By GRAHAM DUNBAR (Associated Press) — On another day of turmoil for FIFA and the World Cup, the bidding contest for the 2026 tournament was put on hold. FIFA secretary… Read more »
Category: Sports
Jeremy Maclin leads new-look Chiefs wide receiver corps
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — When David Culley first got to know Jeremy Maclin, the young wide receiver was just another rookie fresh out of Missouri trying… Read more »
Arkansas reaches CWS with 3-2 win over Missouri State
By KURT VOIGT (FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., AP) — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said he was as relaxed as he’d ever been entering this weekend’s super regional against Missouri State. He… Read more »
Mules golf coach named coach of the year
Central Missouri head men’s golf coach Tim Poe was named the Division II Central Region Coach of the Year as announced on Monday morning by the Golf Coaches Association of… Read more »
Young hit hard as Indians beat KC 6-2 in rain-shortened game
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Every time Chris Young had the Indians on the ropes, it seemed as if they’d foul off a pitch. Then they’d get… Read more »
Vargas sharp, Royals beat up Kluber in 4-2 win over Indians
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The perfect tonic for a scuffling ballclub is apparently the reigning Cy Young winner. After struggling to score runs for more than… Read more »
Central has four individuals inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — The University of Central Missouri had four individuals inducted into the MIAA Hall of Fame Wednesday night at the MIAA Awards Ceremony at the Kansas City Public Library… Read more »
Royals rue replay in 2-1 loss to AL Central rival Indians
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Just about the only person at Kauffman Stadium that thought the Indians’ Jose Ramirez was safe at first base on a crucial… Read more »
Missouri State wins 19th straight, beats Iowa 3-2 to advance
By KARY BOOHER (SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — Jordan Knutson pitched into the eighth inning, helping Missouri State hold off Iowa 3-2 on Sunday night to advance to the Super Regionals… Read more »
Giants back near the top after impressive May
B NOAH TRISTER (Associated Press) — The San Francisco Giants went from worst to first in less than a month. Yes, that’s noteworthy. No, it’s not tremendously rare — at… Read more »