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Former KU Track Star, Kinsley Lawyer Al Frame, Dies at 91

Thursday, July 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas cross country standout Al Frame passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91.Frame was a standout on the Jayhawk track and field and cross country teams from 1952-56, earning All-America honors in 1954 and 1955 in cross... Read More.

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino Named AL Player of the Week

Tuesday, June 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals' first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was honored by Major League Baseball as the American League Player of the Week after his efforts in the series' against St. Louis and the Chicago White Sox.Pasquantino hit 13-26 (.500) combined in the... Read More.

Witt Places 2nd Behind Judge in Race for AL MVP

Friday, November 22

By Anne RogersKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - A historic 2024 season that saw Bobby Witt Jr. establish himself as one of the stars of the game also netted the shortstop the highest finish in American League Most Valuable Player voting by a Royal in 39... Read More.

Lugo 2nd, Ragans 4th in AL Cy Young Voting

Thursday, November 21

By Anne RogersKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals’ remarkable turnaround from 56-106 in 2023 to 86-76 and a postseason berth in ’24 was fueled by their starting pitching. Kansas City boasted one of the best rotations in baseball, which included a dynamic one-two... Read More.

Royals’ Quatraro Runner-Up for AL MOY After Getting KC Back to Postseason

Wednesday, November 20

By Anne RogersKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Matt Quatraro’s first year as a big league manager didn’t go very well, at least in terms of a win-loss record.Matching a franchise record with 106 losses certainly wasn’t in the vision he, general manager J.J. Picollo... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans Lead the Royals Over the Orioles 1-0 to Open an AL Wild Card Series

Wednesday, October 2

By Howard FendrichBALTIMORE (AP) — As Bobby Witt Jr. prepared to make his much-anticipated playoff debut for the Kansas City Royals, he took a moment after the final notes of the national anthem rang out at Camden Yards on Tuesday to soak it... Read More.

Sterling’s Lenox Earns NAIA-ATA Al Ortolani Athletic Training Scholarship

Tuesday, September 17

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) - Drannon Lenox is currently pursuing his master's degree in athletic training at Sterling College (Kan.). Drannon approaches his studies with unparalleled diligence, constantly seeking opportunities to deepen his understanding of the field. In his first year, Drannon gained hands-on... Read More.

Guardians Score 3 runs on Witt’s Wild Throw, Down Royals 8-5 in Matchup of AL Central’s Top Teams

Tuesday, June 4

BY TOM WITHERS - ASSOCIATED PRESSCLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt’s Jr.'s throwing error led to Cleveland scoring three runs on an infield grounder in the seventh inning in the Guardians’ 8-5 win over the Royals on Tuesday night, the first matchup... Read More.

National League Snaps All-Star Game Losing Streak, Tops AL 3-2 Behind Elias Díaz Homer

Wednesday, July 12

By: Tim Booth, AP News SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — Shining brightly in the Emerald City, the National League snapped a losing streak that lasted more than a decade.An unheralded catcher from Colorado delivered the big blow.Elias Díaz hit a two-run homer off... Read More.