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Five Things to Know About Chiefs First-Round Pick WR Xavier Worthy

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The Kansas City Chiefs acquired former University of Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the 2024 NFL Draft. Worthy impressed with his exceptional productivity, record-breaking speed, versatile playing style, and skills in both the outside and slot positions. Additionally, his success as a return man and his reputation for intelligence make him a valuable addition to the Chiefs' offense.

Royals Win Rain Shortened Game With Toronto 2-1

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Salvador Perez's two-run homer in the first inning and Cole Ragans' strong pitching led the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, a game which was eventually called off due to rain after five innings. Ragans delivered a solid performance on the mound, and the Royals will next face the Tigers in Detroit.

Fáilte! K-State to Open 2025 Season in Ireland

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In 2025, K-State will open the football season against Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. This marks K-State's second game outside the U.S. The event aims to promote Ireland as a travel destination and will feature significant American fan attendance. The game will also be broadcasted on ESPN's College GameDay.

Royals Top Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday; Marsh Injured For KC

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The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, with strong performances from Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez. Pitcher John Schreiber earned the win, while James McArthur got his sixth save. Alec Marsh's impressive performance was cut short due to injury. The series concludes on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals Comeback Prevails In 3-2 Victory Over Toronto Tuesday

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Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead double and a strong bullpen secured a 3-2 victory for the Kansas City Royals against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite challenges, including costly errors, the Royals capitalized and secured their win. Both teams demonstrated their strengths and weaknesses. The next game will feature Alec Marsh for the Royals against Yariel Rodríguez for the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays Top Royals 5-3 Monday In Kansas City

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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3, marking their seventh win in nine games. Bo Bichette's triple and Daulton Varsho's homer contributed to the win. Yusei Kikuchi showed early efficiency but faced a setback in the sixth inning. The Blue Jays' relief pitchers, especially Tyler Duffey and Jordan Romano, played a crucial role. The teams are set to face each other again in the next game.

Chiefs Sign Mark Donovan, Brett Veach & Andy Reid to Contract Extensions

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Via Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced today that the club has agreed to contract extensions with President Mark Donovan, General...

Royals Shut Out In Series Finale With Orioles 5-0

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The Orioles defeated the Royals 5-0, breaking Seth Lugo's home run-free streak. Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg's consecutive homers set the tone. Cole Irvin's strong pitching secured the win for Baltimore. Despite the Royals' efforts, they were unable to score, marking their first shutout of the season. Tune in to the next game against the Blue Jays.

Sporting and St. Louis trade haymakers in 3-3 thriller

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Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in a fierce Western Conference clash. Goals from Alan Pulido, own goal by Daniel Salloi, and Erik Thommy propelled Sporting, but a late equalizer from St. Louis' Tomas Totland sealed the draw. The sold-out crowd witnessed a pulsating encounter that showcased the intensity of this rivalry.

Kansas City Current display scoring prowess against Bay FC in third straight home victory at CPKC Stadium

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In their match against Bay FC, Kansas City Current maintained their unbeaten streak with a 5-2 win. Temwa Chawinga and Bia Zaneratto each scored twice, with assists from midfielders Vanessa DiBernardo and Bayley Feist. The victory solidifies their record-breaking start to the season, with Chawinga and Bia making significant contributions.

Royals Can’t Overcome Orioles Hot Start In 9-7 Defeat Saturday

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In a thrilling game, Craig Kimbrel matches the save record, while Anthony Santander achieves a milestone with three doubles. The Orioles secure a 9-7 victory over the Royals, despite a late comeback attempt. Kimbrel earns his fifth save this season, and Santander showcases exceptional defensive plays. Corbin Burnes impresses for the Orioles, while Perez shines for the Royals. The series continues today with Seth Lugo and Cole Irvin as the starting pitchers.

Royals End Orioles Win Streak With 9-4 Victory Friday

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The Kansas City Royals secured a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, breaking the Orioles' four-game winning streak. The Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino and MJ Melendez played pivotal roles with home runs. Adley Rutschman hit his first career grand slam for the Orioles. The Royals extend their home-winning streak to nine games, with a commanding performance from pitcher Marsh.

Oklahoma City Thunder Announce Injury Update

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Olivier Sarr suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture during G League Finals Game 3. His return timeline is pending. In 15 Thunder games, he averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds. With the Blue, he averaged 14.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 18 games.

White Sox Top Royals 2-1 To Split Doubleheader Wednesday

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The Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader, their first win over the Royals this season. Andrew Vaughn and Dominic Fletcher secured the lead, and Gavin Sheets extended it with a home run. Despite the Royals narrowing the lead, Chicago's defense and Deivi Garcia's two scoreless innings secured the win.

Royals Top White Sox In Doubleheader Game #1 4-2

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The Kansas City Royals won 4-2 against the Chicago White Sox, with Salvador Perez's 2-run home run and Hunter Renfroe's solo homer securing the victory. Pitcher Brady Singer's strong performance and reliever James McArthur's save contributed to the win, bringing the Royals' record to 12-6 for the season with a perfect 6-0 against the White Sox.

Sporting KC loans midfielder Ozzie Cisneros to Carolina Core FC

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Sporting Kansas City has loaned 20-year-old midfielder Ozzie Cisneros to MLS NEXT Pro club Carolina Core FC for the rest of the 2024 season. Cisneros, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, joined Sporting in 2021 and has made notable contributions to the team's performance, displaying his talent as a versatile midfielder.

OKC Thunder 2024 First Round Playoff Schedule

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The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff schedule was announced by the NBA. The playoff series against the West #8 seed starts at Paycom Center with Game 1 on April 21 at 8:30 p.m. CT and Game 2 on April 24 at 8:30 p.m. CT. Subsequent games will shift to the road. All games will be broadcast live. For tickets and details, visit okcthunder.com/playoffscentral.

GAME 17: Royals Continue Dominance Over White Sox With 2-0 Win Monday

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Seth Lugo's precise pitching led the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. With an impressive 5-0 record against the White Sox this season, the Royals displayed exceptional pitching, allowing the lowest runs in the major leagues. Despite Andrew Benintendi's efforts, the struggling White Sox offense suffered their fifth consecutive loss.

Kansas City Current remains undefeated with draw against defending champion Gotham FC

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Kansas City Current continues their impressive start with a 1-1 draw against Gotham FC. The team remains unbeaten in the NWSL regular season, led by forwards Temwa Chawinga and Bia Zaneratto. Goalkeeper AD Franch's heroics maintained their lead, but Gotham found the equalizer. The team looks forward to hosting new expansion franchise Bay FC.

Royals Fall 2-1 To Mets To Conclude Series In New York

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The New York Mets secured a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, with Harrison Bader breaking the tie in the eighth inning. Royals' catcher Salvador Perez sustained injuries, leading to his replacement. Despite a late homerun from the Royals, the Mets' Díaz secured the win. Kansas City will play the White Sox next.

Fans Get First Look at the 2024 Kansas Jayhawks at Friday’s Spring Showcase

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Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Jayhawk fans got their first look at the 2024 Kansas Football team on Friday night, as the Jayhawks hosted...

Record-setting crowd sees Sporting fall 3-2 to Miami

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Sporting Kansas City faced a 2-3 defeat against Inter Miami CF at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The match witnessed a record crowd of 72,610 fans, the largest in Missouri history. Despite a brilliant brace from Erik Thommy, Miami emerged victorious. The game saw Messi and Suarez contributing to Miami's win.

Royals Muscle Past Mets 11-7 To Get 10th Win Of The Season

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Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. led the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 victory over the New York Mets. Witt Jr. scored four runs, while Perez drove in four, and both showcased impressive performances. Despite the Mets' efforts, including a multi-homer game from Pete Alonso, they fell short. The series will conclude on Sunday.

Mets Top Royals 6-1 Ending 7-Game Win Streak

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The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-1, ending the Royals' seven-game winning streak. Pete Alonso hit a home run and Luis Severino secured his first win. Severino allowed only one hit in five innings. The Mets' offense scored five runs off Royals' starter Michael Wacha, with two outs. Jeff McNeil contributed three hits.

Royals Sweep Astros With 13-3 Win Thursday; Win 7th Consecutive Game

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Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a stellar performance with four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs, leading the Kansas City Royals to victory against the Houston Astros. The team's seven-game winning streak, including a nine-run first inning, capped a successful homestand. Vinnie Pasquantino also shone, contributing to the win and boosting his stats.

CW Network To Air Final Eight Races Of Current Nascar Xfinity Series This Fall

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The CW Network will exclusively broadcast the final eight races of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series this fall, with live coverage starting on September 20. This opportunity precedes their full-time broadcasting of the series in 2025. The races will be produced by NBC Sports and feature NASCAR's up-and-coming drivers alongside top names.

Royals Continue Winning Streak; Blast Past Astros 11-2 Wednesday

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Vinnie Pasquantino shone in the game against the Houston Astros, breaking out of a slump with a home run and five RBIs, contributing to the Royals' 11-2 victory. Their remarkable success includes a six-game winning streak, a notable third inning, and solid pitching. The Royals aim to continue their streak in the upcoming finale.

Royals Win 5th Straight In Walk-Off Fashion Over Astros 4-3

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Salvador Perez's walk-off single in the 10th inning secured a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Royals over the Astros. Hampson's speed and McArthur's pitching prowess contributed to the win. Despite Yordan Alvarez's strong performance, the Astros couldn't overcome the Royals. The series continues with RHP Spencer Arrighetti's major league debut for Houston.

Chiefs Re-Sign Running Back Clyde Edwards-Helaire

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The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed veteran tailback Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. With 1,845 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 89 receptions for 765 yards and seven scores in 48 games over four seasons, he aims to contribute to the Chiefs' quest for a third-straight world championship.

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from Pittsburgh

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The Kansas City Royals have acquired pitcher Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby, 26, was designated for assignment and has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. In a related move, Josh Taylor has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List. Oliver, 22, was selected by Kansas City in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft.
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