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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

⚾ India and Frazier homer to rally Royals over the White Sox

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 16, 2025)—Sam Armstrong threw seven shutout innings in the longest start of his professional career in a 6-0 Wichita Wind Surge victory over the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field. 

The Wind Surge have now won back-to-back games and can take the season series over the Cardinals with a win in tomorrow’s series finale.&nbsp;While Armstrong and Pete Hansen dueled on the mound for a scoreless first four frames, Rubel Cespedes lined an opposite-field solo home run over the left field wall in the top of the fifth to put Wichita on the board. 

Kaelen Culpepper later cracked an RBI single into the right-center gap to give the Wind Surge a 2-0 lead heading toward the bottom of the fifth inning.&nbsp;Jose Salas added on with a bases-clearing double to the wall in left in the following frame to give Wichita a 5-0 advantage.&nbsp;Armstrong ended his night with seven scoreless innings, seven hits, and a strikeout as the winning pitcher. 

The righthander’s outing was both his longest outing as a pro and the longest outing by a Wind Surge pitcher this season. He’s now an even 1-1 within the Minnesota Twins organization after coming over from the Chicago Cubs system ahead of the Trade Deadline.&nbsp;

Hendry Mendez brought in an insurance run on a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth for a 6-0 score with Wichita out in front. 

Darren Bowen threw two one-hit innings of relief and struck out Trey Paige to secure the combined shutout victory for the Wind Surge.&nbsp;

Wichita finishes the series with the Springfield Cardinals on August 17 at 1:05 PM. The Wind Surge return to Equity Bank Park for their final homestand of the season, starting with the Arkansas Travelers on August 26. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 16, 2025)—Sam Armstrong threw seven shutout innings in the longest start of his professional career in a 6-0 Wichita Wind Surge victory over the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field. The Wind Surge have now won back-to-back games and can take the season series over the Cardinals with a win in tomorrow’s series finale.&nbsp;While Armstrong and Pete Hansen dueled on the mound for a scoreless first four frames, Rubel Cespedes lined an opposite-field solo home run over the left field wall in the top of the fifth to put Wichita on the board. Kaelen Culpepper later cracked an RBI single into the right-center gap to give the Wind Surge a 2-0 lead heading toward the bottom of the fifth inning.&nbsp;Jose Salas added on with a bases-clearing double to the wall in left in the following frame to give Wichita a 5-0 advantage.&nbsp;Armstrong ended his night with seven scoreless innings, seven hits, and a strikeout as the winning pitcher. The righthander’s outing was both his longest outing as a pro and the longest outing by a Wind Surge pitcher this season. He’s now an even 1-1 within the Minnesota Twins organization after coming over from the Chicago Cubs system ahead of the Trade Deadline.&nbsp;Hendry Mendez brought in an insurance run on a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth for a 6-0 score with Wichita out in front. Darren Bowen threw two one-hit innings of relief and struck out Trey Paige to secure the combined shutout victory for the Wind Surge.&nbsp;POSTGAME NOTES<ul>
 <li>Sam Armstrong throws his longest professional outing. The start marked his fourth quality start of the season and his first with Wichita.&nbsp;</li><li>Kala’i Rosario is up to a 14 Game On Base Streak.</li><li>Jose Salas finishes 2-for-4 with 3 RBI, marking his first 3 RBI performance this year with the Wind Surge.</li><li>Hendry Mendez gets a pair of hits &amp; now sports a .375 batting average over 11 games played with Wichita after being dealt&nbsp;to the Twins near the Trade Deadline.</li><li>The Wind Surge fielded four 1-3 putouts throughout the game.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Wichita finishes the series with the Springfield Cardinals on August 17 at 1:05 PM. The Wind Surge return to Equity Bank Park for their final homestand of the season, starting with the Arkansas Travelers on August 26. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

Wichita Shuts Out Springfield

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.

Pasquantino left in the first inning because of heat-related illness. The game-time temperature was 94 degrees, with the humidity above 50%. Nick Loftin moved to first base, and Rave took over for Loftin in left.

Michael Lorenzen made his first start for Kansas City since July 6. He allowed three hits in four scoreless innings. Daniel Lynch IV (5-2) was the winner.

Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a homer off Sean Burke (4-10). The Royals added an unearned run in the second, and Rave made it 3-0 in the third with his fourth home.

In the fifth, Rave singled and scored on Maikel Garcia's two-run double. Loftin had an RBI single in the sixth.

Andrew Benintendi doubled in two runs for Chicago in the eighth.

The Royals (62-61) had lost in their last five chances to move above .500.

Chicago RHP Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) was set to start opposite RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87) on Sunday in the series finale.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.Pasquantino left in the first inning because of heat-related illness. The game-time temperature was 94 degrees, with the humidity above 50%. Nick Loftin moved to first base, and Rave took over for Loftin in left.Michael Lorenzen made his first start for Kansas City since July 6. He allowed three hits in four scoreless innings. Daniel Lynch IV (5-2) was the winner.Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a homer off Sean Burke (4-10). The Royals added an unearned run in the second, and Rave made it 3-0 in the third with his fourth home.In the fifth, Rave singled and scored on Maikel Garcia's two-run double. Loftin had an RBI single in the sixth.Andrew Benintendi doubled in two runs for Chicago in the eighth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Rave's homer in his first at-bat.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals (62-61) had lost in their last five chances to move above .500.<h2>Up next</h2>Chicago RHP Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) was set to start opposite RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87) on Sunday in the series finale.

⚾ Rave fills in nicely for Pasquantino in Royals victory over the White Sox

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

Darnold,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-seahawks-score-carroll-edf384e650581062397c8dfdb83211f0">who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders</a>, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bengals-fant-227c19313598e1129d9506bcae6f22e7">Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals</a>, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.

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

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

Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755374128244.jpeg" alt="Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold looked the part of a franchise quarterback in his first appearance at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in a preseason game on Friday night.Darnold,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-seahawks-score-carroll-edf384e650581062397c8dfdb83211f0">who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders</a>, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.Darnold, who signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle in the offseason, made good use of both his legs and his tight ends during his sole series. He had no issues rolling out to either his left or right, locating tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo for short passes, as well as fullback Robbie Ouzts and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for deeper completions.“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” Darnold said. “And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November, December already out there in the rain.”Backup quarterback Drew Lock also impressed in relief of Darnold on a slippery Seattle evening, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jake Bobo, and completing 10 of 12 passes for 129 yards. Coach Mike Macdonald was particularly complimentary of Bobo’s performance.“This guy’s a Seahawk, man,” Macdonald said of Bobo, “The way he operates and goes and attacks the football."Running backs Zach Charbonnet and Damien Martinez each added touchdowns on the ground in the first and third quarters, respectively.The Chiefs, meanwhile, did not play quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and other starters from the team that fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl.Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew found tight end Robert Tonyan for a 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.The Seahawks’ defense in large part held strong, limiting the Chiefs’ reserves to three points in the second half. Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore, though, did return a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.“Now, we’re chasing perfection as much as you can’t obtain it,” safety Julian Love said. “That’s kind of what we’re trying to make the standard on defense.”<h2>Scampering Seahawks</h2>After rushing for the fifth-fewest yards as a team in 2024, the Seahawks have made it their prerogative to be more effective on the ground in 2025. They demonstrated on Friday, racking up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries. Five different players rushed for at least 30 yards.“The backs ran really hard,” Macdonald said. “Every back today, I thought, ran the ball hard and going forward, how we finish plays, I can’t wait to watch it.”<h2>Tight end time</h2>Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bengals-fant-227c19313598e1129d9506bcae6f22e7">Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals</a>, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.Barner is the more veteran player, with 30 catches and 245 receiving yards under his belt from last season. But Arroyo, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been more productive in the preseason. He has four catches for 33 yards through two exhibition games.<h2>Up next</h2>Seahawks: Visit the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 23.Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

🏈 Sam Darnold helps lead Seahawks to win over the Chiefs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755313126115.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years.The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox since the start of last season, including a four-game sweep of Chicago n May.Cameron (7-5) set the Royals rookie record at Kauffman Stadium by running his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings early on. And when Lenyn Sosa homered off him with two outs in the fourth, Cameron set down the next four batters.Cameron loaded the bases with one out in the fifth, but John Schreiber came in and got Sosa to line into an inning-ending double play.Carlos Estévez struck out the side in the ninth, finishing 3 2/3 scoreless innings by the Royals bullpen and earning his 31st save.Aaron Civale (3-8) gave up three straight singles in the first as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead. He allowed one more hit until the fourth, when Perez sent a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall to make it 2-1.KC's Adam Frazier hit a two-out RBI double in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by second base umpire Tom Hanahan in the fifth after Kyle Isbel was thrown out trying to steal second. Quatraro was angry that the White Sox were not called for blocking the bag. It took crew chief Todd Tichenor to get the skipper back to the dugout.<h2>Key stat</h2>The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.<h2>Up next</h2>RHP Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA) starts Saturday night for Chicago. RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) makes his first start for Kansas City since July 6, when he pitched well before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

⚾ Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals top the White Sox 

This Chiefs Training Camp Update is presented by Kansas Wesleyan University and Credit Union of America.

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Chiefs Training Camp Report: 8-15-25

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d3cddbda-2b46-4f90-a7fa-bfea196fa14f?elinkdata=27678">Joe Schwartz</a> believes his Kansas Wesleyan women's soccer team can be successful this fall. Highly successful.

"I'm very optimistic about this group," said Schwartz who enters his third season as the Coyotes' coach. "This may be the best team that I've ever coached, at least on paper. I've just been telling them we'll be a good team, but we have to reach that potential."

KWU was 11-7-1 overall and finished second in the Kansas Conference with an 11-2 record in 2024. The Coyotes gained traction after a slow start, winning 11 of their last 14 matches. The season ended with a 1-0 loss to York in the first round of the KCAC tournament.

"I think going from sixth place in the conference (in 2023) to finishing second was a great achievement but still a little bit disappointing just going out so early in the tournament," Schwartz said. "Last year was building up the players' confidence that we can do it and that they know we can do it. Now we just have to go and do it."

Buoyed by a large group of returning players and a strong recruiting class the Coyotes are ready for the challenges 2025 will present.

It will start on the defensive end of the pitch where KWU notched eight clean sheets in those final 14 matches.

"I saw a news article about a top soccer league how the team that actually won the division wasn't the one who scored the most goals," Schwartz said. "It was the one who conceded the fewest and so we really took that to heart.

"We went back and we looked at the KCAC the five years previous and they had the same statistical analysis. We obviously want to score goals, and we want to play in a very attractive style, but we have to make sure that we're defensively secure. I think that solid defense really helps us create more attacking opportunities."

Managing inevitable adversity will be imperative as well.

"At some point we are going to lose this season, it just happens," Schwartz said. "No team, unless you're LSU (Shreveport) in baseball (last spring), goes the whole season undefeated and wins the national tournament. That's very rare.

"So how are we going to overcome that adversity when maybe we don't have a good game or we have a ref that isn't maybe calling things how we think it should be, things like that? We're really just going to focus on our process and what we can control."

Senior goalkeeper <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6640c274-e0ab-4b13-b1a7-7f52bdd0e972?elinkdata=27678">Isabella Galvan</a> leads a lengthy list of talented returners.

"Obviously, Bella is solid between the sticks after earning first team all-conference," Schwartz said. "I think she's a standout; she's a special player so we're really excited to see what she does in her senior season."

Senior defender/midfielder <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7aa29c69-6e4d-4d48-91fe-34dd7f801073?elinkdata=27678">Isabella Anderson</a> and forward <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ca948269-1f31-437d-a275-4fa7694e3aab?elinkdata=27678">Emma Gervy</a> return after earning All-KCAC Second Team honors. Also returning are senior defenders <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/45db4cc1-3ff9-4109-bd5c-5339589fb89d?elinkdata=27678">Valeria Lara</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/748f7572-1d7e-4d77-892d-3c8aa9387c49?elinkdata=27678">Alexandra Muro</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2991cb17-4cfc-4e6c-a6ab-1ab189971c52?elinkdata=27678">Hanna Castro</a>, senior midfielder <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b845cef4-64ac-4080-84cd-7e32a5d02754?elinkdata=27678">Carstyn Anderson</a> and sophomore defender <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/13afc33d-5a20-45ac-a2e2-bfa0703bba04?elinkdata=27678">Jamie Orzel</a>.

"That senior class seems like they're really ready to go and lead the team," Schwartz said. "I'm a big believer that the senior class determines the success of the team so I'm excited for that group to come in and help us achieve something really special."

Schwartz signed 13 freshmen and seven transfers which includes forward <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ecf7bea8-126f-4a6c-b5e5-50ccb9e3853f?elinkdata=27678">America Lopez</a> (College of the Sequoias), goalkeeper <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4c8570c4-16af-4627-8ce0-ee0c48700adf?elinkdata=27678">Noemi Reyes</a> (Santa Ana), midfielders <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9825cb82-a3ef-459b-b44f-f94bc48500d2?elinkdata=27678">Grace Arteaga</a> (Houston-Victoria) and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a561b2c9-c372-4fae-953e-a2601d5053c8?elinkdata=27678">Victoria Poon</a> (Brescia) and defender <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60e8ab7d-9f4d-4547-9f4a-5376c4f7b1a6?elinkdata=27678">Lexi Jack</a> (Hutchinson).

"We think that (Lopez) will be a special player," Schwartz said. "She had a really good juco career, I think she was just overlooked a little bit because she wasn't the best on her team. Honestly, all of our transfers coming in are going to be impactful. We've added a lot of depth in some positions."

Schwartz will work with assistant coaches <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea4b7222-874c-4c33-b0bf-85b141715e6f?elinkdata=27678">Michael McIntyre</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c3a6561-d146-4380-b858-6e21063a8aaf?elinkdata=27678">Rodrigo De Castro</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9f7ce012-e3ea-4997-884c-d59d204a22d7?elinkdata=27678">Mallorie Lund</a>.

He expects the KCAC to be better than ever.

"I think it's going to be the most competitive it's ever been," he said. "I think Oklahoma Wesleyan will take it personally that they didn't win the tournament and the conference and I think they'll reload. Friends is going to take that conference tournament championship and they're going to want to build off of that. York finished very strong in the tournament and they're going to want to continue that."

The Coyotes open the season against Hastings on August 23 in Hastings, Nebraska. The home opener is a week later (August 30) against Central Methodist at 1 p.m. at JRI Hospitality Stadium and Graves Family Sports Complex.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d3cddbda-2b46-4f90-a7fa-bfea196fa14f?elinkdata=27678">Joe Schwartz</a> believes his Kansas Wesleyan women's soccer team can be successful this fall. Highly successful."I'm very optimistic about this group," said Schwartz who enters his third season as the Coyotes' coach. "This may be the best team that I've ever coached, at least on paper. I've just been telling them we'll be a good team, but we have to reach that potential."KWU was 11-7-1 overall and finished second in the Kansas Conference with an 11-2 record in 2024. The Coyotes gained traction after a slow start, winning 11 of their last 14 matches. The season ended with a 1-0 loss to York in the first round of the KCAC tournament."I think going from sixth place in the conference (in 2023) to finishing second was a great achievement but still a little bit disappointing just going out so early in the tournament," Schwartz said. "Last year was building up the players' confidence that we can do it and that they know we can do it. Now we just have to go and do it."Buoyed by a large group of returning players and a strong recruiting class the Coyotes are ready for the challenges 2025 will present.It will start on the defensive end of the pitch where KWU notched eight clean sheets in those final 14 matches."I saw a news article about a top soccer league how the team that actually won the division wasn't the one who scored the most goals," Schwartz said. "It was the one who conceded the fewest and so we really took that to heart."We went back and we looked at the KCAC the five years previous and they had the same statistical analysis. We obviously want to score goals, and we want to play in a very attractive style, but we have to make sure that we're defensively secure. I think that solid defense really helps us create more attacking opportunities."Managing inevitable adversity will be imperative as well."At some point we are going to lose this season, it just happens," Schwartz said. "No team, unless you're LSU (Shreveport) in baseball (last spring), goes the whole season undefeated and wins the national tournament. That's very rare."So how are we going to overcome that adversity when maybe we don't have a good game or we have a ref that isn't maybe calling things how we think it should be, things like that? We're really just going to focus on our process and what we can control."Senior goalkeeper <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6640c274-e0ab-4b13-b1a7-7f52bdd0e972?elinkdata=27678">Isabella Galvan</a> leads a lengthy list of talented returners."Obviously, Bella is solid between the sticks after earning first team all-conference," Schwartz said. "I think she's a standout; she's a special player so we're really excited to see what she does in her senior season."Senior defender/midfielder <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7aa29c69-6e4d-4d48-91fe-34dd7f801073?elinkdata=27678">Isabella Anderson</a> and forward <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ca948269-1f31-437d-a275-4fa7694e3aab?elinkdata=27678">Emma Gervy</a> return after earning All-KCAC Second Team honors. Also returning are senior defenders <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/45db4cc1-3ff9-4109-bd5c-5339589fb89d?elinkdata=27678">Valeria Lara</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/748f7572-1d7e-4d77-892d-3c8aa9387c49?elinkdata=27678">Alexandra Muro</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2991cb17-4cfc-4e6c-a6ab-1ab189971c52?elinkdata=27678">Hanna Castro</a>, senior midfielder <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b845cef4-64ac-4080-84cd-7e32a5d02754?elinkdata=27678">Carstyn Anderson</a> and sophomore defender <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/13afc33d-5a20-45ac-a2e2-bfa0703bba04?elinkdata=27678">Jamie Orzel</a>."That senior class seems like they're really ready to go and lead the team," Schwartz said. "I'm a big believer that the senior class determines the success of the team so I'm excited for that group to come in and help us achieve something really special."Schwartz signed 13 freshmen and seven transfers which includes forward <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ecf7bea8-126f-4a6c-b5e5-50ccb9e3853f?elinkdata=27678">America Lopez</a> (College of the Sequoias), goalkeeper <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4c8570c4-16af-4627-8ce0-ee0c48700adf?elinkdata=27678">Noemi Reyes</a> (Santa Ana), midfielders <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9825cb82-a3ef-459b-b44f-f94bc48500d2?elinkdata=27678">Grace Arteaga</a> (Houston-Victoria) and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a561b2c9-c372-4fae-953e-a2601d5053c8?elinkdata=27678">Victoria Poon</a> (Brescia) and defender <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/60e8ab7d-9f4d-4547-9f4a-5376c4f7b1a6?elinkdata=27678">Lexi Jack</a> (Hutchinson)."We think that (Lopez) will be a special player," Schwartz said. "She had a really good juco career, I think she was just overlooked a little bit because she wasn't the best on her team. Honestly, all of our transfers coming in are going to be impactful. We've added a lot of depth in some positions."Schwartz will work with assistant coaches <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea4b7222-874c-4c33-b0bf-85b141715e6f?elinkdata=27678">Michael McIntyre</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c3a6561-d146-4380-b858-6e21063a8aaf?elinkdata=27678">Rodrigo De Castro</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9f7ce012-e3ea-4997-884c-d59d204a22d7?elinkdata=27678">Mallorie Lund</a>.He expects the KCAC to be better than ever."I think it's going to be the most competitive it's ever been," he said. "I think Oklahoma Wesleyan will take it personally that they didn't win the tournament and the conference and I think they'll reload. Friends is going to take that conference tournament championship and they're going to want to build off of that. York finished very strong in the tournament and they're going to want to continue that."The Coyotes open the season against Hastings on August 23 in Hastings, Nebraska. The home opener is a week later (August 30) against Central Methodist at 1 p.m. at JRI Hospitality Stadium and Graves Family Sports Complex.

⚽️ Schwartz sees team with potential for extremely successful KWU WSOC season

This Chiefs Training Camp report is presented by Kansas Wesleyan University and Credit Union of America

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Chiefs Training Camp Report: 8-14-25

KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2025 KCAC Football Preseason Team, as voted on by the conference's head coaches.

Kansas Wesleyan had five named to the team in <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a6ba3ee-552e-4f36-8ec7-acf94e12df49?elinkdata=27585">Luke Armstrong</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1f097080-a2cd-4f36-89fe-db8daa353522?elinkdata=27585">Antonio Caballero</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/251a8280-3248-4552-971f-75cd1dd58458?elinkdata=27585">Josh King-Bradley</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1a489612-dbab-49aa-ae05-a9750a459dfe?elinkdata=27585">Myles Elam</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/996ba495-9fbf-4328-a9dd-84fa1e0576ba?elinkdata=27585">Cole Segraves</a>.

Armstrong led the Bissell Division and all of the KCAC in rushing yards (1,297) through the end of the regular season, and ranked second in the NAIA. He tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns in all of the KCAC with 14 through the end of the regular season. He also had 91 receiving yards, 156 punt return yards, and 447 kick return yards, giving him 1,991 all-purpose yards through the end of the regular season. His total all-purpose yardage ranked first in all of the KCAC, and second in the NAIA.

Serving as both kicker and punter for the Coyotes, Segraves ranked third in the division in punting yards (632), with a long of 50 yards. His kickoffs averaged 59.3 yards on the season, with a total kickoff yardage of 3,378. He was 3 of 4 on the season on field goals, serving as the "long-distance kicker" for KWU, going 2 of 3 on field goals over 50 yards, with a long of 54 on the year.

Caballero and Lewis anchored a strong offensive line for the Coyotes that blocked for the division's leading rusher as the Coyotes rushed for over 1300 yards in divisional play and over 2300 yards in the regular season.

King-Bradley led the Bissell Division in sacks with seven during divisional play and had 10.5 through the end of the regular season, which was tops in the entire KCAC, and was third best in the NAIA through the end of the regular season.

Elam led the Coyotes with 45 tackles in divisional play which ranked fourth best in the division. He ranked second in the division in overall games with 102 through the end of the regular season, and was third in the entire KCAC with that total.

The group consists of four sophomores, one redshirt sophomore, ten juniors, three redshirt juniors, sixteen seniors, one redshirt senior, and two graduate students.

Friends University leads the conference with eight honorees on the preseason team. Southwestern College and Evangel University rank second in the conference, with six honorees each. McPherson College and Kansas Wesleyan University follow that with five honorees from each institutions. Rounding out the list are three honorees from Tabor College, two from Ottawa University, and one each from the University of Saint Mary and Bethel College.

Some of the standouts from the Preseason Team include K'Vonte Baker of Friends University, Jalil Brown of McPherson College, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a0844b7e-4bb6-45de-9141-69d2b8a5a0dc?elinkdata=27585">Luke Armstrong</a> of Kansas Wesleyan University.

Baker and Brown were Co-Offensive Players of the Year in the Kessinger Division in 2024. Brown led the Kessinger division in total rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the regular season in 2024. Baker ranked third in the division in total rushing yards and second in th division in rushing touchdowns. He served as the catalyst for the No. 1 rushing offense in the NAIA in 2024.

KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2025 KCAC Football Preseason Team, as voted on by the conference's head coaches.Kansas Wesleyan had five named to the team in <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a6ba3ee-552e-4f36-8ec7-acf94e12df49?elinkdata=27585">Luke Armstrong</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1f097080-a2cd-4f36-89fe-db8daa353522?elinkdata=27585">Antonio Caballero</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/251a8280-3248-4552-971f-75cd1dd58458?elinkdata=27585">Josh King-Bradley</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1a489612-dbab-49aa-ae05-a9750a459dfe?elinkdata=27585">Myles Elam</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/996ba495-9fbf-4328-a9dd-84fa1e0576ba?elinkdata=27585">Cole Segraves</a>.Armstrong led the Bissell Division and all of the KCAC in rushing yards (1,297) through the end of the regular season, and ranked second in the NAIA. He tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns in all of the KCAC with 14 through the end of the regular season. He also had 91 receiving yards, 156 punt return yards, and 447 kick return yards, giving him 1,991 all-purpose yards through the end of the regular season. His total all-purpose yardage ranked first in all of the KCAC, and second in the NAIA.Serving as both kicker and punter for the Coyotes, Segraves ranked third in the division in punting yards (632), with a long of 50 yards. His kickoffs averaged 59.3 yards on the season, with a total kickoff yardage of 3,378. He was 3 of 4 on the season on field goals, serving as the "long-distance kicker" for KWU, going 2 of 3 on field goals over 50 yards, with a long of 54 on the year.Caballero and Lewis anchored a strong offensive line for the Coyotes that blocked for the division's leading rusher as the Coyotes rushed for over 1300 yards in divisional play and over 2300 yards in the regular season.King-Bradley led the Bissell Division in sacks with seven during divisional play and had 10.5 through the end of the regular season, which was tops in the entire KCAC, and was third best in the NAIA through the end of the regular season.Elam led the Coyotes with 45 tackles in divisional play which ranked fourth best in the division. He ranked second in the division in overall games with 102 through the end of the regular season, and was third in the entire KCAC with that total.The group consists of four sophomores, one redshirt sophomore, ten juniors, three redshirt juniors, sixteen seniors, one redshirt senior, and two graduate students.Friends University leads the conference with eight honorees on the preseason team. Southwestern College and Evangel University rank second in the conference, with six honorees each. McPherson College and Kansas Wesleyan University follow that with five honorees from each institutions. Rounding out the list are three honorees from Tabor College, two from Ottawa University, and one each from the University of Saint Mary and Bethel College.Some of the standouts from the Preseason Team include K'Vonte Baker of Friends University, Jalil Brown of McPherson College, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a0844b7e-4bb6-45de-9141-69d2b8a5a0dc?elinkdata=27585">Luke Armstrong</a> of Kansas Wesleyan University.Baker and Brown were Co-Offensive Players of the Year in the Kessinger Division in 2024. Brown led the Kessinger division in total rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the regular season in 2024. Baker ranked third in the division in total rushing yards and second in th division in rushing touchdowns. He served as the catalyst for the No. 1 rushing offense in the NAIA in 2024.

🏈 KWU has five named to KCAC Preseason Team

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, it is great to have the military out here today, military appreciation day. (We’re thankful) for all they do for us so we can do – including you guys, so you can do what you do, along with us. So anyways the guys who didn’t practice today, (were) (Jake) Briningstool, he will be out, Marquise (Brown) will be out, (Ethan) Driskell will be out. Kareem Hunt got a quad contusion; I’m just going to see about him. I’m still kind of figuring out who’s going to play, not play, that whole deal. There’s a chance I sit a couple of the starters or at least be short with them. We want to make sure we get a good look at these guys, these young guys. So, we will just see how it all rolls going forward. Other than that, everybody practiced and did a nice job.”

Q: With playing time calls, could the third game come into play with that?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, there’s a chance they play (starters) a little bit more in the third game.”

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, first of all, the people up here have been phenomenal. They feed us, they house us, they baby us, they keep this field looking groomed like they do, and the facility cleaned up, so we appreciate that. Then the guys came up in a good frame of mind, they worked hard (and) I mentioned it to them last night that there wasn’t one of those days where we had a hiccup day where everything was just not right, the rhythms were down all of that, we didn’t have one of those. I mean the guys came out with a purpose and I thought they handled it the right way and worked their tail(s) off. We got some good weather, a mixture of the heat and normal days, it was good all the way around that way. Again, we look forward to going back (to Kansas City) and getting that part started, too. I thought this was very productive, I want to see this game; I want to get the young guys some good reps in this game. You want to make sure you give (General Manager) Brett (Veach) enough to evaluate and the coaches to evaluate. So, we’ll try to get that done.”

Q: How impressed have you been with Chris Oladokun?

REID:&nbsp;“Look I thought he had a good game last week. So, he’ll play, he’ll get some playing time this week. All of them will (quarterbacks), Pat (Mahomes) would be the one that would get slighted – but those other three will get plenty of time.”

Q: Is Patrick Mahomes not going to play on Friday?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, we’ll see. Theres a good chance he doesn’t, but we’ll see how it goes.”

Q:&nbsp;How important are Kingsley Suamataia’s and Josh Simmon’s reps in the preseason?

REID:&nbsp;“I think it’s important. I think every snap they get, practice included, is important. There has got to be a chemistry that they develop there and that takes a little bit of time. So, it’s not just being able to block your guy. All the games involved, and blitzes involved and communication you (have) got to play with each other to know that.”

Q<a>:</a>&nbsp;During this first preseason game Josh Simmons might have given up some passes or runs. Is that something you talked about after the game?

REID:&nbsp;“You always look at that. I mean you look at that at every position, quarterback included. You want to make sure that you’re not giving anything away and that’s a battle and these guys, we train them that way so they can evaluate themselves too. And maybe one thing sets up another thing.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there any excitement about Taylor Swift appearing on Travis Kelce’s podcast?

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, I’m like really old Nate (Taylor) (laughter). My grandkids will be all over it. But I’m happy for them (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce). Both of them like each other, and what a plus that is. They care about each other, and I think that’s the most important thing. The older you get; you want these guys to have somebody they can settle down with and that whole deal. And so, I think it’s a neat deal for them – both of them.”

Q: On Travis Kelce’s recent GQ photoshoot with an alligator.

REID: “It’s great to be young, man (laughter). That alligator is 175 pounds or something, (and) they made him hold it for quite a while it looked like. I’m not sure who was madder, the alligator or Travis (Kelce).”

Q: Who do you attribute the discipline of this camp to?

REID: “I would tell you the senior leadership on this team. You (have) got guys that don’t miss practice, (and) that have been around. Take Travis (Kelce), we’re talking about Travis, take Travis – he didn’t want to miss a rep, let alone a practice. So, that goes a long way. You don’t have to say much as a coach when the Pat Mahomes, Chris Jones, (Nick) Bolton, I mean these guys - JuJu (Smith-Schuster) – these guys don’t want to miss, they don’t want to miss a day. I mean, I can keep going. (Trent) McDuffie, he’s a young guy, but he’s a leader in the group too. So, those guys when they do that, you miss (practice) you better be really hurt, that’s how it goes.”

Q: How cool is it to have the military in attendance every year at camp?

REID: “I think it’s a neat thing. I had a chance to go to Afghanistan a few years back, quite a few years now, just to see the camaraderie there. And I wish every sixteen-year-old had a chance to go over there and see that, how everybody works together. I mean, the flag means a lot. It’s just about America and keeping America right for all of us to do what we do here. It’s great to have a minute to appreciate it, Herbie (Teope) included. Herbie was a big part of that.”

Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Quotes

Q: How did the idea of everyone going out to get pizza during training camp occur? How do you think training camp went overall?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I thought it was awesome, you know? Just getting to spend some time with the guys and I thought we had a great training camp. There were none of those, like, bad days where it’s just like, no energy. Everybody kind of brought their own motivation and motivated each other. And so I thought it was a really good training camp, and it was good to kind of be here with the guys and kind of built that team chemistry that you’re going to throughout a season.”

Q: Who pays the bill at those dinners?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it kind of just goes here and there, so, we’ll keep that secret.”

Q: On having limited playing time in the preseason.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I mean, I’ll be prepared to play. I mean, I think I go into every single game with the mentality of ‘you don’t know how much you’re going to get in there’. So, whenever you do get reps, you just try to maximize those. And so, I’ll go through my normal routine and be ready to go, and we’ll see how it goes as we get there. But I’ll be prepared to play for however many snaps that is.”

Q: You played on scout team today at practice. How fun is that for you?&nbsp;

MAHOMES: “Yeah, it’s fun. You get to push the envelope a little bit. You get to try stuff a little more than you would try in a regular training camp practice. And so, (I) worked on kind of like my fakes and stuff like that, trying to get the defense to bite on fakes and stuff. And then trying to throw it into tighter windows, you know, sometimes those things are circled but you still try to fit it in there and get the completions. And so, there’s a different type of competitive thing that you go through and you’re trying to beat the defense whenever they are kind of set up to succeed.”

Q: What did you learn about the team in camp this year?

MAHOMES: “I think you learned – I mean, I didn’t learn this, but you know how hungry these guys are. It started in OTAs, and guys are ready to compete, they’re ready to get there and prove who we are. And we have a lot of young guys, and I think it’s bringing a lot of energy to the team to add with the veteran leadership that we have. And so, I’m excited for the team and excited to get out there. And we (have) got a good last few preseason games and then we have a great early schedule, so I think guys are really ready to get out there and showcase who we are.”

Q: On the young left side of the offensive line.

MAHOMES: “I thought they (Kingsley Suamataia and Josh Simmons) learned a ton. I mean, obviously they’re talented and they have the physical abilities. But being tested by Spags (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) every single day, you have to learn how to not make the same mistakes twice, and they did a good job of that. And so, we’ll continue to get better and better as they continue to get more and more reps. I thought they did a great job of just getting better and better each and every day at training camp, and we can continue to build that throughout the season.”

Q: On the difference between regular season practice and training camp practice.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s you don’t have the reps, I guess you would say. I mean, obviously, you get so many reps at training camp that when you make a mistake, you kind of get another chance at it, versus in the regular season. (If) you make that mistake, (it could) be the difference of a game. And so, for them, it’s just, they’re making mistakes, now they’re learning from their mistakes; so that when we get to the regular season, they can execute and not make those mistakes in the game. And so, this is what it’s all about. That’s when we have so many reps in at camp, that’s why we practice at the pace that we practice at. Because you want to be able to get those mistakes out of the way now so that when you’re in the season, you’re not making those mistakes in kind of a do or die type (of) situations in the game.”

Q:&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a sense of accomplishment or verification that you survived the month at all?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“No yeah, I mean, it’s, I mean I like it out here. I’m going to be honest with you. It’s like the best practice field that you could possibly have. And the weather kind of held off pretty, I mean except for like one day, it was pretty good weather all year long. And even though the dorms are, I could do without the dorms (laughter). But everything else, like I have fun out here and I’m excited to get home now and see my kids; but at the same time, you kind of get away and you just focus on football and (it) kind of locks you in for whenever you go back. You’re in football season, and you’re not in that offseason, kind of mode. And so, it’s good to get away from it, get away from home for a little bit and just focus on football, but I’m definitely excited to see the kids when I get back.”

Q:&nbsp;What is the purpose of the crossbar competition and other games like that during camp?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah it keeps the competition going. You know, we have competition in that quarterback room, and we want to have healthy competition and fun and keep stuff motivated. And so, I think the coaches do a great job; if you see it sometimes when we’re in individual, we’re doing drills and we’re working on footwork and stuff like that. They keep it fun too, where we’re doing drills, where you’re working on accuracy like crossbar and stuff like that in pressure type (of) situations with everybody watching. We like to do it with the fans who are out there so there’s no hiding. You got to do it where everybody sees it. And so, it puts you in, I’m not going to say game like situations, but it puts you in a place where there’s pressure on you, you’ve got to be accurate and make throws and so it’s definitely a lot of fun. We came up short yesterday, I didn’t get to throw in that last one. I blame (Offensive Coordinator Matt) Nags (Nagy) (laughter). So, it’s, if I only got one throw, I thought we were going to win.”

Q:&nbsp;On his reaction to Taylor Swift going on Travis Kelce’s podcast and if he knew about it.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Nah, it surprised me too. I knew before y’all did because they called me after the podcast was done. They didn’t call me, they called Brittany (Mahomes) (laughter). I was in the back of the facetime. I’m obviously super excited. Just knowing Taylor (Swift) and seeing the process from just a little bit closer of how she makes the albums. It’s gonna be amazing, (just) because of how much work she (Taylor Swift) puts into it. What better place to announce it than the New Heights podcast where I feel like she can be herself and showcase who she is, and I think people are going to be really excited to watch it tonight. I haven’t seen it yet, I have seen a little bit of the clips like everybody else, but I’ll be tuned in tonight at 7:00 Eastern, so I’ll be able to have something to watch here on this night off that I have.”

Q:&nbsp;If you didn’t play much against Seattle on Friday, would you like to play some of that third preseason game?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I always want to play. So, it’s kinda like – I always want to be out there and playing. You can say you don’t want to play and then you get to the game and it’s like ‘man, I wanna be in the game and playing a game with my teammates’, and so, at the end of the day I trust in (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and his process. And he has a reason for everything that he does and so, I guess that I’ll be ready to play this week and if I get to play I’ll be ready to go and if I don’t, I’ll be ready to go the next week and if I’m not I’ll be just as energized on the sideline as I would be if I was playing in the game. I trust in Coach Reid fully, so whatever his decision is, I’ll be ready to go out there and get the most I can out of it.”

Q:&nbsp;On the ‘Chris Jones Rule’

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He (Chris Jones) says that, but I think I’m faster than him (laughter). When Chris wants to disrupt a play in a game, he can disrupt it. You saw at some points of practice yesterday Chris was just pissed off and he just ruined an entire period for the offense (laughter), and that’s the type of player he is, he can do that and that is why he is going to have a gold jacket one day and it’s cause at any moment he can disrupt an entire game. The chasing, thing is I’m quick. I think I just make him miss too much, but he can say it’s the ‘Chris Rule’ if he wants to (laughter).”

Q:&nbsp;On how much it hurts not being able to practice with Hollywood Brown.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean I always want more and more reps, so I think that’s everything. I think he (Hollywood Brown) has done a great job progressing in the rehab process so hopefully really soon we can get back on the field again. I know it won’t be in front of the fans and stuff like that, but he’ll get enough work in. We have enough weeks (of practice) left that he’ll get the work. He has gotten the mental work and the mental walkthrough work inside the building. We talk all the time on the sideline and throughout games, but hopefully we get him out there soon and we can get a few weeks of work as we go into the season.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you get done what you wanted in the first preseason game?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I always like to get hit, not hit hard, but I like to get touched and I didn’t get touched which is a good thing for our offensive line obviously, but I want to get pushed, like softly pushed one time to let you know that I can get hit. Chris (Jones) does it at practice, (laughter) but other than that, maybe someone else on the other team doing it.”

Q:&nbsp;On his thoughts of Travis Kelce’s GQ photoshoot and if he would be down for a photoshoot like that.

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesAugust 13, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, it is great to have the military out here today, military appreciation day. (We’re thankful) for all they do for us so we can do – including you guys, so you can do what you do, along with us. So anyways the guys who didn’t practice today, (were) (Jake) Briningstool, he will be out, Marquise (Brown) will be out, (Ethan) Driskell will be out. Kareem Hunt got a quad contusion; I’m just going to see about him. I’m still kind of figuring out who’s going to play, not play, that whole deal. There’s a chance I sit a couple of the starters or at least be short with them. We want to make sure we get a good look at these guys, these young guys. So, we will just see how it all rolls going forward. Other than that, everybody practiced and did a nice job.”Q: With playing time calls, could the third game come into play with that?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, there’s a chance they play (starters) a little bit more in the third game.”Q: How did camp go?REID:&nbsp;“Listen, first of all, the people up here have been phenomenal. They feed us, they house us, they baby us, they keep this field looking groomed like they do, and the facility cleaned up, so we appreciate that. Then the guys came up in a good frame of mind, they worked hard (and) I mentioned it to them last night that there wasn’t one of those days where we had a hiccup day where everything was just not right, the rhythms were down all of that, we didn’t have one of those. I mean the guys came out with a purpose and I thought they handled it the right way and worked their tail(s) off. We got some good weather, a mixture of the heat and normal days, it was good all the way around that way. Again, we look forward to going back (to Kansas City) and getting that part started, too. I thought this was very productive, I want to see this game; I want to get the young guys some good reps in this game. You want to make sure you give (General Manager) Brett (Veach) enough to evaluate and the coaches to evaluate. So, we’ll try to get that done.”Q: How impressed have you been with Chris Oladokun?REID:&nbsp;“Look I thought he had a good game last week. So, he’ll play, he’ll get some playing time this week. All of them will (quarterbacks), Pat (Mahomes) would be the one that would get slighted – but those other three will get plenty of time.”Q: Is Patrick Mahomes not going to play on Friday?REID:&nbsp;“Well, we’ll see. Theres a good chance he doesn’t, but we’ll see how it goes.”Q:&nbsp;How important are Kingsley Suamataia’s and Josh Simmon’s reps in the preseason?REID:&nbsp;“I think it’s important. I think every snap they get, practice included, is important. There has got to be a chemistry that they develop there and that takes a little bit of time. So, it’s not just being able to block your guy. All the games involved, and blitzes involved and communication you (have) got to play with each other to know that.”Q<a>:</a>&nbsp;During this first preseason game Josh Simmons might have given up some passes or runs. Is that something you talked about after the game?REID:&nbsp;“You always look at that. I mean you look at that at every position, quarterback included. You want to make sure that you’re not giving anything away and that’s a battle and these guys, we train them that way so they can evaluate themselves too. And maybe one thing sets up another thing.”Q:&nbsp;Is there any excitement about Taylor Swift appearing on Travis Kelce’s podcast?REID:&nbsp;“Listen, I’m like really old Nate (Taylor) (laughter). My grandkids will be all over it. But I’m happy for them (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce). Both of them like each other, and what a plus that is. They care about each other, and I think that’s the most important thing. The older you get; you want these guys to have somebody they can settle down with and that whole deal. And so, I think it’s a neat deal for them – both of them.”Q: On Travis Kelce’s recent GQ photoshoot with an alligator.REID: “It’s great to be young, man (laughter). That alligator is 175 pounds or something, (and) they made him hold it for quite a while it looked like. I’m not sure who was madder, the alligator or Travis (Kelce).”Q: Who do you attribute the discipline of this camp to?REID: “I would tell you the senior leadership on this team. You (have) got guys that don’t miss practice, (and) that have been around. Take Travis (Kelce), we’re talking about Travis, take Travis – he didn’t want to miss a rep, let alone a practice. So, that goes a long way. You don’t have to say much as a coach when the Pat Mahomes, Chris Jones, (Nick) Bolton, I mean these guys - JuJu (Smith-Schuster) – these guys don’t want to miss, they don’t want to miss a day. I mean, I can keep going. (Trent) McDuffie, he’s a young guy, but he’s a leader in the group too. So, those guys when they do that, you miss (practice) you better be really hurt, that’s how it goes.”Q: How cool is it to have the military in attendance every year at camp?REID: “I think it’s a neat thing. I had a chance to go to Afghanistan a few years back, quite a few years now, just to see the camaraderie there. And I wish every sixteen-year-old had a chance to go over there and see that, how everybody works together. I mean, the flag means a lot. It’s just about America and keeping America right for all of us to do what we do here. It’s great to have a minute to appreciate it, Herbie (Teope) included. Herbie was a big part of that.”Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes QuotesAugust 13, 2025Q: How did the idea of everyone going out to get pizza during training camp occur? How do you think training camp went overall?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I thought it was awesome, you know? Just getting to spend some time with the guys and I thought we had a great training camp. There were none of those, like, bad days where it’s just like, no energy. Everybody kind of brought their own motivation and motivated each other. And so I thought it was a really good training camp, and it was good to kind of be here with the guys and kind of built that team chemistry that you’re going to throughout a season.”Q: Who pays the bill at those dinners?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it kind of just goes here and there, so, we’ll keep that secret.”Q: On having limited playing time in the preseason.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I mean, I’ll be prepared to play. I mean, I think I go into every single game with the mentality of ‘you don’t know how much you’re going to get in there’. So, whenever you do get reps, you just try to maximize those. And so, I’ll go through my normal routine and be ready to go, and we’ll see how it goes as we get there. But I’ll be prepared to play for however many snaps that is.”Q: You played on scout team today at practice. How fun is that for you?&nbsp;MAHOMES: “Yeah, it’s fun. You get to push the envelope a little bit. You get to try stuff a little more than you would try in a regular training camp practice. And so, (I) worked on kind of like my fakes and stuff like that, trying to get the defense to bite on fakes and stuff. And then trying to throw it into tighter windows, you know, sometimes those things are circled but you still try to fit it in there and get the completions. And so, there’s a different type of competitive thing that you go through and you’re trying to beat the defense whenever they are kind of set up to succeed.”Q: What did you learn about the team in camp this year?MAHOMES: “I think you learned – I mean, I didn’t learn this, but you know how hungry these guys are. It started in OTAs, and guys are ready to compete, they’re ready to get there and prove who we are. And we have a lot of young guys, and I think it’s bringing a lot of energy to the team to add with the veteran leadership that we have. And so, I’m excited for the team and excited to get out there. And we (have) got a good last few preseason games and then we have a great early schedule, so I think guys are really ready to get out there and showcase who we are.”Q: On the young left side of the offensive line.MAHOMES: “I thought they (Kingsley Suamataia and Josh Simmons) learned a ton. I mean, obviously they’re talented and they have the physical abilities. But being tested by Spags (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) every single day, you have to learn how to not make the same mistakes twice, and they did a good job of that. And so, we’ll continue to get better and better as they continue to get more and more reps. I thought they did a great job of just getting better and better each and every day at training camp, and we can continue to build that throughout the season.”Q: On the difference between regular season practice and training camp practice.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s you don’t have the reps, I guess you would say. I mean, obviously, you get so many reps at training camp that when you make a mistake, you kind of get another chance at it, versus in the regular season. (If) you make that mistake, (it could) be the difference of a game. And so, for them, it’s just, they’re making mistakes, now they’re learning from their mistakes; so that when we get to the regular season, they can execute and not make those mistakes in the game. And so, this is what it’s all about. That’s when we have so many reps in at camp, that’s why we practice at the pace that we practice at. Because you want to be able to get those mistakes out of the way now so that when you’re in the season, you’re not making those mistakes in kind of a do or die type (of) situations in the game.”Q:&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a sense of accomplishment or verification that you survived the month at all?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“No yeah, I mean, it’s, I mean I like it out here. I’m going to be honest with you. It’s like the best practice field that you could possibly have. And the weather kind of held off pretty, I mean except for like one day, it was pretty good weather all year long. And even though the dorms are, I could do without the dorms (laughter). But everything else, like I have fun out here and I’m excited to get home now and see my kids; but at the same time, you kind of get away and you just focus on football and (it) kind of locks you in for whenever you go back. You’re in football season, and you’re not in that offseason, kind of mode. And so, it’s good to get away from it, get away from home for a little bit and just focus on football, but I’m definitely excited to see the kids when I get back.”Q:&nbsp;What is the purpose of the crossbar competition and other games like that during camp?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah it keeps the competition going. You know, we have competition in that quarterback room, and we want to have healthy competition and fun and keep stuff motivated. And so, I think the coaches do a great job; if you see it sometimes when we’re in individual, we’re doing drills and we’re working on footwork and stuff like that. They keep it fun too, where we’re doing drills, where you’re working on accuracy like crossbar and stuff like that in pressure type (of) situations with everybody watching. We like to do it with the fans who are out there so there’s no hiding. You got to do it where everybody sees it. And so, it puts you in, I’m not going to say game like situations, but it puts you in a place where there’s pressure on you, you’ve got to be accurate and make throws and so it’s definitely a lot of fun. We came up short yesterday, I didn’t get to throw in that last one. I blame (Offensive Coordinator Matt) Nags (Nagy) (laughter). So, it’s, if I only got one throw, I thought we were going to win.”Q:&nbsp;On his reaction to Taylor Swift going on Travis Kelce’s podcast and if he knew about it.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Nah, it surprised me too. I knew before y’all did because they called me after the podcast was done. They didn’t call me, they called Brittany (Mahomes) (laughter). I was in the back of the facetime. I’m obviously super excited. Just knowing Taylor (Swift) and seeing the process from just a little bit closer of how she makes the albums. It’s gonna be amazing, (just) because of how much work she (Taylor Swift) puts into it. What better place to announce it than the New Heights podcast where I feel like she can be herself and showcase who she is, and I think people are going to be really excited to watch it tonight. I haven’t seen it yet, I have seen a little bit of the clips like everybody else, but I’ll be tuned in tonight at 7:00 Eastern, so I’ll be able to have something to watch here on this night off that I have.”Q:&nbsp;If you didn’t play much against Seattle on Friday, would you like to play some of that third preseason game?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I always want to play. So, it’s kinda like – I always want to be out there and playing. You can say you don’t want to play and then you get to the game and it’s like ‘man, I wanna be in the game and playing a game with my teammates’, and so, at the end of the day I trust in (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and his process. And he has a reason for everything that he does and so, I guess that I’ll be ready to play this week and if I get to play I’ll be ready to go and if I don’t, I’ll be ready to go the next week and if I’m not I’ll be just as energized on the sideline as I would be if I was playing in the game. I trust in Coach Reid fully, so whatever his decision is, I’ll be ready to go out there and get the most I can out of it.”Q:&nbsp;On the ‘Chris Jones Rule’MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He (Chris Jones) says that, but I think I’m faster than him (laughter). When Chris wants to disrupt a play in a game, he can disrupt it. You saw at some points of practice yesterday Chris was just pissed off and he just ruined an entire period for the offense (laughter), and that’s the type of player he is, he can do that and that is why he is going to have a gold jacket one day and it’s cause at any moment he can disrupt an entire game. The chasing, thing is I’m quick. I think I just make him miss too much, but he can say it’s the ‘Chris Rule’ if he wants to (laughter).”Q:&nbsp;On how much it hurts not being able to practice with Hollywood Brown.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean I always want more and more reps, so I think that’s everything. I think he (Hollywood Brown) has done a great job progressing in the rehab process so hopefully really soon we can get back on the field again. I know it won’t be in front of the fans and stuff like that, but he’ll get enough work in. We have enough weeks (of practice) left that he’ll get the work. He has gotten the mental work and the mental walkthrough work inside the building. We talk all the time on the sideline and throughout games, but hopefully we get him out there soon and we can get a few weeks of work as we go into the season.”Q:&nbsp;Did you get done what you wanted in the first preseason game?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I always like to get hit, not hit hard, but I like to get touched and I didn’t get touched which is a good thing for our offensive line obviously, but I want to get pushed, like softly pushed one time to let you know that I can get hit. Chris (Jones) does it at practice, (laughter) but other than that, maybe someone else on the other team doing it.”Q:&nbsp;On his thoughts of Travis Kelce’s GQ photoshoot and if he would be down for a photoshoot like that.

Chiefs Quotes: 8-13-25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daylen Lile’s two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday.

After the Royals tied the game in the eighth, Luis García Jr. doubled, then scored on Lile's single to right for the lead.

Jose A. Ferrer (4-3) recorded four outs for the win. Carlos Estévez (4-5) took the loss after allowing one run on two hits and a walk in the ninth.

The Nationals took a five-run lead in the first, highlighted by Nathaniel Lowe’s grand slam.

Royals starter Seth Lugo surrendered seven runs on six hits over four innings. The five runs in the first was his most since an eight-run fourth inning against the Dodgers on Aug. 7, 2023.

CJ Abrams hit his 16th homer leading off the fourth for a 7-3 Nationals lead.

The Royals chipped away with two runs in the first and one in the second before Vinnie Pasquantino’s three-run homer cut the Nationals lead to 7-6. Bobby Witt Jr. hit an eighth-inning sacrifice fly to tie the game.

Pasquantino has three homers and 11 RBIs in his last four games.

Nationals starter Jake Irvin allowed six runs on seven hits and four walks in four innings.

Kansas City hitters were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position against five Washington relievers.

The third of four Royals relievers, Luinder Avila made his major league debut pitching a hitless eighth.

Pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert stole second and third before scoring on Witt’s game-tying eighth-inning sacrifice fly.

Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-seth-lugo-extension-dc4a058fb1eb5c167e719a246baee7bf">inking a two-year contract extension</a>&nbsp;July 28, Lugo has allowed 18 earned runs in 18 1/3 innings while failing to get through six innings in four starts.

Nationals: RHP Brad Lord (3-6, 3.28 ERA) takes the mound in Washington against the Phillies.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Daylen Lile’s two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday.After the Royals tied the game in the eighth, Luis García Jr. doubled, then scored on Lile's single to right for the lead.Jose A. Ferrer (4-3) recorded four outs for the win. Carlos Estévez (4-5) took the loss after allowing one run on two hits and a walk in the ninth.The Nationals took a five-run lead in the first, highlighted by Nathaniel Lowe’s grand slam.Royals starter Seth Lugo surrendered seven runs on six hits over four innings. The five runs in the first was his most since an eight-run fourth inning against the Dodgers on Aug. 7, 2023.CJ Abrams hit his 16th homer leading off the fourth for a 7-3 Nationals lead.The Royals chipped away with two runs in the first and one in the second before Vinnie Pasquantino’s three-run homer cut the Nationals lead to 7-6. Bobby Witt Jr. hit an eighth-inning sacrifice fly to tie the game.Pasquantino has three homers and 11 RBIs in his last four games.Nationals starter Jake Irvin allowed six runs on seven hits and four walks in four innings.Kansas City hitters were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position against five Washington relievers.The third of four Royals relievers, Luinder Avila made his major league debut pitching a hitless eighth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert stole second and third before scoring on Witt’s game-tying eighth-inning sacrifice fly.<h2>Key stat</h2>Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-seth-lugo-extension-dc4a058fb1eb5c167e719a246baee7bf">inking a two-year contract extension</a>&nbsp;July 28, Lugo has allowed 18 earned runs in 18 1/3 innings while failing to get through six innings in four starts.<h2>Up next</h2>Nationals: RHP Brad Lord (3-6, 3.28 ERA) takes the mound in Washington against the Phillies.

⚾Daylen Lile’s 9th-inning single leads Nationals past Royals 

LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Just days before the Kansas Jayhawks football season kickoff against Fresno State on Aug. 23, the University of Kansas announced an unprecedented gift from alumnus David G. Booth of Austin, Texas. The extraordinary gift, amounting to approximately $300 million, is the largest in Kansas Athletics and University of Kansas history, and is among the largest single gifts in the history of college athletics.&nbsp;

Booth, a graduate of both Lawrence High School and KU, is an investing legend and founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors — a global investment firm that manages $853 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025. Booth’s visionary gift includes a $75 million challenge to other donors that launches the next phase of progress on the Gateway District and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The remainder of his commitment will generate a stream of income that will strengthen Kansas Athletics across generations. 

“David’s unprecedented generosity is transformative now and for our future,” said KU Athletics Director and Vice Chancellor Travis Goff. “It accelerates phase II of the Gateway District and the new ‘Booth’ and inspires others to step up and join in completing this vision. We’re profoundly grateful for David’s leadership and extraordinary impact on generations of student-athletes and fans. There is no more generous and impactful Jayhawk, and we are so fortunate to call him a friend and mentor.”  

It’s not just the scale of the gift that is remarkable, but what it will accomplish. Booth’s commitment will propel the Gateway District’s next phase, which adds to private and civic investment for a new hotel, additional retail and restaurant spaces, student housing, improved parking and an outdoor event plaza.

The remainder of Booth’s gift will allow Kansas Athletics to be strategic, innovative and maintain a leadership position in college athletics. With the advent of revenue sharing and the continued changes in NCAA and conference dynamics, his generosity will help enable KU to take the next step in cementing itself as a national leader in college athletics.&nbsp;

“David has always believed in the power of athletics to unite communities, generate Jayhawk spirit and create lasting bonds between alumni, students and fans,” said KU Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. “His generosity is inspiring, and his loyalty to KU runs deep. We are beyond grateful for his transformative gift.”  

For Booth, giving back to KU is an investment in the university and its mission. He hopes his philanthropy will inspire others to also support the Gateway District project and what he calls “the prototype for future football stadiums” at whatever level they can. 

“One of life’s greatest privileges is being able to give back to the people and places that gave so much to you,” said Booth. “KU and Lawrence are a big part of my story, and it means a lot to support the community that invested in me. Philanthropy, like investing, pays dividends over time. Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come. This is really about the future we’re building.”   

When he was a child, Booth’s parents, Gilbert and Betty Booth, moved the family from their home in Garnett, Kansas, to Lawrence at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1931+Naismith+Drive?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1931 Naismith Drive</a>, near Allen Fieldhouse. The family gathered regularly to listen to KU games on the radio, glued to Max Falkenstien’s iconic voice. At the age of 13, Booth attended his first game through the Boy Scouts, working as an usher in the football stadium. He later worked basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse by selling popcorn in the stands.

The Lawrence High graduate attended KU, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1968 and a Master of Science in Business in 1969 before earning his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1971.   

Booth founded Dimensional Fund Advisors in 1981 to apply the principles of financial science to practical investment solutions. Booth started Dimensional in collaboration with several others from the University of Chicago, including Booth’s mentor, former professor and Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama, and classmate Rex Sinquefield, who co-founded the firm. Booth and Dimensional have been recognized for helping transform the industry toward more transparent, low-cost and data-driven solutions for investors. That story was recently profiled by Academy Award winning director Errol Morris in the film “Tune Out the Noise.”   

Booth’s landmark gift is the most recent in his long legacy of support at KU, helping transform athletics and its impact for the university. Booth provided a foundational gift of $50 million in 2017 to kick off renovations at the stadium, which was named for him in 2018. In 2010, he donated James Naismith’s original rules of basketball to the university, a top attraction at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics, which he and his family provided $5 million for in 2004, followed by $4 million for subsequent improvements. His philanthropy is legendary and extends across areas, including the arts and academics. In 2008, he provided a gift valued at $300 million to the University of Chicago School of Business, where he earned his MBA. The school was named the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in his honor.  

With KU’s football season opener around the corner, Booth’s excitement to get back to the stadium is growing.   

LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Just days before the Kansas Jayhawks football season kickoff against Fresno State on Aug. 23, the University of Kansas announced an unprecedented gift from alumnus David G. Booth of Austin, Texas. The extraordinary gift, amounting to approximately $300 million, is the largest in Kansas Athletics and University of Kansas history, and is among the largest single gifts in the history of college athletics.&nbsp;Booth, a graduate of both Lawrence High School and KU, is an investing legend and founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors — a global investment firm that manages $853 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025. Booth’s visionary gift includes a $75 million challenge to other donors that launches the next phase of progress on the Gateway District and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The remainder of his commitment will generate a stream of income that will strengthen Kansas Athletics across generations. “David’s unprecedented generosity is transformative now and for our future,” said KU Athletics Director and Vice Chancellor Travis Goff. “It accelerates phase II of the Gateway District and the new ‘Booth’ and inspires others to step up and join in completing this vision. We’re profoundly grateful for David’s leadership and extraordinary impact on generations of student-athletes and fans. There is no more generous and impactful Jayhawk, and we are so fortunate to call him a friend and mentor.”  It’s not just the scale of the gift that is remarkable, but what it will accomplish. Booth’s commitment will propel the Gateway District’s next phase, which adds to private and civic investment for a new hotel, additional retail and restaurant spaces, student housing, improved parking and an outdoor event plaza.The remainder of Booth’s gift will allow Kansas Athletics to be strategic, innovative and maintain a leadership position in college athletics. With the advent of revenue sharing and the continued changes in NCAA and conference dynamics, his generosity will help enable KU to take the next step in cementing itself as a national leader in college athletics.&nbsp;“David has always believed in the power of athletics to unite communities, generate Jayhawk spirit and create lasting bonds between alumni, students and fans,” said KU Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. “His generosity is inspiring, and his loyalty to KU runs deep. We are beyond grateful for his transformative gift.”  For Booth, giving back to KU is an investment in the university and its mission. He hopes his philanthropy will inspire others to also support the Gateway District project and what he calls “the prototype for future football stadiums” at whatever level they can. “One of life’s greatest privileges is being able to give back to the people and places that gave so much to you,” said Booth. “KU and Lawrence are a big part of my story, and it means a lot to support the community that invested in me. Philanthropy, like investing, pays dividends over time. Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come. This is really about the future we’re building.”   When he was a child, Booth’s parents, Gilbert and Betty Booth, moved the family from their home in Garnett, Kansas, to Lawrence at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1931+Naismith+Drive?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank">1931 Naismith Drive</a>, near Allen Fieldhouse. The family gathered regularly to listen to KU games on the radio, glued to Max Falkenstien’s iconic voice. At the age of 13, Booth attended his first game through the Boy Scouts, working as an usher in the football stadium. He later worked basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse by selling popcorn in the stands.    The Lawrence High graduate attended KU, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1968 and a Master of Science in Business in 1969 before earning his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1971.   Booth founded Dimensional Fund Advisors in 1981 to apply the principles of financial science to practical investment solutions. Booth started Dimensional in collaboration with several others from the University of Chicago, including Booth’s mentor, former professor and Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama, and classmate Rex Sinquefield, who co-founded the firm. Booth and Dimensional have been recognized for helping transform the industry toward more transparent, low-cost and data-driven solutions for investors. That story was recently profiled by Academy Award winning director Errol Morris in the film “Tune Out the Noise.”   Booth’s landmark gift is the most recent in his long legacy of support at KU, helping transform athletics and its impact for the university. Booth provided a foundational gift of $50 million in 2017 to kick off renovations at the stadium, which was named for him in 2018. In 2010, he donated James Naismith’s original rules of basketball to the university, a top attraction at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics, which he and his family provided $5 million for in 2004, followed by $4 million for subsequent improvements. His philanthropy is legendary and extends across areas, including the arts and academics. In 2008, he provided a gift valued at $300 million to the University of Chicago School of Business, where he earned his MBA. The school was named the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in his honor.  With KU’s football season opener around the corner, Booth’s excitement to get back to the stadium is growing.

KU Athletics Receives Historic $300 Million Gift from Longtime Donor and Alumnus David Booth 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals topped the Washington Nationals 8-5 to reach the .500 mark for the second time since mid-June.

After a two-out, third-inning walk by Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr.’s infield hit, Pasquantino hit Mitchell Parker’s first-pitch fastball into the second row of the right field stands, a few feet inside the foul pole, expanding Kansas City’s lead to 4-0.

Pasquantino opened the scoring with a first-inning sacrifice fly and capped the Royals scoring with an RBI double in the seventh.

Jonathan India’s two-run homer extended Kansas City’s lead to 7-2 in the sixth.

Michael Wacha (7-9) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, his sixth consecutive start permitting fewer than three runs.

Lucas Erceg earned his second save with a hitless ninth.

In 5 1/3 innings, Parker (7-13) allowed five runs on two hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Over his last three starts — all losses — Parker has allowed 17 runs in 14 1/3 innings.

Leaping at the center field wall,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/randal-grichuk-flies-out-sharply-to-center-fielder-robert-hassell-iii?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share">Robert Hassell III robbed Randal Grichuk</a>&nbsp;of a solo home run in the fifth.

In the sixth, CJ Abrams scored when Witt&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/michael-wacha-in-play-out-s-to-paul-dejong-wavtmn?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share">misplayed Paul DeJong’s deep pop fly</a>, cutting the Royals lead to 4-2.

Abrams and James Wood collected two-out RBIs in the seventh. Wood recorded his fourth straight multihit game.

On Witt’s soft ground out between the plate and mound, Garcia hustled from first to third before scoring on Pasquantino’s sacrifice fly as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in a hitless first inning.

Pasquantino leads the Royals 32 two-out RBIs and ranks second in the majors with 23 go-ahead RBIs.

Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (8-7, 4.90 ERA) opposes Royals RHP Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.46)

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755053829399.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals topped the Washington Nationals 8-5 to reach the .500 mark for the second time since mid-June.After a two-out, third-inning walk by Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr.’s infield hit, Pasquantino hit Mitchell Parker’s first-pitch fastball into the second row of the right field stands, a few feet inside the foul pole, expanding Kansas City’s lead to 4-0.Pasquantino opened the scoring with a first-inning sacrifice fly and capped the Royals scoring with an RBI double in the seventh.Jonathan India’s two-run homer extended Kansas City’s lead to 7-2 in the sixth.Michael Wacha (7-9) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, his sixth consecutive start permitting fewer than three runs.Lucas Erceg earned his second save with a hitless ninth.In 5 1/3 innings, Parker (7-13) allowed five runs on two hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Over his last three starts — all losses — Parker has allowed 17 runs in 14 1/3 innings.Leaping at the center field wall,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/randal-grichuk-flies-out-sharply-to-center-fielder-robert-hassell-iii?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share">Robert Hassell III robbed Randal Grichuk</a>&nbsp;of a solo home run in the fifth.In the sixth, CJ Abrams scored when Witt&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/michael-wacha-in-play-out-s-to-paul-dejong-wavtmn?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share">misplayed Paul DeJong’s deep pop fly</a>, cutting the Royals lead to 4-2.Abrams and James Wood collected two-out RBIs in the seventh. Wood recorded his fourth straight multihit game.<h2>Key moment</h2>On Witt’s soft ground out between the plate and mound, Garcia hustled from first to third before scoring on Pasquantino’s sacrifice fly as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in a hitless first inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>Pasquantino leads the Royals 32 two-out RBIs and ranks second in the majors with 23 go-ahead RBIs.<h2>Up next</h2>Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (8-7, 4.90 ERA) opposes Royals RHP Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.46)