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(Schedules subject to change) TUESDAY, APRIL 19 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 4 p.m. — Fort Osage at Excelsior Springs 4 p.m.
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WHAT’S ON TODAY
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Tuesday’s Television • Tennis: ATP Barcelona/ATP Belgrade/WTA Stuttgart/ WTA Istanbul, 5 a.m., Tennis (Comcast 277) • Basketball: Africa League: Petro de Luanda vs. FAP (taped), 7 a.m., NBATV (273) • Basketball: Africa League: Espoir Fukash vs.
‘Magical night’ gives Comets series lead
Ray Lee scored a hat trick Saturday night as the Kansas City Comets edged the Florida Tropics in an 8-7 thriller at Cable Dahmer Arena. But all the Kansas City native wanted to talk about after the game was Rian Marques’ game-winning goal at 11:12 of the fourth quarter.
Eagles win and lose in Colbern Cup
The annual Colbern Cup competition provides an afternoon of tennis with an attitude. Players and fans from the host Lee’s Summit North Broncos and Grain Valley Eagles meet in a college-like format in which fans and teammates line the courts to cheer for their respective teams.
Sporting KC’s road woes continue in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi’s goal proved to be pivotal as Los Angeles FC picked up a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday. Tajouri-Shradi’s goal put LAFC (5-1-1) on top for good at 2-1 in the 70th minute.
Dozier’s homer helps Royals snap losing streak
Hunter Dozier said his team was ready to end its losing streak. He played a large part in putting an end to it, homering to break a tie in the sixth and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Jaguars take Sheridan Cup
The spirits were high and the scoring was low in the ninth annual Sheridan Cup-Cancer Battler soccer match between visiting Blue Springs and the host Blue Springs South Jaguars. The annual event, which raises funds and awareness for cancer research in the memory of late Blue Springs South soccer coach Dave Sheridan, saw a late goal by the Jaguars senior Khaliana Garrett provide all the offense South goalie Siman Loethen needed as coach Todd Findley’s team ended a three-game losing streak with the hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Jaguars dominate in distance events again
Blue Springs South has almost an embarrassment of riches when it comes to distance running on the girls side. There are times Coach Ryan Unruh plays around with the lineup and Thursday night at the Darwin Rold Invitational was one.
Lara’s breakout game lifts Falcons past Patriots
Before Thursday’s rivalry game with Truman, Van Horn girls soccer coach Chris Corrie made a challenge to sophomore forward Adrianna Lara. He wanted her to take shots inside the penalty box instead of firing from 25-plus yards away from the net.
Truman Sports Complex has served Chiefs, Royals well
I have traveled quite a bit over the past two months and often donned my Chiefs attire. It became clear that the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are known and popular the world over. Mahomes may be one of the top five celebrities.