Colleges pursue almighty dollar, but at what cost?
Kyle Kallander has a unique perspective on the latest round of chaos in college athletics. As the final commissioner of the late, great Southwest Conference, he knows nothing is sacred.
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In wild NASCAR year, Chase Elliott is steady as a rock
HAMPTON, Ga. — Sure, it’s been a wild NASCAR Cup season, with seemingly everyone in the field capable of taking the checkered flag.
WHAT’S UP NEXT | AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 6 p.m. — Oak Grove Post 379 at Sedalia Post 642 Travelers (doubleheader), Liberty Park Stadium, Sedalia FRIDAY, JULY 15 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 6 p.m.
WHAT’S ON TODAY
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Wednesday’s Television • Tennis: ATP Newport/ATP Bastad/WTA Lausanne/ WTA Budapest, 5 a.m., Tennis (Comcast 277) • Soccer: K League All-Stars vs. Tottenham Hotspur (club friendly), 6 a.m., CBSSN (274) • Cycling: Tour de France (Stage 11), 7 a.m., USA (52) • Women’s soccer: UEFA Championship: Sweden vs.
LeBron critical of US efforts to get Griner home
LeBron James is publicly sharing his disappointment about the handling of Brittney Griner’s case, criticizing the United States’ efforts to bring the WNBA All-Star home in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show: “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”
Green’s choice of OU ‘just felt right’
There was a reason every member of Cayden’s Green immediate family was wearing a hoodie, jacket or pullover Friday. That’s because they were part of the big reveal Friday afternoon in the commons area at Lee’s Summit North High School.
Rejuvenated Santana playing hero for surging Mariners
SEATTLE — When the Mariners acquired Carlos Santana on June 27 from the Royals, it seemed like a move made out of desperation. The 36-year-old switch-hitting first baseman/designated hitter was slowly picking up his production after a forgettable first two months of the season.
Scherzer, other big contracts not on All-Star teams
Max Scherzer was back on the mound, striking out 11 in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball. His impressive return came after he missed nearly seven weeks because of an oblique injury, and that lengthy absence is why the three-time Cy Young Award winner won’t be an All-Star in his first season with the New York Mets.
WHAT’S UP NEXT / AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) TUESDAY, JULY 12 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 6 p.m. — Sedalia Post 642 Travelers at Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (doubleheader), Hidden Valley Park, Jim Moran Field 6 p.m.
WHAT’S ON TODAY
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Tuesday’s Television • Tennis: ATP Newport/ATP Bastad/WTA Lausanne/WTA Budapest, 5 a.m., Tennis (277) • Cycling: Tour de France (Stage 10), 7 a.m., USA (52) • Women’s soccer: UEFA Championship: Denmark vs. Finland, 10:30 a.m., ESPN2 (29) • Basketball: Nike Girls EYBL Championships: U-16 Championship, 11 a.m., ESPNU (269) • MLB: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, noon, MLBN (272) • Basketball: Nike Girls EYBL Championships: U-17 Championship, 1 p.m., ESPNU (269) • Women’s soccer: UEFA Championship: Germany vs.