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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Witt and Wacha lead Royals to 2-1 victory over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer to give Michael Wacha all the support he needed as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1.
 
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) and Freddy Fermin are doused by teammates after their baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Witt has RBI single in 9th to rally Royals to 4-3 win over White Sox
Bobby Witt singled with the bases loaded to cap a crazy rally in the bottom of the ninth as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. It was the second walk-off hit of Witt’s career, following a game-ending grand slam in 2023.
 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seth Lugo shuts down Astros to lead Royals to fifth straight win
Seth Lugo threw eight scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Houston Astros 2-0. The Royals have now won five straight games following a six-game losing streak.
 
Kansas City Royals' Freddy Fermin (34) runs to first after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning to win a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Freddy Fermin comes in late, but shows up big for the Royals
Freddy Fermin came in at the bottom of the ninth and became a hero for Kansas City in the Royals’ 11-inning, 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
 
Kansas City Royals' Drew Waters celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fermin hits winning single in 11th inning, Royals beat Rockies 4-3 and drop Colorado to 4-18
Freddy Fermin hit a winning single in the 11th and the Kansas City Royals rebounded from a blown two-run, ninth-inning lead to beat Colorado 4-3 on and drop the Rockies to 4-18.
 
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Joe Ryan pitches 7 scoreless innings and Twins beat Royals 4-0
Joe Ryan continued his mastery over Kansas City, giving up just two hits over seven scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins’ 4-0 victory over the Royals.
 
Kansas City Royals left fielder Mark Canha can't catch a double hit by Minnesota Twins' Harrison Bader during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Royals call up Drew Waters, put Mark Canha on injured list
The Kansas City Royals recalled OF Drew Waters from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday to replace OF Mark Canha, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abductor strain.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo stands on second after hitting a two-run double during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Manzardo has a career game with 3 hits and 4 RBIs, helping the Guardians past Royals in opener
Kyle Manzardo made this opening day special. Manzardo had a triple, a two-run home run and a two-run double, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in 10 innings Thursday.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo watches his two-run double during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Manzardo shines for Cleveland in 7-4 victory over the Royals
Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4.
 
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) is pressured by Baylor forward Marino Dubravcic, right, as he puts up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
JT Toppin leads No. 9 Texas Tech past Baylor 76-74 in Big 12 Tournament
JT Toppin had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift No. 9 Texas Tech to a 76-74 victory over Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.
 
TCU guard Hailey Van Lith looks to pass around Baylor guard Jada Walker (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Big 12 women's tournament championship Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Van Lith leads No. 8 TCU to first Big 12 Tournament title
Tournament MVP Hailey Van Lith had 20 points, including a key bucket with 48.8 seconds left to give TCU a four-point lead, as top-seeded TCU beat No. 2 seed Baylor 64-59 to win the program’s first Big 12 Championship.
 
Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) celebrates a 3-point basket against Kansas State as Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen (11) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Jones scores 24 to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Kansas State 73-57
Curtis Jones scored 24 points to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Kansas State 73-57. The Cyclones led wire-to-wire. They got 14 points from Joshua Jefferson and 11 points from Dishon Jackson.
 
Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian, right celebrates with teammates, including guard Kevin Overton (1) after they defeated Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 10 Texas Tech beats Kansas 78-73 for 2nd Allen Fieldhouse victory in school’s history
JT Toppin had 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over Kansas. It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse in the school’s history. Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech.
 
Kansas forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) celebrates after dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 23 Kansas pounds Oklahoma State 96-64 to end 2-game skid
Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64. The Jayhawks held the Cowboys to almost 30 points below their season average.
 
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi looks down the pitch as he plays in subzero temperatures during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match against Sporting Kansas City, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Messi goal makes up for bitter cold as Inter Miami win in Champions Cup
Lionel Messi scored from the right side of the box in the 56th minute to lift Inter Miami past Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on a bitterly cold Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round.
 
Colorado guard Julian Hammond III (3) tries to steal the ball away from Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 17 Kansas struggles before beating Colorado 71-59 behind 19 points from Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points to help No. 17 Kansas beat Colorado 71-59 on Tuesday night, handing the Buffaloes their 13th straight loss. Besides Dickinson, Kansas (16-7, 7-5 Big 12) had three other players in double figures.
 
Kansas head coach Bill Self watches his team play against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas’ continued struggles risk ending a 78-game ranked streak
No. 16 Kansas has been consistently inconsistent lately and that has the Jayhawks on the verge of falling out of the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll.
 
Kansas State guard David N'Guessan (1) celebrates as time runs down in their win over Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) and his team during the second} half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas State extends winning streak to 5 games with an 81-73 victory over No. 16 Kansas
David N’Guessan scored 20 points and Kansas State beat No. 16 Kansas 81-73 for its fifth straight win, including three against ranked opponents.
 
Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket next to guard L.J. Cryer (4) during double overtime against Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
J’Wan Roberts scores 24 and No. 7 Houston downs No. 12 Kansas 92-86 in double OT
J’Wan Roberts scored 24 points, including six in two overtime periods, and No. 7 Houston beat No. 12 Kansas 92-86. Roberts hit two free throws with 13.9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game.
 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) attempts to score as Kansas State guard Coleman Hawkins (33) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Dickinson scores 25, Mayo goes for 24 to lead No. 9 Kansas over Kansas St. 84-74
Hunter Dickinson had 25 points and Zeke Mayo scored 24 to lead No. 9 Kansas over Kansas State 84-74. Kansas built a big lead Saturday to start the game and then kept K-State at arm’s length. The Wildcats never got closer than six points.
 
Kansas guard Rylan Griffen, right, looks to shoot under pressure from Arizona State guard BJ Freeman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 11 Kansas shuts down Arizona State in 2nd half to win 74-55
Zeke Mayo scored 23 points and No. 11 Kansas held Arizona State to 13 in the second half of a 74-55 victory.
 
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye (43) reacts as Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright (49) is congratulated by teammates after making a game-winning field goal as time expires in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal
Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
 
DJ Giddens runs for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to lead Kansas State over Cincinnati 41-15
DJ Giddens rushed for 143 yards, on just 15 carries, with two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Cincinnati 41-15. Kansas State (8-3, 5-3 Big 12) snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory.
 
Kansas forward KJ Adams (24) dunks the ball as Oakland guard Jayson Woodrich, bellow, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 1 Kansas beats Oakland 78-57 as Storr scores 16 off the bench
AJ Storr had a season-high 16 points off the bench and three starters also reached double figures as No. 1 Kansas easily handled Oakland 78-57.
 
Kansas running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (9) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Jamison Patton (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Devin Neal sets Kansas career rushing records in 45-36 victory over No. 17 Cyclones
Devin Neal ran for 116 yards and two scores and became Kansas’ all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a 45-36 win over No. 17 Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium.
 
Kansas head coach Bill Self, left, speaks with his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hunter Dickinson returns for No. 1 Kansas in season opener
Hunter Dickinson was back on the court for No. 1 Kansas. His next game is going to be a more difficult challenge. Dickinson missed two exhibition games because of a minor injury.
 
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) attempts to get past Howard forward Miles Stewart (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mayo scores 19 as No. 1 Kansas beats Howard 87-57 in season-opener
Zeke Mayo, a grad transfer from South Dakota State, had 19 points in his Kansas debut and the top-ranked Jayhawks beat Howard 87-57 in the season-opener for both teams. Kansas led 46-19 at halftime and its biggest lead was 38 points.
 
Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) gets past Houston defensive back Jalen Emery (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jalon Daniels, Cobee Bryant lead Kansas past Houston 42-14 for first Big 12 victory
Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak with a 42-14 victory over Houston Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
 
Oklahoma State wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (1) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Avery Johnson’s 5 total TDs lead No. 23 Kansas State past No. 20 Oklahoma State, 42-20
Avery Johnson passed for three touchdowns and ran for two as No. 23 Kansas State routed No. 20 Oklahoma State 42-20 on Saturday.
 
San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos watches his RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos
The Kansas City Royals’ late-season losing streak stretched to five with a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, who got three hits from Heliot Ramos.
 
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