TOKYO (AP) — Flora Duffy has won the Olympic women's triathlon, earning Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal and its first medal of any kind since 1976.

Duffy is a two-time former world triathlon series champion. She's competing in her fourth Olympics and is one of just two athletes representing Bermuda in Tokyo.

The start of the race was delayed 15 minutes because of storm conditions around Tokyo Bay. Duffy pumped her arms over her head as she finished the swimming, cycling and running course in 1 hour, 55:36 minutes.

The 33-year-old Duffy had never finished higher than eighth in her previous three Olympic triathlons. Bermuda hadn’t medaled at the Olympics since boxer Clarence Hill’s bronze in heavyweight boxing in Montreal.

Great Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown won the silver medal and American Katie Zaferes won bronze.

TOKYO (AP) — Flora Duffy has won the Olympic women's triathlon, earning Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal and its first medal of any kind since 1976.Duffy is a two-time former world triathlon series champion. She's competing in her fourth Olympics and is one of just two athletes representing Bermuda in Tokyo.The start of the race was delayed 15 minutes because of storm conditions around Tokyo Bay. Duffy pumped her arms over her head as she finished the swimming, cycling and running course in 1 hour, 55:36 minutes.The 33-year-old Duffy had never finished higher than eighth in her previous three Olympic triathlons. Bermuda hadn’t medaled at the Olympics since boxer Clarence Hill’s bronze in heavyweight boxing in Montreal.Great Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown won the silver medal and American Katie Zaferes won bronze.

Zaferes wins women's triathlon bronze for US; Bermuda's Duffy gets gold

KANSAS CITY, Kan. —&nbsp;After tearing up American Association pitching for the better part of two months,&nbsp;OF Jan Hernandez&nbsp;had his contract transferred to the Cincinnati Reds organization on Sunday. 

In 55 games, Hernandez slashed .318/.399/.654 and led the Monarchs in home runs (19) and RBIs (66).&nbsp;Going into his final game with the Monarchs, Hernandez was tied for second in RBI and tied for third in home runs, in the American Association.

“We’re very excited for Jan and the opportunity,” manager Joe Calfapietra said on Sunday’s edition of the Top Step on the Monarchs Broadcast Network. “Like you mentioned, it’s well-deserved. He’s been playing really good for us. It’s great when guys get opportunities when they’re succeeding.”&nbsp;

Hernandez, 26, is expected to join the Reds’ system today — making him the 21st Monarchs player this season to move on to a Major League organization. He’s the 10th player to have his contract transferred during the season.&nbsp;

“They’re always fun moments when you’re able to let the players know their dreams of coming here are fulfilled and now they have to continue with an organization,” Calfapietra said. “They have an opportunity now to reach their ultimate goal — to get back to the big leagues or get to the big leagues. That’s what [Hernandez] is striving for now.”

The Monarchs haven't announced a corresponding move for the roster.&nbsp;

“My time with the Monarchs was incredible,” Hernandez said in a statement. “It’s definitely an opportunity that I will treasure and remember forever. This team is a family; you feel the love and support since the very first day, and every time you step into the clubhouse, it feels like home. The fans in Legends Field are awesome; they really make everything even more exciting. I really want to say thank you to everybody in the staff; you all helped me become a better person and player.”

Kansas City will be home for an eight-game homestand that begins on Monday night against the Houston Apollos. The first pitch tonight is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv.</a>

KANSAS CITY, Kan. —&nbsp;After tearing up American Association pitching for the better part of two months,&nbsp;OF Jan Hernandez&nbsp;had his contract transferred to the Cincinnati Reds organization on Sunday. In 55 games, Hernandez slashed .318/.399/.654 and led the Monarchs in home runs (19) and RBIs (66).&nbsp;Going into his final game with the Monarchs, Hernandez was tied for second in RBI and tied for third in home runs, in the American Association.“We’re very excited for Jan and the opportunity,” manager Joe Calfapietra said on Sunday’s edition of the Top Step on the Monarchs Broadcast Network. “Like you mentioned, it’s well-deserved. He’s been playing really good for us. It’s great when guys get opportunities when they’re succeeding.”&nbsp;Hernandez, 26, is expected to join the Reds’ system today — making him the 21st Monarchs player this season to move on to a Major League organization. He’s the 10th player to have his contract transferred during the season.&nbsp;“They’re always fun moments when you’re able to let the players know their dreams of coming here are fulfilled and now they have to continue with an organization,” Calfapietra said. “They have an opportunity now to reach their ultimate goal — to get back to the big leagues or get to the big leagues. That’s what [Hernandez] is striving for now.”The Monarchs haven't announced a corresponding move for the roster.&nbsp;“My time with the Monarchs was incredible,” Hernandez said in a statement. “It’s definitely an opportunity that I will treasure and remember forever. This team is a family; you feel the love and support since the very first day, and every time you step into the clubhouse, it feels like home. The fans in Legends Field are awesome; they really make everything even more exciting. I really want to say thank you to everybody in the staff; you all helped me become a better person and player.”Kansas City will be home for an eight-game homestand that begins on Monday night against the Houston Apollos. The first pitch tonight is set for 7 p.m. and the game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv.</a>

Monarchs' Hernandez has contract transferred to Reds organization

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference. 

They notified the Big 12 that they would not be renewing an agreement than binds the league's members through 2025. 

The schools sent out a joint statement that made no mention of the SEC and said they intend to honor agreements that give the conference control of the school's media rights. 

Those arrangements run concurrent with the Big 12's television contracts with ESPN and Fox. 

Texas and Oklahoma have been in discussions with the SEC about joining the league, though neither the two schools nor the powerhouse conference has acknowledged that publicly.

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football WriterOklahoma and Texas took the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference. They notified the Big 12 that they would not be renewing an agreement than binds the league's members through 2025. The schools sent out a joint statement that made no mention of the SEC and said they intend to honor agreements that give the conference control of the school's media rights. Those arrangements run concurrent with the Big 12's television contracts with ESPN and Fox. Texas and Oklahoma have been in discussions with the SEC about joining the league, though neither the two schools nor the powerhouse conference has acknowledged that publicly.

With eye on SEC, Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Five-time Olympian Mariel Zagunis was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the women's saber at the Tokyo Games but is still looking to the future. 

The two-time champion is competing at her fifth Olympics. She's looking ahead to another medal shot in the team event. A sixth trip for the 2024 Paris Games is also a possibility. 

The year-long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic was a major frustration for Zagunis as she waited to see if the Tokyo Olympics would go ahead. Now it means only a three-year wait for Paris.

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Five-time Olympian Mariel Zagunis was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the women's saber at the Tokyo Games but is still looking to the future. The two-time champion is competing at her fifth Olympics. She's looking ahead to another medal shot in the team event. A sixth trip for the 2024 Paris Games is also a possibility. The year-long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic was a major frustration for Zagunis as she waited to see if the Tokyo Olympics would go ahead. Now it means only a three-year wait for Paris.

Five-time US fencing Olympian Zagunis still looking to future

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team hopes it can build off a fifth-place performance in the Olympics. 

The Americans put together a solid series of routines during the team finals before a late miscue dropped them behind Great Britain into fifth. 

Three-time Olympian Sam Mikulak says the future is bright for the U.S. and praised the performances of Olympic rookies Shane Wiskus, Yul Moldauer and Brody Malone. Mikulak, a six-time national champion, is retiring after the Games.

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team hopes it can build off a fifth-place performance in the Olympics. The Americans put together a solid series of routines during the team finals before a late miscue dropped them behind Great Britain into fifth. Three-time Olympian Sam Mikulak says the future is bright for the U.S. and praised the performances of Olympic rookies Shane Wiskus, Yul Moldauer and Brody Malone. Mikulak, a six-time national champion, is retiring after the Games.

US men seek momentum after promising Olympic performance

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed by the pandemic and then opened under oppressive heat, and now a typhoon is on the way. 

It's forecast to disrupt at least some of the Games. 

The Japanese say not to worry because in U.S. terms, the incoming weather is just a mid-grade tropical storm. But archery, rowing and sailing have already adjusted their schedules in anticipation of heavy rain. 

The surfers, though, are hoping a storm brings some tasty waves to competition.&nbsp;

All this comes after several days of extreme heat that required some athletes to take longer breaks and others to dose themselves with ice.

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed by the pandemic and then opened under oppressive heat, and now a typhoon is on the way. It's forecast to disrupt at least some of the Games. The Japanese say not to worry because in U.S. terms, the incoming weather is just a mid-grade tropical storm. But archery, rowing and sailing have already adjusted their schedules in anticipation of heavy rain. The surfers, though, are hoping a storm brings some tasty waves to competition.&nbsp;All this comes after several days of extreme heat that required some athletes to take longer breaks and others to dose themselves with ice.

Pandemic Olympics endured heat, and now a typhoon's en route

TOKYO (AP) — Moments after the U.S. closed out a grueling victory over China at the Tokyo Olympics, Rachel Fattal and her teammates got right back to work in the warm-down pool at the Tatsumi Water Polo Centre. 

The recovery period between games is an important time for all the water polo teams in Tokyo, playing a taxing sport pretty much every other day for the bulk of their stay at the Olympics. 

It's a grind, and finding a way back to 100% before the next game can make a difference when it comes to securing a medal — or going home empty-handed.

TOKYO (AP) — Moments after the U.S. closed out a grueling victory over China at the Tokyo Olympics, Rachel Fattal and her teammates got right back to work in the warm-down pool at the Tatsumi Water Polo Centre. The recovery period between games is an important time for all the water polo teams in Tokyo, playing a taxing sport pretty much every other day for the bulk of their stay at the Olympics. It's a grind, and finding a way back to 100% before the next game can make a difference when it comes to securing a medal — or going home empty-handed.

Recovery key for water polo teams at Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky finished off a busy day at the Tokyo Olympics, qualifying fastest in the first women's 1,500-meter freestyle at the Games and in the 200 free. 

Earlier, she earned a silver medal in the 400 free. 

In all, the American swam 2,100 meters on Monday. 

Ledecky's time of 15 minutes, 35.35 seconds was the eighth-fastest ever in the metric mile. The American already owns all 10 of the top-10 times.

 The grueling 30-lap race has been a men's event at the Olympics since 1904. The women are swimming it for the first time in Tokyo, although they've been competing in the event at the world championships since 2001.

TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky finished off a busy day at the Tokyo Olympics, qualifying fastest in the first women's 1,500-meter freestyle at the Games and in the 200 free. Earlier, she earned a silver medal in the 400 free. In all, the American swam 2,100 meters on Monday. Ledecky's time of 15 minutes, 35.35 seconds was the eighth-fastest ever in the metric mile. The American already owns all 10 of the top-10 times. The grueling 30-lap race has been a men's event at the Olympics since 1904. The women are swimming it for the first time in Tokyo, although they've been competing in the event at the world championships since 2001.

Ledecky tops heats in Olympic debut of women's 1,500 free

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Kelsey Stewart homered leading off the seventh inning to cap a late rally that gave the United States a 2-1 victory over Japan to win the group stage at the Olympics and the right to bat last in the gold medal game. 

The U.S. trailed until Valerie Arioto's RBI single in the sixth. 

Stewart hit the Americans' first homer of the Olympics. Her drive just over the glove of leaping right fielder Yuka Ichiguchi sent U.S. players running onto the field with their second straight walkoff win.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Kelsey Stewart homered leading off the seventh inning to cap a late rally that gave the United States a 2-1 victory over Japan to win the group stage at the Olympics and the right to bat last in the gold medal game. The U.S. trailed until Valerie Arioto's RBI single in the sixth. Stewart hit the Americans' first homer of the Olympics. Her drive just over the glove of leaping right fielder Yuka Ichiguchi sent U.S. players running onto the field with their second straight walkoff win.

Stewart's walk-off HR lifts US over Japan 2-1 for 5-0 record

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Caeleb Dressel is off on his quest for six swimming gold medals at the Tokyo Games, leading off an American victory in the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.

Dressel gave the U.S. a lead it never relinquished, swimming the first leg in a blistering 47.26 seconds.

Blake Pieroni and Bowe Becker kept the Americans out front before Zach Apple turned in an anchor leg of 46.69 to leave no doubt at the end.

The U.S. won in 3 minutes, 08.97 seconds, the third-fastest relay in history. Italy took the silver in 3:10.11, with the bronze going to Australia in 3:10.22.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Caeleb Dressel is off on his quest for six swimming gold medals at the Tokyo Games, leading off an American victory in the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.Dressel gave the U.S. a lead it never relinquished, swimming the first leg in a blistering 47.26 seconds.Blake Pieroni and Bowe Becker kept the Americans out front before Zach Apple turned in an anchor leg of 46.69 to leave no doubt at the end.The U.S. won in 3 minutes, 08.97 seconds, the third-fastest relay in history. Italy took the silver in 3:10.11, with the bronze going to Australia in 3:10.22.

US men's 4x100 freestyle relay team takes gold

TOKYO (AP) — Australia’s Ariarne Titmus has defeated American Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.

Titmus won one of the most anticipated races of the games, capturing the gold medal with the second-fastest time in history.

Titmus, who trailed by nearly a full body-length at the halfway mark of the eight-lap race, turned on the speed to touch in 3 minutes, 56.69 seconds.

Defending Olympic champion and world-record holder Ledecky settled for the silver this time in 3:57.36 -- the fourth-fastest time ever recorded.

No one else was even close. The bronze went to China’s Li Bingjie in 4:01.08.

TOKYO (AP) — Australia’s Ariarne Titmus has defeated American Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.Titmus won one of the most anticipated races of the games, capturing the gold medal with the second-fastest time in history.Titmus, who trailed by nearly a full body-length at the halfway mark of the eight-lap race, turned on the speed to touch in 3 minutes, 56.69 seconds.Defending Olympic champion and world-record holder Ledecky settled for the silver this time in 3:57.36 -- the fourth-fastest time ever recorded.No one else was even close. The bronze went to China’s Li Bingjie in 4:01.08.

Aussie wins gold, Ledecky silver in fast 400-meter freestyle

By JAXSON WEBB Kansas City Monarchs

JACKSON, Tenn. –&nbsp;After dropping the first two games of the road series to the Winnipeg Goldeyes (30-31), the Kansas City Monarchs (37-22) were in need of a victory to help stay atop of the South division standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Winnipeg Goldeyes chose 26-year-old, Greg Harris, as their starter for the day. The 6’3” righty from Valley Head, Alabama was acquired by the Goldeyes through trade with the Chicago Dogs earlier this season. Harris went 0-2 while on staff with the Dogs and came into the day 1-1 with Winnipeg.&nbsp;

Kansas City, who scored first in the previous game, did so again with three first inning runs.&nbsp;Morgan McCullough and Ryan Grotjohn both took the base on balls to start the game, followed by a Darnell Sweeney home run to take the early lead 3-0. Despite the 37 pitch first inning by Harris, the Winnipeg Goldeyes did not flinch at all and responded in the bottom half of the inning with one run off of a Max Murphy double (3-1).

The Monarchs were led on the hill by right-hander Jameson McGrane. The hurler put the team in great position to win the ballgame with his eighth start of the season. After working out of a jam in the first inning, McGrane went on to retire six of the next seven batters. The fourth inning served to be the best one for the Goldeyes as they were able to manufacture two runs off of two walks, a single, and a double play groundout. McGrane got through the fifth before passing the ball off to Elroy Urbina.&nbsp;

Kansas City ultimately put the nail in the coffin during the sixth inning. A trio of doubles from Colin Willis, Charcer Burks, and Will Kegor helped the Monarchs add some much needed cushion. It didn’t stop there either. Catcher Alexis Olmeda added the icing on the cake with an RBI single to left to top off the five run inning (8-3).

McGrane's outing of six innings, ten hits, three walks, and one strikeout served to be enough for the Sunday road victory, improving his 2021 season record to 4-1. Despite giving up double digit hits, he stayed aggressive with his pitches and let his defense work.&nbsp;

Elroy Urbina came up huge for Kansas City. The three innings of relief would be his longest so far this season. The lefty controlled all momentum down the final stretch of the game. Urbina only allowed five batters to reach base in the final three innings. The Goldeyes collected three hits off the reliever, but no runs.&nbsp;

The series finale win kept the Monarchs’ division lead at two and a half games over the Cleburne Railroaders.

The Monarchs will return home Monday for a four game series with the Houston Apollos. The first of five games will get underway Monday night at 7 p.m with the gates opening at 6 p.m. The game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:35 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv</a>.

By JAXSON WEBB Kansas City MonarchsJACKSON, Tenn. –&nbsp;After dropping the first two games of the road series to the Winnipeg Goldeyes (30-31), the Kansas City Monarchs (37-22) were in need of a victory to help stay atop of the South division standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Goldeyes chose 26-year-old, Greg Harris, as their starter for the day. The 6’3” righty from Valley Head, Alabama was acquired by the Goldeyes through trade with the Chicago Dogs earlier this season. Harris went 0-2 while on staff with the Dogs and came into the day 1-1 with Winnipeg.&nbsp;Kansas City, who scored first in the previous game, did so again with three first inning runs.&nbsp;Morgan McCullough and Ryan Grotjohn both took the base on balls to start the game, followed by a Darnell Sweeney home run to take the early lead 3-0. Despite the 37 pitch first inning by Harris, the Winnipeg Goldeyes did not flinch at all and responded in the bottom half of the inning with one run off of a Max Murphy double (3-1).The Monarchs were led on the hill by right-hander Jameson McGrane. The hurler put the team in great position to win the ballgame with his eighth start of the season. After working out of a jam in the first inning, McGrane went on to retire six of the next seven batters. The fourth inning served to be the best one for the Goldeyes as they were able to manufacture two runs off of two walks, a single, and a double play groundout. McGrane got through the fifth before passing the ball off to Elroy Urbina.&nbsp;Kansas City ultimately put the nail in the coffin during the sixth inning. A trio of doubles from Colin Willis, Charcer Burks, and Will Kegor helped the Monarchs add some much needed cushion. It didn’t stop there either. Catcher Alexis Olmeda added the icing on the cake with an RBI single to left to top off the five run inning (8-3).McGrane's outing of six innings, ten hits, three walks, and one strikeout served to be enough for the Sunday road victory, improving his 2021 season record to 4-1. Despite giving up double digit hits, he stayed aggressive with his pitches and let his defense work.&nbsp;Elroy Urbina came up huge for Kansas City. The three innings of relief would be his longest so far this season. The lefty controlled all momentum down the final stretch of the game. Urbina only allowed five batters to reach base in the final three innings. The Goldeyes collected three hits off the reliever, but no runs.&nbsp;The series finale win kept the Monarchs’ division lead at two and a half games over the Cleburne Railroaders.The Monarchs will return home Monday for a four game series with the Houston Apollos. The first of five games will get underway Monday night at 7 p.m with the gates opening at 6 p.m. The game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:35 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv</a>.

Monarchs close Winnipeg series with a win

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Wind Surge were unable to hold on to their lead as the Travelers walked-off Game 6 with a three-run home run to win 7-5. 

Despite the loss, the Wind Surge still won the series 4-2 and hold a three game lead in the division over second place Tulsa.

For the first time this series, the Travelers were the first ones on the board. Austin Shenton hit his first double-A home run off Jordan Balazovic to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Wichita was able to take the lead with a quick two-out rally in the top of the second inning. With D.J. Burt on second, Aaron Whitefield singled to the left center gap to drive in Burt and his team-leading 40th RBI. Wilbis Santiago followed up Whitefield by driving him in with a double to the right center gap to put Wichita ahead 2-1 for the moment. An RBI single by Arkansas’ Stephen Wrenn in the bottom half of the inning tied the game back up at 2.

The Surge jumped back out in front with two RBI singles in the top of the third inning. With Roy Morales standing on second, Ernie De La Trinidad singled softly to right field to plate the go-ahead run for Wichita. After De La Trinidad advanced to third on a groundout a couple batters later, D.J. Burt singled on another ground ball through the right side to add another run to the lead. After Jake Scheiner of Arkansas picked up an RBI single in the bottom of the fith, the Surge put the lead right back to two runs in the top of the sixth off a Roy Morales sacrifice fly.

The Surge were unable to hold on to their two-run lead in the ninth inning. After back-to-back singles put two on for Arkansas, Jake Scheiner hit a walk-off three-run home run to give the Travelers the series finale victory.

Jordan Balazovic lasted five innings in his 10th start of the year. Balazovic allowed three runs on five hits and struck out four. Mitchell Osnowitz threw 2.1 innings of relief as he allowed just one run on one hit and struck out three.

NOTES D.J. Burt extended his hitting streak to four games.&nbsp;

COMING UP Wichita continue their road trip in Arkansas with a six-game series against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals starting Tuesday night. First pitch of game one is set for 7:05 p.m. from Springdale, Ark. Wichita will start RHP Chris Vallimont (3-4, 4.13 ERA) for game one on Tuesday night. The Wind Surge and Naturals played a six-game series three weeks ago in Wichita. The Naturals won the series by taking four of the six games over the week.&nbsp; Catch the game at <a href="http://MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a> and <a href="http://Windsurge.com">Windsurge.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627253077005.jpeg" alt="The Wind Surge's D.J. Burt extended his hitting streak to four games. Photo by Ed Bailey courtesy Wichita Wind Surge" />
 <figcaption>The Wind Surge's D.J. Burt extended his hitting streak to four games. Photo by Ed Bailey courtesy Wichita Wind Surge</figcaption>
 </figure>LITTLE ROCK, Ark.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Wind Surge were unable to hold on to their lead as the Travelers walked-off Game 6 with a three-run home run to win 7-5. Despite the loss, the Wind Surge still won the series 4-2 and hold a three game lead in the division over second place Tulsa.For the first time this series, the Travelers were the first ones on the board. Austin Shenton hit his first double-A home run off Jordan Balazovic to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Wichita was able to take the lead with a quick two-out rally in the top of the second inning. With D.J. Burt on second, Aaron Whitefield singled to the left center gap to drive in Burt and his team-leading 40th RBI. Wilbis Santiago followed up Whitefield by driving him in with a double to the right center gap to put Wichita ahead 2-1 for the moment. An RBI single by Arkansas’ Stephen Wrenn in the bottom half of the inning tied the game back up at 2.The Surge jumped back out in front with two RBI singles in the top of the third inning. With Roy Morales standing on second, Ernie De La Trinidad singled softly to right field to plate the go-ahead run for Wichita. After De La Trinidad advanced to third on a groundout a couple batters later, D.J. Burt singled on another ground ball through the right side to add another run to the lead. After Jake Scheiner of Arkansas picked up an RBI single in the bottom of the fith, the Surge put the lead right back to two runs in the top of the sixth off a Roy Morales sacrifice fly.The Surge were unable to hold on to their two-run lead in the ninth inning. After back-to-back singles put two on for Arkansas, Jake Scheiner hit a walk-off three-run home run to give the Travelers the series finale victory.Jordan Balazovic lasted five innings in his 10th start of the year. Balazovic allowed three runs on five hits and struck out four. Mitchell Osnowitz threw 2.1 innings of relief as he allowed just one run on one hit and struck out three.NOTES D.J. Burt extended his hitting streak to four games.&nbsp;COMING UP Wichita continue their road trip in Arkansas with a six-game series against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals starting Tuesday night. First pitch of game one is set for 7:05 p.m. from Springdale, Ark. Wichita will start RHP Chris Vallimont (3-4, 4.13 ERA) for game one on Tuesday night. The Wind Surge and Naturals played a six-game series three weeks ago in Wichita. The Naturals won the series by taking four of the six games over the week.&nbsp; Catch the game at <a href="http://MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a> and <a href="http://Windsurge.com">Windsurge.com</a>.

Travelers walk off Game 6 with Wind Surge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daniel Lynch pitched eight scoreless, Jorge Soler homered twice and Salvador Perez once to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

The Royals took a 4-0 first-inning lead as Perez hit a three-run homer and Soler followed with solo shot. He also homered in the third. 

Lynch (1-2) allowed five hits in earning his first major league win. 

Tarik Skubal (6-9) gave up five runs for the Tigers. Eric Haas had RBI single in the ninth for Detroit.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daniel Lynch pitched eight scoreless, Jorge Soler homered twice and Salvador Perez once to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.The Royals took a 4-0 first-inning lead as Perez hit a three-run homer and Soler followed with solo shot. He also homered in the third. Lynch (1-2) allowed five hits in earning his first major league win. Tarik Skubal (6-9) gave up five runs for the Tigers. Eric Haas had RBI single in the ninth for Detroit.

Lynch, Soler, Perez lead Royals over Tigers 6-1

TOKYO (AP) — The Refugee Olympic Team was created by the IOC for the 2016 Olympics. Its aim was to allow athletes to keep competing even if they had been forced to leave their home countries. 

The team had 10 athletes at the Rio Games and includes 29 athletes this time in Tokyo. 

The team selected by the International Olympic Committee last month was drawn from 55 athletes who fled their home countries and got scholarships to train for the games in a new home country.

TOKYO (AP) — The Refugee Olympic Team was created by the IOC for the 2016 Olympics. Its aim was to allow athletes to keep competing even if they had been forced to leave their home countries. The team had 10 athletes at the Rio Games and includes 29 athletes this time in Tokyo. The team selected by the International Olympic Committee last month was drawn from 55 athletes who fled their home countries and got scholarships to train for the games in a new home country.

How team of refugee athletes made it to Olympics

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs'&nbsp;DeAndre Baker, Juan Thornhill, and Joshua Kaindoh fielded media questions Sunday. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:

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SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — France dealt the U.S. a major blow in men's basketball once again. 

Evan Fournier's 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay in what became a 83-76 win over the Americans on Sunday in the opening game for both teams at the Tokyo Olympics. 

The U.S. had won 25 consecutive Olympic games, last losing at the Athens Games 17 years ago and settling for a bronze medal there. 

Fournier had 28 points for France, while Rudy Gobert scored 14 and Nando de Colo had 13. Jrue Holiday had 18 points for the U.S. 

France knocked the U.S. out of the World Cup two years ago as well.

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — France dealt the U.S. a major blow in men's basketball once again. Evan Fournier's 3-pointer with just under a minute left put France ahead to stay in what became a 83-76 win over the Americans on Sunday in the opening game for both teams at the Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. had won 25 consecutive Olympic games, last losing at the Athens Games 17 years ago and settling for a bronze medal there. Fournier had 28 points for France, while Rudy Gobert scored 14 and Nando de Colo had 13. Jrue Holiday had 18 points for the U.S. France knocked the U.S. out of the World Cup two years ago as well.

US loses to France 83-76; 25-game Olympic win streak ends

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Wind Surge clinched the series against the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night with a 5-4 win in 10 innings. 

Wichita doubled up Arkansas in hits (12-6) to lead themselves to a game five victory.

The Surge continued the trend of jumping out first with an RBI single by Roy Morales in the top of the third. With runners on the corners, Morales picked up an RBI for the fourth time this series by pushing one through the right side and allowing Whitefield to trot home.

Wichita pushed three more runs across in the top of the fifth off the powerful bat of Jermaine Palacios. For the second time in as many games, Palacios homered to deep left field with two runners on to bring the Wind Surge advantage to 4-0. Palacios’ 12th long ball of the year moved him into a tie with Andrew Bechtold for the clubhouse lead.

The Travelers managed to score four runs off an RBI triple and three RBI singles to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. The game remained tied as the Surge and Travelers needed extra innings to determine a winner tonight.

Wichita scored first in the top of the 10th to take the lead back. D.J. Burt, the first batter of the inning, laid down a bunt to move Bechtold to third and set up Aaron Whitefield to plate the go-ahead run. Ryan Mason came out of the pen to close out the game for Wichita. Mason successfully picked up his fifth save opportunity as he recorded a strikeout and a groundout to strand the designated runner at second.

In his first start of the season, Adam Lau pitched a scoreless 3.1 innings. Lau allowed just one hit while striking out six Travelers. Jhonleider Salinas was the first call to the bullpen and threw 2.0 innings of relief. Salinas allowed just one hit and struck out three. Zach Neff drew his sixth win of the year with three innings of one run baseball and striking out four batters.

NOTES The Wind Surge tied their team record for most stolen bases in a game with 6 tonight (June 22 @ Midland). Aaron Whitefield had 3 of those 6 stolen bases tonight, tying him for the individual record for most stolen bases in a game (Mark Contreras, June 1 vs. Arkansas). Wind Surge improve to 4-2 in extra-inning games this season.

COMING UP Wichita will play the series finale against the Arkansas Travelers Sunday afternoon). First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. from Little Rock, Ark. Wichita will start RHP Jordan Balazovic (3-1, 2.44 ERA) against Arkansas RHP Tyler Herb (2-3, 2.48 ERA).&nbsp; Catch the game on <a href="http://MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a> and <a href="http://Windsurge.com">Windsurge.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627225352726.jpeg" alt="Wind Surge's Jermaine Palacios smacks a three-run homer. Photo courtesy Wichita Wind Surge" />
 <figcaption>Wind Surge's Jermaine Palacios smacks a three-run homer. Photo courtesy Wichita Wind Surge</figcaption>
 </figure>LITTLE ROCK, Ark.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Wind Surge clinched the series against the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night with a 5-4 win in 10 innings. Wichita doubled up Arkansas in hits (12-6) to lead themselves to a game five victory.The Surge continued the trend of jumping out first with an RBI single by Roy Morales in the top of the third. With runners on the corners, Morales picked up an RBI for the fourth time this series by pushing one through the right side and allowing Whitefield to trot home.Wichita pushed three more runs across in the top of the fifth off the powerful bat of Jermaine Palacios. For the second time in as many games, Palacios homered to deep left field with two runners on to bring the Wind Surge advantage to 4-0. Palacios’ 12th long ball of the year moved him into a tie with Andrew Bechtold for the clubhouse lead.The Travelers managed to score four runs off an RBI triple and three RBI singles to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. The game remained tied as the Surge and Travelers needed extra innings to determine a winner tonight.Wichita scored first in the top of the 10th to take the lead back. D.J. Burt, the first batter of the inning, laid down a bunt to move Bechtold to third and set up Aaron Whitefield to plate the go-ahead run. Ryan Mason came out of the pen to close out the game for Wichita. Mason successfully picked up his fifth save opportunity as he recorded a strikeout and a groundout to strand the designated runner at second.In his first start of the season, Adam Lau pitched a scoreless 3.1 innings. Lau allowed just one hit while striking out six Travelers. Jhonleider Salinas was the first call to the bullpen and threw 2.0 innings of relief. Salinas allowed just one hit and struck out three. Zach Neff drew his sixth win of the year with three innings of one run baseball and striking out four batters.NOTES The Wind Surge tied their team record for most stolen bases in a game with 6 tonight (June 22 @ Midland). Aaron Whitefield had 3 of those 6 stolen bases tonight, tying him for the individual record for most stolen bases in a game (Mark Contreras, June 1 vs. Arkansas). Wind Surge improve to 4-2 in extra-inning games this season.COMING UP Wichita will play the series finale against the Arkansas Travelers Sunday afternoon). First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. from Little Rock, Ark. Wichita will start RHP Jordan Balazovic (3-1, 2.44 ERA) against Arkansas RHP Tyler Herb (2-3, 2.48 ERA).&nbsp; Catch the game on <a href="http://MiLB.TV">MiLB.TV</a> and <a href="http://Windsurge.com">Windsurge.com</a>.

Wichita Wind Surge take Travelers to 10, win 5-4

By KAITLYN SANDERS Kansas City Monarchs

JACKSON, Tenn. -&nbsp;A back-and-forth game ended in the bottom of the ninth&nbsp;when&nbsp;Kyle Martin launched a two-run home run to cap a wild night in Tennessee, as the Kansas City Monarchs (36-22) fell to the Winnipeg Goldeyes (30-30) by a 9-6 final.

The Monarchs got on the board in the top of the first inning. Darnell Sweeney would double and come home on an RBI single from Gabby Guerrero.

Kansas City had the opportunity to put more runs on the board in the third inning with bases loaded and no outs, but nobody crossed home as the score remained 1-0 going into the bottom of the third. The Monarchs would leave a season high 13 runners stranded on the night.

Winnipeg finally saw players on base in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;With no outs and Tyler Hill and Jay Gonzalez on first and second, Max Murphy put an RBI double out into center field, giving Winnipeg a 2-1 lead.&nbsp;The Goldeyes added another run in the inning as Raul Navarro produced an RBI single, bringing in Murphy to add to the lead, 3-1.

The Monarchs saw a familiar scenario with bases loaded again at the top of the seventh.&nbsp;

Casey Gillaspie hit a ball to the left side of the infield that that would have ended the inning but a wide throw at second by third sacker Raul Navarro scored Morgan McCullough and Ryan Grotjohn to tie the game at three on the error.&nbsp;

Colin Willis drew a walk to load the bases off Goldeye reliever Travis Seabrooke. The right-hander would then walk&nbsp;Charcer Burks and Will Kenjor to score two more runs and give KC the 5-3 lead. &nbsp;

Kansas City did not keep the lead for long as Winnipeg also saw a bases-loaded scenario in the bottom of the seventh. Wes Darvill led off with a home run off Ryan Newell. Newell then walked Kevin Lachance who moved to second on an sac bunt from Austin Rei. Dalbert Siri then entered the game for the Monarchs and he would walk Tyler Hill to put runners at first and second. Then Max Murphy drove in one run with a single to right to tie the game at five. Kyle Martin hit a fielders choice to first scoring the runner from third to give the Goldeyes the lead 6-5.

In the top of the ninth and with two outs and Gillaspie at third and Kengor at first, Daniel Wasinger hit an RBI single to center field, bringing in Gillaspie and tying the game back up at 6-6.

With two outs and two men on base, a home run from Martin dashed Kansas City’s hopes of going into extra innings, and Winnipeg took the second game of the series 9-6.

Kansas City will wrap up the road trip with the final game against the&nbsp;Winnipeg Goldeyes in Jackson on&nbsp;Sunday afternoon before returning to Kansas City to host the Houston Apollos on Monday. The first pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. and the game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv.</a>

By KAITLYN SANDERS Kansas City MonarchsJACKSON, Tenn. -&nbsp;A back-and-forth game ended in the bottom of the ninth&nbsp;when&nbsp;Kyle Martin launched a two-run home run to cap a wild night in Tennessee, as the Kansas City Monarchs (36-22) fell to the Winnipeg Goldeyes (30-30) by a 9-6 final.The Monarchs got on the board in the top of the first inning. Darnell Sweeney would double and come home on an RBI single from Gabby Guerrero.Kansas City had the opportunity to put more runs on the board in the third inning with bases loaded and no outs, but nobody crossed home as the score remained 1-0 going into the bottom of the third. The Monarchs would leave a season high 13 runners stranded on the night.Winnipeg finally saw players on base in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;With no outs and Tyler Hill and Jay Gonzalez on first and second, Max Murphy put an RBI double out into center field, giving Winnipeg a 2-1 lead.&nbsp;The Goldeyes added another run in the inning as Raul Navarro produced an RBI single, bringing in Murphy to add to the lead, 3-1.The Monarchs saw a familiar scenario with bases loaded again at the top of the seventh.&nbsp;Casey Gillaspie hit a ball to the left side of the infield that that would have ended the inning but a wide throw at second by third sacker Raul Navarro scored Morgan McCullough and Ryan Grotjohn to tie the game at three on the error.&nbsp;Colin Willis drew a walk to load the bases off Goldeye reliever Travis Seabrooke. The right-hander would then walk&nbsp;Charcer Burks and Will Kenjor to score two more runs and give KC the 5-3 lead. &nbsp;Kansas City did not keep the lead for long as Winnipeg also saw a bases-loaded scenario in the bottom of the seventh. Wes Darvill led off with a home run off Ryan Newell. Newell then walked Kevin Lachance who moved to second on an sac bunt from Austin Rei. Dalbert Siri then entered the game for the Monarchs and he would walk Tyler Hill to put runners at first and second. Then Max Murphy drove in one run with a single to right to tie the game at five. Kyle Martin hit a fielders choice to first scoring the runner from third to give the Goldeyes the lead 6-5.In the top of the ninth and with two outs and Gillaspie at third and Kengor at first, Daniel Wasinger hit an RBI single to center field, bringing in Gillaspie and tying the game back up at 6-6. With two outs and two men on base, a home run from Martin dashed Kansas City’s hopes of going into extra innings, and Winnipeg took the second game of the series 9-6.Kansas City will wrap up the road trip with the final game against the&nbsp;Winnipeg Goldeyes in Jackson on&nbsp;Sunday afternoon before returning to Kansas City to host the Houston Apollos on Monday. The first pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. and the game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv.</a>

Winnipeg Goldeyes get walk-off win over Monarchs

TOKYO (AP) - William Shaner has won gold men’s 10-meter air rifle, adding to the United States’ second-day haul at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Americans were shut out on the first day, but won six medals in swimming on Day 2.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-sports-bulgaria-olympic-team-china-olympic-team-georgia-olympic-team-ef67be915bd4c47d73a0a8fcc7a61497">The 20-year-old Shaner qualified third</a>&nbsp;and was steady in the finals at his first Olympics, finishing with an Olympic-record 251.6 points. Sheng Lihao, a Chinese 16-year-old with little international experience, took silver and countryman Yang Haoran earned bronze.

Shaner was one of the top youth shooters in the country and has already had a decorated career at the University of Kentucky, finishing second at the NCAA individual championships and team gold in consecutive seasons. He also was a first-team All-American as a freshman.

TOKYO (AP) - William Shaner has won gold men’s 10-meter air rifle, adding to the United States’ second-day haul at the Tokyo Olympics.The Americans were shut out on the first day, but won six medals in swimming on Day 2.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-sports-bulgaria-olympic-team-china-olympic-team-georgia-olympic-team-ef67be915bd4c47d73a0a8fcc7a61497">The 20-year-old Shaner qualified third</a>&nbsp;and was steady in the finals at his first Olympics, finishing with an Olympic-record 251.6 points. Sheng Lihao, a Chinese 16-year-old with little international experience, took silver and countryman Yang Haoran earned bronze.Shaner was one of the top youth shooters in the country and has already had a decorated career at the University of Kentucky, finishing second at the NCAA individual championships and team gold in consecutive seasons. He also was a first-team All-American as a freshman.

Shaner wins gold for US in 10-meter air rifle competition

TOKYO (AP) - Anastasija Zolotic won the United States’ first gold medal in women’s taekwondo by beating Russian athlete Tatiana Minina 25-17 to claim the featherweight division title.

The 18-year-old Zolotic lets out a primal scream as she pulls on her helmet before each round. The Largo, Florida, native has been telling friends and family since early childhood that she would be an Olympic champion and she needed only one trip to the Games to make it happen.

Zolotic and Minina had a high-scoring first round and a tactical second but Zolotic picked apart her Russian opponent in the third with two-point body kicks after nursing a one-point lead into the final round.

Zolotic was only the fourth American to reach an Olympic taekwondo final and only the second woman. Steven Lopez won the U.S. team’s only two previous Olympic golds in taekwondo.

TOKYO (AP) - Anastasija Zolotic won the United States’ first gold medal in women’s taekwondo by beating Russian athlete Tatiana Minina 25-17 to claim the featherweight division title.The 18-year-old Zolotic lets out a primal scream as she pulls on her helmet before each round. The Largo, Florida, native has been telling friends and family since early childhood that she would be an Olympic champion and she needed only one trip to the Games to make it happen.Zolotic and Minina had a high-scoring first round and a tactical second but Zolotic picked apart her Russian opponent in the third with two-point body kicks after nursing a one-point lead into the final round.Zolotic was only the fourth American to reach an Olympic taekwondo final and only the second woman. Steven Lopez won the U.S. team’s only two previous Olympic golds in taekwondo.

Zolotic wins featherweight taekwondo gold for US

TOKYO (AP) — Lee Kiefer won the third gold medal for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and the third fencing gold in the country's history by beating defending champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia 15-13 in the women's foil final. 

Mariel Zagunis is the only other U.S fencer to earn gold. She won the saber events at the 2004 and 2008 Games. 

Kiefer ripped off her mask after the final point and shouted "Oh my God!" She placed fifth at the 2012 London Games and was 10th at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

TOKYO (AP) — Lee Kiefer won the third gold medal for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and the third fencing gold in the country's history by beating defending champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia 15-13 in the women's foil final. Mariel Zagunis is the only other U.S fencer to earn gold. She won the saber events at the 2004 and 2008 Games. Kiefer ripped off her mask after the final point and shouted "Oh my God!" She placed fifth at the 2012 London Games and was 10th at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Kiefer earns 3rd American fencing gold ever with foil win

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. women's gymnastics team's bid for a third straight Olympic title is off to a rocky start. 

The four-woman group led by reigning champion Simone Biles finished second to ROC, as the Russian team is known, during qualifying. That's the first time the Americans have failed to lead at the end of any major event in more than a decade. 

Biles topped the all-round with a total of 57.731 points but lacked her usual precision. The 24-year-old made significant mistakes on three events. 

The ROC team score of 171.629 was more than a full point ahead of the U.S., though both teams will start from scratch in the finals.

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. women's gymnastics team's bid for a third straight Olympic title is off to a rocky start. The four-woman group led by reigning champion Simone Biles finished second to ROC, as the Russian team is known, during qualifying. That's the first time the Americans have failed to lead at the end of any major event in more than a decade. Biles topped the all-round with a total of 57.731 points but lacked her usual precision. The 24-year-old made significant mistakes on three events. The ROC team score of 171.629 was more than a full point ahead of the U.S., though both teams will start from scratch in the finals.

US women finish behind Russians in gymnastics qualifying round

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Amanda Chidester hit a game-ending, two-run single in the eighth inning, Monica Abbott struck out 13 and the United States beat Australia 2-1 to clinch a berth in the Olympic softball gold medal game. 

Australia scored the first run off the Americans in the tournament when Jade Wall walked on eight pitches with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth. 

Chidester then singled to score Haylie McCleney and Janie Reed. The top-ranked Americans have scored just six runs in four games. 

They play Japan on Monday in a game that likely will only determine which team bats last in Tuesday's gold medal game.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Amanda Chidester hit a game-ending, two-run single in the eighth inning, Monica Abbott struck out 13 and the United States beat Australia 2-1 to clinch a berth in the Olympic softball gold medal game. Australia scored the first run off the Americans in the tournament when Jade Wall walked on eight pitches with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth. Chidester then singled to score Haylie McCleney and Janie Reed. The top-ranked Americans have scored just six runs in four games. They play Japan on Monday in a game that likely will only determine which team bats last in Tuesday's gold medal game.

US beats Australia, clinches softball gold medal game spot

TOKYO (AP) -&nbsp;Australia has set the first swimming world record of the Tokyo Games in the women’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.

The Aussies touched in 3 minutes, 29.69 seconds, breaking the mark 3:30.05 that they set in 2018.

The winning team included sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell, who took the lead and anchor legs.

They were joined by Meg Harris and Emma McKeon.

Canada was second in 3:32.78, while the American took their sixth medal of the night with a bronze in 3:32.81. Simone Manuel swam the anchor leg for the U.S.

TOKYO (AP) -&nbsp;Australia has set the first swimming world record of the Tokyo Games in the women’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.The Aussies touched in 3 minutes, 29.69 seconds, breaking the mark 3:30.05 that they set in 2018.The winning team included sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell, who took the lead and anchor legs.They were joined by Meg Harris and Emma McKeon.Canada was second in 3:32.78, while the American took their sixth medal of the night with a bronze in 3:32.81. Simone Manuel swam the anchor leg for the U.S.

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