The Kansas City Royals faced a big mess with the first place Cleveland Indians in town for a weekend series. Continue reading Burst Pipe At Kauffman Stadium Delayed Royals Game
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This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending
Vince Coleman photo above courtesy of Todd Bacile/flickr
By Greg Echlin
With Vince Coleman’s entry into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, he finally has an opportunity to relish the moment at the end. Too many other times, he didn’t. Continue reading This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending
A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals
By Greg Echlin
The Kansas City Royals’ recent pick-ups of Brian Goodwin, Rosell Herrera and Brett Phillips weren’t earth-shaking. But some past subtle moves in Royals history proved to be some of the most valuable additions to a championship team. Continue reading A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals
Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone
Photo courtesy of the Kansas City T-Bones
By Greg Echlin
Before his recent release from the Kansas City Royals organization, outfielder Logan Moon could have used a good-luck charm. But the Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey he lent three-time Royals All-Star Alex Gordon two years ago is gone forever. Continue reading Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone
Moustakas Makes Good First Impression in Milwaukee
By Greg Echlin
Mike Moustakas knew how to hit the right buttons in his first home game at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Continue reading Moustakas Makes Good First Impression in Milwaukee
Central Missouri Punts on Playing Northwest Missouri at Arrowhead
By Greg Echlin
Central Missouri’s football team is taking its ball and going home. The Mules home game against Northwest Missouri on Nov. 10, held at Arrowhead Stadium the last two seasons, will be played on their campus in Warrensburg. Continue reading Central Missouri Punts on Playing Northwest Missouri at Arrowhead
Best Of The Final Four (PHOTOS)
The road to the Final Four in San Antonio was unpredictable. The championship contenders and their fans flooded the city to create a memorable, electric atmosphere. Continue reading Best Of The Final Four (PHOTOS)
Brett Ballard Returns To San Antonio for First Time Since ’08 Championship
Photo above courtesy of Washburn Athletics
By Ian Echlin
SAN ANTONIO – Washburn University head coach Brett Ballard returns to San Antonio for the first time since the Kansas Jayhawks won the national championship at the Alamodome in 2008. Continue reading Brett Ballard Returns To San Antonio for First Time Since ’08 Championship
Bill Self Has A Losing Record
By Ian Echlin
It’s one of the only losing records for Bill Self. He’s 2-7 coaching in the Elite Eight.
Once he knew he was advancing to the Elite Eight for the tenth time in his coaching career it was evident that he’s well aware of his history. Continue reading Bill Self Has A Losing Record
K-State Player With Kansas City Roots Riding To The Elite Eight
Amaad Wainwright was one of five guards on the floor for No. 9 seed K-State in the final seconds of its upset win over No. 5 seed Kentucky in the South Region of the NCAA tournament. Continue reading K-State Player With Kansas City Roots Riding To The Elite Eight