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How Sweep It Is: Royals Use 9-Run First to Cruise Past Astros 13-3, Extend Win Streak to 7 Games

Friday, April 12

BY DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend... Read More.

OJ Simpson, Fallen Football Hero Acquitted of Murder in ‘Trial of the Century’, Dies at 76

Thursday, April 11

BY KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was... Read More.

Pasquantino Breaks Out with 5 RBIs as Royals Trounce Astros 11-2

Thursday, April 11

BY DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of an early season slump with a home run and a career-high five RBIs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night for their... Read More.

Salvador Perez Leads Royals Past Astros 4-3 for 5th Straight Win

Wednesday, April 10

BY DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Garrett Hampson began the Kansas City 10th on second as... Read More.

McPherson High School Announces Hiring of New Girls Basketball Head Coach, Clint Kinnamon

Tuesday, April 9

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School has found their new head Pup for the Girls Basketball team, Clint Kinnamon. Kinnamon is a graduate of Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College. He has 32 years of head coaching experience, including making 15 state tournaments, winning four state... Read More.

Softball Bulldogs Drop Two to Avila

Tuesday, April 9

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The Avila University Eagles and the McPherson College Bulldogs braved the windy conditions Saturday (Apr. 8) with the Eagles coming away with a pair of victories at Bulldog Park. GAME ONE – Avila 9, McPherson 1 GAME ONE The Eagles got off... Read More.

Baseball Bulldogs Take Two from Southwestern

Tuesday, April 9

WINFIELD, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — After dropping game one on Friday (Apr. 5), the Bulldogs rallied to sweep the doubleheader against the Southwestern College Moundbuilders on Saturday (Apr. 6) in Winfield, Kan. GAME ONE – Southwestern 9, McPherson 2 BOX SCORE The Bulldogs grabbed an early lead... Read More.

UConn Concludes a Dominant Run to its 2nd Straight NCAA Title, Beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

Tuesday, April 9

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A basketball beatdown. A coaching clinic. A double-digit domination. Take one guess who finished off a romp through college basketball again. You bet, it’s UConn — a team built to win now, and... Read More.

Royals Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher Colin Selby from Pittsburgh

Monday, April 8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) **—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher **Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league left-handed pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby, 26, was designated for assignment last Tuesday and has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. In a... Read More.

Chiefs Re-Sign Running Back Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Monday, April 8

BY MATT McMULLEN KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs brought back another familiar face on Monday by re-signing veteran tailback Clyde Edwards-Helaire. A first-round pick (No. 32 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, Edwards-Helaire has recorded 1,845 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns... Read More.

K-State’s Lee to Return for 2024-25 Season

Monday, April 8

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – K-State center Ayoka Lee will use her final season of eligibility and return to the Wildcat women's basketball roster for the 2024-25 season. Lee was a Second Team All-America selection by The Athletic, a Third Team All-America honoree by The... Read More.

Melendez’s Third Home Run of Series Lifts Royals Over White Sox 5-3 for 4-Game Sweep

Monday, April 8

BY DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit his third home run of the series, a two-run drive in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Sunday for a four-game sweep. “The way... Read More.