Fort Osage grad Thompson goes to Dolphins in draft’s 7th round
Skylar Thompson is taking his talents to South Beach. The Miami Dolphins selected the former Kansas State quarterback in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
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Chiefs shore up defensive shortcomings in draft
Brett Veach found himself in the same vexing position as every other NFL general manager during the draft, trying to remain true to his scouting board — and all the work put in this past year — while also understanding there were glaring holes on the roster that need to be filled.
Chiefs actively considering future of Arrowhead Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs are actively considering the future of Arrowhead Stadium, pushing ahead with planning far earlier than expected following the Kansas City Royals’ decision to investigate a new downtown ballpark.
Bears unload on Falcons
A big four-run first inning, fueled by cleanup hitter Nate Campos’ three-run double, paved the way for a productive 14-4 win for the host William Chrisman Bears. “I saw the bases loaded and wanted to unload them,” a grinning Campos said after the Bears used nine hits to top crosstown rival Van Horn and make a winner of starter Alex Smith Thursday.
Chiefs address defense with first-round picks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Veach kept eyeing the draft board as the first round ticked away, knowing full well that two picks Thursday night and 10 more over the next couple of days gave him plenty of options on both sides of the ball.
Eagles stave off strong challenge by Fort Osage
The Fort Osage girls soccer team came to play Thursday. The host Indians were physical and gave perennial power Grain Valley all it could handle before the Eagles pulled away late for a 4-1 Suburban Middle Six victory.
Show some appreciation for spring sports athletes
Spring is finally beginning to show signs of winter ending. We are all more than ready for that to happen.
With pressure off, Isbel delivers for Royals
CHICAGO — Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Kyle Isbel was happy to see the ball get past the catcher. He was at the plate with bases loaded and two outs in the top of the 10th inning, facing a pressure-packed situation.
Spring weather means go fishing
Winter is over, although these chilly damp days can be miserable. Now is the time for fishing farm ponds or small lakes. Fish are gorging after a long winter and fresh fillet dinners are welcomed by most people with an appetite.
Falcons rout Bears to advance to KC Cup final
The Van Horn girls soccer team roared into the finals of its own tournament, the Kansas City Cup. Anya Linstrom scored four goals to lead the Falcons to an 8-1 rout of a William Chrisman team that entered with a 14-3 record and a four-game winning streak in Thursday’s semifinal at Van Horn High School.