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Chiefs Prepare for NFL Draft

 

The Kansas City Chiefs will soon be on the clock, as the 2024 NFL Draft begins tonight in Detroit.

 

Kansas City will be selecting No. 32 in the first round of the draft, following a second consecutive Super Bowl victory. The team has been among the league's best for years, with many contributors coming from the draft.

 

Senior team reporter Matt McMullen says the Chiefs have been able to locate talent in every round of the draft.

 

There are multiple routes the team could go with their first round pick. The team could be searching for a wide receiver, with Rashee Rice's status moving forward unknown. The team could also search for depth in the trenches.

 

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach says the team has options with the pick tonight.

 

The draft begins at 7 p.m. CT tonight on the ESPN networks.

Kansas State to Play in Ireland in 2025

 

The Kansas State Wildcats will be opening the 2025 football season halfway across the world.

 

The team will open 2025 against Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland on August 23rd, per KSU Athletics. The game will be played at Aviva Stadium, and will be the first college football game of the 2025 season.

 

This will be the second time KSU football has played outside of the United States. The Wildcats matched up with Nebraska in Tokyo, Japan in the 1992 season.

 

Kansas State will sacrifice a home game to make the Ireland game happen, as they were scheduled to host Iowa State. This will be the first Big 12 game to ever take place in Ireland, and just the 10th college football game all-time in Dublin.

Royals Bullpen Sharp in Win over Blue Jays

 

Royals pitching has been sharp for a majority of the opening month, but it's the bullpen who's stepping up lately.

 

The Kansas City bullpen has thrown 4.2 innings in each of the last two games, winning each game 3-2 over the Blue Jays.

 

Right-hander James McArthur has emerged as the team's closer this season. He says he's still adjusting, but ready to get big outs.

 

Starting pitcher Alec Marsh exited last night's game after being struck by a line drive off the arm. Manager Matt Quatraro says Marsh should be okay moving forward.

 

Marsh was placed on the 15-day injured list due to swelling in the arm, and will be replaced by prospect Will Klein, who is the team's No. 18 ranked prospect.

Red Raven Spring Game Approaching

 

The Red Raven football team is just days away from the annual spring game, and are beginning to compete for starting spots.

 

The Ravens have plenty of new faces looking to prove themselves, with not many returners from last year's team.

 

Head coach Nick Dobler says he is looking for players that are displaying consistency.

 

The team has been doing workouts and off-field work for more than three months. Dobler says now it's time to show that work on the field.

 

The spring game is Friday night at 7 p.m. from Veterans Memorial Stadium. It is free admission and open to the public.

Former Kansas Top Prospect Enters Portal

 

The former top-rated high school football player in the state of Kansas has entered the transfer portal.

 

Derby native Dylan Edwards has announced his intent to transfer after one season with the Colorado Buffaloes. Edwards is a former four-star recruit and was the highest ranked high school player in the state in 2023.

 

Edwards was originally committed to Kansas State, but flipped to Colorado when coach Deion Sanders was hired.

 

On3's Pete Nakos says the Wildcats and Jayhawks may be once again involved for Edwards.

 

Edwards became a household name quickly in his freshman season, scoring four touchdowns in a Week 1 win over TCU. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Top Portal Target to Visit Manhattan

 

One of the best transfer centers in the portal is planning a visit to Kansas State.

 

Rutgers transfer Clifford Omoruyi is set to visit to Manhattan, per On3's Joe Tipton. Omoryui is one of the most experienced centers available, having played in three seasons at Rutgers.

 

Omoruyi is the No. 7 overall player in the transfer portal, and the No. 2 player available currently, with some players already making their decision.

 

He averaged 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks a game this past season. He was also a key rotation piece for the Scarlet Knights when they snapped their March Madness drought in 2021.

 

Omoruyi took a visit to Georgetown over the weekend, and is also considering a visit to Alabama.

Chiefs Extend Andy Reid, Front Office Members

 

The Kansas City Chiefs have given contract extensions to vital members of the organization.

 

Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt announced that the organization has agreed to extensions with President Mark Donovan, General Manager Brett Veach, and Head Coach Andy Reid.

 

Reid has been coach for ten seasons, and has led the team to the playoffs in nine of those ten years. The Chiefs have won three Super Bowls in the past five years, including being the first team to win back-to-back in two decades.

 

Veach became the Chiefs general manager in 2017, and has been mainly responsible for drafting players such as Trent McDuffie, Creed Humphrey, George Karlaftis, and others.

 

Donovan became Chiefs president in 2011. He leads the business operations of the organization.

 

Both Reid and Veach have extensions that run through the end of the decade. Reid becomes the highest paid coach in the NFL.

Fresh Faces Look to Emerge for Raven Football

 

The Red Raven spring game is just a week away, and players are working hard to earn playing time for the upcoming season.

 

Coffeyville will not only be operating under a new head coach, there also isn't much player experience. Head coach Nick Dobler says there are not many returners for this year's squad.

 

A common way for college coaches to secure talent and depth for their roster is through the transfer portal, offering a fresh opportunity to an established college athlete.

 

Dobler says the Ravens have looked to the portal to fill some needs.

 

Coffeyville will host a spring game on April 26th at 7 p.m., with admission free and open to the public.

Top Portal Guard Chooses Jayhawks

 

The Kansas Jayhawks have landed one of the best players available in the transfer portal.

 

Guard AJ Storr will be transferring to Lawrence following a stellar sophomore season at Wisconsin, leading the team in scoring and earning second-team All-Big 10.

 

Field of 68 Podcast's Jeff Goodman says the Jayhawks have been addressing team needs well.

 

Storr elevated his level of play in the postseason, averaging nearly 23 points per game in the Badgers' run to the Big 10 championship game.

 

Goodman says KU is still a piece away.

 

Storr was ranked as the fifth best prospect in the portal, and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Jayhawks Finalizing Deal to Play Duke

 

The Kansas Jayhawks are finalizing an agreement for a non-conference game against a major opponent.

 

KU is planning a blue-blood battle with the Duke Blue Devils for next basketball season. The game would be played at a neutral-site in Las Vegas in November.

 

Both teams are expected to be among the nation's best, with Kansas No. 1 in the 247Sports power rankings, and Duke close behind at No. 4.

 

Star power will be on full display, with the Jayhawks featuring KJ Adams and Dajuan Harris, transfers AJ Storr and Zeke Mayo, and top recruit Flory Bidunga. Duke features the top high school player in the nation in Cooper Flagg, as well as Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster as top returners.

Labette Senior Named to KBCA All Star Game

 

A senior at Labette County High School will play one final game in her high school career.

 

Kayton O'Brien has been invited to play in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game. LCHS head basketball coach Brianna Volmer says it's an exciting accomplishment.

 

O'Brien was a unanimous first-team All SEK selection, as well as leading the Grizzlies in points, assists, and steals. She says she's excited to make a final memory in her high school career.

 

Kayton and the Grizzlies won the sub-state championship and advanced to the state tournament, posting a 16-7 season. O'Brien says the team was extremely close, both on and off the court.

 

Along with the KBCA All-Star Game invite, Kayton was also named third-team all-state earlier this month. The game takes place on June 22nd at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina.

 

FULL INTERVIEW w/Kayton O'Brien

Legendary Royals Manager Passes Away at 92

 

A legendary member of the Kansas City Royals organization passed away earlier this week.

 

Former manager Whitey Herzog led the Royals to three straight American League Championship Series from 1976-1978, falling short in all three to the New York Yankees.

 

Herzog would win the 1982 World Series championship with the St. Louis Cardinals.

 

MLB Network's Bob Costas says Herzog is regarded as one of the all-time best.

 

Herzog was the skipper of the Royals for five seasons, posting winning records each year, and three 90+ win seasons.

Jerome Tang Speaks on Portal Additions

 

Kansas State has landed a pair of talented guards in the transfer portal, and head coach Jerome Tang is excited about it.

 

Tang was a guest on the Matt Mosley Show on ESPN Central Texas to discuss the additions of Dug McDaniel and C.J. Jones.

 

Tang says Jones has ties to a player already on the roster.

 

The Wildcats have been involved in talks with nearly a dozen names in the transfer portal. Tang says they are focused on finding high-IQ players that limit mistakes.

 

Kansas State is still awaiting news regarding the potential return of forward Arthur Kaluma, who was Honorable Mention All-Big 12 as a junior.

Wildcats Add Portal Point Guard

 

Kansas State lands a talented guard in the transfer portal.

 

Guard C.J. Jones has announced his commitment to the Wildcats after two seasons at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

 

Heartland Sports' Joe Tillery says this is a valuable guard for the Wildcats.

 

Jones joins Dug McDaniel in the KSU transfer class so far. Tillery says Jones and McDaniel will be a dynamic duo in Manhattan.

 

Kansas State is looking to ascend back to the top of the Big 12 conference, after finishing in a tie for 9th place last season.

NBA Player Banned for Life for Gambling

 

One of the harshest punishments in sports history has been given out, with an NBA player receiving a lifetime ban for gambling.

 

Forward Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors has been banned from the National Basketball Association, after an investigation found evidence of disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting participation in NBA games, and betting on NBA games while playing in the G League.

 

Porter was placed under investigation last month, after suspicious betting patterns were detected by sportsbooks in two separate games. In each of the games in question, Porter exited just minutes into the game.

 

ESPN Radio's Joe Fortenbaugh says you can't get away with something like this.

 

The league investigation determined Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games, ranging from $15 to $22,000, totaling over $54,000.

 

Porter went to the University of Missouri, and is the brother of Nuggets forward and NBA champion Michael Porter Jr.

DeSalme Leaving Hutchinson, Accepts Bartlesville Job

 

A notable name in junior college basketball is leaving to return home.

 

Tommy DeSalme has resigned as the head coach of Hutchinson Community College, accepting the head boys' basketball coach position at his alma mater, Bartlesville High School.

 

DeSalme says this was always a dream of his.

 

DeSalme was a crucial piece of the state championship teams in 1989 and 1991. He was all-state in his senior year at BHS, and was inducted into the Bartlesville Sports Hall of Fame last year.

 

He says he believes Bartlesville is a great opportunity.

 

DeSalme will replace Clent Stewart, who had been the Bruins head coach over the past ten years.

 

BHS Athletic Director Thad Dilbeck says it's a special hire with community ties.

 

DeSalme was officially introduced last night, and Hutchinson will immediately begin a national search for their next head basketball coach.

Self Against Expanded Conference Schedule

 

The Big 12 is planning on shifting to a 20-game conference schedule moving forward, and one big name coach isn't a fan.

 

Kansas head coach Bill Self has been consistently against the expansion of the conference schedule, with the additions of Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, and Colorado.

 

He says a 20-game schedule would put too much pressure on the players.

 

Kansas is looking to ascend back to the top of the Big 12 after an injury-filled season led to a second round exit in the NCAA Tournament.

Raven Football Off to Strong Start

 

Red Raven football continues to work hard during spring practice.

 

The team wrapped up the second full week of practices over the weekend.

 

Head football coach Nick Dobler says he's been happy with the effort so far.

 

Dobler is entering his first year as head coach, but his fifth year total on staff. He says he has a specific way he looks to practice in the spring.

 

The Ravens continue practice throughout the month of April, and will have a spring game open to the public on the 26th at 7 p.m.

Perez Injured as Royals Drop Series Finale

 

The Kansas City Royals drop the rubber match series finale to the New York Mets, falling 2-1.

 

The game was scoreless until the bottom of the eighth, when the Mets scratched across two runs. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the ninth, but it would not be enough for KC.

 

Catcher Salvador Perez left the game in the fourth inning with an injury, following a collision at the plate. Manager Matt Quatraro says there will be more testing today.

 

Left-hander Cole Ragans continued his dominance, spinning six shutout innings with eight strikeouts. Ragans has not allowed a run on the road this season, and has a total ERA of 1.93.

 

Quatraro says he does everything at a high level.

 

Kansas City will begin a series with the Chicago White Sox, with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. and first pitch at 6:40 on the Mighty 690. Seth Lugo will start for the Royals.

Top Transfer Portal Player Visiting KSU

 

The top transfer available in the portal is planning a visit to Kansas State.

 

Center Oumar Ballo entered the transfer portal after the season, spending the first two years of his career at Arizona. Ballo averaged a double-double, posting 12 points and 10 rebounds per game.

 

Joe Tillery of Heartland College Sports says Ballo would give the Wildcats an elite interior weapon.

 

Ballo is also scheduled to visit Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, and Florida over the next two weeks. He is a two-time All-Pac 12 First team member, as well as All-Defensive team, All-Tournament team, and the Most Improved Player of the Year.

 

He leaves Arizona as the all-time leader in field goal percentage, shooting nearly 65% from the field.

Royals Sweep Astros, Win 7th Straight

 

The Kansas City Royals win their seventh straight game, sweeping the Houston Astros in a 13-3 victory yesterday.

 

Bobby Witt Jr had a huge game, hitting two home runs and driving in five. Vinnie Pasquantino also had three hits and three runs batted in.

 

Pasquantino says the winning streak has been fun for the players and fans alike.

 

Kansas City is 9-4 on the season, the third best record in baseball behind only the Yankees and Guardians. Manager Matt Quatraro says he's been impressed with the team's competitve spirit.

 

The Royals go for eight in a row tonight, kicking off a series with the New York Mets. Michael Wacha goes for Kansas City, while Luis Severino will get the ball for New York. Coverage begins at 6 with first pitch at 6:10 on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

Rice Turns Himself in to Authorities

 

Chiefs star receiver Rashee Rice has turned himself in.

 

ESPN's Zubin Mehenti says Rice was detained and released last night.

 

Rice and former college teammate Theodore Know face eight charges, including aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury.

 

The charges could potentially carry multiple years of jail time, and will almost certainly result in an NFL suspension.

O.J. Simpson Dead at 76

 

Legendary football player O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with prostate cancer.

 

Simpson is regarded as one of the most talented athletes in sports history, winning the Heisman trophy as a star running back at Southern California, before rushing for over 11,000 yards in the NFL, winning four rushing titles.

 

Simpson's life was not without plenty of controversy off the football field. ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Rauch details the controversy surrounding the personal life of O.J. Simpson.

 

Simpson was originally acquitted of the murder charges, but was later found liable in a civil trial. He served ten years in prison from 2007-17 for kidnapping and armed robbery charges, after attempting to steal back career memorabilia.

 

Simpson was surrounded by his children and grandchildren when he passed.

Royals Win 6th Straight, Clinch Series vs Astros

 

The Kansas City Royals win their sixth straight game, with an 11-2 victory over the Houston Astros.

 

Seth Lugo threw six innings only allowing two runs and earning his second win of the season. The bullpen pieced together the final nine outs without allowing a run.

 

First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-3 with his first home run of the season. Manager Matt Quatraro says it was good to see Pasquantino turn a corner.

 

The Royals are 8-4 on the young season, their best start since beginning 15-8 in the 2021 season. They will go for a series sweep this afternoon, sending Brady Singer to the mound against Hunter Brown of Houston. Coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. with first pitch at 1:10 on Sunshine 98.9 FM.

Rice Facing Eight Charges After Dallas Accident

 

Kansas City Chiefs star receiver Rashee Rice is facing eight charges for the accident that occurred in Dallas in March.

 

ESPN's Randy Scott says police are actively looking for Rice.

 

A six-vehicle accident occurred in the evening hours of March 30th on a Dallas highway, after Rice and another individual lost control of a Lamborghini and Corvette while racing in the left lane.

 

NFL reporter Ian Rappaport says Rice's attorney has already admitted to wrongdoing.

 

The charges could potentially carry jail time, and will almost certainly result in a league suspension. KGGF will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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