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IOWA
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US–Severe Weather-Derecho
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho. The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds. The Storm Prediction Center made the determination based on local reports of straight-line winds of over 60 mph from the Dakotas into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and western Wisconsin. Many areas reported gusts over 75 mph, with the highest at 99 mph in northwestern Iowa. The storms caused power outages and damage but were less destructive than past derechos. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday into Wednesday from southern Montana into Nebraska and Iowa.
WORDS: 381 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:58 p.m. CDT
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US–Nebraska Explosion
Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning
SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and an adult missing since a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant are dead. The explosion happened Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont. The two children were waiting for an employee to finish work. The blast destroyed part of the plant, and firefighters are still battling the blaze Wednesday. Officials suspect wood dust an elevator caused the explosion at the plant, which makes animal bedding and wood pellets. The structure’s instability has made it difficult for crews to gain access inside. he company did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment.
WORDS: 472 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 9:07 a.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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US–Kansas City-Deputy Killed
A 38-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man is charged with capital murder over a deputy’s fatal shooting
SUMMARY: A 38-year-old man who previously served time in prison for aggravated robbery has been charged with capital murder in Kansas in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy in Kansas City, Kansas. The charge was filed Monday in Wyandotte County District Court by District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. Authorities say Shawn M. Harris opened fire Saturday when Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming and a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer approached his home on a domestic disturbance call. Ming was hit multiple times and died later at a hospital. Online court records show Harris pled guilty to seven felonies in Kansas and Missouri in 2012 and 2013, including aggravated robbery.
WORDS: 378 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 3:12 p.m. CDT
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US–Aircraft Down-Investigation
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
SUMMARY: Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit. The helicopter’s altitude-measuring instrument was also inaccurate. These findings were revealed during the first day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings. The crash, which occurred in January, killed 67 people. The board is examining how the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army may have contributed to the incident. The hearings will continue for three days, focusing on military helicopter routes, collision avoidance technology, and air traffic controller training at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
WORDS: 1122 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 11:04 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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US–Severe Weather-Derecho
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho. The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds. The Storm Prediction Center made the determination based on local reports of straight-line winds of over 60 mph from the Dakotas into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and western Wisconsin. Many areas reported gusts over 75 mph, with the highest at 99 mph in northwestern Iowa. The storms caused power outages and damage but were less destructive than past derechos. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday into Wednesday from southern Montana into Nebraska and Iowa.
WORDS: 381 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:58 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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US–Kansas City-Deputy Killed
A 38-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man is charged with capital murder over a deputy’s fatal shooting
SUMMARY: A 38-year-old man who previously served time in prison for aggravated robbery has been charged with capital murder in Kansas in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy in Kansas City, Kansas. The charge was filed Monday in Wyandotte County District Court by District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. Authorities say Shawn M. Harris opened fire Saturday when Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming and a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer approached his home on a domestic disturbance call. Ming was hit multiple times and died later at a hospital. Online court records show Harris pled guilty to seven felonies in Kansas and Missouri in 2012 and 2013, including aggravated robbery.
WORDS: 378 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 3:12 p.m. CDT
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US–Extreme Weather-Heat
Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US
SUMMARY: Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime. But the sweltering heat this week set at least one record, and forecasters urged residents to limit being outside if possible and to hydrate. The all-time high temperature record at Tampa International Airport was broken on Sunday when the thermometer hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous record had been 99 degrees Fahrenheit set in June 2020. The National Weather Service said Tuesday that the prolonged heat wave was expected to peak in the southeast U.S. at midweek.
WORDS: 646 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 12:51 p.m. CDT
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US–Election 2026-Texas Redistricting
Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats
SUMMARY: Texas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts as they brace for a challenging midterm election in 2026. This move aims to bolster their chances of maintaining control in the U.S. House. The redrawn map comes during a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. President Donald Trump has urged Texas Republicans to reshape districts in the party’s favor. Some Democratic state lawmakers have talked of walking out of the special session to block action on redistricting, which has had mixed results in the past. Meanwhile, Democrats in California and New York are considering redrawing their districts to counter GOP efforts.
WORDS: 1004 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 9:59 a.m. CDT
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NEBRASKA
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US–Severe Weather-Derecho
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho. The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds. The Storm Prediction Center made the determination based on local reports of straight-line winds of over 60 mph from the Dakotas into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and western Wisconsin. Many areas reported gusts over 75 mph, with the highest at 99 mph in northwestern Iowa. The storms caused power outages and damage but were less destructive than past derechos. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday into Wednesday from southern Montana into Nebraska and Iowa.
WORDS: 381 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:58 p.m. CDT
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US–Nebraska Explosion
Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning
SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and an adult missing since a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant are dead. The explosion happened Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont. The two children were waiting for an employee to finish work. The blast destroyed part of the plant, and firefighters are still battling the blaze Wednesday. Officials suspect wood dust an elevator caused the explosion at the plant, which makes animal bedding and wood pellets. The structure’s instability has made it difficult for crews to gain access inside. he company did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment.
WORDS: 472 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 9:07 a.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US–Severe Weather-Derecho
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho. The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds. The Storm Prediction Center made the determination based on local reports of straight-line winds of over 60 mph from the Dakotas into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and western Wisconsin. Many areas reported gusts over 75 mph, with the highest at 99 mph in northwestern Iowa. The storms caused power outages and damage but were less destructive than past derechos. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday into Wednesday from southern Montana into Nebraska and Iowa.
WORDS: 381 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:58 p.m. CDT
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US–Voting Rights Act-Private Lawsuits
Court restricts who can bring voting rights challenges in a case involving voters with disabilities
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court panel has ruled that private individuals and organizations cannot bring voting rights cases under a section of the law that allows others to assist voters who are blind, have disabilities or are unable to read. It’s the latest ruling from the St. Louis-based 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, saying only the government can bring lawsuits alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act. The findings upend decades of precedent and will likely be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Monday’s ruling followed the reasoning of another 8th Circuit panel in a previous case from 2023.
WORDS: 725 – MOVED: 07/28/2025 5:40 p.m. CDT
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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US–Severe Weather-Derecho
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho. The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds. The Storm Prediction Center made the determination based on local reports of straight-line winds of over 60 mph from the Dakotas into Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and western Wisconsin. Many areas reported gusts over 75 mph, with the highest at 99 mph in northwestern Iowa. The storms caused power outages and damage but were less destructive than past derechos. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday into Wednesday from southern Montana into Nebraska and Iowa.
WORDS: 381 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:58 p.m. CDT
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US–Arkansas Hikers Killed
Police release picture of man wanted for questioning in investigation into Devil’s Den park killings
SUMMARY: Arkansas police have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in their investigation into the killing of a married couple at Devil’s Den State Park. The attack happened over the weekend, and the couple were killed in front of their children. Police say the killer was likely injured during the attack. Authorities have asked the public to review photos and videos from the park on Saturday. The FBI is assisting with the investigation. Trails at the park remain closed, and rangers have increased patrols. The couple had recently moved to Arkansas from South Dakota.
WORDS: 594 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 3:10 p.m. CDT
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SPORTS
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KANSAS
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FBN–Chiefs-Relentless Jones
Chiefs’ Chris Jones: The backstory behind the ‘Chris Rule,’ and what’s made him a three-time All-Pro
SUMMARY: Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs has been a standout in the NFL for nearly a decade. His journey to becoming a three-time All-Pro includes a memorable moment six years ago. Jones injured his calf while trying to tackle Patrick Mahomes. This led to the creation of the “Chris Rule,” where he must stop once he beats the offensive line in practice. Fortunately for Jones, there are no such rules when games begin. He followed a 15 1/2-sack season three years ago and 10 1/2 the next season with five sacks last year, a number made more modest only because the 6-foot-6, 310-pound Jones was faced with constant double- and triple-teams. At 31, he remains among the best defensive players in the game.
WORDS: 871 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:38 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Braves-Royals
Isbel and Pasquantino power Royals to 9-6 win over Braves after Acuña exits with injury
SUMMARY: Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-6 after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. He will be placed on the 10-day injured list. Seth Lugo won his first start since agreeing Monday to a $46 million, two-year contract for 2026 and ’27. Pasquantino finished with three hits and two RBIs. Bobby Witt Jr. also drove in two runs for the Royals, and Jonathan India had a two-run double. Marcell Ozuna homered and knocked in three for Atlanta, and Austin Riley also went deep. But right-hander Erick Fedde fell behind 4-0 after two innings in his Braves debut.
WORDS: 342 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 10:05 p.m. CDT
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BBO–MLB-Trade-Deadline
MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly among prized players who could move
SUMMARY: The market is heating up in the last week before the July 31 trade deadline. Arizona sent Josh Naylor to Seattle on Thursday. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday while the Mets added left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles. More Diamondbacks could be traded, including slugger Eugenio Suárez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. Mitch Keller and Sandy Alcantara could also be dealt.
WORDS: 811 – MOVED: 07/25/2025 2:58 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Braves-Acuna
Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation. The severity of the injury is still unclear. Acuña first felt discomfort on Monday night after scoring from first base during a game against Kansas City. Despite wanting to play on Tuesday, the five-time All-Star came up limping while chasing a ball and was removed from the game. The Braves recalled Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill his roster spot. Acuña has faced multiple injuries in his career but returned this season with a strong performance. Eli White is expected to be his primary replacement.
WORDS: 587 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 10:19 a.m. CDT
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FBN–Chiefs-Worthy
Chiefs place WR Xavier Worthy in concussion protocol a day after he banged his head in practice
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have placed wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the concussion protocol. This comes after he hit his head during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Worthy is expected to play a significant role in the offense after an impressive rookie season. He stepped up last year because of injuries to Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice. Brown also missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, and Skyy Moore is dealing with a hamstring issue. The Chiefs have a break Thursday and another day off Monday before their preseason opener on Aug. 9 in Chicago.
WORDS: 208 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 11:55 a.m. CDT
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BBO–Rockies-Braves Trade
Braves acquire reliever Tyler Kinley from Rockies for minor league pitcher Austin Smith
SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran reliever Tyler Kinley from the Colorado Rockies. The trade, which took place on Wednesday, involves minor league pitcher Austin Smith heading to the Rockies. The 34-year-old Kinley has been with Colorado for six seasons. He had a standout 2022 season but has struggled over the past three years. This season, he is 1-3 with a 5.66 ERA in 49 appearances. Kinley is in the final year of his contract, which includes a club option for next season. The 26-year-old Smith has a 2.38 ERA at Class-A Rome in the Braves’ farm system.
WORDS: 170 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 12:42 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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BKL–Lynx-Give Us Liberty
Lynx lament schedule quirk that delayed Liberty rematch, with Finals loss last year well in the past
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Lynx finally have the chance to play the New York Liberty again after an overtime loss in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals last year. The first of four regular-season matchups between the teams is Wednesday in Minnesota. The Lynx lead the league at 22-5 by four games. The Liberty have been fighting through injuries and are in second place. Star Breanna Stewart will miss her second straight game after hurting her lower leg. The Lynx say they’re not seeking revenge on the Liberty but simply preparing for a quality opponent.
WORDS: 711 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 5:30 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Twins-Buxton
Twins place All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on 10-day injured list with rib injury
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a rib injury. The move, retroactive to Sunday, comes after Buxton was removed from the Twins’ game against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning on Saturday with soreness in his side. An MRI on Sunday revealed irritation in the cartilage in his rib cage. Buxton is in the midst of a career season. In 85 games, Buxton is hitting .282 with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs. He’s also 17 for 17 in stolen bases.
WORDS: 213 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 5:54 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Red Sox-Twins
Story’s homer and Giolito’s strong outing lift Red Sox over Twins 8-5
SUMMARY: Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5. Giolito gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Jarren Duran also homered, doubled and stole a base for the Red Sox. Brooks Lee homered twice and drove in all five Minnesota runs. Lee entered the game in the third inning to replace Carlos Correa, who left with a migraine. Twins starter Pierson Ohl, making his major league debut, held the Red Sox scoreless for two innings, but he couldn’t limit the damage in Boston’s four-run third.
WORDS: 333 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 9:47 p.m. CDT
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BKL–Around the WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks riding hot start as 2nd half of season is underway
SUMMARY: No team has been playing better since the All-Star break than the Los Angeles Sparks and they’ve been doing it with a stellar offense. The Sparks won five straight games, including three on the road, before falling at home to Las Vegas on Tuesday night. It’s only the third time in the past five years that Los Angeles has won five or more games in a row. The Sparks had a nine-game winning streak in 2020 and a six-game one in 2023.
WORDS: 501 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 11:53 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Chiefs-Relentless Jones
Chiefs’ Chris Jones: The backstory behind the ‘Chris Rule,’ and what’s made him a three-time All-Pro
SUMMARY: Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs has been a standout in the NFL for nearly a decade. His journey to becoming a three-time All-Pro includes a memorable moment six years ago. Jones injured his calf while trying to tackle Patrick Mahomes. This led to the creation of the “Chris Rule,” where he must stop once he beats the offensive line in practice. Fortunately for Jones, there are no such rules when games begin. He followed a 15 1/2-sack season three years ago and 10 1/2 the next season with five sacks last year, a number made more modest only because the 6-foot-6, 310-pound Jones was faced with constant double- and triple-teams. At 31, he remains among the best defensive players in the game.
WORDS: 871 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 1:38 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Royals-Hill
Kansas City Royals designate 45-year-old LHP Rich Hill for assignment
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals have designated Rich Hill for assignment a week after the 45-year-old left-hander pitched in the first game of his 21st big league season. Hill went 0-2 with a 5.00 ERA in two starts with Kansas City. The Royals were his 14th team, matching Edwin Jackson for the major league record. Kansas City also brought up right-hander Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Omaha before its game against Atlanta. Hill allowed three runs in five innings in a 6-0 loss at the Chicago Cubs a week ago. He became the oldest player to start a major league game since May 27, 2012, when Jamie Moyer tossed his final game with Colorado at age 49.
WORDS: 193 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 8:36 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Marlins-Cardinals
Alcantara pitches 5 scoreless innings, Pauley hits 2-run HR as Marlins beat Cardinals 5-0
SUMMARY: Graham Pauley hit his first home run for the Marlins, Sandy Alcantara pitched five scoreless innings and Miami beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0. Alcantara (6-9) gave up three hits with three walks, struck out four and hit two batters. Calvin Faucher, Ronny Henriquez and Valente Bellozo combined to pitch four scoreless innings. Pauley’s two-run homer in the second inning made it 2-0. Otto Lopez had an RBI single in the fifth, while Eric Wagaman hit an RBI double and Xavier Edwards followed with a run-scoring triple to make it 5-0 in the sixth. St. Louis starter Sonny Gray (10-5) took the loss.
WORDS: 338 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 10:12 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Braves-Acuña
Braves All-Star OF Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves with Achilles tendon tightness and will go to IL
SUMMARY: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading for the 10-day injured list. Acuña was removed from Tuesday night’s loss at Kansas City with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. Acuña experienced the discomfort after chasing down a ball in right field. He’ll be evaluated further on Wednesday. Acuña said he initially felt pain while running the bases on Monday night. The discomfort returned after he ran for a foul ball in the sixth inning Tuesday night. Later in the inning, a ball was hit over his head and he gave chase. He left the game after the sixth.
WORDS: 458 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 9:03 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Braves-Royals
Isbel and Pasquantino power Royals to 9-6 win over Braves after Acuña exits with injury
SUMMARY: Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-6 after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. He will be placed on the 10-day injured list. Seth Lugo won his first start since agreeing Monday to a $46 million, two-year contract for 2026 and ’27. Pasquantino finished with three hits and two RBIs. Bobby Witt Jr. also drove in two runs for the Royals, and Jonathan India had a two-run double. Marcell Ozuna homered and knocked in three for Atlanta, and Austin Riley also went deep. But right-hander Erick Fedde fell behind 4-0 after two innings in his Braves debut.
WORDS: 342 – MOVED: 07/29/2025 10:05 p.m. CDT
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BBO–MLB-Trade-Deadline
MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly among prized players who could move
SUMMARY: The market is heating up in the last week before the July 31 trade deadline. Arizona sent Josh Naylor to Seattle on Thursday. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday while the Mets added left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles. More Diamondbacks could be traded, including slugger Eugenio Suárez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. Mitch Keller and Sandy Alcantara could also be dealt.
WORDS: 811 – MOVED: 07/25/2025 2:58 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Braves-Acuna
Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation. The severity of the injury is still unclear. Acuña first felt discomfort on Monday night after scoring from first base during a game against Kansas City. Despite wanting to play on Tuesday, the five-time All-Star came up limping while chasing a ball and was removed from the game. The Braves recalled Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill his roster spot. Acuña has faced multiple injuries in his career but returned this season with a strong performance. Eli White is expected to be his primary replacement.
WORDS: 587 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 10:19 a.m. CDT
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FBN–Chiefs-Worthy
Chiefs place WR Xavier Worthy in concussion protocol a day after he banged his head in practice
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have placed wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the concussion protocol. This comes after he hit his head during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Worthy is expected to play a significant role in the offense after an impressive rookie season. He stepped up last year because of injuries to Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice. Brown also missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, and Skyy Moore is dealing with a hamstring issue. The Chiefs have a break Thursday and another day off Monday before their preseason opener on Aug. 9 in Chicago.
WORDS: 208 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 11:55 a.m. CDT
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BBO–Rockies-Braves Trade
Braves acquire reliever Tyler Kinley from Rockies for minor league pitcher Austin Smith
SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran reliever Tyler Kinley from the Colorado Rockies. The trade, which took place on Wednesday, involves minor league pitcher Austin Smith heading to the Rockies. The 34-year-old Kinley has been with Colorado for six seasons. He had a standout 2022 season but has struggled over the past three years. This season, he is 1-3 with a 5.66 ERA in 49 appearances. Kinley is in the final year of his contract, which includes a club option for next season. The 26-year-old Smith has a 2.38 ERA at Class-A Rome in the Braves’ farm system.
WORDS: 170 – MOVED: 07/30/2025 12:42 p.m. CDT
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