http://www.kctv5.com/category/208603/sports en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KCTV Sport 15 sports http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379459/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes-1m-tornado-pledge http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379459/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes-1m-tornado-pledge?t=2013-05-21T19:57:15Z APMOBILE Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:00 EDT Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22306353/astros-get-6-5-win-over-royals http://www.kctv5.com/story/22306353/astros-get-6-5-win-over-royals?t=2013-05-21T07:31:07Z KCTV Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:00 EDT Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Chris Oberholtz Radio 02 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22336174/big-12-delays-baseball-tournament-after-tornado http://www.kctv5.com/story/22336174/big-12-delays-baseball-tournament-after-tornado?t=2013-05-21T15:16:34Z APKS Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:00 EDT The Big 12 is delaying the start of its baseball tournament in Oklahoma City after this week's deadly tornado. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22295778/royals-cant-hold-lead-again-in-4-3-loss-to-as http://www.kctv5.com/story/22295778/royals-cant-hold-lead-again-in-4-3-loss-to-as?t=2013-05-20T07:22:43Z KCTV Mon, 20 May 2013 07:22:00 EDT David Lough's indecision cost the Kansas City Royals.  The Royals' center fielder hesitated momentarily before breaking in to try and make a running catch on Derek Norris' short fly ball in the eighth inning. Chris Oberholtz Radio 02 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22295685/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie http://www.kctv5.com/story/22295685/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie?t=2013-05-20T07:19:38Z KCTV Mon, 20 May 2013 07:19:00 EDT Kyle Porter scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute to help D.C. United tie Sporting Kansas City 1-1 on Sunday. Chris Oberholtz Radio 03 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22294401/rangers-beat-tigers-11-8-despite-3-hrs-for-cabrera http://www.kctv5.com/story/22294401/rangers-beat-tigers-11-8-despite-3-hrs-for-cabrera?t=2013-05-20T01:14:18Z APMOBILE Mon, 20 May 2013 01:14:00 EDT David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22291547/serena-williams-beats-azarenka-to-win-italian-open http://www.kctv5.com/story/22291547/serena-williams-beats-azarenka-to-win-italian-open?t=2013-05-19T14:03:56Z APMOBILE Sun, 19 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22291851/milones-long-skid-ends-as-as-beat-royals http://www.kctv5.com/story/22291851/milones-long-skid-ends-as-as-beat-royals?t=2013-05-19T11:38:58Z KCTV Sun, 19 May 2013 11:38:00 EDT 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. Chris Oberholtz Radio 02 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290878/jimmie-johnson-races-to-record-4th-all-star-win http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290878/jimmie-johnson-races-to-record-4th-all-star-win?t=2013-05-19T00:53:25Z APMOBILE Sun, 19 May 2013 00:53:00 EDT Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22289214/red-wings-beat-blackhawks-4-1-even-series http://www.kctv5.com/story/22289214/red-wings-beat-blackhawks-4-1-even-series?t=2013-05-19T00:43:21Z APMOBILE Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:00 EDT 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. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290687/pacers-knock-out-knicks-with-106-99-win-in-game-6 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290687/pacers-knock-out-knicks-with-106-99-win-in-game-6?t=2013-05-19T00:33:28Z APMOBILE Sun, 19 May 2013 00:33:00 EDT Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290223/derby-winner-orb-disappoints-in-the-preakness http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290223/derby-winner-orb-disappoints-in-the-preakness?t=2013-05-18T21:33:12Z APMOBILE Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT 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. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290157/ed-carpenter-earns-indy-500-pole http://www.kctv5.com/story/22290157/ed-carpenter-earns-indy-500-pole?t=2013-05-18T21:23:21Z APMOBILE Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:00 EDT Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22287426/orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try http://www.kctv5.com/story/22287426/orb-favored-to-take-preakness-set-up-triple-try?t=2013-05-18T21:13:18Z APMOBILE Sat, 18 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT 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... News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22285183/k-state-adds-f-bolden-from-georgetown http://www.kctv5.com/story/22285183/k-state-adds-f-bolden-from-georgetown?t=2013-05-17T17:59:07Z APKS Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379758/melton-powers-texas-am-past-florida-6-3 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379758/melton-powers-texas-am-past-florida-6-3?t=2013-05-21T20:50:39Z APMO Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:00 EDT Hunter Melton hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single to help Texas A&M defeat Florida 6-3 on Tuesday in the Aggies' first appearance in the SEC baseball tournament. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22339795/chiefs-installing-mixed-bag-offensive-system http://www.kctv5.com/story/22339795/chiefs-installing-mixed-bag-offensive-system?t=2013-05-21T15:21:32Z APMO Tue, 21 May 2013 15:21:00 EDT The Kansas City Chiefs are putting together an offensive system that promises to be bold and dynamic, if not downright revolutionary, a blend of old and new under coach Andy Reid. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880364 http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880364&t=2013-05-21T21:35:12Z APMO Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday... Sport http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880362 http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880362&t=2013-05-21T21:35:12Z APMO Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT Jason Marquis won his fifth straight start last night in the San Diego Padres' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Marquis allowed two runs on three hits in six innings. Cardinals starter Shelby Miller fell to 5-3... Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304819/marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304819/marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2?t=2013-05-21T01:12:31Z APMO Tue, 21 May 2013 01:08:00 EDT Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday... Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304381/astros-get-6-5-win-over-royals http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304381/astros-get-6-5-win-over-royals?t=2013-05-20T23:21:30Z APMO Mon, 20 May 2013 23:16:00 EDT Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22302023/john-terry-to-miss-chelseas-us-tour http://www.kctv5.com/story/22302023/john-terry-to-miss-chelseas-us-tour?t=2013-05-20T17:35:30Z APMO Mon, 20 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT By The Associated Press Chelsea captain John Terry will miss his club's two-game U.S. tour because of an ankle injury. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22301936/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament http://www.kctv5.com/story/22301936/vanderbilt-lsu-headline-expanded-sec-tournament?t=2013-05-20T17:29:22Z APMO Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293902/ken-schrader-oldest-arca-winner http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293902/ken-schrader-oldest-arca-winner?t=2013-05-19T20:51:26Z APMO Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293630/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293630/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie?t=2013-05-19T19:21:34Z APMO Sun, 19 May 2013 19:17:00 EDT Kyle Porter scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute to help D.C. United tie Sporting Kansas City 1-1 on Sunday. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880354 http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880354&t=2013-05-21T21:35:12Z APKS Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday... Sport http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880353 http://www.kctv5.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880353&t=2013-05-21T21:35:12Z APKS Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT Jason Marquis won his fifth straight start last night in the San Diego Padres' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Marquis allowed two runs on three hits in six innings. Cardinals starter Shelby Miller fell to 5-3... Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303436/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303436/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis?t=2013-05-20T20:22:00Z APKS Mon, 20 May 2013 20:16:00 EDT Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293629/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293629/porter-sends-dc-united-sporting-kc-to-1-1-tie?t=2013-05-19T19:19:06Z APKS Sun, 19 May 2013 19:17:00 EDT Kyle Porter scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute to help D.C. United tie Sporting Kansas City 1-1 on Sunday. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293415/johnny-gray-races-to-3rd-victory-of-the-season http://www.kctv5.com/story/22293415/johnny-gray-races-to-3rd-victory-of-the-season?t=2013-05-19T18:26:29Z APKS Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals to regain the Funny Car points lead. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22289871/john-force-tops-nhra-kansas-nationals-qualifying http://www.kctv5.com/story/22289871/john-force-tops-nhra-kansas-nationals-qualifying?t=2013-05-18T18:46:46Z APKS Sat, 18 May 2013 18:40:00 EDT John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22286836/tony-schumacher-leads-top-fuel-qualifying http://www.kctv5.com/story/22286836/tony-schumacher-leads-top-fuel-qualifying?t=2013-05-17T22:59:38Z APKS Fri, 17 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22283279/chiefs-sign-former-kansas-standout-opurum http://www.kctv5.com/story/22283279/chiefs-sign-former-kansas-standout-opurum?t=2013-05-17T14:43:43Z APKS Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:00 EDT 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. Sport http://www.kctv5.com/story/22380342/pailles-goal-puts-bruins-on-verge-of-east-finals http://www.kctv5.com/story/22380342/pailles-goal-puts-bruins-on-verge-of-east-finals?t=2013-05-21T22:26:07Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:00 EDT Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday... News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22380281/garcia-apologizes-for-fried-chicken-remark http://www.kctv5.com/story/22380281/garcia-apologizes-for-fried-chicken-remark?t=2013-05-21T22:15:52Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT By The Associated Press Sergio Garcia is apologizing for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379908/cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery-again http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379908/cavaliers-win-nba-draft-lottery-again?t=2013-05-21T21:55:53Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 21:55:00 EDT Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379911/canseco-player-coach-in-indy-league-for-a-series http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379911/canseco-player-coach-in-indy-league-for-a-series?t=2013-05-21T21:05:57Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379458/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes-1m-tornado-pledge http://www.kctv5.com/story/22379458/thunder-star-kevin-durant-makes-1m-tornado-pledge?t=2013-05-21T19:35:55Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:00 EDT Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378987/indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378987/indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account?t=2013-05-21T19:15:49Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT Indians closer Chris Perez deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings, and after receiving a slew of negative comments. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378687/andy-murray-out-of-french-open-due-to-back-injury http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378687/andy-murray-out-of-french-open-due-to-back-injury?t=2013-05-21T18:36:37Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378160/smith-makes-headlines-heading-into-hall-vote http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378160/smith-makes-headlines-heading-into-hall-vote?t=2013-05-21T18:25:52Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378760/pulis-leaves-as-stoke-manager-by-mutual-consent http://www.kctv5.com/story/22378760/pulis-leaves-as-stoke-manager-by-mutual-consent?t=2013-05-21T18:16:08Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT Stoke says Tony Pulis left as manager by mutual consent Tuesday, ending his seven-year tenure at the Premier League club. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22307067/romo-to-miss-workouts-after-cyst-removal-on-back http://www.kctv5.com/story/22307067/romo-to-miss-workouts-after-cyst-removal-on-back?t=2013-05-21T18:16:02Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304824/sports-world-keeps-eye-on-oklahoma-tornado http://www.kctv5.com/story/22304824/sports-world-keeps-eye-on-oklahoma-tornado?t=2013-05-21T01:15:19Z AP Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT By The Associated Press The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players... News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303935/qb-mitchell-decides-on-north-carolina-state http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303935/qb-mitchell-decides-on-north-carolina-state?t=2013-05-20T21:55:06Z AP Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:00 EDT Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303933/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis http://www.kctv5.com/story/22303933/kansas-lands-transfer-tarik-black-from-memphis?t=2013-05-20T21:55:05Z AP Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:00 EDT Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22283259/prince-to-miss-a-few-weeks-to-play-for-russia http://www.kctv5.com/story/22283259/prince-to-miss-a-few-weeks-to-play-for-russia?t=2013-05-17T14:32:08Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22277781/strasburg-goes-8-to-beat-hometown-padres-6-2 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22277781/strasburg-goes-8-to-beat-hometown-padres-6-2?t=2013-05-17T01:51:29Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 01:51:00 EDT Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22266807/oj-simpson-testifies-in-bid-for-new-vegas-trial http://www.kctv5.com/story/22266807/oj-simpson-testifies-in-bid-for-new-vegas-trial?t=2013-05-16T17:51:36Z AP Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT 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... News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22272594/us-open-tennis-leaving-cbs-for-espn-in-2015 http://www.kctv5.com/story/22272594/us-open-tennis-leaving-cbs-for-espn-in-2015?t=2013-05-16T15:11:10Z AP Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:00 EDT 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. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22254351/oj-simpson-set-to-speak-in-bid-to-win-freedom http://www.kctv5.com/story/22254351/oj-simpson-set-to-speak-in-bid-to-win-freedom?t=2013-05-15T20:10:26Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 20:10:00 EDT 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... News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22263189/penn-state-defends-medical-changes-after-report http://www.kctv5.com/story/22263189/penn-state-defends-medical-changes-after-report?t=2013-05-15T19:00:25Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT 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. News - AP-National http://www.kctv5.com/story/22257970/ap-source-rutgers-makes-louisvilles-hermann-ad http://www.kctv5.com/story/22257970/ap-source-rutgers-makes-louisvilles-hermann-ad?t=2013-05-15T17:40:42Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT 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... News - AP-National