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Moustakas evolving into complete player

Attention this year on Mike Moustakas tends to center initially on his offensive contributions. And small wonder. Moustakas has been one of the Royals’ more-reliable weapons in compiling a .279 average with seven homers, 19 RBIs and a .333 on-base percentage. That makes it easy to overlook Moustakas’ emergence as a lock-down defensive third baseman.

Royals & Baseball

JOHN SLEEZER | The Kansas City Star

Irving Falu is getting some good playing time with the Royals.

Falu’s early success leads to increased opportunity with Royals

May 24, 7:49 PM

Utilityman Irving Falu, after nearly a decade in the minors, knows the value of opportunity. For years, it simply eluded him. Now, he’s doubling down.

Moustakas evolving into complete player

May 24, 8:27 PM

Men in blecch: Royals' Smith rocked by Yankees

May 24, 11:24 AM

If the other Will Smith is running around any of this burg’s boroughs, dressed in black and packing one of those memory-erasing neuralizers … Yep, it went like that Wednesday night for Royals rookie left-hander Will Smith.

Yankees 8, Royals 3 | May 23, 2012

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Catching up with Wil Myers in Omaha

May 24, 5:34 PM

The Royals recently promoted outfielder Wil Myers to Class AAA Omaha, and he appears to be handling the transition well. Through seven games, Myers is batting .417 with five RBIs and two homers.

Sam Mellinger | Could Hosmer's luck be turning?

May 24, 11:25 AM

The Star's Sam Mellinger points out that Eric Hosmer got a bit lucky last night against the Yankees with two infield hits and a bloop RBI double. Perhaps it’s overly optimistic to wonder if that can turn him, but it’s at least something to keep an eye on.

Teen racer has drive to make a difference

May 24, 12:28 AM

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.

Chiefs & NFL

DAVID EULITT | The Kansas City Star | DAVID EULITT

Dexter McCluster

Chiefs' McCluster getting work at wide receiver

May 24, 5:56 PM

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said today that Dexter McCluster has been practicing as a wide receiver this week during OTAs.

Chiefs continue OTAs at Arrowhead

May 24, 1:47 PM

Chiefs players participated in organized team activities today at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs worked mostly on the passing game in team portions of practice, but it's still noteworthy that nose tackle Dontari Poe got more work with the starters.

Observations from today's Chiefs practice

Observations from today's Chiefs practice May 24, 1:47 PM
Chiefs' Winston isn't sure veterans need OTAs May 23, 4:07 PM
Chiefs' starting safeties taking it slow for now May 23, 12:26 PM
Chiefs' QB Cassel discusses new offense May 22, 3:27 PM

Missouri

Joel Kowsky | Mizzou Athletics

Injuries changed Missouri’s Muller, but her spirit is unaffected

May 24, 8:31 PM

The pain comes and goes these days for Lindsey Muller, though she largely ignores it. In her mind, the last few months have been much too fun to let the wear and tear of a softball season weigh her down.

MU surprises Texas in Big 12 baseball tournament

May 24, 1:00 AM

Missouri's Rob Zastryzny gave up just five hits in 81/3 innings and didn’t walk a single Longhorn in a 5-0 win over Texas in the Big 12 baseball tournament.

KU, MU could meet up early in Big 12 baseball tournament May 23, 10:58 AM
After a close call, MU softball wins Columbia regional May 21, 12:17 PM
Walk-off homer sends MU softball to NCAA regional title game May 19, 11:01 PM
Border War baseball series comes to a close May 19, 7:04 PM

Kansas State

Travis Heying | The Wichita Eagle

John Currie

John Currie talks Big 12/SEC bowl game, bowls vs. playoff and what’s next for Big 12

May 21, 1:55 PM

While catching up with Kansas State athletic director John Currie over the weekend, I asked him about a ton of different topics. Much of what we talked about was for upcoming stories that will run in the newspaper throughout May and June, but he also shared his thoughts on several pressing matters, such as the new Big 12/SEC champions bowl game, how future bowl games may or may not exist alongside a playoff and the upcoming spring Big 12 meetings.

MU surprises Texas in Big 12 baseball tournament

May 24, 1:00 AM

Missouri's Rob Zastryzny gave up just five hits in 81/3 innings and didn’t walk a single Longhorn in a 5-0 win over Texas in the Big 12 baseball tournament.

K-State legend Bob Boozer dies at 75 May 21, 12:28 PM
Chester Frazier says he will soon be a K-State assistant May 17, 1:04 PM
K-State’s Simoneau to join College Football Hall of Fame May 16, 2:13 AM
Former Wildcat Nick Russell welcomes new system at SMU May 16, 12:30 AM

Kansas

Jim Barcus | The Kansas City Star

Coach Charlie Weis likes the position of the Big 12.

KU's Weis calm as conference realignment again bursts forth

May 24, 11:26 AM

For the last three weeks, KU football coach Charlie Weis crisscrossed the state of Kansas, meeting fans, telling stories, offering a fresh voice before his first season in Lawrence. On most days, Weis would stand in front of a group and deliver a speech on the old college football standbys: Recruiting, discipline, expectations.

MU surprises Texas in Big 12 baseball tournament

May 24, 1:00 AM

Missouri's Rob Zastryzny gave up just five hits in 81/3 innings and didn’t walk a single Longhorn in a 5-0 win over Texas in the Big 12 baseball tournament.

KU, MU could meet up early in Big 12 baseball tournament May 23, 10:58 AM
Border War baseball series comes to a close May 19, 7:04 PM
Latest Kansas-Missouri conflict over license plates May 15, 12:23 PM
Sunflower mowdown: KU wants to reverse trend of in-state defeats May 13, 2:35 AM

High schools

Kansas state softball | Three things to watch

May 24, 8:08 PM

Today through Saturday at five sites

Athletes of the week for May 25 May 24, 7:32 PM
Three things to watch at Missouri state tennis May 24, 12:40 AM
Wednesday, May 23 high school results May 23, 11:45 PM

Motorsports

Allmendinger appears ready to join the NASCAR winner’s circle

May 23, 8:37 PM

AJ Allmendinger landed the ride of his life in the offseason when Penske Racing grabbed him after Kurt Busch split with the organization.

Auto racing buzz May 23, 8:35 PM
Teen racer has drive to make a difference May 24, 12:28 AM
Victory tastes sweet to Grubnic May 20, 9:12 PM
Beckman gets NHRA funny-car win at Heartland Park May 20, 8:29 PM

Sporting KC & Soccer

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

Outdoors

Outdoors digest | Missouri angler wins East Coast tournament

May 24, 6:43 PM

Brian Maloney of Osage Beach, Mo., won’t soon forget his recent trip to the nation’s capital.

Fishing report for May 24 May 23, 8:03 PM
Fishing Tournament Trail May 21, 5:57 PM
Annual kids fishing derby helps city kids enjoy outdoors May 19, 7:37 PM
Outdoors digest | Trophy smallmouth? May 18, 12:04 AM

More Sports

Watson lays up this tourney

May 24, 12:47 AM

Tom Watson’s wrist is getting better, but he’s not at 100 percent. As a result, Watson decided not to play in the Senior PGA Championship starting today in Benton Harbor, Mich.