ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract that includes $62 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, keeping one of the best young players on the roster through the 2030 season.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, which was agreed to the same day that the players reported to training camp at Missouri Western State University, is still pending a physical.

“He's a heck of a player and he's done a great job here, and he's profiting from that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “And our team has profited from him being around. So it's a win-win.”

It is the second high-profile contract that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has finished in the past week. The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-trey-smith-contract-e5eb206475631a54933a321f6271478b">signed Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith</a>&nbsp;to a four-year, $94 million extension on Tuesday, setting the market for his position.

Karlaftis, the second of two first-round picks by the Chiefs in the 2022 draft, has started 44 of his 49 regular-season games for them. His best season came two years ago, when he had 10 1/2 sacks while starting every game, while he had eight sacks in 16 games last season, helping the Chiefs to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl.

Karlaftis has rings from the first two of them. The Chiefs lost to the Eagles in their latest Super Bowl in February.

“I mean, he's always been a consistent player. Always a relentless player,” Reid said. “You know what you're going to get with George. He's smart. Relentless. You can trust him. You can trust that he's going to be there and do the right things.”

Karlaftis is the first of a heralded 2022 draft class in Kansas City to sign a new contract, though he's not expected to be the last.

The Chiefs are interested in signing their initial first-round pick that year, Trent McDuffie, to a long-term deal. The cornerback was a first-team All-Pro two years ago and a second-team pick last year, and he has emerged as not only one of the premier slot defenders in the NFL but a versatile, capable defensive back who can player just about anywhere on the team.

What could complicate the negotiations is the fact that the Jets recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-sauce-gardner-contract-e11d183c65c44ced4a3ce9d5bcdf5f95">signed cornerback Sauce Gardner</a>&nbsp;to a record-setting four-year, $120.4 million extension. McDuffie is likely to demand a contract that meets or potentially exceeds that deal.

“The tough job is to juggle all that, the financial part of it,” Reid said, “but we love having that. Continuity is a big thing with your young players. Veach has done a real nice job with his group in the drafts, so you sort all of that out.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753101235628.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis celebrates a sack against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis celebrates a sack against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract that includes $62 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, keeping one of the best young players on the roster through the 2030 season.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, which was agreed to the same day that the players reported to training camp at Missouri Western State University, is still pending a physical.“He's a heck of a player and he's done a great job here, and he's profiting from that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “And our team has profited from him being around. So it's a win-win.”It is the second high-profile contract that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has finished in the past week. The Chiefs&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-trey-smith-contract-e5eb206475631a54933a321f6271478b">signed Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith</a>&nbsp;to a four-year, $94 million extension on Tuesday, setting the market for his position.Karlaftis, the second of two first-round picks by the Chiefs in the 2022 draft, has started 44 of his 49 regular-season games for them. His best season came two years ago, when he had 10 1/2 sacks while starting every game, while he had eight sacks in 16 games last season, helping the Chiefs to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl.Karlaftis has rings from the first two of them. The Chiefs lost to the Eagles in their latest Super Bowl in February.“I mean, he's always been a consistent player. Always a relentless player,” Reid said. “You know what you're going to get with George. He's smart. Relentless. You can trust him. You can trust that he's going to be there and do the right things.”Karlaftis is the first of a heralded 2022 draft class in Kansas City to sign a new contract, though he's not expected to be the last.The Chiefs are interested in signing their initial first-round pick that year, Trent McDuffie, to a long-term deal. The cornerback was a first-team All-Pro two years ago and a second-team pick last year, and he has emerged as not only one of the premier slot defenders in the NFL but a versatile, capable defensive back who can player just about anywhere on the team.What could complicate the negotiations is the fact that the Jets recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-sauce-gardner-contract-e11d183c65c44ced4a3ce9d5bcdf5f95">signed cornerback Sauce Gardner</a>&nbsp;to a record-setting four-year, $120.4 million extension. McDuffie is likely to demand a contract that meets or potentially exceeds that deal.“The tough job is to juggle all that, the financial part of it,” Reid said, “but we love having that. Continuity is a big thing with your young players. Veach has done a real nice job with his group in the drafts, so you sort all of that out.”

🏈 Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agree to 4-year, $93M contract

MIAMI (AP) — Kris Bubic pitched five shutout innings, Salvador Perez homered and doubled and the Kansas City Royals beat Miami 7-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep and end the Marlins' winning streak at four.

Bubic (8-6) gave up three hits and a walk. Andrew Hoffmann came on in the ninth and gave up four runs — none earned — in two-thirds of an inning before Carlos Estévez got the final out for his 26th save.

Perez hit his 15th homer of the season in the eighth.

Kansas City took a 3-0 lead in the fourth, and made it 6-0 in the fifth.

In the fourth, Bobby Witt Jr. scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly, Perez hit a ground-rule double and Jac Caglianone followed with a two-run double off starter Janson Junk (4-2). In the fifth, Jonathan India had a two-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino added an RBI sacrifice fly.

Xavier Edwards and Agustín Ramírez each had two RBIs for Miami.

After India popped out to open the fourth, Witt hit his major league-leading 33 double of the season and moved to third on a single by Pasquantino to spark Kansas City's three-run fourth inning.

The Royals, who went into the game with the fourth-most doubles (172) in the major leagues behind the Boston Red Sox (202), Arizona Diamondbacks (178) and New York Yankees (175), had five doubles by five players.

Miami's Eury Pérez (3-2, 3.18 ERA) was scheduled to start Monday night at home against San Diego. Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.31) was set to start for Kansas City on Monday night in Chicago against the Cubs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1753051874824.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) gestures as he scores after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) gestures as he scores after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)</figcaption>
 </figure>MIAMI (AP) — Kris Bubic pitched five shutout innings, Salvador Perez homered and doubled and the Kansas City Royals beat Miami 7-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep and end the Marlins' winning streak at four.Bubic (8-6) gave up three hits and a walk. Andrew Hoffmann came on in the ninth and gave up four runs — none earned — in two-thirds of an inning before Carlos Estévez got the final out for his 26th save.Perez hit his 15th homer of the season in the eighth.Kansas City took a 3-0 lead in the fourth, and made it 6-0 in the fifth.In the fourth, Bobby Witt Jr. scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly, Perez hit a ground-rule double and Jac Caglianone followed with a two-run double off starter Janson Junk (4-2). In the fifth, Jonathan India had a two-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino added an RBI sacrifice fly.Xavier Edwards and Agustín Ramírez each had two RBIs for Miami.<h2>Key moment</h2>After India popped out to open the fourth, Witt hit his major league-leading 33 double of the season and moved to third on a single by Pasquantino to spark Kansas City's three-run fourth inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals, who went into the game with the fourth-most doubles (172) in the major leagues behind the Boston Red Sox (202), Arizona Diamondbacks (178) and New York Yankees (175), had five doubles by five players.<h2>Up next</h2>Miami's Eury Pérez (3-2, 3.18 ERA) was scheduled to start Monday night at home against San Diego. Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.31) was set to start for Kansas City on Monday night in Chicago against the Cubs.

⚾ Bubic pitches 5 scoreless innings, Perez homers to help the Royals beat the Marlins

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sunday, July 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday, July 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 12:00pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

HAYS – The Hays Larks built a big lead then held off a ninth
inning Denver rally and beat the Cougars 9-6 in the middle game of their three-game
series at Larks Park.

The Larks (27-4-1, 19-4 RMBL) ran their winning streak to 12
straight overall and 14 straight at home. The Cougars (10-20, 8-15 RMBL) drop
their third straight and are winless in five tries versus the Larks this season.

Paul Smith got the Larks on the board with a two-run homer
in the fourth. Lorenzo Rios added and RBI double and CJ Reid a run scoring
triple to push the lead to 4-0.

After Denver scored a run in the top of the fifth, the Larks
answered with two in the bottom of the inning on a pair of groundouts.

The Larks plated two in the sixth on a Kaleb Duncan RBI
double and Wilbert Espinal two-run home run to push the lead to 9-1.

The Cougars put together a rally in the ninth with a solo
and three-run homer. They then got a two-out, two-run double to pull within
three. Adrian Najar got a strikeout to end the rally and the game.

Trent Baker (3-1) allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts
and four walks over the first five innings and picked up the win. Brooks Jones followed
with two scoreless innings. Adrian Najar gave up five runs on six hits with
five strikeouts and two walks over the final two frames.

Lorenzo Rios had three of the Larks 15 hits. Wilbert Espinal
and Paul Smith both drove in three runs.

The Larks go for the season sweep of the Cougars Sunday night when they wrap up the series at 6:00 p.m. Admission
is free courtesy of Meier Electric, Ellis Estates and Bruckner Truck Sales. Fans are encouraged
to bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Community
Assistance Center.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – The Hays Larks built a big lead then held off a ninth
inning Denver rally and beat the Cougars 9-6 in the middle game of their three-game
series at Larks Park.The Larks (27-4-1, 19-4 RMBL) ran their winning streak to 12
straight overall and 14 straight at home. The Cougars (10-20, 8-15 RMBL) drop
their third straight and are winless in five tries versus the Larks this season.Paul Smith got the Larks on the board with a two-run homer
in the fourth. Lorenzo Rios added and RBI double and CJ Reid a run scoring
triple to push the lead to 4-0.After Denver scored a run in the top of the fifth, the Larks
answered with two in the bottom of the inning on a pair of groundouts.The Larks plated two in the sixth on a Kaleb Duncan RBI
double and Wilbert Espinal two-run home run to push the lead to 9-1.The Cougars put together a rally in the ninth with a solo
and three-run homer. They then got a two-out, two-run double to pull within
three. Adrian Najar got a strikeout to end the rally and the game.Trent Baker (3-1) allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts
and four walks over the first five innings and picked up the win. Brooks Jones followed
with two scoreless innings. Adrian Najar gave up five runs on six hits with
five strikeouts and two walks over the final two frames.Lorenzo Rios had three of the Larks 15 hits. Wilbert Espinal
and Paul Smith both drove in three runs.UP NEXTThe Larks go for the season sweep of the Cougars Sunday night when they wrap up the series at 6:00 p.m. Admission
is free courtesy of Meier Electric, Ellis Estates and Bruckner Truck Sales. Fans are encouraged
to bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Community
Assistance Center.

⚾ Larks hold off ninth inning rally to beat Cougars

MIAMI (AP) — Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.

Xavier Edwards tripled and doubled for the Marlins, who won their fourth straight and are 21-10 since June 13. Miami’s Kyle Stowers doubled and had two walks after hitting five homers in the last two games.

Salvador Pérez homered for the Royals’ run.

Graham Pauley drew a leadoff walk against Kansas City reliever Lucas Erceg (4-3) in the eighth before he advanced two bases on Edwards’ double. After Jesús Sánchez was intentionally walked, López hit a drive over left-fielder Nick Loftin to score Pauley and Edwards.

Anthony Bender closed with a perfect ninth for his third save.

Pérez hit a leadoff blast against Miami reliever Ronny Henriquez (6-1) in the eighth to tie it at 1-all. Pérez drove Henriquez’s fastball over the wall in center for his 14th homer of the season.

Miami starter Cal Quantrill allowed two hits and struck out three over six scoreless innings. Quantrill retired the last 10 batters he faced and was lifted after 69 pitches. He remains winless since May 18.

The Marlins struck quickly against Royals starter Michael Wacha on López’s RBI groundout in the first. Edwards tripled and sprinted home on López’s dribbler to third.

Wacha scattered three hits and struck out one in six innings.

Edwards had an automatic strike called against him for a clock violation before his double in the eighth.

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was hitless in four at-bats, ending his road hitting streak at 27 games.

LHP Kris Bubic (7-6, 2.48) will start the series finale for the Royals on Sunday against Marlins RHP Janson Junk (4-1, 2.68).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752969360314.jpeg" alt="Miami Marlins' Otto Lopez hits a double to bring in two runs in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)" />
 <figcaption>Miami Marlins' Otto Lopez hits a double to bring in two runs in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)</figcaption>
 </figure>MIAMI (AP) — Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.Xavier Edwards tripled and doubled for the Marlins, who won their fourth straight and are 21-10 since June 13. Miami’s Kyle Stowers doubled and had two walks after hitting five homers in the last two games.Salvador Pérez homered for the Royals’ run.Graham Pauley drew a leadoff walk against Kansas City reliever Lucas Erceg (4-3) in the eighth before he advanced two bases on Edwards’ double. After Jesús Sánchez was intentionally walked, López hit a drive over left-fielder Nick Loftin to score Pauley and Edwards.Anthony Bender closed with a perfect ninth for his third save.Pérez hit a leadoff blast against Miami reliever Ronny Henriquez (6-1) in the eighth to tie it at 1-all. Pérez drove Henriquez’s fastball over the wall in center for his 14th homer of the season.Miami starter Cal Quantrill allowed two hits and struck out three over six scoreless innings. Quantrill retired the last 10 batters he faced and was lifted after 69 pitches. He remains winless since May 18.The Marlins struck quickly against Royals starter Michael Wacha on López’s RBI groundout in the first. Edwards tripled and sprinted home on López’s dribbler to third.Wacha scattered three hits and struck out one in six innings.Key momentEdwards had an automatic strike called against him for a clock violation before his double in the eighth.Key statRoyals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was hitless in four at-bats, ending his road hitting streak at 27 games.Up nextLHP Kris Bubic (7-6, 2.48) will start the series finale for the Royals on Sunday against Marlins RHP Janson Junk (4-1, 2.68).

⚾ Otto López's tie-breaking two-run double in 8th lifts Marlins to win over Royals

The Hays Larks host the Denver Cougars in the second game of a Rocky Mountain Baseball League series matchup at Larks Park Saturday night.

The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. from Larks Park.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Denver Cougars in the second game of a Rocky Mountain Baseball League series matchup at Larks Park Saturday night.The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. from Larks Park.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks hosts Denver

🎥 Meet the Larks Trent Baker

Saturday, July 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 2:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday, July 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 2:30pmSunday, July 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 12:00pm

🎥 Meet the Larks Thomas Lyssy

HAYS – Lane Sparks and Brady Kreutzer each connect on eighth-inning
grand slams as the Larks knocked off the Denver Cougars 12-1 Friday night at
Larks Park.

The Larks (26-4-1, 18-4 RMBL) and the Cougars played an evenly
matched game for six inning with the Larks holding a 1-0 lead heading into the
bottom of the seventh inning.

Hays’ lone run coming on a Wilbert Espinal RBI single in the
fourth inning.

Leading 1-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning
the Larks added two more runs, scoring on back-to-back RBI singles by Trent
Baker and Jackson Babcock.

Denver got a run back in the top of the eighth inning but
with the Larks leading 3-1 Hays blew the game wide open in the bottom of the
inning.

The Larks offense exploded for nine runs in the inning.

The Larks loaded the bases with a single and back-to-back
walks and then after an out, Sparks homered to right field for a grand slam,
making it 7-1 Larks. 

After another walk, a Jackson Babcock singled home a run putting
Hays up 8-1.

Two batters later, after back-to-back walks, Kreutzer delivered
a grand slam to left, giving Hays the 12-1 walk-off run-rule victory.

Kreutzer finished one-for-one with two runs scored and a
grand slam. Four Larks collected a pair of hits and Kreutzer and Sparks each
drove in four runs.

Nick Gray earned the win for the Larks, allowing just two
hits with two strikeouts in five shutout innings.

Hays hosts Denver in the second of a three-game series
Saturday at Larks Park.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – Lane Sparks and Brady Kreutzer each connect on eighth-inning
grand slams as the Larks knocked off the Denver Cougars 12-1 Friday night at
Larks Park.The Larks (26-4-1, 18-4 RMBL) and the Cougars played an evenly
matched game for six inning with the Larks holding a 1-0 lead heading into the
bottom of the seventh inning.Hays’ lone run coming on a Wilbert Espinal RBI single in the
fourth inning.Leading 1-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning
the Larks added two more runs, scoring on back-to-back RBI singles by Trent
Baker and Jackson Babcock.Denver got a run back in the top of the eighth inning but
with the Larks leading 3-1 Hays blew the game wide open in the bottom of the
inning.The Larks offense exploded for nine runs in the inning.The Larks loaded the bases with a single and back-to-back
walks and then after an out, Sparks homered to right field for a grand slam,
making it 7-1 Larks. After another walk, a Jackson Babcock singled home a run putting
Hays up 8-1.Two batters later, after back-to-back walks, Kreutzer delivered
a grand slam to left, giving Hays the 12-1 walk-off run-rule victory.Kreutzer finished one-for-one with two runs scored and a
grand slam. Four Larks collected a pair of hits and Kreutzer and Sparks each
drove in four runs.Nick Gray earned the win for the Larks, allowing just two
hits with two strikeouts in five shutout innings.Hays hosts Denver in the second of a three-game series
Saturday at Larks Park.

⚾Four RBI day for Sparks and Kreutzer leads Larks to win over Denver

MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning and finished with three hits as the Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Friday night.

Stowers had already tied a Marlins franchise record with his fourth home run in two games when he hit a three-run shot in the first inning. After Miami had built — then squandered — a 5-0 lead, the first-time All-Star followed with the biggest swing of the game against Carlos Estévez (4-3) that sent the winning shot 394 feet to right field.

Stowers went 3 for 5 and reached base in his first two at-bats to extend his on-base streak to 10 plate appearances, also tying a club record.

Adam Frazier entered as a pinch-hitter in the 10th and drove in automatic runner Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr, who had reached on an infield single. Frazier doubled to right off Lake Bachar (5-0) to give Kansas City the lead entering the bottom half.

In the Marlins' 10th, Agustín Ramírez drove in automatic runner Derek Hill with a single before Stowers' walk-off.

Kansas City had erased a five-run deficit with a four-run fourth against Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 Cy Young Award winner who hasn’t quite returned to form since missing the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Alcantara gave up hits to three of the first four batters he faced in the inning. John Rave then went deep off the Marlins veteran for his first major league home run, pulling his team within a run.

Rave hit the tying homer in the ninth off Calvin Faucher to send the game to extra innings.

Stowers' walk-off in the 10th was the second walk-off homer of his career.

Miami has seven walk-off victories this season.

RHP Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74) starts the second game of the series for the Royals against Marlins RHP Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752948483531.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)</figcaption>
 </figure>MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning and finished with three hits as the Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Friday night.Stowers had already tied a Marlins franchise record with his fourth home run in two games when he hit a three-run shot in the first inning. After Miami had built — then squandered — a 5-0 lead, the first-time All-Star followed with the biggest swing of the game against Carlos Estévez (4-3) that sent the winning shot 394 feet to right field.Stowers went 3 for 5 and reached base in his first two at-bats to extend his on-base streak to 10 plate appearances, also tying a club record.Adam Frazier entered as a pinch-hitter in the 10th and drove in automatic runner Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr, who had reached on an infield single. Frazier doubled to right off Lake Bachar (5-0) to give Kansas City the lead entering the bottom half.In the Marlins' 10th, Agustín Ramírez drove in automatic runner Derek Hill with a single before Stowers' walk-off.Kansas City had erased a five-run deficit with a four-run fourth against Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 Cy Young Award winner who hasn’t quite returned to form since missing the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.Alcantara gave up hits to three of the first four batters he faced in the inning. John Rave then went deep off the Marlins veteran for his first major league home run, pulling his team within a run.Rave hit the tying homer in the ninth off Calvin Faucher to send the game to extra innings.Key momentStowers' walk-off in the 10th was the second walk-off homer of his career.Key statMiami has seven walk-off victories this season.Up nextRHP Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74) starts the second game of the series for the Royals against Marlins RHP Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62).

⚾Kyle Stowers hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th to give the Marlins an 8-7 win over the Royals

🎥 Meet the Larks Taber Stokes

🎥 Meet the Larks Seth Lee

Friday, July 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Friday, July 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 5:30pmSaturday, July 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 2:30pmSunday, July 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Miami Marlins, 12:00pm

🎥 Meet the Larks Paul Smith

HAMILTON, Ontario - Former Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), announced on July 16, 2025. Watts played four years at Fort Hays State and wrapped his collegiate career with All-America honors as one of the top running backs in NCAA Division II in 2024.

Watts was an All-America Second Team selection in 2024 by three separate organizations, including the D2CCA, Associated Press (AP), and Don Hansen Football Committee. He was also named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Team. He was an All-MIAA First Team selection as an all-purpose back, finishing the year with 1,303 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards for 1,752 all-purpose yards. He scored 17 touchdowns for the season, including 13 rushing and four receiving.

By the end of the 2024 season, Watts ranked fourth nationally in all-purpose yards per game (160.8), fourth in total rushing yards, sixth in rushing yards per game (118.5), seventh in scoring (9.3 points per game), and eighth in total touchdowns. He became the first FHSU player in program history to rush for 200 or more yards in consecutive games, going for 201 against Missouri Southern on October 26 and then 250 against Emporia State on November 2.

Watts spent the first two years of his collegiate career as a defensive back with the Tigers, recording 14 tackles, before transitioning to the offensive side of the ball as a running back in 2023. In his two years as a running back, Watts produced a total of 1,979 rushing yards and 606 receiving yards with 23 total touchdowns.

Watts is the second senior from the 2024 FHSU roster to sign with a Canadian Football League team in 2025. Wide receiver Jayden Horace signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders back in April.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are currently in the middle of their 2025 regular season schedule, which began back on June 7. They are 3-2 overall through five games.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1752801888014.png" alt="Image courtesy FHSU Athletics" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAMILTON, Ontario - Former Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), announced on July 16, 2025. Watts played four years at Fort Hays State and wrapped his collegiate career with All-America honors as one of the top running backs in NCAA Division II in 2024.Watts was an All-America Second Team selection in 2024 by three separate organizations, including the D2CCA, Associated Press (AP), and Don Hansen Football Committee. He was also named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Team. He was an All-MIAA First Team selection as an all-purpose back, finishing the year with 1,303 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards for 1,752 all-purpose yards. He scored 17 touchdowns for the season, including 13 rushing and four receiving.By the end of the 2024 season, Watts ranked fourth nationally in all-purpose yards per game (160.8), fourth in total rushing yards, sixth in rushing yards per game (118.5), seventh in scoring (9.3 points per game), and eighth in total touchdowns. He became the first FHSU player in program history to rush for 200 or more yards in consecutive games, going for 201 against Missouri Southern on October 26 and then 250 against Emporia State on November 2.Watts spent the first two years of his collegiate career as a defensive back with the Tigers, recording 14 tackles, before transitioning to the offensive side of the ball as a running back in 2023. In his two years as a running back, Watts produced a total of 1,979 rushing yards and 606 receiving yards with 23 total touchdowns.Watts is the second senior from the 2024 FHSU roster to sign with a Canadian Football League team in 2025. Wide receiver Jayden Horace signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders back in April.The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are currently in the middle of their 2025 regular season schedule, which began back on June 7. They are 3-2 overall through five games.

🏈 Shane Watts signed by CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats

🎥 Meet the Larks Nolan Wilson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team had two individuals receive NABC academic recognition for the 2024-25 season. Kyle Grill and Kaleb Hammeke were named to the NABC Honors Court on Thursday (July 17).

The NABC Honors Court includes individuals who have reached their junior, senior or graduate student years academically, while holding a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Kyle Grill, 3.82 - Management Kaleb Hammeke, 3.36 – MBA (grad school)

"Education is one of the NABC's five core values, and we are proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of these programs and individual student-athletes across our sport," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "The dedication and hard work of these athletes, along with their coaches and support staff members who prioritize academic success, deserves to be widely celebrated."

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team had two individuals receive NABC academic recognition for the 2024-25 season. Kyle Grill and Kaleb Hammeke were named to the NABC Honors Court on Thursday (July 17).The NABC Honors Court includes individuals who have reached their junior, senior or graduate student years academically, while holding a GPA of 3.2 or higher.Kyle Grill, 3.82 - Management Kaleb Hammeke, 3.36 – MBA (grad school) "Education is one of the NABC's five core values, and we are proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of these programs and individual student-athletes across our sport," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "The dedication and hard work of these athletes, along with their coaches and support staff members who prioritize academic success, deserves to be widely celebrated."

🏀 FHSU's Grill and Hammeke named to NABC Honors Court

DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year.

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury in the March 30, 2024, crash. As part of a plea agreement, Rice was sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said he was also required to pay the victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, which totaled about $115,000.

Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph (191 kph) when he made “multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic” and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said that after the crash, Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.

The news release from prosecutors included a statement from Rice that was released by his attorney. Rice said in the statement that he’s had “a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1702851920621.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) enters the end zone for a touchdown as wide receiver Justin Watson (84) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)" />
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 </figure>DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year.The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury in the March 30, 2024, crash. As part of a plea agreement, Rice was sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation, prosecutors said.Prosecutors said he was also required to pay the victims for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, which totaled about $115,000.Rice was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at 119 mph (191 kph) when he made “multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic” and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said that after the crash, Rice failed to check on the welfare of those in the other vehicles and fled on foot.The news release from prosecutors included a statement from Rice that was released by his attorney. Rice said in the statement that he’s had “a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole.”

🏈 Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Three players – Brendan Hausen, Max Jones and David N’Guessan – were selected to the 2024-25 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court in announcement by the organization on Thursday (July 17).

The NABC Honors Court is bestowed upon juniors, seniors and/or graduate students who post a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher in a given academic year.

N’Guessan earned the honor for the third consecutive season. He was also named to the 2025 Winter Academic All-Big 12. It was the first NABC honors for Hausen and Jones.

In addition to head coach Jerome Tang and Chief of Staff Marco Borne, several individuals play a pivotal role in support of the team’s academic success, including Senior Associate AD Kristin Waller, academic counselor Jamie Cherry and the staff in the Evans Student-Athlete Success Program.

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Three players – Brendan Hausen, Max Jones and David N’Guessan – were selected to the 2024-25 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court in announcement by the organization on Thursday (July 17).The NABC Honors Court is bestowed upon juniors, seniors and/or graduate students who post a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher in a given academic year.N’Guessan earned the honor for the third consecutive season. He was also named to the 2025 Winter Academic All-Big 12. It was the first NABC honors for Hausen and Jones.In addition to head coach Jerome Tang and Chief of Staff Marco Borne, several individuals play a pivotal role in support of the team’s academic success, including Senior Associate AD Kristin Waller, academic counselor Jamie Cherry and the staff in the Evans Student-Athlete Success Program.

🏀 Trio of Wildcats selected to NABC Honors Court

🎥 Meet the Larks Nick Gray

🎥 Meet the Larks Lorenzo Rios

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Thursday, July 17
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HAYS
– One night after clinching a tie of the Rocky Mountain Baseball League title,
the Hays Larks wrapped up the outright championship with a 5-3 win over the
Liberal Bee Jays at Larks Park.

Brady
Kreutzer had two hits and drove in three runs as the Larks (25-4-1, 17-4 RMBL) won their 10th straight overall and 12th straight at home. They have now won
the RMBL title each of the last three seasons and for the fifth tie in six years.

Kreutzer
tied the game with a two-run homer in the fourth. After Liberal  (15-17, 10-13 RMBL) scored a run in the fifth, the Larks answered with two in
the bottom of the inning to take the lead for good.

CJ Reid led off the frame with a solo home run to
center. Dylan LaRue drove in the go-ahead run on a fly out to center which
scored Lane Sparks from third. 

Kreutzer added an insurance run in the bottom of
the eighth on a single to center which scored Thomas Lyssy.

Trent
Baker (1-0), the third of five Larks pitchers on the night, put up 1 2/3 scoreless innings
of relief and picked up the win. Julio Ramos struck out five in two scoreless
innings to close and game and picked up the save.

Starter
Dalton Campbell allowed two runs on six hits with five strikeouts over the
first four innings. 

The
Larks stole six more bases Wednesday and had 13 stolen bases in the two-game series
with the Bee Jays.

After
an off day Thursday, the Larks begin their final home weekend series of the
season Friday with the first of three league games against the Denver Cougars.
It’s Pack the Pantry weekend with fans encouraged to bring a non-perishable
food item to each of the three games. Admission to Friday’s game is free
courtesy of the PIT, R5 Roofing, Heartland Credit Union and OPI.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsHAYS
– One night after clinching a tie of the Rocky Mountain Baseball League title,
the Hays Larks wrapped up the outright championship with a 5-3 win over the
Liberal Bee Jays at Larks Park.Brady
Kreutzer had two hits and drove in three runs as the Larks (25-4-1, 17-4 RMBL) won their 10th straight overall and 12th straight at home. They have now won
the RMBL title each of the last three seasons and for the fifth tie in six years.Kreutzer
tied the game with a two-run homer in the fourth. After Liberal (15-17, 10-13 RMBL) scored a run in the fifth, the Larks answered with two in
the bottom of the inning to take the lead for good.CJ Reid led off the frame with a solo home run to
center. Dylan LaRue drove in the go-ahead run on a fly out to center which
scored Lane Sparks from third. Kreutzer added an insurance run in the bottom of
the eighth on a single to center which scored Thomas Lyssy.Trent
Baker (1-0), the third of five Larks pitchers on the night, put up 1 2/3 scoreless innings
of relief and picked up the win. Julio Ramos struck out five in two scoreless
innings to close and game and picked up the save.Starter
Dalton Campbell allowed two runs on six hits with five strikeouts over the
first four innings. RUNNIN’
LARKSThe
Larks stole six more bases Wednesday and had 13 stolen bases in the two-game series
with the Bee Jays.UP
NEXTAfter
an off day Thursday, the Larks begin their final home weekend series of the
season Friday with the first of three league games against the Denver Cougars.
It’s Pack the Pantry weekend with fans encouraged to bring a non-perishable
food item to each of the three games. Admission to Friday’s game is free
courtesy of the PIT, R5 Roofing, Heartland Credit Union and OPI.

⚾ Kreutzer drives in three as Larks clinch outright RMBL title

The Hays Larks close out their season series with the Liberal BeeJays Wednesday at Larks Park.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Hays Larks close out their season series with the Liberal BeeJays Wednesday at Larks Park.&nbsp;The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. from Larks Park.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks