Royals beat the Blue Jays 7-1, claim a series victory over Toronto

The Royals captured a 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, finishing off a series victory against a former postseason rival. The performance was highlighted by a two-out grand slam from Kendrys Morales in the seventh, a shutdown effort from starter Yordano Ventura, and a potent mix of defense and athleticism.

Jack Sock’s Olympic appreciation made pneumonia secondary

Tennis player Jack Sock, a Blue Valley North graduate, was diagnosed with walking pneumonia the day before he left for the Rio Olympics. But Sock wasn’t going to miss what he considered a privilege and an honor despite all the issues swirling around Rio. And that says something important about his growth.

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Boy, 10, dies on Verrückt slide at Schlitterbahn water park in KCK

A 10-year-old boy died at Sunday on the Verrückt water slide at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kan. A park spokeswoman confirmed the death at a news conference Sunday afternoon. Schlitterbahn shut down after the accident and will remain closed Monday.
Robert A. Cronkleton and Monty Davis The Kansas City Star
Boy, 10, dies on Verrückt slide at Schlitterbahn water park in KCK 1:52

Boy, 10, dies on Verrückt slide at Schlitterbahn water park in KCK

1860s baseball at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop 2:26

1860s baseball at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop

Day 1 from Rio Olympics recap 2:26

Day 1 from Rio Olympics recap

Chiefs Daily Aug. 7: Daniel Sorensen is a big hit 2:32

Chiefs Daily Aug. 7: Daniel Sorensen is a big hit