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KU track and field set for ever-growing Kansas Relays

Bringing 5,000 athletes to Rock Chalk Park last year for the 100th edition of the Kansas Relays, a long-awaited return for the historic event, was an accomplishment in and of itself. But Tim Byers, the meet director entering his second Relays in charge, has apparently managed to top that for ...

Furphy declares for draft while retaining college eligibility

Updated 10:20 a.m. Wednesday: Kansas freshman guard Johnny Furphy announced Tuesday night that he intends to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft while leaving the door open for a potential return to college basketball. In a statement released by the KU men's basketball program on its X account, ...

Former Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog dies at 92

NEW YORK — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as "Whiteyball," has died. He was 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said ...

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also beat the White Sox with 6 2/3 ...