KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead the Americans into the 2026 World Cup.

Plenty of others are sure to have plenty more to say about his future with the national team.

After a disastrous loss to Panama put the U.S. in a dire predicament, Berhalter's lineup of players from European clubs created precious few opportunities against Uruguay. And when Mathías Olivera found the back of the net for a questionable second-half goal, La Celeste walked out of Arrowhead Stadium with a 1-0 victory on Monday night and the Americans were left wondering how everything had gone so wrong.

“We're all going to do a review of the whole tournament and see where we fell short,” Berhalter said. “It's obvious the Panama game hurt us, put us behind the 8-ball, and I think collectively — the staff, the players, the sporting department — have to look at where do we improve. How do we get better? We know it's a talented team, one with big potential, and we didn't show it.”

Berhalter and the U.S. hoped to show the team had advanced since its round-of-16 elimination against the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. Instead, the U.S. managed only a 2-0 win over lowly Bolivia and were upset 2-1 by the Panamanians.

“We had a good start and brought a lot of energy but at the end of the day, just not enough quality,” U.S. captain Christian Pulisic said. “I felt like we gave it everything but we just couldn’t score.”

Indeed, the lone goal Monday night came in the 66th minute when Nicolas De La Cruz swung a free kick in front of the American goal. Matt Turner parried a header by Ronald Araújo, who out-jumped defender Tim Ream, but the rebound went right to Olivera and he tapped the ball in with his left foot.

Olivera appeared to be offside on the initial header but the goal stood after a video review.

Three minutes before Uruguay scored, the U.S. was in position to advance.

Bruno Miranda had tied the score for Bolivia against Panama in a game started simultaneously in Orlando, Florida, which meant the U.S. would only need a tie. But Panama went on to a 3-1 victory to claim the second spot in Group C behind Uruguay, and the U.S. was bounced from the group stage for the first time in 20 continental and global tournaments on home soil.

“This is still a young team. Still a lot of potential. But potential doesn't really matter if you go out on the pitch and you don't get the job done,” defender Antonee Robinson said. “Everyone needs to try and up the level, myself included.”

Berhalter was rehired in June 2023 and given a contract through the upcoming World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico. But despite a lineup that included Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, the U.S. failed to even match its last Copa America appearance, when it lost to Argentina in the 2016 semifinals.

During the second half Monday night, the home crowd of 55,460 in less-than-full Arrowhead Stadium began chanting, “Fire Gregg.”

The U.S. next plays September friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.

“It wasn't only Copa America. It's learning from these high-level games we're playing pre-tournament,” Berhalter said, “and having this collective understanding that the margins are so small, and there is very little separating any of these teams.”

Uruguay played without coach Marcelo Bielsa, suspended for sending his team out late for the second half of its first two games. Diego Reyes and Pablo Quiroga were in charge on a mild but humid night in Kansas City.

Berhalter and the Americans knew the difficulty of their situation — Pulisic at one point said they would need to play “the best game of our lives” to advance — and they looked like a team with nothing to lose for most of the first half.

It was one marked by physical play and questionable calls.

Folarin Balogun, who had two goals already in the tournament, bore the brunt of several challenges. He was left calling for help after a collision with Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, then was left rolling on the field after Araújo’s challenge later in the half. Balogun eventually had to leave with a hip pointer and Ricardo Pepi took his place.

Uruguay lost Maximiliano Araújo earlier in the half after a scary collision with Ream near the U.S. goal. He had to be taken off the field on a stretcher, though he was able to move his arms before heading up the tunnel.

In the middle of the chaos was 32-year-old Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega, whose several questionable calls hurt the U.S.

The first came when Ortega began to pull a yellow card and stop play, then allowed it to continue — while still holding the card — as Uruguay nearly scored on an attack. The second came when the U.S. had a clear advantage after a hand ball on Uruguay, but the Peruvian referee eventually blew his whistle and called the play back for a free kick.

“This referee was awful,” Robinson said. “I've never seen a referee, you know, let a quick free kick go while he's got a yellow card in his hand. And it's literally embarrassing. And I hope something happens to him from that.”

Uruguay applied more pressure midway through the second half, then had the Americans in desperation mode after the goal. And while the U.S. had a few good runs and a couple of good opportunities in the box, a team that had such big expectations was unable to find the two goals it needed — or even one.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1719912817542.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States greets goalkeeper Matt Turner after losing 0-1 against Uruguay at the end of a Copa America Group C soccer match in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States greets goalkeeper Matt Turner after losing 0-1 against Uruguay at the end of a Copa America Group C soccer match in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead the Americans into the 2026 World Cup.“Yes,” Berhalter said.Plenty of others are sure to have plenty more to say about his future with the national team.After a disastrous loss to Panama put the U.S. in a dire predicament, Berhalter's lineup of players from European clubs created precious few opportunities against Uruguay. And when Mathías Olivera found the back of the net for a questionable second-half goal, La Celeste walked out of Arrowhead Stadium with a 1-0 victory on Monday night and the Americans were left wondering how everything had gone so wrong.“We're all going to do a review of the whole tournament and see where we fell short,” Berhalter said. “It's obvious the Panama game hurt us, put us behind the 8-ball, and I think collectively — the staff, the players, the sporting department — have to look at where do we improve. How do we get better? We know it's a talented team, one with big potential, and we didn't show it.”Berhalter and the U.S. hoped to show the team had advanced since its round-of-16 elimination against the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. Instead, the U.S. managed only a 2-0 win over lowly Bolivia and were upset 2-1 by the Panamanians.“We had a good start and brought a lot of energy but at the end of the day, just not enough quality,” U.S. captain Christian Pulisic said. “I felt like we gave it everything but we just couldn’t score.”Indeed, the lone goal Monday night came in the 66th minute when Nicolas De La Cruz swung a free kick in front of the American goal. Matt Turner parried a header by Ronald Araújo, who out-jumped defender Tim Ream, but the rebound went right to Olivera and he tapped the ball in with his left foot.Olivera appeared to be offside on the initial header but the goal stood after a video review.Three minutes before Uruguay scored, the U.S. was in position to advance.Bruno Miranda had tied the score for Bolivia against Panama in a game started simultaneously in Orlando, Florida, which meant the U.S. would only need a tie. But Panama went on to a 3-1 victory to claim the second spot in Group C behind Uruguay, and the U.S. was bounced from the group stage for the first time in 20 continental and global tournaments on home soil.“This is still a young team. Still a lot of potential. But potential doesn't really matter if you go out on the pitch and you don't get the job done,” defender Antonee Robinson said. “Everyone needs to try and up the level, myself included.”Berhalter was rehired in June 2023 and given a contract through the upcoming World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico. But despite a lineup that included Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, the U.S. failed to even match its last Copa America appearance, when it lost to Argentina in the 2016 semifinals.During the second half Monday night, the home crowd of 55,460 in less-than-full Arrowhead Stadium began chanting, “Fire Gregg.”The U.S. next plays September friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.“It wasn't only Copa America. It's learning from these high-level games we're playing pre-tournament,” Berhalter said, “and having this collective understanding that the margins are so small, and there is very little separating any of these teams.”Uruguay played without coach Marcelo Bielsa, suspended for sending his team out late for the second half of its first two games. Diego Reyes and Pablo Quiroga were in charge on a mild but humid night in Kansas City.Berhalter and the Americans knew the difficulty of their situation — Pulisic at one point said they would need to play “the best game of our lives” to advance — and they looked like a team with nothing to lose for most of the first half.It was one marked by physical play and questionable calls.Folarin Balogun, who had two goals already in the tournament, bore the brunt of several challenges. He was left calling for help after a collision with Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, then was left rolling on the field after Araújo’s challenge later in the half. Balogun eventually had to leave with a hip pointer and Ricardo Pepi took his place.Uruguay lost Maximiliano Araújo earlier in the half after a scary collision with Ream near the U.S. goal. He had to be taken off the field on a stretcher, though he was able to move his arms before heading up the tunnel.In the middle of the chaos was 32-year-old Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega, whose several questionable calls hurt the U.S.The first came when Ortega began to pull a yellow card and stop play, then allowed it to continue — while still holding the card — as Uruguay nearly scored on an attack. The second came when the U.S. had a clear advantage after a hand ball on Uruguay, but the Peruvian referee eventually blew his whistle and called the play back for a free kick.“This referee was awful,” Robinson said. “I've never seen a referee, you know, let a quick free kick go while he's got a yellow card in his hand. And it's literally embarrassing. And I hope something happens to him from that.”Uruguay applied more pressure midway through the second half, then had the Americans in desperation mode after the goal. And while the U.S. had a few good runs and a couple of good opportunities in the box, a team that had such big expectations was unable to find the two goals it needed — or even one.

⚽ US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay

Kansas City, Mo -- 30 years after playing in his final game, dual-sport superstar Bo Jackson was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame on Saturday, to the delight of the KC faithful.

Jackson spent eight seasons in the MLB, spending five of those with the Royals, and four seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders, before a tragic injury cut both careers short.

On the diamond, Bo hit 107 homers in a four-season stretch from 1987 to 1990, that also saw him named All-Star MVP in 1989.

On the gridiron, Jackson dazzled with his speed and shiftiness, racking up 3,189 yards and 18 touchdowns in just four seasons.

Despite the setback of a critical injury, Bo would go on to become the first player in MLB history to compete with an artificial hip, and was recognized for his efforts with Comeback Player of the Year in 1993.

Jackson becomes the 28th member of the Royals Hall of Fame, joining World Series-winning manager Ned Yost as the only other inductee of the decade.

Kansas City, Mo -- 30 years after playing in his final game, dual-sport superstar Bo Jackson was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame on Saturday, to the delight of the KC faithful.Jackson spent eight seasons in the MLB, spending five of those with the Royals, and four seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders, before a tragic injury cut both careers short.On the diamond, Bo hit 107 homers in a four-season stretch from 1987 to 1990, that also saw him named All-Star MVP in 1989.On the gridiron, Jackson dazzled with his speed and shiftiness, racking up 3,189 yards and 18 touchdowns in just four seasons.Despite the setback of a critical injury, Bo would go on to become the first player in MLB history to compete with an artificial hip, and was recognized for his efforts with Comeback Player of the Year in 1993.Jackson becomes the 28th member of the Royals Hall of Fame, joining World Series-winning manager Ned Yost as the only other inductee of the decade.

Bo Jackson becomes 28th inductee into Royals Hall of Fame

Wichita, Kan. – Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jim Dunning, Jr., announced today the selection of 12 individuals to be inducted, Sunday, Oct. 13 in Topeka.

The class includes seven individuals who have ties to Olympic competition, including a gold medalist, paralympic medalist and the only American to be named a head track and field starter for two Olympic Games. The group also includes national champion coaches, collegiate champions and All-Americans, and American-record holders.

“This is an accomplished group and one the Hall of Fame is extremely proud to recognize,” Dunning said. “They bring a considerable diversity of backgrounds and talents to the Hall. In this an Olympic year, I believe it is wonderful to shine a light on seven inductees with Olympic connections.”

Dave Bingham - NAIA national champion baseball coach at Emporia State and head coach for College World Series qualifier Kansas

Erik Kynard – Olympic Gold Medalist High Jumper at Kansas State

Melvin Lister - National champion in the Long Jump at Leavenworth H.S., Butler County CC, and Arkansas

Mark Mangino - National Assistant Football Coach-of-the-Year at Oklahoma; and Head Coach for Orange Bowl Champion at Kansas

Ron Neugent - Swimming Gold Medalist in World University Games; and American Record-Holder at Kansas

Kelly Rankin - He’s the only American to be the head starter for two Olympic Games

Scott Russell - NCAA champ and Olympic qualifier for Canada in the Javelin at Kansas

Kevin Saunders - Bronze Medalist and Record-Holder for U.S. in Paralympic Games

Will Shields - Native Kansan, 14-year NFL veteran with Kansas City Chiefs and member of College and NFL halls of fame

Sean Snyder - Consensus All-American punter and national special teams coach of the year at Kansas State

Mark Turgeon - All-State basketball player at Topeka Hayden H.S., four-time NCAA Tournament qualifier at Kansas, Missouri Valley (Wichita State) and Big Ten Champion

(Maryland) Head Coach and conference Coach-of-the-Year.

Annette Wiles - Two-time NAIA Basketball All-American and NAIA Tournament MVP at Fort Hays State

This year’s class brings the total number of inductees to 340, with the first class in 1961 including such legends as Dr. James Naismith, Mike Ahearn, Glenn&nbsp;Cunningham, Walter Johnson and Jess Willard. Created by the Kansas State legislature in 1961, the hall has operated for 63 years and is located at the Wichita Boathouse.

The reception (5 p.m.), featuring heavy appetizers and refreshments, and induction ceremony (6 p.m.) will be conducted in the Sunflower Ballroom of the Hotel Topeka City Center. The venue is located at 1717 Southwest Topeka Blvd., in Topeka.

“Topeka as the location for the induction makes sense for several reasons, but the fact that all of our inductees are either from, live or competed collegiately in the Manhattan-Topeka-Lawrence-Kansas City corridor creates an opportunity for more of their family and friends to attend,” Dunning said. “This event is about the honorees, and we want to do as much as we can to make it special for them.”

Dunning said the Hall would be making an effort to invite past Olympians with Kansas ties and those past KSHOF inductees. He noted that the annual induction ceremony is not only a celebration for the incoming&nbsp;class, but also for past inductees. Tickets for the reception and induction ceremony are $100 and go on sale&nbsp;Monday, July 15 at www.kshof.org. For ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dunning at&nbsp;316-641-0162.

The KSHOF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, (EIN is: 41-2060659), and donors are eligible for tax benefits for their donation. Money raised from the donations will go towards programming and serving the community by educating our youth and community about Kansas athletes.

Wichita, Kan. – Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jim Dunning, Jr., announced today the selection of 12 individuals to be inducted, Sunday, Oct. 13 in Topeka.The class includes seven individuals who have ties to Olympic competition, including a gold medalist, paralympic medalist and the only American to be named a head track and field starter for two Olympic Games. The group also includes national champion coaches, collegiate champions and All-Americans, and American-record holders.“This is an accomplished group and one the Hall of Fame is extremely proud to recognize,” Dunning said. “They bring a considerable diversity of backgrounds and talents to the Hall. In this an Olympic year, I believe it is wonderful to shine a light on seven inductees with Olympic connections.”The honorees include:Dave Bingham - NAIA national champion baseball coach at Emporia State and head coach for College World Series qualifier KansasErik Kynard – Olympic Gold Medalist High Jumper at Kansas StateMelvin Lister - National champion in the Long Jump at Leavenworth H.S., Butler County CC, and ArkansasMark Mangino - National Assistant Football Coach-of-the-Year at Oklahoma; and Head Coach for Orange Bowl Champion at KansasRon Neugent - Swimming Gold Medalist in World University Games; and American Record-Holder at KansasKelly Rankin - He’s the only American to be the head starter for two Olympic GamesScott Russell - NCAA champ and Olympic qualifier for Canada in the Javelin at KansasKevin Saunders - Bronze Medalist and Record-Holder for U.S. in Paralympic GamesWill Shields - Native Kansan, 14-year NFL veteran with Kansas City Chiefs and member of College and NFL halls of fameSean Snyder - Consensus All-American punter and national special teams coach of the year at Kansas StateMark Turgeon - All-State basketball player at Topeka Hayden H.S., four-time NCAA Tournament qualifier at Kansas, Missouri Valley (Wichita State) and Big Ten Champion(Maryland) Head Coach and conference Coach-of-the-Year.Annette Wiles - Two-time NAIA Basketball All-American and NAIA Tournament MVP at Fort Hays StateThis year’s class brings the total number of inductees to 340, with the first class in 1961 including such legends as Dr. James Naismith, Mike Ahearn, Glenn&nbsp;Cunningham, Walter Johnson and Jess Willard. Created by the Kansas State legislature in 1961, the hall has operated for 63 years and is located at the Wichita Boathouse.The reception (5 p.m.), featuring heavy appetizers and refreshments, and induction ceremony (6 p.m.) will be conducted in the Sunflower Ballroom of the Hotel Topeka City Center. The venue is located at 1717 Southwest Topeka Blvd., in Topeka.“Topeka as the location for the induction makes sense for several reasons, but the fact that all of our inductees are either from, live or competed collegiately in the Manhattan-Topeka-Lawrence-Kansas City corridor creates an opportunity for more of their family and friends to attend,” Dunning said. “This event is about the honorees, and we want to do as much as we can to make it special for them.”Dunning said the Hall would be making an effort to invite past Olympians with Kansas ties and those past KSHOF inductees. He noted that the annual induction ceremony is not only a celebration for the incoming&nbsp;class, but also for past inductees. Tickets for the reception and induction ceremony are $100 and go on sale&nbsp;Monday, July 15 at www.kshof.org. For ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dunning at&nbsp;316-641-0162.The KSHOF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, (EIN is: 41-2060659), and donors are eligible for tax benefits for their donation. Money raised from the donations will go towards programming and serving the community by educating our youth and community about Kansas athletes.

2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class Announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in six shutout innings to earn his major league-high 11th win, and Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Sunday.

Bobby Witt Jr. had a run-scoring triple among his three hits for the Royals, who took three of four from the AL Central leaders. Vinnie Pasquantino also had three hits and an RBI.

Lugo (11-2) allowed four hits and one walk in his third straight start with eight or more strikeouts. It was his third double-digit strikeout game of the season.

Perez had an RBI groundout in the first inning and added a two-run shot to left field that made it 6-0 in the seventh. He leads the Royals with 14 home runs.

Logan Allen (8-4) lasted 4 1/3 innings for the Guardians, giving up three runs and six hits with three strikeouts.

Witt had his ninth three-hit game of the season. This one came after he went 0 for 4 on Saturday, which snapped a 23-game home hitting streak.

Garrett Hampson doubled home an early run for the Royals. Pasquantino finished the series with six RBIs.

Jose Ramírez put Cleveland on the board with a two-out RBI double in the eighth. That tied him with Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome for third in franchise history with 620 extra-base hits. Josh Naylor followed with an RBI single.

Bo Naylor had three hits for the Guardians, who finished 14-11 in June.

Kansas City went 12-15 in June, its first losing month this season. But it was the most wins in June for the club since racking up 17 in 2017.

Cleveland activated RHP Gavin Williams from the 60-day injured list and optioned struggling RHP Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus. RHP Darren McCaughan was designated for assignment.

“It was a tough day for all of us,” manager Stephen Vogt said. “We love Triston. We need him here; we want him to be here. He is ready to go down, put his head down and work.”

Guardians: Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 5.27 ERA) pitches Tuesday at home against the Chicago White Sox.

Royals: Continue a 10-game homestand Tuesday against Tampa Bay. Kansas City had not announced a scheduled starter.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719783286896.png" alt="Photo KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seth Lugo struck out 10 in six shutout innings to earn his major league-high 11th win, and Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Sunday.Bobby Witt Jr. had a run-scoring triple among his three hits for the Royals, who took three of four from the AL Central leaders. Vinnie Pasquantino also had three hits and an RBI.Lugo (11-2) allowed four hits and one walk in his third straight start with eight or more strikeouts. It was his third double-digit strikeout game of the season.Perez had an RBI groundout in the first inning and added a two-run shot to left field that made it 6-0 in the seventh. He leads the Royals with 14 home runs.Logan Allen (8-4) lasted 4 1/3 innings for the Guardians, giving up three runs and six hits with three strikeouts.Witt had his ninth three-hit game of the season. This one came after he went 0 for 4 on Saturday, which snapped a 23-game home hitting streak.Garrett Hampson doubled home an early run for the Royals. Pasquantino finished the series with six RBIs.Jose Ramírez put Cleveland on the board with a two-out RBI double in the eighth. That tied him with Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome for third in franchise history with 620 extra-base hits. Josh Naylor followed with an RBI single.Bo Naylor had three hits for the Guardians, who finished 14-11 in June.Kansas City went 12-15 in June, its first losing month this season. But it was the most wins in June for the club since racking up 17 in 2017.ROSTER MOVESCleveland activated RHP Gavin Williams from the 60-day injured list and optioned struggling RHP Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus. RHP Darren McCaughan was designated for assignment.“It was a tough day for all of us,” manager Stephen Vogt said. “We love Triston. We need him here; we want him to be here. He is ready to go down, put his head down and work.”UP NEXTGuardians: Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 5.27 ERA) pitches Tuesday at home against the Chicago White Sox.Royals: Continue a 10-game homestand Tuesday against Tampa Bay. Kansas City had not announced a scheduled starter.

⚾ Lugo struck out 10, Perez homers in Royals victory over Guardians

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered, Josh Naylor had a pair of RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Saturday.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 10th homer of the season while Michael Massey belted his seventh into the right field bullpen to put the Royals ahead 2-1 in the second inning.

Those two homers were the only runs Tanner Bibee (7-2) gave up over six innings. He allowed four hits and struck out three.

The Guardians took a 3-2 lead after a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel. The play was challenged, but was upheld as a home run.

Ramirez extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth and his 23rd homer of the season in the seventh inning to make it 7-2.

Cole Ragans (5-6) went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five earned runs. He gave up six hits and struck out six.

Prior to the game, Bo Jackson was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame. He played for Kansas City for four seasons and was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1989.

Cleveland activated RHP Eli Morgan from the 15-day Injured List, signed and placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day Injured List, optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus and Designated for Assignment RHP Zak Kent.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719706815795.jpeg" alt="Cleveland Guardians' Tyler Freeman (2) is congratulated by Josh Naylor, right, after scoring from second base off a Jose Ramirez double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Cleveland Guardians' Tyler Freeman (2) is congratulated by Josh Naylor, right, after scoring from second base off a Jose Ramirez double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered, Josh Naylor had a pair of RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Saturday.Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 10th homer of the season while Michael Massey belted his seventh into the right field bullpen to put the Royals ahead 2-1 in the second inning.Those two homers were the only runs Tanner Bibee (7-2) gave up over six innings. He allowed four hits and struck out three.The Guardians took a 3-2 lead after a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel. The play was challenged, but was upheld as a home run.Ramirez extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth and his 23rd homer of the season in the seventh inning to make it 7-2.Cole Ragans (5-6) went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five earned runs. He gave up six hits and struck out six.Prior to the game, Bo Jackson was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame. He played for Kansas City for four seasons and was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1989.TRAINER'S ROOMCleveland activated RHP Eli Morgan from the 15-day Injured List, signed and placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day Injured List, optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus and Designated for Assignment RHP Zak Kent.UP NEXT

⚾ Ramirez homers to lead Guardians over Royals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719642566542.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) congratulates Vinnie Pasquantino, right, for a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) congratulates Vinnie Pasquantino, right, for a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>By AVERY OSEN&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored.“We have a great offense and its always great to show it,” Renfroe said. “Our bullpen has been great for us as well.”Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.“I wasn't commanding the zone early on, but I thought I did a good job working around that,” McKenzie said. “Some of those guys were able to put good swings on the pitches when they were ahead of the count. I thought my stuff looked good I just fell behind guys and never gave myself a chance to get ahead of guys.”Isbel hit his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning, and Freddy Fermin added an RBI in the fifth.“I thought there was good discipline and good patience when we needed to be,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “And then to continue to expand later in the game was really good.”José Ramírez hit his 22nd homer of the season, a 436-foot blast in the first inning that gave Cleveland the early lead.Alec Marsh (6-5) gave up the homer to Ramírez and worked six innings, giving up four hits. He struck out five and walked two.Over the last 10 games, Royals starting pitchers have a combined 1.98 ERA and have thrown six quality starts.Kansas City has won four of its last five games. Cleveland dropped its third straight.“Every series is important for us no matter where we are playing,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “This is a very important series for us and we lost the first two but we've got two more to turn this around.”UP NEXTCleveland sends RHP Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (5-5, 3.03) for Kansas City on Saturday.

⚾ Royals hit 4 home runs and send Guardians to their 3rd straight loss

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Departing senior guard&nbsp;Tylor Perry&nbsp;has realized his dreams of a professional basketball career with the signing of an Exhibition-10 deal with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night (June 27).

Perry will be a part of the Raptors’ Summer League team, which play in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas from July 12-22. Toronto is scheduled to play 4 games, starting Saturday, July 13 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and continuing Sunday, July 14 vs. the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, July 17 vs. the Utah Jazz and Friday, July 19 vs. the Miami Heat. The championship rounds run Saturday-Monday, July 20-22.

A 5-foot-11, 180-pound guard from Fort Coffee, Okla., Perry spent one season at K-State, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors after leading the Wildcats in several categories, including scoring (519), 3-point field goals made (93), free throws (160), assists (148) and minutes (2,238), while starting all 34 games. He scored in double figures in a team-best 24 games with 11 20-point performances. For the season, he averaged a team-best 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 36.4 minutes per game.

Perry scored nearly 2,500 points during his college career (2,490 points), which included stints at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College (2019-21), North Texas (2021-23) and K-State (2023-24). He posted double figures in 81 of his 101 career games at the Division I level with 30 20-point efforts and one 30-point performance. He led those teams to a combined 128-40 (.762) record with 4 20-win seasons, one NJCAA National Championship (2021), one NIT Championship (2023) and two conference titles (2021 KJCCC, 2022 C-USA).

In addition to his Big 12 honors, Perry earned a long list of accomplishments in college, which included 2023 NIT Most Outstanding Player, 2023 C-USA Player of the Year, 2022 C-USA Sixth Man of the Year, twice a First Team All-C-USA selection and 2021 NJCAA National Tournament MVP and NJCAA Second Team All-America accolades.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Departing senior guard&nbsp;Tylor Perry&nbsp;has realized his dreams of a professional basketball career with the signing of an Exhibition-10 deal with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night (June 27).Perry will be a part of the Raptors’ Summer League team, which play in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas from July 12-22. Toronto is scheduled to play 4 games, starting Saturday, July 13 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and continuing Sunday, July 14 vs. the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, July 17 vs. the Utah Jazz and Friday, July 19 vs. the Miami Heat. The championship rounds run Saturday-Monday, July 20-22.A 5-foot-11, 180-pound guard from Fort Coffee, Okla., Perry spent one season at K-State, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors after leading the Wildcats in several categories, including scoring (519), 3-point field goals made (93), free throws (160), assists (148) and minutes (2,238), while starting all 34 games. He scored in double figures in a team-best 24 games with 11 20-point performances. For the season, he averaged a team-best 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 36.4 minutes per game.Perry scored nearly 2,500 points during his college career (2,490 points), which included stints at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College (2019-21), North Texas (2021-23) and K-State (2023-24). He posted double figures in 81 of his 101 career games at the Division I level with 30 20-point efforts and one 30-point performance. He led those teams to a combined 128-40 (.762) record with 4 20-win seasons, one NJCAA National Championship (2021), one NIT Championship (2023) and two conference titles (2021 KJCCC, 2022 C-USA).In addition to his Big 12 honors, Perry earned a long list of accomplishments in college, which included 2023 NIT Most Outstanding Player, 2023 C-USA Player of the Year, 2022 C-USA Sixth Man of the Year, twice a First Team All-C-USA selection and 2021 NJCAA National Tournament MVP and NJCAA Second Team All-America accolades.

K-State's Tylor Perry Signs Exhibit-10 Deal with Toronto Raptors

On Thursday, Sacred Heart officially announced the hiring of Daryl Hoelting as the new head softball coach of the Lady Knights.

The statement, issued by the school reads "We are extremely excited for Mr. Hoelting to lead our Softball program. Coach Hoelting will bring in a vast amount of leadership, energy, dedication, and commitment to the Sacred Heart Softball team and school community. His passion for helping develop student-athletes is clear and he brings a strong desire for success inside and outside of the classroom. He looks to instill a strong work ethic and personal responsibility to the&nbsp;program at Sacred Heart."

Hoelting played baseball at the collegiate level for Neosho County in Chanute, KS, and Marymount College in Salina, KS.

He will be assisted by Betsy and Conner Martin. Betsy played softball at the collegiate level for the University of Arizona, in Tucson AZ, and later played at Kansas University where she earned All Big 12 honors. 

Conner is a Sacred Heart alum,&nbsp;graduating in 2008, who went on to play baseball at the collegiate level for Fort Hays State.

Hoelting replaces Chris Feil, whose Lady Knights finished the 2024 campaign 5-16.

BY SALINA POSTOn Thursday, Sacred Heart officially announced the hiring of Daryl Hoelting as the new head softball coach of the Lady Knights.The statement, issued by the school reads "We are extremely excited for Mr. Hoelting to lead our Softball program. Coach Hoelting will bring in a vast amount of leadership, energy, dedication, and commitment to the Sacred Heart Softball team and school community. His passion for helping develop student-athletes is clear and he brings a strong desire for success inside and outside of the classroom. He looks to instill a strong work ethic and personal responsibility to the&nbsp;program at Sacred Heart."Hoelting played baseball at the collegiate level for Neosho County in Chanute, KS, and Marymount College in Salina, KS.He will be assisted by Betsy and Conner Martin. Betsy played softball at the collegiate level for the University of Arizona, in Tucson AZ, and later played at Kansas University where she earned All Big 12 honors. Conner is a Sacred Heart alum,&nbsp;graduating in 2008, who went on to play baseball at the collegiate level for Fort Hays State.Hoelting replaces Chris Feil, whose Lady Knights finished the 2024 campaign 5-16.

Daryl Hoelting hired to lead Lady Knights softball program

LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Kansas Athletics is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Rock Chalk Block Party Presented by Central Bank and supported by adidas. The event will take place on Friday, September 27th, the night before the Jayhawks take on TCU, on Mass St. between 10th and 11th street.

The FREE event will begin at 5:30 PM with music, games, kids activities and more. A Family Weekend Pep Rally will take place at approximately 7:30 PM followed by country/hip-hop artist David Morris, with Shaboozey to perform after Morris. Rising multi-media artist Shaboozey intends to build his own world, determined to carve his own lane in the Alt-Country / Hip-Hop space; he crafts a sound that pays homage to a cast of traditional western influences, such as Bob Dylan, Lead Belly, Johnny Cash, and Leonard Cohen, while looking into the future of what the two genres have yet to introduce. His latest projects including his two standout features on Beyoncé’s universally-acclaimed COWBOY CARTER along with his latest smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” have launched him to mainstream stardom with major critical acclaim, millions of streams, and major success on the Billboard Charts including his Hot 100 debut. His newest installment and highly-anticipated album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going released on Friday, May 31st to incredible reviews and momentum in the music world.

5:30 p.m.&nbsp;– Gates open and music and activities begin

7:30 p.m.&nbsp;– KU Pep Rally featuring KU Band and Spirit and guest Speakers

LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Kansas Athletics is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Rock Chalk Block Party Presented by Central Bank and supported by adidas. The event will take place on Friday, September 27th, the night before the Jayhawks take on TCU, on Mass St. between 10th and 11th street.The FREE event will begin at 5:30 PM with music, games, kids activities and more. A Family Weekend Pep Rally will take place at approximately 7:30 PM followed by country/hip-hop artist David Morris, with Shaboozey to perform after Morris. Rising multi-media artist Shaboozey intends to build his own world, determined to carve his own lane in the Alt-Country / Hip-Hop space; he crafts a sound that pays homage to a cast of traditional western influences, such as Bob Dylan, Lead Belly, Johnny Cash, and Leonard Cohen, while looking into the future of what the two genres have yet to introduce. His latest projects including his two standout features on Beyoncé’s universally-acclaimed COWBOY CARTER along with his latest smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” have launched him to mainstream stardom with major critical acclaim, millions of streams, and major success on the Billboard Charts including his Hot 100 debut. His newest installment and highly-anticipated album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going released on Friday, May 31st to incredible reviews and momentum in the music world.5:30 p.m.&nbsp;– Gates open and music and activities begin7:30 p.m.&nbsp;– KU Pep Rally featuring KU Band and Spirit and guest Speakers7:55 p.m.&nbsp;– David Morris8:30 p.m.&nbsp;– Shaboozey*Event schedule subject to change

Shaboozey to Headline the Third Annual Rock Chalk Block Party

With just two months until K-State Football takes the field, fans can't wait to see the Cats! 2024 football season tickets are now SOLD OUT, and only single-game tickets remain.

Single-game tickets are also going fast to see the first four games in The Bill, so make sure to order yours quickly.

Fewer than 575 tickets remain for the Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State and fewer than 200 tickets remain for the Sunflower Showdown matchup vs. KU. 

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With just two months until K-State Football takes the field, fans can't wait to see the Cats! 2024 football season tickets are now SOLD OUT, and only single-game tickets remain.Single-game tickets are also going fast to see the first four games in The Bill, so make sure to order yours quickly.Fewer than 575 tickets remain for the Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State and fewer than 200 tickets remain for the Sunflower Showdown matchup vs. KU. Click below to find your seats now, but don't wait! Dynamic pricing will continue to be used this season, and single-game prices will increase or decrease throughout the season due to demand.<a href="https://kstatesports.evenue.net/events/FBSG?utm_medium=email&amp;elq_cid=414283&amp;RSRC=Email&amp;RDAT=3754&amp;ehash=2a04e7fb42e5eb4c2a016c8efdd6f0b66057bf58496bce5e2e7e754747140a83">PURCHASE TICKETS</a>

K-State Football Season Tickets are sold out

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Following the fifth NCAA Tournament bid and the eighth overall postseason appearance under the direction of K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State Athletics and Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced on Friday (June 28). The contract was unanimously approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors.

“Coach Mittie and his staff have done an unbelievable job building and sustaining a championship caliber women’s basketball program here at K-State,” Taylor said. “As evidenced by our record season a year ago, excitement is at an all-time high, and that can be attributed to the leadership of Coach Mittie, the staff he has assembled and the student-athletes that continue to work hard every day to compete at the highest level. We look forward to many more years of him leading our program.”

Under Mittie’s guidance, Kansas State has reached the postseason eight times and amassed a record of 190-135 (.585) which includes four 20-win seasons. With 10 victories, Mittie would become the third coach in program history to reach the 200-win mark at the helm of the Wildcat women’s basketball program.

“We are excited about the future of the program. Our players continue to do great things on the court and off making a difference at K-State and in the community. We have great momentum going into this upcoming season. I appreciate the continued support of Gene Taylor and Jill Shields for our staff and athletes.”

Mittie will enter his 11th season with Kansas State in 2024-25. He owns the second-most NCAA Tournament appearances and the second-most NCAA Tournament victories in K-State women’s basketball history. While guiding the Wildcats, Mittie has mentored 25 All-Big 12 selections, six Big 12 All-Defensive Team honorees, five Big 12 All-Freshman Team recipients and one Associated Press All-American.

Overall, Mittie will begin his 33rd overall season in 2024-25 and owns a career mark of 644-370 (.635) and has 23 postseason appearances. His 644 career wins at NCAA programs ranks 11th among active NCAA Division I head coaches.

K-State has also excelled in the classroom under Mittie, as the Wildcats have received 59 Academic All-Big 12 citations, five Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients, 12 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honorees and five CSC Academic All-Americans.

The Wildcats enter the 2024-25 season with the return of 10 letter winners, including four starters from last season’s 2024 NCAA Tournament squad. The Wildcats will be led by 2024 All-American center Ayoka Lee, who returns for her final season, senior guard and 2023 All-Big 12 First Team selection Serena Sundell, and the senior duo of Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn.

The 10 returning letter winners were responsible for 85 percent of K-State’s scoring, 87 percent of the team’s rebounds and 81 percent of the team’s rebounding in the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats will also welcome transfers Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor and redshirts Mikayla Parks and Alexis Hess and freshman Finley Ohnstad.

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Following the fifth NCAA Tournament bid and the eighth overall postseason appearance under the direction of K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State Athletics and Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced on Friday (June 28). The contract was unanimously approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors.“Coach Mittie and his staff have done an unbelievable job building and sustaining a championship caliber women’s basketball program here at K-State,” Taylor said. “As evidenced by our record season a year ago, excitement is at an all-time high, and that can be attributed to the leadership of Coach Mittie, the staff he has assembled and the student-athletes that continue to work hard every day to compete at the highest level. We look forward to many more years of him leading our program.”Under Mittie’s guidance, Kansas State has reached the postseason eight times and amassed a record of 190-135 (.585) which includes four 20-win seasons. With 10 victories, Mittie would become the third coach in program history to reach the 200-win mark at the helm of the Wildcat women’s basketball program.“We are excited about the future of the program. Our players continue to do great things on the court and off making a difference at K-State and in the community. We have great momentum going into this upcoming season. I appreciate the continued support of Gene Taylor and Jill Shields for our staff and athletes.”Mittie will enter his 11th season with Kansas State in 2024-25. He owns the second-most NCAA Tournament appearances and the second-most NCAA Tournament victories in K-State women’s basketball history. While guiding the Wildcats, Mittie has mentored 25 All-Big 12 selections, six Big 12 All-Defensive Team honorees, five Big 12 All-Freshman Team recipients and one Associated Press All-American.Overall, Mittie will begin his 33rd overall season in 2024-25 and owns a career mark of 644-370 (.635) and has 23 postseason appearances. His 644 career wins at NCAA programs ranks 11th among active NCAA Division I head coaches.K-State has also excelled in the classroom under Mittie, as the Wildcats have received 59 Academic All-Big 12 citations, five Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients, 12 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honorees and five CSC Academic All-Americans.The Wildcats enter the 2024-25 season with the return of 10 letter winners, including four starters from last season’s 2024 NCAA Tournament squad. The Wildcats will be led by 2024 All-American center Ayoka Lee, who returns for her final season, senior guard and 2023 All-Big 12 First Team selection Serena Sundell, and the senior duo of Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn.The 10 returning letter winners were responsible for 85 percent of K-State’s scoring, 87 percent of the team’s rebounds and 81 percent of the team’s rebounding in the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats will also welcome transfers Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor and redshirts Mikayla Parks and Alexis Hess and freshman Finley Ohnstad.

K-State, Mittie Agree to New Contract Through 2028-29 Season

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter-Salina Post

Hello and happy Friday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Massive news broke on Thursday when A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.

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

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

And finally The 51st annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off this Saturday, and our area will be well represented, with a slew of players lining the West All-Star team roster.

To view the full list check out Salina Post and to tune in for the broadcast beginning at 6:45 keep it here on KINA

That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

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 </figure>_________Massive news broke on Thursday when A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit and then possibly as high as the Supreme Court._________More locally Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night._________And finally The 51st annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off this Saturday, and our area will be well represented, with a slew of players lining the West All-Star team roster.To view the full list check out Salina Post and to tune in for the broadcast beginning at 6:45 keep it here on KINA_________That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.

910 KINA Sports Headlines— June 28

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The 51st annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off this Saturday, and our area will be well represented, with a slew of players lining the West All-Star team roster.

Offense WR- Hunter Mowery (Salina Central) WR- Brax Fisher (Abilene) WR/K- Blaise Hoover (McPherson)

Defense LB- Teegan Haines (McPherson) OL- Weston Langvardt (Chapman) DB- Daniel Kejr (SE of Saline) LB- Loden West (Ellsworth)

Coaches Head Coach- Jace Pavlovich (McPherson) Assistant Coach- Mitch Gebhardt (SE of Saline)

That group will have their work cut out for them as the East has won or tied six of the last seven Shrine Bowl games.&nbsp;

As of 2023, the West leads the series with 31 wins, the East has 17 wins, and there have been two ties.&nbsp;

Notable alumni include former All-Pro Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson, NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, former Kansas State and Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Gary Spani, former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Mark Simoneau and many others.

As always, net proceeds from this game will benefit Shriners Childrens. The Shrine Bowl has existed since 1974 and has raised over $3.8M for Shriners Hospitals for Childrens

The game will be played at Welsh Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University, and kickoff is set for 7:00 on Saturday.

You can tune in for the full broadcast with pregame beginning at 6:45 on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM)

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe 51st annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off this Saturday, and our area will be well represented, with a slew of players lining the West All-Star team roster.<figure>
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 </figure>Offense WR- Hunter Mowery (Salina Central) WR- Brax Fisher (Abilene) WR/K- Blaise Hoover (McPherson)Defense LB- Teegan Haines (McPherson) OL- Weston Langvardt (Chapman) DB- Daniel Kejr (SE of Saline) LB- Loden West (Ellsworth)Coaches Head Coach- Jace Pavlovich (McPherson) Assistant Coach- Mitch Gebhardt (SE of Saline)That group will have their work cut out for them as the East has won or tied six of the last seven Shrine Bowl games.&nbsp;As of 2023, the West leads the series with 31 wins, the East has 17 wins, and there have been two ties.&nbsp;Notable alumni include former All-Pro Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson, NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, former Kansas State and Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Gary Spani, former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Mark Simoneau and many others.As always, net proceeds from this game will benefit Shriners Childrens. The Shrine Bowl has existed since 1974 and has raised over $3.8M for Shriners Hospitals for ChildrensThe game will be played at Welsh Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University, and kickoff is set for 7:00 on Saturday.You can tune in for the full broadcast with pregame beginning at 6:45 on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM)

51st Shrine Bowl featuring several area athletes to kick off this Saturday on KINA

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

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

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

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

Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning.

Nick Loftin appeared to have evaded a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath and he was called out — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third base and heading home. Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.

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

Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to give Kansas City the lead.

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

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/guardians-matthew-boyd-247159297e4c5090299f2010e5b9f1f8">Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd</a>, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.

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

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

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night.Sam Long (2-1) earned the win in relief, wiggling his way out of Michael Wacha's jam in the sixth and then retiring the side in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save.Ben Lively (7-4) got some help against one of his former teams from a Cleveland defense that turned a pair of double plays to wipe away leadoff singles. The right-hander wound up allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings.Wacha permitted one run on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719567893523.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning.Nick Loftin appeared to have evaded a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath and he was called out — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third base and heading home. Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.It sure seemed to ignite Kansas City.The Guardians were clinging to a 1-0 lead Daniel Schneemann provided with his sacrifice fly in the fifth when Isbel led off the sixth with a triple to right field, narrowly beating Schneemann's throw to third. Garcia followed with his own triple to right, sliding in just ahead of Schneemann's throw again and tying the game.Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to give Kansas City the lead.Both teams squandered plenty of chances. The Guardians left the bases loaded in the second inning and again in the sixth, and stranded nine runners in all. And the Royals had leadoff singles in three straight innings but nothing to show for them.HELP ON THE WAYThe&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/guardians-matthew-boyd-247159297e4c5090299f2010e5b9f1f8">Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd</a>, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.ROSTER MOVESThe Guardians placed OF Will Brennan (rib inflammation) on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. They recalled INF José Tena and RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus. RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to the same club Wednesday night.UP NEXTCleveland RHP Triston McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (5-5, 4.40) on Friday night.

⚾ Royals rally to beat AL Central-rival Guardians in series opener

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class.

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

“We are disappointed with the jury’s verdict today in the NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit,” the league said in a statement. “We continue to believe that our media distribution strategy, which features all NFL games broadcast on free over-the-air television in the markets of the participating teams and national distribution of our most popular games, supplemented by many additional choices including RedZone, Sunday Ticket and NFL+, is by far the most fan friendly distribution model in all of sports and entertainment.

“We will certainly contest this decision as we believe that the class action claims in this case are baseless and without merit.”

The jury of five men and three women deliberated for nearly five hours before reaching its decision.

“This case transcends football. This case matters,” plaintiffs attorney Bill Carmody said during Wednesday’s closing arguments. “It’s about justice. It’s about telling the 32 team owners who collectively own all the big TV rights, the most popular content in the history of TV — that’s what they have. It’s about telling them that even you cannot ignore the antitrust laws. Even you cannot collude to overcharge consumers. Even you can’t hide the truth and think you’re going to get away with it.”

The league maintained it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. The plaintiffs say that only covers over-the-air broadcasts and not pay TV.

DirecTV had “Sunday Ticket” from its inception in 1994 through 2022. The league signed a seven-year deal with Google’s YouTube TV that began with the 2023 season.

The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco but was dismissed in 2017. Two years later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over California and eight other states, reinstated the case. Gutierrez ruled last year the case could proceed as a class action.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719524116479.png" alt="FILE – The NFL logo is seen during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Opening arguments are expected to begin Thursday, June 6, 2024, in federal court in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed in 2015 and has withstood numerous challenges, including a dismissal that was overturned. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE – The NFL logo is seen during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Opening arguments are expected to begin Thursday, June 6, 2024, in federal court in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed in 2015 and has withstood numerous challenges, including a dismissal that was overturned. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class.The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit and then possibly the Supreme Court.“We are disappointed with the jury’s verdict today in the NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit,” the league said in a statement. “We continue to believe that our media distribution strategy, which features all NFL games broadcast on free over-the-air television in the markets of the participating teams and national distribution of our most popular games, supplemented by many additional choices including RedZone, Sunday Ticket and NFL+, is by far the most fan friendly distribution model in all of sports and entertainment.“We will certainly contest this decision as we believe that the class action claims in this case are baseless and without merit.”The jury of five men and three women deliberated for nearly five hours before reaching its decision.“This case transcends football. This case matters,” plaintiffs attorney Bill Carmody said during Wednesday’s closing arguments. “It’s about justice. It’s about telling the 32 team owners who collectively own all the big TV rights, the most popular content in the history of TV — that’s what they have. It’s about telling them that even you cannot ignore the antitrust laws. Even you cannot collude to overcharge consumers. Even you can’t hide the truth and think you’re going to get away with it.”The league maintained it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. The plaintiffs say that only covers over-the-air broadcasts and not pay TV.DirecTV had “Sunday Ticket” from its inception in 1994 through 2022. The league signed a seven-year deal with Google’s YouTube TV that began with the 2023 season.The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco but was dismissed in 2017. Two years later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over California and eight other states, reinstated the case. Gutierrez ruled last year the case could proceed as a class action.

🏈 Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2024-25 Women’s Basketball season, as K-State will face traditional rivals Iowa State and Kansas twice and Cincinnati twice as part of its league slate.

Teams will play three Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other 12 conference opponents one time, for a total of 18 Conference games.

Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date.

In addition to its home games against Cincinnati, Iowa State and Kansas, the Wildcats will host new league members Arizona and Arizona State and will also welcome in Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and UCF.

In combination with road games with the Bearcats, Cyclones and Jayhawks, K-State will make road trips to new members Colorado and Utah and will also travel to BYU, Houston, Oklahoma State and West Virginia.

The 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship will be contested at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, March 5-10, 2025. Ticket information will be available later this year.

K-State women’s basketball season ticket deposits for the 2024-25 season are being accepted now. For more information on season ticket packages for the Wildcats’ home schedule, contact the K-State Athletics Ticket Office by calling 1-800-221-CATS or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.

2024-25 Kansas State Big 12 Opponents

Home-and-away: Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas

Home-only: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2024-25 Women’s Basketball season, as K-State will face traditional rivals Iowa State and Kansas twice and Cincinnati twice as part of its league slate.Teams will play three Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other 12 conference opponents one time, for a total of 18 Conference games.Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date.In addition to its home games against Cincinnati, Iowa State and Kansas, the Wildcats will host new league members Arizona and Arizona State and will also welcome in Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and UCF.In combination with road games with the Bearcats, Cyclones and Jayhawks, K-State will make road trips to new members Colorado and Utah and will also travel to BYU, Houston, Oklahoma State and West Virginia.The 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship will be contested at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, March 5-10, 2025. Ticket information will be available later this year.The Wildcats enter the 2024-25 season with the return of 10 letter winners, including four starters from last season’s 2024 NCAA Tournament squad. The Wildcats will be led by 2024 All-American center Ayoka Lee, who returns for her final season, senior guard and 2023 All-Big 12 First Team selection Serena Sundell, and the senior duo of Brylee Glenn and Jaelyn Glenn.The 10 returning letter winners were responsible for 85 percent of K-State’s scoring, 87 percent of the team’s rebounds and 81 percent of the team’s rebounding in the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats will also welcome transfers Temira Poindexter and Kennedy Taylor and redshirts Mikayla Parks and Alexis Hess and freshman Finley Ohnstad.K-State women’s basketball season ticket deposits for the 2024-25 season are being accepted now. For more information on season ticket packages for the Wildcats’ home schedule, contact the K-State Athletics Ticket Office by calling 1-800-221-CATS or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.2024-25 Kansas State Big 12 OpponentsHome-and-away: Cincinnati, Iowa State, KansasHome-only: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF

K-State WBB Announces League Opponents for 2024-25 Big 12 Schedule

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Visits by NCAA Tournament participants Arizona, Colorado, Houston and Texas Tech, along with home-and-home matchups with Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas and Oklahoma State, highlight Kansas State’s home-and-away opponents for the 2024-25 Big 12 men’s basketball season released Thursday morning (June 27).

Big 12 schools will embark on a new 20-game league schedule with 10 games at home and on the road as the conference expands to 16 teams in 2024-25 with the additions of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Visits by NCAA Tournament participants Arizona, Colorado, Houston and Texas Tech, along with home-and-home matchups with Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas and Oklahoma State, highlight Kansas State’s home-and-away opponents for the 2024-25 Big 12 men’s basketball season released Thursday morning (June 27).Big 12 schools will embark on a new 20-game league schedule with 10 games at home and on the road as the conference expands to 16 teams in 2024-25 with the additions of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah.Dates, tipoff teams and television information will be released at a later date.In addition to its permanent home-and-home series with Kansas in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, K-State will also play home-and-home series against Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State and Oklahoma State.In all, the 10-game home Big 12 schedule will include visits by Arizona, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia. The Wildcats will make trips to Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU and Utah.Thirteen of the 16 Big 12 teams won at least 17 games in 2023-24 with 11 winning at least 20 games, including 32 wins by league champion Houston. Thirteen made the postseason a season ago, including NCAA Tournament appearances by Arizona, Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, TCU and Texas Tech.Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are currently on sale with a variety of ticket options. Fans can purchase tickets by calling toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287) and/or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.K-State finished the 2023-24 season with a 19-15 record, including a tie for ninth in the Big 12 with an 8-10 mark, and advanced to the NIT. Among the Wildcats’ 19 victories were 4 over Top 25 teams, including 3 in the Top 10. The team has won 45 games in head coach&nbsp;Jerome Tang’s&nbsp;tenure, including consecutive postseason appearances.SCHEDULE NOTES<ul>
 <li>The Big 12 will play a 20-game league schedule in 2024-25, playing 10 at home and 10 on the road... It is the largest conference schedule in school history, as it has evolved from 10 games in the Big Six (1928-47) to 12 games in the Big Seven (1947-58) to 14 games in the Big Eight (1958-96) to 16 (1997-2011), 18 (2012-24) and now 20 in the Big 12 era.</li><li>K-State will play Arizona for the first time since 2014, Arizona State for the first time since 2017, Colorado for the first time since 2020 and Utah for the first time since 1983.</li><li>K-State will host Arizona for the first time since 1981 with the Purple Wildcats winning all 5 previous meetings at home in the series... The schools have met just 14 times in their respective histories, most recently in the 2014 Maui Invitational, with K-State holding an 8-6 advantage.</li><li>K-State will host Arizona State for the first time since 1982, while the Wildcats will visit Tempe for the first time since 1980... The schools have met 9 times previously with the Sun Devils holding a 5-4 edge.</li><li>K-State and Colorado will meet for the 145th&nbsp;time in 2024-25 and the first time since 2020. All but 2 meetings have come as conference foes, starting with the Big Seven in 1948 followed by the Big Eight (1959-96) and Big 12 (1997-2011, 2024-25).</li><li>K-State and Utah will meet for just the fourth time in 2024-25 and the first time since 1983... The Wildcats will travel to Salt Lake City for the second time and the first time since a 65-59 win in 1972.</li><li>K-State and Kansas have played home-and-home every year since 1912 and have played at least once every year since 1907... It is the sixth-most played rivalry (301) in Division I men’s basketball.</li><li>K-State and Iowa State have met home-and-away every year since 1918 with the series dating to 1909.</li><li>The series with Oklahoma State dates to 1922 while the schools have played home-and-home as Big Eight members (1959-96) and since 2010 when the Big 12 switched to a round-robin schedule.</li><li>Cincinnati will visit Manhattan for the third time and the first time since 1967.</li><li>Houston will visit Manhattan for the third time and the first time since 1971.</li><li>K-State will visit UCF for the first time and play for the third time overall.</li>
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