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Bowyer sitting in the middle for the Sprint Cup

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Find out where he races this weekend, and where he is first in the standings. Read story.

A guaranteed winner weekend for the Chiefs

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Two weeks ago, the Chiefs actually won game, taking down the Denver Broncos. They followed that with a less than stellar performance against Carolina. Read story.

Heartland Park feeds community's need for speed

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Thousands flocked to Heartland Park Topeka this weekend for the venue's final year of the National Championship Runoffs. Get a glimpse of the action. Watch video.

Bowyer hopes Talladega holds a victory

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

Find out his philosophy on the racetrack. Watch video.

Edwards: "The only way to learn is to play"

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

For a team built around a youth movement, the young guys are finally starting to step up, and a win may be what they need to start making strides. Read story.

Butler powers Royals past Twins

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Slugger homers to knock out Liriano, notches three hits. Read story.

The RoadRunners host Springfield Jr. Blues

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Get a peek into tonight's game. Watch video.

Bowyer back in Kansas this weekend

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Find out how the Emporia native feels about coming back to his home state. Watch video.

Royals sweep behind Bannister

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

Right-hander pitches six scoreless innings on Wednesday. Read story.

Homers, Greinke lift Royals to win

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Three long balls, righty's gem move KC into fourth place. Read story.

Meche, Aviles lead Royals over Tigers

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Win helps Kansas City inch closer to Detroit in standings. Read story.

Bowyer in Dover this Sunday, back in Kansas the next

Friday, Sept. 19, 2008

Find out where the Emporia native stands in the rankings currently. Read story.

NBA fines Heat's Beasley $50,000

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Find out what Michael Beasley didn't do in the investigation of Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur. Watch video.

Royals come out swinging in finale

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

KC wins seventh straight on 12 runs; Greinke allows two hits. Read story.

Royals rally to extend streak to six

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

Guillen's two-run single helps club's comeback vs. Seattle. Read story.

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