Fermin Bunt Lifts Royals Past White Sox 4-3 in Walkoff
Freddy Fermin attempted bunts twice earlier in the week, then laid down a safety squeeze that produced the winning run as Nick Pratto scored on a bunt with no play. Manager Matt Quattro praised the bold call and noted Chicago faced a fourth straight loss after the Royals clinched their first home series win.
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Local tennis players head to state tournament in Topeka
Six local players will represent the city in the Class 6A state tennis tourney in Topeka. Free State seniors Britton Snyder and Drew Harrison lead the singles lineup, with Snyder returning regionals champ glory and Harrison aiming for seed position. Lawrence High freshman Jack Bauch faces Arjun Reiland as he seeks a strong state debut after a close regional finish.
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Kansas volleyball star Caroline Bien chosen for U21 National Team
Kansas junior Caroline Bien, from Overland Park, is one of 18 players named to USA Volleyball's U21 National Training Team. She will train in Anaheim next week as USA Volleyball selects 12 players to compete in the 2023 Women's U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Mexico in late May. This marks Bien's second straight year with the elite squad, reflecting her multi sport prep at Saint Thomas Aquinas in the KC metro area.
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NCAA rules keep strict on athlete betting amid Iowa probes
More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could face discipline from law enforcement and the NCAA for impermissible online wagering. Penalties under NCAA bylaws could sideline players for most of a season, while Iowa state fines for under 21 bettors run around 645 dollars. Iowa and Iowa State cooperate with regulators as probes widen after Alabama baseball coach dismissal over gaming investigations.
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