KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored.

“We have a great offense and its always great to show it,” Renfroe said. “Our bullpen has been great for us as well.”

Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.

“I wasn't commanding the zone early on, but I thought I did a good job working around that,” McKenzie said. “Some of those guys were able to put good swings on the pitches when they were ahead of the count. I thought my stuff looked good I just fell behind guys and never gave myself a chance to get ahead of guys.”

Isbel hit his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning, and Freddy Fermin added an RBI in the fifth.

“I thought there was good discipline and good patience when we needed to be,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “And then to continue to expand later in the game was really good.”

José Ramírez hit his 22nd homer of the season, a 436-foot blast in the first inning that gave Cleveland the early lead.

Alec Marsh (6-5) gave up the homer to Ramírez and worked six innings, giving up four hits. He struck out five and walked two.

Over the last 10 games, Royals starting pitchers have a combined 1.98 ERA and have thrown six quality starts.

Kansas City has won four of its last five games. Cleveland dropped its third straight.

“Every series is important for us no matter where we are playing,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “This is a very important series for us and we lost the first two but we've got two more to turn this around.”

Cleveland sends RHP Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (5-5, 3.03) for Kansas City on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719676315962.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe is congratulated in the dugout after his home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored.“We have a great offense and its always great to show it,” Renfroe said. “Our bullpen has been great for us as well.”Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.“I wasn't commanding the zone early on, but I thought I did a good job working around that,” McKenzie said. “Some of those guys were able to put good swings on the pitches when they were ahead of the count. I thought my stuff looked good I just fell behind guys and never gave myself a chance to get ahead of guys.”Isbel hit his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning, and Freddy Fermin added an RBI in the fifth.“I thought there was good discipline and good patience when we needed to be,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “And then to continue to expand later in the game was really good.”José Ramírez hit his 22nd homer of the season, a 436-foot blast in the first inning that gave Cleveland the early lead.Alec Marsh (6-5) gave up the homer to Ramírez and worked six innings, giving up four hits. He struck out five and walked two.Over the last 10 games, Royals starting pitchers have a combined 1.98 ERA and have thrown six quality starts.Kansas City has won four of its last five games. Cleveland dropped its third straight.“Every series is important for us no matter where we are playing,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “This is a very important series for us and we lost the first two but we've got two more to turn this around.”UP NEXTCleveland sends RHP Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (5-5, 3.03) for Kansas City on Saturday.

Royals hit 4 home runs, send Guardians to their 3rd straight loss, 10-3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians. Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored. Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced his death Friday night and a moment of silence was held on the scoreboard at Oracle Park midway through a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cepeda was a seven-time All-Star who played in three World Series. One of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors but limited by knee issues, he became Boston’s first designated hitter. He credited his time as a DH for getting him enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1999 as selected by the Veteran’s Committee.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Grant Holloway won U.S. track trials in the 110-meter hurdles Friday, finishing in 12.86 second to earn a chance to capture the Olympic title that eluded him in an upset loss three years ago. The 26-year-old three-time world champion will head to the Olympics as the favorite even after clipping the eighth hurdle and having to lean into the finish to beat Freddie Crittenden by .07. This marked Holloway’s third sub-13 run of the season — the second-fastest of his career. Daniel Roberts finished third in 12.96, making this the first race in history with three sub-13 times. Others with unfinished business looming at the Olympics include Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, each of whom blazed through their 200-meter semifinals.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics. The list of contenders hoping to join her in Paris is thinning quickly. Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials. Her all-around score of 58.900 put her well ahead of Jordan Chiles and in position to lock up an automatic berth on the five-woman team. The rest of the team is up in the air after injuries to Shilese Jones and Kayla DiCello potentially opened the door for 2020 Olympians Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey.

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced on Friday that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer. He is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday. The 85-year-old Vitale has previously been treated for melanoma and lymphoma. He also had six weeks of radiation treatments last year when tests revealed he had vocal cord cancer.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized Friday night. The Hawks are expected to receive forward-center Larry Nance Jr. and point guard Dyson Daniels in the deal, as well as first-round picks in 2025 and 2029. The Hawks made swing player Zaccharie Risacher of France the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati says that the private Big 12 school is all in on the maximum amount of revenue that will be allowed to be shared with student-athletes under a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal. That proposal was agreed to earlier this year by the NCAA and the nation’s biggest conferences. It still has to be approved by a federal judge. It would allow schools to share more than $20 million a year with student-athletes. That wouldn't go into effect until at least next year. TCU's enrollment last fall of just under 13,000 students was the lowest in the Big 12.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal that would require California universities to pay their athletes through a “degree completion fund” has been withdrawn. The plan would have required schools earning at least $10 million in athletics media rights revenue each year to pay $25,000 to certain athletes through the degree funds. The plan was dropped after the NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced a $2.8 billion settlement plan to address antitrust claims. Among other things, that plan allows each school to spend up to some $22 million each year in direct payments to athletes.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718617262520.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians. Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored. Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced his death Friday night and a moment of silence was held on the scoreboard at Oracle Park midway through a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cepeda was a seven-time All-Star who played in three World Series. One of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors but limited by knee issues, he became Boston’s first designated hitter. He credited his time as a DH for getting him enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1999 as selected by the Veteran’s Committee.EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Grant Holloway won U.S. track trials in the 110-meter hurdles Friday, finishing in 12.86 second to earn a chance to capture the Olympic title that eluded him in an upset loss three years ago. The 26-year-old three-time world champion will head to the Olympics as the favorite even after clipping the eighth hurdle and having to lean into the finish to beat Freddie Crittenden by .07. This marked Holloway’s third sub-13 run of the season — the second-fastest of his career. Daniel Roberts finished third in 12.96, making this the first race in history with three sub-13 times. Others with unfinished business looming at the Olympics include Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, each of whom blazed through their 200-meter semifinals.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics. The list of contenders hoping to join her in Paris is thinning quickly. Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials. Her all-around score of 58.900 put her well ahead of Jordan Chiles and in position to lock up an automatic berth on the five-woman team. The rest of the team is up in the air after injuries to Shilese Jones and Kayla DiCello potentially opened the door for 2020 Olympians Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey.BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced on Friday that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer. He is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday. The 85-year-old Vitale has previously been treated for melanoma and lymphoma. He also had six weeks of radiation treatments last year when tests revealed he had vocal cord cancer.ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized Friday night. The Hawks are expected to receive forward-center Larry Nance Jr. and point guard Dyson Daniels in the deal, as well as first-round picks in 2025 and 2029. The Hawks made swing player Zaccharie Risacher of France the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati says that the private Big 12 school is all in on the maximum amount of revenue that will be allowed to be shared with student-athletes under a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal. That proposal was agreed to earlier this year by the NCAA and the nation’s biggest conferences. It still has to be approved by a federal judge. It would allow schools to share more than $20 million a year with student-athletes. That wouldn't go into effect until at least next year. TCU's enrollment last fall of just under 13,000 students was the lowest in the Big 12.SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal that would require California universities to pay their athletes through a “degree completion fund” has been withdrawn. The plan would have required schools earning at least $10 million in athletics media rights revenue each year to pay $25,000 to certain athletes through the degree funds. The plan was dropped after the NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced a $2.8 billion settlement plan to address antitrust claims. Among other things, that plan allows each school to spend up to some $22 million each year in direct payments to athletes.FRIDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal	Tampa Bay	3	Washington	1	Final	Chicago White Sox	5	Colorado	3	Final	San Diego	9	Boston	2	Final	N.Y. Mets	7	Houston	2	Final	Oakland	9	Arizona	4	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Baltimore	2	Texas	1	Final	N.Y. Yankees	16	Toronto	5	Final	Kansas City	10	Cleveland	3	Final	L.A. Angels	5	Detroit	2	Final	Seattle	3	Minnesota	2	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	2	Miami	0	Final	Atlanta	6	Pittsburgh	1	Final	Milwaukee	4	Chicago Cubs	2	Final	St. Louis	1	Cincinnati	0	Final	San Francisco	5	L.A. Dodgers	3

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.

Missouri's renewed efforts come after Kansas approved a plan last week that would finance up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums for the professional football and baseball teams.

“We’re going to make sure that we put the best business deal we can on the line,” Parson told reporters while hosting the Chiefs' two most recent Super Bowl trophies at the Capitol, where fans lined up for photos.

“Look, I can’t blame Kansas for trying,” Parson added. “You know, if I was probably sitting there, I’d be doing the same thing. But at the end of the day, we’re going to be competitive.”

The Chiefs and Royals have played for over 50 years in side-by-side stadiums built in eastern Kansas City, drawing fans from both states in the split metropolitan area. Their stadium leases run until 2031. But Royals owner John Sherman has said the team won't play at Kauffman Stadium beyond the 2030 season, expressing preference for a new downtown stadium.

Questions about the teams' future intensified after Jackson County, Missouri, voters in April rejected a sales tax that would have helped fund a more than $2 billion downtown ballpark district for the Royals and an $800 million renovation of the Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium.

The tax plan faced several headwinds. Some Royals fans preferred the teams' current site. Others opposed the tax. And still others had concerns about the new stadium plans, which changed just weeks ahead of the vote.

The emergence of Kansas as an alternative raised the stakes for Missouri officials and repeated a common pattern among professional sports teams, which often leverage one site against another in an effort to get the greatest public subsidies for new or improved stadiums.

Sports teams are pushing a new wave of stadium construction across the U.S., going beyond basic repairs to derive fresh revenue from luxury suites, dining, shopping and other developments surrounding their stadiums.

On Monday, the city council of Charlotte, North Carolina, approved public funds to help fuel an $800 million renovation of the Carolina Panthers' football stadium. On Tuesday, the city of Jacksonville, Florida, approved a $1.25 billion stadium renovation plan for the NFL's Jaguars that splits the cost between the city and team.

Many economists assert that while stadiums may boost tax revenue in their immediate area, they tend to shift consumer spending away from other entertainment and seldom generate enough new economic activity to offset all the public subsidies.

Parson said “the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are big business,” comparing them to large companies that have received public aid such as Boeing, Ford and General Motors. But he added that any deal “has to work out on paper, where it’s going to be beneficial to the taxpayers of Missouri.”

“I think by the end of this year, we’re going to have something in place” to propose for the stadiums, Parson said.

Missouri’s still undefined plan likely would require legislative approval, but Parson said he doesn’t anticipate calling a special legislative session before his term ends in January. That means any plan developed by Parson’s administration in partnership with Kansas City area officials also would need the support of the next governor and a new slate of lawmakers.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719601654957.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Missouri Gov. Mike Parson poses next to the Kansas City Chiefs' two most recent Super Bowl trophies on display in his Capitol office in Jefferson City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. Parson said Missouri is working on a public aid proposal for new or improved stadiums for Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Missouri Gov. Mike Parson poses next to the Kansas City Chiefs' two most recent Super Bowl trophies on display in his Capitol office in Jefferson City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. Parson said Missouri is working on a public aid proposal for new or improved stadiums for Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)</figcaption>
 </figure>JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas.Missouri's renewed efforts come after Kansas approved a plan last week that would finance up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums for the professional football and baseball teams.“We’re going to make sure that we put the best business deal we can on the line,” Parson told reporters while hosting the Chiefs' two most recent Super Bowl trophies at the Capitol, where fans lined up for photos.“Look, I can’t blame Kansas for trying,” Parson added. “You know, if I was probably sitting there, I’d be doing the same thing. But at the end of the day, we’re going to be competitive.”The Chiefs and Royals have played for over 50 years in side-by-side stadiums built in eastern Kansas City, drawing fans from both states in the split metropolitan area. Their stadium leases run until 2031. But Royals owner John Sherman has said the team won't play at Kauffman Stadium beyond the 2030 season, expressing preference for a new downtown stadium.Questions about the teams' future intensified after Jackson County, Missouri, voters in April rejected a sales tax that would have helped fund a more than $2 billion downtown ballpark district for the Royals and an $800 million renovation of the Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium.The tax plan faced several headwinds. Some Royals fans preferred the teams' current site. Others opposed the tax. And still others had concerns about the new stadium plans, which changed just weeks ahead of the vote.The emergence of Kansas as an alternative raised the stakes for Missouri officials and repeated a common pattern among professional sports teams, which often leverage one site against another in an effort to get the greatest public subsidies for new or improved stadiums.Sports teams are pushing a new wave of stadium construction across the U.S., going beyond basic repairs to derive fresh revenue from luxury suites, dining, shopping and other developments surrounding their stadiums.On Monday, the city council of Charlotte, North Carolina, approved public funds to help fuel an $800 million renovation of the Carolina Panthers' football stadium. On Tuesday, the city of Jacksonville, Florida, approved a $1.25 billion stadium renovation plan for the NFL's Jaguars that splits the cost between the city and team.Many economists assert that while stadiums may boost tax revenue in their immediate area, they tend to shift consumer spending away from other entertainment and seldom generate enough new economic activity to offset all the public subsidies.Parson said “the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are big business,” comparing them to large companies that have received public aid such as Boeing, Ford and General Motors. But he added that any deal “has to work out on paper, where it’s going to be beneficial to the taxpayers of Missouri.”“I think by the end of this year, we’re going to have something in place” to propose for the stadiums, Parson said.Missouri’s still undefined plan likely would require legislative approval, but Parson said he doesn’t anticipate calling a special legislative session before his term ends in January. That means any plan developed by Parson’s administration in partnership with Kansas City area officials also would need the support of the next governor and a new slate of lawmakers.

Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State and women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season.

Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor announced the deal Friday. The financial terms were not immediately available. Mittie's previous contract, which was signed in 2022, would have lasted through the 2025-26 season.

Mittie has spent the past 10 seasons with the Wildcats, leading them to the postseason eight times while going 190-135 with four 20-win seasons. His best season may have been this past season, when Kansas State briefly ascended to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 and went on to finish 26-8 with a second-round NCAA Tournament loss to Colorado.

Kansas State returns four starters from that team this coming season, including All-American center Ayoka Lee.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State and women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season.Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor announced the deal Friday. The financial terms were not immediately available. Mittie's previous contract, which was signed in 2022, would have lasted through the 2025-26 season.Mittie has spent the past 10 seasons with the Wildcats, leading them to the postseason eight times while going 190-135 with four 20-win seasons. His best season may have been this past season, when Kansas State briefly ascended to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 and went on to finish 26-8 with a second-round NCAA Tournament loss to Colorado.Kansas State returns four starters from that team this coming season, including All-American center Ayoka Lee.

Kansas State agrees with women's hoops coach Jeff Mittie on new 5-year deal

The Great Bend Bat Cats organization reported finding their clubhouse and office broken into Thursday, June 27. On a social media post, the Bat Cats reported they were robbed of their safe and electronic devices, putting the remainder of their season in jeopardy.

The crime has been reported to law enforcement, but the Bat Cats organization stated if you know or hear anything about the crime to make sure you report it.

The 2024 season marks the eighth year for the summer collegiate baseball team in Great Bend.

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 </figure>The Great Bend Bat Cats organization reported finding their clubhouse and office broken into Thursday, June 27. On a social media post, the Bat Cats reported they were robbed of their safe and electronic devices, putting the remainder of their season in jeopardy.The crime has been reported to law enforcement, but the Bat Cats organization stated if you know or hear anything about the crime to make sure you report it.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGBBatCats%2Fposts%2Fpfbid026BVR27ZYv3t2L2UZRZNTW5S3gmKsM7N8qnC483wWmtoHhKv3d8BjmG6QuK8gUCpvl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="271" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>The 2024 season marks the eighth year for the summer collegiate baseball team in Great Bend.

Great Bend Bat Cats clubhouse robbed, season in jeopardy

Eight Great Bend Bat
Cats have been selected to play in the Jayhawk Collegiate League
All Star game Sunday at Wichita's Riverfront Stadium.

Admission is $5.00.
(cash only at the gate)  


The Wichita Wind
Surge Plays the North Arkansas Naturals at 1:15 pm that day - and if
you stay for the All Star Game - then admission the All-Star game is
free.

Great Bend Bat
Cat All Stars Carson Lorch, IF, NE Texas CC, Haslet, Texas Tyler Stuhlsatz, OF/LHP, Barton CC, Great Bend Jesse Ponce, IF, Okla.-Enid, Sachse, Texas Jhett Creel, Okla.-Enid, Wylie, Texas Kyler Horsman, U/RHP, Barton CC, Manhattan Carson Sowell, LHP, LHP, Okla.-Enid, Garland, Texas Cooper Smith, IB/LHP, Okla.-Enid, Marlow, Okla. Julio Heredia, RHP, Krugerville, Texas; Okla.-Enid

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654864243069.png" alt="Jayhawk Collegiate League All Star game&nbsp; 6:00 p.m. Sunday&nbsp; Riverfront Stadium Wichita" />
 <figcaption>Jayhawk Collegiate League All Star game&nbsp; 6:00 p.m. Sunday&nbsp; Riverfront Stadium Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>Eight Great Bend Bat
Cats have been selected to play in the Jayhawk Collegiate League
All Star game Sunday at Wichita's Riverfront Stadium.Admission is $5.00.
(cash only at the gate) 
The Wichita Wind
Surge Plays the North Arkansas Naturals at 1:15 pm that day - and if
you stay for the All Star Game - then admission the All-Star game is
free.Great Bend Bat
Cat All Stars Carson Lorch, IF, NE Texas CC, Haslet, Texas Tyler Stuhlsatz, OF/LHP, Barton CC, Great Bend Jesse Ponce, IF, Okla.-Enid, Sachse, Texas Jhett Creel, Okla.-Enid, Wylie, Texas Kyler Horsman, U/RHP, Barton CC, Manhattan Carson Sowell, LHP, LHP, Okla.-Enid, Garland, Texas Cooper Smith, IB/LHP, Okla.-Enid, Marlow, Okla. Julio Heredia, RHP, Krugerville, Texas; Okla.-Enid

Eight Bat Cats selected to All-Star Game

By GARY VAN CLEAVE Special to Great Bend Post

Jarod Bauman has lived in pain the past couple years, but it’s not stopping him from pursuing his dream of playing basketball at the next level.

The 2023 Fairfield High graduate now living in Sterling recently had arthroscopic labrum surgery with a six-month recovery. He’s in a brace until July 8 from his May 31 surgery.

“I’ve been progressing a decent amount right now,” said Bauman, who signed with Sterling College but transferred to Fort Hays State after the 2023 fall semester. “I’m still in my sling until July 8, but I can do minimal movement without pain which is progress.”

To understand how he’s gotten to this point, you have to realize the number of injuries and surgeries he’s endured in his 19 years on Planet Earth.

In the beginning&nbsp; His injury misfortunes began his freshman year at Fairfield.

Bauman missed two football games with a concussion and four games with a broken foot. The broken foot caused him to miss six basketball games that year.

A severe ankle sprain caused him to miss six games his sophomore football season. Bauman suffered a wrist sprain his junior year but didn’t miss any games.

Lady Luck wasn’t kind his senior year when he got a severe concussion in the second football game, leaving on a stretcher in ambulance, and missed three games with a concussion. In his third game back, he broke his collarbone and missed the final game of the season.

He had surgery to repair his right collarbone when a metal plate and seven screws were inserted in October, 2022. It caused him to miss six basketball games.

In June, 2023 he underwent another surgery on his collarbone to take the plate and screws out.

“In November of 2023 I was doing bench press and went to pop my neck, as one would normally do,” Bauman said. “Upon popping my neck I felt a sharp pain and was very dizzy. I responded by going to my room where I was eventually found on the floor by a roommate in what was thought to be a potential seizure scenario.”

While under seizure protocol, Bauman was unable to drive. By February, they eventually determined that my incident was not a seizure and he returned to driving.&nbsp;

“As I was driving from Sterling back up to school in Hays, I suffered some sort of panic attack which could be associated with nerve damage which is cause to believe that I may have thoracic outlet syndrome,” he said.

He was taken to the ER in Russell, where they did an X-Ray of my shoulder and found out that I had an AC joint separation. The torn labrum was revealed later.

Inspiration to others&nbsp; Fairfield teammate Ashtin Cochran said Bauman would never give up in his pursuit to play basketball again.

“He always kept working no matter the state he was in or the pain he felt,” Cochran said. “He always inspired others to never stop. Jarod has one of the highest drive and work ethics to do great things I have ever seen. I’m always rooting for him in everything he does.”

“It just feels like I keep getting setback after setback. But then I tell myself that a setback is a setup for a comeback,” Bauman said. “A good comeback story has a setback. I’m trying to write a great comeback story.”

A comeback story that he hopes gets him a chance to play semi-pro basketball when he’s done with his schooling at FHSU.

“Ultimately I want to be healthy so that I can get in better shape physically, and so that I am able to work on and play basketball,” Bauman said.

Hopefully a spot someday in the Mid-America Basketball Association (MABA) with the Central Kansas Twisters based out of Hesston. The coaches of the Twisters were previously coaches at Fairfield before Bauman was in high school.

“I want to do things that I’m proud of. That I can tell other people what I accomplished,” Bauman said. “I want to be able to tell my kids one day that I never let anything keep me down. I want my kids to be able to say that their dad is a professional athlete, or at least a semiprofessional athlete.”

“He’s always dreamed of it. During high school, I feel most of his motivation came from wanting to make it to the next level,” Cochran said.

He played basketball and football four years at Fairfield and tennis and track two years each. He averaged nine points a game his senior season. He logged game-high bests of 18 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and eight assists. The point guard made six 3s for his career high.

“Probably can’t shoot until October but won’t be fully cleared until at least December,” Bauman said.

“Jarod was always more than willing to create points from defense than from an offensive state,” Fairfield teammate Calen Wente said. “He wanted pressure on the opponents’ offense because he wanted the ball that bad.”

“It would allow me to feel fulfilled and that all the time I’ve spent playing basketball hasn’t gone to waste,” Bauman said. “Even in my high school days we as a team never accomplished anything. We never had a winning season, never made state. I would love to have the chance to play again at the next level, and be able to push towards the goal of team accomplishments. I want to win.”

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 </figure>By GARY VAN CLEAVE Special to Great Bend PostJarod Bauman has lived in pain the past couple years, but it’s not stopping him from pursuing his dream of playing basketball at the next level.The 2023 Fairfield High graduate now living in Sterling recently had arthroscopic labrum surgery with a six-month recovery. He’s in a brace until July 8 from his May 31 surgery.“I’ve been progressing a decent amount right now,” said Bauman, who signed with Sterling College but transferred to Fort Hays State after the 2023 fall semester. “I’m still in my sling until July 8, but I can do minimal movement without pain which is progress.”To understand how he’s gotten to this point, you have to realize the number of injuries and surgeries he’s endured in his 19 years on Planet Earth.In the beginning&nbsp; His injury misfortunes began his freshman year at Fairfield.Bauman missed two football games with a concussion and four games with a broken foot. The broken foot caused him to miss six basketball games that year.A severe ankle sprain caused him to miss six games his sophomore football season. Bauman suffered a wrist sprain his junior year but didn’t miss any games.Lady Luck wasn’t kind his senior year when he got a severe concussion in the second football game, leaving on a stretcher in ambulance, and missed three games with a concussion. In his third game back, he broke his collarbone and missed the final game of the season.He had surgery to repair his right collarbone when a metal plate and seven screws were inserted in October, 2022. It caused him to miss six basketball games.In June, 2023 he underwent another surgery on his collarbone to take the plate and screws out.His injuries were far from being over.“In November of 2023 I was doing bench press and went to pop my neck, as one would normally do,” Bauman said. “Upon popping my neck I felt a sharp pain and was very dizzy. I responded by going to my room where I was eventually found on the floor by a roommate in what was thought to be a potential seizure scenario.”While under seizure protocol, Bauman was unable to drive. By February, they eventually determined that my incident was not a seizure and he returned to driving.&nbsp;“As I was driving from Sterling back up to school in Hays, I suffered some sort of panic attack which could be associated with nerve damage which is cause to believe that I may have thoracic outlet syndrome,” he said.He was taken to the ER in Russell, where they did an X-Ray of my shoulder and found out that I had an AC joint separation. The torn labrum was revealed later.Inspiration to others&nbsp; Fairfield teammate Ashtin Cochran said Bauman would never give up in his pursuit to play basketball again.“He always kept working no matter the state he was in or the pain he felt,” Cochran said. “He always inspired others to never stop. Jarod has one of the highest drive and work ethics to do great things I have ever seen. I’m always rooting for him in everything he does.”“It just feels like I keep getting setback after setback. But then I tell myself that a setback is a setup for a comeback,” Bauman said. “A good comeback story has a setback. I’m trying to write a great comeback story.”A comeback story that he hopes gets him a chance to play semi-pro basketball when he’s done with his schooling at FHSU.“Ultimately I want to be healthy so that I can get in better shape physically, and so that I am able to work on and play basketball,” Bauman said.Hopefully a spot someday in the Mid-America Basketball Association (MABA) with the Central Kansas Twisters based out of Hesston. The coaches of the Twisters were previously coaches at Fairfield before Bauman was in high school.“I want to do things that I’m proud of. That I can tell other people what I accomplished,” Bauman said. “I want to be able to tell my kids one day that I never let anything keep me down. I want my kids to be able to say that their dad is a professional athlete, or at least a semiprofessional athlete.”“He’s always dreamed of it. During high school, I feel most of his motivation came from wanting to make it to the next level,” Cochran said.He played basketball and football four years at Fairfield and tennis and track two years each. He averaged nine points a game his senior season. He logged game-high bests of 18 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and eight assists. The point guard made six 3s for his career high.“Probably can’t shoot until October but won’t be fully cleared until at least December,” Bauman said.“Jarod was always more than willing to create points from defense than from an offensive state,” Fairfield teammate Calen Wente said. “He wanted pressure on the opponents’ offense because he wanted the ball that bad.”“It would allow me to feel fulfilled and that all the time I’ve spent playing basketball hasn’t gone to waste,” Bauman said. “Even in my high school days we as a team never accomplished anything. We never had a winning season, never made state. I would love to have the chance to play again at the next level, and be able to push towards the goal of team accomplishments. I want to win.”

Sterling player battles injuries in hopes of playing basketball again 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has been found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on the “Sunday Ticket” premium subscription service.

Even though the jury of five men and three women in a U.S. District Court awarded nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday to residential and commercial subscribers of “Sunday Ticket,” don't expect any settlement checks or the shuttering of the service anytime soon.

The league broke antitrust laws by selling “Sunday Ticket” only on DirecTV and at an inflated price. By offering the service on only one distributor and with a high price, that limited the subscriber base and satisfied concerns by CBS and Fox about preserving local ratings while the NFL got a lot of money for its broadcast rights.

Three weeks. It began with opening statements on June 6 and featured 10 days of testimony before closing arguments on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for nearly five hours Wednesday and Thursday before coming to a decision.

The NFL brought in Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to testify, but it didn't help. The plaintiffs' mostly used economists and video from pre-trial depositions.

The class action applied to more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses, mostly bars and restaurants, that purchased “NFL Sunday Ticket” from June 17, 2011, to Feb. 7, 2023.

What is the breakdown of the damages?

The jury awarded $4.7 billion to residential subscribers and $96 million to businesses. Because damages are trebled under federal antitrust laws, the NFL could end up being liable for $14.39 billion unless it reaches a settlement or it is reduced

The residential damages were slightly less than the $5.6 billion offered under the plaintiffs' College Football Model but more than a model where “Sunday Ticket” would have multiple carriers and a 49.7% reduction in the subscription cost ($2.81 billion).

The business damages were much lower than the plaintiffs presented in any of their three models. The lowest was $332 million under what was called the “NFL Tax” model.

It would be spread equally among the 32 teams. That means each one could be paying as much as $449.6 million.

Will there be any immediate changes?

Changes to the “Sunday Ticket” package and/or the ways the NFL carries its Sunday afternoon games would be stayed until all appeals have been concluded. If the league was smart though, it would start offering team-by-team or week-by-week packages along with reducing the price.

ESPN proposed offering “Sunday Ticket” for $70 per season with team-by-team packages in 2022, but it was turned down by the NFL before it went with YouTube TV.

If the NFL offered team-by-team packages all along, one of the key class members likely would not have been part of the lawsuit.

Rob Lippincott — a New Orleans native who moved to California — bought “Sunday Ticket” only for Saints games.

“He just wanted the Saints. If he had a choice to buy a single-team package and watch the Saints games, he absolutely would have,” plaintiffs attorney Amanda Bonn said during her opening remarks on June 6.

But college football had to change, why not the NFL?

The landmark college football TV case in 1984 was determined by the U.S. Supreme Court. This was at the U.S. District Court level.

The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and then possibly the Supreme Court.

It wouldn't be the first time the 9th Circuit has seen this case.

The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco. On June 30, 2017, U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell dismissed the lawsuit and ruled for the NFL. Two years later, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the case.

What were the keys to the plaintiffs' case?

During his closing remarks, lead attorney Bill Carmody showed an April 2017 NFL memo that showed the league was exploring a world without “Sunday Ticket” in 2017, where cable channels would air Sunday afternoon out-of-market games not shown on Fox or CBS.

Judge Philip S. Gutierrez voiced his frustration with the plaintiffs' attorneys midway through the trial, but the closing argument by Carmody was clear and easy to understand.

Was the NFL an underdog in this trial?

The NFL might be the king of American sports and one of the most powerful leagues in the world but it often loses in court, especially in Los Angeles. It was in an LA federal court in 1982 that a jury ruled the league violated antitrust rules by not allowing Al Davis to move the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles.

All eyes turn to July 31 when Gutierrez is scheduled to hear post-trial motions. That will include the NFL’s request to have him rule in favor of the league because the judge determined the plaintiffs did not prove their case.

All the major leagues offer out-of-market packages they are keeping an eye on this case because individual teams selling their out-of-market streaming rights, especially in baseball, would further separate the haves from the have nots.

A major difference though is that MLB, the NBA and the NHL sell their out-of-market packages on multiple distributors and share in the revenue per subscriber instead of receiving an outright rights fee.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has been found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on the “Sunday Ticket” premium subscription service.Even though the jury of five men and three women in a U.S. District Court awarded nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday to residential and commercial subscribers of “Sunday Ticket,” don't expect any settlement checks or the shuttering of the service anytime soon.What did the jury determine?The league broke antitrust laws by selling “Sunday Ticket” only on DirecTV and at an inflated price. By offering the service on only one distributor and with a high price, that limited the subscriber base and satisfied concerns by CBS and Fox about preserving local ratings while the NFL got a lot of money for its broadcast rights.How long was the trial?Three weeks. It began with opening statements on June 6 and featured 10 days of testimony before closing arguments on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for nearly five hours Wednesday and Thursday before coming to a decision.The NFL brought in Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to testify, but it didn't help. The plaintiffs' mostly used economists and video from pre-trial depositions.Who were the plaintiffs?The class action applied to more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses, mostly bars and restaurants, that purchased “NFL Sunday Ticket” from June 17, 2011, to Feb. 7, 2023.What is the breakdown of the damages?The jury awarded $4.7 billion to residential subscribers and $96 million to businesses. Because damages are trebled under federal antitrust laws, the NFL could end up being liable for $14.39 billion unless it reaches a settlement or it is reducedThe residential damages were slightly less than the $5.6 billion offered under the plaintiffs' College Football Model but more than a model where “Sunday Ticket” would have multiple carriers and a 49.7% reduction in the subscription cost ($2.81 billion).The business damages were much lower than the plaintiffs presented in any of their three models. The lowest was $332 million under what was called the “NFL Tax” model.How would the NFL pay damages?It would be spread equally among the 32 teams. That means each one could be paying as much as $449.6 million.Will there be any immediate changes?Changes to the “Sunday Ticket” package and/or the ways the NFL carries its Sunday afternoon games would be stayed until all appeals have been concluded. If the league was smart though, it would start offering team-by-team or week-by-week packages along with reducing the price.ESPN proposed offering “Sunday Ticket” for $70 per season with team-by-team packages in 2022, but it was turned down by the NFL before it went with YouTube TV.If the NFL offered team-by-team packages all along, one of the key class members likely would not have been part of the lawsuit.Rob Lippincott — a New Orleans native who moved to California — bought “Sunday Ticket” only for Saints games.“He just wanted the Saints. If he had a choice to buy a single-team package and watch the Saints games, he absolutely would have,” plaintiffs attorney Amanda Bonn said during her opening remarks on June 6.But college football had to change, why not the NFL?The landmark college football TV case in 1984 was determined by the U.S. Supreme Court. This was at the U.S. District Court level.The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and then possibly the Supreme Court.It wouldn't be the first time the 9th Circuit has seen this case.The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco. On June 30, 2017, U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell dismissed the lawsuit and ruled for the NFL. Two years later, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the case.What were the keys to the plaintiffs' case?During his closing remarks, lead attorney Bill Carmody showed an April 2017 NFL memo that showed the league was exploring a world without “Sunday Ticket” in 2017, where cable channels would air Sunday afternoon out-of-market games not shown on Fox or CBS.Judge Philip S. Gutierrez voiced his frustration with the plaintiffs' attorneys midway through the trial, but the closing argument by Carmody was clear and easy to understand.Was the NFL an underdog in this trial?The NFL might be the king of American sports and one of the most powerful leagues in the world but it often loses in court, especially in Los Angeles. It was in an LA federal court in 1982 that a jury ruled the league violated antitrust rules by not allowing Al Davis to move the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles.What’s next?All eyes turn to July 31 when Gutierrez is scheduled to hear post-trial motions. That will include the NFL’s request to have him rule in favor of the league because the judge determined the plaintiffs did not prove their case.Could this impact other sports?All the major leagues offer out-of-market packages they are keeping an eye on this case because individual teams selling their out-of-market streaming rights, especially in baseball, would further separate the haves from the have nots.A major difference though is that MLB, the NBA and the NHL sell their out-of-market packages on multiple distributors and share in the revenue per subscriber instead of receiving an outright rights fee.

What's next with the verdict in the 'NFL Sunday Ticket' trial

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas guard Johnny Furphy was the 35th overall selection and Kevin McCullar was selected 56th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft Thursday afternoon conducted from ESPN studios in New York City.

Furphy was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and his pick was later part of a proposed trade with the Indiana Pacers. McCullar was selected by the Phoenix Suns and was then part of a proposed trade to the New York Knicks.

With the pair of selections, Kansas now has 89 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 31 in the Self era. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 29 first-round selections and 44 total draft picks.

“Last night was a very tough and humbling night for Johnny,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “The anticipation of being in the Green Room and the assurance that he and his representation had been told that he would be drafted didn’t turn out that way. It was a tough night and I thought Johnny handled it very maturely and very well, but it was not easy for he or his family.

“For him to come back, get drafted and find out he is traded to the Pacers is great,” Self continued. “It’s an up and coming franchise. They’ve got really good players. I spoke with them (the Pacers) this morning and they were very excited about Johnny. They ended up trading up a pick to get him.

“I’m excited for Johnny,” Self added. “I think they will do a great job in developing him. Johnny knows that he needs time to improve his strength for the NBA game. I think it’s a good landing place for him.”

A 2024 Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection, Furphy averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Kansas this past season. The Melbourne, Australia native started 19 games, including 18 of the last 19 contests. Furphy averaged 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in Big 12 play and led Kansas with 44 three-point field goals made last season.

Prior to Kansas, Furphy played prep basketball for Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Australia’s development program hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside NBA Global Academy. He reclassified for the 2023 class and garnered attention when he participated in various NBA Academy events in the United States. Additionally, Furphy played for Victoria at the 2023 Australia-U20 Championship.

“Kevin is a first-round player and I think anybody that saw him healthy this year would agree to that,” Self said. “Kevin will play in the league for a long time and the Knicks got one of the toughest players we have had in our program. We are all excited that Kevin heard his named called. He will be a great fit to a playoff team and such a storied franchise.

“Unfortunately, Kevin got injured at the end of January wasn’t the same the rest of the season and had a setback after the season as well,” Self added. “He wants it bad and he will respond. He will do well in New York.”

A 2024 All-America Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 First Team selection, McCullar led the conference in scoring in 2023-24 with an 18.3 points per game average. The San Antonio native was a 2024 finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year award and, including 2023-24, was a three-time semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. This past season, McCullar posted back-to-back triple doubles, which were the third and fourth in Kansas history and the first time in NCAA history since the 2007-08 season.

<figure>
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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas guard Johnny Furphy was the 35th overall selection and Kevin McCullar was selected 56th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft Thursday afternoon conducted from ESPN studios in New York City.Furphy was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and his pick was later part of a proposed trade with the Indiana Pacers. McCullar was selected by the Phoenix Suns and was then part of a proposed trade to the New York Knicks.With the pair of selections, Kansas now has 89 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 31 in the Self era. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 29 first-round selections and 44 total draft picks.“Last night was a very tough and humbling night for Johnny,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “The anticipation of being in the Green Room and the assurance that he and his representation had been told that he would be drafted didn’t turn out that way. It was a tough night and I thought Johnny handled it very maturely and very well, but it was not easy for he or his family.“For him to come back, get drafted and find out he is traded to the Pacers is great,” Self continued. “It’s an up and coming franchise. They’ve got really good players. I spoke with them (the Pacers) this morning and they were very excited about Johnny. They ended up trading up a pick to get him.“I’m excited for Johnny,” Self added. “I think they will do a great job in developing him. Johnny knows that he needs time to improve his strength for the NBA game. I think it’s a good landing place for him.”A 2024 Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection, Furphy averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Kansas this past season. The Melbourne, Australia native started 19 games, including 18 of the last 19 contests. Furphy averaged 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in Big 12 play and led Kansas with 44 three-point field goals made last season.Prior to Kansas, Furphy played prep basketball for Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Australia’s development program hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside NBA Global Academy. He reclassified for the 2023 class and garnered attention when he participated in various NBA Academy events in the United States. Additionally, Furphy played for Victoria at the 2023 Australia-U20 Championship.“Kevin is a first-round player and I think anybody that saw him healthy this year would agree to that,” Self said. “Kevin will play in the league for a long time and the Knicks got one of the toughest players we have had in our program. We are all excited that Kevin heard his named called. He will be a great fit to a playoff team and such a storied franchise.“Unfortunately, Kevin got injured at the end of January wasn’t the same the rest of the season and had a setback after the season as well,” Self added. “He wants it bad and he will respond. He will do well in New York.”A 2024 All-America Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 First Team selection, McCullar led the conference in scoring in 2023-24 with an 18.3 points per game average. The San Antonio native was a 2024 finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year award and, including 2023-24, was a three-time semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. This past season, McCullar posted back-to-back triple doubles, which were the third and fourth in Kansas history and the first time in NCAA history since the 2007-08 season.

Furphy and McCullar Selected on Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft

ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America.

José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded Americans, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn't beat Uruguay in its first-round finale.

The U.S. played most of the game a man down after Weah was sent off in the 18th minute.

“You never mean to get a red card. Under no type of circumstances,” teammate Tyler Adams said. "He apologized to the team.”

Weah issued a public apology on social media.

“I let my team and my country down,” he said. “A moment of frustration let to an irreversible consequence, and for that I am deeply sorry to my teammates, coaches, family and our fans.”

Weah was sent off by Salvadoran referee Iván Barton with a straight red card for punching Roderick Miller in the back of the head.

“A silly, silly decision by Timmy that leaves us shorthanded,” coach Gregg Berhalter said.

Folarin Balogun put the U.S. ahead in the 22nd minute but César Blackman tied the score in the 26th.

Horvath, who replaced injured Matt Turner at halftime, couldn’t prevent Fajardo's close-range shot from going through his arms, and Panama beat the U.S. for just the third time in 27 meetings.

“A win tonight would have put us in a great position, and unfortunately the opposite happened,” American captain Christian Pulisic said. “I'm proud of the effort that we responded with after obviously what happened (with Weah), but just really disappointed that’s the way we did it.”

The U.S., which opened with a 2-0 win against Bolivia, plays 15-time Copa champion Uruguay on Monday at Kansas City, Missouri.

For U.S. to advance, it must either beat Uruguay and have a greater goal difference than Panama if Panama beats Bolivia; tie Uruguay while Panama and Bolivia also draw; or lose to Bolivia while finishing with a better goal difference than Panama and Bolivia. The U.S. is plus-one, Panama minus-one and Bolivia plus-seven.

“We believe in this group,” Berhalter said. “It's a strong team. I think if we stay focused and stick to and execute a game plan, we’ll be OK.”

But failing to advance in the biggest test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup certainly would raise questions about whether Berhalter should remain in charge.

He got that very query not long after the final whistle.

“If we don’t qualify for the next round, should my job be in the line?” Berhalter said, cutting right to the point. “That’s not for me to determine.”

Weston McKennie appeared to put the U.S. ahead in the fifth minute but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Panama also finished a man short after Adalberto Carrasquilla was given a red card in the 88th for chopping down Pulisic from behind. The U.S. threw everyone forward in a desperate attempt to tie the game -- including Horvath -- but Panama held.

Panama lost to Uruguay 3-1 in its opene r and closes group play in Orlando, Florida, against Bolivia, a team with 14 straight Copa America losses after a 5-0 rout by the Uruguayans in the late game Thursday night.

“I’m super happy with the victory," Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said. “I think it’s also well deserved, because we have read the game rightly. Even though they were missing a player for a long time, you had to score the goals to win this game. And when the score was 1-0, the situation was complicated, even if you played with one more, with the quality that the United States has shown.”

Now, it's the Panamanians — not the Americans — who have the upper hand to move on.

“I have clear ideas, my team also has clear ideas, about what it is capable of doing," Christiansen said. "We have achieved three fabulous points”.

A pro-American crowd of 59,145 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was irate after Weah's ejection, especially after several other calls went against the home team, but there was little question that the U.S. player deserved the red card.

Chris Richards’ header from Pulisic’s corner kick was deflected off the crossbar by goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, and a video review determined Tim Ream was offside when he poked the ball to McKennie, who put the ball in from near the penalty spot.

Blackman did not receive a card when he collided in the 12th minute with a leaping Turner, who landed awkwardly on his right arm and was down for several minutes while being tended to by medical personnel.

Balogun scored after a sloppy clearance. Antonee Robinson dribbled into the penalty area and passed to the striker. Balogun exchanged taps with Robinson and curled a shot from the edge of the area off the inside of the far post and in for his fifth goal in 14 appearances.

Blackman tied the score in the 26th when he took a pass from Carrasquilla at the arc, dribbled around Robinson and shot through the legs of Richards and just past Turner’s outstretched arm.

Berhalter made three substitutions to start the second half. Turner left with a bruised left leg and Horvath entered in his first game for club or country since May 4.

Turner's status for the next match is not known. Weah won't dress because of the red card.

The Americans benefitted from a video review in the 63rd minute after Cameron Carter-Vickers, another substitute, was whistled for taking down Fajardo in the area. The call was reversed when a video review showed Fajardo already had crossed the ball when Carter-Vickers made contact.

ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America.José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded Americans, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn't beat Uruguay in its first-round finale.The U.S. played most of the game a man down after Weah was sent off in the 18th minute.“You never mean to get a red card. Under no type of circumstances,” teammate Tyler Adams said. "He apologized to the team.”Weah issued a public apology on social media.“I let my team and my country down,” he said. “A moment of frustration let to an irreversible consequence, and for that I am deeply sorry to my teammates, coaches, family and our fans.”Weah was sent off by Salvadoran referee Iván Barton with a straight red card for punching Roderick Miller in the back of the head.“A silly, silly decision by Timmy that leaves us shorthanded,” coach Gregg Berhalter said.Folarin Balogun put the U.S. ahead in the 22nd minute but César Blackman tied the score in the 26th.Horvath, who replaced injured Matt Turner at halftime, couldn’t prevent Fajardo's close-range shot from going through his arms, and Panama beat the U.S. for just the third time in 27 meetings.“A win tonight would have put us in a great position, and unfortunately the opposite happened,” American captain Christian Pulisic said. “I'm proud of the effort that we responded with after obviously what happened (with Weah), but just really disappointed that’s the way we did it.”The U.S., which opened with a 2-0 win against Bolivia, plays 15-time Copa champion Uruguay on Monday at Kansas City, Missouri.For U.S. to advance, it must either beat Uruguay and have a greater goal difference than Panama if Panama beats Bolivia; tie Uruguay while Panama and Bolivia also draw; or lose to Bolivia while finishing with a better goal difference than Panama and Bolivia. The U.S. is plus-one, Panama minus-one and Bolivia plus-seven.“We believe in this group,” Berhalter said. “It's a strong team. I think if we stay focused and stick to and execute a game plan, we’ll be OK.”But failing to advance in the biggest test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup certainly would raise questions about whether Berhalter should remain in charge.He got that very query not long after the final whistle.“If we don’t qualify for the next round, should my job be in the line?” Berhalter said, cutting right to the point. “That’s not for me to determine.”Weston McKennie appeared to put the U.S. ahead in the fifth minute but the goal was disallowed for offside.Panama also finished a man short after Adalberto Carrasquilla was given a red card in the 88th for chopping down Pulisic from behind. The U.S. threw everyone forward in a desperate attempt to tie the game -- including Horvath -- but Panama held.Panama lost to Uruguay 3-1 in its opene r and closes group play in Orlando, Florida, against Bolivia, a team with 14 straight Copa America losses after a 5-0 rout by the Uruguayans in the late game Thursday night.“I’m super happy with the victory," Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said. “I think it’s also well deserved, because we have read the game rightly. Even though they were missing a player for a long time, you had to score the goals to win this game. And when the score was 1-0, the situation was complicated, even if you played with one more, with the quality that the United States has shown.”Now, it's the Panamanians — not the Americans — who have the upper hand to move on.“I have clear ideas, my team also has clear ideas, about what it is capable of doing," Christiansen said. "We have achieved three fabulous points”.A pro-American crowd of 59,145 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was irate after Weah's ejection, especially after several other calls went against the home team, but there was little question that the U.S. player deserved the red card.Chris Richards’ header from Pulisic’s corner kick was deflected off the crossbar by goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, and a video review determined Tim Ream was offside when he poked the ball to McKennie, who put the ball in from near the penalty spot.Blackman did not receive a card when he collided in the 12th minute with a leaping Turner, who landed awkwardly on his right arm and was down for several minutes while being tended to by medical personnel.Balogun scored after a sloppy clearance. Antonee Robinson dribbled into the penalty area and passed to the striker. Balogun exchanged taps with Robinson and curled a shot from the edge of the area off the inside of the far post and in for his fifth goal in 14 appearances.Blackman tied the score in the 26th when he took a pass from Carrasquilla at the arc, dribbled around Robinson and shot through the legs of Richards and just past Turner’s outstretched arm.Berhalter made three substitutions to start the second half. Turner left with a bruised left leg and Horvath entered in his first game for club or country since May 4.Turner's status for the next match is not known. Weah won't dress because of the red card.The Americans benefitted from a video review in the 63rd minute after Cameron Carter-Vickers, another substitute, was whistled for taking down Fajardo in the area. The call was reversed when a video review showed Fajardo already had crossed the ball when Carter-Vickers made contact.

Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night.

Sam Long (2-1) earned the win in relief, wiggling his way out of Michael Wacha's jam in the sixth and then retiring the side in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save.

Kansas City is eight games behind Cleveland but can make up some ground during this four-game series.

“There's some expectations in this division right now,” Long said. “We're right there with them.”

Ben Lively (7-4) got some help against one of his former teams from a Cleveland defense that turned a pair of double plays to wipe away leadoff singles. The right-hander wound up allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings.

“He was outstanding. Just attacking the zone, efficient with his pitches. Unfortunate there in the sixth, but still got through six,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “I thought he was great.”

Wacha permitted one run on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six.

“I mean, we know the pro he is,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Just for him to keep pounding the zone — they made him work. I mean, his pitch count got up there. But he just works extremely hard.”

Quatraro watched the go-ahead rally from the clubhouse after he was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning. Nick Loftin appeared to evade a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third and heading home.

Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.

The Guardians were clinging to a 1-0 lead Daniel Schneemann provided with his sacrifice fly in the fifth when Isbel led off the sixth with a triple to right field, narrowly beating Schneemann's throw to third. Garcia followed with his own triple to right field, sliding in just ahead of Schneemann's throw again and tying the game.

Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to send Kansas City to its third win in four games.

Both teams squandered plenty of chances. The Guardians left the bases loaded in the second inning and again in the sixth, and stranded nine runners in all. And the Royals had leadoff singles in three straight innings but nothing to show for them.

“We should have scored more runs tonight. Wish we could have,” Vogt said, “but these nights happen.”

The Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.

The Guardians placed OF Will Brennan (rib inflammation) on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. They recalled INF José Tena and RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus. RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to the same club Wednesday night.

Cleveland RHP Triston McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (5-5, 4.40) on Friday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719567893523.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night.Sam Long (2-1) earned the win in relief, wiggling his way out of Michael Wacha's jam in the sixth and then retiring the side in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save.Kansas City is eight games behind Cleveland but can make up some ground during this four-game series.“There's some expectations in this division right now,” Long said. “We're right there with them.”Ben Lively (7-4) got some help against one of his former teams from a Cleveland defense that turned a pair of double plays to wipe away leadoff singles. The right-hander wound up allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings.“He was outstanding. Just attacking the zone, efficient with his pitches. Unfortunate there in the sixth, but still got through six,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “I thought he was great.”Wacha permitted one run on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six.“I mean, we know the pro he is,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Just for him to keep pounding the zone — they made him work. I mean, his pitch count got up there. But he just works extremely hard.”Quatraro watched the go-ahead rally from the clubhouse after he was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning. Nick Loftin appeared to evade a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third and heading home.Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.It sure seemed to ignite Kansas City.The Guardians were clinging to a 1-0 lead Daniel Schneemann provided with his sacrifice fly in the fifth when Isbel led off the sixth with a triple to right field, narrowly beating Schneemann's throw to third. Garcia followed with his own triple to right field, sliding in just ahead of Schneemann's throw again and tying the game.Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to send Kansas City to its third win in four games.Both teams squandered plenty of chances. The Guardians left the bases loaded in the second inning and again in the sixth, and stranded nine runners in all. And the Royals had leadoff singles in three straight innings but nothing to show for them.“We should have scored more runs tonight. Wish we could have,” Vogt said, “but these nights happen.”HELP ON THE WAYThe Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.ROSTER MOVESThe Guardians placed OF Will Brennan (rib inflammation) on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. They recalled INF José Tena and RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus. RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to the same club Wednesday night.UP NEXTCleveland RHP Triston McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (5-5, 4.40) on Friday night.

Royals rally to beat AL Central-rival Guardians, 2-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to
start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the
go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win
over the Cleveland Guardians. Sam Long earned the win, wiggling his
way out of Michael Wacha’s jam in the sixth and retiring the side
in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James
McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save. Ben Lively took
the loss for Cleveland, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over
six innings. The Guardians wound up leaving nine runners on base.

ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Jonathan India had two hits to extend his hitting streak to nine
games, Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St.
Louis Cardinals 11-4 on Thursday night. India had his sixth straight
multi-hit game. He had reached safely in 11 consecutive at-bats
before finally being retired Wednesday. Reds starter Andrew Abbott
(7-6) was the winner, allowing two runs on two hits and six walks in
five innings. Cincinnati won for the second time in six games. Miles
Mikolas (6-7) lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing at least one run in each
inning he pitched in. He gave up a career-high 10 runs, nine of them
earned, on 12 hits and a walk.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
Bryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury
after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4
loss to the Miami Marlins. Hustling down the line as he tried to beat
out a grounder to the right side, Harper reached for his left
hamstring after crossing first base and hobbled toward the dugout. He
will undergo imaging Friday. Earlier in the day, the slugger was
elected by fans to start at first base for the National League in the
July 16 All-Star Game at Texas. Philadelphia teammate Kyle Schwarber
also got hurt, exiting in the ninth inning after experiencing left
groin tightness. Schwarber, normally a designated hitter, started in
left field — just his third game in the field all season.

ATLANTA (AP) —
José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute
to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the United States at the Copa
America and put the Americans in danger of elimination if they don’t
beat Uruguay in their first-round finale. The U.S. played nearly the
entire game a man down after a silly foul by Tim Weah in the 18th
minute. Folarin Balogun put the short-handed U.S. ahead in the 22nd
minute but César Blackman tied the score in the 26th. Horvath, who
replaced injured Matt Turner at halftime, couldn’t prevent
Fajardo’s close-range shot and Panama beat the U.S. for just the
third time in 27 meetings.

NEW YORK (AP) —
The NBA draft was completed on a second day in a second borough of
New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San
Francisco with the No. 31 pick. The league went to a two-day format
this year instead of having its draft drag too late into the night.
The second round was held Thursday at ESPN’s Seaport District
studios in Manhattan after the first round took place as usual at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Ten players and their families attended,
sitting in a room off the studio set, though the two players who were
left in the green room at the end of the first round, Duke’s Kyle
Filipowski and Johnny Furphy of Kansas, didn’t return.

LOS ANGELES (AP) —
A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8
billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated
antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games
on a premium subscription service. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in
damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the
commercial class. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential
subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of
out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) —
Sha’Carri Richardson never made it to the start, let alone the
finish, of the 200 meters at the last Olympic trials. At these
trials, even in the opening round of what’s really her second-best
race, she flashed another glimpse of the kind of sprinter who has
emerged from all that trouble three years ago. Bursting from the
starting block and turning the curve into her own, personal
glidepath, Richardson was able to slow down over the final 20 meters
and still won her opening round in 21.99 seconds. Noah Lyles and
Gabby Thomas also cruised through their opening rounds of the 200,
while Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran 53.07 seconds to win her first
round of the 400-meter hurdles.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Fred Richard and Brody Malone moved closer to a trip to the Olympics
with solid performances during the opening night of the U.S. Olympic
gymnastics trials. Richard, a junior at Michigan, posted an
all-around score of 85.600 on Thursday night to lead Malone, a
three-time national champion, by a half-point. Malone is at 85.100.
Shane Wiskus, a 2020 Olympian along with Malone, is third at 84.300.
The five-man U.S. Olympic team will be announced shortly after the
trials end on Saturday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at
Thursday’s NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as
the league’s MVP as the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most
outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association. Chicago
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was selected as the league’s top
rookie, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. Connor Hellebuyck of the
Winnipeg Jets won the Vezina Trophy as the top goalie. Quinn Hughes
of the Vancouver Canucks was named winner of the James Norris
Memorial Trophy as the top defenseman.

UNDATED (AP) — A
small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77
billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust
claims against the NCAA and the nation’s largest conferences and
clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars
directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025. Houston Christian filed
its motion in federal court in California, arguing the settlement
would divert funds from academics and marginalized and underserved
populations as well as putting big-money college sports the over the
needs of non-athlete students.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1718617262520.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to
start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the
go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win
over the Cleveland Guardians. Sam Long earned the win, wiggling his
way out of Michael Wacha’s jam in the sixth and retiring the side
in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James
McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save. Ben Lively took
the loss for Cleveland, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over
six innings. The Guardians wound up leaving nine runners on base.ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Jonathan India had two hits to extend his hitting streak to nine
games, Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St.
Louis Cardinals 11-4 on Thursday night. India had his sixth straight
multi-hit game. He had reached safely in 11 consecutive at-bats
before finally being retired Wednesday. Reds starter Andrew Abbott
(7-6) was the winner, allowing two runs on two hits and six walks in
five innings. Cincinnati won for the second time in six games. Miles
Mikolas (6-7) lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing at least one run in each
inning he pitched in. He gave up a career-high 10 runs, nine of them
earned, on 12 hits and a walk.PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
Bryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury
after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4
loss to the Miami Marlins. Hustling down the line as he tried to beat
out a grounder to the right side, Harper reached for his left
hamstring after crossing first base and hobbled toward the dugout. He
will undergo imaging Friday. Earlier in the day, the slugger was
elected by fans to start at first base for the National League in the
July 16 All-Star Game at Texas. Philadelphia teammate Kyle Schwarber
also got hurt, exiting in the ninth inning after experiencing left
groin tightness. Schwarber, normally a designated hitter, started in
left field — just his third game in the field all season.ATLANTA (AP) —
José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute
to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the United States at the Copa
America and put the Americans in danger of elimination if they don’t
beat Uruguay in their first-round finale. The U.S. played nearly the
entire game a man down after a silly foul by Tim Weah in the 18th
minute. Folarin Balogun put the short-handed U.S. ahead in the 22nd
minute but César Blackman tied the score in the 26th. Horvath, who
replaced injured Matt Turner at halftime, couldn’t prevent
Fajardo’s close-range shot and Panama beat the U.S. for just the
third time in 27 meetings.NEW YORK (AP) —
The NBA draft was completed on a second day in a second borough of
New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San
Francisco with the No. 31 pick. The league went to a two-day format
this year instead of having its draft drag too late into the night.
The second round was held Thursday at ESPN’s Seaport District
studios in Manhattan after the first round took place as usual at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Ten players and their families attended,
sitting in a room off the studio set, though the two players who were
left in the green room at the end of the first round, Duke’s Kyle
Filipowski and Johnny Furphy of Kansas, didn’t return.LOS ANGELES (AP) —
A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8
billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated
antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games
on a premium subscription service. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in
damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the
commercial class. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential
subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of
out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV.EUGENE, Ore. (AP) —
Sha’Carri Richardson never made it to the start, let alone the
finish, of the 200 meters at the last Olympic trials. At these
trials, even in the opening round of what’s really her second-best
race, she flashed another glimpse of the kind of sprinter who has
emerged from all that trouble three years ago. Bursting from the
starting block and turning the curve into her own, personal
glidepath, Richardson was able to slow down over the final 20 meters
and still won her opening round in 21.99 seconds. Noah Lyles and
Gabby Thomas also cruised through their opening rounds of the 200,
while Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran 53.07 seconds to win her first
round of the 400-meter hurdles.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Fred Richard and Brody Malone moved closer to a trip to the Olympics
with solid performances during the opening night of the U.S. Olympic
gymnastics trials. Richard, a junior at Michigan, posted an
all-around score of 85.600 on Thursday night to lead Malone, a
three-time national champion, by a half-point. Malone is at 85.100.
Shane Wiskus, a 2020 Olympian along with Malone, is third at 84.300.
The five-man U.S. Olympic team will be announced shortly after the
trials end on Saturday night.LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at
Thursday’s NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as
the league’s MVP as the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most
outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association. Chicago
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was selected as the league’s top
rookie, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. Connor Hellebuyck of the
Winnipeg Jets won the Vezina Trophy as the top goalie. Quinn Hughes
of the Vancouver Canucks was named winner of the James Norris
Memorial Trophy as the top defenseman.UNDATED (AP) — A
small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77
billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust
claims against the NCAA and the nation’s largest conferences and
clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars
directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025. Houston Christian filed
its motion in federal court in California, arguing the settlement
would divert funds from academics and marginalized and underserved
populations as well as putting big-money college sports the over the
needs of non-athlete students.THURSDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal	Chicago White
Sox	1	Atlanta	0	Final	Minnesota	13	Arizona	6	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Baltimore	11	Texas	2	Final	Toronto	9	N.Y.
Yankees	2	Final	Kansas
City	2	Cleveland	1	Final	L.A.
Angels	5	Detroit	0	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Chicago
Cubs	5	San Francisco	3	Final	Miami	7	Philadelphia	4

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 has announced its 20-game men’s basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2024-25 schedule. Each conference team will host five opponents, play five foes on the road and have five home-and-home matchups.

Specific dates and times, along with television details will be announced later. The conference men’s basketball schedule will begin in late December with the Big 12 Championship running March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas will host Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse. KU will travel to BYU, Utah, TCU, Baylor and Cincinnati. The Jayhawks will play home-and-home contests against Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Houston and UCF.

Historically, the upcoming 20-game conference schedule is the largest in Kansas basketball history. As members of the Missouri Valley Conference (1908-28), the number of league games varied with the most being 18 played in 1920, 1921, 1926 and 1928. As members of the Big Six Conference (1929-47), the league played 10 conference games. The Big Seven (1948-58) played a 12-game league schedule and the Big Eight (1959-96) a 14-game conference slate. The Big 12 had a 16-game league format from its inception in 1997 until 2011. Since, from 2012 to 2024, it has been an 18-game conference schedule.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719515738114.jpeg" alt="Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 has announced its 20-game men’s basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2024-25 schedule. Each conference team will host five opponents, play five foes on the road and have five home-and-home matchups.Specific dates and times, along with television details will be announced later. The conference men’s basketball schedule will begin in late December with the Big 12 Championship running March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.Kansas will host Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia in Allen Fieldhouse. KU will travel to BYU, Utah, TCU, Baylor and Cincinnati. The Jayhawks will play home-and-home contests against Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Houston and UCF.Historically, the upcoming 20-game conference schedule is the largest in Kansas basketball history. As members of the Missouri Valley Conference (1908-28), the number of league games varied with the most being 18 played in 1920, 1921, 1926 and 1928. As members of the Big Six Conference (1929-47), the league played 10 conference games. The Big Seven (1948-58) played a 12-game league schedule and the Big Eight (1959-96) a 14-game conference slate. The Big 12 had a 16-game league format from its inception in 1997 until 2011. Since, from 2012 to 2024, it has been an 18-game conference schedule.