Jenner guides Hays back to state
Connor Nicholl reports Hays Legion baseball, led by coach Mike Jenner, earned a Class AAA Zone 7 state berth with a 3-0 run and a 42-10 scoring edge. Despite a small 10-man roster and injuries, Jenner’s calm style helped Hays post a 20-18-1 season as they prepare to face Lawrence in the opening state game in Pittsburg.
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Mann Joins Ottawa University Baseball as Infield Prospect
Junction City High School infielder Zach Mann has signed to play for Ottawa University. A shortstop and third baseman, Mann earned honorable mention in the Centennial League and the John Lugo Award after hitting .324 as a senior. Ottawa coach Joe Reed praised his range, arm strength, and game knowledge, noting his solid incoming middle infield potential and plan to major in exercise science.
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Favre stays retired as Vikings wait ends
Brett Favre informed Vikings coach Brad Childress he will not come out of retirement to play for Minnesota. The Star Tribune first reported the decision, stunning a team that courted him all summer and hoped his addition alongside Adrian Peterson and a veteran defense.
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Pinkel touts Weatherspoon as nation’s best linebacker
IRVING Texas Missouri coach Gary Pinkel says senior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is the leader Missouri needs after Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin depart. Pinkel notes Weatherspoon’s impact beyond tackling and hails him as a potential top linebacker in the country as Missouri searches for a new quarterback and receiver.
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State Intense Legion baseball season in Ottawa
The Ottawa Legion team carries confidence from a strong state tournament. Corbin and Connor Goedert lead a 10 of 12 player roster from that team as they adapt to Ottawa. Players praise team cohesion, town support, and the high level of play, with expectations for an intense season atmosphere.
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Legion AA State Tournament Opens in Sabetha This Thursday
The state tournament runs Thursday through Sunday in Sabetha with four Thursday games featuring Doniphan County versus Eudora, Pratt versus Ottawa, Burlington versus Ellis, and Beloit versus Sabetha. Friday schedules include two morning losers’ brackets and two evening winners’ brackets.
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Chiefs cut kicker Barth paving way for Succop starter
Kansas City Chiefs waived kicker Connor Barth after last season in which he converted 10 of 12 field goal attempts across 10 games. The move likely clears the path for seventh round pick Ryan Succop to win the kicking job this season, as Succop, South Carolina product and Mr. Irrelevant, prepares to step in after a 2-14 campaign.
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Royals rally past Orioles behind Buck's two out liner
Buck's two out liner to right in the eighth delivers a 4-3 Royals win. Teahen, Wright and Soria contribute in relief as Baltimore's nine losses since the All-Star break mount. Wieters shines with four hits and Jones homers for Baltimore in a tough defeat.
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