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When the Royals visited Detroit in April and swept the Tigers in four games, they were riding the highest of highs baseball can bring, a club finding ways to win as one of the best in the Majors. Less than a month later, the Royals leave Detroit having been swept by the Tigers in three games ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics and Kansas Team Health announced today that Matt Gildersleeve has been hired as the Director of Sports Performance for Kansas Football. In his role, Gildersleeve will oversee the strength and conditioning program for the Jayhawks. The Phoenix native spent the past two seasons with head coach Lance Leipold at Buffalo, where he directed ...

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For a brief moment, it looked as though the Royals’ offense would carry all their momentum from Tuesday’s late-inning comeback into Wednesday night’s game at Comerica Park. But after the Royals scored two runs in the first inning, Casey Mize made sure to squash any hope of that. The Tigers starter completely shut the Royals down from the ...

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The National Football League announced the regular season schedule for the 2021 season on Wednesday. The Chiefs are currently slated in five primetime contests, including two nationally televised games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs will kick off their quest for a third-straight Super Bowl appearance in the club's home opener against the Cleveland ...

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For the first time since 2003 and just the third time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, the Broncos will play their first two games of the season on the road. The NFL announced the 2021 schedule on Wednesday, and the Broncos are slated to open their season on Sunday, Sept. 12 against the New ...

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Statement on Shot Clock Announcement: The KSHSAA is aware the NFHS has approved the use of a 35 second shot clock for basketball beginning with the 2022-2023 season. The KSHSAA staff and Executive Board will consult with member school administrators during the next year to deter­mine the best decision for the student-athletes in Kansas. Because the ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Head Football Coach Lance Leipold announced his full coaching staff today, selecting a group that brings a wealth of experience and a strong record of player development. The staff features five coaches who worked with Leipold at Buffalo and five coaches who were already on the Kansas coaching staff. NAME TITLE Brian Borland Defensive Coordinator Kwahn Drake Defensive Line Scott ...

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Baseball Salina Central swept Valley Center 4-1, 5-2. In game one, Central fell behind 1-0 after the first. The Mustangs broke the game open with a run in the third, fourth, and two in the fifth. Jaxon Kolzow was 2-for-3 with two runs. Caden Kickhaefer was 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Kade Cyre ...

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A seven-run comeback ended in crushing defeat Tuesday night, as Royals reliever Scott Barlow couldn’t overcome a hit batsman in the bottom of the ninth inning. Tigers leadoff hitter Robbie Grossman lined a walk-off single into right field for the Royals’ 8-7 loss -- and their ninth consecutive defeat. It was one of the more heartbreaking ...

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In accordance with updated health protocols issued by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Sporting Kansas City announced today that home matches at Children’s Mercy Park will return to full capacity beginning May 29 when the club hosts Houston Dynamo FC. Upon returning to full capacity, Children’s Mercy Park will continue to ...

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Boys Golf AVCTL-I Championship Maize South 301, Hutchinson 341, Derby 364, Maize 380, Newton 404, Salina South 419, Campus 478. Salina South Results Jordan Anderson, 93, 15th Kevin Gibbons, 101, T22nd Ethan Harris, 106, 28th Maddox Xaysongkham, 119, T34th Dominique Girard, 119, T34th NCKL Championship Wamego 335, Clay Center 372, Concordia 380, Marysville 413, Chapman 475, Abilene 499. Abilene Results Kieryan Anderson, 95, T11th Karsen Loader, 109, 20th Cameron ...