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It’s showtime when Bird and Magic are together

11/23/2009 01:30 AM

The bus, framed by the green glow of the H&R Block Building rising behind the Power & Light District, pulled up in front of the Sprint Center. Neon lights flashed as word spread: They were here. “Magic and Bird are on the bus,” 15-year-old Harry Schwartz breathed as he clutched a basketball and intently eyed the red carpet strewn in front of him. “I know because I saw them both get on at the hotel.”

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THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS

Burning off that Thanksgiving meal … while watching football?

11/22/2009 08:43 PM

Turkeys and football are a Thanksgiving Day combination that can’t be beat. Except if you’re watching your weight. The Turkey Day meal is loaded with calories and after dinner is not a time when most people exercise. But you do burn calories. Here’s a look.


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Rivals cooperate on touchdown for player with Down syndrome

ST. JOSEPH | Matt Ziesel doesn’t stray far from coach Dan McCamy on the sidelines during St. Joseph Benton High School’s freshman football games. He likes to stay within earshot.

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Jason Whitlock

Chiefs coach Haley shows how far he’s come

The victory was just icing. The progress could be seen long before Matt Cassel shook off a critical fumble and began the process of rehabilitating his image. The progress started with Kansas City’s rookie head coach, Todd Haley, who may have finally figured out what to do with his game-day emotions.

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Blair Kerkhoff

Bird-Magic matchup put madness in March

The mileposts of college basketball are marked by moments of awareness that advanced the game and matchups that accelerated its popularity. Sunday night, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame honored the players, coaches and teams that did both.

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Candace Buckner

Rockhurst is team no one wants to play

The most dangerous team in the state began this season with new faces in glamour positions while its best player — a pint-sized tough guy — walked around the practice field in street clothes.

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Fantasy Football

Fantasy football | Picks to roll in week 11

Look for big games from Eli Manning, Bernard Scott and Beanie Wells to roll this week.

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The Top Spin

Take a chance with a late season bloomer

History shows stretch run bloomers are often found on playoff teams.

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