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Weber's simple plan: Win games, win fans

MANHATTAN - Among Bruce Weber's lesser known talents is his ability to recite phone numbers from memory. Weber rattles off the digits faster than you can scribble them, a throwback to days when phone books were analog instead of digital. Read More

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Kevin Haskin: Early KC collapse disappoints sellout

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One time through the pitching rotation was surprisingly impressive for the Kansas City Royals. Yet that was one time . over the course of a road trip to begin the baseball season.

by By Kevin Haskin

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Washburn's Anson reaches 800 wins

As is the case with most coaches, Steve Anson is more upset about a loss than happy about a win. Anson could have been celebrating his 800th victory as Washburn's baseball coach, a 2-1 win over Lincoln in 10 innings.

by Ken Corbitt

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Tribe beats KC in brawl-filled game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shin-Soo Choo sat at his locker in the Indians clubhouse, the bruise on the outside of his right knee just larger than a baseball and turning every shade of red and blue imaginable. "It's nothing," he said with a smile.

by The Associated Press

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Mark Schremmer: This may be as good as Luke gets

The marginal hope that Luke Hochevar would reach his potential is fading. It's time to assume that what the Kansas City Royals have in Hochevar is all they will ever have. Hochevar will never become an ace.

by Mark Schremmer

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Four charter inductees kickstart Topeka Tennis Hall of Fame

Four local icons were honored Saturday as charter inductees in the Topeka Tennis Hall of Fame, established by the Topeka Tennis Association.

by Rick Peterson

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Tyshawn Taylor to sign books in Topeka

KU's Taylor to visit T-Town Tyshawn Taylor, a big part of Kansas basketball's most recent run through the NCAA Tournament, will be in Topeka from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a book signing at Kansas Sampler, 5918 S.W. 21st St.

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Local briefs: A&M beats KU baseball again

AGGIES BEAT KANSAS AGAIN: Texas A&M built a 6-0 lead over Kansas on Saturday and held on for a 6-4 victory at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

by The Capital-Journal

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Saturday's local scoreboard

Baseball MLB BIG 12 PLAYERS ON OPENING DAY ROSTERS Arizona Diamondbacks — Ryan Budde (moved to AAA), Oklahoma State; Ryan Roberts, Texas; Drew Sutton (AAA), Baylor; Mike Zagurski (AAA), Kansas Atlanta

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Sporting KC improves to 6-0

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Aurelien Collin scored on a 63rd-minute header, and Sporting Kansas City continued the best start in team history with a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.

by The Associated Press

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Kevin Haskin: Weber family business is coaching

MANHATTAN - Not long after taking over as basketball coach at Kansas State, Bruce Weber made a critical observation. He duly noted the team he inherited isn't blessed with accurate marksmen.

by Kevin Haskin

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Chiefs celebrate 50 years in KC by honoring fans

The Kansas City Chiefs, to celebrate the club's 50 years in Kansas City, announced Saturday they will give one personalized Chiefs Nike jersey to all season ticket account holders.

by The Capital-Journal

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Outdoors: Youth has big day on field, lake

Outdoor activities like hunting and fishing are enjoyed by young and old. New experiences are exciting for anyone, but particularly so when a youngster gets his or her first taste of success.

by Marc Murrell

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BOW workshop slated for June 16

The Becoming an Outdoorswoman spring workshop gets under way May 18-20 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. However, the spring BOW has a full enrollment and registration is closed, but women can be placed on a waiting list.

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Sports briefs: No. 2 A&M coasts by KU

AGGIES' WACHA QUIETS KU BATS AT HOGLUND: No. 2-ranked Texas A&M's Michael Wacha held Kansas to only three hits in a complete-game shutout, beating the Jayhawks 8-0 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.

by The Capital-Journal

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Friday's local scoreboard

Basketball HIGH SCHOOL SIGNING Ryann Bowser, of Holton, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Highland Community College in 2012-13.

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Bods' sweep of Lincoln features 14-run inning

In nearly 1,600 games over 34 years as a college baseball coach, Steve Anson could think of only one other time his team had an offensive outburst like Washburn put together.

by Ken Corbitt

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Kevin Haskin: Weber family business is coaching

by Kevin Haskin

MANHATTAN - Not long after taking over as basketball coach at Kansas State, Bruce Weber made a critical observation. He duly noted the team he inherited isn't blessed with accurate marksmen. Read More

Kevin Haskin: Moose knows how to snap slump

by Kevin Haskin

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The last thing any baseball fan asks for is nutritional information for ballpark concessions. Yet if it so happens that the new Moose Taco at Kauffman Stadium is lean, that would be appropriate if truly designed for its namesake. Read More

Kevin Haskin: Give Hudler some time

by Kevin Haskin

Musings at the mid-week: -- If the most controversial figure with the Kansas City Royals is Rex Hudler, this could be a real good, or real bad, season. -- Just a few games have been played, and aired. Give the guy a chance. It's a long season. Read More