Commentary

Tyler Nelson is 15 years old and wears silver braces and Super Mario high-tops. He is 5 feet 2 and weighs 105 pounds even though he eats like a garbage disposal. Maybe that means a growth spurt is coming. Maybe that means he’ll start shaving soon.

Don't Kill the Mellinger

Perhaps a half-cocked question about whether Eric Hosmer is now back
Twitter Tuesday: Food, Royals, Chiefs, Mizzou, dream dinner guests, pitching, Hosmer, Gordon, Cassel and the definition of FHAH-ing
Jarrod Dyson is making more contact than Ichiro

Blair Kerkhoff

College football should define the end game, then restructure

May 22, 11:36 AM

“Four super conferences of 16-20 teams split into divisions. Each plays a conference championship game. Those winners meet in the national semifinals, and the survivors advance to a lucrative BCS national championship game. There, was that so hard?”

Kerkhoff | For Nebraska assistant, there’s no such thing as gay rights May 3, 11:56 AM
For Nebraska assistant Ron Brown, there’s no such thing as gay rights May 3, 9:57 AM
Missouri’s spread to meet SEC defensive dread Apr 25, 10:40 AM

Lack of apology spurs Kansas City bar fight, fatal shooting

May 23, 6:38 PM

Marcus Heilderberg died because someone expecting an apology inside a nightclub did not get one, according to new details released by Kansas City police today.

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Red Zone

Observations from today's Chiefs practice

May 24, 1:47 PM

Some notable developments from today's Chiefs practice:

Good-bye, Brodie Croyle May 22, 2:12 PM
Chiefs sign a receiver May 22, 10:00 AM
Five observations from today's Chiefs practice May 21, 2:06 PM

Campus Corner

K-State's Ojeleye wins Arthur Ashe award

May 24, 5:18 PM

Former Kansas State basketball player Victor Ojeleye has been chosen as the male winner of the 2012 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award, which honors undergraduate students of color who exemplify the standards set by tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. Ojeleye was a four-year lettermen and two-time captain for the Wildcats from 2008-12 and part of the most-victorious senior class in school history (96 wins). He helped the school to four consecutive postseason appearances, including three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Ojeleye graduated from Kansas State earlier this month with a dual degree in accounting and finance.

Charlie Weis talks recruiting, discipline May 24, 1:48 PM
TCU AD: ACC schools want in Big 12 May 23, 4:16 PM
KU's Robinson highlights Big 12 players invited to draft combine May 23, 3:58 PM
KU's Duncan picks up Big 12 honor May 22, 9:46 AM

Ball Star

All-Star memories: 1976

May 24, 5:41 PM

The National League jumped all over “The Bird” and never looked back. Tigers rookie pitcher Mark Fidrych, who had caused a national stir with his talent and his antics (earning the nickname “The Bird”), got the start for the American League. The Reds’ Pete Rose led off the National League’s first inning with a single and scored when Steve Garvey followed with a triple.

Tonight's lineups: Royals at Yankees May 23, 4:00 PM
All-Star memories: 1977 May 23, 3:21 PM
Tonight's lineups: Royals at Yankees May 23, 2:34 PM

Varsity Zone

We prepare for five years

Apr 9, 4:18 AM

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The Full 90

Sporting News: Livestrong could host more Open Cup games (provided KC advance)

May 23, 10:26 PM

If Kansas City moves on in the U.S. Open Cup, Livestrong Sporting Park would host a fourth-round matchup with either the Colorado Rapids or Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 5.

Sporting to face Orlando City in U.S. Open Cup May 22, 9:26 PM
A day in the park for Sporting KC players and their dogs May 22, 9:34 PM
Call-up Calendar: Sporting lose key contributors to international matches May 21, 6:10 PM
Zusi called up to U.S. men’s national team May 20, 4:45 PM

Upon Further Review

One final review

Feb 29, 11:23 AM

I want to take this opportunity to let UFR readers know what is going on with me. But first, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who have followed this blog for whatever portion of the 3+ years it has been in existence