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North Kansas City group goes for world’s longest baseball game

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11 months ago

September 3, 2023

North Kansas City group goes for world’s longest baseball game

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – One group in North Kansas City is trying to set the world record for the longest baseball game in history. The game started on Thursday morning and is scheduled to end Monday at noon.

“This is a gruesome, gruesome task to take on,” said Aleah Brewer. “Everybody has played really well. I’m surprised everybody has kept going.”

The group was allowed 60 total players (30 on each side). No players were allowed to leave the site for the record to count.

This isn’t just ‘Oh, we’re going to do this.’ It’s ‘You gotta do this and 30 players a team. That’s all you get. If you leave, you lose a player.’ You have to be here from start to finish.

“This isn’t just ‘Oh, we’re going to do this.’ It’s ‘You gotta do this and 30 players a team. That’s all you get. If you leave, you lose a player.’ You have to be here from start to finish.”

The teams have divided up and play in four-hour increments.

On-site, there are RVs and showers, so the players can sleep and get clean. While the players are seeking a world record, they are also trying to raise money for several good causes.

“The world record part is cool, but I really think it’s about the money for charity,” said Cody Hearn.

One group in North Kansas City is trying to set the world record for the longest baseball game in history.(kctv)

“I’m far more interested to see how much money we can raise for these charities because the record is going to come and go,” said Scott Reinardy. “Someone, someday is going to come by and break it. We know that. That certificate will be ancient history. However, the money raised and how can help people through that money can last a lifetime.”

The players are tired after days of baseball, but volunteers and family members have been bringing them meals and water. The players want to keep playing, so they can keep raising money for charities.

“We may not know the details of how we help people, but we know it will help people,” said Reinardy. “We know it will help people. That’s quite honestly the greatest record we could set.”

If you are interested in donating to Endless Game’s cause, you can find their website here.

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Missouri, Kansas athletes compete in Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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6 hours ago

July 28, 2024

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PARIS (KCTV) – With Team USA solidified and the Opening Ceremonies in the past, athletes from across Kansas and Missouri have started to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Here’s who they are:

Kansas:

Track & Field
- Michael Joseph – Men’s 400M (St. Lucia)
  - Gros Islet, St. Lucia
  - University of Kansas
- Yoveinny Mota – Women’s 100M Hurdles (Venezuela)
  - Caracas, Venezuela
  - University of Kansas
- Sharon Lokedi – Women’s Marathon (Kenya)
  - Burnt Forest, Kenya
  - University of Kansas
- Bryce Hoppel – Men’s 800M (USA)
  - Midland, Texas
  - University of Kansas
- Hussain Al Hizam – Men’s Pole Vault (Saudi Arabia)
  - Jubail, Saudi Arabia
  - University of Kansas
- Alexandra Emilianov – Women’s Discus (Republic of Moldova)
  - Chisinau, Moldova
  - University of Kansas
- Stanley Redwine – Men’s Head Coach (USA)
  - University of Kansas Track & Field Head Coach
- Tim Weaver – Event Manager (USA)
  - University of Kansas Relays Meet Director
Basketball
- Joel Embiid – Men’s Center (USA)
  - Yaoundé, Cameroon
  - University of Kansas
Gymnastics
- Leanne Wong – Women’s Replacement (USA)
  - Overland Park, Kansas
  - University of Florida
Archery
Swimming
- Yaseen-El Demerdash – Men’s 50M Free, 100M Butterfly, 100M Free, Paralympics (USA)
  - Overland Park, Kansas
  - University of Kansas
Shooting
- Derrick Mein – Men’s Trap Shooting (USA)
  - Paola, Kansas
  - Kansas State University
Rugby

Missouri

Track & Field
- Chris Nilsen – Men’s Pole Vault (USA)
  - Kansas City, Missouri
  - University of South Dakota
- Quincy Hall – Men’s 400M, 400M Relay (USA)
  - Kansas City, Missouri
  - University of South Carolina
- Freddie Crittenden III – Men’s 110M Hurdles (USA)
  - St. Louis, Missouri
  - Syracuse University
- Brandon Miller – Men’s 800M (USA)
  - O’Fallon, Missouri
  - Texas A&M University
- DeAnna Price – Women’s Hammer Throw (USA)
  - Moscow Mills, Missouri
  - Southern Illinois University
Basketball
- Jayson Tatum – Men’s Forward (USA)
  - St. Louis, Missouri
  - Duke University
- Napheesa Collier – Women’s Forward (USA)
  - Jefferson City, Missouri
  - University of Connecticut
Diving
- Tyler Downs – Men’s Synchronized 3m Springboard (USA)
  - Ballwin, Missouri
  - Laurel Springs Online School
Soccer
- Patrick Schulte – Men’s Goalkeeper (USA)
  - St. Peter’s, Missouri
  - St. Louis University
Shooting
- Rachel Tozier – Women’s Trap Shooting (USA)
  - Pattonsburg, Missouri
  - University of Central Missouri
  - American Military University

To see a full list of Team USA athletes, click HERE.

For a full calendar of Olympic events, click HERE.

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Law enforcement investigating crash northeast of Emporia on Kansas Turnpike

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14 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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Law enforcement investigating crash northeast of Emporia on Kansas Turnpike

LYON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) – Law enforcement is investigating a crash located northeast of Emporia on the Kansas Turnpike.

KVOE officials said the incident was reported as an injury crash around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 134 southbound, or seven miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate and two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit.

Kansas Highway Patrol, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and a medical helicopter responded to the scene.

KVOE said crash details are pending. There is no confirmation on whether anybody was hospitalized.

KVOE said the southbound traffic is being detoured from the Admire-Council Grove exit, or Turnpike mile marker 147, west on US-56 Highway to Admire. The official detour goes south on K-99 to Burlingame Rd. and into Emporia.

Check wibw.com for more information as it becomes available.

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Former Kansas State, Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez signs with new NFL team

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21 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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Former Kansas State, Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez signs with new NFL team

The New York Jets announced they signed former Kansas State and Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, according to a release.

Corresponding with the move, cornerback Kendall Sheffield was also signed to the training camp roster. QB Ben Bryant and CB Nehemiah Shelton were released.

Martinez most recently played with the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, earning MVP honors. He passed for 1,749 yards, 15 touchdowns and added 528 rushing yards.

Martinez went undrafted in 2023 and was signed by the Detroit Lions. Eventually, Detroit waived him last August, paving way for his UFL stint.

While in college, Martinez played five seasons, four at Nebraska and one at Kansas State (2022). Over the course of his career, Martinez threw for 9,752 yards, 51 touchdowns, 31 interceptions, a 63.6% completion percentage, 2,982 rushing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns.

As a member of the Class of 2018, Martinez was a four-star recruit out of Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 22 overall prospect in the state, the No. 13 quarterback in the class and the No. 150 overall prospect in the class.

Adrian Martinez signs with New York Jets

Speaking with HuskerOnline earlier this year, Martinez opened up about his time away from the NFL. He never wavered.

“That thought never crossed my mind,” Martinez said when asked he thought of walking away from football. “It was always, ‘I need to find the right opportunity.’ I know the kind of player that I am right now is an NFL-caliber quarterback. I still have that belief. It really was about: How can I get myself back to getting that right opportunity and making sure I make the most of it?”

Martinez is the latest quarterback on the roster headlined by the return of Aaron Rodgers. The latter tore his Achilles tendon on the fourth play of the 2023 season.

Now that he’s back, there are bigger expectations for the Jets. Behind him is veteran Tyrod Taylor, followed by rookie and former Florida State star Jordan Travis.

It could be an uphill climb for Martinez to make the roster, but if his play is any indication, he’ll certainly have a shot to make the 53-man roster this fall. Training camp and preseason games will be the litmus test.

If anything, Martinez’s latest opportunity could be a way to audition for another team when it’s all said and done.

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