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Beating OU could unmask Kansas State as serious title contender
With the game of the year a week away, and No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama taking the weekend off, the other national championship contenders will be jostling for position behind the SEC superpowers on Saturday.
EPIC WORLD SERIES GAME 6
ST. LOUIS (AP) - By the time David Freese stomped on home plate Game 6 had already been stamped among the greatest thrillers in baseball history.
Beasley suit alleges improper benefits at K-State
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley is accusing his former agent and an AAU coach of conspiring to forge a relationship with him from the age of 14 and giving his mother improper cash benefits while Beasley starred at Kansas State, all in an effort to land the basketball prodigy as a client.
Offensive line one of many reasons for Kansas State’s emergence
MANHATTAN (AP) - Many expected dramatic improvement from Kansas State's defense this season. Hopes were not nearly so high for the offensive line.
Solid Big 12 defenses are hard to come by
The Blackshirts at Nebraska are gone to the Big Ten and the once-vaunted Wrecking Crew at Texas A&M is looking awfully porous these days.
With title hopes damaged, No. 11 Sooners refocus
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - After a rare and unexpected loss at home, the questions are suddenly swirling around No. 11 Oklahoma.
Gill on hot seat at Kansas
LAWRENCE (AP) - The losses are mounting at Kansas and the seat is growing hotter for coach Turner Gill.
Big 12 approves West Virginia to replace Missouri
The Big 12 has a replacement lined up for Missouri before it even leaves the conference.
Napoli, Pujols swing deep into lore
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Albert Pujols made the first big dent in this World Series, then it was Mike Napoli's turn.
Jaguars best Ravens 12-7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - On one night, on one big stage, the Jacksonville Jaguars did everything better than the Baltimore Ravens.
Rangers take 3-2 series lead with win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning against Marc Rzepczynski, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night and take a 3-2 World Series lead.
OU, Wisconsin fall; No. 1 LSU, No. 2 Bama head into off week
NEW YORK - No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama have locked in their spots for the biggest regular-season game in Southeastern Conference history.
Chiefs riding three-game win streak after poor start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A few weeks ago, many Chiefs fans were lobbying to join the Andrew Luck sweepstakes.
Texas Tech upends No. 3 Oklahoma 41-38
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Seemingly invincible for so long at Owen Field, No. 3 Oklahoma finally proved fallible at home.
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Nibali becomes first Italian to win Tour de France since 1998
PARIS - Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.
UP IN THE AIR
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The presumptive favorite to win the starting right guard spot with the Kansas City Chiefs worked out with the third team on Monday. The guy who is challenging him for the spot slid over to center during another portion of the workout.
Judge rules against Sterling
LOS ANGELES - A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Thomas, Torre, others inducted into Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe Torre apologized for leaving people out of his speech and Tony La Russa said he felt uneasy.
Santana hits pair of homers in Indians win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson and Jim Rice didn't do it. Neither did Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, Barry Bonds nor any other opposing slugger who played at Kansas City.
Soria a strong addition to Detroit bullpen
DETROIT - Dave Dombrowski's latest trade also felt like one of his most predictable.
Green Bay signs WR Nelson to contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Jordy Nelson had a secret on the way to the first practice of Packers training camp.
Love withdraws from Team USA roster amid distractions
With no idea where he will be playing in the NBA next season, Kevin Love has withdrawn from this summer's Team USA basketball roster.
Giants acquire RHP Peavy from Red Sox
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Giants acquired right-hander Jake Peavy from the Boston Red Sox on Saturday for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Nibali set to win Tour; Martin wins time trial
PERIGUEUX, France - Vincenzo Nibali confirmed he will win the Tour de France and two Frenchmen will join him on the podium after a dramatic penultimate stage on Saturday.
Chiefs working on competition at cornerback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is serious about what he has said about competition at the cornerback position.
Baseball HOF cuts election eligibility
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire will have less time to remain eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot under changes made.
Royals beat White Sox 2-1 with run in 9th inning
CHICAGO - Mike Moustakas scored the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning when White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers could handle a throw home and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago 2-1 Wednesday in the rubber game of a three-game series.
Broncos owner giving up control due to Alzheimer’s
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is giving up control of the team because of Alzheimer's disease.
Broncos primed for another Super Bowl run
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Sacred cows were scarce when Broncos general manager John Elway dug out from the wreckage of that Super Bowl blistering by the Seahawks.
