Kansas City Royals fans have had limited options to watch their favorite team with contract disputes between the various iterations of Bally Sports and network providers. Gray Media announced Tuesday that Wichita's KWCH 12 and WIBW, its sister station in Topeka, will carry 10 regular-season games on Sundays.

The specific games have not been announced but will air on KWCH or the KSCW.&nbsp;

The move comes as the Royals reignited their fanbase last year after winning 86 games and advancing to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 World Series Championship season. Last year was also the first winning season for the franchise since 2015. The Royals lost more than 100 games in each of the 2018, 2019, and 2023 seasons.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsKansas City Royals fans have had limited options to watch their favorite team with contract disputes between the various iterations of Bally Sports and network providers. Gray Media announced Tuesday that Wichita's KWCH 12 and WIBW, its sister station in Topeka, will carry 10 regular-season games on Sundays.The specific games have not been announced but will air on KWCH or the KSCW.&nbsp;The move comes as the Royals reignited their fanbase last year after winning 86 games and advancing to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 World Series Championship season. Last year was also the first winning season for the franchise since 2015. The Royals lost more than 100 games in each of the 2018, 2019, and 2023 seasons.

KWCH and WIBW to broadcast several Royals games this summer

- Long time Administrator, Coach and Umpire Randy Wetzel joins us in the Mayo Money Management Studio to talk about his induction last weekend into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame for his 35 years of work as an NCAA Div. I baseball umpire.

- Great Bend Lady Panther basketball coach Jade Winter discusses Friday's Homecoming matchup with Liberal. She'll be joined by Senior
Jill Reimer and Junior Alyssa McCauley.

- The "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock talks everything Fort Hays State.

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Jill Reimer and Junior Alyssa McCauley.- The "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock talks everything Fort Hays State.- Wednesday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24 hours

Wednesday on Sports Day(Watch)

By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

Traveling to the eastern part of the state this past weekend, the Barton Community College men's bowling team experienced a combination of highs and lows this weekend at the NAIA West Region 1 and 2 held at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence, KS.

Competing against all four-year programs over both days, the Cougars opened the NAIA West Region weekend with a seventh-place finish in the 17-team field destructing 4,667 pins over five-individual team games.

Earning Saturday's team title was Ottawa University with 5,159 pins, besting runner-up rivals Kansas Wesleyan University by 254 pins.

Leading Barton in the 109-participant field was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/brown_cole_h7of">Cole Brown</a>'s 20th place finish tossing a five-game total 993. Brown reached the 200-platoue a trio of times finishing with an average 198.6 to go along with a team highest single game 214 coming in the middle game.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/peterson_campbell_secv">Campbell Peterson</a>&nbsp;fell five pins shy of tying for team high honors placing 22nd with a five round total 988. The freshman remained consistent over all five rolled games remaining within 18-pins of his top third game score of 205.

Rounding out Barton's top 20 finishers was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lambeth_carter_n52y">Carter Lambeth</a>'s 27th, 961. Lambeth averaged a 192.2 over his five bowled games with both of his 200-plus rounds coming in the final two contests carding a 208 and 202.

Also competing over Saturday's action was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsley_logan_zox5">Logan Lindsley</a>'s 44th five game 892,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/bastin_brayden_7nmv">Braydon Bastin</a>'s four game 694 for 70th and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsay_torrey_imf2">Torrey Lindsay</a>'s lone game of 139 for 107th.

Returning for Sunday's NAIA West Regional 2, Barton dipped sixth places over the 25-Baker games finishing 13th with a 4,520-pin count.

Hastings College claimed Sunday's title with a 25-game Baker score 5,317 with William Penn University finishing runner-up with 5,090 pins.

The Cougars will have three weeks off to prepare for the 2025 NJCAA Bowling Championships held February 27th – March 1st at the Airport Lanes in Cheektowga, New York.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Men_020125.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 1 Results</a>

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Men_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 2 Results</a>

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Men_020225.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpenCombinedMen_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region Combined Results</a>

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoTraveling to the eastern part of the state this past weekend, the Barton Community College men's bowling team experienced a combination of highs and lows this weekend at the NAIA West Region 1 and 2 held at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence, KS.Competing against all four-year programs over both days, the Cougars opened the NAIA West Region weekend with a seventh-place finish in the 17-team field destructing 4,667 pins over five-individual team games.Earning Saturday's team title was Ottawa University with 5,159 pins, besting runner-up rivals Kansas Wesleyan University by 254 pins.Leading Barton in the 109-participant field was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/brown_cole_h7of">Cole Brown</a>'s 20th place finish tossing a five-game total 993. Brown reached the 200-platoue a trio of times finishing with an average 198.6 to go along with a team highest single game 214 coming in the middle game.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/peterson_campbell_secv">Campbell Peterson</a>&nbsp;fell five pins shy of tying for team high honors placing 22nd with a five round total 988. The freshman remained consistent over all five rolled games remaining within 18-pins of his top third game score of 205.Rounding out Barton's top 20 finishers was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lambeth_carter_n52y">Carter Lambeth</a>'s 27th, 961. Lambeth averaged a 192.2 over his five bowled games with both of his 200-plus rounds coming in the final two contests carding a 208 and 202.Also competing over Saturday's action was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsley_logan_zox5">Logan Lindsley</a>'s 44th five game 892,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/bastin_brayden_7nmv">Braydon Bastin</a>'s four game 694 for 70th and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsay_torrey_imf2">Torrey Lindsay</a>'s lone game of 139 for 107th.Returning for Sunday's NAIA West Regional 2, Barton dipped sixth places over the 25-Baker games finishing 13th with a 4,520-pin count.Hastings College claimed Sunday's title with a 25-game Baker score 5,317 with William Penn University finishing runner-up with 5,090 pins.The Cougars will have three weeks off to prepare for the 2025 NJCAA Bowling Championships held February 27th – March 1st at the Airport Lanes in Cheektowga, New York.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Men_020125.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 1 Results</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Men_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 2 Results</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Men_020225.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpenCombinedMen_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region Combined Results</a>

Trio of Cougars' place inside Top 30 at the NAIA West Region 

Wrapping up the regular season, the Barton Community College women's bowling team mended a pair of top 15 finishes this past weekend at the NAIA West Region 1 and 2 held at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence, KS.

Featured as the lone two-year program amongst the 15 teams, the Cougars collected a 12th place result in Saturday's five-individual team games of the West Region 1, dismantling 3,709 pins before coming back 12-hours later piling up 3,805 for a 13th place finish in Sunday's West Region 2 event.

Fielding a five-participant lineup,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/resendiz_hope_0j97">Hope Resendiz</a>&nbsp;guided the Cougars individually with a 33rd placing in the 106-participant field destructing a five game 818. Resendiz surpassed the 200 club with a second game 211 to lead the highest individual round along with a five game 163.6 average.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/weeks_ellie_eosi">Ellie Weeks</a>&nbsp;edged out teammate&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/wareman_alexis_ytzs">Alexis Wareman</a>&nbsp;by 11 pins as the duo finished 46th and 47th with five game totals of 750 and 739 respectively.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/scott_chailyn_l3ju">Chailyn Scott</a>&nbsp;landed just outside the top 50 destroying 725 pins over her five games for 51st while&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/thetford_jaelinn_ac5t">JaeLinn Thetford</a>&nbsp;concluded Barton's entries with a 57th finish of 677 pins.

Besting the 15 team fields on both days was William Penn University amassing top marks of 4,564 and 4,947 outlasting Culver-Stockton College's runner-up tallies of 4,336 and 4.699.

Lucy Mitchell of William Penn University captured the individual title with 1,029 pins, finishing over 200 in four of the five tossed games while Rachel Moore of Culver-Stockton College took runner-up honors by one pin over Rachel Spier of Morningside University.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Women_020125.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 1 Results</a>

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Women_020125.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Women_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 2 Results</a>

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Women_020225.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpenCombinedWomen_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region Combined Results</a>

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoWrapping up the regular season, the Barton Community College women's bowling team mended a pair of top 15 finishes this past weekend at the NAIA West Region 1 and 2 held at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence, KS.Featured as the lone two-year program amongst the 15 teams, the Cougars collected a 12th place result in Saturday's five-individual team games of the West Region 1, dismantling 3,709 pins before coming back 12-hours later piling up 3,805 for a 13th place finish in Sunday's West Region 2 event.Fielding a five-participant lineup,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/resendiz_hope_0j97">Hope Resendiz</a>&nbsp;guided the Cougars individually with a 33rd placing in the 106-participant field destructing a five game 818. Resendiz surpassed the 200 club with a second game 211 to lead the highest individual round along with a five game 163.6 average.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/weeks_ellie_eosi">Ellie Weeks</a>&nbsp;edged out teammate&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/wareman_alexis_ytzs">Alexis Wareman</a>&nbsp;by 11 pins as the duo finished 46th and 47th with five game totals of 750 and 739 respectively.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/scott_chailyn_l3ju">Chailyn Scott</a>&nbsp;landed just outside the top 50 destroying 725 pins over her five games for 51st while&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/thetford_jaelinn_ac5t">JaeLinn Thetford</a>&nbsp;concluded Barton's entries with a 57th finish of 677 pins.Besting the 15 team fields on both days was William Penn University amassing top marks of 4,564 and 4,947 outlasting Culver-Stockton College's runner-up tallies of 4,336 and 4.699.Lucy Mitchell of William Penn University captured the individual title with 1,029 pins, finishing over 200 in four of the five tossed games while Rachel Moore of Culver-Stockton College took runner-up honors by one pin over Rachel Spier of Morningside University.The Cougars will have three weeks off to prepare for the 2025 NJCAA Bowling Championships held February 27th – March 1st at the Airport Lanes in Cheektowga, New York.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Women_020125.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 1 Results</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen1Women_020125.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Women_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region 2 Results</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpen2Women_020225.pdf"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/NAIAWestOpenCombinedWomen_020225.pdf">Complete NAIA West Region Combined Results</a>

Barton Women's Bowling concludes regular season with pair of strong showings

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The prep wrestling season has entered the final two weeks of the regular season. Great Bend's Jace Schartz drops a spot to No. 4 at 165 pounds in Class 5A despite going to overtime for a third time in his third match against top-ranked Kade Smith of Hutchinson. Schartz could secure the state record for most career tech falls (53) in Thursday's dual at Liberal. The Great Bend girls remain at No. 7 in Class 5A. The Hoisington girls move up a spot to No. 5 in Class 3-2-1A. Lady Cardinal sophomore Nevaeh Graves moved up to No. 2 at 170 pounds, and senior Haylee Holinde jumped back into the rankings at 235 pounds at No. 3.

Class 5A Boys: 1. Goddard 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Basehor-Linwood 4. Blue Valley SW 5. Andover 6. St. Thomas Aquinas 7. Valley Center 8. Newton 9. Lansing 10. Salina Central

113 pounds - No. 4 Cal Schartz, Fr., Great Bend

138 pounds - No. 6 Triston Tomlinson, Jr., Great Bend

150 pounds - No. 6 Hayden Kelly, Jr., Great Bend

165 pounds - No. 4 Jace Schartz, Sr., Great Bend (No. 10 all-class)

215 pounds - No. 3 Trenton Kern, Jr., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)

Class 5A Girls 1. Shawnee Heights 2. Basehor-Linwood 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Newton 5. Hays 6. Bonner Springs 7. Great Bend 8. Pittsburg 9. Blue Valley SW 10. Emporia

105 pounds - No. 2 Camdyn Post, So., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)

125 pounds - No. 2 Micah Ellegood, Fr., Great Bend

155 pounds - No. 5 Lea Nokes, Sr., Great Bend

170 pounds - No. 4 Kirra Stevens, Sr., Great Bend (No. 9 all-class)

Class 3-2-1A Boys 1. Hoxie 2. Norton 3. Atchison County 4. Phillipsburg 5. Russell 6. Southeast of Saline 7. Jayhawk-Linn 8. Hill City 9. Council Grove 10. Beloit

106 pounds - No. 3 Xzander Donner, Fr., Russell

106 pounds - No. 5 Marius Lee, Fr., Lyons

113 pounds - No. 1 Xzephren Donner, Jr., Russell

150 pounds - No. 3 Jace Grizzle, So., Lyons

165 pounds - No. 4 Teagen Pfeifer, Sr., Russell

175 pounds - No. 3 Teron Kraft, Sr., Hoisington

175 pounds - No. 4 Brayden Suchy, Sr., Russell

190 pounds - No. 4 Keegan Urbanek, Jr., Ellsworth

135 pounds - No. 5 Cara Herbert, So., Larned

Class 3-2-1A Girls 1. Norton 2. Oakley 3. Russell 4. Plainville 5. Hoisington 6. Stockton 7. Fredonia 8. St. Francis 9. Sabetha 10. West Franklin

100 pounds - No. 5 Taylor Baxter, Fr., Lyons

105 pounds - No. 1 Jacynn Boeken, Fr., Sterling (No. 8 all-class)

105 pounds - No. 6 Madison Raybern, Sr., Russell

110 pounds - No. 3 Kennedy Grizzle, Jr., Lyons

115 pounds - No. 4 Mya Trevino, Jr., Russell

130 pounds - No. 2 Averie Counts, Fr., Russell (No. 6 all-class)

130 pounds - No. 6 Tristin Compton, So., Hoisington

135 pounds - No. 1 Kinsey Zorn, So., Russell (No. 10 all-class)

135 pounds - No. 4 Kaylynn Crawford, Fr., Ellinwood

140 pounds - No. 5 Marly Brewer, So., Hoisington

140 pounds - No. 6 Cambrea Solze, Jr., Russell

145 pounds - No. 1 Jaden Ney, Sr., Russell (No. 2 all-class)

170 pounds - No. 2 Neveah Graves, So., Hoisington

235 pounds - No. 3 Haylee Holinde, Sr., Hoisington

235 pounds - No. 5 Emma Hahn, Sr., Ellinwood (No. 9 all-class)

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe prep wrestling season has entered the final two weeks of the regular season. Great Bend's Jace Schartz drops a spot to No. 4 at 165 pounds in Class 5A despite going to overtime for a third time in his third match against top-ranked Kade Smith of Hutchinson. Schartz could secure the state record for most career tech falls (53) in Thursday's dual at Liberal. The Great Bend girls remain at No. 7 in Class 5A. The Hoisington girls move up a spot to No. 5 in Class 3-2-1A. Lady Cardinal sophomore Nevaeh Graves moved up to No. 2 at 170 pounds, and senior Haylee Holinde jumped back into the rankings at 235 pounds at No. 3.Area tanked teams and wrestlers include:Class 5A Boys: 1. Goddard 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Basehor-Linwood 4. Blue Valley SW 5. Andover 6. St. Thomas Aquinas 7. Valley Center 8. Newton 9. Lansing 10. Salina Central113 pounds - No. 4 Cal Schartz, Fr., Great Bend138 pounds - No. 6 Triston Tomlinson, Jr., Great Bend150 pounds - No. 6 Hayden Kelly, Jr., Great Bend165 pounds - No. 4 Jace Schartz, Sr., Great Bend (No. 10 all-class)215 pounds - No. 3 Trenton Kern, Jr., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)Class 5A Girls 1. Shawnee Heights 2. Basehor-Linwood 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Newton 5. Hays 6. Bonner Springs 7. Great Bend 8. Pittsburg 9. Blue Valley SW 10. Emporia105 pounds - No. 2 Camdyn Post, So., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)125 pounds - No. 2 Micah Ellegood, Fr., Great Bend155 pounds - No. 5 Lea Nokes, Sr., Great Bend170 pounds - No. 4 Kirra Stevens, Sr., Great Bend (No. 9 all-class)Class 3-2-1A Boys 1. Hoxie 2. Norton 3. Atchison County 4. Phillipsburg 5. Russell 6. Southeast of Saline 7. Jayhawk-Linn 8. Hill City 9. Council Grove 10. Beloit106 pounds - No. 3 Xzander Donner, Fr., Russell106 pounds - No. 5 Marius Lee, Fr., Lyons113 pounds - No. 1 Xzephren Donner, Jr., Russell150 pounds - No. 3 Jace Grizzle, So., Lyons165 pounds - No. 4 Teagen Pfeifer, Sr., Russell175 pounds - No. 3 Teron Kraft, Sr., Hoisington175 pounds - No. 4 Brayden Suchy, Sr., Russell190 pounds - No. 4 Keegan Urbanek, Jr., EllsworthClass 4A Girls (individual)135 pounds - No. 5 Cara Herbert, So., LarnedClass 3-2-1A Girls 1. Norton 2. Oakley 3. Russell 4. Plainville 5. Hoisington 6. Stockton 7. Fredonia 8. St. Francis 9. Sabetha 10. West Franklin100 pounds - No. 5 Taylor Baxter, Fr., Lyons105 pounds - No. 1 Jacynn Boeken, Fr., Sterling (No. 8 all-class)105 pounds - No. 6 Madison Raybern, Sr., Russell110 pounds - No. 3 Kennedy Grizzle, Jr., Lyons115 pounds - No. 4 Mya Trevino, Jr., Russell130 pounds - No. 2 Averie Counts, Fr., Russell (No. 6 all-class)130 pounds - No. 6 Tristin Compton, So., Hoisington135 pounds - No. 1 Kinsey Zorn, So., Russell (No. 10 all-class)135 pounds - No. 4 Kaylynn Crawford, Fr., Ellinwood140 pounds - No. 5 Marly Brewer, So., Hoisington140 pounds - No. 6 Cambrea Solze, Jr., Russell145 pounds - No. 1 Jaden Ney, Sr., Russell (No. 2 all-class)170 pounds - No. 2 Neveah Graves, So., Hoisington235 pounds - No. 3 Haylee Holinde, Sr., Hoisington235 pounds - No. 5 Emma Hahn, Sr., Ellinwood (No. 9 all-class)

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Rankings (Feb. 4)

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released another set of rankings on Feb. 4. The Great Bend boys remain seated at No. 4 in Class 5A with a lone loss to No. 3 Haven (3A) on the season. The Central Plains boys are No. 4 in 1A, Div. I, followed by Macksville at No. 5. On the girls' side, Hays drops to spots to No. 4 in Class 5A despite its perfect record.

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Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Rankings (Feb. 4)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The head of the union representing NFL officials called allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.” NFL Referees Association executive director Scott Green&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nflra.com/_files/ugd/c2b7be_7e86fdaf0cb84c1aa58f4ebb3e2a6052.pdf" target="_blank">released a statement</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday thanking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-goodell-opening-night-46e0272df9f293bb7614c6dbb8affbe4">Commissioner Roger Goodell</a>&nbsp;for dismissing the allegations and responding to “conspiracy theories” on social media about favoritism to the Chiefs. “Commissioner Goodell’s comments that it is ‘ridiculous’ to presume that NFL officials are not doing everything possible to make the right call on every play is spot on,” Green said. “Officiating crews do not work the same team more than twice each regular season. It is insulting and preposterous to hear conspiracy theories that somehow 17 officiating crews consisting of 138 officials are colluding to assist one team.”

TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games in Canada on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians were still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-trade-taxes-6c2ae398d0dfab042fc2c9f139b27db5">tariff threats</a>&nbsp;against Mexico and Canada. Boos echoed through Rogers Arena in Vancouver as singer Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NHL’s Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche. Fans cheered as she finished the song and the applause grew louder as Irving began “O Canada.” It was one of three arenas where the U.S. national anthem was jeered. A few fans booed before the NBA’s Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks. The boos were neither as loud nor as prolonged as they were before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.&nbsp;However, as they did Sunday, Raptors fans cheered loudly for the singing of “O Canada,” showing special enthusiasm for the line “True North strong and free!”

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-luka-doncic-trade-06d24aebbc2d5fe76a208e774836e7e7">acquisition of Luka Doncic</a>&nbsp;has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-birthday-lakers-65e0a225655a63796b62b1fc076d7970">40-year-old LeBron</a>&nbsp;James’ partnership with Anthony Davis. The Lakers’ next decade suddenly looks much brighter with Doncic at center stage, and they could even contend for a ring this year if Doncic makes a quick connection with James. It’s even more possible if the Lakers can acquire a center to fill the massive void left by Davis. Any big finish to this season will begin only after Doncic returns to full strength and makes his Lakers debut, however. The 25-year-old Slovenian scorer hasn’t played since Christmas, and his absence has been long enough to preclude him from qualifying for the All-NBA team, which he has made in the past five consecutive seasons.

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 40-year-old was limited to nine starts with Texas last year, going 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA. He opened the season on the injured list while recovering from lower back surgery and was on the IL from Aug. 2 to Sept. 13 because of shoulder fatigue. He didn’t pitch after Sept. 14 because of a left hamstring strain. Scherzer joins a projected rotation that includes Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt. The Blue Jays also have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/toronto-blue-jays-bowden-francis-122eccb1d2ee70a3cd5e7431e7bc718c">Bowden Francis</a>&nbsp;coming off an impressive rookie season and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yariel-rodriguez-blue-jays-4558f759147e7d4d8c4f64979a079441">Yariel Rodríguez</a>, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East at 74-88 and haven’t won a playoff game since they were eliminated by Cleveland in the 2016 AL Championship Series. They were swept in the wild-card round in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

TUESDAY SCORES NCAA MEN TOP 25 No. 1 Auburn 98, Oklahoma 70

No. 12 St. John's 70, No. 11 Marquette 64

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 </figure>NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The head of the union representing NFL officials called allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.” NFL Referees Association executive director Scott Green&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nflra.com/_files/ugd/c2b7be_7e86fdaf0cb84c1aa58f4ebb3e2a6052.pdf" target="_blank">released a statement</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday thanking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-goodell-opening-night-46e0272df9f293bb7614c6dbb8affbe4">Commissioner Roger Goodell</a>&nbsp;for dismissing the allegations and responding to “conspiracy theories” on social media about favoritism to the Chiefs. “Commissioner Goodell’s comments that it is ‘ridiculous’ to presume that NFL officials are not doing everything possible to make the right call on every play is spot on,” Green said. “Officiating crews do not work the same team more than twice each regular season. It is insulting and preposterous to hear conspiracy theories that somehow 17 officiating crews consisting of 138 officials are colluding to assist one team.”TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games in Canada on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians were still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day pause on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-trade-taxes-6c2ae398d0dfab042fc2c9f139b27db5">tariff threats</a>&nbsp;against Mexico and Canada. Boos echoed through Rogers Arena in Vancouver as singer Elizabeth Irving launched into the opening notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NHL’s Canucks hosted the Colorado Avalanche. Fans cheered as she finished the song and the applause grew louder as Irving began “O Canada.” It was one of three arenas where the U.S. national anthem was jeered. A few fans booed before the NBA’s Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks. The boos were neither as loud nor as prolonged as they were before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.&nbsp;However, as they did Sunday, Raptors fans cheered loudly for the singing of “O Canada,” showing special enthusiasm for the line “True North strong and free!”LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-luka-doncic-trade-06d24aebbc2d5fe76a208e774836e7e7">acquisition of Luka Doncic</a>&nbsp;has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-birthday-lakers-65e0a225655a63796b62b1fc076d7970">40-year-old LeBron</a>&nbsp;James’ partnership with Anthony Davis. The Lakers’ next decade suddenly looks much brighter with Doncic at center stage, and they could even contend for a ring this year if Doncic makes a quick connection with James. It’s even more possible if the Lakers can acquire a center to fill the massive void left by Davis. Any big finish to this season will begin only after Doncic returns to full strength and makes his Lakers debut, however. The 25-year-old Slovenian scorer hasn’t played since Christmas, and his absence has been long enough to preclude him from qualifying for the All-NBA team, which he has made in the past five consecutive seasons.TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 40-year-old was limited to nine starts with Texas last year, going 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA. He opened the season on the injured list while recovering from lower back surgery and was on the IL from Aug. 2 to Sept. 13 because of shoulder fatigue. He didn’t pitch after Sept. 14 because of a left hamstring strain. Scherzer joins a projected rotation that includes Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt. The Blue Jays also have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/toronto-blue-jays-bowden-francis-122eccb1d2ee70a3cd5e7431e7bc718c">Bowden Francis</a>&nbsp;coming off an impressive rookie season and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/yariel-rodriguez-blue-jays-4558f759147e7d4d8c4f64979a079441">Yariel Rodríguez</a>, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East at 74-88 and haven’t won a playoff game since they were eliminated by Cleveland in the 2016 AL Championship Series. They were swept in the wild-card round in 2020, 2022 and 2023.TUESDAY SCORES NCAA MEN TOP 25 No. 1 Auburn 98, Oklahoma 70No. 5 Houston 72, Oklahoma State 63No. 6 Florida 86, Vanderbilt 75No. 7 Purdue 90, Iowa 81UCLA 63, No. 9 Michigan State 61No. 12 St. John's 70, No. 11 Marquette 64No. 13 Texas Tech 73, Baylor 59No. 25 Ole Miss 98, No. 14 Kentucky 84No. 20 Arizona 85, BYU 74No. 21 Wisconsin 76, Indiana 64

Wednesday's Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Norwich 35, Hutchinson Central Christian 25

Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 48, Baxter Springs 44

Salina Sacred Heart 54, Southeast of Saline 43

Wichita East 62, Wichita Bishop Carroll 49

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Hutchinson Central Christian 40, Norwich 28

Tuesday AP ScoresTUESDAY BOYS SCORESAndover 65, Newton 48Atchison 59, KC Schlagle 42Augusta 61, Rose Hill 54Axtell 65, Wabaunsee 44BV Southwest 64, Metro Academy 59Baldwin 59, Bonner Springs 44Blue Valley 70, Washburn Rural 48Blue Valley Randolph 68, Linn 58Burlington 59, Anderson County 52Centralia 74, Doniphan West 46Centre 31, Goessel 26Chase County 55, Eureka 32Circle 70, Clearwater 43Clay Center 71, Chapman 20Clifton-Clyde 64, Washington County 45Concordia 63, Marysville 54Conway Springs 53, Kingman 27Derby 66, Valley Center 45Ell-Saline 64, Bennington 56Emporia 65, Topeka 42Erie 50, Cherryvale 40Eudora 68, Tonganoxie 65, OTFrankfort 55, Onaga 34Galena 59, Girard 45Goodland 69, Burlington, Colo. 30Hanover 69, Valley Heights 50Haven 44, Pratt 38Hesston 61, Halstead 48Hiawatha 47, Nemaha Central 46Highland Park 54, KC Washington 30Hoisington 37, Smoky Valley 31Hooker, Okla. 65, Liberal 32Howard West Elk 45, Burden Central 41Hoxie 66, Smith Center 56Hugoton 60, Cimarron 38KC Piper 57, De Soto 54Lakin 65, Southwestern Hts. 45Larned 54, Hillsboro 24Logan 87, Triplains-Brewster 25Lyons 43, Ellsworth 40Maize 69, Salina Central 43Norwich 35, Hutchinson Central Christian 25Oswego 62, Yates Center 37Ottawa 62, Pittsburg 51Paola 58, Louisburg 56Pike Valley 68, Natoma 45Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 48, Baxter Springs 44Rock Creek 79, Council Grove 44Rockhurst, Mo. 74, Bishop Miege 47Rossville 61, St Marys 60SM South 56, Olathe North 47Salina Sacred Heart 54, Southeast of Saline 43Scott City 59, Holcomb 48South Barber 66, Attica 42South Gray 62, Ashland 54Stanton County 56, Elkhart 48Sublette 75, Kinsley 54Victoria 42, Ellinwood 41Wellington 52, Mulvane 25Wichita Collegiate 59, McPherson 54Wichita East 62, Wichita Bishop Carroll 49Wichita Northwest 80, Wichita North 24Wichita Sunrise 59, Hays 55Wichita Trinity 67, Belle Plaine 26Winfield 69, Labette County 60------------------------------------------------TUESDAY GIRLS SCORESAndale 57, Nickerson 14Andover 66, Newton 18Andover Central 51, Goddard 41Atchison 54, KC Schlagle 24Augusta 38, Rose Hill 26Baldwin 59, Bonner Springs 44Bucklin 54, Pawnee Heights 40Burlington, Colo. 50, Goodland 42Centralia 61, Doniphan West 39Cherryvale 82, Erie 33Clay Center 56, Chapman 30Clearwater 36, Circle 29Clifton-Clyde 45, Washington County 38Colby 38, Norton 31Crest 38, Central Heights 31Derby 59, Valley Center 27Ellinwood 50, Victoria 33Eudora 49, Tonganoxie 35Girard 59, Galena 26Goessel 45, Centre 12Golden Plains 30, Northern Valley 28Hanover 44, Valley Heights 29Hays 64, Wichita Sunrise 43Hays-TMP-Marian 55, Trego 28Hesston 41, Halstead 23Highland Park 58, KC Washington 11Hillsboro 28, Larned 16Hodgeman County 36, Meade 27Holcomb 44, Scott City 36Hoxie 60, Smith Center 25Hutchinson Central Christian 40, Norwich 28KC Piper 62, De Soto 60Kinsley 53, Sublette 30Liberal 54, Hooker, Okla. 47Linn 56, Blue Valley Randolph 41Louisburg 65, Paola 42Maize 32, Salina Central 29McPherson 40, Wichita Collegiate 39Olathe North 43, SM South 35Olathe West 61, Lawrence 40Onaga 46, Frankfort 36Parsons 49, Frontenac 47Pratt 38, Haven 35Riverton 40, Columbus 17Shawnee Heights 64, KC Turner 23South Gray 60, Ashland 30Southeast of Saline 50, Salina Sacred Heart 43Southwestern Hts. 38, Lakin 35St Marys 63, Rossville 44Sterling 61, Wichita Classical 43Wabaunsee 31, Axtell 16Wamego 61, Abilene 24Wellington 62, Mulvane 25Wheatland-Grinnell 52, Logan 25Wichita East 56, Wichita Bishop Carroll 52Wichita Trinity 48, Belle Plaine 31

Tuesday Statewide Scores

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — David N’Guessan scored 22 points, including two free throws with 55.7 seconds left, and Kansas State took advantage of Arizona State missing two free throws at 4.1 for a 71-70 victory on Tuesday night.

After N’Guessan's free throws, Alston Mason made two at the stripe to get Arizona State within 71-70 with 41.7 left. Dug McDaniel missed a 3-pointer for Kansas State and Arizona State guard BJ Freeman grabbed the defensive rebound before racing the other way.

Freeman had it poked away but it ended up in the hands of Jayden Quaintance, who was fouled on a dunk attempt with 4.1 left. Quaintance, the youngest player in Division I, hit the back iron on both free throws and McDaniel secured the rebound and passed it ahead to run out the clock.

Kansas State (11-11, 5-6 Big 12 Conference) has won four straight games for the first time this season.

Max Jones scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half for Kansas State. Brendan Hausen added 12 points, and Coleman Hawkins had 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.

Mason led Arizona State (12-10, 3-8) with 20 points. Basheer Jihad added 15, Freeman had 14 and Quaintance finished with 10 rebounds to go with three points. Adam Miller received a Flagrant 2 foul with 7:54 left in the second half after an interaction with McDaniel.

Arizona State started the game on a 15-0 run before Kansas State closed the half on a 22-6 run to take a 35-32 lead on a 3-pointer by Jones. The Wildcats also stated the second half on a 13-3 run to extend it to 48-35 lead as Arizona State was just 1 of 12 from the field spanning the halftime break.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — David N’Guessan scored 22 points, including two free throws with 55.7 seconds left, and Kansas State took advantage of Arizona State missing two free throws at 4.1 for a 71-70 victory on Tuesday night.After N’Guessan's free throws, Alston Mason made two at the stripe to get Arizona State within 71-70 with 41.7 left. Dug McDaniel missed a 3-pointer for Kansas State and Arizona State guard BJ Freeman grabbed the defensive rebound before racing the other way.Freeman had it poked away but it ended up in the hands of Jayden Quaintance, who was fouled on a dunk attempt with 4.1 left. Quaintance, the youngest player in Division I, hit the back iron on both free throws and McDaniel secured the rebound and passed it ahead to run out the clock.Kansas State (11-11, 5-6 Big 12 Conference) has won four straight games for the first time this season.Max Jones scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half for Kansas State. Brendan Hausen added 12 points, and Coleman Hawkins had 11 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.Mason led Arizona State (12-10, 3-8) with 20 points. Basheer Jihad added 15, Freeman had 14 and Quaintance finished with 10 rebounds to go with three points. Adam Miller received a Flagrant 2 foul with 7:54 left in the second half after an interaction with McDaniel.Arizona State started the game on a 15-0 run before Kansas State closed the half on a 22-6 run to take a 35-32 lead on a 3-pointer by Jones. The Wildcats also stated the second half on a 13-3 run to extend it to 48-35 lead as Arizona State was just 1 of 12 from the field spanning the halftime break.

K-State takes advantage of missed free throws with 4.1 seconds for win

Hoisington Boys 37 Smoky Valley 31; Smoky Valley Girls 41 Hoisington 27

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Hillsboro Boys 54 Larned 24; Hillsboro Girls 28 Larned 16

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Hall of Fame voter who declined to select Ichiro Suzuki remains a mystery.

All 321 voters who allowed their ballots to be made public Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected the Japanese star.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ichiro-suzuki-hall-of-fame-c9a03472ef6289e28d3de10812609c54">Suzuki appeared on 393 of 394 ballots</a>&nbsp;when voting was announced on Jan. 21.

“There’s one writer that I wasn’t able to get a vote from,”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hall-of-fame-suzuki-sabathia-wagner-42ce5b8538fc6f697cd35d1972367e1b">he said through a translator</a>&nbsp;later that week. “I would like to invite him over to my house, and we’ll have a drink together, and we’ll have a good chat.”

The Hall’s rules allow each voter the choice whether to make a ballot public. The BBWAA voted 80-19 at its December 2016 meeting to propose making all ballots public, but the Hall of Fame’s board of directors decided to leave the decision up to each voter.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/efec7ffa623a42b1b313e9d476354ddf">Mariano Rivera remains the only player to get 100%</a>&nbsp;of the vote from the BBWAA, appearing on all 425 ballots in 2019.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-national-national-dc73f8a47fe3260f23fc97ac9a0d3308">Derek Jeter was chosen on 395 of 396 in 2020</a>.

Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected by the BBWAA this year and will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 27 along with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parker-allen-hall-of-fame-d61102d2b61630c1ce6b3ca1a357f2d3">Dave Parker and Dick Allen</a>, voted in by the classic era committee in December.

Suzuki was a two-time AL batting champion and 10-time All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder, hitting .311 with 117 homers, 780 RBIs and 509 stolen bases with Seattle (2001-12, 2018-19), the New York Yankees (2012-14) and Miami (2015-17).

He is perhaps the best contact hitter ever, with 1,278 hits in Nippon Professional Baseball and 3,089 in MLB, including a season-record 262 in 2004. His combined total of 4,367 exceeds Pete Rose’s MLB record of 4,256.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>From left, Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch, Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia and Allen Turner Japanese interpreter for Ichiro Suzuki during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — The Hall of Fame voter who declined to select Ichiro Suzuki remains a mystery.All 321 voters who allowed their ballots to be made public Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected the Japanese star.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ichiro-suzuki-hall-of-fame-c9a03472ef6289e28d3de10812609c54">Suzuki appeared on 393 of 394 ballots</a>&nbsp;when voting was announced on Jan. 21.“There’s one writer that I wasn’t able to get a vote from,”&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hall-of-fame-suzuki-sabathia-wagner-42ce5b8538fc6f697cd35d1972367e1b">he said through a translator</a>&nbsp;later that week. “I would like to invite him over to my house, and we’ll have a drink together, and we’ll have a good chat.”The Hall’s rules allow each voter the choice whether to make a ballot public. The BBWAA voted 80-19 at its December 2016 meeting to propose making all ballots public, but the Hall of Fame’s board of directors decided to leave the decision up to each voter.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/efec7ffa623a42b1b313e9d476354ddf">Mariano Rivera remains the only player to get 100%</a>&nbsp;of the vote from the BBWAA, appearing on all 425 ballots in 2019.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-national-national-dc73f8a47fe3260f23fc97ac9a0d3308">Derek Jeter was chosen on 395 of 396 in 2020</a>.Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected by the BBWAA this year and will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 27 along with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parker-allen-hall-of-fame-d61102d2b61630c1ce6b3ca1a357f2d3">Dave Parker and Dick Allen</a>, voted in by the classic era committee in December.Suzuki was a two-time AL batting champion and 10-time All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder, hitting .311 with 117 homers, 780 RBIs and 509 stolen bases with Seattle (2001-12, 2018-19), the New York Yankees (2012-14) and Miami (2015-17).He is perhaps the best contact hitter ever, with 1,278 hits in Nippon Professional Baseball and 3,089 in MLB, including a season-record 262 in 2004. His combined total of 4,367 exceeds Pete Rose’s MLB record of 4,256.

Voter who passed on Ichiro for Hall of Fame still a mystery after many ballots released

- The "Voice of the Cougars" Cole Reif recaps Saturday's games in Ark City where the Cougar Men were blown out by the Tigers while the Lady Cougars rallied to win in overtime. Cole will also preview Wednesday's home action against Butler.

- Great Bend Panther color analyst Mike Marzolf joins the "Voice of the Panthers" Steve Webster to recap the Panther boys 12 point win over Hays on Friday and to look ahead to Friday's Homecoming contest against Liberal.

- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther Sports by talking with Great Bend Panther wrestlers&nbsp;Triston Tomlinson and Hayden Kelly.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y_XfQTTpCi8?si=8SXNrujJxiY768gF" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- The "Voice of the Cougars" Cole Reif recaps Saturday's games in Ark City where the Cougar Men were blown out by the Tigers while the Lady Cougars rallied to win in overtime. Cole will also preview Wednesday's home action against Butler.- Great Bend Panther color analyst Mike Marzolf joins the "Voice of the Panthers" Steve Webster to recap the Panther boys 12 point win over Hays on Friday and to look ahead to Friday's Homecoming contest against Liberal.- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther Sports by talking with Great Bend Panther wrestlers&nbsp;Triston Tomlinson and Hayden Kelly.- Tuesday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24 hours

Tuesday on Sports Day(Watch)


2	Northwest Florida State
College		19-1	240


4	Three Rivers Community
College - MO		18-2	220

5	Dodge
City Community College		20-2	210

6	Hutchinson
Community College		21-1	200


9	Shelton State Community
College		19-3	170


12	Trinity Valley Community
College		18-3	140


15	Florida Southwestern State
College		17-4	110


16	Pearl River Community
College		16-2	100


19	Eastern Florida State
College		18-5	70

22	Coffeyville
Community College		17-3	40


23	Walters State Community
College		15-4	30


25	Western Nebraska Community
College	9	16-5	6	0	22

Place	Name	Record	Points
1	New Mexico Junior
College		20-1	250
2	Northwest Florida State
College		19-1	240
3	Chipola College		22-1	230
4	Three Rivers Community
College - MO		18-2	2205	Dodge
City Community College		20-2	2106	Hutchinson
Community College		21-1	200
7	Wabash Valley
College		19-2	190
8	Gulf Coast State
College		17-2	180
9	Shelton State Community
College		19-3	170
10	South Plains
College		17-2	160
11	McLennan Community
College		17-2	150
12	Trinity Valley Community
College		18-3	140
13	Arizona Western
College		17-3	130
14	Cochise College		16-6	120
15	Florida Southwestern State
College		17-4	110
16	Pearl River Community
College		16-2	100
17	Odessa College		14-6	90
18	Eastern Arizona
College		18-5	80
19	Eastern Florida State
College		18-5	70
20	Murray State
College		16-3	60
21	College of Southern
Idaho		18-6	5022	Coffeyville
Community College		17-3	40
23	Walters State Community
College		15-4	30
24	Salt Lake Community
College		17-5	20
25	Western Nebraska Community
College	9	16-5	6	0	22

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2	Trinity Valley Community
College		20-1

9	Cowley
County Community College		19-3	230

10	Coffeyville
Community College		17-4	223


15	Northwest Florida State
College		16-5

18	Butler
Community College - KS		16-5	88


21	Eastern Florida State
College		18-3	54

22	Barton
Community College		17-5	50


25	Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M
College		16-4	33

Place	Name	Record	Points
1	Snow College		22-1	350
2	Trinity Valley Community
College		20-1
3	Indian Hills Community
College		20-4
4	Daytona State
College		20-2	308
5	Midland College		17-4	289
6	Jones College		19-3	285
7	Triton College		17-3	260
8	Vincennes
University		19-3	2339	Cowley
County Community College		19-3	23010	Coffeyville
Community College		17-4	223
11	South Plains
College		16-5	211
12	Panola College		16-5	190
13	Pensacola State
College		17-7	184
14	Chipola College		18-5	177
15	Northwest Florida State
College		16-5
16	Moberly Area Community
College		20-4
17	Frank Phillips
College		17-4	13218	Butler
Community College - KS		16-5	88
19	Angelina College		17-3	88
20	College of Southern
Idaho		19-5	79
21	Eastern Florida State
College		18-3	5422	Barton
Community College		17-5	50
23	South Georgia State
College		17-2	46
24	Dawson Community
College		22-2	39
25	Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M
College		16-4	33

2024-25 NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Poll | Week 10 - 02-03-25

Kultida Woods, the Thai-born mother of Tiger Woods, died Tuesday morning, a week after being seen attending his indoor TMRW Golf League in Florida.

Woods did not reveal how his 78-year-old mother died in his&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/TigerWoods/status/1886816730569486452">social media post</a>&nbsp;announcing her death.

He described her as a “force of nature” who was quick with the needle and was his biggest supporter from the time she drove him to junior golf tournaments in California to being there for his 15 major championships, often wearing her wide-brimmed visor and sunglasses.

“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable,” Woods wrote. “She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.”

Woods' father, Earl, died in 2006. Kultida had moved to South Florida when Woods relocated from Orlando to Jupiter.

President Donald Trump was among those who reached out&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113946642879077926">with a post on his Truth Social</a>, calling her “an amazing influence” on Woods.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738692424513.png" alt="FILE - Kultida Woods, Tiger Woods' mother, watches as her son plays on the third hole during the third round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kultida Woods, Tiger Woods' mother, watches as her son plays on the third hole during the third round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>Kultida Woods, the Thai-born mother of Tiger Woods, died Tuesday morning, a week after being seen attending his indoor TMRW Golf League in Florida.Woods did not reveal how his 78-year-old mother died in his&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/TigerWoods/status/1886816730569486452">social media post</a>&nbsp;announcing her death.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning. My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter,… <a href="https://t.co/RoKd0fsM9J">pic.twitter.com/RoKd0fsM9J</a>&mdash; Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1886816730569486452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He described her as a “force of nature” who was quick with the needle and was his biggest supporter from the time she drove him to junior golf tournaments in California to being there for his 15 major championships, often wearing her wide-brimmed visor and sunglasses.“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable,” Woods wrote. “She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.”<div><iframe src="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113946642879077926/embed" class="truthsocial-embed" style="max-width: 100%; border: 0" width="600" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe><script src="https://truthsocial.com/embed.js" async="async"></script></div>Woods' father, Earl, died in 2006. Kultida had moved to South Florida when Woods relocated from Orlando to Jupiter.President Donald Trump was among those who reached out&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113946642879077926">with a post on his Truth Social</a>, calling her “an amazing influence” on Woods.

Tiger Woods says his 78-year-old mother has died

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying it’s a “ridiculous theory.”

Goodell addressed several topics, including diversity, an 18-game season,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-goodell-international-47862fd499887c37bfc1d21ea63c7645">international expansion</a>, Tom Brady’s dual role as a broadcaster and co-owner and more during his annual news conference that kicked off Super Bowl week on Monday.

The Chiefs are going for a three-peat Sunday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to Kansas City 38-35 two years ago.

The two-time defending champions have benefited from calls that have gone their way in the playoffs. There were two roughing-the-passer penalties during a 23-14 victory over Houston in the divisional round that viewers, including Fox broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, considered egregious.

A questionable spot on Josh Allen’s sneak on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 32-29 victory over Buffalo in the AFC championship game became a major point of contention.

“A lot of those theories are things that happen in social media and they get a new life,” Goodell said during his 48-minute news conference inside the Saints’ locker room. “I understand that. I think it reflects a lot of the fans’ passion and is a reminder for us on how important officiating is. I think the men and women officiating the NFL are outstanding. We have the highest possible standards. It’s a ridiculous theory for anyone who might take it seriously. But at the end of the day it’s something we have to work at, how do we make our officiating better.”

Goodell said the league evaluates officials in several ways.

“It’s not just the performance on the field but things that go on in their own lives.” Goodell said. “We monitor that very closely in a number of ways. .... It’s a tough job, a really hard job. I’ve never seen a more dedicated group of people to getting it right, doing the best job they possibly can. And I’m proud of the work they do.”

NFL executive Kimberly Fields told The Associated Press last week the league plans to engage its Competition Committee on technology to take virtual line-to-gain measurements next season, but officials will continue to spot the football.

“What this technology cannot do is take the place of the human element in determining where forward progress ends,” Fields said. “There will always be a human official spotting the ball. Once the ball is spotted, then the line-to-gain technology actually does the measurement itself.”

Goodell said the league will continue to work with partners to develop the technology needed to potentially help with spotting the ball in the future.

Goodell said he doesn’t believe the NFL’s policies to promote diversity are in conflict with the Trump administration’s efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.

The NFL has rules in place that require teams to interview diverse candidates for key coaching and front office positions as part of the Rooney Rule that has been in place for more than two decades.

Several NFL owners contributed to Donald Trump’s campaign or conservative causes during the 2024 election cycle.

“Our owners participate in everything that we do,” Goodell said. “Our policies have been designed to be well within the law, well within the practice. There are no quotas in our system. This is about opening that funnel and bringing the best talent into the NFL.

“We also believe we are doing the right thing for the NFL and our policies are consistent with the current administration as well as the last administration.”

The NFL is aiming to have a team outside the United States.

“I do think there’s potential that someday we will have an international franchise. If we do, it would not surprise me at all if a Super Bowl follows and is played there,” Goodell said.

The NFL has made a big effort to expand its footprint worldwide with games played in England, Germany, Mexico and Brazil in recent years with a game scheduled for 2025 in Spain.

But as of now, the Super Bowls have been played in NFL stadiums and international sites haven’t been considered.

A Super Bowl outside of North America would present challenges in terms of time zones for the U.S.-based broadcasters.

Goodell said there’s “a lot of work to be done” before the NFL possibly expands its season to 18 regular-season games.

The league hasn’t had formal negotiations with the players’ union about adding a game to the season but Goodell said he has had informal discussions with NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr.

The NFL added a 17th game and cut the preseason from four games to three before the 2021 season and Goodell has indicated an interest in eventually adding another regular-season game.

“If we do, 18 and 2 might be a possibility,” he said. “We know fans love football and they want more football. But we have to be incredibly sensitive and smart with the balance and how we deal with that.”

Goodell said changes the league has made in terms of equipment, and training in the offseason and preseason have helped reduce the number of concussions and other injuries, making adding an additional game more palatable.

The league will consider whether rules surrounding Tom Brady’s role as an analyst for Fox and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders need to be altered in any way.

Brady was officially approved as a minority owner of the Raiders in Las Vegas and played a big role during the team’s search for a new coach and general manager last month that led to the hiring of Pete Carroll and John Spytek.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion is also in his first season as an analyst for Fox and is under rules that prevent his access to team facilities and production meetings with players and coaches.

Brady is under the same tampering rules as any other member of the league and has checked in frequently to make sure he isn’t violating any rules.

“I think he’s serious that he separates these two and he doesn’t put the league or anyone in a position of conflict,” Goodell said.

The NFL plans to look into the “serious” allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with several massage therapists.

Nine massage therapists from five spas and wellness centers have told the Baltimore Banner that Tucker engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct during sessions from 2012-16.

Tucker said in a statement last week that he has never received any complaints from a massage therapist or been told he was not welcome at a spa or other place of business.

“They are obviously serious issues and he is taking that seriously as are we,” Goodell said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738676769092.jpeg" alt="NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)" />
 <figcaption>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, saying it’s a “ridiculous theory.”Goodell addressed several topics, including diversity, an 18-game season,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-goodell-international-47862fd499887c37bfc1d21ea63c7645">international expansion</a>, Tom Brady’s dual role as a broadcaster and co-owner and more during his annual news conference that kicked off Super Bowl week on Monday.The Chiefs are going for a three-peat Sunday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to Kansas City 38-35 two years ago.The two-time defending champions have benefited from calls that have gone their way in the playoffs. There were two roughing-the-passer penalties during a 23-14 victory over Houston in the divisional round that viewers, including Fox broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, considered egregious.A questionable spot on Josh Allen’s sneak on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 32-29 victory over Buffalo in the AFC championship game became a major point of contention.“A lot of those theories are things that happen in social media and they get a new life,” Goodell said during his 48-minute news conference inside the Saints’ locker room. “I understand that. I think it reflects a lot of the fans’ passion and is a reminder for us on how important officiating is. I think the men and women officiating the NFL are outstanding. We have the highest possible standards. It’s a ridiculous theory for anyone who might take it seriously. But at the end of the day it’s something we have to work at, how do we make our officiating better.”Goodell said the league evaluates officials in several ways.“It’s not just the performance on the field but things that go on in their own lives.” Goodell said. “We monitor that very closely in a number of ways. .... It’s a tough job, a really hard job. I’ve never seen a more dedicated group of people to getting it right, doing the best job they possibly can. And I’m proud of the work they do.”NFL executive Kimberly Fields told The Associated Press last week the league plans to engage its Competition Committee on technology to take virtual line-to-gain measurements next season, but officials will continue to spot the football.“What this technology cannot do is take the place of the human element in determining where forward progress ends,” Fields said. “There will always be a human official spotting the ball. Once the ball is spotted, then the line-to-gain technology actually does the measurement itself.”Goodell said the league will continue to work with partners to develop the technology needed to potentially help with spotting the ball in the future.<h2>Diversity</h2>Goodell said he doesn’t believe the NFL’s policies to promote diversity are in conflict with the Trump administration’s efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.The NFL has rules in place that require teams to interview diverse candidates for key coaching and front office positions as part of the Rooney Rule that has been in place for more than two decades.Several NFL owners contributed to Donald Trump’s campaign or conservative causes during the 2024 election cycle.“Our owners participate in everything that we do,” Goodell said. “Our policies have been designed to be well within the law, well within the practice. There are no quotas in our system. This is about opening that funnel and bringing the best talent into the NFL.“We also believe we are doing the right thing for the NFL and our policies are consistent with the current administration as well as the last administration.”<h2>International expansion</h2>The NFL is aiming to have a team outside the United States.“I do think there’s potential that someday we will have an international franchise. If we do, it would not surprise me at all if a Super Bowl follows and is played there,” Goodell said.The NFL has made a big effort to expand its footprint worldwide with games played in England, Germany, Mexico and Brazil in recent years with a game scheduled for 2025 in Spain.But as of now, the Super Bowls have been played in NFL stadiums and international sites haven’t been considered.A Super Bowl outside of North America would present challenges in terms of time zones for the U.S.-based broadcasters.<h2>18-game season</h2>Goodell said there’s “a lot of work to be done” before the NFL possibly expands its season to 18 regular-season games.The league hasn’t had formal negotiations with the players’ union about adding a game to the season but Goodell said he has had informal discussions with NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr.The NFL added a 17th game and cut the preseason from four games to three before the 2021 season and Goodell has indicated an interest in eventually adding another regular-season game.“If we do, 18 and 2 might be a possibility,” he said. “We know fans love football and they want more football. But we have to be incredibly sensitive and smart with the balance and how we deal with that.”Goodell said changes the league has made in terms of equipment, and training in the offseason and preseason have helped reduce the number of concussions and other injuries, making adding an additional game more palatable.<h2>Tom Brady</h2>The league will consider whether rules surrounding Tom Brady’s role as an analyst for Fox and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders need to be altered in any way.Brady was officially approved as a minority owner of the Raiders in Las Vegas and played a big role during the team’s search for a new coach and general manager last month that led to the hiring of Pete Carroll and John Spytek.The seven-time Super Bowl champion is also in his first season as an analyst for Fox and is under rules that prevent his access to team facilities and production meetings with players and coaches.Brady is under the same tampering rules as any other member of the league and has checked in frequently to make sure he isn’t violating any rules.“I think he’s serious that he separates these two and he doesn’t put the league or anyone in a position of conflict,” Goodell said.<h2>Justin Tucker</h2>The NFL plans to look into the “serious” allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with several massage therapists.Nine massage therapists from five spas and wellness centers have told the Baltimore Banner that Tucker engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct during sessions from 2012-16.Tucker said in a statement last week that he has never received any complaints from a massage therapist or been told he was not welcome at a spa or other place of business.“They are obviously serious issues and he is taking that seriously as are we,” Goodell said.

Goodell calls idea that officials favor the Chiefs is a ‘ridiculous theory’

CLEVELAND (AP) — Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns with the hope of better positioning himself to win a Super Bowl, according to a statement he sent to media outlets Monday. Garrett is under contract with the Browns for two more seasons under a five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020. “While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent," he said, in part. "The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.” Garrett, The Associated Press NFL defensive player of the year last season, is a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-mvp-award-finalists-71381d63b22e88f8b1eeb5015d772540">finalist for the award</a>&nbsp;again. His 14 sacks ranked second in the league, and he became the first player in NFL history to record 14 or more in four consecutive seasons. He holds the franchise record with 102.5 career sacks.

NEW YORK (AP) — Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation. MLB opened the investigation last February when it was brought to its attention by the sportsbook, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/umpire-gambling-sports-betting-mlb-48909a07e5f97808a729016a376443fe">Hoberg did not umpire last season</a>. While MLB said the investigation did not uncover evidence Hoberg personally bet on baseball or manipulated games, MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill recommended on May 24 that Hoberg be fired.&nbsp;Commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday he upheld Hill’s decision. Among the highest-rated umpires at judging the strike zone, Hoberg can apply for reinstatement no earlier than 2026 spring training. MLB said the friend made 141 baseball bets between April 2, 2021, and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling almost $214,000 with an overall win of nearly $35,000.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Medics attended to a fan who collapsed courtside Monday night before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a>&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a>&nbsp;game. The teams were preparing for the opening tipoff when attention turned to the courtside seats. Medics worked on the man on the floor as both teams were sent back to the locker rooms with the game delayed. The man was taken out of the arena on a stretcher after about seven minutes. “We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the individual involved and are thankful to the first responders and medical staff who provided the necessary care,” a Grizzlies spokesperson said in a statement. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was limited in his comments after the game, citing privacy matters, but said the organization is “hoping for the best.” The game started after a 45-minute delay.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tampa-bay-rays">Tampa Bay Rays</a>&nbsp;finalized a $29 million, two-year contract on Monday. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023, will be paid $13 million this year. He also could earn $2 million in performance bonuses — $10,000 per plate appearance starting at 326 through 525. Kim has a $16 million player option for 2026. The 29-year-old South Korean tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ha-seong-kim-injury-padres-beb7ac9af8c18c49e5dfb163c922ca5d">needed season-ending surgery</a>. He hit .233 with 11 homers, 47 RBIs and 22 stolen bases in the final season of a $28 million, four-year contract. Kim had a .242 average with 47 homers, 200 RBIs and 78 stolen bases in 540 major league games over four seasons with the Padres.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707734642080.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns with the hope of better positioning himself to win a Super Bowl, according to a statement he sent to media outlets Monday. Garrett is under contract with the Browns for two more seasons under a five-year, $125 million extension he signed in 2020. “While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent," he said, in part. "The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.” Garrett, The Associated Press NFL defensive player of the year last season, is a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-mvp-award-finalists-71381d63b22e88f8b1eeb5015d772540">finalist for the award</a>&nbsp;again. His 14 sacks ranked second in the league, and he became the first player in NFL history to record 14 or more in four consecutive seasons. He holds the franchise record with 102.5 career sacks.NEW YORK (AP) — Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation. MLB opened the investigation last February when it was brought to its attention by the sportsbook, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/umpire-gambling-sports-betting-mlb-48909a07e5f97808a729016a376443fe">Hoberg did not umpire last season</a>. While MLB said the investigation did not uncover evidence Hoberg personally bet on baseball or manipulated games, MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill recommended on May 24 that Hoberg be fired.&nbsp;Commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday he upheld Hill’s decision. Among the highest-rated umpires at judging the strike zone, Hoberg can apply for reinstatement no earlier than 2026 spring training. MLB said the friend made 141 baseball bets between April 2, 2021, and Nov. 1, 2023, totaling almost $214,000 with an overall win of nearly $35,000.MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Medics attended to a fan who collapsed courtside Monday night before the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a>&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/memphis-grizzlies">Memphis Grizzlies</a>&nbsp;game. The teams were preparing for the opening tipoff when attention turned to the courtside seats. Medics worked on the man on the floor as both teams were sent back to the locker rooms with the game delayed. The man was taken out of the arena on a stretcher after about seven minutes. “We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the individual involved and are thankful to the first responders and medical staff who provided the necessary care,” a Grizzlies spokesperson said in a statement. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was limited in his comments after the game, citing privacy matters, but said the organization is “hoping for the best.” The game started after a 45-minute delay.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/tampa-bay-rays">Tampa Bay Rays</a>&nbsp;finalized a $29 million, two-year contract on Monday. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023, will be paid $13 million this year. He also could earn $2 million in performance bonuses — $10,000 per plate appearance starting at 326 through 525. Kim has a $16 million player option for 2026. The 29-year-old South Korean tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ha-seong-kim-injury-padres-beb7ac9af8c18c49e5dfb163c922ca5d">needed season-ending surgery</a>. He hit .233 with 11 homers, 47 RBIs and 22 stolen bases in the final season of a $28 million, four-year contract. Kim had a .242 average with 47 homers, 200 RBIs and 78 stolen bases in 540 major league games over four seasons with the Padres.MONDAY SCORES NCAA MEN TOP 25 No. 16 Kansas 69, No. 8 Iowa StateNCAA WOMEN TOP 25 No. 14 NC State 89, No. 10 Duke 83