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Gotsche makes first Senior PGA appearance

After one round, Great Bend's Steve Gotsche finds himself far removed from the leader board in his first Senior PGA Tour experience at the 34th Annual U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha (Neb.) Country Club.

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS?

LARNED - You've got questions? I've got answers. Answers to your most puzzling sports questions.

GOTSCHE ENDS HIATUS

This is the dream that has flickered in the mind of Great Bend's Steve Gotsche since his most recent win - coming in 2008 in the PGA Midwest Section Championship.

Cano’s three-run homer, Overbay’s slam sends Royals reeling

NEW YORK - Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Lyle Overbay added a grand slam and the New York Yankees snapped out of their offensive funk with an 8-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

Klein kicking off passing academy on July 15 in Wichita

Former Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein, a Heisman Trophy finalist this past season, is kicking off a tour of Kansas in mid-July for his Collin Klein Passing Academy.

Former Barton coach hired as WSU assistant

WICHITA - Former Barton Community College men's basketball coach Steve Forbes was recently hired as an assistant coach for the Wichita State University program.

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2013

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame has announced the members of the Class of 2013, who will be enshrined in ceremonies on Oct. 6 at the Wichita Boathouse.

PUTTING ALONG

KU's Weis signs three-star OL prospect Slater

LAWRENCE - Kansas football head coach Charlie Weis has announced the signing of offensive lineman Pearce Slater.

Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 24, at Alvamar

LAWRENCE - The Ninth Annual Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence. Registration for the event is available for singles, pairs and foursomes.

Kansas State's Hubert, Zimmerman named to preseason watch lists

MANHATTAN - Kansas State running back John Hubert and defensive back Ty Zimmerman were named to the preseason watch lists for the Maxwell and Bednarik awards, respectively, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.

Sproles reflects on 2003 Big 12 title-game conquest of OU

OVERLAND PARK - It was an upset for the ages, along with the signature victory during the Darren Sproles era at Kansas State, no question the marquee triumph during Bill Snyder's first turnaround in Manhattan.

LANE TIME

It takes a lot to go to college. It takes even more to be a student-athlete in college. Danny Herrman, a Great Bend High School graduate, will be attending NCAA Division-II Newman University in the fall. He will also be competing for the bowling team, something he's been preparing for all summer. "I've been getting a job so I can get more money to help out," said Herrman, who recently signed his letter ...

NAME THAT BOXER

LARNED - Quick now. Can you name the last American heavyweight boxing champion? Muhammad Ali? No. Larry Holmes? No. Mike Tyson? Forget it! If you correctly named Shannon Briggs go to the center of the ring and let boxing announcer extraordinaire Michael Buffer call out your name and his famous, "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!" The point is, what was once America's domain is now in the hands of the rest of the world. Americans ...

GOTSCHE’S TIME

There will be a number of people following Great Bend's Steve Gotsche, who will be competing in the 34th U.S. Senior Open Championship on July 11-14 in Omaha, Neb.