented the Chiefs in six previous meetings while he was with Tennessee, plunging into the end zone from 5 yards out for the early lead.But the high-octane Chiefs, trying to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses, needed just two minutes to answer. Mahomes twice connected with Rashee Rice, who has so far avoided any NFL punishment for his role in an alleged street-racing crash in Dallas, before Worthy showed why the Chiefs made him their first-round pick with his 21-yard touchdown run.After those two drives, though, the first half was mostly marked by Week 1 blunders.Jackson was strip-sacked by Chris Jones deep in his own territory, leading to a Kansas City field goal. Flowers was stopped short of the first-down marker on fourth-and-3 near midfield on the Ravens’ next series, leading to another field goal. And even Justin Tucker, one of the league’s most accurate kickers, pulled a 53-yard field-goal attempt wide left.The Chiefs were not immune to mistakes. Mahomes' pass was picked off by Roquan Smith on a poor throw late in the first half, leading to a chip-shot field goal that got Baltimore — which trailed twice at halftime all of last season — to 13-10 at the break.Yet the Ravens’ inability to get into the end zone, and swing the momentum their way, ultimately proved costly.The Chiefs opened the second half with an 81-yard touchdown march to extend their lead. Then, after Jackson had connected with Likely on a broken play for a 49-yard touchdown throw, Mahomes drove them 70 yards against the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL last season for a touchdown that made it 27-17 with 10 minutes to go.Tucker made it a one-score game with his field goal with 4:54 to go, and Baltimore quickly forced a punt. But despite Jackson’s impassioned play, he was left to trudge off the field after another disappointing loss to the Chiefs.“It was a fight down to the end,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “When they say it's a game of inches, might be shorter than that.”<h2>Star-studded crowd</h2>Swift, the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wasn’t the only star attending the NFL’s opening night. Quincy Hall, the Olympic 400-meter champion, was in the crowd along with AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, who will join his U.S. teammates Saturday night for an exhibition against Canada at nearby Children’s Mercy Park.<h2>Injuries</h2>Baltimore: LB Kyle Van Noy left six plays into the second half because of an eye injury and did not return.<h2>Up next</h2>Ravens: Host Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 15.Chiefs: Host Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15.

🏈 Chiefs escape with season opening win

McPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;McPherson Mayor Tom Brown along with People's Bank and Trust announced today a new year-long competition between the athletics departments at McPherson College and Central Christian College of Kansas.

"McPherson College is excited to partner with the City of McPherson and Central Christian College to bring our community a year-long competition between our two institutions. We appreciate People's Bank and Trust for their support of the McPherson Collegiate Cup which allows us to better promote the events and offer free admission to all contests," said McPherson College AD Josh Daume.

Central Christian College AD Kyle Moody added, "This is great opportunity to showcase the athletics programs at the local institutions while building pride in our community. Working with People's Bank &amp; Trust to make this a concept a reality is a win-win"

Building on the annual Mayor's Cup games between the two schools in men's and women's basketball, the McPherson Collegiate Cup will be awarded at the end of the academic year to the institution who wins the most competitions across all sports. This year, McPherson College and Central Christian have agreed to contests in the sports of men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball in addition to the traditional basketball games.

"I hope the community will support these student-athletes in person, via the radio, or through the colleges' television broadcasts this year," commented McPherson Mayor Tom Brown. "Both colleges are experiencing growing enrollment, and McPherson is a quality college town. We're excited to work with People's Bank and Trust this year to award the inaugural McPherson Collegiate Cup."

MC will serve as the host school for men's and women's soccer on September 10 with the women kicking off at 5:00pm followed by the men's game at 7:30 at McPherson Stadium. The competition will then move to Jerry Alexander Arena on the campus of Central Christian for volleyball on Oct. 22 at 7:00pm and basketball on November 5 (6:00 and 8:00pm). Dates and times for the baseball and softball games will be announced at a later date.

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 </figure>McPherson College AthleticsMcPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;McPherson Mayor Tom Brown along with People's Bank and Trust announced today a new year-long competition between the athletics departments at McPherson College and Central Christian College of Kansas."McPherson College is excited to partner with the City of McPherson and Central Christian College to bring our community a year-long competition between our two institutions. We appreciate People's Bank and Trust for their support of the McPherson Collegiate Cup which allows us to better promote the events and offer free admission to all contests," said McPherson College AD Josh Daume.Central Christian College AD Kyle Moody added, "This is great opportunity to showcase the athletics programs at the local institutions while building pride in our community. Working with People's Bank &amp; Trust to make this a concept a reality is a win-win"Building on the annual Mayor's Cup games between the two schools in men's and women's basketball, the McPherson Collegiate Cup will be awarded at the end of the academic year to the institution who wins the most competitions across all sports. This year, McPherson College and Central Christian have agreed to contests in the sports of men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball in addition to the traditional basketball games."I hope the community will support these student-athletes in person, via the radio, or through the colleges' television broadcasts this year," commented McPherson Mayor Tom Brown. "Both colleges are experiencing growing enrollment, and McPherson is a quality college town. We're excited to work with People's Bank and Trust this year to award the inaugural McPherson Collegiate Cup."MC will serve as the host school for men's and women's soccer on September 10 with the women kicking off at 5:00pm followed by the men's game at 7:30 at McPherson Stadium. The competition will then move to Jerry Alexander Arena on the campus of Central Christian for volleyball on Oct. 22 at 7:00pm and basketball on November 5 (6:00 and 8:00pm). Dates and times for the baseball and softball games will be announced at a later date.

McPherson College, Central Christian College announce McPherson Collegiate Cup

The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly agreed to a three-year extension with tight end Noah Gray, per sources. This comes hours before the kickoff of the 2024 season when the Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

ESPN's Adam Schefter says the deal is reportedly worth $18 million.

Gray has played in 50 games for Kansas City, recording 63 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns. He started 10 games in 2023, a career-high.

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 </figure>The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly agreed to a three-year extension with tight end Noah Gray, per sources. This comes hours before the kickoff of the 2024 season when the Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.ESPN's Adam Schefter says the deal is reportedly worth $18 million.Gray has played in 50 games for Kansas City, recording 63 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns. He started 10 games in 2023, a career-high.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Compensation update: Chiefs are signing TE Noah Gray to a three-year, $18 million extension that includes $10.1 million fully guaranteed at signing. <a href="https://t.co/QipeADTSpC">https://t.co/QipeADTSpC</a>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1831789049121755596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🏈 Chiefs and TE Noah Gray agree to 3-year extension

No. 17 Kansas State (1-0) at Tulane (1-0), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN)

BetMGM&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports" target="_blank">College Football Odds</a>: Kansas State by 10.

Kansas State is looking to hold firm in the national rankings before opening Big 12 play against Arizona on Sept. 13. The Wildcats also are looking to avenge&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-state-wildcats-pratt-eb87a1cce163aa63a8198b158c6e5bda">a home loss to the Green Wave two seasons ago</a>&nbsp;that was surprising at the time, but less so in hindsight. That 2022 Tulane squad went on to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-southern-california-trojans-tulane-green-wave-alex-bauman-7cfe5de105c22318c6603b53661d3ebc">beat USC in the Cotton Bowl</a>&nbsp;and the Green Wave is now seeking its 25th victory in 30 games. Tulane also could bolster hopes of getting into the new 12-team College Football Playoff by beating a power conference team.

Kansas State’s veteran defense, which returns eight starters, against Tulane freshman quarterback Darian Mensah, who surprisingly won the starting job over Oregon transfer Ty Thompson and returning back Kai Horton. Mensah fared well in his college debut last week, completing 10 of 12 passes for 205 yards and two TDs in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/se-louisiana-tulane-football-score-22adc4383897c1aadd36a07a0a5e6dbb">52-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana</a>. K-State has five of its top six tacklers back from a year ago, led by linebacker Austin Moore and safety Marques Sigle.

Kansas State: RB DJ Giddens, who rushed for 1,226 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, opened this season by gaining 124 yards on 13 carries in a season-opening,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-state-ut-martin-score-bcf0b7a200ea0d1716cfe5469af290b5">41-6 victory over UT-Martin</a>&nbsp;last week. He has rushed for 100 or more yards in five straight games.

Tulane: WR Mario Williams, a transfer from USC, caught four passes for 124 yards in his Green Wave debut last week.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703818069685.jpeg" alt="Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) looks for a receiver as he scrambles from the pocket during the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)" />
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 </figure>Associated PressNo. 17 Kansas State (1-0) at Tulane (1-0), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN)BetMGM&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports" target="_blank">College Football Odds</a>: Kansas State by 10.Series record: Tulane leads 2-0.<h2>WHAT’S AT STAKE?</h2>Kansas State is looking to hold firm in the national rankings before opening Big 12 play against Arizona on Sept. 13. The Wildcats also are looking to avenge&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-state-wildcats-pratt-eb87a1cce163aa63a8198b158c6e5bda">a home loss to the Green Wave two seasons ago</a>&nbsp;that was surprising at the time, but less so in hindsight. That 2022 Tulane squad went on to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-southern-california-trojans-tulane-green-wave-alex-bauman-7cfe5de105c22318c6603b53661d3ebc">beat USC in the Cotton Bowl</a>&nbsp;and the Green Wave is now seeking its 25th victory in 30 games. Tulane also could bolster hopes of getting into the new 12-team College Football Playoff by beating a power conference team.<h2>KEY MATCHUP</h2>Kansas State’s veteran defense, which returns eight starters, against Tulane freshman quarterback Darian Mensah, who surprisingly won the starting job over Oregon transfer Ty Thompson and returning back Kai Horton. Mensah fared well in his college debut last week, completing 10 of 12 passes for 205 yards and two TDs in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/se-louisiana-tulane-football-score-22adc4383897c1aadd36a07a0a5e6dbb">52-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana</a>. K-State has five of its top six tacklers back from a year ago, led by linebacker Austin Moore and safety Marques Sigle.<h2>PLAYERS TO WATCH</h2>Kansas State: RB DJ Giddens, who rushed for 1,226 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, opened this season by gaining 124 yards on 13 carries in a season-opening,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-state-ut-martin-score-bcf0b7a200ea0d1716cfe5469af290b5">41-6 victory over UT-Martin</a>&nbsp;last week. He has rushed for 100 or more yards in five straight games.Tulane: WR Mario Williams, a transfer from USC, caught four passes for 124 yards in his Green Wave debut last week.<h2>FACTS &amp; FIGURES</h2>

🏈 No. 17 K-State travels to Tulane Saturday

No. 19 Kansas (1-0) at Illinois (1-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1)

BetMGM&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports" target="_blank">College Football Odds</a>: Kansas by 5 1/2.

Kansas’ resurgence under coach Lance Leipold reached new heights last season with a 9-4 record and a 49-36 win over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Kansas has an opportunity Saturday for a road victory in a sold-out stadium that hasn’t been filled since 2016 against what appears to be an improved Illinois team.

Kansas’ offense vs. Illinois’ defense. The Jayhawks have piled up 500 or more total yards 13 times in Leipold’s 39 games as coach, including three in a row. The Illini defense was porous and prone to penalties last season and gave up 24 or more points nine times. But it showed signs of life last week in a 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois, forcing four turnovers and allowing just 49 yards rushing.

Kansas: QB Jalon Daniels: Illinois coach Bret Bielema calls Daniels a quarterback the Illini need to treat as a running back. But Daniels can pass, too. He threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns last season vs. Illinois.

Illinois: WR Pat Bryant: He caught two touchdown passes in last week’s win over Eastern Illinois and now has 11 TD catches in his career, tying for No. 12 on Illinois’ all-time list. Bryant will jump to No. 7 on the list with his next TD catch.

Illinois hasn’t beaten a ranked non-conference team since No. 22 Arizona State in 2011. ... This is Kansas’ first trip to Illinois since 1968. The Jayhawks won that game 47-7. ... Luke Altmyer is the first Illinois QB to have back-to-back games of three or more touchdown passes since Brandon Peters in 2019. ... Illinois’ shutout of Eastern Illinois was its first in a season opener since 1986 vs. Louisville (23-0). ... After going 2-10 in 2021, Leipold’s first season as coach, Kansas is 16-11. The Jayhawks were 9-4 last year for their most wins in a season since going 12-1 in 2007. ... Kansas allowed Lindenwood to gain just 202 total yards in the Jayhawks’ 48-3 win last week, the fewest yards allowed in a game by Kansas since 2009.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694931207846.jpeg" alt="Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throw a pass against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Reno Nev. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throw a pass against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Reno Nev. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)</figcaption>
 </figure>Associated PressNo. 19 Kansas (1-0) at Illinois (1-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1)BetMGM&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports" target="_blank">College Football Odds</a>: Kansas by 5 1/2.Series record: Tied 3-3.<h2>WHAT’S AT STAKE?</h2>Kansas’ resurgence under coach Lance Leipold reached new heights last season with a 9-4 record and a 49-36 win over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Kansas has an opportunity Saturday for a road victory in a sold-out stadium that hasn’t been filled since 2016 against what appears to be an improved Illinois team.<h2>KEY MATCHUP</h2>Kansas’ offense vs. Illinois’ defense. The Jayhawks have piled up 500 or more total yards 13 times in Leipold’s 39 games as coach, including three in a row. The Illini defense was porous and prone to penalties last season and gave up 24 or more points nine times. But it showed signs of life last week in a 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois, forcing four turnovers and allowing just 49 yards rushing.<h2>PLAYERS TO WATCH</h2>Kansas: QB Jalon Daniels: Illinois coach Bret Bielema calls Daniels a quarterback the Illini need to treat as a running back. But Daniels can pass, too. He threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns last season vs. Illinois.Illinois: WR Pat Bryant: He caught two touchdown passes in last week’s win over Eastern Illinois and now has 11 TD catches in his career, tying for No. 12 on Illinois’ all-time list. Bryant will jump to No. 7 on the list with his next TD catch.<h2>FACTS &amp; FIGURES</h2>Illinois hasn’t beaten a ranked non-conference team since No. 22 Arizona State in 2011. ... This is Kansas’ first trip to Illinois since 1968. The Jayhawks won that game 47-7. ... Luke Altmyer is the first Illinois QB to have back-to-back games of three or more touchdown passes since Brandon Peters in 2019. ... Illinois’ shutout of Eastern Illinois was its first in a season opener since 1986 vs. Louisville (23-0). ... After going 2-10 in 2021, Leipold’s first season as coach, Kansas is 16-11. The Jayhawks were 9-4 last year for their most wins in a season since going 12-1 in 2007. ... Kansas allowed Lindenwood to gain just 202 total yards in the Jayhawks’ 48-3 win last week, the fewest yards allowed in a game by Kansas since 2009.

🏈 No. 19 KU faces Illinois at a sold-out Memorial Stadium

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 18-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team picked up a 3-0 win over Dodge City on Wednesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex.

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 </figure><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/boxscores/20240904_eoo7.xml">BOX SCORE</a>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 18-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team picked up a 3-0 win over Dodge City on Wednesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex.The Blue Dragons received goals from Kaylee Monk, Kaitlyn Edwards and Gabby Carvalho in the win. The three goals were all scored in the first half.HutchCC is now 3-0-1 overall, 2-0-1 in Jayhawk Conference play. The Blue Dragons travel to El Dorado on Saturday evening for a 7 p.m. kick against No. 12 Butler.