BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Hunter Renfroe homered, Martin Perez pitched two-run ball into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 in a game twice delayed by poor weather. First pitch was pushed back 41 minutes and umpires stopped play for 1 hour, 56 minutes in the middle of the sixth, but the teams managed to play nine innings. Perez allowed two runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out two. He allowed a homer to Salvador Pérez leading off the second. Pérez’s homer came during a 4-for-4 night. Mike Minor gave up five runs on seven hits over five innings.

BOSTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Hunter Renfroe homered, Martin Perez pitched two-run ball into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 in a game twice delayed by poor weather. First pitch was pushed back 41 minutes and umpires stopped play for 1 hour, 56 minutes in the middle of the sixth, but the teams managed to play nine innings. Perez allowed two runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out two. He allowed a homer to Salvador Pérez leading off the second. Pérez’s homer came during a 4-for-4 night. Mike Minor gave up five runs on seven hits over five innings.

Royals lose in rain delayed game

DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without fear of endangering their eligibility or putting their school in jeopardy of violating amateurism rules that have stood for decades.

The decision, expected for months as state after state passed laws intended to render NCAA rules moot on the topic, came on the eve of the market opening Thursday for athletes in a dozen states, including giants like Texas and Florida.

“This decision by the NCAA to adopt interim rules to allow college athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness is a step in the right direction as states begin enacting their own student athlete compensation laws," said Kansas Senator Jerry Moran. 

"However, this is not a long-term solution and further demonstrates that Congress must act to establish a consistent, federal standard on NIL. Creating a level playing field regarding student athlete protection and compensation through federal legislation will empower amateur athletes while maintaining the integrity of college sports that we all know and love.”

In February, Sen. Moran introduced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/2/sen-moran-introduces-bill-to-establish-a-federal-standard-for-student-athletes-to-receive-compensation-for-their-name-image-and-likeness" target="_blank">Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act of 2021</a>&nbsp;to establish a consistent, federal standard to allow student athletes greater control of their NIL.

“This is an important day for college athletes since they all are now able to take advantage of name, image and likeness opportunities,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said.

The decision effectively suspends NCAA restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances. it applies to all three divisions or some 460,000 athletes.

The NCAA will also allow athletes to enter into agreements with agents, though all athletes are expected to keep their school informed of any and all NIL arrangements. The NCAA said schools are responsible “for determining whether those activities are consistent with state law.”

The NCAA had hoped to have broad NIL rules in place months ago, but that process bogged down, as did efforts on Capitol Hill to have Congress pass a law addressing the issue. Emmert said the NCAA will continue to push for a federal law to “provide clarity on a national level.”

The NCAA was forced to seek a temporary solution rather than have athletes in some states eligible for compensation while others were not.&nbsp;<a href="https://businessofcollegesports.com/tracker-name-image-and-likeness-legislation-by-state/" target="_blank">More than 10 states have laws set to go into effect</a>&nbsp;Thursday that would have undercut or simply declared inert existing NCAA rules regarding NIL earnings.

Without NCAA action, athletes in some states could be making money without putting their college eligibility in jeopardy while their counterparts in other states could be in danger of breaking NCAA rules.

The NCAA’s stopgap measure comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the association in a case involving education-related benefits. That 9-0 ruling is expected to impact issues related to compensation for athletes.

While the NCAA has been fighting court battles and debating rules for compensation for years, the sudden pivot is jarring, if not perfectly clear on how it will affect recruiting and competitive balance.

For now, the NCAA has largely left the issue in the hands of more than 1,100 member schools.

“The current environment — both legal and legislative — prevents us from providing a more permanent solution and the level of detail student-athletes deserve,” Emmert said.

In a letter to member schools last week, Emmert stressed the high court still puts authority to govern college sports in the hands of the association. However, he warned schools that “existing and new rules are subject to antitrust analysis and we should expect continued litigation., particularly in the area of ‘play for pay.’”

The NCAA said the temporary policy addresses “play for pay” and the continued ban on improper inducements tied to choosing a school.

“The new policy preserves the fact college sports are not pay-for-play,” said Division II Presidents Council chair Sandra Jordan, chancellor at the University of South Carolina-Aiken. “It also reinforces key principles of fairness and integrity across the NCAA and maintains rules prohibiting improper recruiting inducements.”

DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without fear of endangering their eligibility or putting their school in jeopardy of violating amateurism rules that have stood for decades.The decision, expected for months as state after state passed laws intended to render NCAA rules moot on the topic, came on the eve of the market opening Thursday for athletes in a dozen states, including giants like Texas and Florida.“This decision by the NCAA to adopt interim rules to allow college athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness is a step in the right direction as states begin enacting their own student athlete compensation laws," said Kansas Senator Jerry Moran. "However, this is not a long-term solution and further demonstrates that Congress must act to establish a consistent, federal standard on NIL. Creating a level playing field regarding student athlete protection and compensation through federal legislation will empower amateur athletes while maintaining the integrity of college sports that we all know and love.”In February, Sen. Moran introduced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/2/sen-moran-introduces-bill-to-establish-a-federal-standard-for-student-athletes-to-receive-compensation-for-their-name-image-and-likeness" target="_blank">Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act of 2021</a>&nbsp;to establish a consistent, federal standard to allow student athletes greater control of their NIL.“This is an important day for college athletes since they all are now able to take advantage of name, image and likeness opportunities,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said.The decision effectively suspends NCAA restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances. it applies to all three divisions or some 460,000 athletes.The NCAA will also allow athletes to enter into agreements with agents, though all athletes are expected to keep their school informed of any and all NIL arrangements. The NCAA said schools are responsible “for determining whether those activities are consistent with state law.”The NCAA had hoped to have broad NIL rules in place months ago, but that process bogged down, as did efforts on Capitol Hill to have Congress pass a law addressing the issue. Emmert said the NCAA will continue to push for a federal law to “provide clarity on a national level.”The NCAA was forced to seek a temporary solution rather than have athletes in some states eligible for compensation while others were not.&nbsp;<a href="https://businessofcollegesports.com/tracker-name-image-and-likeness-legislation-by-state/" target="_blank">More than 10 states have laws set to go into effect</a>&nbsp;Thursday that would have undercut or simply declared inert existing NCAA rules regarding NIL earnings.Without NCAA action, athletes in some states could be making money without putting their college eligibility in jeopardy while their counterparts in other states could be in danger of breaking NCAA rules.The NCAA’s stopgap measure comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the association in a case involving education-related benefits. That 9-0 ruling is expected to impact issues related to compensation for athletes.While the NCAA has been fighting court battles and debating rules for compensation for years, the sudden pivot is jarring, if not perfectly clear on how it will affect recruiting and competitive balance.For now, the NCAA has largely left the issue in the hands of more than 1,100 member schools.“The current environment — both legal and legislative — prevents us from providing a more permanent solution and the level of detail student-athletes deserve,” Emmert said.In a letter to member schools last week, Emmert stressed the high court still puts authority to govern college sports in the hands of the association. However, he warned schools that “existing and new rules are subject to antitrust analysis and we should expect continued litigation., particularly in the area of ‘play for pay.’”The NCAA said the temporary policy addresses “play for pay” and the continued ban on improper inducements tied to choosing a school.“The new policy preserves the fact college sports are not pay-for-play,” said Division II Presidents Council chair Sandra Jordan, chancellor at the University of South Carolina-Aiken. “It also reinforces key principles of fairness and integrity across the NCAA and maintains rules prohibiting improper recruiting inducements.”___

History: NCAA clears way for student athlete compensation

BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice, the second to break a sixth-inning tie, as the Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5. Kiké Hernández led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bobby Dalbec also homered and Renfroe had a two-run shot in the fourth as Boston came back after falling behind 5-1. It was Renfroe’s 13th career multihomer game. The victory was Boston’s fourth straight, following a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. It was also the team's major league-leading 26th come-from-behind win.

BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe homered twice, the second to break a sixth-inning tie, as the Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5. Kiké Hernández led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bobby Dalbec also homered and Renfroe had a two-run shot in the fourth as Boston came back after falling behind 5-1. It was Renfroe’s 13th career multihomer game. The victory was Boston’s fourth straight, following a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. It was also the team's major league-leading 26th come-from-behind win.

Royals fall to Red Sox

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Royals fans will have the opportunity to get free game tickets when they get vaccinated against COVID-19 Wednesday.

The Royals are participating in the MLB’s “Vaccinate at the Plate” initiative, which offers game tickets as incentives for getting vaccinated. On June 30, fans can get vaccinated at Price Chopper Pharmacies or the Blue KC Gate at Kauffman Stadium from 3 to 8 pm and receive two vouchers for tickets to select 2021 regular-season games. Additional tickets will also be available for purchase at 50% off.

Pre-registration is recommended; walk-in appointments will be offered depending on availability. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/royals/community/vaccinate" target="_blank">here&nbsp;</a>to register.

By WIBW's Marissa VentrelliTOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Royals fans will have the opportunity to get free game tickets when they get vaccinated against COVID-19 Wednesday.The Royals are participating in the MLB’s “Vaccinate at the Plate” initiative, which offers game tickets as incentives for getting vaccinated. On June 30, fans can get vaccinated at Price Chopper Pharmacies or the Blue KC Gate at Kauffman Stadium from 3 to 8 pm and receive two vouchers for tickets to select 2021 regular-season games. Additional tickets will also be available for purchase at 50% off.Pre-registration is recommended; walk-in appointments will be offered depending on availability. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/royals/community/vaccinate" target="_blank">here&nbsp;</a>to register.

Royals fans can get free tickets for receiving COVID-19 vaccine

The Junction City Brigade defeated the Hays Larks 5-1 in summer collegiate baseball Monday evening in Hays.

The Brigade play at the Midwest A's Tuesday night.

The Junction City Brigade defeated the Hays Larks 5-1 in summer collegiate baseball Monday evening in Hays.The Brigade play at the Midwest A's Tuesday night.

Brigade pick up a road win

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - For one final time, Kansas graduating seniors got to don their alma mater's colors on Saturday evening. All-Stars from all levels across the state participated in the 48th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, with teams divided into east and west.&nbsp;

Representing Junction City, Quarterback Andrew Khoury lead the West squad to a 14-0 victory.&nbsp;

"It was such a cool experience," said Khoury. "The football game was awesome. It was cool being around a bunch of stud players and being around the best in Kansas."&nbsp;

Khoury delivered a touchdown pass to Ty Sides of Phillipsburg on the first possession of the game for the west team. Sides would go on to be named MVP of the west, thanks to a five catch, 126 yard performance in the charity game.&nbsp;

Khoury said after the fact that it reminded him of several plays as a Blue Jay where he would deliver a short pass to a teammate and they would make a move for a score.

Ironically enough, it was his own coach that drew up the play.&nbsp;

Junction City Head Coach Randall Zimmerman&nbsp; was the offensive coordinator and play-caller for the west team in the 2021 Shrine Bowl, allowing him the opportunity to call in one last TD for his star quarterback.

Highlights aside, Khoury said the best part of the whole week, was learning the reason behind the game itself.

"The best part about Hutchinson would probably be learning about the Shriners organization, and meeting some of the Shriners kids," said Khoury.&nbsp;

The Kansas Shrine Bowl raises money for the Shriners Hospitals for children, and the game has been played since 1974. According to the Shrine Bowl website, the organization has raised over $2.5 million for the hospital.&nbsp;

Khoury currently plans on attending the University of Kansas to study finance, but says its still possible he hasn't played his final game of football.&nbsp;

"If something comes up and I like it, I'm definitely going to look into it," he said.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. - For one final time, Kansas graduating seniors got to don their alma mater's colors on Saturday evening. All-Stars from all levels across the state participated in the 48th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, with teams divided into east and west.&nbsp;Representing Junction City, Quarterback Andrew Khoury lead the West squad to a 14-0 victory.&nbsp;"It was such a cool experience," said Khoury. "The football game was awesome. It was cool being around a bunch of stud players and being around the best in Kansas."&nbsp;Khoury delivered a touchdown pass to Ty Sides of Phillipsburg on the first possession of the game for the west team. Sides would go on to be named MVP of the west, thanks to a five catch, 126 yard performance in the charity game.&nbsp;Khoury said after the fact that it reminded him of several plays as a Blue Jay where he would deliver a short pass to a teammate and they would make a move for a score.Ironically enough, it was his own coach that drew up the play.&nbsp;Junction City Head Coach Randall Zimmerman&nbsp; was the offensive coordinator and play-caller for the west team in the 2021 Shrine Bowl, allowing him the opportunity to call in one last TD for his star quarterback.Highlights aside, Khoury said the best part of the whole week, was learning the reason behind the game itself."The best part about Hutchinson would probably be learning about the Shriners organization, and meeting some of the Shriners kids," said Khoury.&nbsp;The Kansas Shrine Bowl raises money for the Shriners Hospitals for children, and the game has been played since 1974. According to the Shrine Bowl website, the organization has raised over $2.5 million for the hospital.&nbsp;Khoury currently plans on attending the University of Kansas to study finance, but says its still possible he hasn't played his final game of football.&nbsp;"If something comes up and I like it, I'm definitely going to look into it," he said.&nbsp;

Junction City's Khoury reflects on Shrine Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo homered again, Jordan Lyles pitched seven strong innings after getting bumped from the rotation for one start, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep with a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The last-place Rangers have won three consecutive games for the first time since sweeping Houston at home from May 21-23. Whit Merrifield had an RBI single among three hits as the Royals lost their fifth straight on a 10-game trip. Lyles allowed seven hits, all singles, in his longest outing this year.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo homered again, Jordan Lyles pitched seven strong innings after getting bumped from the rotation for one start, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep with a 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The last-place Rangers have won three consecutive games for the first time since sweeping Houston at home from May 21-23. Whit Merrifield had an RBI single among three hits as the Royals lost their fifth straight on a 10-game trip. Lyles allowed seven hits, all singles, in his longest outing this year.

Royals fall to Texas

Gus Freeman laced a hit to right-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning, knocking in Price Allman and Dalton Nelson with the tying and winning runs in a 4-3 victory for the Junction City Brigade over the Topeka Golden Giants Saturday night at Rathert Field. Freeman ended the game with two singles and two walks. He also scored one run.

The Brigade rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to get the victory.&nbsp;

In an earlier game Saturday evening at Rathert Field the Brigade also defeated the Golden Giants 4-0.&nbsp;

Junction City will host the Lawrence Travelers Thursday and Saturday nights of next week at Rathert Field.

Gus Freeman laced a hit to right-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning, knocking in Price Allman and Dalton Nelson with the tying and winning runs in a 4-3 victory for the Junction City Brigade over the Topeka Golden Giants Saturday night at Rathert Field. Freeman ended the game with two singles and two walks. He also scored one run.The Brigade rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to get the victory.&nbsp;In an earlier game Saturday evening at Rathert Field the Brigade also defeated the Golden Giants 4-0.&nbsp;Junction City will host the Lawrence Travelers Thursday and Saturday nights of next week at Rathert Field.

Brigade get a walk-off win in the ninth inning

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Gibson had a season-high 10 strikeouts, Joey Gallo hit two massive home runs and the Texas Rangers have won consecutive games for the first time in more than a month. Gallo matched his career high with five RBIs in the 8-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He hit a three-run homer 451 feet in the fourth inning, and added a two-run shot in the eighth that went 445 feet. Gibson is 6-0 after allowing only two singles and a walk in his seven innings. The Rangers hadn't won back-to-back games since a three-game sweep of Houston from May 20-22.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Gibson had a season-high 10 strikeouts, Joey Gallo hit two massive home runs and the Texas Rangers have won consecutive games for the first time in more than a month. Gallo matched his career high with five RBIs in the 8-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He hit a three-run homer 451 feet in the fourth inning, and added a two-run shot in the eighth that went 445 feet. Gibson is 6-0 after allowing only two singles and a walk in his seven innings. The Rangers hadn't won back-to-back games since a three-game sweep of Houston from May 20-22.

Texas shuts out Kansas City 8-0

ST. JOSEPH, MO. —After a temporary relocation to Kansas City last year due to COVID-19, the Kansas City Chiefs have announced that their Training Camp will return to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph this July.

The camp will be open to fans again, as this marks the Chiefs' 11th year of training camp at Missouri Western.

"The energy and excitement of Training Camp will be another welcome sign that we are returning to normal. It will set the stage for an exciting and engaging fall semester," said Missouri Western president Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy in a release.

The Chiefs also announced dates and times for all practices, which start on Wednesday, July 28 and conclude on Wednesday, August 18.

Nearly all training camp practices will be free to the public. Missouri Western will charge a $5 admission fee on three practice days – July 30, July 31 and August 8. There will be a $5 parking fee each of those days, and cash will be accepted for that.

All training camp tickets must be reserved in advance through the Chiefs Kingdom Rewards program at www.chiefskingdomrewards.com. Due to heightened demand, attendance at daily practice will be limited to provide the best fan experience.

Fans without Chiefs Kingdom Rewards accounts who wish to reserve Training Camp tickets can sign up for free at www.chiefskingdomrewards.com.

Ticket reservation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7. Fans can reserve a maximum of four tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices.

All tickets are mobile entry only. Due to NFL protocols, no autographs are allowed this year.

The Chiefs will host two free, exclusive Season Ticket Member Days that won't be open to the public. Those will be July 28 and August 10. Parking will be free on both of those days.

Additional camp details will be communicated to ticket holders via email in the weeks leading up to training camp. All ticket reservations and purchases are subject to the Chiefs ticket terms found at www.chiefs.com/tickets/terms/.

Per Missouri Western policy, all parking and paid admission date ticket sales are final.

All practice times and dates are subject to change and all practices will be on the Mosaic Training Fields.

All practices, except for the final day of camp, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. If practice is moved indoors due to poor conditions, it will be closed to the general public and fans will notified beforehand.

Chiefs Training Camp Dates and Times

Wednesday, July 28 Practice – 9:15 a.m.&nbsp; -Exclusive Season Ticket Member Day presented by GEHA (Not Open to Public)

Thursday, July 29 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -First Practice Open to the Public

Friday, July 30 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -$5 Admission Fee

Saturday, July 31 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -$5 Admission Fee

Friday, Aug. 6 Practice – 9:15 a.m. - Chiefs Alumni Day, Gatorade Junior Training Camp

Tuesday, Aug. 10 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -Exclusive Season Ticket Member Day presented by GEHA (Not Open to Public)

Saturday, Aug. 14 Preseason Game No. 1 – Chiefs at 49ers – 7:30 p.m. CT

Wednesday, Aug. 18 Practice – 8:15 a.m. - Military Appreciation Day presented by GEHA – Final Camp Practice

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>ST. JOSEPH, MO. —After a temporary relocation to Kansas City last year due to COVID-19, the Kansas City Chiefs have announced that their Training Camp will return to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph this July.The camp will be open to fans again, as this marks the Chiefs' 11th year of training camp at Missouri Western."The energy and excitement of Training Camp will be another welcome sign that we are returning to normal. It will set the stage for an exciting and engaging fall semester," said Missouri Western president Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy in a release.The Chiefs also announced dates and times for all practices, which start on Wednesday, July 28 and conclude on Wednesday, August 18.Nearly all training camp practices will be free to the public. Missouri Western will charge a $5 admission fee on three practice days – July 30, July 31 and August 8. There will be a $5 parking fee each of those days, and cash will be accepted for that.All training camp tickets must be reserved in advance through the Chiefs Kingdom Rewards program at www.chiefskingdomrewards.com. Due to heightened demand, attendance at daily practice will be limited to provide the best fan experience.Fans without Chiefs Kingdom Rewards accounts who wish to reserve Training Camp tickets can sign up for free at www.chiefskingdomrewards.com.Ticket reservation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7. Fans can reserve a maximum of four tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices.All tickets are mobile entry only. Due to NFL protocols, no autographs are allowed this year.The Chiefs will host two free, exclusive Season Ticket Member Days that won't be open to the public. Those will be July 28 and August 10. Parking will be free on both of those days.Additional camp details will be communicated to ticket holders via email in the weeks leading up to training camp. All ticket reservations and purchases are subject to the Chiefs ticket terms found at www.chiefs.com/tickets/terms/.Per Missouri Western policy, all parking and paid admission date ticket sales are final.All practice times and dates are subject to change and all practices will be on the Mosaic Training Fields.All practices, except for the final day of camp, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. If practice is moved indoors due to poor conditions, it will be closed to the general public and fans will notified beforehand.Chiefs Training Camp Dates and TimesWednesday, July 28 Practice – 9:15 a.m.&nbsp; -Exclusive Season Ticket Member Day presented by GEHA (Not Open to Public)Thursday, July 29 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -First Practice Open to the PublicFriday, July 30 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -$5 Admission FeeSaturday, July 31 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -$5 Admission FeeSunday, Aug. 1 No PracticeMonday, Aug. 2 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 3 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Wednesday, Aug. 4 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Thursday, Aug. 5 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Friday, Aug. 6 Practice – 9:15 a.m. - Chiefs Alumni Day, Gatorade Junior Training CampSaturday, Aug. 7 No PracticeSunday, Aug. 8 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Family Fun Day -- $5 Admission FeeMonday, Aug. 9 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 10 Practice – 9:15 a.m. -Exclusive Season Ticket Member Day presented by GEHA (Not Open to Public)Wednesday, Aug. 11 No PracticeThursday, Aug. 12 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Friday, Aug. 13 No PracticeSaturday, Aug. 14 Preseason Game No. 1 – Chiefs at 49ers – 7:30 p.m. CTSunday, Aug. 15 No PracticeMonday, Aug. 16 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 17 Practice – 9:15 a.m.Wednesday, Aug. 18 Practice – 8:15 a.m. - Military Appreciation Day presented by GEHA – Final Camp Practice

Chiefs training camp officially returning to St. Joseph

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State will travel to Oxford, Mississippi to take on Ole Miss in the ninth annual Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday, January 29, 2022, as ESPN and the two conferences announced the matchups for the annual series on Wednesday morning (June 23).

It will mark the sixth meeting with the Rebels on the hardwood, including the third in the Big 12/SEC Challenge (2013, 2016) and the first at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, which was built in 2016.

SEC reclaimed the Challenge series, 5-4, in 2021, as one game (Texas at Kentucky) was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols. The Big 12 still owns a 44-35 (.557) advantage in the all-time series with four wins (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019). The two leagues tied for the second time in 2020 with five wins each.

ESPN will provide coverage of all games on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU with start times and complete television information to be released later.

“The Challenge series has been a great success for both leagues with competitive games year-in, year-out,” said head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber. “The winning conference always comes down to one of the last few games played and 2022 should be no exception.

“Ole Miss is a quality non-conference opponent for us, led by a veteran head coach in&nbsp;Kermit Davis, and will be yet another road challenge that already includes Nebraska and Wichita State and the Hall of Fame Classic (Arkansas, Cincinnati and Illinois) on a neutral court in Kansas City. This is a great opportunity for our team.”

K-State is 3-5 all-time in the Challenge series and will attempt to win a road game for the first time after all three wins have come at home (Ole Miss in 2013 and 2016 and Georgia in 2018). The Wildcats will also be looking to snap a 3-game skid against SEC foes after dropping games to Texas A&amp;M (2019 and 2021) and Alabama (2020).

Two of K-State’s three all-time wins in the Challenge series have come against Ole Miss, but this will be the first meeting in Oxford since a 60-46 loss in the inaugural matchup on December 5, 2000. The Wildcats posted their first win (61-58) against the Rebels as well as the first in the Challenge series on December 5, 2013 at home before earning another home victory (69-64) on January 30, 2016.

Overall, Ole Miss leads the all-time series, 3-2, including 1-0 at home. The Rebels won the first three meetings in the series, including a sweep of a home-and-home series during the 2000-01 and 2001-02 season and an 86-74 victory in the quarterfinals of the Puerto Rico Tipoff on November 20, 2009.

Led by veteran head coach&nbsp;Kermit Davis, who sports more than 500 wins in stops at Texas A&amp;M, Idaho, Middle Tennessee State and Ole Miss, the Rebels return seven lettermen, including a pair of starters in rising senior&nbsp;Jarkel Joiner&nbsp;(12.0 ppg.) and junior&nbsp;Luis Rodriguez&nbsp;(7.6 ppg., 6.3 rpg.), from a team that posted a 16-12 overall record, including a 10-8 mark in the SEC, and advanced to the NIT in 2020-21.

Davis and his coaching staff added seven newcomers for 2021-22, including transfers&nbsp;Jaemyn Brakefield&nbsp;(Duke),&nbsp;Nysier Brooks&nbsp;(Miami, Fla.) and&nbsp;Tye Fagan&nbsp;(Georgia) to go with four incoming freshmen.

<a>K-State is set to return four of its top-5 scorers, including super senior&nbsp;Mike McGuirl&nbsp;and rising sophomores&nbsp;Davion Bradford,&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack, for the 2021-22 season. The only Wildcat senior in 2020-21, McGuirl led the team in assists (3.6 apg.) and steals (1.0 spg.) and was second in scoring (11.8 ppg.) while starting all 29 games. The freshman trio of Bradford, Miguel and Pack combined to average 25.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 2020-21, as Pack (12.7 ppg.) became the first true freshman to lead the team in scoring since 2013-14. Three newcomers – senior&nbsp;Mark Smith&nbsp;(Missouri), junior&nbsp;Markquis Lowell&nbsp;(Little Rock) and sophomore&nbsp;Ismael Massoud&nbsp;(Wake Forest) – have been added to the roster to go along with a pair of incoming freshmen in&nbsp;Maximus Edwards&nbsp;and&nbsp;Logan Landers.</a>

Several aspects of the 2021-22 schedule have been announced, including the Hall of Fame Classic at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, non-conference road games at Nebraska and Wichita State and a home game with Marquette in the Big East/Big 12 Battle. The remainder of the non-conference schedule will be released when it becomes official.

Baylor at Alabama Missouri at Iowa State Kentucky at Kansas K-State at Ole Miss Oklahoma at Auburn Oklahoma State at Florida LSU at TCU Tennessee at Texas Mississippi State at Texas Tech&nbsp; West Virginia at Arkansas

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State will travel to Oxford, Mississippi to take on Ole Miss in the ninth annual Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday, January 29, 2022, as ESPN and the two conferences announced the matchups for the annual series on Wednesday morning (June 23).It will mark the sixth meeting with the Rebels on the hardwood, including the third in the Big 12/SEC Challenge (2013, 2016) and the first at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, which was built in 2016.SEC reclaimed the Challenge series, 5-4, in 2021, as one game (Texas at Kentucky) was cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols. The Big 12 still owns a 44-35 (.557) advantage in the all-time series with four wins (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019). The two leagues tied for the second time in 2020 with five wins each.ESPN will provide coverage of all games on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU with start times and complete television information to be released later.“The Challenge series has been a great success for both leagues with competitive games year-in, year-out,” said head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber. “The winning conference always comes down to one of the last few games played and 2022 should be no exception.“Ole Miss is a quality non-conference opponent for us, led by a veteran head coach in&nbsp;Kermit Davis, and will be yet another road challenge that already includes Nebraska and Wichita State and the Hall of Fame Classic (Arkansas, Cincinnati and Illinois) on a neutral court in Kansas City. This is a great opportunity for our team.”K-State is 3-5 all-time in the Challenge series and will attempt to win a road game for the first time after all three wins have come at home (Ole Miss in 2013 and 2016 and Georgia in 2018). The Wildcats will also be looking to snap a 3-game skid against SEC foes after dropping games to Texas A&amp;M (2019 and 2021) and Alabama (2020).Two of K-State’s three all-time wins in the Challenge series have come against Ole Miss, but this will be the first meeting in Oxford since a 60-46 loss in the inaugural matchup on December 5, 2000. The Wildcats posted their first win (61-58) against the Rebels as well as the first in the Challenge series on December 5, 2013 at home before earning another home victory (69-64) on January 30, 2016.Overall, Ole Miss leads the all-time series, 3-2, including 1-0 at home. The Rebels won the first three meetings in the series, including a sweep of a home-and-home series during the 2000-01 and 2001-02 season and an 86-74 victory in the quarterfinals of the Puerto Rico Tipoff on November 20, 2009.Led by veteran head coach&nbsp;Kermit Davis, who sports more than 500 wins in stops at Texas A&amp;M, Idaho, Middle Tennessee State and Ole Miss, the Rebels return seven lettermen, including a pair of starters in rising senior&nbsp;Jarkel Joiner&nbsp;(12.0 ppg.) and junior&nbsp;Luis Rodriguez&nbsp;(7.6 ppg., 6.3 rpg.), from a team that posted a 16-12 overall record, including a 10-8 mark in the SEC, and advanced to the NIT in 2020-21.Davis and his coaching staff added seven newcomers for 2021-22, including transfers&nbsp;Jaemyn Brakefield&nbsp;(Duke),&nbsp;Nysier Brooks&nbsp;(Miami, Fla.) and&nbsp;Tye Fagan&nbsp;(Georgia) to go with four incoming freshmen.<a>K-State is set to return four of its top-5 scorers, including super senior&nbsp;Mike McGuirl&nbsp;and rising sophomores&nbsp;Davion Bradford,&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack, for the 2021-22 season. The only Wildcat senior in 2020-21, McGuirl led the team in assists (3.6 apg.) and steals (1.0 spg.) and was second in scoring (11.8 ppg.) while starting all 29 games. The freshman trio of Bradford, Miguel and Pack combined to average 25.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 2020-21, as Pack (12.7 ppg.) became the first true freshman to lead the team in scoring since 2013-14. Three newcomers – senior&nbsp;Mark Smith&nbsp;(Missouri), junior&nbsp;Markquis Lowell&nbsp;(Little Rock) and sophomore&nbsp;Ismael Massoud&nbsp;(Wake Forest) – have been added to the roster to go along with a pair of incoming freshmen in&nbsp;Maximus Edwards&nbsp;and&nbsp;Logan Landers.</a>Several aspects of the 2021-22 schedule have been announced, including the Hall of Fame Classic at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, non-conference road games at Nebraska and Wichita State and a home game with Marquette in the Big East/Big 12 Battle. The remainder of the non-conference schedule will be released when it becomes official.Big 12 / SEC ChallengeBaylor at Alabama Missouri at Iowa State Kentucky at Kansas K-State at Ole Miss Oklahoma at Auburn Oklahoma State at Florida LSU at TCU Tennessee at Texas Mississippi State at Texas Tech&nbsp; West Virginia at Arkansas

K-State Travels to Ole Miss in Big 12/SEC Challenge

IRVING, Tex. - The Big 12 Conference and the Southeatern Conference announced its pairings for the 2022 edition of the Big 12/SEC Men's basketball Challenge Wednesday.&nbsp;

The following is the official release from the Big 12 Conference that can be viewed at <a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2021/6/22/2022-big-12-sec-mens-basketball-challenge-pairings-unveiled.aspx">Big12Sports.com</a>:

Pairings have been announced for the 2022 Big 12/SEC Men’s Basketball Challenge to be played on Saturday, January 29.&nbsp; The ninth annual event will consist of 10 games as every Big 12 member faces 10 programs from the Southeastern Conference. This will mark the seventh consecutive year for all games to be played in one day. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will combine to televise the contests. Big 12 teams are 44-35 (.557) in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Big 12 has a yearly Challenge record of 4-2-2 with wins in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019. One game was canceled in 2021 due to COVID. Ties occurred in 2017 and 2020. In case of a tie, the trophy stays with the conference that won it the previous season. Television designations and game times will be announced when available. 2022 Big 12/SEC Challenge – Saturday, January 29 Baylor&nbsp;at Alabama Missouri&nbsp;at Iowa State Kentucky&nbsp;at Kansas Kansas State&nbsp;at Ole Miss Oklahoma&nbsp;at Auburn Oklahoma State&nbsp;at Florida LSU&nbsp;at TCU Tennessee&nbsp;at Texas Mississippi State&nbsp;at Texas Tech&nbsp; West Virginia&nbsp;at Arkansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

IRVING, Tex. - The Big 12 Conference and the Southeatern Conference announced its pairings for the 2022 edition of the Big 12/SEC Men's basketball Challenge Wednesday.&nbsp;The following is the official release from the Big 12 Conference that can be viewed at <a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2021/6/22/2022-big-12-sec-mens-basketball-challenge-pairings-unveiled.aspx">Big12Sports.com</a>:Pairings have been announced for the 2022 Big 12/SEC Men’s Basketball Challenge to be played on Saturday, January 29.&nbsp; The ninth annual event will consist of 10 games as every Big 12 member faces 10 programs from the Southeastern Conference. This will mark the seventh consecutive year for all games to be played in one day. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will combine to televise the contests. Big 12 teams are 44-35 (.557) in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Big 12 has a yearly Challenge record of 4-2-2 with wins in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019. One game was canceled in 2021 due to COVID. Ties occurred in 2017 and 2020. In case of a tie, the trophy stays with the conference that won it the previous season. Television designations and game times will be announced when available. 2022 Big 12/SEC Challenge – Saturday, January 29 Baylor&nbsp;at Alabama Missouri&nbsp;at Iowa State Kentucky&nbsp;at Kansas Kansas State&nbsp;at Ole Miss Oklahoma&nbsp;at Auburn Oklahoma State&nbsp;at Florida LSU&nbsp;at TCU Tennessee&nbsp;at Texas Mississippi State&nbsp;at Texas Tech&nbsp; West Virginia&nbsp;at Arkansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Big 12/SEC Challenge pairings announced

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State junior&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;and sophomore&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;have been named Preseason All-Americans by Phil Steele, the publication announced. Brooks was named a second team punt returner, while Vaughn was a third team all-purpose player.

Additionally, the publication named Brooks a First Team Preseason All-Big 12 performer and Vaughn a second-team running back. Offensive lineman&nbsp;Josh Rivas&nbsp;was also named to the all-conference second team, while&nbsp;Cooper Beebe&nbsp;(offensive line),&nbsp;Randen Plattner&nbsp;(long snapper) were named to the third team. Fourth-team honorees included&nbsp;Malik Knowles&nbsp;(wide receiver),&nbsp;Noah Johnson&nbsp;(offensive line), incoming transfer&nbsp;Timmy Horne&nbsp;(defensive tackle),&nbsp;Khalid Duke&nbsp;(defensive end),&nbsp;Cody Fletcher&nbsp;(linebacker),&nbsp;Justin Gardner&nbsp;(cornerback),&nbsp;Jahron McPherson&nbsp;(safety) and&nbsp;Ty Zentner&nbsp;(punter).

A Third Team All-American by Phil Steele following the 2020 season, Brooks was a First Team All-Big 12 performer as a punt returner after averaging 23.7 yards per attempt, a mark that would have led the nation and be the best in school history if he had one more return to meet the NCAA required minimum. A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks set a school record with 189 punt-return yards and two touchdowns against Kansas en route to Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors. His two punt-return touchdowns were the most in Big 12 history for a conference game, while his 47.25-yard average against the Jayhawks was the highest by any player in the nation with at least four attempts since at least 1996.

Vaughn, who was an Honorable Mention All-American last year from Phil Steele and the True Freshman of the Year by 247Sports, led the Wildcats in rushing yards (642), receiving yards (434) and all-purpose yards (1,221) a year ago as he was also named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. The Round Rock, Texas, product was one of only three players in the nation to tally at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards on the year, joining fellow running backs Travis Etienne (Clemson) and Najee Harris (Alabama). He set the K-State freshman records for rushing yards, yards from scrimmage (1,076) and all-purpose yards, while he finished second in rushing touchdowns and third in receiving yards.

Season tickets are on sale for the 2021 campaign and start at just over $20 per game. Single-game tickets go on sale on Monday, July 12 for Ahearn Fund members and July 14 to the general public. Fans can order tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-statesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.k-statesports.com/tickets</a>, by phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at the main ticket office inside Bramlage Coliseum.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State junior&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;and sophomore&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;have been named Preseason All-Americans by Phil Steele, the publication announced. Brooks was named a second team punt returner, while Vaughn was a third team all-purpose player.Additionally, the publication named Brooks a First Team Preseason All-Big 12 performer and Vaughn a second-team running back. Offensive lineman&nbsp;Josh Rivas&nbsp;was also named to the all-conference second team, while&nbsp;Cooper Beebe&nbsp;(offensive line),&nbsp;Randen Plattner&nbsp;(long snapper) were named to the third team. Fourth-team honorees included&nbsp;Malik Knowles&nbsp;(wide receiver),&nbsp;Noah Johnson&nbsp;(offensive line), incoming transfer&nbsp;Timmy Horne&nbsp;(defensive tackle),&nbsp;Khalid Duke&nbsp;(defensive end),&nbsp;Cody Fletcher&nbsp;(linebacker),&nbsp;Justin Gardner&nbsp;(cornerback),&nbsp;Jahron McPherson&nbsp;(safety) and&nbsp;Ty Zentner&nbsp;(punter).A Third Team All-American by Phil Steele following the 2020 season, Brooks was a First Team All-Big 12 performer as a punt returner after averaging 23.7 yards per attempt, a mark that would have led the nation and be the best in school history if he had one more return to meet the NCAA required minimum. A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks set a school record with 189 punt-return yards and two touchdowns against Kansas en route to Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors. His two punt-return touchdowns were the most in Big 12 history for a conference game, while his 47.25-yard average against the Jayhawks was the highest by any player in the nation with at least four attempts since at least 1996.Vaughn, who was an Honorable Mention All-American last year from Phil Steele and the True Freshman of the Year by 247Sports, led the Wildcats in rushing yards (642), receiving yards (434) and all-purpose yards (1,221) a year ago as he was also named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. The Round Rock, Texas, product was one of only three players in the nation to tally at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards on the year, joining fellow running backs Travis Etienne (Clemson) and Najee Harris (Alabama). He set the K-State freshman records for rushing yards, yards from scrimmage (1,076) and all-purpose yards, while he finished second in rushing touchdowns and third in receiving yards.Season tickets are on sale for the 2021 campaign and start at just over $20 per game. Single-game tickets go on sale on Monday, July 12 for Ahearn Fund members and July 14 to the general public. Fans can order tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-statesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.k-statesports.com/tickets</a>, by phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at the main ticket office inside Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State’s Brooks, Vaughn Named Preseason All-Americans by Phil Steele

The Junction City Brigade and Sabetha Bravos battled for nearly four hours Tuesday night at Rathert Field before the Bravos pulled out a 9-8 win. The game included controversy.

Junction City rallied from an 8-4 deficit in the 7th inning to tie the contest. Later in the 8th a member of the Bravos Wilfredo Aguilar was called out in a play at home plate before the scoring the winning run in the top of the ninth inning.

Players and coaches became involved in heated discussions on the field during the latter part of the game and at one point Brigade General Manager Cecil Aska called in police to help restore order. Two uniformed officers arrived and talked to the involved parties over the right field fence before the game resumed.

At one point during the heated on-field discussions in the eighth inning an umpire informed a Bravos assistant coach that he was suspended for four games.

Aska plans to file a report with the Mid Plains League office.

The tension followed a game between the Bravos and Brigade Monday night in Sabetha that went 15 innings with Junction City coming out on top 4-3. In that contest the head coach for the Brigade and a player were both tossed out of the game.

The Junction City Brigade and Sabetha Bravos battled for nearly four hours Tuesday night at Rathert Field before the Bravos pulled out a 9-8 win. The game included controversy.Junction City rallied from an 8-4 deficit in the 7th inning to tie the contest. Later in the 8th a member of the Bravos Wilfredo Aguilar was called out in a play at home plate before the scoring the winning run in the top of the ninth inning.Players and coaches became involved in heated discussions on the field during the latter part of the game and at one point Brigade General Manager Cecil Aska called in police to help restore order. Two uniformed officers arrived and talked to the involved parties over the right field fence before the game resumed.At one point during the heated on-field discussions in the eighth inning an umpire informed a Bravos assistant coach that he was suspended for four games.Aska plans to file a report with the Mid Plains League office.The tension followed a game between the Bravos and Brigade Monday night in Sabetha that went 15 innings with Junction City coming out on top 4-3. In that contest the head coach for the Brigade and a player were both tossed out of the game.

Tempers flare at the Brigade game

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole’s strikeouts and spin rate dropped as he pitched for the first time since Major League Baseball’s crackdown on sticky substances, and the Kansas City Royals rallied off Jonathan Loiasiga for four runs in the eighth inning to beat the New York Yankees 6-5. 

Cole, among the pitchers under highest scrutiny as umpires regularly search pitchers this week for unauthorized grip enhancers, allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings, showing his usual velocity but without his explosive strikeout pitches. Luke Voit homered and tripled in his return from the injured list as the Yankees built a lead.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole’s strikeouts and spin rate dropped as he pitched for the first time since Major League Baseball’s crackdown on sticky substances, and the Kansas City Royals rallied off Jonathan Loiasiga for four runs in the eighth inning to beat the New York Yankees 6-5. Cole, among the pitchers under highest scrutiny as umpires regularly search pitchers this week for unauthorized grip enhancers, allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings, showing his usual velocity but without his explosive strikeout pitches. Luke Voit homered and tripled in his return from the injured list as the Yankees built a lead.

Royals defeat the Yankees in New York 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– After a freshman season that included being named 2020 Big 12 Freshman of the Year, K-State outside hitter&nbsp;Aliyah Carter&nbsp;was a unanimous selection onto the 2021 All-Big 12 Preseason Team, the league office revealed Tuesday.

Carter, who became just the second Big 12 Freshman of the Year in K-State history, was also tabbed 2020 AVCA Midwest Region Freshman of the Year in addition to her All-Big 12 First Team selection.

Carter led the Wildcats’ offense with 325 kills and 353.5 points. She eclipsed the 20-kill mark six times in her freshman season, setting the program’s single-match freshman record with 27 kills in a five-set match against Texas State on March 4.

A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Carter’s 4.11 kills per set and 4.47 points her set last season were the highest rates by a freshman in program history. Her kills-per-set average was the fourth-best mark by a Wildcat in the rally-scoring era (since 2001) and broke Cari Jensen’s freshman record of 4.00 that stood since 2000.

Carter was tabbed Big 12 Rookie of the Week on five occasions while being named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week once, as her six weekly accolades are a new single-season record for a Wildcat during the Big 12 era.

She was one of eight unanimous picks by the conference coaches to the 15-member preseason squad.

K-State opens the 2021 season on Friday, August 27 at the Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cats’ home opener is set for Thursday, September 9 against Ohio at Bramlage Coliseum and season tickets are now&nbsp;<a href="https://kstatesports.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=VB&amp;linkID=kansuse&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=" target="_blank">on sale</a>.

K-State (13-8, 10-6 Big 12) finished third in the Big 12 during the 2020 season, its highest conference finish since 2008.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– After a freshman season that included being named 2020 Big 12 Freshman of the Year, K-State outside hitter&nbsp;Aliyah Carter&nbsp;was a unanimous selection onto the 2021 All-Big 12 Preseason Team, the league office revealed Tuesday.Carter, who became just the second Big 12 Freshman of the Year in K-State history, was also tabbed 2020 AVCA Midwest Region Freshman of the Year in addition to her All-Big 12 First Team selection.Carter led the Wildcats’ offense with 325 kills and 353.5 points. She eclipsed the 20-kill mark six times in her freshman season, setting the program’s single-match freshman record with 27 kills in a five-set match against Texas State on March 4.A native of Dubuque, Iowa, Carter’s 4.11 kills per set and 4.47 points her set last season were the highest rates by a freshman in program history. Her kills-per-set average was the fourth-best mark by a Wildcat in the rally-scoring era (since 2001) and broke Cari Jensen’s freshman record of 4.00 that stood since 2000.Carter was tabbed Big 12 Rookie of the Week on five occasions while being named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week once, as her six weekly accolades are a new single-season record for a Wildcat during the Big 12 era.She was one of eight unanimous picks by the conference coaches to the 15-member preseason squad.K-State opens the 2021 season on Friday, August 27 at the Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cats’ home opener is set for Thursday, September 9 against Ohio at Bramlage Coliseum and season tickets are now&nbsp;<a href="https://kstatesports.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=VB&amp;linkID=kansuse&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=" target="_blank">on sale</a>.K-State (13-8, 10-6 Big 12) finished third in the Big 12 during the 2020 season, its highest conference finish since 2008.<figure>
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Carter Unanimous Selection to All-Big 12 Preseason Team

EUGENE, Ore. (WIBW) - Former University of Kansas track star Bryce Hoppel has punched his ticket to Tokyo.

Hoppel finished third in the 800m finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials Monday to qualify for the 2021 Olympics.

“I just had to give it everything I had,” Hoppel said after the race. “That wasn’t me out there, that was all my support. My family, my friends, my coaches, just everybody. I left it all out there. Glad to represent the incredible United States and just my family and everybody.”

Olympic bronze medalist Clayton Murphy took first with a time of 1:43.17, followed by NCAA champion Isaiah Jewett at 1:43.85.

Hoppel clocked in at 1:44.14 for the third and final Team USA spot.

“It’s just an incredible feeling,” Hoppel said. “These guys pushed the pace, and it couldn’t have been a better race.”

Donavan Brazier, reigning world champion and&nbsp;<a href="https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/02/08/donavan-brazier-allyson-felix-millrose-games/#:~:text=Donavan%20Brazier%20breaks%20U.S.%20800m%20record%20at%20Millrose%20Games" target="_blank">American record-holder</a>&nbsp;in the 800m, faltered in the final 200m to slip to eighth and miss the Olympic team.

By WIBW's Marleah CampbellEUGENE, Ore. (WIBW) - Former University of Kansas track star Bryce Hoppel has punched his ticket to Tokyo.Hoppel finished third in the 800m finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials Monday to qualify for the 2021 Olympics.“I just had to give it everything I had,” Hoppel said after the race. “That wasn’t me out there, that was all my support. My family, my friends, my coaches, just everybody. I left it all out there. Glad to represent the incredible United States and just my family and everybody.”Olympic bronze medalist Clayton Murphy took first with a time of 1:43.17, followed by NCAA champion Isaiah Jewett at 1:43.85.Hoppel clocked in at 1:44.14 for the third and final Team USA spot.“It’s just an incredible feeling,” Hoppel said. “These guys pushed the pace, and it couldn’t have been a better race.”Donavan Brazier, reigning world champion and&nbsp;<a href="https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/02/08/donavan-brazier-allyson-felix-millrose-games/#:~:text=Donavan%20Brazier%20breaks%20U.S.%20800m%20record%20at%20Millrose%20Games" target="_blank">American record-holder</a>&nbsp;in the 800m, faltered in the final 200m to slip to eighth and miss the Olympic team.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KUTrack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KUTrack</a>’s Bryce Hoppel is off to Tokyo with a 1:44.14 in the 800m! “That wasn’t me out there - that was all my support.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KUtrack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KUtrack</a> <a href="https://t.co/NU24yUaNCY">pic.twitter.com/NU24yUaNCY</a>&mdash; Marleah Campbell (@wibwMarleah) <a href="https://twitter.com/wibwMarleah/status/1407135413421096961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">YES!!! former KU runner <a href="https://twitter.com/BryceHoppel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BryceHoppel</a> will rep Team USA in the 800m at the Olympics! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamUSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamUSA</a>&mdash; Melissa Brunner (@Melissa_Brunner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Melissa_Brunner/status/1407134610807529478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

KU’s Bryce Hoppel qualifies for 2021 Olympics in 800-meter

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIBW) - Former Royals star Ben Zobrist is suing his pastor for having an affair with his wife, Julianna Zobrist, and defrauding his charity, Patriot Forward Charity.

According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-chicago-cubs-ben-zobrist-20210621-g5swvnnksjdibodm7dzhibocay-story.html" target="_blank">report from the Chicago Tribune</a>, Ben Zobrist, a former Royal and Chicago Cubs utility player, filed a lawsuit that accuses his former pastor of having sex with his wife Julianna and defrauding his charity foundation.

The Chicago Tribune said the lawsuit against Byron Yawn, CEO of Nashville area counseling firm Forrest Crain and Co., is looking for $6 million in punitive and compensatory damages through a jury trial.

According to the Tribune, the complaint filed on May 6 in Nashville Circuit Court accuses Yawn, who was acting as the Zobrists’ marriage counselor and executive director of Ben’s charity, “usurped the ministerial-counselor role, violated and betrayed the confidence entrusted to him by the plaintiff, breached his fiduciary duty owed to the plaintiff and deceitfully used his access as counselor to engage in an inappropriate sexual relationship with the plaintiff’s wife.”

The Tribune said Yawn’s attorney, Christopher Bellamy of Neal and Harwell, told the Tribune, “At the end of the day, a woman has the right to choose who she wants to be with. We’re in the middle of litigation, so I can’t really comment further at this point, but that’s what it boils down to.”

Bellamy also told the Tribune, “My client deserves his day in court and for the truth to be heard, and so we’re going to do that through the court process.”

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Zobrists started to attend Community Bible Church in Nashville in 2005, where Yawn had been a senior pastor for about two decades. It said Yawn began to serve as the couples’ pre-marital counselor in December of 2005.

“In addition, they later accepted the defendant’s invitation to officiate the public dedication of their three infant children,” according to the lawsuit.

According to reports, Ben Zobrist started counseling sessions with Yawn in 2007 and again in 2016 and 2017 when he experienced anxiety and depression.

The suit also says that Yawn began to have daily conversations with Julianna in August of 2018, then began to secretly pursue an intimate relationship with the married woman the following month.

The Chicago Tribune said Yawn worked for Ben’s charity at the time and proposed a budget that included a $36,000 annual salary for Yawn. Over the next few months, the Tribune said Yawn and Julianna began to work closely to develop the charity’s social media presence.

“(His) romantic involvement with Ms. Zobrist escalated in the spring of 2019, when he began meeting her for sex,” the suit states.

According to Zobrist, Julianna and Yawn, still serving as a counselor, continued their relationship in the spring of 2020 and kept the secret by using burner phones.

The Chicago Tribune said in February of 2019,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-spt-cubs-five-takeaways-20190218-story.html" target="_blank">Zobrist had an excused absence</a>&nbsp;to miss part of Cubs spring training. It said Zobrist explained during a Feb. 20 text exchange with Yawn that he could not go to Mesa, Ariz., for spring training.

“Was hoping to be at spring training but can’t leave yet. You should know that Jules told me she has spoken with a divorce lawyer twice,” Zobrist wrote. “I care too much about my marriage and family to be away during such a critical time.”

According to the Tribune, Yawn responded, “That’s heavy friend. Yawns love you and your family. Whatever you need. Whatever you need to do. Grace.”

In May of 2019, the Tribune said Yawn’s wife discovered his burner phone and contacted Ben the next day to inform him of what she believed to be an emotional affair. It said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-spt-ben-julianna-zobrist-divorce-20190515-story.html" target="_blank">Ben and Julianna both filed for divorce&nbsp;</a>in May of 2019 in Illinois and Tennessee. Ben took time off during that month to be with his family and did not return to the Cubs until September.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Zobrist forfeited the 2019 season and lost about $8 million while he tried to fix his marriage.

In June of 2020, the lawsuit said during divorce proceedings, Julianna acknowledged that she and Yawn had been in a sexual relationship for months and that she had lied about it to Ben.

The Tribune said Ben Zobrist also alleges that Yawn defrauded his charity for athletes. It said Yawn held various positions for the Patriot Forward Charity, which Zobrist founded to promote mental health among athletes and help them transition when their careers are finished.

In December of 2018, the Tribune said Yawn drafted his own job description as executive director. In the lawsuit, Zobrist alleges that he was tithing $10,000 per month to Yawn’s church and paid $10,000 - $15,000 to fund a pastoral trip for Yawn and his family.

In March of 2019, the Tribune said Patriot Forward Charity fired Yawn from his $3,500-per-month job as executive director, but he still somehow continued to fraudulently receive checks until May of 2019 and cashed them while knowing he had been fired.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Ben Zobrist suit wants damages for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, adding that Yawn’s actions should be considered outrageous conduct.

By Sarah Motter, WIBW TVCHICAGO, Ill. (WIBW) - Former Royals star Ben Zobrist is suing his pastor for having an affair with his wife, Julianna Zobrist, and defrauding his charity, Patriot Forward Charity.According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-chicago-cubs-ben-zobrist-20210621-g5swvnnksjdibodm7dzhibocay-story.html" target="_blank">report from the Chicago Tribune</a>, Ben Zobrist, a former Royal and Chicago Cubs utility player, filed a lawsuit that accuses his former pastor of having sex with his wife Julianna and defrauding his charity foundation.The Chicago Tribune said the lawsuit against Byron Yawn, CEO of Nashville area counseling firm Forrest Crain and Co., is looking for $6 million in punitive and compensatory damages through a jury trial.According to the Tribune, the complaint filed on May 6 in Nashville Circuit Court accuses Yawn, who was acting as the Zobrists’ marriage counselor and executive director of Ben’s charity, “usurped the ministerial-counselor role, violated and betrayed the confidence entrusted to him by the plaintiff, breached his fiduciary duty owed to the plaintiff and deceitfully used his access as counselor to engage in an inappropriate sexual relationship with the plaintiff’s wife.”The Tribune said Yawn’s attorney, Christopher Bellamy of Neal and Harwell, told the Tribune, “At the end of the day, a woman has the right to choose who she wants to be with. We’re in the middle of litigation, so I can’t really comment further at this point, but that’s what it boils down to.”Bellamy also told the Tribune, “My client deserves his day in court and for the truth to be heard, and so we’re going to do that through the court process.”According to the Chicago Tribune, the Zobrists started to attend Community Bible Church in Nashville in 2005, where Yawn had been a senior pastor for about two decades. It said Yawn began to serve as the couples’ pre-marital counselor in December of 2005.“In addition, they later accepted the defendant’s invitation to officiate the public dedication of their three infant children,” according to the lawsuit.According to reports, Ben Zobrist started counseling sessions with Yawn in 2007 and again in 2016 and 2017 when he experienced anxiety and depression.The suit also says that Yawn began to have daily conversations with Julianna in August of 2018, then began to secretly pursue an intimate relationship with the married woman the following month.The Chicago Tribune said Yawn worked for Ben’s charity at the time and proposed a budget that included a $36,000 annual salary for Yawn. Over the next few months, the Tribune said Yawn and Julianna began to work closely to develop the charity’s social media presence.“(His) romantic involvement with Ms. Zobrist escalated in the spring of 2019, when he began meeting her for sex,” the suit states.According to Zobrist, Julianna and Yawn, still serving as a counselor, continued their relationship in the spring of 2020 and kept the secret by using burner phones.The Chicago Tribune said in February of 2019,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-spt-cubs-five-takeaways-20190218-story.html" target="_blank">Zobrist had an excused absence</a>&nbsp;to miss part of Cubs spring training. It said Zobrist explained during a Feb. 20 text exchange with Yawn that he could not go to Mesa, Ariz., for spring training.“Was hoping to be at spring training but can’t leave yet. You should know that Jules told me she has spoken with a divorce lawyer twice,” Zobrist wrote. “I care too much about my marriage and family to be away during such a critical time.”According to the Tribune, Yawn responded, “That’s heavy friend. Yawns love you and your family. Whatever you need. Whatever you need to do. Grace.”In May of 2019, the Tribune said Yawn’s wife discovered his burner phone and contacted Ben the next day to inform him of what she believed to be an emotional affair. It said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-spt-ben-julianna-zobrist-divorce-20190515-story.html" target="_blank">Ben and Julianna both filed for divorce&nbsp;</a>in May of 2019 in Illinois and Tennessee. Ben took time off during that month to be with his family and did not return to the Cubs until September.According to the Chicago Tribune, Zobrist forfeited the 2019 season and lost about $8 million while he tried to fix his marriage.In June of 2020, the lawsuit said during divorce proceedings, Julianna acknowledged that she and Yawn had been in a sexual relationship for months and that she had lied about it to Ben.The Tribune said Ben Zobrist also alleges that Yawn defrauded his charity for athletes. It said Yawn held various positions for the Patriot Forward Charity, which Zobrist founded to promote mental health among athletes and help them transition when their careers are finished.In December of 2018, the Tribune said Yawn drafted his own job description as executive director. In the lawsuit, Zobrist alleges that he was tithing $10,000 per month to Yawn’s church and paid $10,000 - $15,000 to fund a pastoral trip for Yawn and his family.In March of 2019, the Tribune said Patriot Forward Charity fired Yawn from his $3,500-per-month job as executive director, but he still somehow continued to fraudulently receive checks until May of 2019 and cashed them while knowing he had been fired.According to the Chicago Tribune, the Ben Zobrist suit wants damages for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, adding that Yawn’s actions should be considered outrageous conduct.

Former Royals star Zobrist sues pastor for affair with wife, defrauding charity

Junction City defeated the Sabetha Bravos 4-3 Monday evening in Sabetha. The Brigade host the Bravos Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Rathert Field.

Junction City defeated the Sabetha Bravos 4-3 Monday evening in Sabetha. The Brigade host the Bravos Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Rathert Field.

Brigade defeat the Bravos in summer collegiate baseball

LOS ANGELES —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a member of the Kansas City Chiefs on felony charges after an arrest Sunday&nbsp; in Los Angeles.

Just before 9:30p.m. Sunday, police stopped a vehicle driven by <a href="https://www.chiefs.com/team/players-roster/frank-clark/">28-year-old Frank Clark</a> for an alleged code violation, according to online LAPD records.

Officers observed an Uzi in a bag in the vehicle and arrested Clark&nbsp;on a requested charge of a concealed firearm in a vehicle violation. He spent the night in jail and bonded out Monday afternoon.&nbsp;His lawyer says the gun belonged to a bodyguard, according to the Associated Press.

The case will be presented to the LA County Prosecutor's Office.

Clark is in his seventh season as defensive end from the University of Michigan and 2021 is his third season in Kansas City, according to his bio on the team website.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a member of the Kansas City Chiefs on felony charges after an arrest Sunday&nbsp; in Los Angeles.<figure>
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 </figure>Just before 9:30p.m. Sunday, police stopped a vehicle driven by <a href="https://www.chiefs.com/team/players-roster/frank-clark/">28-year-old Frank Clark</a> for an alleged code violation, according to online LAPD records.Officers observed an Uzi in a bag in the vehicle and arrested Clark&nbsp;on a requested charge of a concealed firearm in a vehicle violation. He spent the night in jail and bonded out Monday afternoon.&nbsp;His lawyer says the gun belonged to a bodyguard, according to the Associated Press.<figure>
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 </figure>The case will be presented to the LA County Prosecutor's Office.Clark is in his seventh season as defensive end from the University of Michigan and 2021 is his third season in Kansas City, according to his bio on the team website.

Update: KC Chiefs DE jailed for alleged weapons violation

BOSTON,&nbsp; June 21, 2021 –&nbsp;The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed that Purple &amp; Black, the Kansas State alumni team, has been admitted into TBT’s 64-team field. Purple &amp; Black will be competing in the Wichita Regional&nbsp;at&nbsp;Koch Arena&nbsp;from July 16-20.&nbsp;

This will be Purple &amp; Black’s first TBT appearance since 2019, when they lost in the first round to Team Colorado (Colorado alumni) in the first round of the Wichita Regional.

Purple &amp; Black is organized by former Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez (2009-13). Their current roster includes:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Curtis Kelly (2009-11)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Martavious Irving (2009-13)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas Gipson (2011-15)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D.J. Johnson (2012-17)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Justin Edwards (2014-16)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cartier Diarra (2017-20)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kamau Stokes (2015-19)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ron Freeman (2015-16)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trevor Gaskins (Ole Miss/Louisiana Tech)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marquis Addison (Missouri Southern State)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Moses Morgan (DePaul/Cal State Fullerton)

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvin Clark (Michigan State/St John’s.

The #7 seed Purple &amp; Black (Kansas State alumni) will take on #10 seed Omaha Blue Crew in the team’s first-round game on Friday, July 16 at 3 pm CT. If Purple &amp; Black advances to the second round, they will face the winner of Aftershocks (Wichita State alumni) and Ex-Pats (Patriot League) on Sunday, July 18 at 3 pm CT. The third and final game of the Wichita regional&nbsp;will take place on Tuesday, July 20. TV broadcast information will be announced soon.

Two teams will advance from each of TBT’s four regionals to compete in Championship Weekend in Dayton, Ohio at UD Arena. Quarterfinals games will be played on July 31, and semifinals on August 1. The TBT Championship game will be August 3, where one player will hit a shot during the Elam Ending to win his team $1 million.

For more information on Purple &amp; Black and tickets for this year’s TBT, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetournament.com/" target="_blank">TheTournament.com</a>.&nbsp;

BOSTON,&nbsp; June 21, 2021 –&nbsp;The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed that Purple &amp; Black, the Kansas State alumni team, has been admitted into TBT’s 64-team field. Purple &amp; Black will be competing in the Wichita Regional&nbsp;at&nbsp;Koch Arena&nbsp;from July 16-20.&nbsp;This will be Purple &amp; Black’s first TBT appearance since 2019, when they lost in the first round to Team Colorado (Colorado alumni) in the first round of the Wichita Regional.Purple &amp; Black is organized by former Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez (2009-13). Their current roster includes:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Curtis Kelly (2009-11)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Martavious Irving (2009-13)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas Gipson (2011-15)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D.J. Johnson (2012-17)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Justin Edwards (2014-16)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cartier Diarra (2017-20)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kamau Stokes (2015-19)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ron Freeman (2015-16)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trevor Gaskins (Ole Miss/Louisiana Tech)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marquis Addison (Missouri Southern State)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Moses Morgan (DePaul/Cal State Fullerton)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvin Clark (Michigan State/St John’s.The #7 seed Purple &amp; Black (Kansas State alumni) will take on #10 seed Omaha Blue Crew in the team’s first-round game on Friday, July 16 at 3 pm CT. If Purple &amp; Black advances to the second round, they will face the winner of Aftershocks (Wichita State alumni) and Ex-Pats (Patriot League) on Sunday, July 18 at 3 pm CT. The third and final game of the Wichita regional&nbsp;will take place on Tuesday, July 20. TV broadcast information will be announced soon.Two teams will advance from each of TBT’s four regionals to compete in Championship Weekend in Dayton, Ohio at UD Arena. Quarterfinals games will be played on July 31, and semifinals on August 1. The TBT Championship game will be August 3, where one player will hit a shot during the Elam Ending to win his team $1 million.For more information on Purple &amp; Black and tickets for this year’s TBT, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thetournament.com/" target="_blank">TheTournament.com</a>.&nbsp;

Kansas State Alumni Team Accepted into TBT’s 64-Team Field

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– Rising senior track and field athlete&nbsp;Chantoba Bright&nbsp;swept the women’s long jump and triple jump competitions at the Athletics Association of Guyana Senior Championships, which are currently being held at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora, Guyana.

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– Rising senior track and field athlete&nbsp;Chantoba Bright&nbsp;swept the women’s long jump and triple jump competitions at the Athletics Association of Guyana Senior Championships, which are currently being held at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora, Guyana.Bright, a native of Wismar, Linden in the country of Guyana, just completed her first season at K-State after transferring from UTEP. She enjoyed an impressive start to her Wildcat career in 2020-21, earning Second Team All-America honors in the long and triple jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships before narrowly missing out on qualifying in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.Bright opened the Championships on June 18 by crushing the competition by nearly 3 feet in the triple jump, shattering her previous personal-best in the event with a leap of 13.53m/44-04.75 (+1.1). She finished ahead of&nbsp;Natrina Hooper&nbsp;(12.61m/41-04.50) and&nbsp;Princess Brown&nbsp;(12.19m/40-00.00), who placed second and third, respectively.Bright’s mark moves her to fourth all-time in the outdoor triple jump in school history, surpassing her previous best of 13.29m/43-07.25 (+1.8) to finish fourth at the Big 12 Championship on May 16. It is the best mark by a Wildcat in the event since&nbsp;Shardia Lawrence&nbsp;set the school record of 13.99m/45-10.75 (+0.2) to win the NCAA Championship in 2019.Bright followed up that performance with a victory in the long jump on June 20, again winning decisively by nearly a foot with a leap of 6.28m/20-07.25 (+0.9). It was her third-best mark in the event this outdoor season. She defeated&nbsp;Ruth Sanmoogan&nbsp;(6.02m/19-09) and&nbsp;Toyan Raymond&nbsp;(5.82m/19-01.25).Bright earned Second Team All-America honors with top-15 performances in both the long and triple jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships, finishing 10th&nbsp;in the triple jump with a leap of 13.26m/43-06 and 15th&nbsp;in the long jump with a mark of 6.19m/20-03.75. She narrowly missed qualifying in the triple jump at the NCAA West Regional, finishing one spot out of the top-12 qualifying places in 13th&nbsp;with a mark of 13.19m/43-03.25. She earned fourth-place finishes in both events at the Big 12 Outdoor Championship.Guyana is a country of less than 800,000 people in the north mainland of South America.For the latest on K-State Track and Field follow @kstatesports and @KStateTFXC on Twitter or Kansas State Track &amp; Field/Cross Country on Facebook.