Kansas City Star: Breaking Sports News http://www.kansascity.com/385/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star Breaking Sports News 60 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:15:03 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com WNBA suspends 10 players and Mahorn for skirmish http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718552.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718552.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:19 CDT It was a WNBA smackdown Thursday, when the league suspended Detroit Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn and 10 players for their roles in a skirmish with the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this week. Iraq banned from Beijing Olympics amid feud http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718371.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718371.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:51 CDT Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud in Baghdad that angered the games' guardians and exiled a country that arrived to a roaring ovation at the opening ceremony four years ago. Delgado lifts Mets over Phillies 3-1, into first http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717714.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717714.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:36 CDT Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and Oliver Perez stifled the Philadelphia Phillies again, helping the New York Mets earn a 3-1 win Thursday that gave them sole possession of first place in the NL East. Person familiar with test: Hardy tests positive http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718115.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718115.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:17 CDT Jessica Hardy's first trip to the Olympics could be over before it began. The swimmer tested positive for a banned substance, leaving her just two weeks to pursue any appeals before the Beijing Games. Coach confirms Rod Smith retiring http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717530.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717530.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:19 CDT Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said on Thursday that longtime receiver Rod Smith is retiring. James likely to miss exhibition against Canada http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717590.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717590.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51 CDT U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday. Braves lose Chipper to injury; beat Marlins 9-4 http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717715.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717715.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:56 CDT By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson. Then Hudson departed with a tender elbow. Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717744.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717744.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:51 CDT CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night. Two sentenced to prison in NBA betting scandal http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718370.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718370.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:01 CDT Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league. Sastre keeps Tour lead, Burghardt wins 18th stage http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717032.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/717032.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:11 CDT Carlos Sastre of Spain retained the overall lead and Marcus Burghardt of Germany won the 18th stage of the Tour de France as the race left the Alps on Thursday. Campbell says he cried but accepts Army's orders http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718483.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718483.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:06 CDT Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season. Bonds among topics at Yankees' meetings http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718692.html http://www.kansascity.com/456/story/718692.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:06 CDT Barry Bonds in pinstripes? If nothing else, the New York Yankees plan to talk about it. Royals put Gathright on disabled list, recall Maier http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718806.html http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718806.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:24 CDT The Royals placed outfielder Joey Gathright on the disabled list because of a troublesome shoulder injury before Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. Trial of former Missouri guard delayed http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718770.html http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718770.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:44 CDT COLUMBIA, Mo. | Former Missouri basketball player Jason Horton will wait until at least September for his trial on assault charges for a midseason fight outside a downtown nightclub. Chiefs agree to deal with first-round pick Albert http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718373.html http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718373.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:37 CDT Branden Albert, the 15th overall pick, agreed to contract terms this morning to a five-year contract with Kansas City this morning. Chiefs rally at Arrowhead before trip to River Falls http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718634.html http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718634.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:55 CDT The Chiefs players, coaches and front office personnel began loading onto the buses just after noon today en route to KCI and then on to River Falls, Wis., for training camp, which opens Friday. Big 12 releases conference hoops schedule http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718417.html http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/718417.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:09 CDT The Kansas-Missouri men’s basketball games will get national exposure this season. The Big 12 announced its conference basketball schedules today, highlighted by the Border War battles.