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Sam Mellinger
Why Ned Yost smiles through the Royals’ struggles
May 25, 6:47 PMManager Ned Yost says he isn’t panicking about the Royals’ recent slide because that approach got him fired in Milwaukee. And while fans may feel his response is aloof or out of touch, Yost says he’s trying to keep his young players calm.
Blair Kerkhoff
SEC Network has been in works for decades
May 3, 6:52 PMSome of the headline events in college sports today aren’t epiphanies but the culmination of processes with origins in the single-bar helmet days and earlier. Take the SEC Network, for example.
- Final Four teams shook off regular-season blahs Apr 1, 10:39 AM
- Florida Gulf Coast is fresh breeze in tournament Mar 24, 11:41 PM
- Selection Sunday could be especially intriguing for KC Mar 12, 3:44 PM
Lafayette County infant’s death is investigated as a homicide
May 22, 6:56 PMThe 10-week-old baby died in a Kansas City hospital after suffering broken bones, a fractured skull and brain damage.
Red Zone
Chiefs will study AFC West and early opponents during next week of offseason practice
May 24, 9:30 AMWhen the Chiefs return for the start of another practice week on Tuesday, some of their work will specifically be dedicated to their rivals in the AFC West and other early-season opponents.
- Can the Chiefs win seven games? Analyzing Vegas’ over-under number May 23, 12:11 PM
- Rookie tight end Travis Kelce could be a factor for Chiefs May 22, 10:36 AM
- Chiefs resume offseason practices May 21, 1:14 PM
Campus Corner
Q and A with KU football coach Charlie Weis
May 24, 4:38 PMEarlier this week, Kansas football coach Charlie Weis concluded what was supposed to be an eight-city spring preview tour. Weis also addressed a number of issues regarding his program. Those included the expected renovation at Memorial Stadium, with the removal of the track in the near future; in-state recruiting; and the perception of Kansas football after his first year on the job.
- With Andrew Wiggins and Tarik Black, whats up for KU hoops? May 23, 6:04 PM
- Paris Daniels leading KU track revival May 23, 6:32 PM
- Missouri State hires Brad Korn as assistant basketball coach May 22, 2:54 PM
- Where will Ben McLemore land in the NBA Draft? May 22, 1:06 PM
Ball Star
Friday in the minors: Adam is hard-luck loser, Colon is on fire, Bubba is ejected
May 25, 12:01 AMJason Adam cant catch a break.
- Shields is second in AL in called strikeouts May 24, 10:44 AM
- Royals fan races onto field and (momentarily) eludes capture with fancy footwork May 24, 11:31 PM
- Thursday in the minors: Lamb has an outstanding start May 24, 12:45 AM
Varsity Zone
The rockets have the explosive devices
Apr 9, 5:03 AMOn site working staff to reporters stressed that the fuel filling has not yet started, satellite and no load to the rockets on top. Staff also reiterated that the north Korea launch is peaceful satellite technology replica oakley sunglasses, is to develop the economy and improve the people's living standards
- We prepare for five years Apr 9, 4:18 AM
- the five-yearly communist party congress held four days Apr 9, 5:13 AM
- I was also known in the industry as "real estate maniac" Apr 9, 4:33 AM
The Full 90
Referee says he misjudged play on call that took away a Sporting KC goal
May 22, 6:17 PMAfter Sporting Kansas City settled for a 1-1 draw Sunday at D.C. United following a blown offside call that would have resulted in a KC goal, assistant referee Matt Nelson told The Star he misjudged the play.
- Chat replay: Sporting goalie Jimmy Nielsen May 21, 12:37 PM
- MatchDay #11: A U.S. Open Cup rematch with the Sounders May 8, 9:16 AM
- MatchDay #10: Bring on the Goats May 5, 8:41 AM
- Sporting KC works to eliminate defensive lapses May 4, 10:40 PM
Upon Further Review
One final review
Feb 29, 11:23 AMI 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
- MU: The best Mizzou team ever? Feb 7, 1:30 AM
- Wrapping up the NFL - QB style. Feb 6, 12:55 AM
- KU-MU: War Games Feb 5, 5:59 AM
- K-State: Coming out of a slump! Feb 5, 12:49 AM
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