Picture above courtesy of UMKC Athletics
In Kansas City, Lee Hunt is best known for easing UMKC into NCAA Division I status, a dramatic jump from previously competing on the NAIA level. But Hunt has always been at the forefront of change as heard on this KCUR story aired Feb. 8.
By Greg Echlin
When Kim Anderson looked at the American flag before the national anthem above the court in Central Missouri’s Multi-Purpose Building, the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship banner was hanging next to it. It reminded Anderson of his finest coaching moment. Continue reading Kim Anderson Rekindles Best Coaching Moment at Central Missouri
For the first time since the 1999 and 2000 seasons, the Kansas State football team capped its season with back-to-back bowl game wins after beating UCLA in the Cactus Bowl on Dec. 26. Continue reading With a Bowl Game Win, Bigger Question Prevails For Kansas State Football
While the Kansas Jayhawks approach the Big 12 Conference season they’ll try to end an ongoing struggle against Pac-12 teams that continues from last season. Continue reading Kansas Jayhawks Struggle Against The Pac-12
Above photo credit: Al Chang, StanfordPhoto.com
By Greg Echlin
Audriana Fitzmorris and Jenna Gray played side-by-side at St. James High School in suburban Kansas City. But believe it or not they didn’t know for sure where the other was going until Gray, a 6’1” setter, and Fitzmorris, a 6’6” middle blocker, had signed letters-of-intent with Stanford. Continue reading Gray and Fitzmorris Delivering a Holiday Package for Stanford Volleyball Again
By Greg Echlin
Down the stretch, if the Kansas City Chiefs’ second-half fade continues, cornerback E.J. Gaines would have mixed emotions about his hometown team. His Buffalo Bills had a big say on that. Continue reading A Big Loss for the Chiefs While Buffalo Has Gaines
Audio: Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield talks to the media after winning a road game against Kansas. Continue reading Kansas Alienates Home Crowd Further With Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Carlos Beltran photo above courtesy Keith Allison/flickr
Audio: George Brett in Cooperstown, 1999
By Ian Echlin
I have a special fandom toward Carlos Beltran ever since we were paired on-field. I was an honorary lineup participant around ten years old before a Sunday afternoon ballgame, and our short back-and-forth chat sticks with me to this day. Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Carlos Beltran
Photo courtesy of MU Athletics
By Greg Echlin
Not much has changed for the Missouri Tigers since entering the Southeastern Conference as far as earning respect. But these days, it comes from MU’s own fan base in the Show-Me state. Continue reading SEC and Missouri Tiger Fans Still Saying “Show Me Football”
Photo Courtesy of ATP World Tour
Jack Sock from Overland Park, Kan. ranks No. 9 in the world in Men’s Tennis Singles. He’s advancing to play Roger Federer in ATP World Tour Finals. Continue reading Jack Sock At The ATP World Tour Finals With Help From His Kansas City Team
