KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State.

The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young and signed defensive end Owen Carney and linebacker Xander Mueller.

Anudike-Uzomah came out of high school in the Kansas City suburb of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and he was a popular pick when the Chiefs selected him 32nd overall in a draft they hosted in 2023. But he has just three sacks and eight tackles for loss over 34 games his first two seasons in the league, and now he will miss the upcoming season altogether.

“That's a tough thing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I mean, he's worked hard. We'll see where it goes. I can't tell you how long it's going to be. It's disappointing for him because he's worked so stinking hard.”

Anudike-Uzomah had been buried on the depth chart behind starting defensive ends George Karlaftis and Mike Danna, veteran pass rusher Charles Omenihu and Ashton Gillotte, a third-round pick out of Louisville in April's draft.

The Chiefs returned to their practice facility Monday following a preseason loss in Seattle last Friday night.

Among those missing the workout were defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle), defensive backs Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Jack Cochrane (knee) and wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee).

In a bit of positive injury news, Marquise Brown returned to the field Monday after dealing with an ankle that has sidelined him for much of training camp. Brown has sat out both of the Chiefs' preseason games, and Reid declined to say whether he would be on the field for their final exhibition game against the Bears on Friday night.

Kansas City opens the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“Hollywood (Brown) did a little work yesterday, which was good. He'll get a little more today and then we'll see,” Reid said. “We'll see how he progresses through this thing. But it's not a matter of wanting to be out there. He wants to do it. We're just taking it slow. We don't want any setbacks with this going forward here.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755608629990.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) is helped off the field after a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) is helped off the field after a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State.The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young and signed defensive end Owen Carney and linebacker Xander Mueller.Anudike-Uzomah came out of high school in the Kansas City suburb of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and he was a popular pick when the Chiefs selected him 32nd overall in a draft they hosted in 2023. But he has just three sacks and eight tackles for loss over 34 games his first two seasons in the league, and now he will miss the upcoming season altogether.“That's a tough thing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I mean, he's worked hard. We'll see where it goes. I can't tell you how long it's going to be. It's disappointing for him because he's worked so stinking hard.”Anudike-Uzomah had been buried on the depth chart behind starting defensive ends George Karlaftis and Mike Danna, veteran pass rusher Charles Omenihu and Ashton Gillotte, a third-round pick out of Louisville in April's draft.The Chiefs returned to their practice facility Monday following a preseason loss in Seattle last Friday night.Among those missing the workout were defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle), defensive backs Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Jack Cochrane (knee) and wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee).In a bit of positive injury news, Marquise Brown returned to the field Monday after dealing with an ankle that has sidelined him for much of training camp. Brown has sat out both of the Chiefs' preseason games, and Reid declined to say whether he would be on the field for their final exhibition game against the Bears on Friday night.Kansas City opens the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.“Hollywood (Brown) did a little work yesterday, which was good. He'll get a little more today and then we'll see,” Reid said. “We'll see how he progresses through this thing. But it's not a matter of wanting to be out there. He wants to do it. We're just taking it slow. We don't want any setbacks with this going forward here.”

Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.

Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win. He struck out three, walked none and permitted two earned runs or fewer for the seventh straight start.

Carlos Estévez set a career high with his American League-leading 32nd save.

Yastrzemski's shot to right-center was the 10th leadoff homer of his career and third with the Royals, matching a franchise record for any month. Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski from San Francisco at the July 31 trade deadline.

Pasquantino hit a two-run drive over the right-field wall to give the Royals a 3-1 lead in the third. Bobby Witt Jr. was aboard on a leadoff walk.

Garcia's homer in the fifth went over the left-field wall, just inside the foul pole. Kansas City has homered in eight consecutive games, tying a season high.

The Rangers scored on RBI singles by Jonah Heim in the second and Evan Carter in the sixth. Rowdy Tellez had an RBI groundout in the eighth.

Jack Leiter (7-7) gave up three runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked three.

Royals catcher Luke Maile tagged out Joc Pederson at home plate as part of a double play off a throw from right fielder John Rave. The Rangers challenged the call and lost, keeping the score tied 1-all in the second inning.

Texas went 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position and finished with 11 hits — 10 singles.

The teams play the second game of their series Tuesday night. Texas will start Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) against Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755608513509.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia (11) celebrates with Adam Frazier (26) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia (11) celebrates with Adam Frazier (26) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win. He struck out three, walked none and permitted two earned runs or fewer for the seventh straight start.Carlos Estévez set a career high with his American League-leading 32nd save.Yastrzemski's shot to right-center was the 10th leadoff homer of his career and third with the Royals, matching a franchise record for any month. Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski from San Francisco at the July 31 trade deadline.Pasquantino hit a two-run drive over the right-field wall to give the Royals a 3-1 lead in the third. Bobby Witt Jr. was aboard on a leadoff walk.Garcia's homer in the fifth went over the left-field wall, just inside the foul pole. Kansas City has homered in eight consecutive games, tying a season high.The Rangers scored on RBI singles by Jonah Heim in the second and Evan Carter in the sixth. Rowdy Tellez had an RBI groundout in the eighth.Jack Leiter (7-7) gave up three runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked three.<h2>Key moment</h2>Royals catcher Luke Maile tagged out Joc Pederson at home plate as part of a double play off a throw from right fielder John Rave. The Rangers challenged the call and lost, keeping the score tied 1-all in the second inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>Texas went 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position and finished with 11 hits — 10 singles.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams play the second game of their series Tuesday night. Texas will start Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) against Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77).

Royals get homers from Yastrzemski, Pasquantino and Garcia in 4-3 win over Rangers

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team. Daniels scored a 14-yard rushing touchdown, but Burrow led two touchdown drives in the Bengals’ 31-17 win over the Commanders. Both teams have high-profile players out amid contract disputes, Cincinnati DE Trey Hendrickson and Washington WR Terry McLaurin.

No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State each had three players selected for the preseason AP All-America team. The Southeastern Conference had 12 players on the 27-man first team determined by media members on the AP Top 25 voting panel. Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Pittsburgh each had two players on the first team. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Florida center Jake Slaughter are returning first-team AP All-Americans. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik was the overwhelming preseason choice for first-team quarterback after throwing for 3,639 yards with 39 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A coach at a center in Iowa that has trained Olympic champions is facing allegations that he abused young female gymnasts and secretly photographed others undressing at a prior job in Mississippi. Sean Gardner, who coached at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance Institute in West Des Moines, has been temporarily barred from all contact with USA Gymnastics since July 2022 due to unspecified allegations of misconduct. He has not been charged criminally while a police investigation continues. But three years after abuse allegations were reported to police and he was removed from USA Gymnastics, the FBI arrested him last week on a federal child pornography charge. He has been ordered detained pending further proceedings in Mississippi.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference, and manager Mike Shildt was ejected for coming out of the dugout to talk to the umpires in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants. Bogaerts hit a flyball that appeared to bounce out of Heliot Ramos’ glove and over the fence as two fans, including one in a Giants shirt, reached for it. Neither fan appeared to touch the ball but after a lengthy review, the home run call was overturned and Bogaerts was called out. Shildt was ejected immediately when he came out of the dugout.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is putting together a Cy Young-worthy season everywhere but in the win-loss column. The 23-year-old Skenes' record still sits at 7-9 following a no-decision in Pittsburgh's 5-2 win over Toronto. Skenes has recorded a no-decision 10 times this season. He's allowed two runs or less in nine of those games. Skenes says he doesn't get caught up in his win total as long as the Pirates have more runs than the opponents at the end of every game he plays.

LONDON (AP) — An era-defining Women's Rugby World Cup has set records even before it kicks off on Friday when host England plays the United States in Sunderland. Rugby fans anticipating the 10th and best Women’s World Cup yet have gobbled up tickets at a stunning pace. New Zealand hosted the last tournament in 2022 and sold a record 150,000 tickets. England has sold 375,000 tickets so far. The Sept. 27 final is sold out, guaranteeing the largest crowd ever for a one-day women’s rugby event. The buzz is driven by the tournament’s flagship status and a host team that is the standard-bearer in women’s rugby. England is the runaway trophy favorite, undefeated in nearly three years and loser only once in six years.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 courtesy of Warming Bernabel's walk-off single in the ninth inning. It snapped a 10-game skid against the Dodgers. The Rockies have now tied their season-high winning streak of four games. Since the All-Star break, they've gone 14-15, while the Dodgers are 13-15. Colorado needs to win six of its final 37 games to avoid the modern-era MLB record for losses owned by the 2024 Chicago White Sox. All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman says the team is focused on improving and playing clean baseball.

The Cleveland Browns have announced that Joe Flacco will be their starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 opener against AFC North rival Cincinnati. Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated over the past week that decision was coming. The Browns were off on Sunday after their 22-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles but had a team meeting on Monday. The 40-year old Flacco beat out Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Deshaun Watson is on the roster but is expected to miss the season because of injuries. Besides having 191 regular-season starts and going into his 18th season, Flacco was the only quarterback who has not missed time during training camp because of an injury.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford practiced with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, marking the quarterback’s first workout with the team this preseason after having been unable to do so because of a sore back. Stafford, 37, took first-team reps during the session and did not speak to reporters afterward. Coach Sean McVay said it was too soon to know what the session means for Stafford’s status going forward.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night. Swiatek has won all six meetings against the Italian, dropping only one set in those matches. Paolini jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first set but Swiatek roared back to go ahead 5-3. Paolini broke serve to get even at 5-5, but Swiatek closed out a first-set victory in 56 minutes. Swiatek’s eighth ace of the match gave her a 5-3 lead in the second set. Paolini broke serve twice in the second set and was within 5-4, but Swiatek was able to serve out the match for her 24th career singles title.

INTERLEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 2 Final Philadelphia 12 Seattle 7 Final Chicago White Sox 13 Atlanta 9 Final Cleveland 3 Arizona 1 Final Cincinnati 4 L.A. Angels 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Detroit 10 Houston 0 Final Baltimore 6 Boston 3 Final Kansas City 4 Texas 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE Milwaukee at Chi Cubs 2:20 p.m. (Postponed) Final Milwaukee 7 Chicago Cubs 0 Final St. Louis 8 Miami 3 Final Colorado 4 L.A. Dodgers 3 Final San Francisco 4 San Diego 3

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON Final Cincinnati 31 Washington 17

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team. Daniels scored a 14-yard rushing touchdown, but Burrow led two touchdown drives in the Bengals’ 31-17 win over the Commanders. Both teams have high-profile players out amid contract disputes, Cincinnati DE Trey Hendrickson and Washington WR Terry McLaurin.No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State each had three players selected for the preseason AP All-America team. The Southeastern Conference had 12 players on the 27-man first team determined by media members on the AP Top 25 voting panel. Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Pittsburgh each had two players on the first team. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Florida center Jake Slaughter are returning first-team AP All-Americans. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik was the overwhelming preseason choice for first-team quarterback after throwing for 3,639 yards with 39 touchdowns and just six interceptions.IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A coach at a center in Iowa that has trained Olympic champions is facing allegations that he abused young female gymnasts and secretly photographed others undressing at a prior job in Mississippi. Sean Gardner, who coached at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance Institute in West Des Moines, has been temporarily barred from all contact with USA Gymnastics since July 2022 due to unspecified allegations of misconduct. He has not been charged criminally while a police investigation continues. But three years after abuse allegations were reported to police and he was removed from USA Gymnastics, the FBI arrested him last week on a federal child pornography charge. He has been ordered detained pending further proceedings in Mississippi.SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference, and manager Mike Shildt was ejected for coming out of the dugout to talk to the umpires in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants. Bogaerts hit a flyball that appeared to bounce out of Heliot Ramos’ glove and over the fence as two fans, including one in a Giants shirt, reached for it. Neither fan appeared to touch the ball but after a lengthy review, the home run call was overturned and Bogaerts was called out. Shildt was ejected immediately when he came out of the dugout.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is putting together a Cy Young-worthy season everywhere but in the win-loss column. The 23-year-old Skenes' record still sits at 7-9 following a no-decision in Pittsburgh's 5-2 win over Toronto. Skenes has recorded a no-decision 10 times this season. He's allowed two runs or less in nine of those games. Skenes says he doesn't get caught up in his win total as long as the Pirates have more runs than the opponents at the end of every game he plays.LONDON (AP) — An era-defining Women's Rugby World Cup has set records even before it kicks off on Friday when host England plays the United States in Sunderland. Rugby fans anticipating the 10th and best Women’s World Cup yet have gobbled up tickets at a stunning pace. New Zealand hosted the last tournament in 2022 and sold a record 150,000 tickets. England has sold 375,000 tickets so far. The Sept. 27 final is sold out, guaranteeing the largest crowd ever for a one-day women’s rugby event. The buzz is driven by the tournament’s flagship status and a host team that is the standard-bearer in women’s rugby. England is the runaway trophy favorite, undefeated in nearly three years and loser only once in six years.DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 courtesy of Warming Bernabel's walk-off single in the ninth inning. It snapped a 10-game skid against the Dodgers. The Rockies have now tied their season-high winning streak of four games. Since the All-Star break, they've gone 14-15, while the Dodgers are 13-15. Colorado needs to win six of its final 37 games to avoid the modern-era MLB record for losses owned by the 2024 Chicago White Sox. All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman says the team is focused on improving and playing clean baseball.The Cleveland Browns have announced that Joe Flacco will be their starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 opener against AFC North rival Cincinnati. Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated over the past week that decision was coming. The Browns were off on Sunday after their 22-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles but had a team meeting on Monday. The 40-year old Flacco beat out Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Deshaun Watson is on the roster but is expected to miss the season because of injuries. Besides having 191 regular-season starts and going into his 18th season, Flacco was the only quarterback who has not missed time during training camp because of an injury.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford practiced with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, marking the quarterback’s first workout with the team this preseason after having been unable to do so because of a sore back. Stafford, 37, took first-team reps during the session and did not speak to reporters afterward. Coach Sean McVay said it was too soon to know what the session means for Stafford’s status going forward.CINCINNATI (AP) — Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night. Swiatek has won all six meetings against the Italian, dropping only one set in those matches. Paolini jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first set but Swiatek roared back to go ahead 5-3. Paolini broke serve to get even at 5-5, but Swiatek closed out a first-set victory in 56 minutes. Swiatek’s eighth ace of the match gave her a 5-3 lead in the second set. Paolini broke serve twice in the second set and was within 5-4, but Swiatek was able to serve out the match for her 24th career singles title.FinalsINTERLEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 5 Toronto 2 Final Philadelphia 12 Seattle 7 Final Chicago White Sox 13 Atlanta 9 Final Cleveland 3 Arizona 1 Final Cincinnati 4 L.A. Angels 1AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Detroit 10 Houston 0 Final Baltimore 6 Boston 3 Final Kansas City 4 Texas 3NATIONAL LEAGUE Milwaukee at Chi Cubs 2:20 p.m. (Postponed) Final Milwaukee 7 Chicago Cubs 0 Final St. Louis 8 Miami 3 Final Colorado 4 L.A. Dodgers 3 Final San Francisco 4 San Diego 3NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON Final Cincinnati 31 Washington 17

Tuesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

After making a strong push to the Region 6/Plains District Championship a season ago, the Barton Community College men's soccer team enters the 2025 campaign with high expectations, earning the No. 2 spot in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, as released Tuesday by the league office.

The Cougars are coming off a 12-7-3 overall record, finishing as the KJCCC runner-up with a 7-4-1 mark in league play. Barton carried that momentum into the postseason, reaching the Region 6/Plains District title match for a second consecutive year before narrowly falling 2-1 to Cowley College.

Now in his fourth season at the helm, head coach Rafael Simmons leads a group determined to take the final step and return the Cougars to the NJCAA National Tournament for the second time under his leadership.

Key returners expected to provide leadership and experience on both ends of the pitch include reigning First-Team All-KJCCC/Region 6 defender Sho Kinjo, midfielders Gabriel Henrique and Etienne Grandjean, forward Diogo Giminez, and goalkeeper Gabriel Bergamin.

"There's hunger in this group," Simmons said. "They've put in the offseason work and understand what it takes to get to that championship level."

Reigning champion and No. 4 nationally ranked Cowley College earned the top spot in the poll. Dodge City Community College followed Barton in third, followed by Seward County Community College in fourth. Coffeyville and Garden City rounded out the poll in a tie for fifth.

The 2025 season officially kicks off August 22 in Dodge City, Kansas against Trinidad State College. Due to ongoing renovations at the Cougar Soccer Complex the date and location of Barton's first home game will be announced later. Conference play begins September 10 with a road contest at Seward County Community College.

After making a strong push to the Region 6/Plains District Championship a season ago, the Barton Community College men's soccer team enters the 2025 campaign with high expectations, earning the No. 2 spot in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, as released Tuesday by the league office.The Cougars are coming off a 12-7-3 overall record, finishing as the KJCCC runner-up with a 7-4-1 mark in league play. Barton carried that momentum into the postseason, reaching the Region 6/Plains District title match for a second consecutive year before narrowly falling 2-1 to Cowley College.Now in his fourth season at the helm, head coach Rafael Simmons leads a group determined to take the final step and return the Cougars to the NJCAA National Tournament for the second time under his leadership.Key returners expected to provide leadership and experience on both ends of the pitch include reigning First-Team All-KJCCC/Region 6 defender Sho Kinjo, midfielders Gabriel Henrique and Etienne Grandjean, forward Diogo Giminez, and goalkeeper Gabriel Bergamin."There's hunger in this group," Simmons said. "They've put in the offseason work and understand what it takes to get to that championship level."Reigning champion and No. 4 nationally ranked Cowley College earned the top spot in the poll. Dodge City Community College followed Barton in third, followed by Seward County Community College in fourth. Coffeyville and Garden City rounded out the poll in a tie for fifth.The 2025 season officially kicks off August 22 in Dodge City, Kansas against Trinidad State College. Due to ongoing renovations at the Cougar Soccer Complex the date and location of Barton's first home game will be announced later. Conference play begins September 10 with a road contest at Seward County Community College.

Barton Men's Soccer eyes redemption, picked second in KJCCC Preseason Poll

The Barton Community College women's soccer team has been selected to finish fourth in the 2025 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, announced Tuesday by the league.

Coming off a 9-6-4 overall record and a 7-5-4 mark in conference play, the Cougars placed fifth in the final 2024 KJCCC standings. Barton's postseason bid was cut short in the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament, falling to eventual Region 6/Plains District Champion Cowley College.

Despite graduating a handful of key contributors from last year's squad, the Cougars return a seasoned core poised to elevate the program. Head Coach Rafael Simmons, now in his second season guiding the women's squad, will rely on returning leaders Candice Burnier (defender), Sara Aguirre Lancheros (midfielder), and Katie Potter (forward) to anchor the lineup on the pitch.

We lost some-high caliber players from last season, no doubt." Simmons said, "But the returns have stepped up from day one of preseason. Their understanding of our system and leadership, is going to be the foundation of what we build this year."

Defending Region 6 champion No. 7 Cowley College earned the top spot in the preseason poll. No. 15 Hutchinson was slotted second, followed by No. 11 Butler, last year's conference runner-up. Dodge City came in just behind Barton in fifth, with Garden City, Coffeyville and Seward County rounding out the rankings.

The 2025 season officially kicks off on August 23 against Western Iowa Tech. Due to ongoing facility renovations at the Cougar Soccer Complex, a site announcement will be made at a later date. Conference play begins on September 10 with a road contest at Seward County Community College.

Postseason play is scheduled to start November 1 with first-round matchups hosted by the higher seeds. The Region 6 Semifinals and Championship will be held November 5 and 8, respectively.

The Region 6/Plains District champion will earn an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship, slated for November 16-22 at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid, Oklahoma.

2025 KJCCC Division I WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL

1. No. 7 Cowley 2. No. 15 Hutchinson 3. No. 11 Butler 4. Barton 5. Dodge City 6. Garden City 7. Coffeyville 8. Seward County

The Barton Community College women's soccer team has been selected to finish fourth in the 2025 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, announced Tuesday by the league.Coming off a 9-6-4 overall record and a 7-5-4 mark in conference play, the Cougars placed fifth in the final 2024 KJCCC standings. Barton's postseason bid was cut short in the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament, falling to eventual Region 6/Plains District Champion Cowley College.Despite graduating a handful of key contributors from last year's squad, the Cougars return a seasoned core poised to elevate the program. Head Coach Rafael Simmons, now in his second season guiding the women's squad, will rely on returning leaders Candice Burnier (defender), Sara Aguirre Lancheros (midfielder), and Katie Potter (forward) to anchor the lineup on the pitch.We lost some-high caliber players from last season, no doubt." Simmons said, "But the returns have stepped up from day one of preseason. Their understanding of our system and leadership, is going to be the foundation of what we build this year."Defending Region 6 champion No. 7 Cowley College earned the top spot in the preseason poll. No. 15 Hutchinson was slotted second, followed by No. 11 Butler, last year's conference runner-up. Dodge City came in just behind Barton in fifth, with Garden City, Coffeyville and Seward County rounding out the rankings.The 2025 season officially kicks off on August 23 against Western Iowa Tech. Due to ongoing facility renovations at the Cougar Soccer Complex, a site announcement will be made at a later date. Conference play begins on September 10 with a road contest at Seward County Community College.Postseason play is scheduled to start November 1 with first-round matchups hosted by the higher seeds. The Region 6 Semifinals and Championship will be held November 5 and 8, respectively.The Region 6/Plains District champion will earn an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship, slated for November 16-22 at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid, Oklahoma.2025 KJCCC Division I WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL1. No. 7 Cowley 2. No. 15 Hutchinson 3. No. 11 Butler 4. Barton 5. Dodge City 6. Garden City 7. Coffeyville 8. Seward County

Barton Women's Soccer voted 4th in KJCCC Preseason Coaches Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep.

The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest.

Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the eighth before Frazier's fifth homer of the season made it 6-2.

White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed one hit in seven innings before Steven Wilson, Grant Taylor (0-3) and Jordan Leasure yielded six runs and seven hits in two innings.

Lenyn Sosa hit his 16th home run of the season with one out in the first and Andrew Benintendi scored on Edgar Quero's RBI single in the sixth to make it 2-0.

Lucas Erceg (5-3), the fourth Kansas City pitcher, earned the win with one scoreless inning.

Taylor pitched one inning and gave up three hits and three runs, including Frazier's homer.

The Royals have won 14 straight at home against the White Sox, tying a franchise record for most wins against one opponent at home.

The White Sox will head to Atlanta to play the Braves on Monday night. Yoendrys Gomez (2-1, 5.56 ERA) will start for Chicago and Spencer Strider (5-10, 4.69 ERA) will start for Atlanta. The Royals will host the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Kansas City will start Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA). Texas will start Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA)

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755521825851.jpeg" alt="Chicago White Sox's Lenyn Sosa (50) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to advance to third on a wild pitch thrown by Sam Long during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Chicago White Sox's Lenyn Sosa (50) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia to advance to third on a wild pitch thrown by Sam Long during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep.The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest.Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the eighth before Frazier's fifth homer of the season made it 6-2.White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed one hit in seven innings before Steven Wilson, Grant Taylor (0-3) and Jordan Leasure yielded six runs and seven hits in two innings.Lenyn Sosa hit his 16th home run of the season with one out in the first and Andrew Benintendi scored on Edgar Quero's RBI single in the sixth to make it 2-0.Lucas Erceg (5-3), the fourth Kansas City pitcher, earned the win with one scoreless inning.<h2>Key moment</h2>Taylor pitched one inning and gave up three hits and three runs, including Frazier's homer.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals have won 14 straight at home against the White Sox, tying a franchise record for most wins against one opponent at home.<h2>Up next</h2>The White Sox will head to Atlanta to play the Braves on Monday night. Yoendrys Gomez (2-1, 5.56 ERA) will start for Chicago and Spencer Strider (5-10, 4.69 ERA) will start for Atlanta. The Royals will host the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Kansas City will start Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA). Texas will start Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA)

India and Frazier hit two-run homers to rally Royals to 6-2 win over the White Sox

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The construction cranes that have been working on a new stadium for the Kansas Jayhawks the past two years might just as well be emblematic of the program as a whole.

No longer a downtrodden eyesore, the Jayhawks are suddenly competitive again, even if they remain a work in progress.

The vast majority of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has been finished, including the east side and end zones, though the west side stands from the old facility will remain until the next offseason. In much the same way, the Jayhawks have become Big 12 contenders under Lance Leipold, though they showed during a 5-7 finish last year that they are still building.

“As we come into this stadium,” Leipold said ahead of Saturday night's opener against Fresno State, “we need our fanbase to be there as well, to truly make it impactful. We need people there to do it.

"Now, on the flip side, it's our responsibility to play a brand — a style — of effective football that people want to come and see," Leipold continued, "and create a game-day environment that is special, that people want to partake in.”

After back-to-back bowl games, and going 9-4 two years ago, Kansas slid a bit last year, a season of high expectations that was sullied by a spectacularly poor start. The Jayhawks lost five of their first six games while playing home games at Children's Mercy Park, the home of MLS club Sporting Kansas City, and Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs — which is just across the state line in Missouri, adding to the homeless feeling Kansas no doubt felt.

But the Jayhawks finished with a flurry, beating ranked foes Iowa State, Colorado and BYU in consecutive weeks. And while they failed to make a bowl game, they have not only confidence but momentum as they head into a new season.

“This program is now relevant,” Leipold said.

The Jayhawks have a stadium to reflect it, too.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has been labeled a Heisman Trophy candidate and a bust, a spectacular athlete who is capable of doing just about anything and an injury-prone QB who struggles with his decision-making. The reality is probably somewhere in between, but one thing is certain: If Daniels has a big final season in Lawrence, so will the Jayhawks.

Daniel Hishaw Jr. is first in line to replace Devin Neal, the school's departed career rushing record-holder, but he has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Iowa transfer Leshon Williams, who only played three games last season because of his own injury troubles, will also get plenty of reps in the backfield.

One of the big unknowns in Lawrence is who will replace the top four wide receivers from last year. Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Albany transfer Levi Wentz have gotten rave reviews from Kansas wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel, while Columbia transfer Bryson Canty and Ball State transfer Cam Pickett could start games as well.

Jim Zebrowski was promoted to offensive coordinator after Jeff Grimes left for the same job at Wisconsin, while D.K. McDonald has taken over the defense following the retirement of longtime coordinator Brian Borland.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The construction cranes that have been working on a new stadium for the Kansas Jayhawks the past two years might just as well be emblematic of the program as a whole.No longer a downtrodden eyesore, the Jayhawks are suddenly competitive again, even if they remain a work in progress.Just like the stadium.The vast majority of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has been finished, including the east side and end zones, though the west side stands from the old facility will remain until the next offseason. In much the same way, the Jayhawks have become Big 12 contenders under Lance Leipold, though they showed during a 5-7 finish last year that they are still building.“As we come into this stadium,” Leipold said ahead of Saturday night's opener against Fresno State, “we need our fanbase to be there as well, to truly make it impactful. We need people there to do it."Now, on the flip side, it's our responsibility to play a brand — a style — of effective football that people want to come and see," Leipold continued, "and create a game-day environment that is special, that people want to partake in.”After back-to-back bowl games, and going 9-4 two years ago, Kansas slid a bit last year, a season of high expectations that was sullied by a spectacularly poor start. The Jayhawks lost five of their first six games while playing home games at Children's Mercy Park, the home of MLS club Sporting Kansas City, and Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs — which is just across the state line in Missouri, adding to the homeless feeling Kansas no doubt felt.But the Jayhawks finished with a flurry, beating ranked foes Iowa State, Colorado and BYU in consecutive weeks. And while they failed to make a bowl game, they have not only confidence but momentum as they head into a new season.“This program is now relevant,” Leipold said.The Jayhawks have a stadium to reflect it, too.<h2>JD6 is back</h2>Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has been labeled a Heisman Trophy candidate and a bust, a spectacular athlete who is capable of doing just about anything and an injury-prone QB who struggles with his decision-making. The reality is probably somewhere in between, but one thing is certain: If Daniels has a big final season in Lawrence, so will the Jayhawks.<h2>Running back room</h2>Daniel Hishaw Jr. is first in line to replace Devin Neal, the school's departed career rushing record-holder, but he has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Iowa transfer Leshon Williams, who only played three games last season because of his own injury troubles, will also get plenty of reps in the backfield.<h2>What about the wideouts</h2>One of the big unknowns in Lawrence is who will replace the top four wide receivers from last year. Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Albany transfer Levi Wentz have gotten rave reviews from Kansas wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel, while Columbia transfer Bryson Canty and Ball State transfer Cam Pickett could start games as well.<h2>Coaching turnover</h2>Jim Zebrowski was promoted to offensive coordinator after Jeff Grimes left for the same job at Wisconsin, while D.K. McDonald has taken over the defense following the retirement of longtime coordinator Brian Borland.<h2>Schedule situation</h2>

Kansas Jayhawks' new stadium symbolizes program's resurgence, though work on both still remains

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State fans placed quarterback Avery Johnson on a pedestal before he arrived on campus. He was the top recruit who decided to stay home and play for the in-state school, and he was expected to lead the Wildcats to Big 12 greatness.

There were games last year in which he did exactly that. There also were games in which he fell right off that pedestal.

The question now, as the No. 17 Wildcats prepare to open the season against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, is whether the junior QB can play consistently at an elite level. Whether coach Chris Klieman wants to acknowledge it or not, the chances of Kansas State playing for a conference title this season rest largely on Johnson's shoulders.

“He's doing a really good job of holding other people accountable. Holding himself accountable,” Klieman said. “He's saying, ‘I’ve got to continue to improve that relationship with these wideouts, or other tight ends or running backs.' He's never satisfied, and that is something that I really appreciate about Avery.”

To be clear: Johnson had an excellent first season as a starter. He threw for 2,712 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he ran for another 605 yards and seven scores. And he led the Wildcats to a 9-4 finish, which included a bowl win over Rutgers — the fourth straight season Kansas State has finished with at least eight wins.

Yet among those losses was a 38-9 rout at BYU in which he threw a pair of picks, a loss to Houston in which he threw two more, and a late-season loss to the Cyclones that allowed them — rather than Kansas State — to play for a Big 12 championship.

The experience that Johnson gained from those setbacks has proven to be invaluable, though.

“I think he's probably more comfortable in his own skin, in his own ability,” Kansas State offensive coordinator Matt Wells said. “'I don't have to be this certain type of player. I don't need to listen to the media or somebody ask me about being a certain prototypical blank-kind of quarterback. I'm good when I run. I'm good when I throw it.' I think he's further along in coverage recognition. I think he's further along in his ability to dissect what a defense is doing. That takes time.”

The time has come to put it to the test. The Wildcats open against Iowa State in a Top 25 showdown in Ireland that could play a big factor in deciding who plays for the Big 12 title come the end of the season.

Kansas State lost running back D.J. Giddens to the NFL, but Dylan Edwards is back, and he showed last season the kind of game-breaking speed and ability that made him a four-star recruit. He had 224 yards total and three touchdowns in the Rate Bowl.

Jayce Brown is back after catching 47 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns, but the Wildcats seldom got production from the rest of their wide receivers last year. Purdue transfer Jaron Tibbs and Boston College transfer Jerand Bradley should help.

The school that produced second-round draft pick Ben Sinnott two years keeps churning out tight ends. Garrett Oakley, Will Swanson and Will Anciaux combined to catch 11 TD passes last season, and now they will be joined by Linkon Cure, who many recruiting services labeled the best tight end in this year's recruiting class.

Austin Romaine was largely overlooked coming out of high school, but the middle linebacker has emerged as one of the best in the nation. He was second-team All-Big 12 last year and is on the watch list for the Butkus and Nagurski awards this year.

The first four weeks of the season will set the tone for Kansas State. After playing in Ireland, the Wildcats return home to face North Dakota, then face the tricky triple-option of Army. After a short week comes a Friday night trip to Arizona on Sept. 12. Trips to Baylor and Kansas await but the Wildcats get TCU, Texas Tech and Colorado at home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755521273725.jpeg" alt="Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State fans placed quarterback Avery Johnson on a pedestal before he arrived on campus. He was the top recruit who decided to stay home and play for the in-state school, and he was expected to lead the Wildcats to Big 12 greatness.There were games last year in which he did exactly that. There also were games in which he fell right off that pedestal.The question now, as the No. 17 Wildcats prepare to open the season against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, is whether the junior QB can play consistently at an elite level. Whether coach Chris Klieman wants to acknowledge it or not, the chances of Kansas State playing for a conference title this season rest largely on Johnson's shoulders.“He's doing a really good job of holding other people accountable. Holding himself accountable,” Klieman said. “He's saying, ‘I’ve got to continue to improve that relationship with these wideouts, or other tight ends or running backs.' He's never satisfied, and that is something that I really appreciate about Avery.”To be clear: Johnson had an excellent first season as a starter. He threw for 2,712 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he ran for another 605 yards and seven scores. And he led the Wildcats to a 9-4 finish, which included a bowl win over Rutgers — the fourth straight season Kansas State has finished with at least eight wins.Yet among those losses was a 38-9 rout at BYU in which he threw a pair of picks, a loss to Houston in which he threw two more, and a late-season loss to the Cyclones that allowed them — rather than Kansas State — to play for a Big 12 championship.The experience that Johnson gained from those setbacks has proven to be invaluable, though.“I think he's probably more comfortable in his own skin, in his own ability,” Kansas State offensive coordinator Matt Wells said. “'I don't have to be this certain type of player. I don't need to listen to the media or somebody ask me about being a certain prototypical blank-kind of quarterback. I'm good when I run. I'm good when I throw it.' I think he's further along in coverage recognition. I think he's further along in his ability to dissect what a defense is doing. That takes time.”The time has come to put it to the test. The Wildcats open against Iowa State in a Top 25 showdown in Ireland that could play a big factor in deciding who plays for the Big 12 title come the end of the season.<h2>Backfield star</h2>Kansas State lost running back D.J. Giddens to the NFL, but Dylan Edwards is back, and he showed last season the kind of game-breaking speed and ability that made him a four-star recruit. He had 224 yards total and three touchdowns in the Rate Bowl.<h2>Help at wideout</h2>Jayce Brown is back after catching 47 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns, but the Wildcats seldom got production from the rest of their wide receivers last year. Purdue transfer Jaron Tibbs and Boston College transfer Jerand Bradley should help.<h2>Tight end U</h2>The school that produced second-round draft pick Ben Sinnott two years keeps churning out tight ends. Garrett Oakley, Will Swanson and Will Anciaux combined to catch 11 TD passes last season, and now they will be joined by Linkon Cure, who many recruiting services labeled the best tight end in this year's recruiting class.<h2>Middle of the defense</h2>Austin Romaine was largely overlooked coming out of high school, but the middle linebacker has emerged as one of the best in the nation. He was second-team All-Big 12 last year and is on the watch list for the Butkus and Nagurski awards this year.<h2>Schedule situation</h2>The first four weeks of the season will set the tone for Kansas State. After playing in Ireland, the Wildcats return home to face North Dakota, then face the tricky triple-option of Army. After a short week comes a Friday night trip to Arizona on Sept. 12. Trips to Baylor and Kansas await but the Wildcats get TCU, Texas Tech and Colorado at home.

Kansas State's Avery Johnson faces high expectations as Wildcats open season in Ireland

CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games. Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever in one season and the longest in the majors since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 2021. This time, Spencer Steer’s sacrifice bunt in the 10th advanced designated runner TJ Friedl to third. After intentional walks to Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson loaded the bases, Hays laced a single to down the third-base line for his second career walk-off hit.

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. After sitting out a 24-24 tie with Miami last week, Williams came out firing against Buffalo in his first chance to operate coach Ben Johnson’s offense during a game. The first pick in the 2024 draft led a 92-yard TD drive to start the game. Williams hit on six of his first seven throws, then left after the second possession. He finished 6 of 10 for 102 yards.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler's latest victory came with flair. He rallied from a four-shot deficit in the BMW Championship against Robert MacIntyre. Clinging to a one-shot lead, Scheffler chipped in from 82 feet on the 17th hole for a birdie that all but sealed his fifth victory of the year. Scheffler shot 67 at Caves Valley. He turned a four-shot deficit into a two-shot victory. And he's the first player since Tiger Woods to win five-plus times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years. Harry Hall was the only player to move into the top 30 to reach the Tour Championship.

BOSTON (AP) — Marlins right fielder Dane Myers felt like a fan at Fenway Park was heckling him beyond what was appropriate. The verbal abuse before he hit a tying homer in the ninth inning to help Miami rally past the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Myers said the heckling began in the eighth when the Red Sox led 3-2 and continued in the ninth, after he homered and rookie Jakob Marsee followed with a two-run shot to put the Marlins on top. Myers said he yelled back at the fan in the ninth before security workers intervened and removed the heckler.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee may have made the catch of the year. Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz drove a pitch to deep right-center and Lee made a play that created a buzz Sunday on social media as San Francisco beat the Rays 7-1. Lee ran to his left and while sliding on his left leg, the baseball bounced out of his glove. The ball traveled to his his left thigh and rolled down to his left calf before it popped up and he pinned it between his knees and snagged the ball with is glove.

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown last season. A second-round pick in 2022, Metchie missed his rookie season while being treated for leukemia. Bryant had nine catches for 86 yards last season in Las Vegas. He spent his first four seasons in Cleveland. He averaged 22 receptions and 198 yards receiving per season with the Browns.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Akie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Sunday at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory in The Standard Portland Classic. Akie Iwai capped the bogey-free round with birdies on the final two holes, running in an 18-footer on the last before Chisato rushed on the green and sprayed her with champagne. The 23-year-old Japanese player broke through in her first season on the LPGA Tour after winning six times on the JLPGA Tour. She had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico. On Sunday, Chisato Iwai shot a 64 to tie for third, five strokes back.

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Jon Rahm successfully defended his LIV Golf season points title Sunday without winning an event all year, closing with an 11-under 60 before losing a playoff to Sebastian Munoz on the first extra hole in the Indianapolis event. Munoz won two days after becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey. The Colombian player birdied the final two holes in regulation for a 65 to match Rahm at 22 under at The Club at Chatham Hills. Rahm also lost on the first extra hole last week outside Chicago, Munoz beat the Spanish star won with a birdie on the par-4 18th in the playoff. Rahm took the season points title from Joaquin Niemann, a five-time winner this season.

In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt, the late seven-time champion who amassed 76 Cup Series victories in a Hall of Fame career, was the last Richard Childress Racing driver to win consecutive Cup races at the 0.75-mile oval in Richmond, Virginia. The comparisons to Earnhardt and charges of nepotism have dogged Dillon since the grandson of team owner Richard Childress was tabbed 11 years ago to drive the car number synonymous with a NASCAR icon.

SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, who already had her jersey retired and a street in Seattle named after her, had a statue erected in her honor outside Climage Pledge Arena on Sunday morning. Bird, 44, is the Storm’s career scoring leader and the WNBA's all-time assists leader with 3,234 assists across a career that spans three decades. The 13-time All-Star also won four WNBA championships in Seattle. She joins former Supersonics player and coach Lenny Wilkens as the only people to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena.

INTERLEAGUE Final Miami 5 Boston 3 Final Atlanta 5 Cleveland 4 Final N.Y. Yankees 8 St. Louis 4 Final San Francisco 7 Tampa Bay 1 Final N.Y. Mets 7 Seattle 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Minnesota 8 Detroit 1 Final Texas 10 Toronto 4 Final Kansas City 6 Chicago White Sox 2 Final Baltimore 12 Houston 0 Final L.A. Angels 11 Athletics 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Philadelphia 11 Washington 9 Final Cincinnati 3 Milwaukee 2 Final Chicago Cubs 4 Pittsburgh 3 Final Colorado 6 Arizona 5 Final L.A. Dodgers 5 San Diego 4

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON Final Jacksonville 17 New Orleans 17 Final Chicago 38 Buffalo 0

<figure>
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 </figure>CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games. Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever in one season and the longest in the majors since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 2021. This time, Spencer Steer’s sacrifice bunt in the 10th advanced designated runner TJ Friedl to third. After intentional walks to Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson loaded the bases, Hays laced a single to down the third-base line for his second career walk-off hit.CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. After sitting out a 24-24 tie with Miami last week, Williams came out firing against Buffalo in his first chance to operate coach Ben Johnson’s offense during a game. The first pick in the 2024 draft led a 92-yard TD drive to start the game. Williams hit on six of his first seven throws, then left after the second possession. He finished 6 of 10 for 102 yards.OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler's latest victory came with flair. He rallied from a four-shot deficit in the BMW Championship against Robert MacIntyre. Clinging to a one-shot lead, Scheffler chipped in from 82 feet on the 17th hole for a birdie that all but sealed his fifth victory of the year. Scheffler shot 67 at Caves Valley. He turned a four-shot deficit into a two-shot victory. And he's the first player since Tiger Woods to win five-plus times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years. Harry Hall was the only player to move into the top 30 to reach the Tour Championship.BOSTON (AP) — Marlins right fielder Dane Myers felt like a fan at Fenway Park was heckling him beyond what was appropriate. The verbal abuse before he hit a tying homer in the ninth inning to help Miami rally past the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Myers said the heckling began in the eighth when the Red Sox led 3-2 and continued in the ninth, after he homered and rookie Jakob Marsee followed with a two-run shot to put the Marlins on top. Myers said he yelled back at the fan in the ninth before security workers intervened and removed the heckler.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee may have made the catch of the year. Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz drove a pitch to deep right-center and Lee made a play that created a buzz Sunday on social media as San Francisco beat the Rays 7-1. Lee ran to his left and while sliding on his left leg, the baseball bounced out of his glove. The ball traveled to his his left thigh and rolled down to his left calf before it popped up and he pinned it between his knees and snagged the ball with is glove.The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown last season. A second-round pick in 2022, Metchie missed his rookie season while being treated for leukemia. Bryant had nine catches for 86 yards last season in Las Vegas. He spent his first four seasons in Cleveland. He averaged 22 receptions and 198 yards receiving per season with the Browns.PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Akie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Sunday at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory in The Standard Portland Classic. Akie Iwai capped the bogey-free round with birdies on the final two holes, running in an 18-footer on the last before Chisato rushed on the green and sprayed her with champagne. The 23-year-old Japanese player broke through in her first season on the LPGA Tour after winning six times on the JLPGA Tour. She had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico. On Sunday, Chisato Iwai shot a 64 to tie for third, five strokes back.WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Jon Rahm successfully defended his LIV Golf season points title Sunday without winning an event all year, closing with an 11-under 60 before losing a playoff to Sebastian Munoz on the first extra hole in the Indianapolis event. Munoz won two days after becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey. The Colombian player birdied the final two holes in regulation for a 65 to match Rahm at 22 under at The Club at Chatham Hills. Rahm also lost on the first extra hole last week outside Chicago, Munoz beat the Spanish star won with a birdie on the par-4 18th in the playoff. Rahm took the season points title from Joaquin Niemann, a five-time winner this season.In his playoff-clinching victory at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon shared some NASCAR history on the venerable short track with the most famous driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt, the late seven-time champion who amassed 76 Cup Series victories in a Hall of Fame career, was the last Richard Childress Racing driver to win consecutive Cup races at the 0.75-mile oval in Richmond, Virginia. The comparisons to Earnhardt and charges of nepotism have dogged Dillon since the grandson of team owner Richard Childress was tabbed 11 years ago to drive the car number synonymous with a NASCAR icon.SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, who already had her jersey retired and a street in Seattle named after her, had a statue erected in her honor outside Climage Pledge Arena on Sunday morning. Bird, 44, is the Storm’s career scoring leader and the WNBA's all-time assists leader with 3,234 assists across a career that spans three decades. The 13-time All-Star also won four WNBA championships in Seattle. She joins former Supersonics player and coach Lenny Wilkens as the only people to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena.FinalsINTERLEAGUE Final Miami 5 Boston 3 Final Atlanta 5 Cleveland 4 Final N.Y. Yankees 8 St. Louis 4 Final San Francisco 7 Tampa Bay 1 Final N.Y. Mets 7 Seattle 3AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Minnesota 8 Detroit 1 Final Texas 10 Toronto 4 Final Kansas City 6 Chicago White Sox 2 Final Baltimore 12 Houston 0 Final L.A. Angels 11 Athletics 5NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Philadelphia 11 Washington 9 Final Cincinnati 3 Milwaukee 2 Final Chicago Cubs 4 Pittsburgh 3 Final Colorado 6 Arizona 5 Final L.A. Dodgers 5 San Diego 4NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON Final Jacksonville 17 New Orleans 17 Final Chicago 38 Buffalo 0

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years.

The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox since the start of last season, including a four-game sweep of Chicago n May.

Cameron (7-5) set the Royals rookie record at Kauffman Stadium by running his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings early on. And when Lenyn Sosa homered off him with two outs in the fourth, Cameron set down the next four batters.

Cameron loaded the bases with one out in the fifth, but John Schreiber came in and got Sosa to line into an inning-ending double play.

Carlos Estévez struck out the side in the ninth, finishing 3 2/3 scoreless innings by the Royals bullpen and earning his 31st save.

Aaron Civale (3-8) gave up three straight singles in the first as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead. He allowed one more hit until the fourth, when Perez sent a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall to make it 2-1.

KC's Adam Frazier hit a two-out RBI double in the sixth.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by second base umpire Tom Hanahan in the fifth after Kyle Isbel was thrown out trying to steal second. Quatraro was angry that the White Sox were not called for blocking the bag. It took crew chief Todd Tichenor to get the skipper back to the dugout.

The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.

RHP Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA) starts Saturday night for Chicago. RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) makes his first start for Kansas City since July 6, when he pitched well before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755353276618.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years.The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox since the start of last season, including a four-game sweep of Chicago n May.Cameron (7-5) set the Royals rookie record at Kauffman Stadium by running his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings early on. And when Lenyn Sosa homered off him with two outs in the fourth, Cameron set down the next four batters.Cameron loaded the bases with one out in the fifth, but John Schreiber came in and got Sosa to line into an inning-ending double play.Carlos Estévez struck out the side in the ninth, finishing 3 2/3 scoreless innings by the Royals bullpen and earning his 31st save.Aaron Civale (3-8) gave up three straight singles in the first as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead. He allowed one more hit until the fourth, when Perez sent a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall to make it 2-1.KC's Adam Frazier hit a two-out RBI double in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by second base umpire Tom Hanahan in the fifth after Kyle Isbel was thrown out trying to steal second. Quatraro was angry that the White Sox were not called for blocking the bag. It took crew chief Todd Tichenor to get the skipper back to the dugout.<h2>Key stat</h2>The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.<h2>Up next</h2>RHP Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA) starts Saturday night for Chicago. RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) makes his first start for Kansas City since July 6, when he pitched well before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals continue dominance over White Sox with 3-1 victory

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold looked the part of a franchise quarterback in his first appearance at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in a preseason game on Friday night.

Darnold,&nbsp;who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.

Darnold, who signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle in the offseason, made good use of both his legs and his tight ends during his sole series. He had no issues rolling out to either his left or right, locating tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo for short passes, as well as fullback Robbie Ouzts and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for deeper completions.

“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” Darnold said. “And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November, December already out there in the rain.”

Backup quarterback Drew Lock also impressed in relief of Darnold on a slippery Seattle evening, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jake Bobo, and completing 10 of 12 passes for 129 yards. Coach Mike Macdonald was particularly complimentary of Bobo’s performance.

“This guy’s a Seahawk, man,” Macdonald said of Bobo, “The way he operates and goes and attacks the football."

Running backs Zach Charbonnet and Damien Martinez each added touchdowns on the ground in the first and third quarters, respectively.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, did not play quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and other starters from the team that fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl.

Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew found tight end Robert Tonyan for a 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

The Seahawks’ defense in large part held strong, limiting the Chiefs’ reserves to three points in the second half. Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore, though, did return a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

“Now, we’re chasing perfection as much as you can’t obtain it,” safety Julian Love said. “That’s kind of what we’re trying to make the standard on defense.”

After rushing for the fifth-fewest yards as a team in 2024, the Seahawks have made it their prerogative to be more effective on the ground in 2025. They demonstrated on Friday, racking up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries. Five different players rushed for at least 30 yards.

“The backs ran really hard,” Macdonald said. “Every back today, I thought, ran the ball hard and going forward, how we finish plays, I can’t wait to watch it.”

Since&nbsp;Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.

Barner is the more veteran player, with 30 catches and 245 receiving yards under his belt from last season. But Arroyo, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been more productive in the preseason. He has four catches for 33 yards through two exhibition games.

Seahawks: Visit the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 23.

Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755353179088.jpeg" alt="Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold looked the part of a franchise quarterback in his first appearance at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in a preseason game on Friday night.Darnold,&nbsp;who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.Darnold, who signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle in the offseason, made good use of both his legs and his tight ends during his sole series. He had no issues rolling out to either his left or right, locating tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo for short passes, as well as fullback Robbie Ouzts and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for deeper completions.“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” Darnold said. “And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November, December already out there in the rain.”Backup quarterback Drew Lock also impressed in relief of Darnold on a slippery Seattle evening, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jake Bobo, and completing 10 of 12 passes for 129 yards. Coach Mike Macdonald was particularly complimentary of Bobo’s performance.“This guy’s a Seahawk, man,” Macdonald said of Bobo, “The way he operates and goes and attacks the football."Running backs Zach Charbonnet and Damien Martinez each added touchdowns on the ground in the first and third quarters, respectively.The Chiefs, meanwhile, did not play quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and other starters from the team that fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl.Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew found tight end Robert Tonyan for a 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.The Seahawks’ defense in large part held strong, limiting the Chiefs’ reserves to three points in the second half. Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore, though, did return a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.“Now, we’re chasing perfection as much as you can’t obtain it,” safety Julian Love said. “That’s kind of what we’re trying to make the standard on defense.”<h2>Scampering Seahawks</h2>After rushing for the fifth-fewest yards as a team in 2024, the Seahawks have made it their prerogative to be more effective on the ground in 2025. They demonstrated on Friday, racking up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries. Five different players rushed for at least 30 yards.“The backs ran really hard,” Macdonald said. “Every back today, I thought, ran the ball hard and going forward, how we finish plays, I can’t wait to watch it.”<h2>Tight end time</h2>Since&nbsp;Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.Barner is the more veteran player, with 30 catches and 245 receiving yards under his belt from last season. But Arroyo, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been more productive in the preseason. He has four catches for 33 yards through two exhibition games.<h2>Up next</h2>Seahawks: Visit the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 23.Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

Sam Darnold impresses in preseason debut with Seattle Seahawks, win against Kansas City Chiefs

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA has fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game over a sign-stealing scandal. The scandal has affected the program for nearly two years, including its 2023 national championship season. The NCAA found overwhelming evidence of a cover-up by Wolverines staff. They considered a multiyear postseason ban but decided against it to avoid penalizing current athletes. The penalties include financial fines, recruiting restrictions, and show-cause orders for involved staff. Former coach Jim Harbaugh and others face significant consequences for their roles in the scheme.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have matched their franchise record with 13 consecutive wins. On Friday night, they rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. The Brewers last achieved this streak in 1987. Christian Yelich, who hit two homers and drove in five runs, called it a special win. The Brewers lead MLB with a 77-44 record, six games ahead of Toronto. They're also nine games ahead in the NL Central. Yelich played with a bat honoring former announcer Bob Uecker, who passed away in January. Manager Pat Murphy believes Uecker is still watching over them.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a tight race in the NL West. The Padres came into Dodger Stadium on Friday night with a one-game lead over the Dodgers. This was the latest the Padres had led the division since September 2010. The Dodgers had been in first place since April 27. The Dodgers won 3-2, snapping a four-game losing streak and tying for first place. The Padres' five-game winning streak ended. The teams meet five more times over the next nine days. Both managers are focused on playing well and moving past previous tensions.

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Sebastian Munoz has shot the third sub-60 score in LIV Golf history and is the first to post a 59 in a round that included a double bogey. Munoz leads LIV Golf Indianapolis at the par-71 The Club at Chatham Hills. Dustin Johnson is three strokes back. He joins Joaquin Niemann, who shot a 59 at the LIV Golf Mayakoba event in the first round of the 2024 season. Bryson DeChambeau has the LIV Golf low round of 58 at Greenbrier. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, are the only players in the top 10 who have yet to win this year on the LIV Golf tour.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre has the largest 36-hole in the BMW Championship in 10 years. MacIntyre shot a bogey-free 64 at Caves Valley and stretched his lead to five shots over Scottie Scheffler. Only the top 10 players on the leaderboard were within 10 shots of him. Scheffler played in the afternoon and wanted to stay in range. He had to settle for six pars at the end but still played bogey-free and shot 65. He'll be in the last group with MacIntyre in the third round. Ludvig Aberg also shot 64 and was six shots behind the Scotsman.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is back in the NFL, just a little earlier than the well-traveled quarterback would have preferred. Bridgewater's initial plan this season was to coach Northwestern High School in Miami this fall, then explore his options of returning to the league as he did a year ago when he led the Bulls to a state title and signed as a backup in Detroit. Instead, Bridgewater was suspended from coaching for self-reporting potentially impermissible benefits to Northwestern players. The 32-year-old Bridgewater still keeps in touch with the high school team but is also happy to be in Tampa Bay, where he brings a veteran presence to a quarterback room led by Baker Mayfield.

Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College. She claims they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete. Her lawsuit argues the NCAA’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports lacks legal grounds. The claim states the NCAA is not a governmental organization and doesn’t have jurisdiction over Pennsylvania state law or Title IX. Parts was removed from the team on Feb. 6, the day the NCAA issued its new policy. Swarthmore reinstated her on April 11. The NCAA and Swarthmore have not commented on the lawsuit.

HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young had to move past his last start. In dropping to 0-6, Young saw his ERA increase to 6.70 through the first 10 starts of his major league career after allowing six runs over three innings against the Athletics on Aug. 9. Young bounced back and nearly made history on Friday night. The 26-year old was four outs from throwing the first perfect game in Orioles history before former teammate Ramon Urias’ bouncer to the left of the mound spoiled his bid.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati on Friday night after missing about 2 1/2 weeks. The Brewers rallied for their 13th straight victory to match the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Brewers won their first 13 games in 1987. The rookie threw 54 pitches giving up five earned runs. He hit a batter and then walked three straight before being pulled in a seven-run inning for the Reds.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo is showing it belongs at the tournament, thanks in part to slugger-pitcher Joe Guiletti. Joe threw 3 1/3 hitless innings when South Carolina made its world series debut Thursday against Braintree, Massachusetts. With the bases loaded in the second inning, he also smoked a line drive to left-center field that cleared the fence for a grand slam, giving his club an 8-0 lead. South Carolina went on to win 13-0 as blowouts and shutouts were common in opening games of the tournament.

INTERLEAGUEFinal Atlanta 2 Cleveland 0Final Boston 2 Miami 1Final Seattle 11 N.Y. Mets 9Final N.Y. Yankees 4 St. Louis 3Final Tampa Bay 7 San Francisco 6

AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Toronto 6 Texas 5Final Baltimore 7 Houston 0Final Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 1Final Detroit 7 Minnesota 0Final Athletics 10 L.A. Angels 3

NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Pittsburgh 3 Chicago Cubs 2Final Philadelphia 6 Washington 2Final Milwaukee 10 Cincinnati 8Final Colorado 4 Arizona 3Final L.A. Dodgers 3 San Diego 2

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASONFinal Tennessee 23 Atlanta 20Final Seattle 33 Kansas City 16

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA has fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for a third game over a sign-stealing scandal. The scandal has affected the program for nearly two years, including its 2023 national championship season. The NCAA found overwhelming evidence of a cover-up by Wolverines staff. They considered a multiyear postseason ban but decided against it to avoid penalizing current athletes. The penalties include financial fines, recruiting restrictions, and show-cause orders for involved staff. Former coach Jim Harbaugh and others face significant consequences for their roles in the scheme.CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have matched their franchise record with 13 consecutive wins. On Friday night, they rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. The Brewers last achieved this streak in 1987. Christian Yelich, who hit two homers and drove in five runs, called it a special win. The Brewers lead MLB with a 77-44 record, six games ahead of Toronto. They're also nine games ahead in the NL Central. Yelich played with a bat honoring former announcer Bob Uecker, who passed away in January. Manager Pat Murphy believes Uecker is still watching over them.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a tight race in the NL West. The Padres came into Dodger Stadium on Friday night with a one-game lead over the Dodgers. This was the latest the Padres had led the division since September 2010. The Dodgers had been in first place since April 27. The Dodgers won 3-2, snapping a four-game losing streak and tying for first place. The Padres' five-game winning streak ended. The teams meet five more times over the next nine days. Both managers are focused on playing well and moving past previous tensions.WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Sebastian Munoz has shot the third sub-60 score in LIV Golf history and is the first to post a 59 in a round that included a double bogey. Munoz leads LIV Golf Indianapolis at the par-71 The Club at Chatham Hills. Dustin Johnson is three strokes back. He joins Joaquin Niemann, who shot a 59 at the LIV Golf Mayakoba event in the first round of the 2024 season. Bryson DeChambeau has the LIV Golf low round of 58 at Greenbrier. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, are the only players in the top 10 who have yet to win this year on the LIV Golf tour.OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre has the largest 36-hole in the BMW Championship in 10 years. MacIntyre shot a bogey-free 64 at Caves Valley and stretched his lead to five shots over Scottie Scheffler. Only the top 10 players on the leaderboard were within 10 shots of him. Scheffler played in the afternoon and wanted to stay in range. He had to settle for six pars at the end but still played bogey-free and shot 65. He'll be in the last group with MacIntyre in the third round. Ludvig Aberg also shot 64 and was six shots behind the Scotsman.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is back in the NFL, just a little earlier than the well-traveled quarterback would have preferred. Bridgewater's initial plan this season was to coach Northwestern High School in Miami this fall, then explore his options of returning to the league as he did a year ago when he led the Bulls to a state title and signed as a backup in Detroit. Instead, Bridgewater was suspended from coaching for self-reporting potentially impermissible benefits to Northwestern players. The 32-year-old Bridgewater still keeps in touch with the high school team but is also happy to be in Tampa Bay, where he brings a veteran presence to a quarterback room led by Baker Mayfield.Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College. She claims they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete. Her lawsuit argues the NCAA’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports lacks legal grounds. The claim states the NCAA is not a governmental organization and doesn’t have jurisdiction over Pennsylvania state law or Title IX. Parts was removed from the team on Feb. 6, the day the NCAA issued its new policy. Swarthmore reinstated her on April 11. The NCAA and Swarthmore have not commented on the lawsuit.HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young had to move past his last start. In dropping to 0-6, Young saw his ERA increase to 6.70 through the first 10 starts of his major league career after allowing six runs over three innings against the Athletics on Aug. 9. Young bounced back and nearly made history on Friday night. The 26-year old was four outs from throwing the first perfect game in Orioles history before former teammate Ramon Urias’ bouncer to the left of the mound spoiled his bid.CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati on Friday night after missing about 2 1/2 weeks. The Brewers rallied for their 13th straight victory to match the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Brewers won their first 13 games in 1987. The rookie threw 54 pitches giving up five earned runs. He hit a batter and then walked three straight before being pulled in a seven-run inning for the Reds.SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo is showing it belongs at the tournament, thanks in part to slugger-pitcher Joe Guiletti. Joe threw 3 1/3 hitless innings when South Carolina made its world series debut Thursday against Braintree, Massachusetts. With the bases loaded in the second inning, he also smoked a line drive to left-center field that cleared the fence for a grand slam, giving his club an 8-0 lead. South Carolina went on to win 13-0 as blowouts and shutouts were common in opening games of the tournament.FinalsINTERLEAGUEFinal Atlanta 2 Cleveland 0Final Boston 2 Miami 1Final Seattle 11 N.Y. Mets 9Final N.Y. Yankees 4 St. Louis 3Final Tampa Bay 7 San Francisco 6AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Toronto 6 Texas 5Final Baltimore 7 Houston 0Final Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 1Final Detroit 7 Minnesota 0Final Athletics 10 L.A. Angels 3NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Pittsburgh 3 Chicago Cubs 2Final Philadelphia 6 Washington 2Final Milwaukee 10 Cincinnati 8Final Colorado 4 Arizona 3Final L.A. Dodgers 3 San Diego 2NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASONFinal Tennessee 23 Atlanta 20Final Seattle 33 Kansas City 16

Saturday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

The difference
between high school sports and all other levels of sport in the
United States? Education, without a doubt. And with the focus headed
in other directions at the college level the past few years, the NFHS
is leading the way to ensure that high school sports remain focused
on the EDUCATION in education-based sports and other activity
programs.

Today, the NFHS is
launching its Protect the Purpose campaign. The goal is to help high
school students learn valuable lessons through participation in high
school athletics and activities that prepare them for successful
lives and careers. This special emphasis will help state
associations, coaches, administrators and others to keep sports
competitively balanced, minimize the risk of injury for students and
keep programs focused on education. 


While the Protect
the Purpose campaign is new, the focus on education has been the
heart and soul of the NFHS throughout its history – particularly
the NFHS Learning Center, which is now in its 18th year of providing
online education courses at www.NFHSLearn.com.  And the year-by-year
increase in the number of people taking courses is confirmation that
coaches, administrators, officials, performing arts educators,
students and parents realize the importance of making education the
top priority.

Amazingly, since
July 1 – a mere 44 days ago – more than one million courses have
been taken through the Learning Center. And the past 365 days, more
than four million courses have been accessed.                        


The response by
individuals who want to keep winning in the proper perspective
continues to rise. Two years ago at this time, 19.7 million courses
had been taken since the start of the Learning Center in 2007. Now,
that number has reached 27 million – an additional 7.3 million in
just two years!

The all-time top
five courses – all of which are free – include Concussion in
Sports (9 million), Sudden Cardiac Arrest (3.7 million), Heat Illness
Prevention (3.5 million), Concussion for Students (2 million) and
Sportsmanship (1.6 million). Combined, these five courses account for
almost 20 million of the 27 million total courses.

Perhaps the most
encouraging of these figures is the continual interest on the part of
high school students in accessing courses on the Learning Center.
While not originally designed for students, an amazing 2.6 million
different students have accessed courses over the years. These
students, who are being taught the concepts of education-based sports
and activities, become the next generation of coaches and officials!

 Students accessing
the health and safety and sportsmanship courses, among others, come
to understand their state association, the NFHS and the essence of
interscholastic sports. They recognize the values of these programs
in framing a positive direction for their lives.

The flagship course
for coaches – Fundamentals of Coaching – is the No. 1 course for
interscholastic coaches and could serve as the heartbeat to Protect
the Purpose of high school sports. With fewer and fewer coaches in
the classroom in many parts of the nation, this course is a must for
ALL coaches in a school’s athletics program.

With the
ever-present focus on sportsmanship and improving behavior in sports,
the Sportsmanship course is used by many states and schools as a
teaching tool, as well as a requirement for returning to competition
following an ejection.

With good
sportsmanship being one of most important outcomes of involvement in
education-based activity programs, perhaps appropriately, students
have taken the majority of the Sportsmanship courses in the past.
Given the decline in behavior by other groups at high school games,
this course reiterates the critical importance of positive behaviors
by everyone – parents, coaches, students, officials and others.

The Learning Center,
which offers more than 100 courses – many of which are available
free of charge – is constantly evolving to meet the needs of
coaches, administrators and others. In the past year, Coaching Mental
Wellness and CPR and AED Training have been popular and useful
courses for leaders in high school sports.

Most recently,
Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs has been added to
the slate of free offerings. Having an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP,
is essential to ensure the safety of students, staff and spectators.
This course demonstrates the purpose and importance of EAPs, explains
how to build a venue-specific EAP tailored to a school’s
activities, and provides practical steps for rehearsing and
implementing an EAP.

The NFHS received a
boost to its commitment to education three years ago when it earned
accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides
quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service
providers. It was confirmation that the NFHS is effectively providing
appropriate leadership and resources to help everyone involved with
high school education-based activity programs.

High school sports
are unique, life-changing – one of a kind. They are formative, not
performative. These after school programs complete the other half of
the educational experience, and the NFHS is committed to working with
its member state associations to Protect the Purpose of high school
sports and other activity programs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643235301160.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BY DR. KARISSA NIEHOFF NFHSThe difference
between high school sports and all other levels of sport in the
United States? Education, without a doubt. And with the focus headed
in other directions at the college level the past few years, the NFHS
is leading the way to ensure that high school sports remain focused
on the EDUCATION in education-based sports and other activity
programs.Today, the NFHS is
launching its Protect the Purpose campaign. The goal is to help high
school students learn valuable lessons through participation in high
school athletics and activities that prepare them for successful
lives and careers. This special emphasis will help state
associations, coaches, administrators and others to keep sports
competitively balanced, minimize the risk of injury for students and
keep programs focused on education. 
While the Protect
the Purpose campaign is new, the focus on education has been the
heart and soul of the NFHS throughout its history – particularly
the NFHS Learning Center, which is now in its 18th year of providing
online education courses at www.NFHSLearn.com. And the year-by-year
increase in the number of people taking courses is confirmation that
coaches, administrators, officials, performing arts educators,
students and parents realize the importance of making education the
top priority.Amazingly, since
July 1 – a mere 44 days ago – more than one million courses have
been taken through the Learning Center. And the past 365 days, more
than four million courses have been accessed. 
The response by
individuals who want to keep winning in the proper perspective
continues to rise. Two years ago at this time, 19.7 million courses
had been taken since the start of the Learning Center in 2007. Now,
that number has reached 27 million – an additional 7.3 million in
just two years!The all-time top
five courses – all of which are free – include Concussion in
Sports (9 million), Sudden Cardiac Arrest (3.7 million), Heat Illness
Prevention (3.5 million), Concussion for Students (2 million) and
Sportsmanship (1.6 million). Combined, these five courses account for
almost 20 million of the 27 million total courses.Perhaps the most
encouraging of these figures is the continual interest on the part of
high school students in accessing courses on the Learning Center.
While not originally designed for students, an amazing 2.6 million
different students have accessed courses over the years. These
students, who are being taught the concepts of education-based sports
and activities, become the next generation of coaches and officials! Students accessing
the health and safety and sportsmanship courses, among others, come
to understand their state association, the NFHS and the essence of
interscholastic sports. They recognize the values of these programs
in framing a positive direction for their lives.The flagship course
for coaches – Fundamentals of Coaching – is the No. 1 course for
interscholastic coaches and could serve as the heartbeat to Protect
the Purpose of high school sports. With fewer and fewer coaches in
the classroom in many parts of the nation, this course is a must for
ALL coaches in a school’s athletics program.With the
ever-present focus on sportsmanship and improving behavior in sports,
the Sportsmanship course is used by many states and schools as a
teaching tool, as well as a requirement for returning to competition
following an ejection.With good
sportsmanship being one of most important outcomes of involvement in
education-based activity programs, perhaps appropriately, students
have taken the majority of the Sportsmanship courses in the past.
Given the decline in behavior by other groups at high school games,
this course reiterates the critical importance of positive behaviors
by everyone – parents, coaches, students, officials and others.The Learning Center,
which offers more than 100 courses – many of which are available
free of charge – is constantly evolving to meet the needs of
coaches, administrators and others. In the past year, Coaching Mental
Wellness and CPR and AED Training have been popular and useful
courses for leaders in high school sports.Most recently,
Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs has been added to
the slate of free offerings. Having an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP,
is essential to ensure the safety of students, staff and spectators.
This course demonstrates the purpose and importance of EAPs, explains
how to build a venue-specific EAP tailored to a school’s
activities, and provides practical steps for rehearsing and
implementing an EAP.The NFHS received a
boost to its commitment to education three years ago when it earned
accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides
quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service
providers. It was confirmation that the NFHS is effectively providing
appropriate leadership and resources to help everyone involved with
high school education-based activity programs.High school sports
are unique, life-changing – one of a kind. They are formative, not
performative. These after school programs complete the other half of
the educational experience, and the NFHS is committed to working with
its member state associations to Protect the Purpose of high school
sports and other activity programs.

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KANSAS CITY -- In need of some pitching reinforcements after a taxing August so far, the Royals will welcome&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen&nbsp;back to their rotation this weekend against the White Sox, with the veteran righty scheduled to come off the 15-day injured list and start Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Rookie&nbsp;Ryan Bergert&nbsp;will stay in the rotation, manager Matt Quatraro said before the Royals’&nbsp;8-7 loss&nbsp;to the Nationals on Wednesday, while&nbsp;Bailey Falter&nbsp;will move to the bullpen. The Royals will make a corresponding move when Lorenzen officially comes off the IL on Saturday.

“Just trying to put the best rotation out there right now and also give us the best chance to match up out of the ‘pen and give us a little depth,” Quatraro said of Falter’s transition to the bullpen.

Bergert and Falter&nbsp;were two of the pitchers the Royals acquired at the Trade Deadline, with Bergert (and righty Stephen Kolek, who is in Triple-A) coming from the Padres and Falter from the Pirates. Both immediately slotted into the Royals’ rotation because of the three starters on the injured list at the time in Lorenzen, Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic.

With Lorenzen returning, the Royals believe Bergert is their best option to keep in the rotation between him and Falter. Bergert has allowed four runs in 11 1/3 innings across his two starts, with 10 strikeouts and three walks.

While the 25-year-old Bergert still has three option years remaining (including this year), what he has shown in his two starts -- from his composure to his stuff -- earned him more chances in the rotation.

“He’s throwing the ball exceptionally well,” Quatraro said. “We’re really happy with that. We think he merits continuing to get starts.”

Falter, meanwhile, has allowed nine runs in eight innings across two starts, with seven strikeouts and five walks. After his four-inning outing on Monday night against the Nationals --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/salvador-perez-kyle-isbel-homers-lift-royals-over-nationals" target="_blank">a comeback win for the Royals</a>&nbsp;-- Falter said he’s “not the biggest fan of” his secondary stuff right now and sees room for improvement with his stuff and command.

The Royals certainly aren’t giving up on Falter; the team’s vision for the 28-year-old is part of the reason why the club acquired him to help this year and in the future. But the reason Falter is going to the bullpen instead of staying stretched out in Triple-A as part of the Royals’ pitching depth is because he’s out of MLB options. He’ll make the transition to the bullpen, something he hasn’t done since 2023 and consistently since ‘21, his rookie year with the Phillies.

The move reflects the urgency of the Royals needing to win as many games as possible to stay in contention in the&nbsp;American League Wild Card&nbsp;mix. They now sit 4 1/2 games back of the third Wild Card spot after Wednesday’s loss, a frustrating game they let slip away. The Royals were trailing 5-0 after the top of the first inning, when Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam off starter&nbsp;Seth Lugo, but they came back to tie the game, 7-7, by the eighth. For all the runs the Royals did score Wednesday, they were left thinking about all the opportunities they let pass by, going 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position.

“The scoreboard says it all,” Vinnie Pasquantino said. “... We just didn’t have enough today.”

Lugo allowed seven runs (six earned) across four innings and has now walked four batters in three of his past four starts. He said he wasn’t feeling the finger inflammation he was dealing with earlier this season, but his command has been off since the All-Star break.

“It’s completely turned the corner,” Lugo said. “I feel good. I just need to execute better.”

Lorenzen has been on the IL since July 14 with a left oblique strain, an injury sustained while he was dealing with an illness right before the All-Star break. What was originally thought to be a short stint extended into August because of lingering symptoms, but Lorenzen made two rehab starts with Double-A Northwest Arkansas over the past week.

On Sunday, he allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, throwing 85 pitches. The results were not as important as Lorenzen pitching into the sixth inning and feeling like he was healthy enough to get back into the Royals’ rotation.

“I feel good,” said Lorenzen, who has a 4.61 ERA in 18 starts with the Royals this year. “I just need to iron out some skill stuff from taking that much time off, only throwing in ‘pens. Just getting some bad habits out of my system, which I felt like accomplished [Sunday]. I feel back to 100%.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751884081285.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</figcaption>
 </figure>Anne Rogers MLB.comKANSAS CITY -- In need of some pitching reinforcements after a taxing August so far, the Royals will welcome&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen&nbsp;back to their rotation this weekend against the White Sox, with the veteran righty scheduled to come off the 15-day injured list and start Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.Rookie&nbsp;Ryan Bergert&nbsp;will stay in the rotation, manager Matt Quatraro said before the Royals’&nbsp;8-7 loss&nbsp;to the Nationals on Wednesday, while&nbsp;Bailey Falter&nbsp;will move to the bullpen. The Royals will make a corresponding move when Lorenzen officially comes off the IL on Saturday.“Just trying to put the best rotation out there right now and also give us the best chance to match up out of the ‘pen and give us a little depth,” Quatraro said of Falter’s transition to the bullpen.Bergert and Falter&nbsp;were two of the pitchers the Royals acquired at the Trade Deadline, with Bergert (and righty Stephen Kolek, who is in Triple-A) coming from the Padres and Falter from the Pirates. Both immediately slotted into the Royals’ rotation because of the three starters on the injured list at the time in Lorenzen, Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic.With Lorenzen returning, the Royals believe Bergert is their best option to keep in the rotation between him and Falter. Bergert has allowed four runs in 11 1/3 innings across his two starts, with 10 strikeouts and three walks.While the 25-year-old Bergert still has three option years remaining (including this year), what he has shown in his two starts -- from his composure to his stuff -- earned him more chances in the rotation.“He’s throwing the ball exceptionally well,” Quatraro said. “We’re really happy with that. We think he merits continuing to get starts.”Falter, meanwhile, has allowed nine runs in eight innings across two starts, with seven strikeouts and five walks. After his four-inning outing on Monday night against the Nationals --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/salvador-perez-kyle-isbel-homers-lift-royals-over-nationals" target="_blank">a comeback win for the Royals</a>&nbsp;-- Falter said he’s “not the biggest fan of” his secondary stuff right now and sees room for improvement with his stuff and command.The Royals certainly aren’t giving up on Falter; the team’s vision for the 28-year-old is part of the reason why the club acquired him to help this year and in the future. But the reason Falter is going to the bullpen instead of staying stretched out in Triple-A as part of the Royals’ pitching depth is because he’s out of MLB options. He’ll make the transition to the bullpen, something he hasn’t done since 2023 and consistently since ‘21, his rookie year with the Phillies.The move reflects the urgency of the Royals needing to win as many games as possible to stay in contention in the&nbsp;American League Wild Card&nbsp;mix. They now sit 4 1/2 games back of the third Wild Card spot after Wednesday’s loss, a frustrating game they let slip away. The Royals were trailing 5-0 after the top of the first inning, when Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam off starter&nbsp;Seth Lugo, but they came back to tie the game, 7-7, by the eighth. For all the runs the Royals did score Wednesday, they were left thinking about all the opportunities they let pass by, going 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position.“The scoreboard says it all,” Vinnie Pasquantino said. “... We just didn’t have enough today.”Lugo allowed seven runs (six earned) across four innings and has now walked four batters in three of his past four starts. He said he wasn’t feeling the finger inflammation he was dealing with earlier this season, but his command has been off since the All-Star break.“It’s completely turned the corner,” Lugo said. “I feel good. I just need to execute better.”Lorenzen has been on the IL since July 14 with a left oblique strain, an injury sustained while he was dealing with an illness right before the All-Star break. What was originally thought to be a short stint extended into August because of lingering symptoms, but Lorenzen made two rehab starts with Double-A Northwest Arkansas over the past week.On Sunday, he allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, throwing 85 pitches. The results were not as important as Lorenzen pitching into the sixth inning and feeling like he was healthy enough to get back into the Royals’ rotation.“I feel good,” said Lorenzen, who has a 4.61 ERA in 18 starts with the Royals this year. “I just need to iron out some skill stuff from taking that much time off, only throwing in ‘pens. Just getting some bad habits out of my system, which I felt like accomplished [Sunday]. I feel back to 100%.”