By Greg Echlin
The final score read: Missouri 74, Iowa State 59. But the most noticeable number in the Tigers’ season opener was Friday night’s attendance count. Continue reading Tides Changing For Missouri Tigers After Season Opener
Suit Settled, But Is Raytown South Problem Solved?
Before his career with the Chicago Cubs, Bobby Dernier was an outstanding athlete at Raytown South High School. This month, Dernier is going into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Continue reading Suit Settled, But Is Raytown South Problem Solved?
Former KU and MU Football Prospect Pays Off—For Iowa State
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By Greg Echlin
There’s a reason the Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers continue to struggle in football under David Beaty and Barry Odom respectively. They’re letting the best prospects slip away. Continue reading Former KU and MU Football Prospect Pays Off—For Iowa State
The Kansas City Chiefs Fumbled Before Jamaal Charles
By Greg Echlin
Across the parking lot, the Kansas City Royals set the standard when welcoming back old friends. The Chiefs, however, missed the cue when the moment called for them to recognize their all-time leading rusher, Jamaal Charles. Continue reading The Kansas City Chiefs Fumbled Before Jamaal Charles
Missouri and Kansas Exhibition Charged Like In-Season Game
By Ian Echlin
It’s possible that no other NCAA Basketball programs would sell out an arena for an October exhibition game.
The historic rivalry between Kansas and Missouri went on hiatus in 2012 when Missouri left the Big 12 for the SEC. Continue reading Missouri and Kansas Exhibition Charged Like In-Season Game
John Schuerholz Excluded From Royals Hall of Fame While Enshrined in Cooperstown
Perhaps the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame executive board needs to be re-assessed. Curt Nelson of the Royals Hall of Fame seems to be the only one who appreciates the roots of the success in the Royals franchise. Sid Bordman, a former sportswriter for The Kansas City Star, wrote stories about the Royals from the team’s inception in 1968 and well past the first game in franchise history in 1969. But he has never been asked to be a part of the committee that considers those from the Royals’ early days. Consequently, some of the important early figures in the history of the Royals go unrecognized.
LINK: Greg Echlin’s full story for KCUR.org Continue reading John Schuerholz Excluded From Royals Hall of Fame While Enshrined in Cooperstown
Royal Agenda For The All Star Game
On the baseball diamond, the 88th All-Star game will be played with no World Series home field advantage on the line for the first time since 2002. So what’s really going on amid the All-Star break festivities in Miami? Most likely, a lot of text messages between GMs all over baseball and the Kansas City Royals are no exception. The non-waiver trading deadline is just around the corner.
Link to Greg Echlin’s full story on KCUR.org Continue reading Royal Agenda For The All Star Game
Florida And LSU Seek Series Championship
By Greg Echlin
Though the University of Florida is in search of its first national title in baseball, the Gators are playing in the best-of-three title series at the College World Series for their third time. Southeastern Conference foe LSU is no stranger to baseball championships as the NCAA’s team of the 90s. The Tigers, however, are playing in their first title series since 2009.
All in all, these two teams wear familiar colors at the College World Series while the teams located closer to Omaha struggle to get that far. Iowa and Nebraska made the 64-team bracket, but each failed to get past the first weekend. The most notable natives of either Iowa or Nebraska are linked to other programs in the College World Series.
Close Call At College World Series Causes Concern
By Ian Echlin
A University of Louisville batter lost his bat on a swing and sent it flying into the stands Sunday afternoon at the College World Series. The fan hit in the head walked away with a minor cut.
However, the incident raises questions about safety at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. An NCAA official says it’s being addressed. Continue reading Close Call At College World Series Causes Concern
Gary Woodland In Recovery Mode At US Open
By Greg Echlin
Feeling refreshed after taking last week off, Topeka native and Kansas Jayhawks alum Gary Woodland will be playing over the weekend at the U.S. Open while some of biggest names in golf are headed home. Continue reading Gary Woodland In Recovery Mode At US Open