Billy Buckner, a one-time Royals’ draftee who hasn’t pitched in the majors in nearly three years, worked five scoreless innings as the Angels shut out the Royals 7-0 and seem poised to sweep their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium.
The Chiefs have revealed plenty of two-tight end formations during their offseason program and spent plenty of time at least trying to throw the ball to both of their new tight ends, Anthony Fasano and Travis Kelce. The signs are everywhere that the tight end as a pass receiver is back in the Chiefs offense under new coach Andy Reid.
As live sports programming (like the NBA playoffs featuring LeBron James, above) becomes more coveted by advertisers, ESPN and other networks are bidding in the billions to secure broadcast rights. And those costs — ESPN charges TV providers more than $5 per month per subscriber, making it by far the most expensive basic cable channel — get passed to the consumer, whether they like sports or not. Some have called it a sports tax on their cable bill.
Maj. Derrell Jeffords bounced his roaring Spooky 21 down and off the runway at Da Nang Air Base in Vietnam. It was just before 7:30 a.m., on Christmas Eve 1965. The big camouflaged belly of his twin-prop AC-47 was easily visible against a blue sky as he banked west.
The cargo plane-turned-gunship was on its way to Laos; its mission was top secret.
Angels 7, Royals 0
Kansas 6A Softball State Championship Friday
Star Shots | Photos of May 24, 2013
Blue Valley West becomes Kansas 6A baseball champs
Angels 5, Royals 2
Homemade bread soothes the soul
Entertainment Amanda Bynes, Isla Fisher, Mariah Carey, Jerry Lewis
New slides at Oceans of Fun make a big splash
Star Shots | Photos of May 23, 2013
Kansas high school baseball and softball tournaments
Angels 5, Royals 4
Stars shine on Cannes red carpet
Doctor urges public to learn CPR
K-Crew member performs CPR on girl who collapsed at Royals game
âAlien Worlds and Androidsâ exhibit opens at Union Station
A Field of Flags
Derrick Johnson discusses spring practices and new defense
RAW VIDEO: Police Memorial Service
Chiefs Dontari Poe talks about learning new defense
Chiefs Alex Smith on OTAs
Survivors of Moore, Okla., tornado share their stories
Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah on his Islamic pilgrimage
Full Gospel Assembly damaged in storm
Chiefs QB Chase Daniel on offensive tempo
Merriam Farmers Market
Railcats vs. T-Bones
Blue Star Awards Ceremony
Soundgarden at the Midland
T-Bones vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
Soap Box Derby Spring Rally II
Woofstock 2013 at Zona Rosa
Miles Against Melanoma
West Bottoms Car Show
Downtown Art Annual
T-Bones’ home opener vs. Wichita Wingnuts
Parkville Junk Extravaganza
LSS Man and Woman of the Year
DJ K-Rokk at Tanner's in Waldo
Party Pics: Hopfest in Waldo
Party Pics: Flirt Friday at the VooDoo Lounge
Party Pics: Dollar night at Ernie Biggs
Party Pics: Deck Opening Party with the Stolen Winnebagos at the Longbranch
Party Pics: Rockfest after party at Angel's Rock Bar
Party Pics: Rockfest 2013
Party Pics: Kong's Jam for Life
You can bet your bikini bottoms I braved 66 degrees on an overcast Thursday to test drive the new slide park at Oceans of Fun. Why would I do that? For you. Because Saturday, rain or shine, marks the start of water park season.
They share the pain of losing a child to homicide and are now dedicated to putting a stop to Kansas City’s violent crime.
Check out this video of a fan dashing onto the field at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals’ 5-4 loss to the Angels on Thursday night. He eludes a police officer with a slide across the pitcher’s mound and steals the rosin bag. He ran off, but eventually was caught.
With a three-day weekend, there are plenty of options for fun and entertainment around Kansas City, including the Royals and Celebration at the Station.
Nominees for best in high school musical theater from schools around the area walked the red carpet Thursday evening at Starlight Theater. Taylor Louderman, Broadway actress who is scheduled to star in “Footloose” at Starlight in August, was guest award presenter.
Kansas City soon will be the only city in America that doesn’t hold its Police Department accountable to elected officials and local voters. It’s an untenable situation, especially after seeing what’s happening in St. Louis.
Barack Obama just had his worst week in a deeply flawed presidency. It’s not as bad as Jimmy Carter’s presidency, but it’s still one that can make even the most right-wing conservative long for Democrat Bill Clinton.
The electorate is locked into supporting or opposing the president, observers say, with little regard to ongoing events.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man and Woman of the Year fund-raising campaign this year raised $567,278 among the 23 candidates.
Strawberry season may be short, but strawberries are so concentrated with flavor it is unforgettable.
The annual film festival in France previews films of all genres from around the world and draws in a who's who of film stars – with fashion to match.
Not only did nothing get done in the 2013 session of the Missouri General Assembly, the state actually lost ground when it comes to cleaning up its ethics.
Baking bread is at once invigorating and soothing. You can take out aggression on dough, hurl it at the counter from a foot high and punch it with your fists if you want. You can’t hurt it. Or you can find a gentle reverie in the dough, squeeze its cool pillowy sides with your finger and rock the heels of your hands lazily back and forth in the center. The main thing is to find a rhythm and just keep going.
