DAVE SKRETTA Sports Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kike Hernandez (8) celebrates with Andy Pages (44) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Dodgers’ Hernández and Smith homer, Wrobleski pitches 6 innings of 3-hit ball in 5-1 win over Royals

June 29, 2025

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer and Will Smith also went deep to send the Dodgers to a rain-delayed 5-1 victory over the Royals on Sunday. Justin Wrobleski tossed six innings of three-hit ball in place of opener Lou Trivino, and Kirby Yates and Jack Dreyer finished off the dominant performance by the Los Angeles bullpen. Kris Bubic allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings for Kansas City. Both teams paid homage to the Negro Leagues, whose museum sits less than 10 miles from Kauffman Stadium. The Dodgers wore hats from their Brooklyn days out of respect for Jackie Robinson, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs. The Royals wore the Monarchs’ hats.

Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda warms up on deck before the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line

June 26, 2025

The Chiefs have requested an extension to the end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas in a letter to the Kansas Senate president. The request Thursday is an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Many believed that once Missouri lawmakers approved a financing package earlier this month, the Chiefs would ultimately renovate Arrowhead Stadium. But the deal from Kansas lawmakers may prove too lucrative to pass up. Donovan says there has been “significant progress” on plans for a new domed stadium, team headquarters, practice facility and mixed-use entertainment district.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce stretches during the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Travis Kelce’s decision to return for another season with Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all

June 18, 2025

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said Wednesday that he never seriously considered retirement after last year’s loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. Once the emotions died down, the four-time All-Pro realized he still had something to prove. In fact, Kelce seemed to indicate after the second day of the Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp that playing the 2026 season isn’t entirely out of the question. But for now, his focus is firmly on the upcoming season, and getting back to the big game. That much was evident just by looking at Kelce, who dismissed claims that he had dropped about 25 pounds but was noticeably slimmer all the same.

Tight end Travis Kelce, franchised guard Trey Smith attend Chiefs minicamp

June 17, 2025

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday. Kansas City is coming off a lopsided loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. Smith’s decision to attend was particularly noteworthy as he continues to seek a long-term contract with Kansas City. The sides face a mid-July deadline. If they are unable to come to an agreement, he would play the upcoming season on a one-year, $23.4 million deal.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is seen prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton has 2 hits, 3 RBIs as he starts rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset

June 10, 2025

The Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton had a pair of singles and three RBIs for Double-A Somerset in his first game this year, and New York manager Aaron Boone said that it was too early to tell when the slugger might return to the big leagues. Stanton had been sidelined since before spring training because of severe tendon injuries to both of his elbows. But he has been ramping up his work at the Yankees’ player development complex and Boone was optimistic the rehab assignment will not be long.

Yankees’ Aaron Judge hits third-longest homer of MLB season, a 469-foot shot in first inning vs KC

June 10, 2025

Aaron Judge has hit the third-longest homer in the majors this season in the first inning of the Yankees’ game against the Royals. It was a 469-foot shot to left field on Tuesday night that landed on top of the Kansas City franchise’s Hall of Fame. Judge’s two-run homer had an exit velocity of 117.9 mph, tying it for the third-hardest hit ball in the majors. It was his 24th of the season, and came two days after the two-time and reigning MVP hit a pair of homers in a loss to the Red Sox. Judge hit one 468 earlier this seaosn. Mike Trout has the longest homer at 484 feet, while Angels teammate Logan O’Hoppe hit one 470.

Jacpot! The Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense

June 2, 2025

The Kansas City Royals have called up top prospect Jac Caglianone, and he could make his big league debut on Tuesday night in St. Louis. They announced the move on Monday, one day after a second straight 1-0 game against Detroit. Kansas City has hit the fewest homers and scored the second-fewest runs in baseball, and the Royals hope that Caglianone can help to jump-start that anemic offense. In 50 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season, Caglianone has hit 15 homers and 56 RBIs with a .322 batting average. He was the sixth overall pick in last year’s first-year player draft.

Bryson DeChambeau waves after making a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bryson DeChambeau’s wild ride: LIV Golf star gets taste of speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 24, 2025

U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau got a taste of speed on Saturday, roaring around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a two-seat IndyCar. It was the kind of thing that would have made the LIV Golf star nervous early in his career. But he says the success of his YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 2 million subscribers, has given him the confidence to do some outside-the-box things. Another one: Hitting tee shots off the Turn 2 terrace onto Brickyard Crossing, the golf course adjacent to the racetrack that winds four of its holes through the infield.

Kyle Larson watches with his crew as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

As Kyle Larson aims for ‘the Double,’ other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon

May 24, 2025

Kyle Larson will take another crack at “the Double” on Sunday by trying to complete every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Tony Stewart is the only one to have pulled it off. But while attempts have been rare, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of drivers interested in it. Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, Team Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin and reigning IndyCar series champion Alex Palou all expressed some desire to give it a try this week. It takes some serious financial support, the backing of teams in both IndyCar and NASCAR, logistical help, and plenty of luck.

Josef Newgarden drives into the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josef Newgarden beats teammate Will Power in pit-stop challenge after tough week for Team Penske

May 23, 2025

Josef Newgarden has beaten teammate Will Power in the finals of the Indianapolis 500 pit-stop challenge. It was a big boost to Team Penske, which was rocked after their two cars were found to have a part illegally altered ahead of qualifying. Newgarden is the two-time defending Indy 500 winner and Power also has won the race. Both will start in the last row of the 33-car grid on Sunday. The pit-stop challenge win was the second straight for Newgarden’s team and third overall, and it was the 20th for Team Penske dating back to its first in 1981.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles head into the first turn as they compete in the Wienie 500 following the practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hot diggity dog! Wienermobiles put on riveting race in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 23, 2025

The top dog in a race among the six iconic Wienermobiles from Oscar Mayer proved to be the one representing the Southeast. The hot dog-on-wheels known as Slaw Dog passed the Wienermobile representing Chicago at the finish line to win the inaugural Wienie 500 on Carb Day, the final day of practice ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500. It was one of the rare times in which all six Wienermobiles in the Oscar Mayer fleet were in one place at one time.

Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems

May 23, 2025

Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden had the fastest lap of the 2-hour final practice on Carb Day at 225.687 mph. He will start from the back on Sunday as punishment for an illegal modified part that was found on the Team Penske cars of himself and Will Power. Two-time winner Takuma Sato, who will start in the middle of the first row, had some kind of mechanical problem during practice, as did Rahal Letterman Lanigan teammate Graham Rahal. Meanwhile, Ryan Hunter-Reay had to escape from his vehicle when fire erupted from the back of the No. 23 car late in the session.

Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Scott McLaughlin angrily defensive, utterly motivated after Team Penske penalties ahead of Indy 500

May 22, 2025

Scott McLaughlin defended team owner Roger Penske and said he is more motivated than ever to win the Indianapolis 500 after a week of upheaval within his race team. Last weekend, a piece on the cars of teammates Josef Newgarden and Will Power was found to be illegally altered, leaving to severe penalties. The part in question was not on McLaughlin’s car. His punishment came in the form of the firing of three top Team Penske officials, one of whom served as his strategist. Throw in the fact McLaughlin wrecked his primary car in practice last weekend and there is a lot for him to overcome in the race on Sunday.

FILE - Josef Newgarden crosses the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, file)

Indy 500 announces first grandstand sellout since 2016 with 350,000 expected for the race on Sunday

May 20, 2025

The Indianapolis 500 is sold out for the first time in nearly a decade. That means about 350,000 fans, or about 1 for every 1,000 people living in the U.S., will be at the historic racetrack for the 109th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday. It also means the local TV blackout that has been in place since 1951 has been lifted so fans living in central Indiana will be able to watch the race live. The last sellout was in 2016 for the 100th running of the race. Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles says general admission infield tickets are still available.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is shown at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Reimagined and reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aims to be more than just a museum

May 20, 2025

The rebuilt and recently reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is more than just a bunch of old cars and artifacts hidden behind glass. It is an immersive experience designed to appeal to more fans — especially young ones — and better tell the story of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” It took nearly 18 months and cost more than $60 million to complete. But when it opened last month, it was met with rave reviews. The museum, tucked inside Turns 1 and 2 of the speedway, is preparing for its busiest week of the year. The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday.

DAVE SKRETTA Sports Writer.

Dodgers’ Hernández and Smith homer, Wrobleski pitches 6 innings of 3-hit ball in 5-1 win over Royals

Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line

Travis Kelce’s decision to return for another season with Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all

Tight end Travis Kelce, franchised guard Trey Smith attend Chiefs minicamp

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton has 2 hits, 3 RBIs as he starts rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset

Yankees’ Aaron Judge hits third-longest homer of MLB season, a 469-foot shot in first inning vs KC

Jacpot! The Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense

Bryson DeChambeau’s wild ride: LIV Golf star gets taste of speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

As Kyle Larson aims for ‘the Double,’ other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon

Josef Newgarden beats teammate Will Power in pit-stop challenge after tough week for Team Penske

Hot diggity dog! Wienermobiles put on riveting race in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems

Scott McLaughlin angrily defensive, utterly motivated after Team Penske penalties ahead of Indy 500

Indy 500 announces first grandstand sellout since 2016 with 350,000 expected for the race on Sunday

Reimagined and reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aims to be more than just a museum

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