MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;One of the top returning defensive ends in the nation in 2020, Kansas State junior&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;has been named to the watch list for the 26th&nbsp;annual Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.

Hubert is the first Kansas State Wildcat to land on the watch list for the Bednarik Award – presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year – since&nbsp;D.J. Reed&nbsp;in 2017. He is the eighth player in school history to be considered for the award, which includes 1996 finalist&nbsp;Chris Canty&nbsp;and 2012 semifinalist&nbsp;Arthur Brown.

A 2019 First Team All-Big 12 performer, Hubert enters his junior season ranked 12th&nbsp;nationally among active players in career sacks per game (0.50) and 13th&nbsp;in career tackles for loss per game (0.91). Hubert, who earned votes for both the league’s defensive player and defensive lineman of the year awards last year, has recorded 11.5 sacks over his first two seasons, tied for the second most ever by a Wildcat prior to his junior campaign.

Hubert, a native of Topeka, Kansas, started 12 games last season with 33 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. He tied for second in the Big 12 in sacks and was 10th&nbsp;in TFLs. He tied his career high with 2.0 sacks against both Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, while he had a season-high for tackles and 1.5 TFLs in K-State’s win over No. 5 Oklahoma.

Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;One of the top returning defensive ends in the nation in 2020, Kansas State junior&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;has been named to the watch list for the 26th&nbsp;annual Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.Hubert is the first Kansas State Wildcat to land on the watch list for the Bednarik Award – presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year – since&nbsp;D.J. Reed&nbsp;in 2017. He is the eighth player in school history to be considered for the award, which includes 1996 finalist&nbsp;Chris Canty&nbsp;and 2012 semifinalist&nbsp;Arthur Brown.A 2019 First Team All-Big 12 performer, Hubert enters his junior season ranked 12th&nbsp;nationally among active players in career sacks per game (0.50) and 13th&nbsp;in career tackles for loss per game (0.91). Hubert, who earned votes for both the league’s defensive player and defensive lineman of the year awards last year, has recorded 11.5 sacks over his first two seasons, tied for the second most ever by a Wildcat prior to his junior campaign.Hubert, a native of Topeka, Kansas, started 12 games last season with 33 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. He tied for second in the Big 12 in sacks and was 10th&nbsp;in TFLs. He tied his career high with 2.0 sacks against both Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, while he had a season-high for tackles and 1.5 TFLs in K-State’s win over No. 5 Oklahoma.RYAN LACKEYAssistant Athletics Director for Communications

Wyatt Hubert is named to the Bednarick Award watch list

Catfish anglers from multiple states will travel to Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan on Aug. 29 for a King Kat Tournament Trail qualifier event.&nbsp;&nbsp;Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes.

Teams may consist of one to three anglers but limit are based on a two-person team.&nbsp;Early registration can be accomplished on the King Kat website at https://www.kingkatusa.com/Tournament_Registration.cfm. Teams may also enter by calling (502) 384-5924 or by entering at the mandatory pre-tournament seminar on the night before the tournament begins. Late entries are subject to a $25.00 late fee.

Participating anglers must be a member of the King Kat Association (KKA). Membership is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for spouse and youth memberships.&nbsp;

Anglers will sign up at registration, be given a copy of guidelines for social distancing which will apply during the coronavirus pandemic, be given a copy of the rules, and their weigh-in voucher. At that point, they will leave the registration site.

At the weigh-in, social distancing will be maintained in the weigh-in line and only allow a few teams at a time to be in the line. Other anglers can wait in vehicles and boats. All staff will be wearing face masks and officials encourage all anglers and spectators to do the same.

A pre-tournament seminar will be held the day before the tournament at Four Points by Sheraton. 530 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502. Only one member of a team may enter at a time to complete registration and receive their voucher.

Late Sign-in begins at 5:00 pm and runs to 7:00 pm. The normal National Sponsor Field Test Product Drawing and seminar will not be held due to the coronavirus.

The tournament weigh-in will be held at Wildcat Marina, 8220 Spillway Marina Rd beginning at 3:00 pm and anglers must be in the weigh-in line by 4:00 pm. Social distancing rules will be followed.

Host lodging is Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Dr. in Manhattan (785-539-5311). The number of rooms in the area may be limited. It is recommended that participants make their reservations early.

This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic Championship will be held October 30 – 31, 2020 on Milford Lake in Geary County. The Classic features a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes. The points race is set to payout $30,000 to the top 20 places based on competitor’s the top-five finishes.

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 </figure>Catfish anglers from multiple states will travel to Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan on Aug. 29 for a King Kat Tournament Trail qualifier event.&nbsp;&nbsp;Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes.Teams may consist of one to three anglers but limit are based on a two-person team.&nbsp;Early registration can be accomplished on the King Kat website at https://www.kingkatusa.com/Tournament_Registration.cfm. Teams may also enter by calling (502) 384-5924 or by entering at the mandatory pre-tournament seminar on the night before the tournament begins. Late entries are subject to a $25.00 late fee.Participating anglers must be a member of the King Kat Association (KKA). Membership is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for spouse and youth memberships.&nbsp;Anglers will sign up at registration, be given a copy of guidelines for social distancing which will apply during the coronavirus pandemic, be given a copy of the rules, and their weigh-in voucher. At that point, they will leave the registration site.At the weigh-in, social distancing will be maintained in the weigh-in line and only allow a few teams at a time to be in the line. Other anglers can wait in vehicles and boats. All staff will be wearing face masks and officials encourage all anglers and spectators to do the same.A pre-tournament seminar will be held the day before the tournament at Four Points by Sheraton. 530 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502. Only one member of a team may enter at a time to complete registration and receive their voucher.Late Sign-in begins at 5:00 pm and runs to 7:00 pm. The normal National Sponsor Field Test Product Drawing and seminar will not be held due to the coronavirus.The tournament weigh-in will be held at Wildcat Marina, 8220 Spillway Marina Rd beginning at 3:00 pm and anglers must be in the weigh-in line by 4:00 pm. Social distancing rules will be followed.Host lodging is Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Dr. in Manhattan (785-539-5311). The number of rooms in the area may be limited. It is recommended that participants make their reservations early.This year’s Cabela’s King Kat Classic Championship will be held October 30 – 31, 2020 on Milford Lake in Geary County. The Classic features a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes. The points race is set to payout $30,000 to the top 20 places based on competitor’s the top-five finishes.

King Kat Tournament Trail travels to Manhattan

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Beginning with a charity exhibition game in October, Kansas State will rekindle its men’s basketball rivalry against Wichita State with a four-game, regular-season series launching in the 2021-22 season, the schools announced on Friday (July 10).</a>

The teams, which last faced off in 2003, will first meet on Saturday, October 24 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita in a charity exhibition game to benefit organizations providing services for COVID-19 relief. Head coaches&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;of K-State and&nbsp;Gregg Marshall&nbsp;of Wichita State designated charities to benefit from proceeds raised through ticket sales for the game, including Konza United Way, Crisis Center, Inc., United Way of the Plains and the Wichita Children’s Home. Ticket information for the charity exhibition game will be released at a later date. The charity game has been approved by the NCAA.

The four-game, regular-season agreement calls off-campus at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita on December 5, 2021, where WSU will be designated home team, and at the newly renamed T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on December 22, 2023, with K-State serving as the home team. The Wildcats will host the Shockers on December 3, 2022 at Bramlage Coliseum and the series will wrap up with a game at Charles Koch Arena on December 7, 2024.

“We are excited about renewing the series with Wichita State,” said Weber. “Coach Marshall has built a great program in Wichita and this will be yet another opportunity for our players to play against the best.

“I want to thank WSU athletics director&nbsp;Darron Boatright, Coach Marshall and his staff as well as (Executive Associate AD)&nbsp;Casey Scott&nbsp;and (Director of Operations)&nbsp;Drew Speraw&nbsp;for their hard work in getting this series completed. This is a win-win for the schools, their fan bases and our state.”

The regular-season matchup in December 2021 will be the first meeting between the schools since a 54-50 win by K-State on December 10, 2003 at Bramlage Coliseum. The game at the T-Mobile Center in 2023 will be the first in a city other than Manhattan and Wichita, while the visit to Koch Arena in 2024 will be the first on the WSU campus since a 79-66 win by the Wildcats at then Levitt Arena on December 7, 2002.

TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Beginning with a charity exhibition game in October, Kansas State will rekindle its men’s basketball rivalry against Wichita State with a four-game, regular-season series launching in the 2021-22 season, the schools announced on Friday (July 10).</a>The teams, which last faced off in 2003, will first meet on Saturday, October 24 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita in a charity exhibition game to benefit organizations providing services for COVID-19 relief. Head coaches&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;of K-State and&nbsp;Gregg Marshall&nbsp;of Wichita State designated charities to benefit from proceeds raised through ticket sales for the game, including Konza United Way, Crisis Center, Inc., United Way of the Plains and the Wichita Children’s Home. Ticket information for the charity exhibition game will be released at a later date. The charity game has been approved by the NCAA.The four-game, regular-season agreement calls off-campus at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita on December 5, 2021, where WSU will be designated home team, and at the newly renamed T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on December 22, 2023, with K-State serving as the home team. The Wildcats will host the Shockers on December 3, 2022 at Bramlage Coliseum and the series will wrap up with a game at Charles Koch Arena on December 7, 2024.“We are excited about renewing the series with Wichita State,” said Weber. “Coach Marshall has built a great program in Wichita and this will be yet another opportunity for our players to play against the best.“I want to thank WSU athletics director&nbsp;Darron Boatright, Coach Marshall and his staff as well as (Executive Associate AD)&nbsp;Casey Scott&nbsp;and (Director of Operations)&nbsp;Drew Speraw&nbsp;for their hard work in getting this series completed. This is a win-win for the schools, their fan bases and our state.”The regular-season matchup in December 2021 will be the first meeting between the schools since a 54-50 win by K-State on December 10, 2003 at Bramlage Coliseum. The game at the T-Mobile Center in 2023 will be the first in a city other than Manhattan and Wichita, while the visit to Koch Arena in 2024 will be the first on the WSU campus since a 79-66 win by the Wildcats at then Levitt Arena on December 7, 2002.—www.kstatesports.com—TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

Charity exhibition and four game regular season series ahead for Kansas State - Wichita State 

BROOKLYN, N.Y.&nbsp;– Former Kansas State forward&nbsp;Michael Beasley&nbsp;has joined the Brooklyn Nets as a Substitute Player for the reminder of the 2019-20 NBA season, which is scheduled to resume later this month at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Beasley will playing for his eighth NBA franchise in a professional career that spans 11 seasons and includes stints with the Miami Heat (2008-10; 2013-15), Minnesota Timberwolves (2010-12), Phoenix Suns (2012-13), Houston Rockets (2015-16), Milwaukee Bucks (2016-17), New York Knicks (2017-18) and the L.A. Lakers (2018-19). He has played in 609 games in his NBA career, averaging 12.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting, including 34.9 percent from 3-point range, with 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.8 minutes per game.

Beasley will be returning to the NBA for the first time since February 2019, as he played in 26 games for the Lakers during the 2018-19 season. He most recently played professionally in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in 2019, averaging 22.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in helping the squad to the 2019 CBA Championship.

BROOKLYN, N.Y.&nbsp;– Former Kansas State forward&nbsp;Michael Beasley&nbsp;has joined the Brooklyn Nets as a Substitute Player for the reminder of the 2019-20 NBA season, which is scheduled to resume later this month at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.Beasley will playing for his eighth NBA franchise in a professional career that spans 11 seasons and includes stints with the Miami Heat (2008-10; 2013-15), Minnesota Timberwolves (2010-12), Phoenix Suns (2012-13), Houston Rockets (2015-16), Milwaukee Bucks (2016-17), New York Knicks (2017-18) and the L.A. Lakers (2018-19). He has played in 609 games in his NBA career, averaging 12.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting, including 34.9 percent from 3-point range, with 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.8 minutes per game.Beasley will be returning to the NBA for the first time since February 2019, as he played in 26 games for the Lakers during the 2018-19 season. He most recently played professionally in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in 2019, averaging 22.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in helping the squad to the 2019 CBA Championship.

Beasley returns to the NBA

The Big Ten Conference won’t play nonconference games in football or other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The league made the announcement on Thursday citing medical advice, but also added the caveat that that’s only “if the Conference is able to participate in fall sports.” The announcement came a day after the Ivy League Conference canceled sporting events until at least January.

The Big Ten Conference won’t play nonconference games in football or other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.The league made the announcement on Thursday citing medical advice, but also added the caveat that that’s only “if the Conference is able to participate in fall sports.” The announcement came a day after the Ivy League Conference canceled sporting events until at least January.

Big Ten won't play in nonconference games in the fall

The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football, leaving open the possibility of moving some seasons to the spring if the coronavirus pandemic is better controlled by then.

“We simply do not believe we can create and maintain an environment for intercollegiate athletic competition that meets our requirements for safety and acceptable levels of risk,” the Ivy League Council of Presidents said in a statement.

“We are entrusted to create and maintain an educational environment that is guided by health and safety considerations. There can be no greater responsibility — and that is the basis for this difficult decision.”

The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football, leaving open the possibility of moving some seasons to the spring if the coronavirus pandemic is better controlled by then.“We simply do not believe we can create and maintain an environment for intercollegiate athletic competition that meets our requirements for safety and acceptable levels of risk,” the Ivy League Council of Presidents said in a statement.“We are entrusted to create and maintain an educational environment that is guided by health and safety considerations. There can be no greater responsibility — and that is the basis for this difficult decision.”

Ivy League suspends fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic

In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals tonight announced their revised 60-game schedule for the 2020 regular season.

Opening Day is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. CT on Friday, July 24 at Progressive Field vs. the Cleveland Indians, to mark just the second time in the last six seasons in which Kansas City will open on the road. It will be the sixth time in Royals’ history in which they will open on a Friday, and the first since 2012. This will represent the latest Opening Day in Royals history, after the club played its&nbsp;earliest&nbsp;Opening Day last season on March 28. Their 2020 opener will mark the 300th&nbsp;day since the Royals last took the field in a regular season game on Sept. 29, 2019, when they closed out the season with a 5-4 walk-off win vs. Minnesota.

The Royals’ 2020 home opener is now scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT on Friday, July 31 vs. the Chicago White Sox, which will end a streak of 305 days without a regular season game at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City will play 60 games in 66 days this season, including 30 games at home and 30 on the road. Forty games (66.7%) will be played within the American League Central division, and the remaining 20 games will be played vs. the National League Central division.

The breakdown includes 10 games each vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox, Detroit and Minnesota. Kansas City will host three games vs. Cleveland, seven games vs. the Chicago White Sox, four games vs. Detroit and six games vs. Minnesota. The Royals will travel for seven games in Cleveland, three games at the Chicago White Sox, six games in Detroit and four games in Minnesota.

The Royals’ 20-game Interleague schedule will feature six games vs. their intrastate rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, including a three-game set at Busch Stadium from Aug. 24-26 and a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium from Sept. 21-23. They will host Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015, for a three-game series from Sept. 11-13, and will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park for the first time since 2018, for a three-game set from Sept. 18-20. The Royals will round out their Interleague schedule with four games each vs. the Reds and Cubs, including two games in Cincinnati from Aug. 11-12, followed by two games vs. the Reds in Kansas City from Aug. 18-19; and a home-and-home set vs. the Cubs, beginning with two games at Wrigley Field from Aug. 3-4, and concluding with two games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 5-6.

The Royals will play on just one national holiday this season, when they travel to Cleveland on Labor Day (Sept. 7).

Kansas City’s home games will feature weeknight first pitch times at 7:05 p.m. CT. Saturday home games will begin at 6:05 p.m. CT and Sunday home games will start at 1:05 p.m. The only two exceptions are on Thursday, Aug. 6, when the Royals will host the Chicago Cubs beginning at 6:15 p.m. CT, and on the final day of the regular season, Sunday, Sept. 27, when the Royals will host Detroit beginning at 2:05 p.m. CT.

The Royals will host two season-high seven-game homestands, from Aug. 31-Sept. 6 vs. Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox, and to close out the regular season from Sept. 21-27 vs. St. Louis and Detroit. Kansas City will open the schedule with a season-long seven-game road trip from July 24-30 at Cleveland and Detroit.&nbsp;The Royals will have two 17-day stretches without an off day, from July 24-Aug. 9 and Aug. 28-Sept. 13. They are scheduled for four off days in August (10th, 13th, 20th&nbsp;and 27th) and two in September (14th&nbsp;and 17th).

The game dates and times are subject to change.&nbsp;

In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals tonight announced their revised 60-game schedule for the 2020 regular season.Opening Day is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. CT on Friday, July 24 at Progressive Field vs. the Cleveland Indians, to mark just the second time in the last six seasons in which Kansas City will open on the road. It will be the sixth time in Royals’ history in which they will open on a Friday, and the first since 2012. This will represent the latest Opening Day in Royals history, after the club played its&nbsp;earliest&nbsp;Opening Day last season on March 28. Their 2020 opener will mark the 300th&nbsp;day since the Royals last took the field in a regular season game on Sept. 29, 2019, when they closed out the season with a 5-4 walk-off win vs. Minnesota.The Royals’ 2020 home opener is now scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT on Friday, July 31 vs. the Chicago White Sox, which will end a streak of 305 days without a regular season game at Kauffman Stadium.Kansas City will play 60 games in 66 days this season, including 30 games at home and 30 on the road. Forty games (66.7%) will be played within the American League Central division, and the remaining 20 games will be played vs. the National League Central division.The breakdown includes 10 games each vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox, Detroit and Minnesota. Kansas City will host three games vs. Cleveland, seven games vs. the Chicago White Sox, four games vs. Detroit and six games vs. Minnesota. The Royals will travel for seven games in Cleveland, three games at the Chicago White Sox, six games in Detroit and four games in Minnesota.The Royals’ 20-game Interleague schedule will feature six games vs. their intrastate rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, including a three-game set at Busch Stadium from Aug. 24-26 and a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium from Sept. 21-23. They will host Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015, for a three-game series from Sept. 11-13, and will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park for the first time since 2018, for a three-game set from Sept. 18-20. The Royals will round out their Interleague schedule with four games each vs. the Reds and Cubs, including two games in Cincinnati from Aug. 11-12, followed by two games vs. the Reds in Kansas City from Aug. 18-19; and a home-and-home set vs. the Cubs, beginning with two games at Wrigley Field from Aug. 3-4, and concluding with two games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 5-6.The Royals will play on just one national holiday this season, when they travel to Cleveland on Labor Day (Sept. 7).Kansas City’s home games will feature weeknight first pitch times at 7:05 p.m. CT. Saturday home games will begin at 6:05 p.m. CT and Sunday home games will start at 1:05 p.m. The only two exceptions are on Thursday, Aug. 6, when the Royals will host the Chicago Cubs beginning at 6:15 p.m. CT, and on the final day of the regular season, Sunday, Sept. 27, when the Royals will host Detroit beginning at 2:05 p.m. CT.The Royals will host two season-high seven-game homestands, from Aug. 31-Sept. 6 vs. Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox, and to close out the regular season from Sept. 21-27 vs. St. Louis and Detroit. Kansas City will open the schedule with a season-long seven-game road trip from July 24-30 at Cleveland and Detroit.&nbsp;The Royals will have two 17-day stretches without an off day, from July 24-Aug. 9 and Aug. 28-Sept. 13. They are scheduled for four off days in August (10th, 13th, 20th&nbsp;and 27th) and two in September (14th&nbsp;and 17th).The game dates and times are subject to change.&nbsp;

Royals announce revised 2020 regular season schedule

USD 475 took a break from conditioning and workouts/practices to evaluate the current situation in the community related to COVID-19 and ensure they were clear on expectations regarding any new procedure. They have announced via social media that they will resume summer conditioning and team workouts/practices starting Wednesday, July 8th for JCHS students and Thursday, July 9th for middle school students.

In addition to procedures that are already in place&nbsp; scroll&nbsp; will the following requirements will be added.

• All persons participating in summer conditioning and team workouts/practices must have a mask with them.  Please wear when entering any building.

• All persons working out in summer conditioning and team workouts/practices must wear a mask when social distancing of six feet cannot be maintained.  This is for both indoor and outdoor activities.

USD 475 will continue to work with the Geary County Health Department to ensure safety for all staff and participants in programs offered by USD 475.   

They encourage encourage everyone to continue to practice any and all requirements that have been put in place by local, state authorities to minimize the spread of COVID -19 in our community.

USD 475 took a break from conditioning and workouts/practices to evaluate the current situation in the community related to COVID-19 and ensure they were clear on expectations regarding any new procedure. They have announced via social media that they will resume summer conditioning and team workouts/practices starting Wednesday, July 8th for JCHS students and Thursday, July 9th for middle school students.In addition to procedures that are already in place&nbsp; scroll&nbsp; will the following requirements will be added.• All persons participating in summer conditioning and team workouts/practices must have a mask with them. Please wear when entering any building.• All persons working out in summer conditioning and team workouts/practices must wear a mask when social distancing of six feet cannot be maintained. This is for both indoor and outdoor activities.USD 475 will continue to work with the Geary County Health Department to ensure safety for all staff and participants in programs offered by USD 475. They encourage encourage everyone to continue to practice any and all requirements that have been put in place by local, state authorities to minimize the spread of COVID -19 in our community.

Junction City High School and Middle School student-athletes will resume workouts this week

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players have called off a threatened boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd.

The decision, announced on social media by several players, follows moves by the school to address diversity concerns.

“We appreciate the diligent work of our university and athletics administration as we work through these important issues,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Pbrooks124/status/1279083238640824320?s=20" target="_blank">according to the letter posted on Twitter</a>. “The plans and action items released Wednesday are great first steps in our goal of defeating hate and racism on our campus, and therefore, we have decided to return to workouts with our teammates.

“However, we know that this process is far from completed, and should it slow or diminish for any reason we would re-evaluate the situation and our options at that time.”

Kansas State players aren’t currently participating in any practices or workouts because team activities were suspended earlier this month after a coronavirus outbreak within the team. Summer workouts are expected to resume July 13.

Last week, one month after Floyd died when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on the Black handcuffed man’s neck, Kansas State student Jaden McNeil tweeted: “Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!”

Several football players immediately threatened to boycott if the university declined to take action, and basketball players and other athletes soon joined the push. On Saturday, the football team issued a formal statement calling on university President Richard Myers and other administrative staff to make meaningful changes to the campus culture.

The school responded Wednesday by launching a diversity and education fund. Among other initiatives, Kansas State also promised that athletes, coaches and staff would undergo mandatory diversity and inclusion training that includes monthly town hall sessions; redouble efforts to recruit applicants from diverse backgrounds for staff and coaching positions; utilize home games to support the Black Lives Matter movement; highlight Black History Month; and provide transportation to athletes to voting locations on Election Day.

“The university has committed to developing meaningful, measurable action plans with concrete steps,” Myers wrote in an open letter Wednesday. “These proposed steps take into account the reality that, as a governmental entity, we must operate within the law. There have been many calls for us to expel a student who posted racist messages on social media, and while these messages are disrespectful and abhorrent, we cannot violate the law.”

Football coach Chris Klieman, who is entering his second season, said he supported his players and that “I am excited to help every player unite for the solution now, so that we can come together stronger than ever. Black lives matter.”

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players have called off a threatened boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd.The decision, announced on social media by several players, follows moves by the school to address diversity concerns.“We appreciate the diligent work of our university and athletics administration as we work through these important issues,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Pbrooks124/status/1279083238640824320?s=20" target="_blank">according to the letter posted on Twitter</a>. “The plans and action items released Wednesday are great first steps in our goal of defeating hate and racism on our campus, and therefore, we have decided to return to workouts with our teammates.“However, we know that this process is far from completed, and should it slow or diminish for any reason we would re-evaluate the situation and our options at that time.”Kansas State players aren’t currently participating in any practices or workouts because team activities were suspended earlier this month after a coronavirus outbreak within the team. Summer workouts are expected to resume July 13.Last week, one month after Floyd died when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on the Black handcuffed man’s neck, Kansas State student Jaden McNeil tweeted: “Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!”Several football players immediately threatened to boycott if the university declined to take action, and basketball players and other athletes soon joined the push. On Saturday, the football team issued a formal statement calling on university President Richard Myers and other administrative staff to make meaningful changes to the campus culture.The school responded Wednesday by launching a diversity and education fund. Among other initiatives, Kansas State also promised that athletes, coaches and staff would undergo mandatory diversity and inclusion training that includes monthly town hall sessions; redouble efforts to recruit applicants from diverse backgrounds for staff and coaching positions; utilize home games to support the Black Lives Matter movement; highlight Black History Month; and provide transportation to athletes to voting locations on Election Day.“The university has committed to developing meaningful, measurable action plans with concrete steps,” Myers wrote in an open letter Wednesday. “These proposed steps take into account the reality that, as a governmental entity, we must operate within the law. There have been many calls for us to expel a student who posted racist messages on social media, and while these messages are disrespectful and abhorrent, we cannot violate the law.”Football coach Chris Klieman, who is entering his second season, said he supported his players and that “I am excited to help every player unite for the solution now, so that we can come together stronger than ever. Black lives matter.”

K-State football players end threat of boycott over Floyd tweet

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.

The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic. The 2021 game is set for Atlanta’s Truist Park, home to the Braves since 2017.

Because of the pandemic, opening day had already been delayed from March 26 to July 23 or 24.

“Once it became clear we were unable to hold this year’s All-Star festivities, we wanted to award the Dodgers with the next available All-Star Game, which is 2022,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

No date for the 2022 game has been announced, although Dodgers President Stan Kasten said it would take place in the third week of July.

This year will be the first time since 1945 that no game is held. Travel restrictions because of World War II kept the game scheduled for Boston’s Fenway Park and any player selections from taking place that year. It was pushed back to the next season.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic. The 2021 game is set for Atlanta’s Truist Park, home to the Braves since 2017.Because of the pandemic, opening day had already been delayed from March 26 to July 23 or 24.“Once it became clear we were unable to hold this year’s All-Star festivities, we wanted to award the Dodgers with the next available All-Star Game, which is 2022,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.No date for the 2022 game has been announced, although Dodgers President Stan Kasten said it would take place in the third week of July.This year will be the first time since 1945 that no game is held. Travel restrictions because of World War II kept the game scheduled for Boston’s Fenway Park and any player selections from taking place that year. It was pushed back to the next season.

MLB cancels All Star game for 2020

UNDATED (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the NFL will cut the preseason in half and push the start of exhibition play back a week to give players more time to get in shape. 

Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.

UNDATED (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the NFL will cut the preseason in half and push the start of exhibition play back a week to give players more time to get in shape. Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.

NFL to reduce the number of preseason games

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases. 

The Independent Accountability Resolution Process said Wednesday that a referral of the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self had been approved by the infractions referral committee. It is the first step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases. The Independent Accountability Resolution Process said Wednesday that a referral of the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self had been approved by the infractions referral committee. It is the first step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State is launching a diversity and education fund to address racial injustice after football players threatened a boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd. 

The school also said student-athletes, coaches and staff would undergo mandatory diversity and inclusion training that includes monthly town hall sessions. And it announced that it would provide transportation for athletes to voting locations on Election Day.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State is launching a diversity and education fund to address racial injustice after football players threatened a boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd. The school also said student-athletes, coaches and staff would undergo mandatory diversity and inclusion training that includes monthly town hall sessions. And it announced that it would provide transportation for athletes to voting locations on Election Day.

KSU will start a diversity and education fund

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half the 160 teams were in danger of failing without government assistance or private equity injections. 

The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues made the long-expected announcement. Pat O'Conner, the president of the governing body, O’Conner estimated 85-90% of revenue was related to ticket money, concessions, parking and ballpark advertising. 

The minors drew 41.5 million fans last year for 176 teams in 15 leagues.

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half the 160 teams were in danger of failing without government assistance or private equity injections. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues made the long-expected announcement. Pat O'Conner, the president of the governing body, O’Conner estimated 85-90% of revenue was related to ticket money, concessions, parking and ballpark advertising. The minors drew 41.5 million fans last year for 176 teams in 15 leagues.

Minor League baseball seasons are canceled

PHOENIX (AP) — Players like Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake and Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman say they're opting out of the upcoming 60-game season. The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some older coaches. 

Major League Baseball is lurching toward a late July start during the coronavirus crises and it's clear flexibility will be key. Teams and players are trying to prepare for the season while keeping everyone healthy, which has already proven to be difficult. The Philadelphia Phillies had an outbreak at their spring training facility earlier this month that showed how challenging the task will be.

PHOENIX (AP) — Players like Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake and Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman say they're opting out of the upcoming 60-game season. The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some older coaches. Major League Baseball is lurching toward a late July start during the coronavirus crises and it's clear flexibility will be key. Teams and players are trying to prepare for the season while keeping everyone healthy, which has already proven to be difficult. The Philadelphia Phillies had an outbreak at their spring training facility earlier this month that showed how challenging the task will be.

Plans change in mlb because of health issues 

The Junction City Blues defeated Clay Center, Dodge City and Rossville to win the championship of a four team tournament at Rathert Field over the weekend.

The Blues defeated Clay Center on Saturday. Coach Pat Stivers said on Sunday they defeated Dodge City 8-3 and Rossville 9-0. He noted that the contest with Dodge City was close. We kind of opened it up with our running game late in the innings, and had I thought some good from our kids and pulled the game out " 

Stivers added the Blues kept it going and overall it was a great weekend. " I think our kids got better. "

The Junction City Blues defeated Clay Center, Dodge City and Rossville to win the championship of a four team tournament at Rathert Field over the weekend.The Blues defeated Clay Center on Saturday. Coach Pat Stivers said on Sunday they defeated Dodge City 8-3 and Rossville 9-0. He noted that the contest with Dodge City was close. We kind of opened it up with our running game late in the innings, and had I thought some good from our kids and pulled the game out " Stivers added the Blues kept it going and overall it was a great weekend. " I think our kids got better. "

Blues capture a tournament championship

USD 475 has announced via social media that with the current increase in positive tests related to COVID-19 in and around the community and out of an abundance of caution, athletic facilities at all USD 475 campuses will be closed during the week of June 29th – July 3rd. 

Therefore, the District will NOT conduct on campus conditioning or team workouts/practices during the week of June 29th – July 3rd.

USD 475 has announced via social media that with the current increase in positive tests related to COVID-19 in and around the community and out of an abundance of caution, athletic facilities at all USD 475 campuses will be closed during the week of June 29th – July 3rd. Therefore, the District will NOT conduct on campus conditioning or team workouts/practices during the week of June 29th – July 3rd.

No conditioning or team workouts for USD 475 will occur this week

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions.”

The move that most players announced Saturday on social media follows a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd that prompted outrage on campus.

“We are demanding that Kansas State University put a policy in place that allows a student to be dismissed for displaying openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions toward a student or groups of students,” the players said in the letter they posted. “We have resolved that we cannot play, practice or meet until these demands are heard and actions taken. We love Kansas State, but we must stand together and protect all students moving forward.”

On Thursday, one month after Floyd, a Black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on his neck for nearly eight minutes, student Jaden McNeil tweeted, “Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!”

University officials&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9cbc7e6f1ea966a3ed52b19adbeee4ff">have said they are exploring their options</a>&nbsp;for action after the tweet. University President Richard Myers said Friday that “divisive statements do not represent for the values of our university.”

McNeil describes himself as the founder of a conservative group called America First Students, which Kansas State says is not currently registered on the campus because of a lack of membership. America First Students had already drawn the ire of students for past statements made by McNeil.

McNeil has previously said America First Students is a “mainstream, Christian, conservative organization that supports President Donald Trump.”

The statement from football players Saturday came a day after a pair of Kansas State basketball players and a handful of football players threatened a boycott if the university didn’t take action. A number of college athletes around the country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0499502808a6b4cfd68bf082928a59ec">have used their influence to push for social justice</a>&nbsp;since Floyd’s death.

Kansas State football players aren’t currently participating in any practices or workouts because team activities were suspended earlier this month after a coronavirus outbreak within the team. Summer workouts are expected to resume July 13.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are all Wildcats <a href="https://twitter.com/KState?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KState</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrideMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrideMonth</a> <a href="https://t.co/bQl7x5aRFO">pic.twitter.com/bQl7x5aRFO</a>&mdash; K-State Athletics (@kstatesports) <a href="https://twitter.com/kstatesports/status/1277229333082341377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The move that most players announced Saturday on social media follows a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd that prompted outrage on campus.“We are demanding that Kansas State University put a policy in place that allows a student to be dismissed for displaying openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions toward a student or groups of students,” the players said in the letter they posted. “We have resolved that we cannot play, practice or meet until these demands are heard and actions taken. We love Kansas State, but we must stand together and protect all students moving forward.”On Thursday, one month after Floyd, a Black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on his neck for nearly eight minutes, student Jaden McNeil tweeted, “Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!”University officials&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9cbc7e6f1ea966a3ed52b19adbeee4ff">have said they are exploring their options</a>&nbsp;for action after the tweet. University President Richard Myers said Friday that “divisive statements do not represent for the values of our university.”McNeil describes himself as the founder of a conservative group called America First Students, which Kansas State says is not currently registered on the campus because of a lack of membership. America First Students had already drawn the ire of students for past statements made by McNeil.McNeil has previously said America First Students is a “mainstream, Christian, conservative organization that supports President Donald Trump.”The statement from football players Saturday came a day after a pair of Kansas State basketball players and a handful of football players threatened a boycott if the university didn’t take action. A number of college athletes around the country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0499502808a6b4cfd68bf082928a59ec">have used their influence to push for social justice</a>&nbsp;since Floyd’s death.Kansas State football players aren’t currently participating in any practices or workouts because team activities were suspended earlier this month after a coronavirus outbreak within the team. Summer workouts are expected to resume July 13.___

K-State players announce boycott after student's Floyd tweet

The Junction City Blues defeated Clay Center in a tournament Saturday at Rathert Field. Junction City will play Dodge City in the tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday. Dodge City is currently 1-0 in the four team round robin competition.

Junction City will play Rossville as well on Sunday.&nbsp; That is a correction from a story which had Junction City playing Rossville on Saturday. The teams had not yet played. JC Post apologizes for the error.

The Junction City Blues defeated Clay Center in a tournament Saturday at Rathert Field. Junction City will play Dodge City in the tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday. Dodge City is currently 1-0 in the four team round robin competition.Junction City will play Rossville as well on Sunday.&nbsp; That is a correction from a story which had Junction City playing Rossville on Saturday. The teams had not yet played. JC Post apologizes for the error.

Blues go 1-0 in tournament play on Saturday

There were scheduled to be five teams in a round robin baseball tournament hosted by the Junction City Blues this weekend at Rathert Field. Now there are four. The Abilene Rebels will not be able to play in the tournament.

Abilene coach Billy Hansen via social media noted there was a recent possible COVID-19 exposure through the Abilene High School weights and conditioning program earlier this week. Most of the baseball players attend that program. It was recommended by the Dickinson County Health Officer that the baseball team not participate in the Junction City tournament. The coach noted that students and players who attend the weights and conditioning program are to quarantine until more is known once test test results are back from the state. In&nbsp; the meantime baseball activities are suspended.

The tournament was scheduled to go on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at Rathert Field. Now, with only four teams remaining, the games will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.

There were scheduled to be five teams in a round robin baseball tournament hosted by the Junction City Blues this weekend at Rathert Field. Now there are four. The Abilene Rebels will not be able to play in the tournament.Abilene coach Billy Hansen via social media noted there was a recent possible COVID-19 exposure through the Abilene High School weights and conditioning program earlier this week. Most of the baseball players attend that program. It was recommended by the Dickinson County Health Officer that the baseball team not participate in the Junction City tournament. The coach noted that students and players who attend the weights and conditioning program are to quarantine until more is known once test test results are back from the state. In&nbsp; the meantime baseball activities are suspended.The tournament was scheduled to go on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at Rathert Field. Now, with only four teams remaining, the games will only be played on Saturday and Sunday.

One team has to pull out of the Junction City baseball tournament

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas- JC Strong and JC Brigade Baseball Club will host an event to honor the Junction City community heroes. This event will take place on July 3rd at Rathert Field. It will feature family entertainment, live music, fireworks, food and beverages.

“Junction City is a community built on showcasing diversity and working through adversity,” JC Strong Board Member Terrah Stroda said. “This event, in addition to the JC Strong Benefit Run, will allow us to come together to celebrate and inspire one another to that end.”

JC Strong &amp; JC Brigade are proud to bring this event to Rathert Field to bring the community together after the struggles endured during this period of time. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission for this event is $3; ages 5 and under are free. Fee will be paid at the gate before entrance. Live music will be played by “Denims &amp; Lace”. The fireworks show by Bennett Fireworks will begin at 10:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

“We, as a board, felt it is a great opportunity to get our community together, have a great time and take a moment to show our appreciation to all of those that are helping work through these trying times,” Board Member Jeff Underhill said.

For those concerned about COVID-19, the event has been in coordination with the Health Department and has several action plans to keep the public safe.

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 </figure>JUNCTION CITY, Kansas- JC Strong and JC Brigade Baseball Club will host an event to honor the Junction City community heroes. This event will take place on July 3rd at Rathert Field. It will feature family entertainment, live music, fireworks, food and beverages.“Junction City is a community built on showcasing diversity and working through adversity,” JC Strong Board Member Terrah Stroda said. “This event, in addition to the JC Strong Benefit Run, will allow us to come together to celebrate and inspire one another to that end.”JC Strong &amp; JC Brigade are proud to bring this event to Rathert Field to bring the community together after the struggles endured during this period of time. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission for this event is $3; ages 5 and under are free. Fee will be paid at the gate before entrance. Live music will be played by “Denims &amp; Lace”. The fireworks show by Bennett Fireworks will begin at 10:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.“We, as a board, felt it is a great opportunity to get our community together, have a great time and take a moment to show our appreciation to all of those that are helping work through these trying times,” Board Member Jeff Underhill said.For those concerned about COVID-19, the event has been in coordination with the Health Department and has several action plans to keep the public safe.

JC Strong / JC Brigade presents Honoring Our Community Heroes

Blues baseball came out on the winning end of a doubleheader against the Topeka Junior team.

Junction City won the first game 14-3 and the second game 13-3 Tuesday night.

Blues baseball came out on the winning end of a doubleheader against the Topeka Junior team.Junction City won the first game 14-3 and the second game 13-3 Tuesday night.

Blues pick up two wins

St. Joseph—After much discussion over the past several months, the Kansas City Chiefs officially notified Missouri State University (MWSU) this week that they will be unable to hold their 2020 Training Camp at Missouri Western due to the NFL’s evolving policies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a statement from Josh Looney, vice president of intercollegiate athletics, Missouri Western State University.

Both MWSU and the Chiefs were very excited about the potential of our 11th training camp in St. Joseph this summer, but with health and safety a top priority surrounding the many facets of hosting an NFL Training Camp, the university understands and appreciate the need for caution. 

Fans in St. Joseph look forward to rooting on the defending Super Bowl champs throughout this coming season and welcoming them back to the MWSU campus in July 2021 and beyond.

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 </figure>St. Joseph—After much discussion over the past several months, the Kansas City Chiefs officially notified Missouri State University (MWSU) this week that they will be unable to hold their 2020 Training Camp at Missouri Western due to the NFL’s evolving policies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a statement from Josh Looney, vice president of intercollegiate athletics, Missouri Western State University.Both MWSU and the Chiefs were very excited about the potential of our 11th training camp in St. Joseph this summer, but with health and safety a top priority surrounding the many facets of hosting an NFL Training Camp, the university understands and appreciate the need for caution. Fans in St. Joseph look forward to rooting on the defending Super Bowl champs throughout this coming season and welcoming them back to the MWSU campus in July 2021 and beyond.

Chiefs won't hold training camp at Missouri Western this summer

&nbsp;Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. has announced&nbsp; that Major League Baseball anticipates beginning its 2020 regular season approximately one month from now, on July 23rd or July 24th.

The announcement follows confirmation that the MLB Players Association has accepted the health and safety protocols that will guide MLB’s return to play and that players will be able to report for training by July 1st.&nbsp;

MLB has submitted a 60-game regular season schedule for review by the Players Association. The proposed schedule will largely feature divisional play, with the remaining portion of each Club’s games against their opposite league’s corresponding geographical division (i.e., East vs. East, Central vs. Central and West vs. West), in order to mitigate travel. The vast majority of Major League Clubs are expected to conduct training at the ballparks in their primary home cities.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. has announced&nbsp; that Major League Baseball anticipates beginning its 2020 regular season approximately one month from now, on July 23rd or July 24th.The announcement follows confirmation that the MLB Players Association has accepted the health and safety protocols that will guide MLB’s return to play and that players will be able to report for training by July 1st.&nbsp;MLB has submitted a 60-game regular season schedule for review by the Players Association. The proposed schedule will largely feature divisional play, with the remaining portion of each Club’s games against their opposite league’s corresponding geographical division (i.e., East vs. East, Central vs. Central and West vs. West), in order to mitigate travel. The vast majority of Major League Clubs are expected to conduct training at the ballparks in their primary home cities.&nbsp;