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Tick season is in full swing, here is how to stay safe

July 18, 2025 12:08 pm Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer.

Sports on TV for July 19 – 20

July 18, 2025 11:03 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, July 19 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Melbourne at Carlton 1 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Fremantle at Collingwood AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Czechia Grand Prix – Sprint Race, Ostrovacice, Czechia 10:30

Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom voted top interior offensive lineman by AP

July 18, 2025 11:02 am Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Chris Lindstrom has spent much of his six-year career under the radar playing for an Atlanta team that hasn’t made the postseason since 2017. But Lindstrom’s play deserves much more attention as his ability to create holes in the run game and protect the passer is a key

Baseball Glance

July 18, 2025 11:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 56 41 .577 — New York 53 44 .546 3 Boston 53 46 .535 4 Tampa Bay 51 47 .520 5½ Baltimore 43 53 .448 12½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 59 39 .602 — Cleveland 47 49 .490 11 Minnesota 47 50

Chiefs’ Chris Jones voted top interior defensive lineman by AP panel

July 18, 2025 11:01 am Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The one main constant on Kansas City’s defense during a run of seven straight appearances in the AFC title game has been defensive tackle Chris Jones. While Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have carried the offense, Jones has done the same on the defensive end for the Chiefs

National League Glance

July 18, 2025 10:39 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct Philadelphia 55 41 .573 New York 55 42 .567 Miami 44 51 .463 Atlanta 42 53 .442 Washington 38 58 .396 NOTE: Games back data omitted because not all teams have played the same number of games due to postponements. Postseason qualification this season is determined based

USTA Youth Tennis Tournament held at Noyes Tennis Complex

July 19, 2025 12:00 pm Patrick Holleron

One of the players from the L6 Junior Tournament.

Sports on TV for July 21 – 27

July 18, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Adv19-20 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 21 CYCLING 6 a.m. (Tuesday) PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 16, Montpellier / Mont Ventoux, France MLB BASEBALL 8 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Kansas City at Chicago Cubs OR Athletics at Texas SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 4:55

Marlins take on the Royals after Stowers’ 3-home run game

July 18, 2025 3:00 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Kansas City Royals (47-50, third in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (44-51, third in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: TBD; Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (4-9, 7.22 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -121, Marlins +101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The

Sports Betting Line

July 17, 2025 11:56 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press MLB Saturday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Detroit -116 at TEXAS -102 at TAMPA BAY -124 Baltimore +106 at CLEVELAND -136 Athletics +116 at SEATTLE -122 Houston +104 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at N.Y METS -178 Cincinnati +150 San Diego -142 at WASHINGTON +120 St. Louis -110 at

Chiefs Training Camp: The economic impact on St. Joseph

July 11, 2025 12:39 pm Ryan Eslinger

ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2010, the Kansas City Chiefs have called Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph home for their yearly training camp.

Sports Betting Line

July 17, 2025 4:41 pm Associated Press

By The Associated Press MLB Friday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at CLEVELAND -134 Athletics +114 Baltimore -124 at TAMPA BAY +106 Detroit -120 at TEXAS +102 at SEATTLE -126 Houston +108 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE San Diego -154 at WASHINGTON +130 at N.Y METS -162 Cincinnati +136 at ARIZONA -126 St.

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

July 17, 2025 2:50 pm Associated Press

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said Rice

Chiefs high powered offense will need to rely on the front five

July 17, 2025 2:29 pm Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After being sacked 36 times, a career high, and no answer for the left tackle position, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs made it a goal to find a difference-maker to help protect their franchise

Say ‘Hello’ to the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Draft Class

July 17, 2025 1:40 pm Ryan Eslinger

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With Training Camp coming up, there are some Kansas City Chiefs rookie players to keep an eye on.

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice receives sentence from judge

July 17, 2025 11:50 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Dallas judge has officially sentenced Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice to five years’ probation and 30 days of jail time, per a report from ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash that injured motorists

July 17, 2025 12:21 pm Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash that injured motorists.

Sports on TV for Friday, July 18

July 17, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, July 18 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Western at Brisbane 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Port Adelaide at Hawthorn 2 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: North Melbourne at Sydney 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS1 — AFL: Melbourne at

WNBA Glance

July 17, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 15 6 .714 — Atlanta 13 9 .591 2½ Indiana 12 11 .522 4 Washington 11 11 .500 4½ Chicago 7 15 .318 8½ Connecticut 3 19 .136 12½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 20 4 .833 — Phoenix 15 7 .682

MLS Glance

July 17, 2025 9:04 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 13 7 3 42 46 31 Vancouver 12 5 5 41 38 25 Minnesota United 11 5 7 40 39 26 Los Angeles FC 10 5 5 35 36 24 Seattle 9 6 7 34 34 31 Portland 9 7 6

Baseball Glance

July 17, 2025 9:02 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 55 41 .573 — New York 53 43 .552 2 Boston 53 45 .541 3 Tampa Bay 50 47 .515 5½ Baltimore 43 52 .453 11½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 59 38 .608 — Minnesota 47 49 .490 11½ Kansas City 47

National League Glance

July 17, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 55 41 .573 — New York 55 42 .567 ½ Miami 44 51 .463 10½ Atlanta 42 53 .442 12½ Washington 38 58 .396 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 57 39 .594 — Milwaukee 56 40 .583 1 St. Louis 51 46

Baseball Expanded Glance

July 17, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 55 41 .573 — — 7-3 L-2 32-16 23-25 440 423 17 New York 53 43 .552 2 +2 5-5 L-2 30-19 23-24 501 390 111 Boston 53 45 .541 3 +1 10-0 W-10 32-20

American League Glance

July 17, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 55 41 .573 — New York 53 43 .552 2 Boston 53 45 .541 3 Tampa Bay 50 47 .515 5½ Baltimore 43 52 .453 11½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 59 38 .608 — Minnesota 47 49 .490 11½ Kansas City 47

AP-Scorecard

July 17, 2025 4:04 am Associated Press

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Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas announces inaugural ‘Royals Wives for Wishes’

July 16, 2025 4:26 pm News-Press NOW

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event hosted by the wives and significant others of Kansas City Royals players aims to raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses across the region.

George Kittle’s all-around excellence earns him the honor of top tight end in AP rankings

July 16, 2025 11:33 am Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Perhaps no position requires a wider range of skills to succeed in the NFL than tight ends, who are asked to thrive as receivers in the middle of the field as well as being key parts to the run and pass games with their blocking. While many teams

Royals reacquire Adam Frazier in an All-Star break trade with the Pirates

July 16, 2025 10:37 am Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals reacquired veteran utility player Adam Frazier on Wednesday in an All-Star break trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kansas City sent minor league infielder Cam Devanney to Pittsburgh. Frazier, 33, has played in 78 games this season split between second base, left field and right field, hitting

Sports on TV for July 21 – 27

July 16, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Adv19-20 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 21 CYCLING 6 a.m. (Tuesday) PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 16, Montpellier / Mont Ventoux, France MLB BASEBALL 8 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Kansas City at Chicago Cubs OR Athletics at Texas SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 4:55

Sports on TV for Thursday, July 17

July 16, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 17 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. (Friday) FS2 — AFL: Western at Brisbane CFL FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. CBSSN — Toronto at Montreal CYCLING 6:30 a.m. PEACOCK — UCI: The Tour de France, Stage 12, Auch / Hautacam, France 6:30