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(KNOXVILLE, IA) – Officials with the Knoxville Raceway posted on social media, Thursday, “Following last weekend’s “One and Only” race weekend, a member of the Knoxville Raceway staff tested positive for COVID-19. Upon notification and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the individual isolated themself away from Knoxville Raceway and will remain quarantined as directed by medical professionals.”
The statement went on to say “Knoxville Raceway has been made aware of several positive COVID-19 results this week within the Sprint Car racing community. Knoxville Raceway continues to work closely with the Marion County Public Health Department and Marion County Emergency Management while those agencies monitor the situation.”
KCCI reports Daryn Pittman, who raced this past weekend, posted on Facebook that a couple team members are currently recovering from the coronavirus. Kraig Kinser Racing was there too and they said members of their team tested positive, too.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong hit an RBI single and the St. Louis Cardinals finally returned to Busch Stadium with quite a rally, scoring three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. St. Louis played its first home game since July 26. The Cardinals were idle for 17 days after 10 players tested positive for the virus. Yadier Molina drove in three runs, including an RBI single in the ninth. The nine-time All-Star catcher made his first appearance since being sidelined by COVID-19 earlier this month.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise. The announcement Thursday comes on the heels of the NFL team in Washington choosing to drop Redskins as its nickname after a long and often contentious dialogue with fans and the public.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wide receiver Tyreek Hill left midway through the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice Thursday with a hamstring injury after pulling up while attempting to catch a long pass during a one-on-one drill at the team’s training facility. The two-time All-Pro walked off the field and his right leg was checked by trainers before he went to the locker room. The severity of the injury was not immediately known, though it continues a trend of nagging ailments for the Super Bowl champs.
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bertsch shot his second straight 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Charles Schwab Series at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge, his second event on the PGA Tour Champions. Tied for the first-round lead with Tom Lehman, Bertsch had nine birdies and two bogeys at Buffalo Ridge in the first of two 54-hole events at Big Cedar Lodge. The 50-year-old Bertsch, a three-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, made his delayed senior debut three weeks ago with a tie for 45th in The Ally Challenge in Michigan. Bernhard Langer had a 64 to move into a tie for second at 10 under with Kenny Perry (65) and Wes Short Jr. (66).
UNDATED (AP) — The first-round series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens has developed into a classic with all the hatred of past playoff matchups. Game 6 is Friday night. The Flyers blew their first chance to eliminate the upstart Canadiens and could be without defenseman Matt Niskanen, who was suspended for Game 6 for a cross check to the face of Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher. The Canadiens say Gallagher has a broken jaw that requires surgery and will miss the rest of the series. Out West, the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues face elimination in Game 6 against the Vancouver Canucks.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise.
FILE – In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs fans arrive before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
The announcement Thursday comes on the heels of the NFL team in Washington choosing to drop Redskins as its nickname after a long and often contentious dialogue with fans and the public.
(Radio Iowa) – High school recruits who enroll early could play if the Big Ten opts for a spring football season. More and more players are enrolling early to get a head start on their college career and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the NCAA will likely need to clarify how a spring season would impact their eligibility.
Ferentz says the other issue is that in many states recruits could be playing their senior season in the spring.
Iowa kicker Keith Duncan and Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar were selected as Pre-Season First Team All-Americans by USA Today.
Duncan was a Lou Groza Award finalist in his junior season making 29 of 34 field goal attempts and 32 of 32 extra points.
Kolar had a breakout sophomore season for the Cyclones with 51 receptions for 697 yards and seven touchdowns.
Also, Ihmir Smith-Marsette was named as the second team return specialist. He averaged 29.6 yards on 17 kickoff returns with two touchdowns in 2019.
Here is a look at the entire list:
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Defense
Special teams
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Defense
Special teams
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheader. David Bote hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh and final inning of Wednesday’s nightcap, sending the Cubs to their third win in four games. Reliever Jeremy Jeffress earned the win and Craig Kimbrel worked the seventh for his first save of the season. In the opener, Matt Carpenter belted a first-inning grand slam and the Cardinals beat the Cubs 9-3. St. Louis held Chicago to two hits in the seven-inning game even though shaky starter Jack Flaherty recorded only five outs.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 to split a doubleheader marked by strong starting pitching. In the opener of the two seven-inning games, Brad Keller didn’t allow a hit until the sixth and extended his shutout streak, leading the Royals past the Reds 4-0. Bauer allowed only a single by Adalberto Mondesi in the fifth inning. He walked three and struck out nine, lowering his ERA to 0.68. After the game’s final out, Bauer unbuttoned his jersey to reveal a T-shirt depicting him throwing the ball over the center field wall in his final start before Cleveland traded him away.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati’s games after using an anti-gay slur on air. Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from a commercial break before the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City. Brennaman did not seem to realize he was already on air and later apologized. The 56-year-old Brennaman was pulled from the broadcast in the fifth inning of the second game. The Reds say they will “be addressing our broadcasting team in the coming days.”
UNDATED (AP) — After facing a week of backlash from players, their parents, fans and others, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren attempted to elaborate on the decision to postpone football season until spring. The first-year commissioner has been criticized for a lack of transparency in how the decision to call off football this fall was made. He said the vote by the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors was overwhelmingly in support of postponing fall sports and will not be revisited. Warren wrote that transmission rates continue to rise at an alarming rate, there is too much unknown about the virus, recovery from infection and long-term effects and that there are concerns about contact tracing.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs will be without starting cornerback Bashaud Breeland for the first four games of the season because of off-the-field issues earlier this year, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person confirmed the league intends to suspend Breeland on the condition of anonymity because the announcement had not been made. The news, which was first reported by ESPN.com, has long been assumed after Breeland was arrested in April on multiple charges that included resisting arrest, marijuana possession and driving without a license.
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) — Tom Lehman had four birdies in a late five-hole stretch for a 7-under 64 and a share of the first-round lead with Shane Bertsch on Wednesday in the Charles Schwab Series at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge. Coming off a 43rd-place tie at 13 over last week at Firestone in the Senior Players Championship, the 61-year-old Lehman birdied Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 8 and closed with a par at Buffalo Ridge in the first of two 54-hole events at Big Cedar Lodge. The 50-year-old Bertsch is making his second senior start. Darren Clarke, Tim Petrovic and Wes Short Jr. shot 66.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fourth-line grinder Tyler Motte scored two breakaway goals to power the Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. The Canucks lead the best-of-seven opening-round series 3-2 and can send the defending Stanley Cup champions packing from the post-season with a win Friday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Carpenter belted a grand slam and five pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Tommy Edman had three hits and Kolten Wong scored four runs in Game 1 of the doubleheader.
Redbirds starter Jack Flaherty gave up a leadoff homer to Ian Happ and recorded just five outs in his first start since a season-opening win over Pittsburgh.
(A-P) Facing backlash from fans, players’ parents and others, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is seeking to elaborate on last week’s decision to postpone football season until spring. The first-year commissioner has been criticized for a lack of transparency in how the decision to call off football this fall was made. He said the vote by the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors was overwhelmingly in support of postponing fall sports and will not be revisited.
Warren wrote that transmission rates continue to rise at an alarming rate, there is too much unknown about the virus, recovery from infection and long-term effects and that there are concerns about contact tracing.
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