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Border War in pictures | Kansas vs. Missouri

How far back does the KU-MU rivalry go? James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, coached the Jayhawks the first time the two teams met (he was 0-2 in his career against the Tigers). With Missouri moving to the SEC next season, the rivalry may end, so enjoy this look back at this heated rivalry.

Chiefs & NFL

DAVID EULITT | The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs and coach Romeo Crennel have yet to find an offensive coordinator.

Chiefs still seeking final pieces for coaching staff

Feb 3, 5:58 PM

The Chiefs got a jump on other NFL teams looking for a new head coach or assistant coaches by promoting their defensive coordinator, Romeo Crennel, to the top job on Jan. 9. Almost a month later, the Chiefs are still looking for an offensive coordinator and position coaches for wide receivers and the offensive line. At the rate they’re going, the Chiefs might not have a full staff by the start of training camp this summer.

Former Chiefs Shields, Roaf wait for Hall call

Feb 3, 6:52 PM

New England Patriots guard Brian Waters doesn’t think it’s a difficult choice between former Chiefs offensive linemen Willie Roaf and Will Shields for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chiefs assured one prime-time game in 2012 Feb 3, 6:47 PM
Giants’ running game hits its stride Feb 3, 6:32 PM
Chiefs narrow coordinator search, want QB competition Feb 3, 6:47 PM
Belichick in rarefied air among coaches Feb 2, 11:31 PM

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Talking Border War

Feb 3, 3:26 PM

The Star's Mike DeArmond and Blair Kerkhoff discussed the big game during a web chat earlier today.

Sam Mellinger | Indianapolis provides a super lesson for KC

Feb 3, 1:50 PM

The nice lady on the bus wants me to know her city is no longer “Naptown” or “India-No-Place” or any other dismissive term I might have heard. This is Indianapolis, she says with emphasis, home to a growing microbrew industry, great restaurants, friendly people and perhaps above everything else, convenience.

Top 75 NAIA Tournament moments

Feb 3, 5:54 PM

The Star and Randy Covitz, in conjunction with the NAIA, will celebrate the 75th year of the Division I Men's Basketball Tournament by selecting the top 75 moments in NAIA history.

Royals & Baseball

Alex Gordon

Gordon hearing date approaching

Feb 3, 7:39 PM

It’s now 12 days and counting until left fielder Alex Gordon and the Royals are scheduled to head to an arbitration hearing on Feb. 16. The two sides exchanged figures on Jan. 17. Gordon is believed to have asked for $5.45 million, while the Royals countered at $4.15 million. Both parties can agree to a settlement up until the point in which the arbitrator issues a ruling.

Ball Star | Billy Butler collects Hutch Award

Feb 2, 2:25 PM

Royals DH Billy Butler became just the fourth Royal in history to accept the Hutch Award during a ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle. The Hutch Award annually honors the major-league player who best exemplifies "the honor, courage and dedication" of Seattle's Fred Hutchinson, a former major-league pitcher and manager.

Detroit’s Fielder signing doesn’t change Royals’ plans

Jan 31, 12:34 PM

It’s now been seven days and counting since the Tigers shook up the American League by agreeing to a nine-year, $214 million deal with Prince Fielder. This, of course, is not good news for the Royals, who had emerged during the offseason as a 2012 sleeper after a solid finish in 2011. Still, GM Dayton Moore says, the Royals won’t make any reactionary moves.

Missouri

RICH SUGG | The Kansas City Star

Missouri coach Frank Haith is ready for his first Border War experience.

Haith will get indoctrination into Border War

Feb 3, 4:26 PM

Frank Haith — heading into his first Kansas game as Missouri’s basketball coach — said he did not want to imply that the Border War was just another game.

Border War in pictures | Kansas vs. Missouri

Feb 3, 5:17 PM

Border War preview: KU at MU Feb 3, 3:46 PM
Size of the opponent hasn’t mattered to MU’s English Feb 3, 12:34 AM
New KU assistant comes to other side of Border War Feb 2, 11:24 PM
Top football recruit Dorial Green-Beckham picks Missouri Feb 2, 11:29 AM

Kansas State

| The Associated Press

K-State guard Angel Rodriguez

K-State wants another strong February finish

Feb 3, 4:05 PM

One look at the calendar is all it takes for the Kansas State basketball team to feel a boost in confidence.

Second-place K-State women gear up for Baylor, Griner

Feb 3, 6:43 PM

When the No. 1-ranked Baylor women’s basketball team steps onto the Bramlage Coliseum floor tonight, it will have to defend its undefeated record in front of a large Kansas State crowd.

K-State-Texas A&M basketball preview Feb 3, 5:57 PM
Will Big 12 punish Martin for comments after loss? Feb 2, 2:31 PM
K-State’s latest class has variety Feb 1, 6:23 PM
Football signing day | Kansas State Feb 1, 9:15 AM

Kansas

Reed Hoffmann | AP

Kansas head coach Bill Self calls out to his team in their game against North Dakota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Kansas won 84-58. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

KU's Self: End of rivalry 'disappointing and sad'

Feb 3, 4:36 PM

During his news conference on Thursday, Kansas coach Bill Self talked about the KU-MU rivalry, and said the possible end of the tradition is "disappointing and sad."

This road game is different for the Jayhawks

Feb 3, 7:47 PM

When Kansas players are quizzed about road games, they generally sound the same tone of respect and confidence. It changes — or at least in the amount and type of questioned asked — for two opponents, and Kansas State is one.

Border War in pictures | Kansas vs. Missouri Feb 3, 5:17 PM
Border War preview: KU at MU Feb 3, 3:46 PM
Border War is about matchups and more Feb 2, 11:34 PM
Grunhard brings his passion to KU football Feb 3, 12:01 AM

High schools

Leavenworth’s Greenberg plays with heart

Feb 3, 12:25 AM

Grant Greenberg isn’t particularly tall. The Leavenworth boys’ basketball program lists him at 6 feet 3, but that stretches the truth.

Wier to return as head football coach for Olathe North Feb 3, 12:03 AM
Liberty girls top Lee’s Summit on last-second shot Feb 2, 11:28 PM
Friday night sights Feb 3, 12:08 AM

Motorsports

Dollar General to serve as NHRA title sponsor in Topeka

Feb 2, 1:23 PM

The NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event at Heartland Park Topeka has a new title sponsor.

Danica Patrick won't run Indy 500 this year Jan 23, 4:31 PM
NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes diverse class Jan 20, 9:48 PM

Sporting KC & Soccer

Wambach comes away inspired at KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration

Feb 3, 6:58 PM

It was late Sunday night, and Abby Wambach was boarding a plane in Vancouver with the rest of her teammates on the U.S. women’s national soccer team. Wambach, the team’s star striker, had just scored two goals against Canada, becoming the second all-time leading scorer in women’s international soccer, and the U.S. had concluded the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament with a 4-0 victory.