KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The family of a Missouri man fatally beaten in 2013 outside of Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, is suing the NFL franchise. The Kansas City Star reports the wrongful-death lawsuit was filed Monday in Jackson County on behalf of Kyle Van Winkle’s widow and his son, who was just weeks old when Van Winkle died.

Seeking unspecified damages, the lawsuit blames a lack of adequate security in the parking lot at the time Van Winkle was beaten during an altercation. The law firm behind the lawsuit says the lawsuit’s goal is to make Arrowhead safer for fans. The Chiefs have declined to comment.  Joshua Bradley of Independence has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Van Winkle’s death and is serving five years of probation.

Swimming, canoeing and floating the river on tubes is a summertime tradition in Iowa. But as relaxing and enjoyable as a river float is, it does come with an element of risk.
Iowa rivers are dynamic systems in a constant state of change and can hide obstacles just beneath the water surface. Todd Robertson, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Trails Program, said river users can enjoy the scenery while keeping an eye downstream to avoid any hazardous surprises.

“We’ve had some reports of trees being blown over during the recent storms and blocking parts of different rivers. We would encourage paddlers and tubers to watch for fallen trees and other hazards that can pull you in and suck you under the water,” he said.  “This is the busy season for floating our rivers. When we have consistent hot weather, there is an increase in the number of paddlers and tubers and we want everyone to be mindful that our rivers are in a constant state of change.”

• Robertson said there are a few tips to keep you safe on the river.
  Wear your life jacket: Life jackets, when properly fastened and cinched, have saved lives. Life jackets are mandatory for any child under 13 in any vessel underway in the state of Iowa.
• Know the weather forecast: Always get off the water if lightening is in the area.
• Recognize and avoid hazards: Most water incidents involve an obstruction – downed trees and branches create a “strainer” effect that can trap boats and people under water, sometimes leading to drowning. A bridge pier or boulder can get a boat pinned on its upstream side. Low-head dams can re-circulate, trap and drown victims. These hazards are most difficult to avoid at mid to high range flows.
• Consider your experience: Novice paddlers and tubers generally have less control as rivers get swifter, and should factor in more caution.
• Beat the heat: Dehydration, heat exhaustion stroke, and heat exhaustion can become serious problems in by mid-summer. Bring plenty of water on river trips, cool off periodically by getting yourself wet or swimming, use sunscreen, and for tubing or paddling trips make sure to choose shorter trips when the river’s flow is low.
• Set the example for your kids: Be vigilant with kids in rivers, make sure they wear their life jackets before getting in the water, and explain to them the other safety points on this list.
• Watch your kids: Even with a life jacket, be aware of common river hazards, and keep a watchful eye on kids in a river at all times, to help them avoid hazards such as woody debris and other objects, or low-head dams.
• Other factors: You can improve your odds by not consuming alcohol, considering weather factors, and being vigilant about what’s around the next bend.

The Atlantic Softball team gets to play in the State Tournament for the first time in the program’s 44 year history after a 2-1 win over Kuemper Catholic in Carroll on Monday night.

The Trojans got another strong performance from Ally Anderson in the pitching circle allowing just the 1 run on 6 hits with no walks and two strikeouts.  Head Coach Terry Hinzman said they dodged a few bullets throughout the night with runners on base but that was a credit to Ally placing her pitches well in the tough moments and the team playing good defense.  The teams traded runs in the second inning and Atlantic got the winning run in the bottom of the 6th.  With two youngsters on base Junior Gabby Jordahl stepped up and put a ball in play that forced Kuemper to attempt a double play that didn’t work out and allowed McKenzie Waters to cross the plate for what turned out to be the winner.  Ally Anderson took down the first three batters in the 7th to seal the win.

8th year Head Coach Hinzmann said it was a big win for the team and the program. He said it’s a credit to everyone that has contributed to the program over the years and he’s looking forward to see what they can do at State.

Atlantic 2 @ Kuemper 1 – Regional Final

1  2  3  4  5  6  7   R  H  E
KMP      0  1  0  0  0  0  0   1  6  2
ATL       0  1 0  0  0  1  X    2  5  2

WP- Ally Anderson:  1 run (0 ER), 6 hits,  0 BB,  2 Ks

ATLANTIC HIGHLIGHTS

2ND INNING:

Alexis Handel led off with a single and moved to second on a passed ball.  Handel scored on a single by Catherine Leonard.

6th INNING

Alexis Handel walked and was forced out on a FC by Catherine Leonard.  Leonard was replaced by McKenzie Waters.  Waters moved to second and then third when Reagan Pellett put down a SAC bunt and reached on an error and moved to second after the error.  Pellett was replaced on a re-entry of Belicia Smith.  Ally Anderson walked to load the bases.  Gabby Jordahl hit a ground ball to SS who forced Smith out at third but scored Waters.  Anderson was thrown out trying to score.

Class 2A State Softball Schedule

Quarterfinals
Monday, July 18th
Durant vs. BCLUW- 7:00pm Buena Vista University Field
I-35 vs. Van Meter- 7:30pm Mittera Field
Tuesday, July 19th
Logan-Magnolia vs. Central Springs- 11:00am Buena Vista Univeristy Field
North Union vs. Iowa City Regina- 11:30am Mittera Field

Consolations
Wednesday, July 20th
Consolation Semi-Finals- 10:00am Both Fields
Consolation Runner-Up (7th Place)- 2:00pm Mittera Field
Consolation Final (5th Place)- 2:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Semi-finals
Thursday, July 21
3:30pm Mittera Field
5:30pm Mittera Field

Championships
Friday, July 22nd
3rd Place Game- 5:30pm Mittera Field
Chamionship- 7:09pm Buena Vista University Field

Class 3A State Softball Schedule

Quarterfinals
Tuesday, July 19th
Davenport Assumption vs. Atlantic- 1:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Solon vs. CMB- 3:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Mount Vernon vs. Sgt. Bluff-Luton/Boyden Hull-Rock Valley winner- 5:00pm Buena Vista University Field
Benton vs. Estherville-Lincoln Central- 7:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Consolations
Wednesday, July 20th
Consolation Semi-Finals- 12:00pm Both Fields
Consolation Runner-Up (7th Place)- 4:00pm Mittera Field
Consolation Final (5th Place)- 4:00pm Buena Vista University Field

Semi-finals
Thursday, July 21
11:30am Mittera Field
1:30pm Mittera Field

Championships
Friday, July 22nd
3rd Place Game- 9:30am Mittera Field
Chamionship- 10:10am Buena Vista University Field

2016 IHSBCA Baseball Rankings

July 10 Rankings – FINAL

Class 4A

1.    Cedar Rapids, Prairie
2.    Iowa City, West
3.    Southeast Polk
4.    Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines
5.    Lewis Central
6.    Cedar Rapids, Jefferson
7.    Johnston
8.    Valley, West Des Moines
9.    Urbandale
10. Waukee

Others:

Davenport Central; Cedar Rapids, Kennedy; North Scott; Des Moines, Roosevelt; Mason City

Class 3A

1.      Davenport, Assumption
2.      Harlan
3.      Saydel
4.      Fairfield
5.      Pella
6.      Estherville Lincoln Central
7.      Carlisle
8.      Boone
9.      Sergeant Bluff-Luton
10.  Mt. Vernon

Others:

Wahlert, Dubuque; Central DeWitt; Humboldt; Oskaloosa

Class 2A (Final Rankings July 3)

1.      Wilton
2.      Clear Lake
3.      New Hampton
4.      Treynor
5.      Van Meter
6.      Cascade, Western Dubuque
7.      Northeast, Goose Lake
8.      Hinton
9.      Roland-Story
10.  Dike-New Hartford

Others:

Monticello; Saint Ansgar; Van Buren Community; Cherokee, Washington; Alta/Aurelia

Class 1A (Final Rankings July 3)

1.      Newman Catholic, Mason City
2.      Don Bosco, Gilbertville
3.      West Sioux, Hawarden
4.      Lawton-Bronson
5.      Alburnett
6.      North Linn
7.      Coon Rapids-Bayard
8.      Jesup
9.      Martensdale-St. Mary’s
10.  Akron-Westfield

Others:

St. Mary’s, Remsen; Central Lyon, Rock Rapids; CAM, Anita; BGM, Brooklyn; North Tama; Lisbon

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Class 4A

Region 8

Creston vs. Glenwood @ Creston (7-p.m.)

Region 1

ADM vs. Bishop Heelan (7-p.m.) @ Adel

Class 5A – Region 8

West Des Moines Valley vs. Dowling Catholic @ WDSM/Valley (7-p.m.)

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new Web.com Tour event has been scheduled for next year in Omaha, Nebraska. The PGA and Pinnacle Bank announced Monday that the Pinnacle Bank Championship will be played the week of July 17-23 at The Club at Indian Creek. The purse will be $600,000.

The parties say their five-year sponsorship agreement runs through the 2021 season. The PGA Tour didn’t renew its contract with the Omaha Community Service Foundation after the 2013 Cox Classic, ending an 18-year tour run in Omaha.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Petco Park in San Diego hosts the 87th All-Star Game tonight, with White Sox ace Chris Sale (14-3) starting for the American League against Giants righty Johnny Cueto (13-1). The AL has won three in a row, but the National League leads 43-41 overall with two ties. Anthony Rizzo and a lot of Cubs take on David Ortiz and a bunch of Red Sox, and the league that wins gets home-field advantage in the World Series.

Tonight’s starting lineup for manager Ned Yost will include a pair of Royals — first baseman Eric Hosmer and catcher Salvador Perez. Pitchers Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis also made the squad, although Davis is inactive for the game. From St. Louis, Matt Carpenter and Aledmys Diz are on the National League squad with Carpenter inactive.

Creston 4, ADM, Adel 3
Harlan 5, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 4
Saydel 15, Winterset 3
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 6, Spencer 0