MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Tuesday in a game that began early to give local fans a chance to watch their team in the NBA Finals.

The start time was moved up four hours at American Family Field. The ballpark is about three miles from the downtown Fiserv Forum, where as many as 65,000 people were expected to watch Game 6 from outdoor plazas as the Milwaukee Bucks tried to beat the Phoenix Suns for their first championship since 1971.

Some fans came to the ballpark with signs rooting for both the Brewers and Bucks.

“Hopefully we come out tomorrow after a Bucks win and tie the series,” said Brewers starter Brett Anderson, who gave up two runs and three hits over five innings in his first start of the second half.

Mike Minor (7-8) allowed one earned run and five hits in six innings, snapping a personal four-start losing streak. He struck out five and walked one.

“Right now it’s all about the starting pitching,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “He was really good and really, there in the second, we just didn’t help him. We had two plays we didn’t make and it cost him two runs and about 20 pitches.”

“He did a great job of keeping us there, not letting it become too much and giving the offense a chance to do something,” he said.

Greg Holland got his sixth save as the Royals improved to 3-0 against Milwaukee in 2021.

“I think guys are still out there playing with 100% effort, no matter what the standings say,” Minor said. “No matter what the wins or losses say, there are a bunch of guys in the clubhouse who don’t really care. We know we haven’t played well this season but we’re not going to give up.”

O’Hearn hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh off Hunter Strickland (0-1). It was his seventh home run of the season.

Soler’s eighth homer, a solo drive in the fourth, tied it at 2.

Andrew Benintendi had a sacrifice fly in the Royals first.

Manny Pina’s two-run single in the second put Milwaukee up 2-1.

Avisail Garcia had three hits for the Brewers.

“There wasn’t much happening against (Minor),” manager Craig Counsell said. “Nothing of significance, multiple guys on, things like that. We probably made some innings too easy on him.”

Royals: Starting pitchers Danny Duffy and Brady Singer were put on the injured list. Duffy, whose 2.31 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 61 innings has been one of the bright spots for a rotation that owns the second-worst ERA in MLB, has a strained flexor in his left elbow and landed on the IL for the second time this season. Singer is out because of right shoulder fatigue after allowing seven runs in two innings his last time out.

“We knew at some point we were going to have to take a break with our young pitchers, for sure,” Matheny said. “Instead of limiting them from the beginning, kind of let’s go, let’s pitch, let’s just see how they feel, and if at any point we need to take a pause, we do it. And this isn’t necessarily a shutdown as much as let’s just make sure that he’s feeling how he should be feeling and watch closely, use the medical team, use sports science, and figure out when it would be best to get him back in there.”

Brewers: RHP Brad Boxberger played catch Tuesday but is still considered day-to-day after experiencing stiffness in his shoulder during his last outing, Saturday in Cincinnati. Boxberger’s issue popped up the same day Milwaukee put reliever Devin Williams on the IL.

The Brewers and Royals wrap up their two-game set Wednesday afternoon with Milwaukee LHP Eric Lauer (3-4, 3.83 ERA) opposing RHP Brad Keller (6-9, 5.97). Lauer was originally slated to start Tuesday but was given an extra day because of a fingernail issue that had been bothering him after his last start.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Tuesday in a game that began early to give local fans a chance to watch their team in the NBA Finals.The start time was moved up four hours at American Family Field. The ballpark is about three miles from the downtown Fiserv Forum, where as many as 65,000 people were expected to watch Game 6 from outdoor plazas as the Milwaukee Bucks tried to beat the Phoenix Suns for their first championship since 1971.Some fans came to the ballpark with signs rooting for both the Brewers and Bucks.“Hopefully we come out tomorrow after a Bucks win and tie the series,” said Brewers starter Brett Anderson, who gave up two runs and three hits over five innings in his first start of the second half.Mike Minor (7-8) allowed one earned run and five hits in six innings, snapping a personal four-start losing streak. He struck out five and walked one.“Right now it’s all about the starting pitching,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “He was really good and really, there in the second, we just didn’t help him. We had two plays we didn’t make and it cost him two runs and about 20 pitches.”“He did a great job of keeping us there, not letting it become too much and giving the offense a chance to do something,” he said.Greg Holland got his sixth save as the Royals improved to 3-0 against Milwaukee in 2021.“I think guys are still out there playing with 100% effort, no matter what the standings say,” Minor said. “No matter what the wins or losses say, there are a bunch of guys in the clubhouse who don’t really care. We know we haven’t played well this season but we’re not going to give up.”O’Hearn hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh off Hunter Strickland (0-1). It was his seventh home run of the season.Soler’s eighth homer, a solo drive in the fourth, tied it at 2.Andrew Benintendi had a sacrifice fly in the Royals first.Manny Pina’s two-run single in the second put Milwaukee up 2-1.Avisail Garcia had three hits for the Brewers.“There wasn’t much happening against (Minor),” manager Craig Counsell said. “Nothing of significance, multiple guys on, things like that. We probably made some innings too easy on him.”TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Starting pitchers Danny Duffy and Brady Singer were put on the injured list. Duffy, whose 2.31 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 61 innings has been one of the bright spots for a rotation that owns the second-worst ERA in MLB, has a strained flexor in his left elbow and landed on the IL for the second time this season. Singer is out because of right shoulder fatigue after allowing seven runs in two innings his last time out.“We knew at some point we were going to have to take a break with our young pitchers, for sure,” Matheny said. “Instead of limiting them from the beginning, kind of let’s go, let’s pitch, let’s just see how they feel, and if at any point we need to take a pause, we do it. And this isn’t necessarily a shutdown as much as let’s just make sure that he’s feeling how he should be feeling and watch closely, use the medical team, use sports science, and figure out when it would be best to get him back in there.”Brewers: RHP Brad Boxberger played catch Tuesday but is still considered day-to-day after experiencing stiffness in his shoulder during his last outing, Saturday in Cincinnati. Boxberger’s issue popped up the same day Milwaukee put reliever Devin Williams on the IL.UP NEXTThe Brewers and Royals wrap up their two-game set Wednesday afternoon with Milwaukee LHP Eric Lauer (3-4, 3.83 ERA) opposing RHP Brad Keller (6-9, 5.97). Lauer was originally slated to start Tuesday but was given an extra day because of a fingernail issue that had been bothering him after his last start.

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his Sup Dogs restaurant along the main Franklin Street drag steps from the University of North Carolina.

He is just being patient before jumping into a brave new world.

Like other small business owners in college towns, Oliverio is sorting out just what it means to strike an endorsement deal with athletes who are now free to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time.

“I don’t know if an athlete wants 20 bucks or 20,000,” he said, “so that’s what I’m trying to navigate.”

The NCAA’s decision to allow athletes to cash in arrived July 1 with a few restrictions and even less guidance. There is no “pay for play” allowed but many rulebook no-nos that once led to ineligibility are now largely fair game, provided the athlete provides some type of service — a social media shoutout, an appearance, a signature — in exchange for compensation.

Schools are cobbling together policies or leaning on state laws permitting NIL activities, along with having compliance staffers scrambling to ensure athletes follow guidelines.

“I would say it’s a beautiful mess,” said Kurt Svoboda, an associate athletic director at Michigan. “It truly is. These are uncharted waters.”

It certainly is for schools and for businesses assessing a market that is less than a month old.

How much is it worth to have an athlete endorse the local pizzeria on social media? What about appearances at a car dealership or tattoo parlor – popular subjects of past NCAA infractions investigations – for a fee? How much will those moves boost the bottom line, if at all?

That uncertainty explains why Aaron Nelson, president and chief executive of The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, said business owners near UNC are “looking to learn more before they go fullcourt press on it.” They aren’t alone.

At Lucky 13 Tattoos on Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, just a short walk from where Virginia Commonwealth play its home basketball games, a framed Milwaukee Bucks jersey of former VCU star Larry Sanders hangs on the wall. Manager Bob Knox said it was a gift from Sanders, who had several tattoos done at the shop and still drops by.

Knox said his staff has put ink on a lot of VCU and Richmond athletes over the years, but he wasn’t sure about the value of striking deals with college athletes from a marketing point of view — even a popular one.

“Tattooing is different than a lot of other businesses. Tattooing is all word of mouth,” Knox said. “You don’t go where you’ve heard about, you go where your buddy went.”

On the table for athletes, of course, are deals with auto dealerships and tattoo shops, an ironic twist given some of the past infractions scandals. For his part, Knox said he was unfamiliar with the so-called “tattoo five” from Ohio State, who traded memorabilia in exchange for tattoos. Former Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor, like former USC star Reggie Bush, have suggested past rules violations should be wiped clean now that things have changed.

A number of companies have emerged the past few years with an eye on connecting college athletes to business deals, and they have been busy the past few months. To Athliance CEO Peter Schoenthal, whose company designed “disclosure and education” software helping schools review and athletes close NIL deals, the right time is now.

“If I’m a local business, it’s probably cheaper for me to partner with these student-athletes and use their social-media engagement to drive traffic to my business rather than put up a billboard pay for radio, do Google AdWords,” he said. “This is actually not only a more fun way to advertise, because you get to the be first ones in NIL, but also a cheaper and more effective way.”

Deals thus far have taken a variety of forms. Fresno State twin basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder reached an agreement with a wireless company. Kansas basketball player Mitch Lightfoot has endorsed a junk-removal service and a roofing contractor. A Florida chain of mixed martial arts gyms owned by a longtime Miami fan offered a $500 monthly contract to Hurricanes football players for social-media advertising.

Others moves have been smaller, with a clever charm.

Jordan Wright, owner of Wright’s Barbecue near the Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, reached deals with members of the Razorbacks offensive line as “Protectors of the Pit.” A few days later, the Wisconsin offensive line struck a similar BBQ deal of their own.

Wright started with restaurant gift cards as well as merchandise for compensation. He wants to work with as many Razorbacks athletes as possible, though he has expanded to a deal with UCF linebacker Quade Mosier, whose hometown is Fayetteville.

“I’m a local guy, I’m a barbecue dude,” Wright said. “I’m just a guy that’s got a family who has a cool barbecue place who likes to do cool things. … I think it is good for the brand.”

At the Parker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership near Mississippi State’s Starkville campus, general manager Kristi Snyder was mulling money, merchandise or even vehicle servicing as compensation. She said she was planning meetings with Bulldogs athletes and is eager to align with the newly crowned NCAA champion baseball team while “spreading the love” among multiple sports.

She said she wants to know what the athletes are expecting from her — and how much time they will have to do the work.

“I’m really just more curious: What can you do for me?” she said. “Because at the end of the day, I’m looking for a return on an investment as well, right? I want it to be a really good mutual agreement with a student who could represent us well on this smaller stage.”

In Michigan, Ann Arbor-based company Underground Printing sells apparel and other products online through its 25 stores from Chapel Hill to Norman, Oklahoma. Owner Rishi Narayan said it is a natural avenue for athlete entrepreneurs but he is taking a wait-and-see approach: “We’re unsure what the market is or what’s the right way to do things.”

Nearby, general manager Phil Clark of Ray’s Red Hots — which sells Chicago-style hot dogs near the Michigan campus – described “very exploratory” conversations when it comes to NIL, including potentially signing an entire Wolverines women’s team to a deal.

“It’s sort of the wild West out here,” Clark said. “I’ve heard tale of people pursuing all kinds of deals from money payouts to free food for life.”

Back in North Carolina, Oliverio is closely watching NIL developments with an eye on his two college-town restaurants (the other is in Greenville, near East Carolina University).

The right opportunities will come in time, he figures.

“I think it’s great for the student-athlete – it’s about time they make some money,” he said. “I think it’s awesome for small businesses like ours because we have a huge advertising channel that just opened up that has never been there. So just like anything else, it’s all about finding the right value.”

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his Sup Dogs restaurant along the main Franklin Street drag steps from the University of North Carolina.He is just being patient before jumping into a brave new world.Like other small business owners in college towns, Oliverio is sorting out just what it means to strike an endorsement deal with athletes who are now free to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time.“I don’t know if an athlete wants 20 bucks or 20,000,” he said, “so that’s what I’m trying to navigate.”The NCAA’s decision to allow athletes to cash in arrived July 1 with a few restrictions and even less guidance. There is no “pay for play” allowed but many rulebook no-nos that once led to ineligibility are now largely fair game, provided the athlete provides some type of service — a social media shoutout, an appearance, a signature — in exchange for compensation.Schools are cobbling together policies or leaning on state laws permitting NIL activities, along with having compliance staffers scrambling to ensure athletes follow guidelines.“I would say it’s a beautiful mess,” said Kurt Svoboda, an associate athletic director at Michigan. “It truly is. These are uncharted waters.”It certainly is for schools and for businesses assessing a market that is less than a month old.How much is it worth to have an athlete endorse the local pizzeria on social media? What about appearances at a car dealership or tattoo parlor – popular subjects of past NCAA infractions investigations – for a fee? How much will those moves boost the bottom line, if at all?That uncertainty explains why Aaron Nelson, president and chief executive of The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, said business owners near UNC are “looking to learn more before they go fullcourt press on it.” They aren’t alone.At Lucky 13 Tattoos on Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, just a short walk from where Virginia Commonwealth play its home basketball games, a framed Milwaukee Bucks jersey of former VCU star Larry Sanders hangs on the wall. Manager Bob Knox said it was a gift from Sanders, who had several tattoos done at the shop and still drops by.Knox said his staff has put ink on a lot of VCU and Richmond athletes over the years, but he wasn’t sure about the value of striking deals with college athletes from a marketing point of view — even a popular one.“Tattooing is different than a lot of other businesses. Tattooing is all word of mouth,” Knox said. “You don’t go where you’ve heard about, you go where your buddy went.”On the table for athletes, of course, are deals with auto dealerships and tattoo shops, an ironic twist given some of the past infractions scandals. For his part, Knox said he was unfamiliar with the so-called “tattoo five” from Ohio State, who traded memorabilia in exchange for tattoos. Former Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor, like former USC star Reggie Bush, have suggested past rules violations should be wiped clean now that things have changed.A number of companies have emerged the past few years with an eye on connecting college athletes to business deals, and they have been busy the past few months. To Athliance CEO Peter Schoenthal, whose company designed “disclosure and education” software helping schools review and athletes close NIL deals, the right time is now.“If I’m a local business, it’s probably cheaper for me to partner with these student-athletes and use their social-media engagement to drive traffic to my business rather than put up a billboard pay for radio, do Google AdWords,” he said. “This is actually not only a more fun way to advertise, because you get to the be first ones in NIL, but also a cheaper and more effective way.”Deals thus far have taken a variety of forms. Fresno State twin basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder reached an agreement with a wireless company. Kansas basketball player Mitch Lightfoot has endorsed a junk-removal service and a roofing contractor. A Florida chain of mixed martial arts gyms owned by a longtime Miami fan offered a $500 monthly contract to Hurricanes football players for social-media advertising.Others moves have been smaller, with a clever charm.Jordan Wright, owner of Wright’s Barbecue near the Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, reached deals with members of the Razorbacks offensive line as “Protectors of the Pit.” A few days later, the Wisconsin offensive line struck a similar BBQ deal of their own.Wright started with restaurant gift cards as well as merchandise for compensation. He wants to work with as many Razorbacks athletes as possible, though he has expanded to a deal with UCF linebacker Quade Mosier, whose hometown is Fayetteville.“I’m a local guy, I’m a barbecue dude,” Wright said. “I’m just a guy that’s got a family who has a cool barbecue place who likes to do cool things. … I think it is good for the brand.”At the Parker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership near Mississippi State’s Starkville campus, general manager Kristi Snyder was mulling money, merchandise or even vehicle servicing as compensation. She said she was planning meetings with Bulldogs athletes and is eager to align with the newly crowned NCAA champion baseball team while “spreading the love” among multiple sports.She said she wants to know what the athletes are expecting from her — and how much time they will have to do the work.“I’m really just more curious: What can you do for me?” she said. “Because at the end of the day, I’m looking for a return on an investment as well, right? I want it to be a really good mutual agreement with a student who could represent us well on this smaller stage.”In Michigan, Ann Arbor-based company Underground Printing sells apparel and other products online through its 25 stores from Chapel Hill to Norman, Oklahoma. Owner Rishi Narayan said it is a natural avenue for athlete entrepreneurs but he is taking a wait-and-see approach: “We’re unsure what the market is or what’s the right way to do things.”Nearby, general manager Phil Clark of Ray’s Red Hots — which sells Chicago-style hot dogs near the Michigan campus – described “very exploratory” conversations when it comes to NIL, including potentially signing an entire Wolverines women’s team to a deal.“It’s sort of the wild West out here,” Clark said. “I’ve heard tale of people pursuing all kinds of deals from money payouts to free food for life.”Back in North Carolina, Oliverio is closely watching NIL developments with an eye on his two college-town restaurants (the other is in Greenville, near East Carolina University).The right opportunities will come in time, he figures.“I think it’s great for the student-athlete – it’s about time they make some money,” he said. “I think it’s awesome for small businesses like ours because we have a huge advertising channel that just opened up that has never been there. So just like anything else, it’s all about finding the right value.”

NIL era brings cautious optimism to college-town businesses

The NCAA spent nearly $68 million on legal services during the 2019-20 fiscal year even as it lost hundreds of millions in revenue in the pandemic, according to tax documents released Monday.

Revenue was down more than 50% over the previous year, from more than $1.1 billion to just over $520 million, mostly because the lucrative college basketball tournaments were canceled as the coronavirus hit the U.S. hard early in 2020.

The media rights loss for the men’s tourney alone was $702 million, the NCAA said. Championship revenue was down $162 million due to the cancellation of winter and spring title events, though the NCAA said the blow was offset to some extent since expenses for those dropped by $119 million.

Saying it “continues to defend its mission and core values,” the NCAA also listed its legal expenses for 2019-20 at $67.7 million, more than double the $33 million the previous year “due to an accrual of $34.8 million related to the Alston case.”

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA in that case, upholding a lower court’s ruling in an antitrust case. The 9-0 decision means the NCAA cannot cap compensation schools provide to athletes for educational benefits.

The 990 tax form, which the NCAA is required to file as a tax exempt organization, also showed President Mark Emmert’s compensation for the fiscal year at over $2.8 million.

The NCAA spent nearly $68 million on legal services during the 2019-20 fiscal year even as it lost hundreds of millions in revenue in the pandemic, according to tax documents released Monday.Revenue was down more than 50% over the previous year, from more than $1.1 billion to just over $520 million, mostly because the lucrative college basketball tournaments were canceled as the coronavirus hit the U.S. hard early in 2020.The media rights loss for the men’s tourney alone was $702 million, the NCAA said. Championship revenue was down $162 million due to the cancellation of winter and spring title events, though the NCAA said the blow was offset to some extent since expenses for those dropped by $119 million.Saying it “continues to defend its mission and core values,” the NCAA also listed its legal expenses for 2019-20 at $67.7 million, more than double the $33 million the previous year “due to an accrual of $34.8 million related to the Alston case.”Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA in that case, upholding a lower court’s ruling in an antitrust case. The 9-0 decision means the NCAA cannot cap compensation schools provide to athletes for educational benefits.The 990 tax form, which the NCAA is required to file as a tax exempt organization, also showed President Mark Emmert’s compensation for the fiscal year at over $2.8 million.

NCAA hit hard by pandemic, spent $68 million on legal fees

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could have stood pat after their second consecutive AFC championship, trusting in the fact that Patrick Mahomes would be their quarterback, Andy Reid their coach, and they would remain contenders for the foreseeable future.

Instead, they tore most of their roster down to the studs and painstakingly pieced it back together.

They should have an entirely different offensive line from the mismatched bunch of backups that was manhandled by the Buccaneers in a Super Bowl fiasco. They should have a vastly improved defensive line, which should in turn help their dire performance in the red zone. And they have added speed to an already quick roster across the board.

“We have a lot of new faces,” Reid acknowledged at the conclusion of the offseason program. “I like the attitude of the guys. They’ve come in ready to work. ... They’ve got a good mindset. As coaches, we appreciate that.”

Reid also appreciates the aggressive moves that general manager Brett Veach made in free agency and the draft.

The overhaul began and ended with the offensive line, where the guys tasked with protecting the Chiefs’ half-billion dollar quarterback have more pressure on them than perhaps any group of five players anywhere.

They traded for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., signed stalwart left guard Joe Thuney, added competition at center with Austin Blythe, then landed a pair of potential starters in the draft in Oklahoma’s Creed Humphrey and Tennessee’s Trey Smith. They also will get back right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from his opt-out year treating COVID-19 patients in his native Canada, and third-round pick Lucas Niang, who opted out of his rookie season a year ago.

No wonder Mahomes seemed to be smiling everywhere he went this offseason.

“Obviously they’re super talented,” said Mahomes, who had surgery for turf toe after the Super Bowl but was back on the field in time to take first-team reps during voluntary workouts and the Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp.

“We have a lot of depth,” Mahomes continued, “and a lot of guys that can fill in here and there. We have guys who can play which is always good. I think the biggest thing is that if you didn’t know and you just walked into this locker room and saw those guys, you would think that they grew up together. The chemistry that they’ve built already, it’s tremendous.”

That doesn’t mean there aren’t questions on both sides of the ball as Mahomes joins select veterans and rookies in reporting to the Chiefs’ training camp home at Missouri Western State University on Friday.

On offense, the Chiefs lost wide receiver Sammy Watkins to free agency and swung and missed at a number of high-profile free agents, leaving them without a polished No. 2 wideout behind Tyreek Hill. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will have the first shot, and Byron Pringle and Antonio Callaway also will have more opportunities in camp.

“I think a lot of guys had a really good OTAs and a really good minicamp,” Mahomes said. “I have the ultimate trust in them that no matter who’s in the game, we’re going to make some plays happen.”

On the other side of the ball, the pass rush remains a giant question mark after top defensive end Frank Clark was arrested twice over the offseason. Clark faces an Oct. 4 arraignment and plea hearing in Los Angeles after prosecutors charged him with felony gun possession, and his availability for the upcoming season remains uncertain.

The Chiefs hope defensive tackle Chris Jones can move outside after the signing of free agent Jarran Reed, but he’s yet to prove he can provide the same pass rush from that position. They also added Florida State pass rusher Joshua Kaindoh, who has all the right measurements but whose college performance was inconsistent.

In the defensive backfield, all eyes are on star safety Tyrann Mathieu, whose contract is coming to an end but who’s made it clear he wants to remain in Kansas City. Whether a deal gets done before season is anybody’s guess.

“I feel like I can play football anywhere,” he said, “but when you develop certain relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your life. ... So I can’t see me ever walking away from that relationship. I’ve been through a lot in my life, so for me, I think I’m holding onto certain relationships. I think that kind of outweighs any monetary things.”

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could have stood pat after their second consecutive AFC championship, trusting in the fact that Patrick Mahomes would be their quarterback, Andy Reid their coach, and they would remain contenders for the foreseeable future.Instead, they tore most of their roster down to the studs and painstakingly pieced it back together.They should have an entirely different offensive line from the mismatched bunch of backups that was manhandled by the Buccaneers in a Super Bowl fiasco. They should have a vastly improved defensive line, which should in turn help their dire performance in the red zone. And they have added speed to an already quick roster across the board.“We have a lot of new faces,” Reid acknowledged at the conclusion of the offseason program. “I like the attitude of the guys. They’ve come in ready to work. ... They’ve got a good mindset. As coaches, we appreciate that.”Reid also appreciates the aggressive moves that general manager Brett Veach made in free agency and the draft.The overhaul began and ended with the offensive line, where the guys tasked with protecting the Chiefs’ half-billion dollar quarterback have more pressure on them than perhaps any group of five players anywhere.They traded for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., signed stalwart left guard Joe Thuney, added competition at center with Austin Blythe, then landed a pair of potential starters in the draft in Oklahoma’s Creed Humphrey and Tennessee’s Trey Smith. They also will get back right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from his opt-out year treating COVID-19 patients in his native Canada, and third-round pick Lucas Niang, who opted out of his rookie season a year ago.No wonder Mahomes seemed to be smiling everywhere he went this offseason.“Obviously they’re super talented,” said Mahomes, who had surgery for turf toe after the Super Bowl but was back on the field in time to take first-team reps during voluntary workouts and the Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp.“We have a lot of depth,” Mahomes continued, “and a lot of guys that can fill in here and there. We have guys who can play which is always good. I think the biggest thing is that if you didn’t know and you just walked into this locker room and saw those guys, you would think that they grew up together. The chemistry that they’ve built already, it’s tremendous.”That doesn’t mean there aren’t questions on both sides of the ball as Mahomes joins select veterans and rookies in reporting to the Chiefs’ training camp home at Missouri Western State University on Friday.On offense, the Chiefs lost wide receiver Sammy Watkins to free agency and swung and missed at a number of high-profile free agents, leaving them without a polished No. 2 wideout behind Tyreek Hill. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will have the first shot, and Byron Pringle and Antonio Callaway also will have more opportunities in camp.“I think a lot of guys had a really good OTAs and a really good minicamp,” Mahomes said. “I have the ultimate trust in them that no matter who’s in the game, we’re going to make some plays happen.”On the other side of the ball, the pass rush remains a giant question mark after top defensive end Frank Clark was arrested twice over the offseason. Clark faces an Oct. 4 arraignment and plea hearing in Los Angeles after prosecutors charged him with felony gun possession, and his availability for the upcoming season remains uncertain.The Chiefs hope defensive tackle Chris Jones can move outside after the signing of free agent Jarran Reed, but he’s yet to prove he can provide the same pass rush from that position. They also added Florida State pass rusher Joshua Kaindoh, who has all the right measurements but whose college performance was inconsistent.In the defensive backfield, all eyes are on star safety Tyrann Mathieu, whose contract is coming to an end but who’s made it clear he wants to remain in Kansas City. Whether a deal gets done before season is anybody’s guess.“I feel like I can play football anywhere,” he said, “but when you develop certain relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your life. ... So I can’t see me ever walking away from that relationship. I’ve been through a lot in my life, so for me, I think I’m holding onto certain relationships. I think that kind of outweighs any monetary things.”

New-look Chiefs eye start of camp and continued success

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior quarterback Skylar Thompson and sophomore running back Deuce Vaughn have been named to the watch list for the 2021 Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.

Thompson was named to the watch list for a second-straight season. It marked the first time the Wildcats had two members on the Maxwell Award watch list since quarterback Jake Waters and wide receiver Tyler Lockett were on the initial watch list in 2014.

A career 30-game starter, Thompson enters his second senior season ranked in the top 10 in school history of 15 career categories, including the top mark in interception percentage (1.84), ranking third in yards per completion (12.87), fifth in completions (390), passing efficiency (136.01), rushing yards (1,083) and rushing touchdowns (22) by a quarterback, and seventh in passing yards (5,201) and passing touchdowns (30). The Independence, Missouri, native is just the second player in school history to throw for 5,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards, while he can be the first to hit the 6,000/1,000 mark this season.

In an injury-shortened 2020 campaign, Thompson threw for 626 yards and accounted for seven touchdowns in three games, including four total scores in K-State's 21-point comeback win at No. 3 Oklahoma to secure the Wildcats' first ever road win over a top-five team.

Bursting onto the scene as a true freshman in 2020, Vaughn led K-State in both rushing (642 yards) and receiving (434 yards) as he was one of just three players in the nation last season with at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards, joining Clemson's Travis Etienne and Alabama's Najee Harris.

Vaughn was named the True Freshman of the Year by 247Sports, a Freshman All-American by The Athletic and Football Writers Association of America, and an Honorable Mention All-American by Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus. The 2020 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, Vaughn was the first Wildcat true freshman in the Big 12 era (since 1996) to earn First or Second Team All-Big 12 honors on offense.

Kansas State opens the 2021 campaign on September 4 at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in the Allstate Kickoff Classic against Stanford. The game will kick off at 11 a.m., and will be televised by FS1. Fans can purchase tickets to the game – in addition to season and single-game tickets for the Wildcats' seven-game home schedule – by visiting www.kstatesports.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.

<figure>
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior quarterback Skylar Thompson and sophomore running back Deuce Vaughn have been named to the watch list for the 2021 Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.Thompson was named to the watch list for a second-straight season. It marked the first time the Wildcats had two members on the Maxwell Award watch list since quarterback Jake Waters and wide receiver Tyler Lockett were on the initial watch list in 2014.A career 30-game starter, Thompson enters his second senior season ranked in the top 10 in school history of 15 career categories, including the top mark in interception percentage (1.84), ranking third in yards per completion (12.87), fifth in completions (390), passing efficiency (136.01), rushing yards (1,083) and rushing touchdowns (22) by a quarterback, and seventh in passing yards (5,201) and passing touchdowns (30). The Independence, Missouri, native is just the second player in school history to throw for 5,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards, while he can be the first to hit the 6,000/1,000 mark this season.In an injury-shortened 2020 campaign, Thompson threw for 626 yards and accounted for seven touchdowns in three games, including four total scores in K-State's 21-point comeback win at No. 3 Oklahoma to secure the Wildcats' first ever road win over a top-five team.Bursting onto the scene as a true freshman in 2020, Vaughn led K-State in both rushing (642 yards) and receiving (434 yards) as he was one of just three players in the nation last season with at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards, joining Clemson's Travis Etienne and Alabama's Najee Harris.Vaughn was named the True Freshman of the Year by 247Sports, a Freshman All-American by The Athletic and Football Writers Association of America, and an Honorable Mention All-American by Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus. The 2020 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, Vaughn was the first Wildcat true freshman in the Big 12 era (since 1996) to earn First or Second Team All-Big 12 honors on offense.Kansas State opens the 2021 campaign on September 4 at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in the Allstate Kickoff Classic against Stanford. The game will kick off at 11 a.m., and will be televised by FS1. Fans can purchase tickets to the game – in addition to season and single-game tickets for the Wildcats' seven-game home schedule – by visiting www.kstatesports.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.

Thompson, Vaughn Earn Nod on Maxwell Award Watch List

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could have stood pat after their second consecutive AFC championship, trusting in the fact that Patrick Mahomes would be their quarterback, Andy Reid their coach, and they would remain contenders for the foreseeable future. Instead, they tore most of their roster down to the studs and painstakingly pieced it back together. Now with training camp set to begin later this week, the Chiefs will have their first real opportunity to see whether all the changes have paid off.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson homered and drove in four runs, Jake Woodford pitched 5 2/3 strong innings in his first start of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3. Woodford, who was recalled from Triple-A Memphis prior to the game, struck out six and didn’t allow a walk. Carlson’s four RBIs tied a career high set earlier this season on April 7 against Miami. Only one of the five runs allowed by Cubs starter Alec Mills was earned. 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bruce Rasmussen is stepping down as Creighton athletic director. He helped oversethe rise of the men’s basketball team and the school's transition to the Big East Conference during his tenure over the past 27. Rasmussen is generally well regarded, though he he and the school were sanctioned by the NCAA earlier this year for a rules violation. He was honored as the top athletic director in Division I a record four times. He also spent five years on the NCAA Division I men’s basketball selection committee. The 70-year-old Rasmussen will retire next month.

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is echoing a call for potential changes in how college athletics are governed. Sankey spoke about the need for change to open SEC Media Days. Last week, NCAA President Mark Emmert says it is time to consider decentralizing and deregulating college sports. Sankey agreed that changes are needed. He says that does not necessarily mean the Power Five conferences should split from the rest of the NCAA.

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA spent nearly $68 million on legal services during the fiscal year 2019-20, according to tax documents. NCAA revenue was down more than 50% over the previous year, from more than $1.1 billion to just over $520 million. That drop is blamed  mostly on the cancellation of the men’s basketball tournament in 2020 due to the pandemic. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA in the association’s appeal of a federal court’s ruling in an antitrust case. Nearly $35 million of those legal expenses were spent on defense of the so-called Alston antitrust case.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Small business owners in college towns across the country have new opportunities with athletes now allowed to profit from use of their name, image and likeness. Some businesses have already reached endorsement deals with athletes to promote their business. That includes a barbecue restaurant in Arkansas reaching deals with members of the Razorbacks offensive line from the football team. Other businesses are trying to get a better handle on the value of deals in a market that is less than a month old. Some are taking a wait-and-see approach and gathering details.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiders team president Marc Badain has resigned just before the start of training camp after helping orchestrate the team’s move to Las Vegas. Owner Mark Davis announced Monday that Badain is leaving the organization and that executive vice president and general counsel Dan Ventrelle will take over on an interim basis. Badain went from being a ball boy for the team to a 30-year career with the organization. He eventually became the chief financial officer for the team and was an assistant to former CEO Amy Trask.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wes Unseld Jr. has been introduced as the new coach of the Washington Wizards. There was understandably some nostalgia, given his father’s prominent place in franchise history. But the Wizards are looking for more than a familiar name. After six seasons as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, Unseld arrives with a clear vision of what Washington needs. He says the defensive side of the ball has been an issue. Wes Unseld Sr. led Washington to the NBA title in 1978 and later coached the team. He died last year.

San Diego	at	Atlanta	5:20 p.m.	(Postponed)

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs could have stood pat after their second consecutive AFC championship, trusting in the fact that Patrick Mahomes would be their quarterback, Andy Reid their coach, and they would remain contenders for the foreseeable future. Instead, they tore most of their roster down to the studs and painstakingly pieced it back together. Now with training camp set to begin later this week, the Chiefs will have their first real opportunity to see whether all the changes have paid off.ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson homered and drove in four runs, Jake Woodford pitched 5 2/3 strong innings in his first start of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3. Woodford, who was recalled from Triple-A Memphis prior to the game, struck out six and didn’t allow a walk. Carlson’s four RBIs tied a career high set earlier this season on April 7 against Miami. Only one of the five runs allowed by Cubs starter Alec Mills was earned. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bruce Rasmussen is stepping down as Creighton athletic director. He helped oversethe rise of the men’s basketball team and the school's transition to the Big East Conference during his tenure over the past 27. Rasmussen is generally well regarded, though he he and the school were sanctioned by the NCAA earlier this year for a rules violation. He was honored as the top athletic director in Division I a record four times. He also spent five years on the NCAA Division I men’s basketball selection committee. The 70-year-old Rasmussen will retire next month.HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is echoing a call for potential changes in how college athletics are governed. Sankey spoke about the need for change to open SEC Media Days. Last week, NCAA President Mark Emmert says it is time to consider decentralizing and deregulating college sports. Sankey agreed that changes are needed. He says that does not necessarily mean the Power Five conferences should split from the rest of the NCAA.UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA spent nearly $68 million on legal services during the fiscal year 2019-20, according to tax documents. NCAA revenue was down more than 50% over the previous year, from more than $1.1 billion to just over $520 million. That drop is blamed mostly on the cancellation of the men’s basketball tournament in 2020 due to the pandemic. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA in the association’s appeal of a federal court’s ruling in an antitrust case. Nearly $35 million of those legal expenses were spent on defense of the so-called Alston antitrust case.CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Small business owners in college towns across the country have new opportunities with athletes now allowed to profit from use of their name, image and likeness. Some businesses have already reached endorsement deals with athletes to promote their business. That includes a barbecue restaurant in Arkansas reaching deals with members of the Razorbacks offensive line from the football team. Other businesses are trying to get a better handle on the value of deals in a market that is less than a month old. Some are taking a wait-and-see approach and gathering details.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiders team president Marc Badain has resigned just before the start of training camp after helping orchestrate the team’s move to Las Vegas. Owner Mark Davis announced Monday that Badain is leaving the organization and that executive vice president and general counsel Dan Ventrelle will take over on an interim basis. Badain went from being a ball boy for the team to a 30-year career with the organization. He eventually became the chief financial officer for the team and was an assistant to former CEO Amy Trask.WASHINGTON (AP) — Wes Unseld Jr. has been introduced as the new coach of the Washington Wizards. There was understandably some nostalgia, given his father’s prominent place in franchise history. But the Wizards are looking for more than a familiar name. After six seasons as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, Unseld arrives with a clear vision of what Washington needs. He says the defensive side of the ball has been an issue. Wes Unseld Sr. led Washington to the NBA title in 1978 and later coached the team. He died last year.MONDAY SCORESAMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Minnesota	3	Chicago White Sox	2	Final	Baltimore	6	Tampa Bay	1	Final	Chicago White Sox	5	Minnesota	3	Final	Detroit	14	Texas	0	Final	Boston	13	Toronto	4	Final	Houston	4	Cleveland	3	Final	Oakland	4	L.A. Angels	1	NATIONAL LEAGUESan Diego	at	Atlanta	5:20 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	Washington	18	Miami	1	Final	St. Louis	8	Chicago Cubs	3	Final	N.Y. Mets	15	Cincinnati	11	Final	Arizona	4	Pittsburgh	2	Final	San Francisco	7	L.A. Dodgers	2

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Kansas City Royals (37-55, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (56-39, first in the NL Central)

PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Mike Minor (6-8, 5.67 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 103 strikeouts) Brewers: Brett Anderson (2-5, 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -165, Royals +144; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: Whit Merrifield and the Royals will take on the Brewers Tuesday.

The Brewers are 27-21 in home games in 2020. Milwaukee has slugged .383 this season. Willy Adames leads the team with a .492 slugging percentage, including 39 extra-base hits and 16 home runs.

The Royals are 15-31 on the road. Kansas City has a collective on-base percentage of .305, led by Carlos Santana with a mark of .358.

The Royals won the last meeting 6-4. Scott Barlow earned his second victory and Michael A. Taylor went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs for Kansas City. J.P. Feyereisen took his second loss for Milwaukee.

TOP PERFORMERS: Avisail Garcia leads the Brewers with 17 home runs and has 57 RBIs.

Salvador Perez leads the Royals with 37 extra base hits and is batting .279.

LAST 10 GAMES: Brewers: 5-5, .247 batting average, 2.48 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs

Royals: 2-8, .231 batting average, 6.26 ERA, outscored by 24 runs

INJURIES: Brewers: Devin Williams: (elbow), Justin Topa: (elbow), Dylan File: (elbow), Brad Boxberger: (undisclosed), Lorenzo Cain: (hamstring), Daniel Vogelbach: (hamstring), Travis Shaw: (shoulder), Mark Mathias: (shoulder).

Royals: Daniel Tillo: (undisclosed), Jesse Hahn: (shoulder), Ronald Bolanos: (flexor), Emmanuel Rivera: (hand), Adalberto Mondesi: (oblique).

Kansas City Royals (37-55, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (56-39, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Tuesday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Mike Minor (6-8, 5.67 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 103 strikeouts) Brewers: Brett Anderson (2-5, 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -165, Royals +144; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: Whit Merrifield and the Royals will take on the Brewers Tuesday.The Brewers are 27-21 in home games in 2020. Milwaukee has slugged .383 this season. Willy Adames leads the team with a .492 slugging percentage, including 39 extra-base hits and 16 home runs.The Royals are 15-31 on the road. Kansas City has a collective on-base percentage of .305, led by Carlos Santana with a mark of .358.The Royals won the last meeting 6-4. Scott Barlow earned his second victory and Michael A. Taylor went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs for Kansas City. J.P. Feyereisen took his second loss for Milwaukee.TOP PERFORMERS: Avisail Garcia leads the Brewers with 17 home runs and has 57 RBIs.Salvador Perez leads the Royals with 37 extra base hits and is batting .279.LAST 10 GAMES: Brewers: 5-5, .247 batting average, 2.48 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runsRoyals: 2-8, .231 batting average, 6.26 ERA, outscored by 24 runsINJURIES: Brewers: Devin Williams: (elbow), Justin Topa: (elbow), Dylan File: (elbow), Brad Boxberger: (undisclosed), Lorenzo Cain: (hamstring), Daniel Vogelbach: (hamstring), Travis Shaw: (shoulder), Mark Mathias: (shoulder).Royals: Daniel Tillo: (undisclosed), Jesse Hahn: (shoulder), Ronald Bolanos: (flexor), Emmanuel Rivera: (hand), Adalberto Mondesi: (oblique).

Anderson scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs fans will have to get tickets in advance to visit the Super Bowl runner-up's training camp this year, and they won't be able to get autographs from players because of COVID-19.

Dr. Paul Schroeppel, the AFC champions' head orthopedic surgeon, said Monday that fans won't be allowed to interact with players under the NFL's protocols for preventing coronavirus outbreaks. He discussed the rules during a daily webcast by the University of Kansas Health System.

The Chiefs open their training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 28 with a special event for season ticket holders, with practices open to other fans July 29, with attendance limited.

Missouri has seen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-michael-brown-fc8de32279eb2a37d17a92bbb1912a94">a surge in new COVID-19 cases</a>&nbsp;because of the faster-spreading delta variant.

“The league has very strict protocols,” Schroeppel said. “I think they've done everything they can to control transmission in those situations. Of course, when you get a crowd together, it's going to be very difficult, particularly for those unvaccinated.”

He said the Chiefs are “doing quite well” among NFL teams with players voluntarily getting vaccinated.

Schroeppel said the team plans to allow full attendance at Arrowhead Stadium during the season, but that could change based on COVID-19 case numbers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs fans will have to get tickets in advance to visit the Super Bowl runner-up's training camp this year, and they won't be able to get autographs from players because of COVID-19.Dr. Paul Schroeppel, the AFC champions' head orthopedic surgeon, said Monday that fans won't be allowed to interact with players under the NFL's protocols for preventing coronavirus outbreaks. He discussed the rules during a daily webcast by the University of Kansas Health System.The Chiefs open their training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 28 with a special event for season ticket holders, with practices open to other fans July 29, with attendance limited.Missouri has seen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-michael-brown-fc8de32279eb2a37d17a92bbb1912a94">a surge in new COVID-19 cases</a>&nbsp;because of the faster-spreading delta variant.“The league has very strict protocols,” Schroeppel said. “I think they've done everything they can to control transmission in those situations. Of course, when you get a crowd together, it's going to be very difficult, particularly for those unvaccinated.”He said the Chiefs are “doing quite well” among NFL teams with players voluntarily getting vaccinated.Schroeppel said the team plans to allow full attendance at Arrowhead Stadium during the season, but that could change based on COVID-19 case numbers.

Chiefs to bar fan interaction with players at training camp

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Matt Harvey ended his nine-game losing skid with his best performance in years, pitching six crisp innings and sending the Baltimore Orioles over the Kansas City Royals 5-0 Sunday.

Harvey (4-10) had been winless in 12 starts since his previous victory on May 1. The former All-Star allowed just three singles, walked one and struck out two against his former team.

“I went out there and tried to flip the switch on a poor first half,” Harvey said. “Having those days off to recharge definitely helps.”

Harvey’s six innings matched his season high. This was the first time since September 2018 that Harvey pitched at least six innings and didn’t allow a run.

“He’s been pitching with some nagging things, but he was really good today,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “I was happy with how everyone pitched today.”

Carlos Hernandez (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over four innings in his second career start. Kyle Zimmer, Josh Staumont and Greg Holland each allowed a run in relief.

Ramon Urias hit a two-run single in the third for a 2-0 lead. He has at least two hits in seven of his last 10 games.

Trey Mancini had an RBI single in the fifth, Austin Wynns doubled home a run in the sixth and another scored on an error in the eighth.

Hunter Dozier tied a career high with four hits for the Royals. He went 7 for 12 in the series.

“Every game we don’t take advantage of it hurts the same,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “I know the kind of team we have and we need better results.”

The Royals will begin a two-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. That game was set to start at 7:10 p.m., but was moved up to 3:10 p.m. due to Game 6 of the NBA Finals involving the Milwaukee Bucks that night.

Baltimore: Manager Brandon Hyde said he hopes 3B Maikel Franco (ankle sprain) will be back soon. Franco will begin his rehab stint this week.

Orioles: Continues their road trip in Tampa Bay on Monday as Spenser Watkins (1-0, 1.74) starts.

Royals: Have an off day before facing Milwaukee for a 3:10 start on Tuesday with Mike Minor (6-8, 5.67) on the mound.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Matt Harvey ended his nine-game losing skid with his best performance in years, pitching six crisp innings and sending the Baltimore Orioles over the Kansas City Royals 5-0 Sunday.Harvey (4-10) had been winless in 12 starts since his previous victory on May 1. The former All-Star allowed just three singles, walked one and struck out two against his former team.“I went out there and tried to flip the switch on a poor first half,” Harvey said. “Having those days off to recharge definitely helps.”Harvey’s six innings matched his season high. This was the first time since September 2018 that Harvey pitched at least six innings and didn’t allow a run.“He’s been pitching with some nagging things, but he was really good today,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “I was happy with how everyone pitched today.”Carlos Hernandez (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over four innings in his second career start. Kyle Zimmer, Josh Staumont and Greg Holland each allowed a run in relief.Ramon Urias hit a two-run single in the third for a 2-0 lead. He has at least two hits in seven of his last 10 games.Trey Mancini had an RBI single in the fifth, Austin Wynns doubled home a run in the sixth and another scored on an error in the eighth.Hunter Dozier tied a career high with four hits for the Royals. He went 7 for 12 in the series.“Every game we don’t take advantage of it hurts the same,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “I know the kind of team we have and we need better results.”GAME TIME CHANGEThe Royals will begin a two-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. That game was set to start at 7:10 p.m., but was moved up to 3:10 p.m. due to Game 6 of the NBA Finals involving the Milwaukee Bucks that night.TRAINER’S ROOMBaltimore: Manager Brandon Hyde said he hopes 3B Maikel Franco (ankle sprain) will be back soon. Franco will begin his rehab stint this week.UP NEXTOrioles: Continues their road trip in Tampa Bay on Monday as Spenser Watkins (1-0, 1.74) starts.Royals: Have an off day before facing Milwaukee for a 3:10 start on Tuesday with Mike Minor (6-8, 5.67) on the mound.

Harvey ends his 9-game skid, pitches Orioles past Royals 5-0

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With the finishing touches of the new Shamrock Zone in the south end zone of Bill Snyder Family Stadium completing soon, all season ticket holders and Ahearn Fund members are invited to a special sneak peek of the new facility this week.

The 13,500 square foot facility is more than seven times larger than the previous Legend's Room and is accessed from both the south concourse of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and the main concourse of Bramlage Coliseum. The space features a large bar and buffet, and massive video boards and televisions to watch games and replays. Additionally, a new kitchen services fans at both football and basketball for the new lounge spaces with high ceilings and plenty of tables to enjoy food, drink and friends.

There are 318 club seats available for football games in addition to 10 suites and 10 loge boxes. The space is also open during men's and women's basketball and volleyball games, while it will be used for recruiting events and will be available for rent at a later date.

"A sincere appreciation goes out to all of our donors and contributors to the Building Champions Capital Initiative," athletics director Gene Taylor said. "This $50 million project was fully funded without the use of any state or university dollars, and the new spaces and amenities will greatly benefit our fans as we continue to provide them with the best experience possible."

All season ticket holders and Ahearn Fund members are invited to an open house this Thursday and Friday. The facility will be open from 4:30 p.m., to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday with fans entering Gate D of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and entering the Shamrock Zone from the south concourse. The facility will be open again on Friday from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m.

Additionally, K-State Athletics has announced guidelines for the Shamrock Zone for events throughout the athletics season. On gamedays throughout the season, access to the facility will vary depending on sport:

The Shamrock Zone will be accessible to fans who purchase a premium ticket in the club, loge or suites located within the space. Limited seats are still available for the 2021 season. Fans interested in acquiring seats in the Shamrock Zone can click here for more information or call the Ahearn Fund office at 785-532-5282.

For select games throughout the season, the Shamrock Zone club will be open to all fans with a game ticket to utilize as a social and eating space beginning one hour prior to first serve through the end of the third set. Fans can bring in food and drinks from the main concourse concession stands.

The club may be utilized for specific game promotions and limited to designated fans for some games. Fans interested in renting the space, as well as the new Big 12 Terrace on the north end of the arena, can call 1-800-221-CATS or click here.

The Shamrock Zone will be open for all men's basketball games throughout the season. Men's basketball season ticket holders who are Ahearn Fund members at the Champions Club level ($5,000) and above will have access to this area with a $100 pass. This space will open two hours prior to tipoff and remain open throughout the duration of the game. A full-service cash bar and food buffet will be available. Fans interested in purchasing these tickets can call 1-800-221-CATS or click here.

For select games throughout the season, the Shamrock Zone club will be open to all fans with a game ticket to utilize as a social and eating space from one hour prior to tipoff through the end of the third quarter. Fans can bring in food and drinks from the main concourse concession stands.

The club may be utilized for specific game promotions and limited to designated fans for some games. Fans interested in renting the space, as well as the new Big 12 Terrace on the north end of the arena, can call 1-800-221-CATS.

<figure>
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – With the finishing touches of the new Shamrock Zone in the south end zone of Bill Snyder Family Stadium completing soon, all season ticket holders and Ahearn Fund members are invited to a special sneak peek of the new facility this week.The 13,500 square foot facility is more than seven times larger than the previous Legend's Room and is accessed from both the south concourse of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and the main concourse of Bramlage Coliseum. The space features a large bar and buffet, and massive video boards and televisions to watch games and replays. Additionally, a new kitchen services fans at both football and basketball for the new lounge spaces with high ceilings and plenty of tables to enjoy food, drink and friends.There are 318 club seats available for football games in addition to 10 suites and 10 loge boxes. The space is also open during men's and women's basketball and volleyball games, while it will be used for recruiting events and will be available for rent at a later date."A sincere appreciation goes out to all of our donors and contributors to the Building Champions Capital Initiative," athletics director Gene Taylor said. "This $50 million project was fully funded without the use of any state or university dollars, and the new spaces and amenities will greatly benefit our fans as we continue to provide them with the best experience possible."All season ticket holders and Ahearn Fund members are invited to an open house this Thursday and Friday. The facility will be open from 4:30 p.m., to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday with fans entering Gate D of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and entering the Shamrock Zone from the south concourse. The facility will be open again on Friday from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m.Additionally, K-State Athletics has announced guidelines for the Shamrock Zone for events throughout the athletics season. On gamedays throughout the season, access to the facility will vary depending on sport:FootballThe Shamrock Zone will be accessible to fans who purchase a premium ticket in the club, loge or suites located within the space. Limited seats are still available for the 2021 season. Fans interested in acquiring seats in the Shamrock Zone can click here for more information or call the Ahearn Fund office at 785-532-5282.VolleyballFor select games throughout the season, the Shamrock Zone club will be open to all fans with a game ticket to utilize as a social and eating space beginning one hour prior to first serve through the end of the third set. Fans can bring in food and drinks from the main concourse concession stands.The club may be utilized for specific game promotions and limited to designated fans for some games. Fans interested in renting the space, as well as the new Big 12 Terrace on the north end of the arena, can call 1-800-221-CATS or click here.Men's BasketballThe Shamrock Zone will be open for all men's basketball games throughout the season. Men's basketball season ticket holders who are Ahearn Fund members at the Champions Club level ($5,000) and above will have access to this area with a $100 pass. This space will open two hours prior to tipoff and remain open throughout the duration of the game. A full-service cash bar and food buffet will be available. Fans interested in purchasing these tickets can call 1-800-221-CATS or click here.Women's BasketballFor select games throughout the season, the Shamrock Zone club will be open to all fans with a game ticket to utilize as a social and eating space from one hour prior to tipoff through the end of the third quarter. Fans can bring in food and drinks from the main concourse concession stands.The club may be utilized for specific game promotions and limited to designated fans for some games. Fans interested in renting the space, as well as the new Big 12 Terrace on the north end of the arena, can call 1-800-221-CATS.

K-State Athletics Announces Shamrock Zone Open House Dates, In-Season Guidelines

It’s taken way too long but, finally, Mark Emmert is speaking the truth. He’s seen the future, and it doesn’t include him or his colleagues at the NCAA.

Actually, Emmert isn’t quite going that far. He still wants the NCAA to exist, if only to regulate small sports and continue to ride the gravy train that is the NCAA basketball tournament.

“You can lean back and do nothing and then just wait and see what happens,” Emmert told a group of reporters this week. “Or you can say, ‘Look, we’re in it. This is a new era.’ We need to take advantage of it, pivot as much as we can ... and embrace that change rather than fighting it.”

That by itself is a remarkable statement for the man who, at least for now, is still tasked with ensuring the NCAA remains relevant in an era where many of the things it does are no longer necessary. It’s not quite a concession, but a reflection of the reality that college athletes being allowed to have a few dollars in their pockets has changed everything.

It wasn’t that long ago that Emmert was squarely in the other camp, arguing that the very future of college sports was at stake should rules against accepting money be wiped off the books.

Now he believes conferences and individual schools should point the way toward finding the path forward. Assuming, of course, they don’t interfere with the basketball tournament that brings in hundreds of millions a year to NCAA coffers.

“I think this is a really, really propitious moment to sit back and look at a lot of the core assumptions and say, ‘You know, if we were going to build college sports again, and in 2020 instead of 1920, what would that look like?’” Emmert said.

The truth is, it’s way past time to upend the archaic structure that served those running college sports well, if not the athletes themselves. Emmert and his ilk have known for more than a decade now that this day was coming, but that didn’t stop them from fighting it every step of the way.

I was in the courtroom in Oakland, California, in 2014 when the trial that eventually upended college sports as we know them unfolded. Former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon and others sued the NCAA to force it to recognize the rights of athletes to own their name, likeness and images, and the NCAA trotted out Emmert and others to take the witness stand to tell the judge what horrors would take place if she ruled in the favor of the plaintiffs.

Among those testifying was the commissioner of the Big Ten at the time, Jim Delany, who said the idea of paying players would ruin the college experience and destroy the business model of big-time college sports. Delany testified that if members of his league paid players they would be kicked out of the conference, and that it could bring about the end of the Rose Bowl as it was then structured.

That, of course, was nonsense then and it’s nonsense now. There’s way too much money involved in college football and basketball for any school to opt out of games to preserve the misguided notion of amateurism that has been the standard in major college sports for more than a half century.

Now the questions must be asked: What purpose does the NCAA even serve anymore? Why shouldn’t it simply be disbanded?

The answer to the first question is easy enough. Outside of running March Madness, the NCAA oversees championships in a variety of sports, providing a framework for crowning national champions in sports like golf, lacrosse, baseball, softball and golf and tennis.

But those championships could easily be coordinated through the conferences. It’s already happened in football, where the NCAA was cut out of the championship postseason by the power conferences who decided to do things on their own.

Until now, the NCAA has also functioned as a policing network to make sure athletes didn’t get fancy cars or enough money to take their dates out to a movie and dinner. But with the Supreme Court paving the way for athletes to accept money there’s no way — or need — to police sports programs anymore.

It used to be rich boosters would provide the star quarterback a $75,000 SUV to tool around town. Now players will be able to use earnings from endorsements or TikTok videos to buy their own vehicles, eliminating the middleman.

College athletics are changing and changing fast. They no longer need an organization whose main purpose for so many years was to play defense against those changes.

It’s time to face reality. The NCAA is no longer relevant going forward.

It’s taken way too long but, finally, Mark Emmert is speaking the truth. He’s seen the future, and it doesn’t include him or his colleagues at the NCAA.Actually, Emmert isn’t quite going that far. He still wants the NCAA to exist, if only to regulate small sports and continue to ride the gravy train that is the NCAA basketball tournament.“You can lean back and do nothing and then just wait and see what happens,” Emmert told a group of reporters this week. “Or you can say, ‘Look, we’re in it. This is a new era.’ We need to take advantage of it, pivot as much as we can ... and embrace that change rather than fighting it.”That by itself is a remarkable statement for the man who, at least for now, is still tasked with ensuring the NCAA remains relevant in an era where many of the things it does are no longer necessary. It’s not quite a concession, but a reflection of the reality that college athletes being allowed to have a few dollars in their pockets has changed everything.It wasn’t that long ago that Emmert was squarely in the other camp, arguing that the very future of college sports was at stake should rules against accepting money be wiped off the books.Now he believes conferences and individual schools should point the way toward finding the path forward. Assuming, of course, they don’t interfere with the basketball tournament that brings in hundreds of millions a year to NCAA coffers.“I think this is a really, really propitious moment to sit back and look at a lot of the core assumptions and say, ‘You know, if we were going to build college sports again, and in 2020 instead of 1920, what would that look like?’” Emmert said.The truth is, it’s way past time to upend the archaic structure that served those running college sports well, if not the athletes themselves. Emmert and his ilk have known for more than a decade now that this day was coming, but that didn’t stop them from fighting it every step of the way.I was in the courtroom in Oakland, California, in 2014 when the trial that eventually upended college sports as we know them unfolded. Former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon and others sued the NCAA to force it to recognize the rights of athletes to own their name, likeness and images, and the NCAA trotted out Emmert and others to take the witness stand to tell the judge what horrors would take place if she ruled in the favor of the plaintiffs.Among those testifying was the commissioner of the Big Ten at the time, Jim Delany, who said the idea of paying players would ruin the college experience and destroy the business model of big-time college sports. Delany testified that if members of his league paid players they would be kicked out of the conference, and that it could bring about the end of the Rose Bowl as it was then structured.That, of course, was nonsense then and it’s nonsense now. There’s way too much money involved in college football and basketball for any school to opt out of games to preserve the misguided notion of amateurism that has been the standard in major college sports for more than a half century.Now the questions must be asked: What purpose does the NCAA even serve anymore? Why shouldn’t it simply be disbanded?The answer to the first question is easy enough. Outside of running March Madness, the NCAA oversees championships in a variety of sports, providing a framework for crowning national champions in sports like golf, lacrosse, baseball, softball and golf and tennis.But those championships could easily be coordinated through the conferences. It’s already happened in football, where the NCAA was cut out of the championship postseason by the power conferences who decided to do things on their own.Until now, the NCAA has also functioned as a policing network to make sure athletes didn’t get fancy cars or enough money to take their dates out to a movie and dinner. But with the Supreme Court paving the way for athletes to accept money there’s no way — or need — to police sports programs anymore.It used to be rich boosters would provide the star quarterback a $75,000 SUV to tool around town. Now players will be able to use earnings from endorsements or TikTok videos to buy their own vehicles, eliminating the middleman.College athletics are changing and changing fast. They no longer need an organization whose main purpose for so many years was to play defense against those changes.It’s time to face reality. The NCAA is no longer relevant going forward.

Column: No need for the NCAA in new world of college sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urias each had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Saturday night.

The Orioles got six consecutive hits in a five-run third inning as they chased starter Brady Singer and opened a 7-0 lead. It was only Baltimore’s second win in July.

“It’s nice to get those hits going together,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “That was our best game running the bases.”

Singer (3-7) gave up seven earned runs, the most in a start in his career. He lasted two-plus innings, allowing eight hits and one walk. His one strikeout matched his fewest in a start during his two seasons in the majors.

Kris Bubic pitched six innings in relief for the Royals, giving up just one run and two hits. He struck out five.

“He was terrific and everything we’d hoped for,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “That’s one for him to put in the memory bank of how he should be tagging the strike zone.”

Baltimore starter Jorge Lopez went 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs and seven hits with four strikeouts. Paul Fry (3-3) worked 1 1/3 hitless innings for the win.

“It’s been happening since the beginning, but at the end of the day I need to (get) three outs,” Lopez said. “I have to find a way moving forward to get past the fifth inning.”

Carlos Santana had an RBI double for Kansas City.

Seven of the nine starters for Baltimore had at least one hit. DJ Stewart, Anthony Santander, Domingo Leyba and Pedro Severino all had RBIs.

Lopez was pitching well into the fifth but was pulled after giving up three runs just one out from qualifying for the win. Whit Merrifield had a sacrifice fly and Salvador Perez hit an RBI single.

Royals: Reinstated RHP Wade Davis from the 10-day injured list and designated RHP Anthony Swarzak for assignment.

Orioles RHP Matt Harvey (3-10, 7.70 ERA) faces his former team Sunday in the rubber game of the series. Carlos Hernandez (1-0, 4.98) pitches for Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urias each had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Saturday night.The Orioles got six consecutive hits in a five-run third inning as they chased starter Brady Singer and opened a 7-0 lead. It was only Baltimore’s second win in July.“It’s nice to get those hits going together,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “That was our best game running the bases.”Singer (3-7) gave up seven earned runs, the most in a start in his career. He lasted two-plus innings, allowing eight hits and one walk. His one strikeout matched his fewest in a start during his two seasons in the majors.Kris Bubic pitched six innings in relief for the Royals, giving up just one run and two hits. He struck out five.“He was terrific and everything we’d hoped for,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “That’s one for him to put in the memory bank of how he should be tagging the strike zone.”Baltimore starter Jorge Lopez went 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs and seven hits with four strikeouts. Paul Fry (3-3) worked 1 1/3 hitless innings for the win.“It’s been happening since the beginning, but at the end of the day I need to (get) three outs,” Lopez said. “I have to find a way moving forward to get past the fifth inning.”Carlos Santana had an RBI double for Kansas City.Seven of the nine starters for Baltimore had at least one hit. DJ Stewart, Anthony Santander, Domingo Leyba and Pedro Severino all had RBIs.Lopez was pitching well into the fifth but was pulled after giving up three runs just one out from qualifying for the win. Whit Merrifield had a sacrifice fly and Salvador Perez hit an RBI single.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Reinstated RHP Wade Davis from the 10-day injured list and designated RHP Anthony Swarzak for assignment.UP NEXTOrioles RHP Matt Harvey (3-10, 7.70 ERA) faces his former team Sunday in the rubber game of the series. Carlos Hernandez (1-0, 4.98) pitches for Kansas City.

Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid

One hundred twenty-five student-athletes from Barton Community College have been awarded All-Academic honors announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Completing the 2020-21 school year with the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton's student-athletes were among 8,272 across the NJCAA earning a spot on one of three All-Academic teams.

"Despite obstacles and adjustments, NJCAA student-athletes rose above challenges to display widespread academic success this year," said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President &amp; CEO. "It is incredible to see these individuals competing again and accomplishing rich athletic and academic success concurrently, we commend their efforts."

Thirty-six Cougars joined 2,336 nation-wide recipients in receiving 1st Team perfect 4.0 GPA achievement.

Barton had thirty-seven total on the second team of 3.80-3.99 GPA earners with an additional fifty-two on the third squad of having a 3.60-3.79 GPA.

The Barton volleyball team captured its second consecutive academic team crown under Head Coach Alan Segal, leading the nation with a combined 3.93 GPA as all fourteen roster members earned All-Academic honors including nine with perfect 4.0 classroom performances.

In addition to volleyball's nine 1st team selections, Tyler Gunelson's softball squad had five land on the first team while Brent Biggs' baseball team and Ousmane Camara's women's soccer team each had four members on the first team.

Biggs' baseball program led all Barton squads with twenty total academic awards behind a 3.37 cumulative GPA in placing 22nd nationally overall.

Softball and volleyball each attained fourteen total awards with women's soccer garnering thirteen.

Coming off their program fifth national tournament appearance, Jordan Rideout's men's soccer team had twelve members receive academic honors in compiling a nation's fourth best 3.51 GPA.

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 </figure>One hundred twenty-five student-athletes from Barton Community College have been awarded All-Academic honors announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).Completing the 2020-21 school year with the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton's student-athletes were among 8,272 across the NJCAA earning a spot on one of three All-Academic teams."Despite obstacles and adjustments, NJCAA student-athletes rose above challenges to display widespread academic success this year," said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President &amp; CEO. "It is incredible to see these individuals competing again and accomplishing rich athletic and academic success concurrently, we commend their efforts."Thirty-six Cougars joined 2,336 nation-wide recipients in receiving 1st Team perfect 4.0 GPA achievement.Barton had thirty-seven total on the second team of 3.80-3.99 GPA earners with an additional fifty-two on the third squad of having a 3.60-3.79 GPA.The Barton volleyball team captured its second consecutive academic team crown under Head Coach Alan Segal, leading the nation with a combined 3.93 GPA as all fourteen roster members earned All-Academic honors including nine with perfect 4.0 classroom performances.In addition to volleyball's nine 1st team selections, Tyler Gunelson's softball squad had five land on the first team while Brent Biggs' baseball team and Ousmane Camara's women's soccer team each had four members on the first team.Biggs' baseball program led all Barton squads with twenty total academic awards behind a 3.37 cumulative GPA in placing 22nd nationally overall.Softball and volleyball each attained fourteen total awards with women's soccer garnering thirteen.Coming off their program fifth national tournament appearance, Jordan Rideout's men's soccer team had twelve members receive academic honors in compiling a nation's fourth best 3.51 GPA.List of Barton's NJCAA All-Academic Student-AthletesFirst Team (4.0 GPA):Baseball: Cade Kohlmeier, David Stuart, Jackson Hartley, Shawn MarquisBasketball (Men): Jarin KoehlerBasketball (Women): Cora AndersonBowling (Men): Tracey HillBowling (Women): Faith Whited *Repeat 1st Team Award winnerEsports: Jared McFaddenGolf (Men): Tom GehringGolf (Women): Mia TrousdaleIndoor Track and Field (Men): Xaiver MaddenOutdoor Track and Field (Men): Xaiver MaddenSoccer (Men): Cedric Morales *Repeat 1st Team Award Winner, Hidetaka NakaoSoccer (Women): Dahien Castillo, Annika Gerdau, Bruna Pereira, Kadin StinsonSoftball: Brooke McCollough, Emma Morris, Jaycee Patton, Bailie Stanley, Halie StonekingSwimming (Men): Kenneth RuizTennis (Women): Annunciata De-Souza, Angelina GnezdilovaVolleyball: Madison Armstrong *Repeat 1st Team Award Winner, Jaden Bowden, Jadyn Brown, Addison Crites, Isabella Guedes, Kristen Jankowski, Joelle LaForce, Hanna Miller, Victoria O'KeefeWrestling: Drew Burgoon *Repeat 1st Team Award WinnerSecond Team (3.80-3.99):Baseball: Hayden Baumwart, Jean-Luc Bussieres, Grant ThompsonBasketball (Women): Tiffany Dortland, Brennan Kirchhoff, Rebecca LevequeBowling (Men): Creyton NislyBowling (Women): Alexandria NewellGolf (Men): Antoine MartinotIndoor Track and Field (Women): Ayesha NelsonOutdoor Track and Field (Women): Ayesha NelsonSoccer (Men): Israel Franco, Thomas Mikkelson, Yuki Nishigaki, Jesus Sanchez, Manaka Sato, Ricardo Sepulveda, Elijah WilliamsSoccer (Women): Mercy Azanapo, Fatima Leme, Gisselle Melendez-Valles, Daniela Paez, Sara RodriguesSoftball: Kayla Beers, Makayla Chavez, Teegan Krol, Ashlee Lucero, Kaylee UnrunSwimming (Men): Braden AugustineTennis (Men): Samrakshyak BajracharyaTennis (Women): Natsuki Nishimura, Haley VinroeVolleyball: Alyssa Herter, Carol Melo, Tasiah Nunnery, Mylena TestoniWrestling: Dillon Dunn, Stephen DuffyThird Team (3.60-3.79):Baseball: Beau Baumgartner, Hayden Bontrager, Graham Brunner, Ben Cordova, Austin Gerety, William Hann, Hunter Hesseltine, Garrett Hissong, Jake Kuntzendorf, Carson Pracht, Wade Reynolds, Connor Scott, Brenton ThielsBasketball (Men): Evans KiprutoBasketball (Women): Queen UlaboBowling (Men): Alec ElskampCross Country (Women): Tara Elmer, Dayjsha FanningEsports: Davon Morris, Sophie Oss, Landon RoblGolf (Men): Carlos Conceicao, Pontus Nordstrom, Peeranat Suporn, Gavin TuttleGolf (Women): Drue Davis, Haleigh SprayIndoor Track and Field (Men): Rece Buckmaster, Karon Dean, Almighty WilliamsonIndoor Track and Field (Women): Annia Ashley, Tara Elmer, Dayjsha FanningOutdoor Track and Field (Men): Rece Buckmaster, Karon Dean, Almighty WilliamsonOutdoor Track and Field (Women): Annia Ashley, Taneka Ballard, Tara Elmer, Dayjsha FanningSoccer (Men): Chase Clausing, Carlos Franco, Shizu YohenaSoccer (Women): Maria Gutierrez, Seulgi Lee, Francesca Martella, Aida SaenzSoftball: Saige Evans, Adreanna Lance, Kennedee Lara, Amelia MillsSwimming (Men): Isaiah Auld, Clayton Brown, Nicolas Ioannides, Silas Steinert, Mykael WhiteSwimming (Women): Sophia OrtizTennis (Men): Barnabas KalabaTennis (Women): Alexandra AbyasovaVolleyball: Maria Santos