ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) Missouri Western State University Athletic Director Andy Carter spoke with the News-Press on Thursday morning to preview the return of the Kansas City Chiefs to campus.MoWest has played host to the Chiefs Training Camp since 2010, offering fans from throughout the region a chance to see the football stars up close as they sharpen their skills before the start of the NFL season.Since taking on the athletic director position in 2022, Carter said he and other university staff have come to develop a feeling when training camp is just around the corner."There's a lot of work that goes into it," he said. "My staff will basically be devoting most of their day starting tomorrow to camp. But it's exciting."Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 29, the four-time Super Bowl champions will host live practice on the Mosaic Training Fields behind Spratt Stadium, with added autograph sessions for different position groups throughout the team's three-week stay.Having prepared for the annual training camp over the course of several weeks, Carter emphasized that MWSU, the Chiefs and the city of St. Joseph have all taken great care to make sure the experience is one attendees will never forget."We've got tremendous coordination and collaboration with the Chiefs, with the city, with our police department, with Mosaic as the health provider," he said. "If there are issues, whether its weather or health-related, we're all talking and making sure that we're providing the best experience for those that come."Going on to offer recommendations for new and returning fans alike, the athletic director encouraged attendees to plan ahead by paying attention to the daily training schedule, when days will have an admission fee and to prepare parking tickets prior to arriving on campus.Food and drink vendors will be available during the three-week experience, alongside a Chiefs team store and a kids zone on Craig Field. Spectators will also be able to view the practice from various seating locations within the camp."The people that I see having the most fun come with expectation and they don't just sit in one place," Carter said. "They kind of move around and they see different things and they follow what's going. They interact and engage ... It's a good time if you come to have a good time."The first practice open to the general public is on Thursday, Aug. 30, with more information about the training camp schedule available online.As of Thursday, July 23, tickets are still available for purchase.

The start of the Pony League World Series is just over two weeks away.This years Pony League World Series is even more special because theyre celebrating their 75th anniversary. The excitement for the 13- and 14-year-old Pony League players is palpable.It all kicks off with a fan fest Aug. 6, and the games begin Aug. 7.Tournament officials and fans alike are highly anticipating the magic moments this years tournament is set to bring, and theyre honored that all the action and excitement happens right in Washington.The World Series, 75 years, here in Washington. Im a lifer here. Ive lived here my entire life, board member Bob Gregg said. ... This is part of who we are. The community gets excited. We went through a little bit of a lull in the 70s and early 80s, but when we brought the World Series back here in 84, this community has said, Yeah, this is who we are, and we want to show it off to the world.Washington County is the host team for this years tournament. They were the runners-up last year against Chinese Taipei. Their first game is Aug. 8, at 5 p.m.Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeMatt Harmon is joined by Fantasy Points Zain Dhanani to break down 12 of the biggest fantasy storylines heading into training camp. The duo dives into the offensive ecosystems, emerging pass catchers, crowded backfields and the key situations fantasy managers need to monitor before draft season kicks off. From potential breakout candidates to position battles that could shape the fantasy landscape, Matt and Zain cover the storylines that matter most heading into the 2026 season.(6:30) Sean Mannion's impact on Eagles offense(16:30) Changes to Packers offense(27:23) Davis Webb's impact on Broncos offense(34:00) David Blough's impact on Commanders offense(41:45) Jaguars crowded pass catching room(51:30) Josh Downs' role in 2026(55:00) Browns pass catchers to draft (59:30) Luther Burden hype (1:08:00) Who signs Stefon Diggs? (1:10:50) James Cook's pass catching role (1:15:00) Bhayshul Tuten or Chris Rodridguez Jr? (1:20:00) Is Bucky Irving still an RB1? Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

Corinthians shine after Copa return and climb the Brasileiro tableAt Neo Qumica Arena, Corinthians beat Remo 3-0 this Thursday (23), closing out the 19th round of the 2026 Brasileiro.Highlights coming shortlyIn their first official match after the break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Timo delighted the faithful fans, who once again put on a show at home despite the cold night in Itaquera.Especially in the first half, "prime Dinizism" was on display, with controlled possession and fluid passing moves.And the goals came fairly naturally.With long strides and great vision, Andr showed why he had been on the radar of European football.The midfielder played a beautiful pass into the box for Yuri Alberto, who finished past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.Shortly after, in a great team move with excellent switches of play, Kaio Csar finished off Breno Bidons assist to extend the black-and-white sides lead.In first-half stoppage time, Matheuzinho crossed from the right, Andr won the aerial duel, Labyad gave it a little touch to shake off his marker, and Yuri Alberto struck it sweetly to make it 3-0.After the break, Corinthians eased off the pace but still remained fully in control, and goalkeeper Hugo Souza was barely tested. StandingsWith their third straight win in the Brasileiro, Corinthians move up to 27 points and climb from 10th to 7th in the table.Remo, meanwhile, stay on 18 points and remain in second-to-last place.Both Timo and the King of the Amazon will be back in action next Sunday (26) for the 20th round of the national championship.Corinthians visit Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova at 4:00 p.m. (Braslia time), while Remo host Vitria at Mangueiro at 7:30 p.m. (Braslia time).This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

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Jordan Love didn't have to write anything or include a clever caption.The photo told the story and his message is clear.He's on his way to another season as the leader of the Pack. And everyone around him are fired up about it. Less than a week before the start of another training camp begins, the 27-year-old quarterback of the Green Bay Packers took to Instagram on July 23 to post an image of him leading the team out of the tunnel at Lambeau Field.The 2026 season will be Love's fourth at the commands under center and seventh overall in the organization. Love is coming off his most consistent season in which he led the Packers to a third straight playoff appearance. But the year ended in disappointment after the Packers collapsed in the wild-card round of the playoffs. But that's in the past and Love appears to have his eyes on the future. Here's what his wife Ronika Stone Love, and teammates said about Love's post:Stone Love, who gave birth to the couple's first child during the offseason, said her husband is "oooozing aura king." His teammates' responses were: Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, the team's top returning receiver who recently signed a four-year contract extension worth $110.5 million, replied with a clock emoji.Linebacker Zaire Franklin, a newcomer to the team, wrote "QB1."Wide receiver Savion Williams, in his second season with the Packers, used a fire emoji to express his excitement.Cornerback Keisean Nixon, entering his fifth year in Green Bay, wrote: 10 (Love wears No. 10)View this post on InstagramWhen is Packers training camp?Love will hit the practice field for the first time next Wednesday, July 29, for the start of training camp.Veteran players like Love report to the stadium a day earlier.More: Green Bay Packers roster breakdown, unique facts entering training campPackers preseason schedule Love and the Packers head to Pittsburgh to see Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy for the team's first of three preseason games. Thursday, Aug. 13: Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 6 p.m.Friday, Aug. 21: Green Bay Packers atDenver Broncos, 8 p.m.Friday, Aug. 28: Green Bay Packers vs.Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m.Shop Packers ticketsJordan Love statsHere are Jordan Love's stats from last year and for his career:2025Games: 15 (he missed last two-plus games of the regular season due to a concussion)Completion Pct: 66.3% (best since becoming a starter)Yards: 3,381 yardsTDs: 23 touchdownsINTs: 6 interceptions (fewest as a starter)Rating: 101.2 (best since becoming a starter)CareerGames: 57Completion Pct: 64.3%Yards: 11,535 yardsTDs: 83 touchdowns INTs: 31 interceptions Rating: 96.8This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Jordan Love's wife says Packers QB is 'aura king' after Instagram post

See the updated table after the first half of the BrasileiroThis Thursday (23), the first half of the 2026 Brasileiro came to an end.The match that wrapped up the 19th round was Corinthians 3-0 win over Remo at Neo Qumica Arena.But in Rio de Janeiro, in a postponed match from the fourth round, Botafogo and Vitria drew 0-0.The match at Nilton Santos Stadium also brought an end to the main transfer "saga" in Brazilian football at the start of this mid-year window.Thats because Danilo took the field for Glorioso and reached the maximum number of matches for the team, preventing a transfer to another Serie A club (Palmeiras and Flamengo were in the race).Now, Flamengo and Mirassol are the only teams that still have not completed 19 matches, but the CBF has not yet scheduled a date for the game, also valid for the fourth round. Matchday 20 fixturesSaturday (25) - Athletico-PR vs InternacionalSaturday (25) - Santos vs ChapecoenseSaturday (25) - Vasco vs MirassolSunday (26) - Cruzeiro vs BotafogoSunday (26) - Bahia vs CorinthiansSunday (26) - RB Bragantino vs CoritibaSunday (26) - Grmio vs FluminenseSunday (26) - Flamengo vs So PauloSunday (26) - Remo vs VitriaSunday (26) - Palmeiras vs Atltico-MG Updated standingsThe 19th round of the Brasileiro, which marked the teams return after the break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was especially positive for Corinthians, Cruzeiro and Botafogo, who each climbed three places compared to the previous round.So Paulo and Atltico-MG, meanwhile, went in the opposite direction, dropping four places compared to the standings after Round 18.Coritiba also fell three spots in the overall table.In the G-4, Athletico-PR took third place from Fluminense and, in the Z-4, Mirassol moved Remo into second-from-bottom.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Pressure intensifies for Panthers' Princely Umanmielen without Nic Scourton originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.In the moments after his NFL preseason debut last season, then-rookie Princely Umanmielen sat at his locker studying the box score. The Carolina Panthers' outside linebacker looked confused.His 2025 draft mate, Nic Scourton, was credited with a sack during the 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium on Aug. 8. Except the former Ole Miss standout couldn't recall the play when he tackled rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders behind the line of scrimmage.Seeing Scourton return to his locker, Umanmielen paused the start of a conversation."One second," he said. "Nic, you got a sack?"After hearing the confirmation, Umanmielen curiously dug deeper into the mystery."The one where you pushed him out of bounds ... that was a sack?" he asked. "That's what they are talking about?"Scourton nodded with a grin."That's some $#!%," Umanmielen said.Throughout their rookie campaigns, the friendly rivalry between the edge prospects continued to grow, despite Scourton eventually earning a starting role and finishing with five sacks, tied for the team high. Umanielen earned 1.5 sacks and forced one fumble last season and was expected to back up Scourton this fall.Offseason plans can change in a hurry.Scourton tore his ACL during the Panthers' first 2026 training camp practice Thursday andlikely will be lost for the season. As Scourton was carted off the field, the pressure on Umanmielen intensified instantly.Panthers' Princely Umanmielen under new pressureScourton was expected to start on the opposite edge of Jaelan Phillips, with Patrick Jones II and Umanmielen serving rotational roles."We have a whole group of guys that we're counting on," Panthers coach Dave Caneles said, as reported by Panthers.com."I'm proud of the fact that the first thought in guys' minds isn't, 'Are we going to have Nic for the season? It was, 'How is Nic?'"And guys are checking on him."After practice, quarterback Bryce Young gathered a group of players for an impromptu prayer session."Nic's our brother," Young said. "When you see someone down, it's just, first off, it's human nature. We all care, we all feel for him. Obviously, as athletes, we're all just praying for him."MORE:Panthers' rookie Monroe Freeling grinding for Week 1 startWhile Umanmielen did not have enough snaps last season to create a gaudy stat line, the 6-foot-4, 244-pounder made a difference when he was on the field. He finished seventh among all rookies by creating a splash play on 8.7 percent of his snaps. Turnovers, sacks, pressures, run stuffs and tackles for loss are listed among splash plays.With Scourton sidelined, Umanmielen will be pressured to produce more.More NFL news:Panthers RT Taylor Moton diagnosed with scary medical conditionPanthers re-sign Brady Christensen, bolster OL versatilityEntering Panthers' training camp, RB Trevor Etienne, WR Jimmy Horn Jr. face challenging journeysCan healthy Derrick Brown make bigger difference to Panthers' defense?With Rico Dowdle gone, Panthers need production from backup RBs

Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.On Episode 3,688, the Junkie Radio crew welcomed in UFC's Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, who just picked up a win over Seok Hyeon Ko in Oklahoma City. They also preview this weekend's pair of events: PFL Washington and UFC Fight Night 282, which goes down in Abu Dhabi. Tune in!This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: MMA Junkie Radio #3688: UFC and PFL preview, plus guest Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani

Alex Bowman retiring from full-time NASCAR racing after 2027. GettyAlex Bowman will call it a career in NASCAR after the 2027 Cup Series season. The 33-year-old re-signed with Hendrick Motorsports for a one-year deal to remain in the No. 48 car next season, but will step away from full-time competition following the 36-race campaign.Many questions surrounded Bowmans status heading into the 2026 season. It has been well-documented that the Arizona native was in a contract year at HMS.On top of that, Bowman has been under the spotlight for his performance struggles this season coupled with missing four races due to a vertigo diagnosis.On Thursday, Bowmans NASCAR future was made clear.Bowman signs one-year extension, will retire after 2027HMS released a statement regarding Bowmans status on Thursday. The team stated the eight-time Cup Series winner will remain with the organization next year, but will subsequently retire from full-time competition.Car owner Rick Hendrick expressed gratitude for Bowmans contributions to HMS and is pleased that he will be finishing his full-time NASCAR career at the place he spent the majority of his Cup Series career.Alex has meant so much to our organization for a long time. Hes overcome adversity, won big races and represented our team and partners with professionalism, personality and class. Alex is a tremendous talent in the race car and an even better person outside of it. Were proud hell have the opportunity to finish his full-time career with us on his terms. Hes family, Hendrick said.In the same statement, Bowman detailed his decision to retire, believing he is doing so at the right time amid his ninth season behind the wheel of the No. 48 car.Ive spent a lot of time thinking about whats next, and this feels like the right decision at the right time. The sport asks a lot of you, and Ive learned its important to listen to your body and make the right choices for yourself, Bowman said.With one year left, Bowman is focused on going out in style.My focus now is on making the most of my time on the racetrack and competing for wins. We still have a lot to accomplish, and I want to close my career on a high note for our team and our fans. To have the chance to do that with this organization and these people is really special, Bowman said. Bowman switched from No. 88 to No. 48 in 2021 and won a career-high four races that year. He went on to win at Las Vegas in 2022 and the Chicago street race in 2024, with the latter being his latest win to date.Bowmans retirement announcement comes during trying 2026 seasonIn the third race of the 2026 season at Circuit of The Americas, Bowman exited the race prematurely. It was discovered days later that Bowman had vertigo, which forced him out of the next four Cup Series races.From the time Bowman returned, the No. 48 team has struggled to produce quality results. Bowman is out of contention for The Chase as he sits 29th in the points standings. He has three top fives and four top 10s in 17 starts this season.It is not the first time Bowman has been sidelined from Cup competition. In September 2022, Bowman suffered a concussion after a crash at Texas Motor Speedway, forcing him to sit out for five straight races.In 2023, Bowman missed three races after suffering a fractured back in a sprint car crash.Injuries and illnesses have unfortunately plagued Bowman throughout his career. Despite that, Bowman has managed to win eight Cup races, and time will tell if he can bag a few more victories before his career comes to a close.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post NASCAR: Alex Bowman Retiring From Full-Time Racing After 2027 appeared first on HEAVY.