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Derby winner Orb disappoints in the Preakness

Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey. More>>

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Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. More>>

Milone's long skid ends as A's beat Royals

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Brandon Moss hit a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning to help Tommy Milone outduel Ervin Santana, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Saturday night. More>>

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history. More>>

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. More>>

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. More>>

Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. More>>

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont... More>>

As fireworks crackle, Beckham plays last home game

Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement. More>>

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback? More>>

About 3,500 people enjoy nice weather for Chiefs 5K

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The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the inaugural Chiefs 5K at Arrowhead Stadium at 9 a.m. Saturday. More>>

Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying

Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. More>>

K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown

Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown. More>>

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Cards' Boggs arrives; Lyons to start for Garcia
Cards' Boggs arrives; Lyons to start for Garcia
The St. Louis Cardinals will promote rookie lefty Tyler Lyons from the minors to make his major league debut in place of injured Jaime Garcia on Wednesday. They've also plugged Mitchell Boggs back into the...More >
The St. Louis Cardinals will promote rookie lefty Tyler Lyons from the minors to make his major league debut in place of injured Jaime Garcia on Wednesday. They've also plugged Mitchell Boggs back into the bullpen mix.More >
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 last night. Joe Kelly allowed runs for the first time in five appearances and took the loss....More >
Milone's long skid ends as A's beat Royals
Milone's long skid ends as A's beat Royals
Brandon Moss hit a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning to help Tommy Milone outduel Ervin Santana, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Saturday night.More >
Brandon Moss hit a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning to help Tommy Milone outduel Ervin Santana, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Saturday night.More >
Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards
Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.More >
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.More >
Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout
Devon Alexander tops Lee Purdy in non-title bout
IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.More >
IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.More >
McMurray and Stenhouse race into All-Star Race
McMurray and Stenhouse race into All-Star Race
Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.More >
Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.More >
A's activate Young from DL
A's activate Young from DL
The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Chris Young from the disabled list.More >
The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Chris Young from the disabled list.More >
John Force tops NHRA Kansas Nationals qualifying
John Force tops NHRA Kansas Nationals qualifying
John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals.More >
John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals.More >

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Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 last night. Joe Kelly allowed runs for the first time in five appearances and took the loss....More >
John Force tops NHRA Kansas Nationals qualifying
John Force tops NHRA Kansas Nationals qualifying
John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals.More >
John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals.More >
Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying
Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying
Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.More >
Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.More >
K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown
K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown
Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.More >
Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.More >
Chiefs sign former Kansas standout Opurum
Chiefs sign former Kansas standout Opurum
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum as an undrafted free agent after trying him out as a fullback during rookie minicamp.More >
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum as an undrafted free agent after trying him out as a fullback during rookie minicamp.More >
This Hour: Latest Mid-America sports
This Hour: Latest Mid-America sports
Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.More >
Noel says knee rehab ahead of schedule
Noel says knee rehab ahead of schedule
Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel calls himself ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and expects it will not keep him from being the first pick in next month's NBA draft.More >
Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel calls himself ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and expects it will not keep him from being the first pick in next month's NBA draft.More >
Sporting KC sends Convey to Toronto for draft pick
Sporting KC sends Convey to Toronto for draft pick
Sporting Kansas City traded forward Bobby Convey to Toronto FC on Thursday for a third-round pick in next year's MLS SuperDraft.More >
Sporting Kansas City traded forward Bobby Convey to Toronto FC on Thursday for a third-round pick in next year's MLS SuperDraft.More >

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McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play
McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play
Graeme McDowell made amends for last year's defeat to capture the World Match-Play Championship on Sunday, defeating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final on the Thracian Cliffs course.More >
Graeme McDowell made amends for last year's defeat to capture the World Match-Play Championship on Sunday, defeating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final on the Thracian Cliffs course.More >
Indians blank Mariners 6-0
Indians blank Mariners 6-0
Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner...More >
Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on...More >
Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw
Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw
After 1,500 matches in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was denied a final victory Sunday to cap the most successful managerial career in British football history.More >
Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.More >
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards
Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.More >
Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.More >
Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open
Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open
Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.More >
After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.More >
Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after...More >
Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a...More >
Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings
Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.More >
The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.More >
Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win
Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.More >
Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.More >

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Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia
Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.More >
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.More >
Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.More >
Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming.More >
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
O.J. Simpson, a former star athlete who once lived for the spotlight, was back on stage telling the grim story of the Las Vegas afternoon in 2007 that sent him to prison.More >
The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme...More >
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.More >
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.More >
OJ Simpson testifies in bid for new Vegas trial
OJ Simpson testifies in bid for new Vegas trial
More than four years after the world last heard from O.J. Simpson in court, one of the nation's most famous prisoners speaks again Wednesday in a bid to win freedom from a sentence that could keep him behind bars...More >
His leg shackles rattling as he shuffled to and from the witness stand, O.J. Simpson made his own case Wednesday for a new trial on armed robbery charges with testimony that he relied on the advice of his trusted attorney...More >
Penn State defends medical changes after report
Penn State defends medical changes after report
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien fervently disputes suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.More >
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is fervently disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.More >
Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD
Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer A person familiar with the decision says Rutgers has hired Julie Hermann from the University of Louisville to be its new athletic director.More >
Rutgers named Julie Hermann its new athletic director Wednesday, and the former No. 2 athletic administrator at Louisville promised a restart for the scandal-scarred program following the ouster of its men's basketball...More >
TCU suspends DE Fields for 1st 2 games of season
TCU suspends DE Fields for 1st 2 games of season
TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."More >
TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."More >

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Officer hopes to complete 52 marathons in 52 weeks
Officer hopes to complete 52 marathons in 52 weeks
A Lenexa police officer running 52 marathons in 52 weeks is one step closer to reaching his goal. KCTV5 will be keeping up with Bob Schluben though photos of his runs and follow his journey in his own words.More >
A Lenexa police officer running 52 marathons in 52 weeks is one step closer to reaching his goal. KCTV5 will be keeping up with Bob Schluben though photos of his runs and follow his journey in his own words.More >
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Masters winners through the years
Masters winners through the years
The Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments every year and ushers in the beginning of spring. It tees off this week at August National Golf Club in Augusta, GA.More >
The Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments every year and ushers in the beginning of spring. The tournament tees off Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Here are some of the men who have won golf's biggest event.More >
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NCAA Championship game - Michigan vs. Louisville
NCAA Championship game - Michigan vs. Louisville
The Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines face each other in the NCAA Men's Championship game in Atlanta, April 8, 2013.More >
The Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines face each other in the NCAA Men's Championship game in Atlanta, April 8, 2013.
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2013 Final Four
2013 Final Four
A pair of tight contests highlighted the Final Four in Atlanta's Georgia Dome.More >
A pair of tight contests highlighted the Final Four in Atlanta's Georgia Dome.More >
Teams practice for the Final Four
Teams practice for the Final Four
The last four teams left in the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament make their final preparations on Friday at the Georgia Dome. More >
The last four teams left in the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament make their final preparations on Friday at the Georgia Dome. More >
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America's 10 best baseball parks
America's 10 best baseball parks
With the start of the Major League Baseball season around the corner, TripAdvisor has ranked the nation's most popular baseball parks.More >
With the start of the Major League Baseball season around the corner, TripAdvisor has ranked the nation's most popular baseball parks.More >
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NCAA tournament players to watch
NCAA tournament players to watch
The stars of the 2012-13 college basketball season are sure to shine in the tournament this year.More >
Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats won the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Who will take home the national championship in 2013?More >
Faces behind the Chiefs quest for franchise quarterback
Faces behind the Chiefs quest for franchise quarterback
The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to land a franchise quarterback. Check out the faces of the Chiefs quarterback dilemma.More >
The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to land a franchise quarterback. Check out the faces of the Chiefs quarterback dilemma.More >
Super Bowl has-beens and never-beens
Super Bowl has-beens and never-beens
As the nation gets ready to crown an NFL champ, some fans continue to wait - some for generations - for their favorite teams to bring home their first Lombardi trophy.More >
As the nation gets ready to crown an NFL champ, some fans continue to wait - some for generations - for their favorite teams to bring home their first Lombardi trophy.More >
The faces of the Chiefs hiring process
The faces of the Chiefs hiring process
The major players involved in the firing of Head Coach Romeo Crennel and General Manager Scott Pioli and the search for their replacements.More >
The major players involved in the firing of Head Coach Romeo Crennel and General Manager Scott Pioli and the search for their replacements. More >