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Rangers sluggers Josh Hamilton (32) walked away from Royals catcher Brayan Pena and the plate after struck out to end the eighth inning.

L.M. OTERO | The Associated Press

Rangers sluggers Josh Hamilton (32) walked away from Royals catcher Brayan Pena and the plate after struck out to end the eighth inning.

Royals use early burst, bullpen to beat Rangers

May 16, 12:10 PM

This is what the Royals had in mind last winter when instead of bolstering their rotation they beefed up the bullpen. That relief corps delivered four suffocating innings Tuesday night in closing out a 7-4 win that completed a two-game sweep of the previously-surging Texas Rangers.

Royals promote Myers, Odorizzi to Omaha

May 16, 12:10 PM

Two of the Royals’ top prospects are moving up. Outfielder Wil Myers and right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi received promotions Wednesday from Class AA Northwest Arkansas to Class AAA Omaha. Both will join the Storm Chasers in time for Thursday’s home game against Tacoma.

Yost has no plans to rein in aggressive baserunning

May 16, 12:37 AM

The accepted metrics for measuring a club’s baserunning efficiency generally agree that the Royals paid dearly for their aggressive style for much of the season. The Royals won’t argue (at least not too much), but they remain committed to their approach – and point to Monday’s victory over Texas as proof of its potential benefits.

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    Commentary

    Mellinger | Look who's surging since 12-game skid

    May 16, 2:05 PM

    Since April 24, when a late rally fell short and they lost their 12th straight game, the Royals are 12-6, the best winning percentage in baseball. They also haven't lost a series since that time.

    Judging the Royals | If they find some starting pitching ...

    May 16, 12:15 AM

    The Star's Lee Judge writes that the just-completed road trip showed that if the starting pitchers give the Royals a chance and, even better, hand a lead to the bullpen, this looks like a competitive team.

    Mellinger Twitter Tuesday | Duffy, Royals, D-Bowe

    May 15, 2:06 PM

    The Star's Sam Mellinger had a busy day of tackling reader questions ranging from Royals issues to great beer to Emil Brown and Beyonce. Really.

    Chiefs & NFL

    Martin Rucker spent some time with Romeo Crennel and the Cleveland Browns.

    File photo

    Martin Rucker spent some time with Romeo Crennel and the Cleveland Browns.

    Chiefs sign two draft picks plus MU's Martin Rucker

    May 16, 10:24 AM

    The Chiefs announced today that they have signed second-round draft choice Jeff Allen and fifth-round pick DeQuan Menzie to contracts, as well as four free agents, including former Missouri tight end Martin Rucker.

    Chiefs have big plans for 50th year in KC

    May 16, 1:49 AM

    Three years ago, when Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt was commemorating the 50th anniversary of the franchise and the American Football League that his father had founded, he decided to keep something in reserve.

    Missouri

    Missouri’s Tavon Bolden (left) and Jarrell Harrison wrapped up Iowa State’s Alexander Robinson when the Tigers played the Cyclones in 2010. On Tuesday, Bolden was dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons.

    File photo by STEVE POPE | The Associated Press

    Missouri’s Tavon Bolden (left) and Jarrell Harrison wrapped up Iowa State’s Alexander Robinson when the Tigers played the Cyclones in 2010. On Tuesday, Bolden was dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons.

    Missouri safety Tavon Bolden dismissed from team

    May 15, 8:45 PM

    Safety Tavon Bolden has been dismissed from the football team for disciplinary reasons, according to team spokesman Chad Moller.

    MU QB Berkstresser arrested for leaving scene of accident

    May 15, 7:56 PM

    Missouri quarterback Corbin Berkstresser was arrested in Columbia this morning for leaving the scene of an accident.

    Kansas State

    Former Wildcat Mark Simoneau

    Former Wildcat Mark Simoneau

    K-State’s Simoneau to join College Football Hall of Fame

    May 16, 2:13 AM

    Mark Simoneau, one of Kansas State’s two greatest linebackers, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The former two-time All-American (1996-99) joins linebacker Gary Spani as Wildcat players to enter the Hall. He’s the first to have played for Bill Snyder.

    Former Wildcat Nick Russell welcomes new system at SMU

    May 16, 12:30 AM

    When Nick Russell decided to transfer from Kansas State to Southern Methodist last summer, he knew his life was going to change. Still, he never envisioned this.

    Kansas

    Latest Kansas-Missouri conflict over license plates

    May 15, 12:23 PM

    There’s an old saying in college sports: If one school refuses to play you, then you can be darn sure you don’t let that school have specialized license plates in your state.

    Sunflower mowdown: KU wants to reverse trend of in-state defeats

    May 13, 2:35 AM

    Hidden underneath a historically successful basketball program and a recently woeful football program, there’s a list of sports at the University of Kansas that have wallowed near the bottom of the Big 12 standings. Even worse: These are sports that have failed to compete with the school down the road.

    High schools

    Rockhurst dominates at Missouri Class 4 golf tournament

    May 16, 2:08 AM

    Rockhurst didn’t merely win the Missouri Class 4 boys’ state golf championship Tuesday at Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club in Bolivar. The Hawklets took a landslide victory.

    Motorsports

    Johnson’s win gives Hendrick its 200th

    May 14, 11:01 AM

    When Jimmie Johnson won Hendrick Motorsports’ 199th team career win last October at Kansas Speedway, the belief was that the milestone victory was a few races away.

    Sporting KC & Soccer

    Sporting KC loses its third straight, falling 2-1 to the Chicago Fire

    May 13, 2:32 AM

    Sporting Kansas City looked prime to return to the win column into the 60th minute Saturday against the rival Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, Ill., but everything changed during 90 critical seconds. Unable to douse the Fire while playing a man down in the final 30 minutes, Sporting KC’s losing skid reached three games with a 2-1 defeat.

    Outdoors

    Fishing Tournament Trail

    May 14, 11:54 PM

    Fishing tournament results will be published each Tuesday of the fishing season. To report an upcoming tournament or results, call 816-234-4319 or email bfrazee@kcstar.com by noon Monday. For results, please spell names of first- and second-place finishers and big-bass winners and list hometowns, along with number of fish caught and weight.

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