HAYS – The Gameday Angels scored a run in the top of the
ninth inning Friday night as they beat the Hays Larks 3-2 at Larks Park in
Hays.

The two teams proved to be pretty well matched through the
first eight innings of the contest.

First, it was Gameday scoring a single run in the top of the
second inning, on an RBI single, but Hays answered right back with a run in the
bottom of the inning on a Mason Hamlin solo home run, tying the game at one.

The Larks (8-2-1, 5-2 RMBL) have now homered in seven
straight games.

After three straight scoreless innings, the Angels (5-4, 1-1
RMBL) got a solo home run of their own in the top of the sixth. 

But the lead was short-lived when Jackson Babcock drove in a
run in the bottom of the inning on a sacrifice fly, tying the game at two.

After two more scoreless innings, the Angels singled home a
run in the top of the ninth inning to go up 3-2.

But unfortunately for the Larks, they were unable to match
Gameday in the bottom of the inning and suffered the loss.

Trent Baker allowed one run in two innings and suffered the
loss.

Kaleb Duncan, Paul Smith and Thomas Lyssy each collected two
hits in the losing effort.

The two teams will play the third game of the series Saturday at Larks Park.

HAYS – The Gameday Angels scored a run in the top of the
ninth inning Friday night as they beat the Hays Larks 3-2 at Larks Park in
Hays.The two teams proved to be pretty well matched through the
first eight innings of the contest.First, it was Gameday scoring a single run in the top of the
second inning, on an RBI single, but Hays answered right back with a run in the
bottom of the inning on a Mason Hamlin solo home run, tying the game at one.The Larks (8-2-1, 5-2 RMBL) have now homered in seven
straight games.After three straight scoreless innings, the Angels (5-4, 1-1
RMBL) got a solo home run of their own in the top of the sixth. But the lead was short-lived when Jackson Babcock drove in a
run in the bottom of the inning on a sacrifice fly, tying the game at two.After two more scoreless innings, the Angels singled home a
run in the top of the ninth inning to go up 3-2.But unfortunately for the Larks, they were unable to match
Gameday in the bottom of the inning and suffered the loss.Trent Baker allowed one run in two innings and suffered the
loss.Kaleb Duncan, Paul Smith and Thomas Lyssy each collected two
hits in the losing effort.The two teams will play the third game of the series Saturday at Larks Park.

⚾Late run lifts Angels past Larks

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

Saturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pm

Sunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for the Kansas City Royals, who got home runs from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

The Royals started this trip with a three-game sweep at Texas. The Padres have lost eight of 11.

San Diego’s Manny Machado hit his 12th homer leading off the ninth off Carlos Estévez, who then retired the side for his big league-leading 22nd save.

Padres manager Mike Shildt served his one-game suspension handed down by MLB after a brouhaha in Los Angeles on Thursday night after Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in San Diego’s 5-3 win, which prevented a four-game sweep. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also was suspended for one game. Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in the ninth inning. He is appealing.

Tatis started Friday night after imaging showed no damage.

Padres reliever Jason Adam (5-3) opened the eighth by allowing a single and a walk before the 35-year-old Perez singled to left to bring in Maikel Garcia with the go-ahead run. Drew Waters added an RBI single with two outs.

Witt homered to left with one out in the first, his 11th, off Nick Pivetta. Pivetta opened the fifth with consecutive walks to Freddy Fermin and Nick Loftin and then allowed India’s shot to left with one out for a 4-0 lead. It was his fourth.

The Padres chased starter Matt Lorenzen in the sixth as they closed to 4-2. Gavin Sheets tied it with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh off Lucas Erceg (2-2).

Jake Cronenworth worked a full count against Estévez before popping up to end it.

Xander Bogaerts, who has struggled this year, tied the Padres' franchise record by hitting safely in eight straight at-bats before popping up in the ninth.

Royals LHP Noah Cameron (2-2, 1.91 ERA) and Padres RHP Dylan Cease (2-6, 4.69) are scheduled to start Saturday night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750483111228.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for the Kansas City Royals, who got home runs from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.The Royals started this trip with a three-game sweep at Texas. The Padres have lost eight of 11.San Diego’s Manny Machado hit his 12th homer leading off the ninth off Carlos Estévez, who then retired the side for his big league-leading 22nd save.Padres manager Mike Shildt served his one-game suspension handed down by MLB after a brouhaha in Los Angeles on Thursday night after Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in San Diego’s 5-3 win, which prevented a four-game sweep. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also was suspended for one game. Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in the ninth inning. He is appealing.Tatis started Friday night after imaging showed no damage.Padres reliever Jason Adam (5-3) opened the eighth by allowing a single and a walk before the 35-year-old Perez singled to left to bring in Maikel Garcia with the go-ahead run. Drew Waters added an RBI single with two outs.Witt homered to left with one out in the first, his 11th, off Nick Pivetta. Pivetta opened the fifth with consecutive walks to Freddy Fermin and Nick Loftin and then allowed India’s shot to left with one out for a 4-0 lead. It was his fourth.The Padres chased starter Matt Lorenzen in the sixth as they closed to 4-2. Gavin Sheets tied it with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh off Lucas Erceg (2-2).<h2>Key moment</h2>Jake Cronenworth worked a full count against Estévez before popping up to end it.<h2>Key stat</h2>Xander Bogaerts, who has struggled this year, tied the Padres' franchise record by hitting safely in eight straight at-bats before popping up in the ninth.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals LHP Noah Cameron (2-2, 1.91 ERA) and Padres RHP Dylan Cease (2-6, 4.69) are scheduled to start Saturday night.___

⚾ Perez hits go-ahead single as the Royals beat the Padres

The Hays Larks host the Gameday Angels in the second of a four-game series Friday at Larks Park.&nbsp;

First pitch is set&nbsp; for 7 p.m at Larks Park.&nbsp;

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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 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Gameday Angels in the second of a four-game series Friday at Larks Park.&nbsp;First pitch is set&nbsp; for 7 p.m at Larks Park.&nbsp;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 host Gameday Angels

Friday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pmSaturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm

HAYS
- Taber Stokes had three hits, Lorenzo Rios drove in three runs and three Hays Larks
pitchers combined to strike out 21 batters as the Larks opened their four-game
series with the Gameday Angels with an 11-4 victory Thursday night at Larks
Park.

The
21 strikeouts is the most by a Larks team since 2023 when they fanned 19 vs. the
Five Tool (TX) Kraken at the NBC World Series.

Starter
Dalton Campbell (3-0) fanned nine over the first four innings and was awarded
the win. Jordan Stribling struck out seven in three innings of relief and Julio
Ramos had five strikeouts over the last two innings.

The
Larks took the lead with a three run second then after the Angels scored single
runs in the third and fourth to pull within a run, the Larks added five in the bottom
of the fourth.

Dylan
LaRue hit a two-run double to get the Larks on the board in the third. Lorenzo
Rios hit a two-run homer and Trent Baker an RBI double to highlight the big
fourth inning which pushed the lead to 8-2.

The
Larks (8-1-1, 5-1 RMBL) added two more in the fifth on a Rios RBI triple and a
wild pitch. They closed the scoring on J Babcock’s RBI double in the sixth.

David
Brabb had three hits to lead the Angels (4-4, 0-1 RMBL).

The Larks have homered in six straight games. Brady Kreutzer and Dylan LaRue each have hit two during the stretch. Jackson Babcock, Trent Baker and Lorenzo Rios have also gone deep during this stretch.

They Larks hit five home runs in their win over the Dodge City A's on June 7th.

Game
two of the four-game series is Friday at Larks Park. First pitch is at 7:00
p.m. It’s Big Brothers/Sisters Night. Admission is free courtesy of buyout
sponsors Glassman Corp., Wil Fischer Distributing, Tommy's Express Car Wash and
Jimmy John’s.

Hays Post SportsHAYS
- Taber Stokes had three hits, Lorenzo Rios drove in three runs and three Hays Larks
pitchers combined to strike out 21 batters as the Larks opened their four-game
series with the Gameday Angels with an 11-4 victory Thursday night at Larks
Park.The
21 strikeouts is the most by a Larks team since 2023 when they fanned 19 vs. the
Five Tool (TX) Kraken at the NBC World Series.Starter
Dalton Campbell (3-0) fanned nine over the first four innings and was awarded
the win. Jordan Stribling struck out seven in three innings of relief and Julio
Ramos had five strikeouts over the last two innings.The
Larks took the lead with a three run second then after the Angels scored single
runs in the third and fourth to pull within a run, the Larks added five in the bottom
of the fourth.Dylan
LaRue hit a two-run double to get the Larks on the board in the third. Lorenzo
Rios hit a two-run homer and Trent Baker an RBI double to highlight the big
fourth inning which pushed the lead to 8-2.The
Larks (8-1-1, 5-1 RMBL) added two more in the fifth on a Rios RBI triple and a
wild pitch. They closed the scoring on J Babcock’s RBI double in the sixth.David
Brabb had three hits to lead the Angels (4-4, 0-1 RMBL).HOME RUN POWERThe Larks have homered in six straight games. Brady Kreutzer and Dylan LaRue each have hit two during the stretch. Jackson Babcock, Trent Baker and Lorenzo Rios have also gone deep during this stretch.They Larks hit five home runs in their win over the Dodge City A's on June 7th.UP
NEXTGame
two of the four-game series is Friday at Larks Park. First pitch is at 7:00
p.m. It’s Big Brothers/Sisters Night. Admission is free courtesy of buyout
sponsors Glassman Corp., Wil Fischer Distributing, Tommy's Express Car Wash and
Jimmy John’s.THURSDAY’S
RMBL RESULTSRoughriders
10, Liberal 5

⚾ Larks fan 21 in series opening win over Angels

The Hays Larks host Gameday Thursday at Larks Park.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>The Hays Larks host Gameday Thursday at Larks Park.&nbsp;First pitch is set&nbsp; for 7 p.m at Larks Park.&nbsp;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 host Gameday

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top prospect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-caglianone-b777242d68ce78c9f85b19d1e4464317">Jac Caglianone went deep twice</a>&nbsp;for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot, and Michael Wacha held the Rangers hitless until Wyatt Langford's one-out single in the sixth. The right-hander allowed two hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings.

Wacha (4-6) was the third Kansas City starter to win for the first time in June as part of the sweep, with the Royals coming off a 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season. Kansas City already had clinched its first series win in Arlington in 11 years.

Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his AL-leading 21st save and second of the series.

Pasquantino's team-leading 11th homer opened the scoring in the first off right-hander Shawn Armstrong, the starter in a bullpen game for Texas. A run of 11 consecutive scoreless appearances ended for Armstrong (2-2).

Caglianone greeted Jacob Latz with his first big league homer leading off the second. The 22-year-old won a lefty-lefty matchup with a 387-foot drive into the Texas bullpen in right-center field.

The 6-foot-5 Caglianone mastered the lefty-lefty thing again to start the ninth, sending Robert Garcia's first pitch 439 feet over the Texas bullpen.

Latz went a career-high 5 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and a run.

Adolis García was the potential tying run when Wacha got him on a popout to finish his outing in the sixth.

Marcus Semien extended the longest hitting streak for the Rangers this season to 11 games with an RBI double in the sixth.

Both teams open road series Friday. RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA) is set to go for Kansas City against San Diego. Texas RHP Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19) is set to face Pittsburgh a day after his 37th birthday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750372128993.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone celebrates in the dugout after hitting his first career home run during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, June 19, 2025, Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone celebrates in the dugout after hitting his first career home run during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, June 19, 2025, Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)</figcaption>
 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top prospect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-caglianone-b777242d68ce78c9f85b19d1e4464317">Jac Caglianone went deep twice</a>&nbsp;for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First Cags crush in the books. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/rP7FSzEdAV">pic.twitter.com/rP7FSzEdAV</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1935776308556108102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The rookie’s raking! <a href="https://t.co/vByHTxAQRq">pic.twitter.com/vByHTxAQRq</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1935803868287205867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jac Caglianone&#39;s first HR: 387 ft. to RCF Jac Caglianone&#39;s second HR: 439 ft. to RCF Here&#39;s how they sounded across the Royals Baseball Network. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalsRadioRewind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalsRadioRewind</a> <a href="https://t.co/8SHaFaf6Kd">pic.twitter.com/8SHaFaf6Kd</a>&mdash; Jake Eisenberg (@JakeEisenberg_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeEisenberg_/status/1935812652229345323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot, and Michael Wacha held the Rangers hitless until Wyatt Langford's one-out single in the sixth. The right-hander allowed two hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings.Wacha (4-6) was the third Kansas City starter to win for the first time in June as part of the sweep, with the Royals coming off a 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season. Kansas City already had clinched its first series win in Arlington in 11 years.Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his AL-leading 21st save and second of the series.Pasquantino's team-leading 11th homer opened the scoring in the first off right-hander Shawn Armstrong, the starter in a bullpen game for Texas. A run of 11 consecutive scoreless appearances ended for Armstrong (2-2).Caglianone greeted Jacob Latz with his first big league homer leading off the second. The 22-year-old won a lefty-lefty matchup with a 387-foot drive into the Texas bullpen in right-center field.The 6-foot-5 Caglianone mastered the lefty-lefty thing again to start the ninth, sending Robert Garcia's first pitch 439 feet over the Texas bullpen.Latz went a career-high 5 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and a run.<h2>Key moment</h2>Adolis García was the potential tying run when Wacha got him on a popout to finish his outing in the sixth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Marcus Semien extended the longest hitting streak for the Rangers this season to 11 games with an RBI double in the sixth.<h2>Up next</h2>Both teams open road series Friday. RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA) is set to go for Kansas City against San Diego. Texas RHP Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19) is set to face Pittsburgh a day after his 37th birthday.

⚾🎥 Jac Caglianone goes deep twice as Royals beat Rangers

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Fort Hays State catcher Luis Ayala was named to the 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association Central Region All-Defensive Team, announced Thursday by the ABCA.

This year's MIAA Gold Glove winner led the league with 17 runners caught stealing. He totaled 329 putouts behind the dish, seventh-most in the league, and added 34 assists while posting a fielding percentage of .989. The Panama City, Panama native appeared in 45 games on the year and allowed just one passed ball.

The Tigers have now had a player earn a spot on the regional All-Defensive Team for two consecutive seasons after Trey DeGarmo was picked for the honor at third base last season. Ayala's effort helped the Tigers reach the postseason for a second-consecutive season and win 32 games, the highest team total since 2007.

Ayala was one of six MIAA student-athletes listed on the regional All-Defensive Team, with the Northern Sun earning two spots and the Great American Conference garnering the final award.

2025 ABCA NCAA Div. II All-Defensive Team: Central Region Position - Player - School C - Luis Ayala - Fort Hays State 1B - Cade Cancilla - Arkansas Monticello 2B - Andrew Ramirez - Rogers State 3B - Jacob Steele - Central Missouri SS - Rickey Sanchez - Pittsburg State OF - Nolan Drossel - Sioux Falls OF - Ashton Neuman - Northwest Missouri OF - Jason Axelberg - Augustana} P - Caden Bressler - Washburn

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 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsGREENSBORO, N.C. - Fort Hays State catcher Luis Ayala was named to the 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association Central Region All-Defensive Team, announced Thursday by the ABCA.This year's MIAA Gold Glove winner led the league with 17 runners caught stealing. He totaled 329 putouts behind the dish, seventh-most in the league, and added 34 assists while posting a fielding percentage of .989. The Panama City, Panama native appeared in 45 games on the year and allowed just one passed ball.The Tigers have now had a player earn a spot on the regional All-Defensive Team for two consecutive seasons after Trey DeGarmo was picked for the honor at third base last season. Ayala's effort helped the Tigers reach the postseason for a second-consecutive season and win 32 games, the highest team total since 2007.Ayala was one of six MIAA student-athletes listed on the regional All-Defensive Team, with the Northern Sun earning two spots and the Great American Conference garnering the final award.2025 ABCA NCAA Div. II All-Defensive Team: Central Region Position - Player - School C - Luis Ayala - Fort Hays State 1B - Cade Cancilla - Arkansas Monticello 2B - Andrew Ramirez - Rogers State 3B - Jacob Steele - Central Missouri SS - Rickey Sanchez - Pittsburg State OF - Nolan Drossel - Sioux Falls OF - Ashton Neuman - Northwest Missouri OF - Jason Axelberg - Augustana} P - Caden Bressler - Washburn

⚾ FHSU's Ayala named to Central Region All-Defensive Team

Thursday, June 19 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 1:00pm

Sunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, June 19 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 1:00pmFriday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pmSaturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former NFL defensive back is suing the Kansas City Chiefs for wrongful termination from his job as director of player engagement after accusing the franchise of discriminating against him because he is Black.

Ramzee Robinson, who spent nine years with the Chiefs, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri on Sunday.

In the lawsuit, Robinson claims that he was called into a meeting in February and accused of attacking a female co-worker, and that Chiefs refused to show him security video of the encounter. Robinson ultimately was fired from his position, which involved locker room management, mentorship and other responsibilities within the team.

The lawsuit claims that Robinson was paid a salary of $125,000 by the Chiefs, but that his research found other NFL teams paid comparable positions an average salary of $171,932, not including other benefits. It also claims that "the Chiefs paid African-American business employees less than their white counterparts.”

Chiefs spokesman Brad Gee told The Associated Press on Wednesday that while he could not comment on pending legal matters, “to be clear, the Chiefs do not tolerate discrimination of any kind."

“We look forward to the facts of this case coming to light,” Gee said.

The 41-year-old Robinson was the final player chosen in the 2007 draft by Detroit. He played in 19 games over two seasons for the Lions, then appeared in three games for Philadelphia and four for Cleveland in 2009. He never played for the Chiefs.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750262929740.jpeg" alt="Ramzee Robinson, seen here during his playing days with the Lions, has sued the Chiefs for alleged racial discrimination during his time with the team as an employee. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)" />
 <figcaption>Ramzee Robinson, seen here during his playing days with the Lions, has sued the Chiefs for alleged racial discrimination during his time with the team as an employee. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former NFL defensive back is suing the Kansas City Chiefs for wrongful termination from his job as director of player engagement after accusing the franchise of discriminating against him because he is Black.Ramzee Robinson, who spent nine years with the Chiefs, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri on Sunday.In the lawsuit, Robinson claims that he was called into a meeting in February and accused of attacking a female co-worker, and that Chiefs refused to show him security video of the encounter. Robinson ultimately was fired from his position, which involved locker room management, mentorship and other responsibilities within the team.The lawsuit claims that Robinson was paid a salary of $125,000 by the Chiefs, but that his research found other NFL teams paid comparable positions an average salary of $171,932, not including other benefits. It also claims that "the Chiefs paid African-American business employees less than their white counterparts.”Chiefs spokesman Brad Gee told The Associated Press on Wednesday that while he could not comment on pending legal matters, “to be clear, the Chiefs do not tolerate discrimination of any kind."“We look forward to the facts of this case coming to light,” Gee said.The 41-year-old Robinson was the final player chosen in the 2007 draft by Detroit. He played in 19 games over two seasons for the Lions, then appeared in three games for Philadelphia and four for Cleveland in 2009. He never played for the Chiefs.

Ex-NFL player sues Chiefs for wrongful termination, racial discrimination

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Garcia capped Kansas City's four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth.

Garcia's three hits matched a season high, and his four RBIs equaled a career best.

The Royals have taken the first two in their three-game set at Texas following an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season.

Kris Bubic (6-4) earned his first win since May 19. He allowed nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing a season-high 101 pitches.

Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth inning for his AL-best 20th save.

Patrick Corbin (4-6) allowed four runs over five innings for the Rangers, who have dropped two straight following a four-game win streak.

Texas opened a 2-0 lead in the first on Wyatt Langford’s RBI double and Adolis García’s run-scoring single. It closed 4-3 in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Josh Jung and Jake Burger.

Sam Haggerty had three hits for the Rangers, matching a career high.

Texas played its second consecutive game without infielder Josh Smith, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring issue.

Lucas Erceg, the second of four Kansas City relievers, got Adolis García to ground into a double play with runners on the corners to end the seventh inning.

Texas was 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base.

Kansas City goes for the sweep Thursday with RHP Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA). Texas will go with a bullpen game, starting with RHP Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750303157188.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night.Garcia capped Kansas City's four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth.Garcia's three hits matched a season high, and his four RBIs equaled a career best.The Royals have taken the first two in their three-game set at Texas following an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season.Kris Bubic (6-4) earned his first win since May 19. He allowed nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing a season-high 101 pitches.Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth inning for his AL-best 20th save.Patrick Corbin (4-6) allowed four runs over five innings for the Rangers, who have dropped two straight following a four-game win streak.Texas opened a 2-0 lead in the first on Wyatt Langford’s RBI double and Adolis García’s run-scoring single. It closed 4-3 in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Josh Jung and Jake Burger.Sam Haggerty had three hits for the Rangers, matching a career high.Texas played its second consecutive game without infielder Josh Smith, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring issue.<h2>Key moment</h2>Lucas Erceg, the second of four Kansas City relievers, got Adolis García to ground into a double play with runners on the corners to end the seventh inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>Texas was 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City goes for the sweep Thursday with RHP Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA). Texas will go with a bullpen game, starting with RHP Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90).

⚾ Maikel Garcia homers to help the Royals beat the Rangers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn't much of a decision at all.

In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn't out of the question.

“I got one year on this contract, I know that. And we'll try to figure out something for next year,” Kelce said after the second day of the Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp, which was moved partially indoors because of lightning in the area.

“The Chiefs organization knows how much I love them. I can't see myself playing anywhere else," Kelce continued. “We'll deal with (2026) down the road, when the time is right. But right now, I'm focused on winning a championship this year.”

The question of whether the 35-year-old would hang up his cleats was among the biggest to follow the Chiefs' lopsided loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl. While he still played at a high level last season, Kelce's production dipped noticeably — 97 catches for 823 yards and just three touchdowns for a team that won 15 regular-season games.

Throw in Kelce's myriad business interests, including a successful media career thanks in part to his popular podcast, and a long-term relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, and it made sense to wonder how much longer he would play.

Yet it only took a matter of weeks for Kelce to decide to chase another championship.

Part of it was the way last season's run had ended. Kelce had a throwback game in the divisional round against Houston with seven catches for 117 yards, but he only had four for 39 in the 40-22 loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl.

“Really didn't feel like it was my last game. Just felt like I had a lot more to prove,” he said. “Yeah, you want to let the emotions die down; you don't want to make a decision off initial emotions. Once they died down, I felt like I still had that fire in my chest to come in and keep building and chase another Super Bowl, man.”

The Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl despite playing most of the season without their top two wide receivers, Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown, both of whom are fully healthy now after their injuries. They also made it despite massive issues at left tackle, which the Chiefs hope to have solved by drafting Ohio State standout Josh Simmons in the first round.

Now, they have a motivated — and noticeably slimmer — Kelce back at tight end. There were reports that he had dropped about 25 pounds since the end of last season, though Kelce insisted that may have been an exaggeration.

“Don't believe all you read on the internet, guys. I'm down some weight from the end of last season — last year — but each year is different, man. You have to rebuild it,” he said. “This year, I had some time to really focus on some form running and some things early in the offseason that I didn't have time for last year. Certainly feeling good and I think it'll pay off.”

Patrick Mahomes certainly hopes so. After leading one of the NFL's most productive offenses early in his career, Mahomes has struggled to get the Chiefs on track the past couple of seasons, largely because of injuries and offensive line trouble.

Still, the Chiefs' star quarterback said he never put any pressure on Kelce to return for another season.

“I think you have in the back of your mind, for anybody that's played a lot of seasons, there's always the chance if they're going to come back and put in the work," Mahomes said. “For him, I think it was just recalibrating, seeing where he was at, and from what I've seen, he's ready to go. He's put in the work this offseason and he's excited to make another run at it.”

The Chiefs wrap up their three-day minicamp on Thursday, then break for about a month, before reuniting at Missouri Western State University for training camp. And while the thought of spending a few weeks living in college dorm rooms probably doesn't sound very enticing to Kelce, the prospect of starting another championship run there clearly drives him.

“I love this game. It's still my childhood dream,” Kelce said. “When I really thought about it this offseason, I got back to wanting to focus on this game and getting the most out of this game as I can, while I'm still putting on the cleats and pads. This will always be No. 1 in terms of my business world and career path.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750331047584.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stretches during the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stretches during the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn't much of a decision at all.In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn't out of the question.“I got one year on this contract, I know that. And we'll try to figure out something for next year,” Kelce said after the second day of the Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp, which was moved partially indoors because of lightning in the area.“The Chiefs organization knows how much I love them. I can't see myself playing anywhere else," Kelce continued. “We'll deal with (2026) down the road, when the time is right. But right now, I'm focused on winning a championship this year.”The question of whether the 35-year-old would hang up his cleats was among the biggest to follow the Chiefs' lopsided loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl. While he still played at a high level last season, Kelce's production dipped noticeably — 97 catches for 823 yards and just three touchdowns for a team that won 15 regular-season games.Throw in Kelce's myriad business interests, including a successful media career thanks in part to his popular podcast, and a long-term relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, and it made sense to wonder how much longer he would play.Yet it only took a matter of weeks for Kelce to decide to chase another championship.Part of it was the way last season's run had ended. Kelce had a throwback game in the divisional round against Houston with seven catches for 117 yards, but he only had four for 39 in the 40-22 loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl.“Really didn't feel like it was my last game. Just felt like I had a lot more to prove,” he said. “Yeah, you want to let the emotions die down; you don't want to make a decision off initial emotions. Once they died down, I felt like I still had that fire in my chest to come in and keep building and chase another Super Bowl, man.”The Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl despite playing most of the season without their top two wide receivers, Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown, both of whom are fully healthy now after their injuries. They also made it despite massive issues at left tackle, which the Chiefs hope to have solved by drafting Ohio State standout Josh Simmons in the first round.Now, they have a motivated — and noticeably slimmer — Kelce back at tight end. There were reports that he had dropped about 25 pounds since the end of last season, though Kelce insisted that may have been an exaggeration.“Don't believe all you read on the internet, guys. I'm down some weight from the end of last season — last year — but each year is different, man. You have to rebuild it,” he said. “This year, I had some time to really focus on some form running and some things early in the offseason that I didn't have time for last year. Certainly feeling good and I think it'll pay off.”Patrick Mahomes certainly hopes so. After leading one of the NFL's most productive offenses early in his career, Mahomes has struggled to get the Chiefs on track the past couple of seasons, largely because of injuries and offensive line trouble.Still, the Chiefs' star quarterback said he never put any pressure on Kelce to return for another season.“I think you have in the back of your mind, for anybody that's played a lot of seasons, there's always the chance if they're going to come back and put in the work," Mahomes said. “For him, I think it was just recalibrating, seeing where he was at, and from what I've seen, he's ready to go. He's put in the work this offseason and he's excited to make another run at it.”The Chiefs wrap up their three-day minicamp on Thursday, then break for about a month, before reuniting at Missouri Western State University for training camp. And while the thought of spending a few weeks living in college dorm rooms probably doesn't sound very enticing to Kelce, the prospect of starting another championship run there clearly drives him.“I love this game. It's still my childhood dream,” Kelce said. “When I really thought about it this offseason, I got back to wanting to focus on this game and getting the most out of this game as I can, while I'm still putting on the cleats and pads. This will always be No. 1 in terms of my business world and career path.”

🏈 Kelce's decision to return wasn't much of a decision at all

DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner of the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, set for Saturday, June 21, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.

The broadcast team features Gerard Wellbrock as play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively. Glen Grunwald will serve as the producer.

The game will air live across five Eagle Media markets:

Additional coverage will be available on affiliate stations in Beloit (1190 AM, 102.9 FM, 105.5 FM) and Coffeyville (690 AM/104.1 FM).

Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute show featuring interviews and more.

The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing annual events that benefit Shriners Children’s. Since its inception in 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the healthcare network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

In addition to the East vs. West all-star football game, Kansas Shrine All-Star Events include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, and a variety of other game week activities. Shriners Children’s, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide, offering innovative research, teaching programs, and family-centered care to children up to age 18.

<a href="https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/uploads/1/0/2/8/10280235/2025_kansas_shrine_bowl_rosters_-_updated_6-16-25.pdf">Click here</a> for complete rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl game.

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 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner of the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, set for Saturday, June 21, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.The broadcast team features Gerard Wellbrock as play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively. Glen Grunwald will serve as the producer.The game will air live across five Eagle Media markets:<ul>
 <li>Hutchinson (102.9 FM – flagship station)
</li><li>Great Bend (100.7 FM)
</li><li>Hays (101.9 FM)
</li><li>Salina (910 AM/107.5 FM)</li><li>Manhattan (103.5 FM)
</li>
 </ul>Additional coverage will be available on affiliate stations in Beloit (1190 AM, 102.9 FM, 105.5 FM) and Coffeyville (690 AM/104.1 FM).Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute show featuring interviews and more.The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing annual events that benefit Shriners Children’s. Since its inception in 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the healthcare network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.In addition to the East vs. West all-star football game, Kansas Shrine All-Star Events include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, and a variety of other game week activities. Shriners Children’s, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide, offering innovative research, teaching programs, and family-centered care to children up to age 18.<a href="https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/uploads/1/0/2/8/10280235/2025_kansas_shrine_bowl_rosters_-_updated_6-16-25.pdf">Click here</a> for complete rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl game.

Eagle Media to serve as official radio home of Kansas Shrine Bowl

Wednesday, June 18 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, June 18 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pmThursday, June 19 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 1:00pmFriday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pmSaturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pm

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/bobby-witt-jr-homers-9-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-field?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share">Bobby Witt Jr. went deep</a>&nbsp;in his hometown team's ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Seth Lugo struck out a season-high nine for his first win since May 1 as all three active Kansas City All-Stars from last year's Midsummer Classic at Globe Life Field returned to Texas and had a hand in ending the team's five-game skid against the Rangers.

Lugo (4-5), who threw a scoreless inning in the American League's 5-3 victory last July, gave up three hits and a run over six innings in his return to Arlington.

With the Royals coming off an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season, Perez hit a two-run shot for a 3-0 lead in the first inning. After adding an RBI double in the fourth, Perez connected for his eighth homer of the year, a solo shot that made it 6-1 in the sixth.

Witt also homered off Jack Leiter in a matchup between sons of former major league pitchers. Witt grew up in the Dallas area, where Bobby Witt settled after spending 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.

Leiter (4-4) is the son of Al Leiter, who had a 19-year major league career. The rookie right-hander gave up eight hits and six runs — both matching season highs — in 5 2/3 innings.

The Rangers equaled their season high by striking out 14 times.

Texas rookie Alejandro Osuna had his first career RBI in the fourth.

Perez had his 18th multihomer game, breaking George Brett's franchise record.

Kansas City's Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) faces Patrick Corbin (4-5, 3.66) in a matchup of lefties Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750218631971.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/bobby-witt-jr-homers-9-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-field?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share">Bobby Witt Jr. went deep</a>&nbsp;in his hometown team's ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Seth Lugo struck out a season-high nine for his first win since May 1 as all three active Kansas City All-Stars from last year's Midsummer Classic at Globe Life Field returned to Texas and had a hand in ending the team's five-game skid against the Rangers.Lugo (4-5), who threw a scoreless inning in the American League's 5-3 victory last July, gave up three hits and a run over six innings in his return to Arlington.With the Royals coming off an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season, Perez hit a two-run shot for a 3-0 lead in the first inning. After adding an RBI double in the fourth, Perez connected for his eighth homer of the year, a solo shot that made it 6-1 in the sixth.Witt also homered off Jack Leiter in a matchup between sons of former major league pitchers. Witt grew up in the Dallas area, where Bobby Witt settled after spending 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.Leiter (4-4) is the son of Al Leiter, who had a 19-year major league career. The rookie right-hander gave up eight hits and six runs — both matching season highs — in 5 2/3 innings.The Rangers equaled their season high by striking out 14 times.<h2>Key moment</h2>Texas rookie Alejandro Osuna had his first career RBI in the fourth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Perez had his 18th multihomer game, breaking George Brett's franchise record.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City's Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) faces Patrick Corbin (4-5, 3.66) in a matchup of lefties Wednesday.

⚾ Perez homers twice as Royals beat the Rangers 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday.

Kelce also was absent for the voluntary workouts that had been open to reporters in recent weeks.

Smith is hoping to land a long-term contract with the Chiefs, who chose him in the sixth round of the 2021 draft, when his stock had plummeted amid health concerns. He has far outplayed that draft positioning, though, and that is why the Chiefs gave him the franchise tag — essentially a $23.4 million guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.

Smith and the Chiefs have until mid-July to work out a new contract, otherwise he will play the season on the one-year deal.

Smith was not made available to reporters Tuesday, but the fact that he reported to the mandatory minicamp — rather than risk a potential fine — was noteworthy. Two years ago, defensive tackle Chris Jones held out all summer and into the start of the regular season before eventually agreeing to a contract with Kansas City.

“It's good (Smith) didn't take my approach,” Jones quipped. “He shouldn't take advice from me.”

While the Chiefs worked through several lineups during the roughly 90-minute session, Smith's decision to report did give them an opportunity to see what their revamped offensive line could look like this upcoming season.

After they struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes for most of last season, and especially during a lopsided Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, the Chiefs began the makeover by trading two-time All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney to the Bears for a draft pick in March.

The Chiefs proceeded to draft Josh Simmons, an offensive tackle from Ohio State, with the final pick in the first round.

Simmons was widely considered the top tackle available, but he was coming off a knee injury that caused him to slip to the 32nd overall pick. The Chiefs were confident in their medical workup on him, though, and that gamble appears to be paying off: He was on the field and moving around well during the start of the minicamp.

“Just trying to be available as I can right now,” he said.

It's unclear whether Simmons will be a full participant when training camp begins in late July, but things appear to be trending in that direction. And that raises hopes around Kansas City that Mahomes will finally have a capable blind-side protector.

“I wanted to be able to throw the pads on ASAP,” Simmons said. “Whatever the staff allows me to do, I'm definitely going to do.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday.Kelce also was absent for the voluntary workouts that had been open to reporters in recent weeks.Smith is hoping to land a long-term contract with the Chiefs, who chose him in the sixth round of the 2021 draft, when his stock had plummeted amid health concerns. He has far outplayed that draft positioning, though, and that is why the Chiefs gave him the franchise tag — essentially a $23.4 million guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.Smith and the Chiefs have until mid-July to work out a new contract, otherwise he will play the season on the one-year deal.Smith was not made available to reporters Tuesday, but the fact that he reported to the mandatory minicamp — rather than risk a potential fine — was noteworthy. Two years ago, defensive tackle Chris Jones held out all summer and into the start of the regular season before eventually agreeing to a contract with Kansas City.“It's good (Smith) didn't take my approach,” Jones quipped. “He shouldn't take advice from me.”While the Chiefs worked through several lineups during the roughly 90-minute session, Smith's decision to report did give them an opportunity to see what their revamped offensive line could look like this upcoming season.After they struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes for most of last season, and especially during a lopsided Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, the Chiefs began the makeover by trading two-time All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney to the Bears for a draft pick in March.The Chiefs proceeded to draft Josh Simmons, an offensive tackle from Ohio State, with the final pick in the first round.Simmons was widely considered the top tackle available, but he was coming off a knee injury that caused him to slip to the 32nd overall pick. The Chiefs were confident in their medical workup on him, though, and that gamble appears to be paying off: He was on the field and moving around well during the start of the minicamp.“Just trying to be available as I can right now,” he said.It's unclear whether Simmons will be a full participant when training camp begins in late July, but things appear to be trending in that direction. And that raises hopes around Kansas City that Mahomes will finally have a capable blind-side protector.“I wanted to be able to throw the pads on ASAP,” Simmons said. “Whatever the staff allows me to do, I'm definitely going to do.”

🏈 TE Travis Kelce, franchised guard Trey Smith attend Chiefs minicamp

Legendary Kansas high school football coach and Kansas
Sports Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79 as first
reported by Kansas Pregame.

Barta won eight state championships as the head coach at
Smith Center and holds state records for consecutive wins, consecutive playoff
wins and most undefeated seasons. He also holds the state record for career
winning percentage (.826).

Barta was born in Ellsworth, Kan. on July 11, 1945 but grew
up in Plainville and was a 1967 graduate of Plainville High School. He earned a
bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Fort Hays State University in 1967 then
earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia in 1971.

He was an assistant coach at Atwood, Tonganoxie and WaKeeney
before being hired as head coach at Smith Center in 1978 where he took the Redmen
to the state title game in his second season and won their first state title in
his fifth season. Smith Center would go on to win eight titles (1982, 1986,
1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) under Barta who retired in 2012 with a
career coaching record of 323-68.

Barta guided Smith Center to five consecutive undefeated
seasons from 2004-08, winning 79 straight games, both state records and was featured
in a best-selling book “Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains” from New York
Times sportswriter Joe Drape chronicling the 2008 season.

Barta was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in
2014.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750192147888.png" alt="Legendary Smith Center football coach Roger Barta looks over a Redmen practice. Barta passed away Monday at the age of 79. (Kansas Sports Hall of Fame photo)" />
 <figcaption>Legendary Smith Center football coach Roger Barta looks over a Redmen practice. Barta passed away Monday at the age of 79. (Kansas Sports Hall of Fame photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsLegendary Kansas high school football coach and Kansas
Sports Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79 as first
reported by Kansas Pregame.Barta won eight state championships as the head coach at
Smith Center and holds state records for consecutive wins, consecutive playoff
wins and most undefeated seasons. He also holds the state record for career
winning percentage (.826).Barta was born in Ellsworth, Kan. on July 11, 1945 but grew
up in Plainville and was a 1967 graduate of Plainville High School. He earned a
bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Fort Hays State University in 1967 then
earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia in 1971.He was an assistant coach at Atwood, Tonganoxie and WaKeeney
before being hired as head coach at Smith Center in 1978 where he took the Redmen
to the state title game in his second season and won their first state title in
his fifth season. Smith Center would go on to win eight titles (1982, 1986,
1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) under Barta who retired in 2012 with a
career coaching record of 323-68.Barta guided Smith Center to five consecutive undefeated
seasons from 2004-08, winning 79 straight games, both state records and was featured
in a best-selling book “Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains” from New York
Times sportswriter Joe Drape chronicling the 2008 season.Barta was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in
2014.

🏈 Legendary high school coach Roger Barta dies at 79

Tuesday, June 17 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pm

Sunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl FB, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, June 17 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pmWednesday, June 18 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pmThursday, June 19 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 1:00pmFriday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pmSaturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl FB, 6:30pm

Several member of the Hays High baseball team recently committed to continue their careers at Kansas community colleges.

Cooper Johnson is heading to Butler Community College, Carter Graham to Colby Community College and Trenton Welch to Coffeyville Community College.

All three helped HHS qualify for their first state tournament since 2021 this spring.

Hays Post SportsSeveral member of the Hays High baseball team recently committed to continue their careers at Kansas community colleges.Cooper Johnson is heading to Butler Community College, Carter Graham to Colby Community College and Trenton Welch to Coffeyville Community College.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">INF/RHP Cooper Johnson (Hays, 2025) commits to Butler Community College 👤: <a href="https://t.co/NDPGpIVxIg">https://t.co/NDPGpIVxIg</a><a href="https://twitter.com/coopjohnson29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coopjohnson29</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/baseball_HaysHi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@baseball_HaysHi</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/Buco_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Buco_Baseball</a> <a href="https://t.co/mJmRD2umxl">pic.twitter.com/mJmRD2umxl</a>&mdash; Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballKS/status/1933194443919655236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/Carterg101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Carterg101</a> for committing to Colby Community College! 💪🏻⚾️ <a href="https://t.co/XtDIfdL51D">pic.twitter.com/XtDIfdL51D</a>&mdash; Hays Indians Baseball (@baseball_HaysHi) <a href="https://twitter.com/baseball_HaysHi/status/1934361869239861564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to Trenton Welch on committing to play at Coffeyville Community College! <a href="https://t.co/uwn8SGrb7b">pic.twitter.com/uwn8SGrb7b</a>&mdash; Hays Indians Baseball (@baseball_HaysHi) <a href="https://twitter.com/baseball_HaysHi/status/1934665964789830076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>All three helped HHS qualify for their first state tournament since 2021 this spring.

⚾ Several HHS players commit to Kansas junior colleges

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, June 16 noneTuesday, June 17 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pmWednesday, June 18 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 6:30pmThursday, June 19 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers, 1:00pmFriday, June 20 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 8:00pmSaturday, June 21 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 5:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pmSunday, June 22 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at San Diego Padres, 2:30pm KKQY: Kansas Shrine Bowl, 6:30pm

HAYS – Four Hays Larks pitchers combined on a no-hitter as
the Larks finished off a three-game sweep of the Denver Cougars with an 11-0
run-rule win Sunday evening at Larks Park. It’s the first combined no-hiitter
since July 18, 2022 when Austin Puett, Hunter Parker and Chris Echavarria did
it against the Colorado Tribe.

Starter Nick Gray (2-0) went the first three innings and was
awarded the win after striking out seven and walking one. Jordan Stribling and
Lane Sparks followed with one inning each. Adrian Najar went the final two
innings with two strikeouts and no walks. The four combined to strike out 12
and walk only two.

The Larks (7-1-1) scored four runs in the first inning. Four
straight walks with two outs scored the first run. Lorenzo Rios drove in the
second run when he was hit by a pitch. Mason Hamlin added a two-run single.

Hays added three more runs in the third. Two walks and hit
batter loaded the bases. CJ Reid hit a sacrifice fly to left to drive in the first
run. Taber Stokes followed with a two-run single to push the lead to 7-0.

Dylan LaRue hit a two-run homer in the fourth to give the
Larks a 9-0 lead. Hamlin added an RBI double and Stokes an RBI single to close
out the scoring. 

Stokes and Hamlin both had two of the Larks five hits and
both drove in three runs as the Larks took advantage of nine walks and five hit
batters.

The Larks seven-game homestand continues Thursday against the
Gameday Angels in the first of a four0game series at Larks Park.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – Four Hays Larks pitchers combined on a no-hitter as
the Larks finished off a three-game sweep of the Denver Cougars with an 11-0
run-rule win Sunday evening at Larks Park. It’s the first combined no-hiitter
since July 18, 2022 when Austin Puett, Hunter Parker and Chris Echavarria did
it against the Colorado Tribe.Starter Nick Gray (2-0) went the first three innings and was
awarded the win after striking out seven and walking one. Jordan Stribling and
Lane Sparks followed with one inning each. Adrian Najar went the final two
innings with two strikeouts and no walks. The four combined to strike out 12
and walk only two.The Larks (7-1-1) scored four runs in the first inning. Four
straight walks with two outs scored the first run. Lorenzo Rios drove in the
second run when he was hit by a pitch. Mason Hamlin added a two-run single.Hays added three more runs in the third. Two walks and hit
batter loaded the bases. CJ Reid hit a sacrifice fly to left to drive in the first
run. Taber Stokes followed with a two-run single to push the lead to 7-0.Dylan LaRue hit a two-run homer in the fourth to give the
Larks a 9-0 lead. Hamlin added an RBI double and Stokes an RBI single to close
out the scoring. Stokes and Hamlin both had two of the Larks five hits and
both drove in three runs as the Larks took advantage of nine walks and five hit
batters.UP NEXTThe Larks seven-game homestand continues Thursday against the
Gameday Angels in the first of a four0game series at Larks Park.

⚾ Larks no-hit Cougars to finish off three-game sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Kurtz hit Carlos Estévez’s (2-2) fastball 411 feet to right-center for his sixth home run. It gave the Athletics their first sweep at Kauffman Stadium since September 2016.

T.J. Ferguson (2-2) retired all four batters he faced, striking out two to earn the win and Mason Miller struck out two for his 14th save.

The Royals matched their longest losing streak of the season while dropping all six games of their homestand. Kansas City has lost six straight home series.

Austin Wynns hit a two-run homer to left-center off reliever John Schreiber, tying the game 2-2 in the sixth. It was Wynns’ fifth home run and second in five games since his acquisition from the Cincinnati Reds.

Royals starter Noah Cameron struck out seven in five scoreless innings.

After Kyle Isbel doubled off first baseman Kurtz’s glove to open the third, Bobby Witt Jr. snapped an 0-for-16 slump with an RBI double and moved to third on Jeffrey Springs’ balk before scoring on Vinnie Pasquantino’s single for a 2-0 lead.

With the Athletics trailing 2-0 in the fifth, Lawrence Butler hit a two-out double, and then was caught stealing third to end the inning. Butler was initially ruled safe by third base umpire Adrian Johnson, who quickly changed his call, prompting an unsuccessful argument from A’s manager Mark Kotsay.

The Royals have been outscored 44-15 in the sixth inning.

The Athletics host the Houston Astros on Monday to open a four-game series.

RHP Seth Lugo (3-5, 3.18) opens the Royals road series in Texas on Tuesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750068938826.jpeg" alt="Athletics' Nick Kurtz watches his go-ahead home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Athletics' Nick Kurtz watches his go-ahead home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Kurtz hit Carlos Estévez’s (2-2) fastball 411 feet to right-center for his sixth home run. It gave the Athletics their first sweep at Kauffman Stadium since September 2016.T.J. Ferguson (2-2) retired all four batters he faced, striking out two to earn the win and Mason Miller struck out two for his 14th save.The Royals matched their longest losing streak of the season while dropping all six games of their homestand. Kansas City has lost six straight home series.Austin Wynns hit a two-run homer to left-center off reliever John Schreiber, tying the game 2-2 in the sixth. It was Wynns’ fifth home run and second in five games since his acquisition from the Cincinnati Reds.Royals starter Noah Cameron struck out seven in five scoreless innings.After Kyle Isbel doubled off first baseman Kurtz’s glove to open the third, Bobby Witt Jr. snapped an 0-for-16 slump with an RBI double and moved to third on Jeffrey Springs’ balk before scoring on Vinnie Pasquantino’s single for a 2-0 lead.<h2>Key moment</h2>With the Athletics trailing 2-0 in the fifth, Lawrence Butler hit a two-out double, and then was caught stealing third to end the inning. Butler was initially ruled safe by third base umpire Adrian Johnson, who quickly changed his call, prompting an unsuccessful argument from A’s manager Mark Kotsay.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals have been outscored 44-15 in the sixth inning.<h2>Up next</h2>The Athletics host the Houston Astros on Monday to open a four-game series.RHP Seth Lugo (3-5, 3.18) opens the Royals road series in Texas on Tuesday.

⚾ Kurtz hits a solo homer to rally the Athletics to a win and sweep of the Royals

The Hays Larks host the Denver Cougars Saturday at Larks Park.&nbsp;

First pitch is set&nbsp; for 6 p.m at Larks Park.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Denver Cougars Saturday at Larks Park.&nbsp;First pitch is set&nbsp; for 6 p.m at Larks Park.&nbsp;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