By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Freddy Fermin followed a leadoff walk by Nick Pratto and a single by Matt Duffy with a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

The Royals nursed a 3-1 lead into the eighth, but the White Sox tied it with a two-out rally against Aroldis Chapman. Andrew Vaughn and pinch-hitter Carlos Pérez singled, and Luis Robert Jr. bounced a tying double off the chalk of the left-field line.

In the ninth, Pratto worked a walk off Reynaldo López (0-3) before Maikel Garcia struck out. Duffy followed with a single to right, and Fermin laid down a bunt just in front of the plate that allowed Pratto slide home without a tag at the plate.

Scott Barlow (1-2) pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the win.

The start of the game was delayed an hour by a steady rain that never fully abated, and that in turn created a conundrum for the grounds crew, which never seemed certain before first pitch whether it should be rolling up and stowing the tarp.

Turned out the pitchers handled the drizzle better than anyone.

The Royals' Brady Singer has been struggling most of the season, allowing 19 runs in 19 innings in his first four home starts. But the young right-hander showcased better command and execution while cutting through the White Sox lineup Thursday.

He gave up Vaughn's two-out single in the third but lasted six innings and departed with a 3-1 lead.

Mike Clevinger was sharp, too, though that was expected against Kansas City. The right-hander with the funky delivery — who twice got nailed with pitch-clock violations — was 9-0 with a 1.98 ERA over his first 14 games against the Royals.

While they never hit Clevinger hard, they did hit him enough. Michael Massey followed his first homer of the season Wednesday night with a two-out shot in the second, and the Royals got a leadoff single by Edward Oliveras and a walk from Pratto before a double by Garcia into the left-field corner gave Kansas City a 3-1 lead in the fourth.

Clevinger also left after six innings, allowing three hits and two walks.

The Royals welcomed hundreds of students for a wet but educational morning at Kauffman Stadium, and many stuck around through the rain delay for part of the game. The annual school day event was particularly special for first-year Royals manager Matt Quatraro, whose parents were both educators and whose wife is a teacher as well.

"There's so many good lessons for life in school," Quatraro said, "whether it's in the books or the other stuff."

Royals: OF Franmil Reyes chose free agency Thursday rather than go to Triple-A Omaha. He was designated for assignment after hitting just .186 with two homers and seven RBIs in 19 games for Kansas City.

White Sox: C Yasmani Grandal doubled in the second and singled in the third before leaving with right hamstring tightness. He was replaced by Seby Zavala. ... INF Jake Burger (strained left oblique) was beginning a rehab assignment Thursday night with Triple-A Charlotte. ... INF Yoán Moncada (lower back tightness) was not playing at Charlotte, raising the expectation that he would return to the White Sox on Friday. Chicago manager Pedro Grifol would only say it's a possibility.

The White Sox start a nine-game homestand with RHP Michael Kopech (1-3, 5.97 ERA) on the mound for Friday night's opener of a three-game set against Houston. The Royals head out on a nine-game trip but have not announced a starting pitcher for Friday night's opener of a three-game series in Milwaukee.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683843193176.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Nick Pratto beats the tag by Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala to score on a two-run double hit by Maikel Garcia during the fourth inning of the game Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Nick Pratto beats the tag by Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala to score on a two-run double hit by Maikel Garcia during the fourth inning of the game Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Freddy Fermin followed a leadoff walk by Nick Pratto and a single by Matt Duffy with a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.The Royals nursed a 3-1 lead into the eighth, but the White Sox tied it with a two-out rally against Aroldis Chapman. Andrew Vaughn and pinch-hitter Carlos Pérez singled, and Luis Robert Jr. bounced a tying double off the chalk of the left-field line.In the ninth, Pratto worked a walk off Reynaldo López (0-3) before Maikel Garcia struck out. Duffy followed with a single to right, and Fermin laid down a bunt just in front of the plate that allowed Pratto slide home without a tag at the plate.Scott Barlow (1-2) pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the win.The start of the game was delayed an hour by a steady rain that never fully abated, and that in turn created a conundrum for the grounds crew, which never seemed certain before first pitch whether it should be rolling up and stowing the tarp.Turned out the pitchers handled the drizzle better than anyone.The Royals' Brady Singer has been struggling most of the season, allowing 19 runs in 19 innings in his first four home starts. But the young right-hander showcased better command and execution while cutting through the White Sox lineup Thursday.He gave up Vaughn's two-out single in the third but lasted six innings and departed with a 3-1 lead.Mike Clevinger was sharp, too, though that was expected against Kansas City. The right-hander with the funky delivery — who twice got nailed with pitch-clock violations — was 9-0 with a 1.98 ERA over his first 14 games against the Royals.While they never hit Clevinger hard, they did hit him enough. Michael Massey followed his first homer of the season Wednesday night with a two-out shot in the second, and the Royals got a leadoff single by Edward Oliveras and a walk from Pratto before a double by Garcia into the left-field corner gave Kansas City a 3-1 lead in the fourth.Clevinger also left after six innings, allowing three hits and two walks.SCHOOL DAY AT THE KThe Royals welcomed hundreds of students for a wet but educational morning at Kauffman Stadium, and many stuck around through the rain delay for part of the game. The annual school day event was particularly special for first-year Royals manager Matt Quatraro, whose parents were both educators and whose wife is a teacher as well."There's so many good lessons for life in school," Quatraro said, "whether it's in the books or the other stuff."TRANSACTIONSRoyals: OF Franmil Reyes chose free agency Thursday rather than go to Triple-A Omaha. He was designated for assignment after hitting just .186 with two homers and seven RBIs in 19 games for Kansas City.TRAINER'S ROOMWhite Sox: C Yasmani Grandal doubled in the second and singled in the third before leaving with right hamstring tightness. He was replaced by Seby Zavala. ... INF Jake Burger (strained left oblique) was beginning a rehab assignment Thursday night with Triple-A Charlotte. ... INF Yoán Moncada (lower back tightness) was not playing at Charlotte, raising the expectation that he would return to the White Sox on Friday. Chicago manager Pedro Grifol would only say it's a possibility.UP NEXTThe White Sox start a nine-game homestand with RHP Michael Kopech (1-3, 5.97 ERA) on the mound for Friday night's opener of a three-game set against Houston. The Royals head out on a nine-game trip but have not announced a starting pitcher for Friday night's opener of a three-game series in Milwaukee.

Fermin's bunt in ninth gives Royals 4-3 win over White Sox

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –&nbsp;Kansas outside hitter Caroline Bien has been selected as one of 18 top junior volleyball players who will comprise the 2023 Women’s Under-21 (U21) National Training Team for USA Volleyball.

The team will train from May 14-21 at the Anaheim National Team Training Center. Twelve players will be chosen to compete at the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup on May 23-28 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

Bien was a standout for the Jayhawks last fall. Throughout the 2022 season, she appeared in 107 of 111 possible sets, starting all 29 matches. Bien ranked second on the team with 274 total kills, averaging 2.55 kills per set.

During her freshman campaign, she was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after also being selected as the AVCA Regional Freshman of the Year and the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Bien led the Jayhawks with 336 kills, an average of 2.95 per set, while finishing with an attack percentage of .216 for the season.

Bien was also a two-time Big 12 Rookie of the Week, earning the honor in back-to-back weeks in September 2021. She was named to the Pittsburgh All-Regional Team following her performance in the NCAA Tournament as she helped the Jayhawks to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history.

A native of Overland Park, Bien is one of six players on the U21 Training Team roster listed at the outside hitter position. This is the third USA Volleyball opportunity for Bien since coming to Kansas. She previously competed in last year’s U21 Training Camp in May, as well as the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Program in February 2022.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683842145209.jpeg" alt="Image courtesy <a href="http://kuathletics.com">kuathletics.com</a>" />
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 </figure>KU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –&nbsp;Kansas outside hitter Caroline Bien has been selected as one of 18 top junior volleyball players who will comprise the 2023 Women’s Under-21 (U21) National Training Team for USA Volleyball.The team will train from May 14-21 at the Anaheim National Team Training Center. Twelve players will be chosen to compete at the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup on May 23-28 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.Bien was a standout for the Jayhawks last fall. Throughout the 2022 season, she appeared in 107 of 111 possible sets, starting all 29 matches. Bien ranked second on the team with 274 total kills, averaging 2.55 kills per set.During her freshman campaign, she was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after also being selected as the AVCA Regional Freshman of the Year and the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Bien led the Jayhawks with 336 kills, an average of 2.95 per set, while finishing with an attack percentage of .216 for the season.Bien was also a two-time Big 12 Rookie of the Week, earning the honor in back-to-back weeks in September 2021. She was named to the Pittsburgh All-Regional Team following her performance in the NCAA Tournament as she helped the Jayhawks to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history.A native of Overland Park, Bien is one of six players on the U21 Training Team roster listed at the outside hitter position. This is the third USA Volleyball opportunity for Bien since coming to Kansas. She previously competed in last year’s U21 Training Camp in May, as well as the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Program in February 2022.

KU's Bien named to USA Volleyball U21 National Training Team

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer

Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2023 season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses while Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut on "Monday Night Football" against the Buffalo Bills.

Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs will host the Lions on Sept. 7 on "Thursday Night Football." The Lions finished 9-8 last season after a 1-6 start and knocked Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs with a 20-16 victory at Lambeau Field in the final regular-season game.

Mahomes, the two-time NFL MVP, led the Chiefs to a 38-35 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Fans will get their first look at Rodgers in his new green-and-white No. 8 Jets jersey when New York hosts Josh Allen and the Bills in an AFC East matchup on Sept. 11, according to early details released Thursday on this year's NFL schedule.

The NFL will release the full schedule on Thursday night.

Other games revealed Thursday include a rematch of the NFC championship game in Week 13. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 3. The Eagles knocked quarterback Brock Purdy out of the conference title game on their way to a dominant 31-7 win. Purdy had elbow surgery in the offseason but should be ready by the time the teams meet again.

Mahomes and the Chiefs will host AFC West rival Las Vegas in the early game on Christmas Day and the Dallas Cowboys will visit San Francisco on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 5.

The New England Patriots also announced seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will be honored at the team's home opener. Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, retired in February after spending the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On Wednesday, the NFL announced that Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London.

The Jaguars will host the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and visit the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Jaguars were set to play two designated home games in London in 2020 but the pandemic canceled those plans.

The NFL also announced dates for three other international games. The Tennessee Titans will host the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15. The Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium on Nov. 5. The New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 12, also in Frankfurt.

The league also revealed Wednesday that Rodgers and the Jets will host the Dolphins in the first Black Friday game on Nov. 24. The Eagles will host the New York Giants on Christmas Day and the Chiefs will host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of the AFC championship game in Week 17.

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football WriterPatrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2023 season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses while Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut on "Monday Night Football" against the Buffalo Bills.Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs will host the Lions on Sept. 7 on "Thursday Night Football." The Lions finished 9-8 last season after a 1-6 start and knocked Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs with a 20-16 victory at Lambeau Field in the final regular-season game.Mahomes, the two-time NFL MVP, led the Chiefs to a 38-35 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.Fans will get their first look at Rodgers in his new green-and-white No. 8 Jets jersey when New York hosts Josh Allen and the Bills in an AFC East matchup on Sept. 11, according to early details released Thursday on this year's NFL schedule.The NFL will release the full schedule on Thursday night.Other games revealed Thursday include a rematch of the NFC championship game in Week 13. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 3. The Eagles knocked quarterback Brock Purdy out of the conference title game on their way to a dominant 31-7 win. Purdy had elbow surgery in the offseason but should be ready by the time the teams meet again.Mahomes and the Chiefs will host AFC West rival Las Vegas in the early game on Christmas Day and the Dallas Cowboys will visit San Francisco on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 5.The New England Patriots also announced seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will be honored at the team's home opener. Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, retired in February after spending the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.On Wednesday, the NFL announced that Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London.The Jaguars will host the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and visit the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Jaguars were set to play two designated home games in London in 2020 but the pandemic canceled those plans.The NFL also announced dates for three other international games. The Tennessee Titans will host the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15. The Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium on Nov. 5. The New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 12, also in Frankfurt.The league also revealed Wednesday that Rodgers and the Jets will host the Dolphins in the first Black Friday game on Nov. 24. The Eagles will host the New York Giants on Christmas Day and the Chiefs will host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of the AFC championship game in Week 17.

NFL season kicks off with Chiefs hosting Lions; Rodgers on MNF

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

The Champions Indoor Football League has officially released their picks for week ten players of the week and the Liberty are right back in the mix thanks to another stellar performance by Travis Taylor.

The Liberty stalwart proved instrumental in Salina's 52-31 win over the Southwest Kansas Storm, as he collected a pair of monstrous sacks and a huge fumble recovery on the day.

With 10.5 sacks on the season, Taylor now leads the whole CIF, ranking second in tackles for good measure with 33.

The Liberty will be off this week for their bye but will return to the field for a home game against Sioux City on May 20th.

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616853961118.png" alt="Coverage of Liberty football is presented by Ryan Roofing" />
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 </figure>The Champions Indoor Football League has officially released their picks for week ten players of the week and the Liberty are right back in the mix thanks to another stellar performance by Travis Taylor.The Liberty stalwart proved instrumental in Salina's 52-31 win over the Southwest Kansas Storm, as he collected a pair of monstrous sacks and a huge fumble recovery on the day.With 10.5 sacks on the season, Taylor now leads the whole CIF, ranking second in tackles for good measure with 33.The Liberty will be off this week for their bye but will return to the field for a home game against Sioux City on May 20th.

Salina's Travis Taylor named CIF Defensive Player of the Week

WICHITA - Over the weekend the Blue Jay tennis team competed at the 6A Regional Tennis tournament.

Alex Matthews won his first two matches against opponents from Wichita Heights and Derby, reaching the semifinals of the singles bracket.

Matthews has qualified for the 6A State Tennis Tournament in Topeka, to be held this weekend. He finished the Regionals in 4th Place.&nbsp;

The Doubles team of Alan Leis and David Trammell split sets in the first round agains Derby, before losing in a 3rd set super-tiebreaker 12-10.&nbsp;

Also competing at Regionals, Chris Beers and Doubles team of Carl Baskerville and Nate Rollins, all played well, but dropped the first round matches.

Matthews will play&nbsp; in the 6A State Tennis Tournament on Friday at the Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka, with matches starting at 10am.

by BECKY GOFF JC Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683809104025.jpeg" alt="Alex Matthews, picture from USD 475" />
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 </figure>WICHITA - Over the weekend the Blue Jay tennis team competed at the 6A Regional Tennis tournament.Alex Matthews won his first two matches against opponents from Wichita Heights and Derby, reaching the semifinals of the singles bracket.Matthews has qualified for the 6A State Tennis Tournament in Topeka, to be held this weekend. He finished the Regionals in 4th Place.&nbsp;The Doubles team of Alan Leis and David Trammell split sets in the first round agains Derby, before losing in a 3rd set super-tiebreaker 12-10.&nbsp;Also competing at Regionals, Chris Beers and Doubles team of Carl Baskerville and Nate Rollins, all played well, but dropped the first round matches.Matthews will play&nbsp; in the 6A State Tennis Tournament on Friday at the Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka, with matches starting at 10am.

Blue Jays qualify singles player for State Tennis Tourney

By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Pratto homered and Brad Keller won for the first time in nearly a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night.

Keller (3-3), who leads the majors with 32 walks allowed, got into immediate trouble walking the first two batters he faced, but escaped first-inning damage with a double play and strikeout.

Gavin Sheets walked to lead off the second and scored on Hanser Alberto's single to left for the White Sox lone run off Keller.

Keller finished five innings, allowing one run on three hits and four walks, striking out four to earn his first win since April 12.

The Royals batted around in the first, collecting six hits, including Pratto's two-out RBI single, grabbing a 4-0 lead while forcing Lance Lynn (1-5) to toss 37 pitches in the inning.

Lynn surrendered seven runs on nine hits two walks, fanning four over five innings.

Pratto's homer, a two-run shot to right, gave Kansas City a 7-1 lead in the fifth.

Michael Massey opened the fourth with his first home run of the season and Edward Olivares opened the seventh with his third homer. Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino each produced three hits.

Four Royals relievers fanned seven over four scoreless innings.

Chicago had six hits, all singles. Luis Robert Jr. struck out four times, snapping an eight-game hitting streak.

White Sox OF Billy Hamilton was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 7 with a left hamstring strain.

White Sox RHP Nick Padilla was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, OF Jake Marisnick's contract was selected from Charlotte, and RHP Alexander Colomé was designated for assignment.

RHP Mike Clevinger (2-3, 4.84 ERA) will oppose RHP Brady Singer (2-4, 8.82) in Thursday's series finale.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683772730654.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Edward Olivares (14) celebrates with Nick Pratto after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Edward Olivares (14) celebrates with Nick Pratto after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By MARC BOWMAN Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Pratto homered and Brad Keller won for the first time in nearly a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night.Keller (3-3), who leads the majors with 32 walks allowed, got into immediate trouble walking the first two batters he faced, but escaped first-inning damage with a double play and strikeout.Gavin Sheets walked to lead off the second and scored on Hanser Alberto's single to left for the White Sox lone run off Keller.Keller finished five innings, allowing one run on three hits and four walks, striking out four to earn his first win since April 12.The Royals batted around in the first, collecting six hits, including Pratto's two-out RBI single, grabbing a 4-0 lead while forcing Lance Lynn (1-5) to toss 37 pitches in the inning.Lynn surrendered seven runs on nine hits two walks, fanning four over five innings.Pratto's homer, a two-run shot to right, gave Kansas City a 7-1 lead in the fifth.Michael Massey opened the fourth with his first home run of the season and Edward Olivares opened the seventh with his third homer. Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino each produced three hits.Four Royals relievers fanned seven over four scoreless innings.Chicago had six hits, all singles. Luis Robert Jr. struck out four times, snapping an eight-game hitting streak.TRAINER'S ROOMWhite Sox OF Billy Hamilton was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 7 with a left hamstring strain.TRANSACTIONSWhite Sox RHP Nick Padilla was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, OF Jake Marisnick's contract was selected from Charlotte, and RHP Alexander Colomé was designated for assignment.UP NEXTRHP Mike Clevinger (2-3, 4.84 ERA) will oppose RHP Brady Singer (2-4, 8.82) in Thursday's series finale.

Pratto, Massey, Olivares homer as Royals blast White Sox 9-1

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London this year.

The Jaguars will "host" the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and "visit" the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Jaguars were set to play two designated home games in London in 2020 but the pandemic canceled those plans.

"Hosting the Falcons at Wembley Stadium will be awesome only to be followed by playing on the road against the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium," Lawrence said in a statement. "I'm pumped for the experience and know the support from Duval will be strong at both games."

The Jaguars have played nine games in London, including a 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos last October in front of an NFL-record international crowd of 86,215 fans at Wembley Stadium. Under first-year coach Doug Pederson, who guided Philadelphia to a Super Bowl title in 2017, the Jaguars last year became the first team to win a playoff game after having the worst record the previous season.

The NFL also announced dates for three other international games.

The Tennessee Titans will "host" the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15. It'll be the second trip to London for the Titans.

"It's exciting to witness and play a role in the NFL's rise in popularity across the globe," Ravens president Sashi Brown said. "This is an incredible opportunity to play in front of and connect with Ravens fans in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe."

NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will "host" the Miami Dolphins in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium on Nov. 5. The New England Patriots will "host" the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 12, also in Frankfurt.

"We are thrilled to be headed to Frankfurt this fall to play the Dolphins," Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. "The Chiefs have a long history of helping to grow the game of football around the world, and we have been eagerly anticipating our chance to play in Germany."

The Patriots are 3-0 in international games while the Chiefs are 2-0.

"Germany has some of the most passionate sports fans in the world and has always been an international leader in enthusiasm for American football and the NFL," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said. "I'm thrilled to play a home game in this new market and to continue to build upon our team's long history and engagement with German fans. Our goal is to connect with fans at the local level and I look forward to expanding that fan base and fostering additional relationships and opportunities for partnership in Germany as well as Austria and Switzerland."

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Munich in the NFL's first regular-season game in Germany last season.

There will be no international game in Mexico in 2023 because of renovations taking place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The five international games in 2022 set record-breaking attendance and viewership. Each game was sold out with a total of 356,116 in attendance.

"We are excited to bring three games to London once again, a city with a huge love for the sport and a passionate fan base across the UK," said Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president, club business, major events and international. "We are also pleased to confirm that the two games in Germany will be played in Frankfurt, a city steeped in NFL heritage. We look forward to staging both games at Eintracht Frankfurt's Stadium, building on the incredible atmosphere experienced at last season's game in Munich."

The NFL's expansion to 17 regular-season games in 2021 gives teams a ninth home game in alternating seasons. Up to four of the teams from the conference whose teams are eligible for that ninth regular-season home game are designated to play a neutral-site international game each year.

The Jaguars host a game at Wembley Stadium as part of their multi-year commitment to playing in Britain.

"The addition of the road contest against Buffalo allows us to maximize the logistical efficiency of our travels to and from the United Kingdom, while maintaining a strong slate of games in our true home at TIAA Bank Field," Jaguars President Mark Lamping said in a statement.

AP Pro Football Writer Mark Long contributed to this report.

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football WriterTrevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London this year.The Jaguars will "host" the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and "visit" the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Jaguars were set to play two designated home games in London in 2020 but the pandemic canceled those plans."Hosting the Falcons at Wembley Stadium will be awesome only to be followed by playing on the road against the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium," Lawrence said in a statement. "I'm pumped for the experience and know the support from Duval will be strong at both games."The Jaguars have played nine games in London, including a 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos last October in front of an NFL-record international crowd of 86,215 fans at Wembley Stadium. Under first-year coach Doug Pederson, who guided Philadelphia to a Super Bowl title in 2017, the Jaguars last year became the first team to win a playoff game after having the worst record the previous season.The NFL also announced dates for three other international games.The Tennessee Titans will "host" the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15. It'll be the second trip to London for the Titans."It's exciting to witness and play a role in the NFL's rise in popularity across the globe," Ravens president Sashi Brown said. "This is an incredible opportunity to play in front of and connect with Ravens fans in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe."NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will "host" the Miami Dolphins in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt Stadium on Nov. 5. The New England Patriots will "host" the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 12, also in Frankfurt."We are thrilled to be headed to Frankfurt this fall to play the Dolphins," Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. "The Chiefs have a long history of helping to grow the game of football around the world, and we have been eagerly anticipating our chance to play in Germany."The Patriots are 3-0 in international games while the Chiefs are 2-0."Germany has some of the most passionate sports fans in the world and has always been an international leader in enthusiasm for American football and the NFL," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said. "I'm thrilled to play a home game in this new market and to continue to build upon our team's long history and engagement with German fans. Our goal is to connect with fans at the local level and I look forward to expanding that fan base and fostering additional relationships and opportunities for partnership in Germany as well as Austria and Switzerland."The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Munich in the NFL's first regular-season game in Germany last season.There will be no international game in Mexico in 2023 because of renovations taking place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.The five international games in 2022 set record-breaking attendance and viewership. Each game was sold out with a total of 356,116 in attendance."We are excited to bring three games to London once again, a city with a huge love for the sport and a passionate fan base across the UK," said Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president, club business, major events and international. "We are also pleased to confirm that the two games in Germany will be played in Frankfurt, a city steeped in NFL heritage. We look forward to staging both games at Eintracht Frankfurt's Stadium, building on the incredible atmosphere experienced at last season's game in Munich."The NFL's expansion to 17 regular-season games in 2021 gives teams a ninth home game in alternating seasons. Up to four of the teams from the conference whose teams are eligible for that ninth regular-season home game are designated to play a neutral-site international game each year.The Jaguars host a game at Wembley Stadium as part of their multi-year commitment to playing in Britain."The addition of the road contest against Buffalo allows us to maximize the logistical efficiency of our travels to and from the United Kingdom, while maintaining a strong slate of games in our true home at TIAA Bank Field," Jaguars President Mark Lamping said in a statement.AP Pro Football Writer Mark Long contributed to this report.

NFL: Chiefs vs. Dolphins in Germany; Jags play twice in London

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Lucas Giolito (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a game that started two hours late because of rain.

Kendall Graveman worked the ninth for his first save. He said the delay played into his hands.

"It was a bonus for me pitching at 9 at night because I'm a night owl," he said. "I was right at home. It was one of those nights when the stuff was a little bit better, velocity-wise."

Jordan Lyles (0-6) threw a complete game, the first by a Royals pitcher in more than two years, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks. Brad Keller was the last Kansas City starter to go the distance, in his 11-0 shutout of Pittsburgh on Sept. 13, 2020.

"He's incredible," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Lyles. "He always wants the next inning, whether he pitches five, six, seven, eight. He always wants one more.

"His stuff was good. They got to him for a couple homers. But that's a huge thing for us to refresh the bullpen. And at the same time, he gave us a chance to win the game, too."

Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first and drove in both of the Royals' runs.

"I got a little angry giving up that home run in the first inning," Giolito said. "For me, pitching angry can go one way or the other. Tonight, we were able to channel that into aggression in the strike zone."

Once the game got started, it moved quickly. The first five innings took just 1:01 to complete. Giolito gave up one run on three hits through five while Lyles gave up a run on two hits. But both pitchers ran into trouble in the sixth.

Lenys Sosa led off the Chicago sixth with a double and with one out, Vaughn hit a sinker from Lyles 422 feet into the bullpen in left.

"I think all of Vaughn's home runs have either tied or put us ahead," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. "He's been Mr. Clutch. Every time he hits one it's a big one."

Bobby Witt Jr. led off the bottom of the inning with a triple down the right-field line. He was clocked at 11.09 seconds from the plate to third — the second-fastest triple in the majors this season behind Arizona's Corbin Carroll (10.91 seconds) on April 25, also at Kansas City. Witt scored on a bloop hit Pasquantino.

Giolito then walked two of the next three batters, loading the bases with one out. But he got Hunter Dozier to pop out and Freddy Fermin to hit into a fielder's choice.

Seby Zavala had a two-out RBI single in the seventh for Chicago.

Luis Robert made it 1-1 in the fourth when he lined the first pitch from Lyles 430 feet into the bullpen in left. It was the first baserunner Lyles allowed.

Royals LHP Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with broken bones in his face after taking a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Noda on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday night. Quatraro said Yarbrough had a follow-up Tuesday and will not need surgery. He'll have another follow-up in a month before he can return to more strenuous activity.

Chicago RHP Lance Lynn (1-4, 6.68 ERA) faces Kansas City's Brad Keller (2-3, 4.67) in the third game of the four-game series.

By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo — Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Lucas Giolito (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a game that started two hours late because of rain.Kendall Graveman worked the ninth for his first save. He said the delay played into his hands."It was a bonus for me pitching at 9 at night because I'm a night owl," he said. "I was right at home. It was one of those nights when the stuff was a little bit better, velocity-wise."Jordan Lyles (0-6) threw a complete game, the first by a Royals pitcher in more than two years, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks. Brad Keller was the last Kansas City starter to go the distance, in his 11-0 shutout of Pittsburgh on Sept. 13, 2020."He's incredible," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Lyles. "He always wants the next inning, whether he pitches five, six, seven, eight. He always wants one more."His stuff was good. They got to him for a couple homers. But that's a huge thing for us to refresh the bullpen. And at the same time, he gave us a chance to win the game, too."Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first and drove in both of the Royals' runs."I got a little angry giving up that home run in the first inning," Giolito said. "For me, pitching angry can go one way or the other. Tonight, we were able to channel that into aggression in the strike zone."Once the game got started, it moved quickly. The first five innings took just 1:01 to complete. Giolito gave up one run on three hits through five while Lyles gave up a run on two hits. But both pitchers ran into trouble in the sixth.Lenys Sosa led off the Chicago sixth with a double and with one out, Vaughn hit a sinker from Lyles 422 feet into the bullpen in left."I think all of Vaughn's home runs have either tied or put us ahead," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. "He's been Mr. Clutch. Every time he hits one it's a big one."Bobby Witt Jr. led off the bottom of the inning with a triple down the right-field line. He was clocked at 11.09 seconds from the plate to third — the second-fastest triple in the majors this season behind Arizona's Corbin Carroll (10.91 seconds) on April 25, also at Kansas City. Witt scored on a bloop hit Pasquantino.Giolito then walked two of the next three batters, loading the bases with one out. But he got Hunter Dozier to pop out and Freddy Fermin to hit into a fielder's choice.Seby Zavala had a two-out RBI single in the seventh for Chicago.Luis Robert made it 1-1 in the fourth when he lined the first pitch from Lyles 430 feet into the bullpen in left. It was the first baserunner Lyles allowed.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals LHP Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with broken bones in his face after taking a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Noda on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday night. Quatraro said Yarbrough had a follow-up Tuesday and will not need surgery. He'll have another follow-up in a month before he can return to more strenuous activity.UP NEXTChicago RHP Lance Lynn (1-4, 6.68 ERA) faces Kansas City's Brad Keller (2-3, 4.67) in the third game of the four-game series.

Vaughn's homer lifts White Sox over Royals, 4-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;With the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs schedule set to be released on Thursday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale Friday.

Tickets may be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. Season Ticket Members will have an exclusive online presale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. The club has notified Season Ticket Members via email with instructions on how to purchase single-game tickets.

In continuation of the team’s long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri, will have a presale opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2023 season opener beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. The Jackson County taxpayer presale will take place online only and purchasers must use a credit card with a billing zip code within Jackson County to participate.

Ticket and parking pass delivery for games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will be mobile only. The ticket office will not be open for any walk-up sales. All single-game and group tickets for Chiefs home games are subject to availability and dynamic pricing. Parking can be purchased during the ticket purchase process or in advance of the game at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/parking" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com/parking</a>. Advance parking pass purchase is required as cash will not be accepted at the tollgates.

The NFL has confirmed that the full 2023 schedule will be unveiled on NFL Network, the NFL App, NFL+ and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nfl.com/" target="_blank">www.NFL.com</a>&nbsp;beginning at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 11. The club will announce its 2023 schedule presented by Ticketmaster on the team’s official&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiefs/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;channels at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday. Fans can check&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;or the official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KansasCityChiefs/videos" target="_blank">Chiefs YouTube</a>&nbsp;page after the schedule release for a special edition of the Defending the Kingdom Podcast breaking down the entire 2023 Chiefs schedule.

Kansas City ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;With the 2023 Kansas City Chiefs schedule set to be released on Thursday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale Friday.Tickets may be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at 11 a.m. Friday. Season Ticket Members will have an exclusive online presale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. The club has notified Season Ticket Members via email with instructions on how to purchase single-game tickets.In continuation of the team’s long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri, will have a presale opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2023 season opener beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. The Jackson County taxpayer presale will take place online only and purchasers must use a credit card with a billing zip code within Jackson County to participate.Ticket and parking pass delivery for games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will be mobile only. The ticket office will not be open for any walk-up sales. All single-game and group tickets for Chiefs home games are subject to availability and dynamic pricing. Parking can be purchased during the ticket purchase process or in advance of the game at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/parking" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com/parking</a>. Advance parking pass purchase is required as cash will not be accepted at the tollgates.The NFL has confirmed that the full 2023 schedule will be unveiled on NFL Network, the NFL App, NFL+ and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nfl.com/" target="_blank">www.NFL.com</a>&nbsp;beginning at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 11. The club will announce its 2023 schedule presented by Ticketmaster on the team’s official&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiefs/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;channels at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday. Fans can check&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;or the official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KansasCityChiefs/videos" target="_blank">Chiefs YouTube</a>&nbsp;page after the schedule release for a special edition of the Defending the Kingdom Podcast breaking down the entire 2023 Chiefs schedule.

Chiefs schedule out Thursday; single-game, group tickets on sale Friday

MANHATTAN –&nbsp;K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added frontcourt assistance as the Wildcats have added forward Imani Lester for the 2023-24 season. Lester will have four seasons of eligibility, as she will be a redshirt freshman.

Lester, a product of Raleigh, N.C., joins K-State after spending a season at Louisville. Lester did not suit up for the Cardinals in the 2022-23 season.

Coming out of North Raleigh Christian Academy, Lester was rated as a four-star prospect and was ranked No.57 overall in the nation and the eighth best post player by espnW HoopGurlz.

During her prep career, which started in seventh grade, Lester reached 1,000 career points by her freshman season. At the conclusion of her freshman season in high school, Lester was named to the 2019 North Carolina Independent Schools Athletics Association (NCISAA) 4A All-State team and collected 2019 Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference (TISAC) Player of the Year honors.

In her senior season in 2022, Lester was named to the&nbsp;Charlotte Observer&nbsp;North Carolina First Team Super Team while aiding her team to a 25-8 record and the 2022 NCISAA state title which included 23 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks in the championship game.

In her junior season in 2021, Lester averaged 16.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals a game and North Raleigh Christian Academy finished with a 19-2 record and secured a runner-up finish in the NCISAA state tournament.

K-State concluded its 55th season of action with a 19-17 record and the 33rd postseason appearance in program history with its seventh bid into the WNIT. Earlier this season, the Wildcats became the 19th program in NCAA Division I history to surpass the 1,000-win mark.

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 </figure>K-State SportsMANHATTAN –&nbsp;K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added frontcourt assistance as the Wildcats have added forward Imani Lester for the 2023-24 season. Lester will have four seasons of eligibility, as she will be a redshirt freshman.Lester, a product of Raleigh, N.C., joins K-State after spending a season at Louisville. Lester did not suit up for the Cardinals in the 2022-23 season.Coming out of North Raleigh Christian Academy, Lester was rated as a four-star prospect and was ranked No.57 overall in the nation and the eighth best post player by espnW HoopGurlz.During her prep career, which started in seventh grade, Lester reached 1,000 career points by her freshman season. At the conclusion of her freshman season in high school, Lester was named to the 2019 North Carolina Independent Schools Athletics Association (NCISAA) 4A All-State team and collected 2019 Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference (TISAC) Player of the Year honors.In her senior season in 2022, Lester was named to the&nbsp;Charlotte Observer&nbsp;North Carolina First Team Super Team while aiding her team to a 25-8 record and the 2022 NCISAA state title which included 23 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks in the championship game.In her junior season in 2021, Lester averaged 16.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals a game and North Raleigh Christian Academy finished with a 19-2 record and secured a runner-up finish in the NCISAA state tournament.K-State concluded its 55th season of action with a 19-17 record and the 33rd postseason appearance in program history with its seventh bid into the WNIT. Earlier this season, the Wildcats became the 19th program in NCAA Division I history to surpass the 1,000-win mark.

K-State women's basketball adds forward Imani Lester

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Monday night.

Melendez hit a 431-foot, two-run shot in the fourth against Dylan Cease and then had a two-run single in the sixth as the Royals turned a 4-4 game into a rout. Kansas City had its highest-scoring game this season and won consecutive home games for the first time since winning four straight at Kauffman Stadium last Sept. 20-23.

Jose Cuas (2-0) relieved Zack Greinke with two out in the sixth and retired the only batter he faced, then watched as Kansas City's offense handed him the victory.

Cease (2-2) gave up seven runs on nine hits in five-plus innings as his ERA rose from 4.58 to 5.58. The right-hander had a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts last season, when he finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting.

Gavin Sheets homered for the White Sox, a 423-foot drive to center off Greinke in the sixth that tied the game at 4-4. Andrew Vaughn had a two-run double for Chicago in the third that made it 3-1.

Jackie Bradley Jr. had a two-run double in the sixth for the Royals and finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored.

Cease gave up a single, a hit batter and a walk to start the sixth. Reliever Aaron Bummer allowed an RBI single by Michael Massey, followed by Bradley's double. After two outs and a walk, Melendez came through with his big hit to chase Bummer. Jimmy Lambert came on, issued a walk and gave up Pratto's bases-clearing double.

Royals: Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list with broken bones in his face after he took a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Yoda on Sunday. Manager Matt Qatraro said Yarbrough had three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye. Yarbrough never lost consciousness and was responding well to treatment. ... Recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha. ... Acquired RHP James McArthur from the Phillies for minor league INF Junior Marin. McArthur was assigned to Omaha.

White Sox 3B Yoan Moncado may rejoin the team during this series, but it will more likely be when Chicago returns home to host Houston on Friday. Moncada, who has been on the 10-day IL with back tightness, is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.

Royals INF Nicky Lopez resumed light activity after going on the 10-day IL for an appendectomy on May 2. ... LHP Daniel Lynch threw 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Omaha on Sunday. He is scheduled to make one more rehab start.

The teams continue their four-game series on Tuesday night with Chicago's Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA) opposing Kansas City's Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.69).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683602599695.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez watches his two-run single during the sixth inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez watches his two-run single during the sixth inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Monday night.Melendez hit a 431-foot, two-run shot in the fourth against Dylan Cease and then had a two-run single in the sixth as the Royals turned a 4-4 game into a rout. Kansas City had its highest-scoring game this season and won consecutive home games for the first time since winning four straight at Kauffman Stadium last Sept. 20-23.Jose Cuas (2-0) relieved Zack Greinke with two out in the sixth and retired the only batter he faced, then watched as Kansas City's offense handed him the victory.Cease (2-2) gave up seven runs on nine hits in five-plus innings as his ERA rose from 4.58 to 5.58. The right-hander had a 2.20 ERA in 32 starts last season, when he finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting.Gavin Sheets homered for the White Sox, a 423-foot drive to center off Greinke in the sixth that tied the game at 4-4. Andrew Vaughn had a two-run double for Chicago in the third that made it 3-1.Jackie Bradley Jr. had a two-run double in the sixth for the Royals and finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored.Cease gave up a single, a hit batter and a walk to start the sixth. Reliever Aaron Bummer allowed an RBI single by Michael Massey, followed by Bradley's double. After two outs and a walk, Melendez came through with his big hit to chase Bummer. Jimmy Lambert came on, issued a walk and gave up Pratto's bases-clearing double.TRANSACTIONSRoyals: Placed LHP Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list with broken bones in his face after he took a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Oakland's Ryan Yoda on Sunday. Manager Matt Qatraro said Yarbrough had three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye. Yarbrough never lost consciousness and was responding well to treatment. ... Recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha. ... Acquired RHP James McArthur from the Phillies for minor league INF Junior Marin. McArthur was assigned to Omaha.TRAINER'S ROOMWhite Sox 3B Yoan Moncado may rejoin the team during this series, but it will more likely be when Chicago returns home to host Houston on Friday. Moncada, who has been on the 10-day IL with back tightness, is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte.Royals INF Nicky Lopez resumed light activity after going on the 10-day IL for an appendectomy on May 2. ... LHP Daniel Lynch threw 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Omaha on Sunday. He is scheduled to make one more rehab start.UP NEXTThe teams continue their four-game series on Tuesday night with Chicago's Lucas Giolito (1-2, 3.67 ERA) opposing Kansas City's Jordan Lyles (0-5, 6.69).

Melendez has 4 RBIs, Royals score 8 in 6th, beat ChiSox 12-5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.

The contract will have a total value of $44 million, making Klieman one of the better-paid coaches in the Big 12, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because signatures were still needed on paperwork to make it official. The agreement was first reported by ESPN.

Klieman's previous contract ended after the 2026 season, so the new deal adds four years to it. His average pay will go from $4 million annually to $5.5 million per year, or slightly more than Texas is paying coach Steve Sarkisian.

The 55-year-old Klieman led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship last season, beating TCU in the title game before the Horned Frogs went on to play in the College Football Playoff. It was the first conference title for K-State since 2012, when Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder was in his second tenure in Manhattan, and a big breakthrough for the Wildcats.

Klieman went 8-5 in his first season before slipping to 4-6 during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The Wildcats went 8-5 again the following year, winning the Texas Bowl, before going 10-4 last season with a Sugar Bowl loss to Alabama.

Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor has been aggressively pushed the school forward in its biggest revenue-producing sports. Along with hiring Klieman, Taylor also hired men's basketball coach Jerome Tang, and negotiations have begun on a new contract for him after leading the Wildcats to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament during his first season.

Kansas State has also invested heavily in the football program itself. It recently opened a new indoor training facility, and new artificial turf is currently being installed at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The Wildcats lost All-American running back Deuce Vaughn and defensive player of the year Felix Anudike-Uzomah to the NFL from last year's team, but they return all five offensive linemen along with quarterback Will Howard. Their Big 12 title run last year has led to a solid recruiting class of both freshmen and transfers to fill the biggest holes on the roster.

Kansas State opens the season Sept. 2 against Southeast Missouri State.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The contract will have a total value of $44 million, making Klieman one of the better-paid coaches in the Big 12, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because signatures were still needed on paperwork to make it official. The agreement was first reported by ESPN.Klieman's previous contract ended after the 2026 season, so the new deal adds four years to it. His average pay will go from $4 million annually to $5.5 million per year, or slightly more than Texas is paying coach Steve Sarkisian.The 55-year-old Klieman led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship last season, beating TCU in the title game before the Horned Frogs went on to play in the College Football Playoff. It was the first conference title for K-State since 2012, when Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder was in his second tenure in Manhattan, and a big breakthrough for the Wildcats.Klieman went 8-5 in his first season before slipping to 4-6 during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The Wildcats went 8-5 again the following year, winning the Texas Bowl, before going 10-4 last season with a Sugar Bowl loss to Alabama.Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor has been aggressively pushed the school forward in its biggest revenue-producing sports. Along with hiring Klieman, Taylor also hired men's basketball coach Jerome Tang, and negotiations have begun on a new contract for him after leading the Wildcats to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament during his first season.Kansas State has also invested heavily in the football program itself. It recently opened a new indoor training facility, and new artificial turf is currently being installed at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.The Wildcats lost All-American running back Deuce Vaughn and defensive player of the year Felix Anudike-Uzomah to the NFL from last year's team, but they return all five offensive linemen along with quarterback Will Howard. Their Big 12 title run last year has led to a solid recruiting class of both freshmen and transfers to fill the biggest holes on the roster.Kansas State opens the season Sept. 2 against Southeast Missouri State.

AP source: K-State close to $44 million new deal for Klieman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The rookie class that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid brought to Kansas City last season set the bar mighty high for each group of first-year players that is expected to follow them.

The Chiefs had 10 draft picks and all of them appeared in at least one game. Many of them, such as first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, became starters or regulars by the midpoint of the season. And others, such as seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco, played important roles in the Chiefs beating the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

"The job that (Veach) did with his guys was second to none," Reid acknowledged.

The first shot at following up that performance began in earnest over the weekend, when the Chiefs brought in their latest draft class along with a group of undrafted free agents and select players for a three-day minicamp. Little could be gleaned from a series of workouts in shorts, particularly given the brutally hot conditions not unlike those that will greet the Chiefs at training camp, but it was nonetheless the first step for many of them toward an NFL career.

Felix Anudike-Uzomah, their first-round pick from Kansas State, was somewhat limited in what he could do after having surgery on his thumb before the draft. But even Anudike-Uzomah had a helmet on for the final workout Monday.

Asked what he wanted to see from the newcomers, whether it be effort or ability or something else, Reid replied: "All of the above."

"Getting into the huddle on the offensive side to these long play calls to the amount of work you're going to end up getting," Reid continued, "and just the magnitude of it. You're going against real good people, the best player you've played against, and every day you're doing it. You have to up your game a bunch."

The Chiefs went into last season banking that their rookie class would be able to fill some significant holes.

Karlaftis wound up having six sacks and carving out a regular role. McDuffie was the ring leader for a group of first-year defensive backs that included Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams, all of whom were active in the Super Bowl. Second-round pick Skyy Moore had a crucial punt return that helped Kansas City set up the go-ahead field goal against the Eagles, and Pacheco took over the lead running back duties from the injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire and never let them go.

The Chiefs cut Frank Clark to save salary cap space, and Carlos Dunlap hit free agency, leaving Anudike-Uzomah to fill a big role in the pass rush. The local defender played down the road at Kansas State, where he was the Big 12 defensive player of the year.

"To start off now, I just want to learn the playbook and I just want to be present and learn from the guys that already won a Super Bowl," he said. "And if I have the opportunity to play or start, anything like that, I'll be gladly appreciative. But as of right now, I want to work on learning the playbook and work on getting tips from the older guys."

Rashee Rice, their second-round pick, will be counted on to catch some of the passes that went to JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman last season. The Chiefs still have Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney and Moore to go with newcomer Richie James, but there are still plenty of balls available for the rookie wide receiver.

"I know I'm in for a lot, to be honest," Rice said. "I'm ready for it."

The rest of the draft class could also seeing playing time early. Third-round pick Wanya Morris could push for playing time at offensive tackle, fourth-rounder Chamarri Conner could get reps in the secondary and on special teams, while linebacker B.J. Thompson, defensive tackle Keondre Coburn and cornerback Nic Jones will have a chance to earn some playing time.

They took their first steps toward it this past weekend.

Now, they have a few weeks of voluntary workouts ahead of them before the Chiefs congregate for a mandatory minicamp the second week of June.

"I just want to show that I can belong," Jones said. "I feel like this is step one to showing that I belong, and I really just want to take it one moment, one day at a time, so I feel like every day I'm here, that's another step toward showing I belong."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683595928792.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) participates in a drill during the team's rookie minicamp Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) participates in a drill during the team's rookie minicamp Monday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The rookie class that Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid brought to Kansas City last season set the bar mighty high for each group of first-year players that is expected to follow them.The Chiefs had 10 draft picks and all of them appeared in at least one game. Many of them, such as first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, became starters or regulars by the midpoint of the season. And others, such as seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco, played important roles in the Chiefs beating the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl."The job that (Veach) did with his guys was second to none," Reid acknowledged.The first shot at following up that performance began in earnest over the weekend, when the Chiefs brought in their latest draft class along with a group of undrafted free agents and select players for a three-day minicamp. Little could be gleaned from a series of workouts in shorts, particularly given the brutally hot conditions not unlike those that will greet the Chiefs at training camp, but it was nonetheless the first step for many of them toward an NFL career.Felix Anudike-Uzomah, their first-round pick from Kansas State, was somewhat limited in what he could do after having surgery on his thumb before the draft. But even Anudike-Uzomah had a helmet on for the final workout Monday.Asked what he wanted to see from the newcomers, whether it be effort or ability or something else, Reid replied: "All of the above.""Getting into the huddle on the offensive side to these long play calls to the amount of work you're going to end up getting," Reid continued, "and just the magnitude of it. You're going against real good people, the best player you've played against, and every day you're doing it. You have to up your game a bunch."The Chiefs went into last season banking that their rookie class would be able to fill some significant holes.Karlaftis wound up having six sacks and carving out a regular role. McDuffie was the ring leader for a group of first-year defensive backs that included Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams, all of whom were active in the Super Bowl. Second-round pick Skyy Moore had a crucial punt return that helped Kansas City set up the go-ahead field goal against the Eagles, and Pacheco took over the lead running back duties from the injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire and never let them go.As for this year's rookie class?The Chiefs cut Frank Clark to save salary cap space, and Carlos Dunlap hit free agency, leaving Anudike-Uzomah to fill a big role in the pass rush. The local defender played down the road at Kansas State, where he was the Big 12 defensive player of the year."To start off now, I just want to learn the playbook and I just want to be present and learn from the guys that already won a Super Bowl," he said. "And if I have the opportunity to play or start, anything like that, I'll be gladly appreciative. But as of right now, I want to work on learning the playbook and work on getting tips from the older guys."Rashee Rice, their second-round pick, will be counted on to catch some of the passes that went to JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman last season. The Chiefs still have Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney and Moore to go with newcomer Richie James, but there are still plenty of balls available for the rookie wide receiver."I know I'm in for a lot, to be honest," Rice said. "I'm ready for it."The rest of the draft class could also seeing playing time early. Third-round pick Wanya Morris could push for playing time at offensive tackle, fourth-rounder Chamarri Conner could get reps in the secondary and on special teams, while linebacker B.J. Thompson, defensive tackle Keondre Coburn and cornerback Nic Jones will have a chance to earn some playing time.They took their first steps toward it this past weekend.Now, they have a few weeks of voluntary workouts ahead of them before the Chiefs congregate for a mandatory minicamp the second week of June."I just want to show that I can belong," Jones said. "I feel like this is step one to showing that I belong, and I really just want to take it one moment, one day at a time, so I feel like every day I'm here, that's another step toward showing I belong."

Chiefs rookies get started trying to live up to expectations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the 15-day injured list with what was classified as "head fractures" after taking a 106-mph line drive off the right side of his face Sunday. Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Yarbrough has three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye.

"He's stable, improving," Quatraro said before Monday's game. "He never lost consciousness. He's very aware of what's going on around him. We don't think at this time will require surgery. He's getting further testing and we'll have a better idea (of his prognosis) in the next 24 hours."

Quatraro was one of several Royals who stopped by the hospital after Sunday's game against the Athletics.

"If you weren't looking at him, the conversations were totally normal," Quatraro said, "you wouldn't know anything was going on."

Athletics' first baseman Ryan Noda lined the ball back up the middle in the sixth inning Sunday. It caromed off Yarbrough's head and bounced back to catcher Salvador Perez, who easily threw out Noda at first base. Quatraro said that Noda reached out to Yarbrough via social media.

"Out on the mound at the time, what he said was, 'I think I'm done. My head is ringing,'" Quatraro said. "That makes perfect sense.

"We're going to have a lot better idea in the next day or so. If you think about broken bones that don't require surgery, they heal within four to six weeks. But that's just for those bones. He has to have activity and those types of things."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683595419738.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, front left, is tended to by training staff and Royals Manager Matt Quatraro, top, after being hit by a ball off the bat of the Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, front left, is tended to by training staff and Royals Manager Matt Quatraro, top, after being hit by a ball off the bat of the Oakland Athletics' Ryan Noda during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the 15-day injured list with what was classified as "head fractures" after taking a 106-mph line drive off the right side of his face Sunday. Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Yarbrough has three non-displaced fractures in different spots around his right eye."He's stable, improving," Quatraro said before Monday's game. "He never lost consciousness. He's very aware of what's going on around him. We don't think at this time will require surgery. He's getting further testing and we'll have a better idea (of his prognosis) in the next 24 hours."Quatraro was one of several Royals who stopped by the hospital after Sunday's game against the Athletics."If you weren't looking at him, the conversations were totally normal," Quatraro said, "you wouldn't know anything was going on."Athletics' first baseman Ryan Noda lined the ball back up the middle in the sixth inning Sunday. It caromed off Yarbrough's head and bounced back to catcher Salvador Perez, who easily threw out Noda at first base. Quatraro said that Noda reached out to Yarbrough via social media."Out on the mound at the time, what he said was, 'I think I'm done. My head is ringing,'" Quatraro said. "That makes perfect sense."We're going to have a lot better idea in the next day or so. If you think about broken bones that don't require surgery, they heal within four to six weeks. But that's just for those bones. He has to have activity and those types of things."

Royals place Yarbrough on injured list with 'head fractures'

MANHATTAN&nbsp;– Departing senior&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;was recently selected among 45 prospects to attend the 2023 NBA G League Elite Camp, which is set for May 13-14 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

The Bob Cousy Award winner will have an opportunity to display his skills in in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives over the course of the camp by playing in 5-on-5 games and participating in strength and agility drills.

Based on their play, a select group of players from the camp will be invited to participate in the Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2023, which will be held May 15-21 at Wintrust Arena.

Nowell will be joined at the camp by North Carolina’s&nbsp;Leaky Black, UCLA’s&nbsp;Tyger Campbell, Florida’s&nbsp;Colin Castleton, Detroit’s&nbsp;Antoine Davis, Memphis’&nbsp;Kendric Davis, Michigan State’s&nbsp;Joey Hauser, Missouri’s&nbsp;D’Moi Hodge, TCU’s&nbsp;Emanuel Miller&nbsp;and Texas’&nbsp;Sir’Jabari Rice&nbsp;among others.

The 5-foot-7, 160-pound point guard from Harlem, N.Y., was named a Third Team All-American by The Associated Press,&nbsp;The Sporting News, NABC and USBWA after averaging a team-best 17.6 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 steals in 36.9 minutes per game en route to helping K-State to a 26-win season.

The school’s single-season leader in total assists and steals, Nowell finished second nationally in assists/game (8.3 apg.), total assists (297) and total steals (92), while he ranked among the top-15 in 4 other categories.

Nowell finished his college career with a magical run through the NCAA Tournament in helping K-State advance to its 13th&nbsp;Elite Eight. He averaged 23.5 points, 13.5 assists and 4.0 steals during his 4-game NCAA Tournament run, including averaging 25 points and 15.5 assists in the games against Michigan State and Florida Atlantic en route to earning Most Outstanding Player honors for the NCAA East Regional.

The G League Camp has been a proving ground over the years, including 2022-23 Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year and Memphis Grizzlies forward&nbsp;Kenneth Lofton Jr., New Orleans Pelicans guard&nbsp;Jose Alvarado, Indiana Pacers forward&nbsp;Oshae Brissett, L.A. Clippers guard&nbsp;Terance Mann&nbsp;and Miami Heat guard&nbsp;Max Strus.

K-State SportsMANHATTAN&nbsp;– Departing senior&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;was recently selected among 45 prospects to attend the 2023 NBA G League Elite Camp, which is set for May 13-14 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.The Bob Cousy Award winner will have an opportunity to display his skills in in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives over the course of the camp by playing in 5-on-5 games and participating in strength and agility drills.Based on their play, a select group of players from the camp will be invited to participate in the Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2023, which will be held May 15-21 at Wintrust Arena.Nowell will be joined at the camp by North Carolina’s&nbsp;Leaky Black, UCLA’s&nbsp;Tyger Campbell, Florida’s&nbsp;Colin Castleton, Detroit’s&nbsp;Antoine Davis, Memphis’&nbsp;Kendric Davis, Michigan State’s&nbsp;Joey Hauser, Missouri’s&nbsp;D’Moi Hodge, TCU’s&nbsp;Emanuel Miller&nbsp;and Texas’&nbsp;Sir’Jabari Rice&nbsp;among others.The 5-foot-7, 160-pound point guard from Harlem, N.Y., was named a Third Team All-American by The Associated Press,&nbsp;The Sporting News, NABC and USBWA after averaging a team-best 17.6 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 steals in 36.9 minutes per game en route to helping K-State to a 26-win season.The school’s single-season leader in total assists and steals, Nowell finished second nationally in assists/game (8.3 apg.), total assists (297) and total steals (92), while he ranked among the top-15 in 4 other categories.Nowell finished his college career with a magical run through the NCAA Tournament in helping K-State advance to its 13th&nbsp;Elite Eight. He averaged 23.5 points, 13.5 assists and 4.0 steals during his 4-game NCAA Tournament run, including averaging 25 points and 15.5 assists in the games against Michigan State and Florida Atlantic en route to earning Most Outstanding Player honors for the NCAA East Regional.The G League Camp has been a proving ground over the years, including 2022-23 Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year and Memphis Grizzlies forward&nbsp;Kenneth Lofton Jr., New Orleans Pelicans guard&nbsp;Jose Alvarado, Indiana Pacers forward&nbsp;Oshae Brissett, L.A. Clippers guard&nbsp;Terance Mann&nbsp;and Miami Heat guard&nbsp;Max Strus.

Nowell to attend 2023 NBA G League Elite Camp in Chicago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and select players fielded media questions before Rookie Minicamp practice Monday. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs Facebook page</a>:

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🎥Chiefs' Reid, players field questions Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have acquired right-handed pitcher&nbsp;James McArthur&nbsp;from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league outfielder&nbsp;Junior Marin&nbsp;and cash considerations. McArthur, 26, was designated for assignment by Philadelphia last Thursday. He will be optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

To make room for McArthur on the 40-man roster,&nbsp;Franmil Reyes&nbsp;was designated for assignment.

McArthur has made 5 appearances (4 starts) with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, after being limited to just 13 starts last year due to injury. He was selected to Philadelphia’s 40-man roster in November 2021, after recording a 4.25 ERA (37 ER in 78.1 IP) with 83 strikeouts (9.5 K/9) in 20 outings (15 starts) between High-A Jersey Shore and Double-A Reading.

A 12th-round pick by the Phillies in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Mississippi, the 6-foot-7 McArthur has recorded 289 strikeouts in 268.1 innings (9.7 K/9) over 73 appearances (51 starts) in his minor league career.

Marin, 19, signed with the Royals as an international free agent out of Venezuela in March 2021.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have acquired right-handed pitcher&nbsp;James McArthur&nbsp;from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league outfielder&nbsp;Junior Marin&nbsp;and cash considerations. McArthur, 26, was designated for assignment by Philadelphia last Thursday. He will be optioned to Triple-A Omaha.To make room for McArthur on the 40-man roster,&nbsp;Franmil Reyes&nbsp;was designated for assignment.McArthur has made 5 appearances (4 starts) with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, after being limited to just 13 starts last year due to injury. He was selected to Philadelphia’s 40-man roster in November 2021, after recording a 4.25 ERA (37 ER in 78.1 IP) with 83 strikeouts (9.5 K/9) in 20 outings (15 starts) between High-A Jersey Shore and Double-A Reading.A 12th-round pick by the Phillies in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Mississippi, the 6-foot-7 McArthur has recorded 289 strikeouts in 268.1 innings (9.7 K/9) over 73 appearances (51 starts) in his minor league career.Marin, 19, signed with the Royals as an international free agent out of Venezuela in March 2021.Reyes, 27, made the Royals Opening Day roster this season, but hit .186 (11-for-59) in 19 games before being optioned to Triple-A Omaha last Tuesday.