Category Archives: Sports
OLYMPICS: U.S. basketball/gymnastics struggle, swimmer earns first American gold medal Sunday
In the Olympic action Sunday: *The United States men's basketball team suffered its first Olympic loss in 25 games losing to France 83-76 Sunday. Team USA missed its last nine shots, including five sh...
Jul 25, 2021 Tokyo Olympics logo.
Royals sweep Tigers 6-1 Sunday, improve winning streak to five
The Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to five straight with a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers Sunday. The Royals took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a thr...
Jul 25, 2021 Kansas City Royals Logo Courtesy
Royals surge past Detroit, win fourth straight
Down six runs halfway through the game? No problem for the suddenly-resurgent Royals. Carlos Santana hit his 17th home run and Salvador Perez hit his 22nd as Kansas City wiped out a 6-0 lead, using a ...
Jul 25, 2021 Carlos Santana hits a 3-run home run as the Kansas City Royals came from behind to defeat Detroit 9-8 Saturday. Royals.mlb.com screenshot.
BIG 12: Conference considering heftier payouts to keep Oklahoma, Texas
(Sports Illustrated) Big 12 officials are reportedly considering restructuring the league's revenue-sharing system to keep Oklahoma and Texas from bolting to the SEC, according to Dennis Dodd of CBS S...
Jul 25, 2021 Big 12 logo.
OLYMPICS: US teams fare well Saturday
(ESPN/ABC) In Olympics action from Saturday: *The United States swim team claimed six medals, taking its first gold of the Olympics in the men's 400-meter individual medley -- as well as a silver in t...
Jul 25, 2021 Tokyo Olympics logo.
National High School Rodeo Finals wraps up
The National High School Rodeo Finals concluded Saturday night in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tiedown roping, Pax Vogel of Matfield Green had a time of 18.01 seconds, good for 57th on Thursday after a time ...
Jul 25, 2021 National High School Rodeo logo.
Royals win third straight
Ryan O'Hearn hit his eighth home run of the season and the defense turned three double plays as the Kansas City Royals won their third straight Friday night, defeating Detroit 5-3. Trailing 1-0 in the...
Jul 24, 2021 Royals.mlb.com screenshot.
BIG 12: Announcement from Oklahoma, Texas expected soon about potential plans to leave conference
(CBS Sports) More signs point to Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 -- and making that announcement soon. CBS Sports was told the announcement to the Big 12 could come "within 24-48 hours" as part ...
Jul 24, 2021
OLYMPICS: First gold medal awarded; US women's soccer team cruises past New Zealand
(ESPN/ABC) At the Olympics, the opening ceremonies were held Friday morning. After that, field action took center stage. *The first gold medal was handed out. China's Qian Yang won gold in women's 10-...
Jul 24, 2021 Olympics logo.
Vogel, Hatcher continue at National High School Rodeo Finals
The National High School Rodeo Finals wrap up this weekend. In tiedown roping, Pax Vogel of Matfield Green had a time of 18.01 seconds, good for 57th on Thursday. Alexus Hatcher of Strong City was in ...
Jul 24, 2021 National High School Rodeo logo.
