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Kauffman Stadium preparing for All-Star game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - On a piece of metal scaffolding beyond the left-field wall at Kauffman Stadium, construction workers bolted together a table under a sweltering midday sun, the temperature tickling triple digits and sweat pouring off their brows.
Federer, Djokovic to meet in semifinal match at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Roger Federer earned a record 32nd Grand Slam semifinal berth and moved closer to a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title when he beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday.
Gordon signs with Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) - Restricted free agent guard Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year deal with the Phoenix Suns worth about $58 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The New Orleans Hornets have the right to match the deal and keep Gordon.
Sagan wins third stage of Tour de France
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) - Once upon a time in Hollywood, the cry was "Run, Forrest, Run!" The message was not lost on Peter Sagan at the Tour de France.
Free-agent Allen to meet with Heat
MIAMI (AP) - The NBA champion Miami Heat will get to make their sales pitch to Ray Allen.
Nets re-sign guard Williams
NEW YORK (AP) - Deron Williams is moving to Brooklyn with the Nets, instead of back home to Dallas.
Lind’s home run leads Jays over Royals
TORONTO (AP) - Vin Mazzaro's worst outing in over a year got him a ticket back to Triple-A.
Hornets’ No. 1 draft pick Davis sprains ankle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Anthony Davis has a left ankle sprain that must be evaluated later this week before he can be cleared to practice with the U.S. team.
Howard reissues trade request to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Magic say they haven't committed to honoring Dwight Howard's latest trade demand that he be dealt to the Brooklyn Nets.
Michael Jordan’s son arrested
OMAHA, Neb. - Central Florida basketball player Marcus Jordan, the son of former NBA great Michael Jordan, was arrested in Omaha early Sunday following a disturbance outside a downtown hotel.
Moustakas hits grand slam as Royals win
TORONTO (AP) - Mike Moustakas snapped out of his slump, and then some.
Odom back with Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lamar Odom surveyed the bank of cameras with a practiced eye, subtly adjusting his impeccable suit and tie before stepping back into the spotlight.
Minnesota sweeps Kansas City in doubleheader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer homered, rookie Cole De Vries threw six strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 Saturday to sweep a day-night doubleheader.
United States softball team beats Canada
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Valerie Arioto has established herself as the most dangerous hitter at the World Cup of Softball, swinging the United States to a perfect start at the tournament.
Former Penn State president reportedly knew of abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Emails show Penn State's former president Graham Spanier agreed not to take allegations of sex abuse against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to authorities but worried university officials would be "vulnerable" for failing to report it, a news organization has reported.
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ROCK CHALK RALLY
LAWRENCE (AP) - Frank Mason III capped one of the biggest comebacks in Allen Fieldhouse history by scoring the last eight points in overtime to lead No. 9 Kansas past No. 20 West Virginia 76-69 on Tuesday night for the Jayhawks' 11th consecutive Big 12 championship.
To tag or not to tag an NFL quandary
NFL games have begun for 2015.
Chiefs place franchise tag on All-Pro OLB Houston
The Kansas City Chiefs signaled they have no intention of parting ways with Justin Houston on Monday, moving swiftly to place the franchise tag on their All-Pro pass rusher.
Royals largely settled as spring training opener nears
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - For decades, the Kansas City Royals headed to spring training full of uncertainty.
VALLEY CHAMPS
WICHITA (AP) - Playing in front of a spirited crowd in one of the biggest home games in school history, Wichita State responded.
No. 8 Jayhawks rally past Texas 69-64
LAWRENCE (AP) - Rick Barnes was asked what made Kansas forward Perry Ellis so difficult to contain, and the Texas coach twice pointed out the way his senior instincts have developed.
Royals’ Hosmer hoping to build off postseason success
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Eric Hosmer hit a basketball, football and volleyball for a PlayStation commercial at Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals.
Iwundu’s gives Wildcats upset over No. 12 Iowa St
MANHATTAN (AP) - Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The Cyclones had a one-point advantage and leading-scorer Georges Niang throwing the ball inbounds with less than 20 seconds left.
No. 20 Baylor crushes Kansas State
WACO, Texas (AP) - With yet another 20-win season under Scott Drew secured, Baylor forward Rico Gathers is thinking more about the two times the Bears have been a win away from the Final Four under their coach.
Winston displays strong arm, but Mariota has faster feet at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Florida State's Jameis Winston showed Saturday there's nothing wrong with his throwing shoulder.
Ellis leads No. 8 Jayhawks past feisty TCU
LAWRENCE (AP) - Perry Ellis had five long days to think about six quick seconds.
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