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Pittsburg State's pitcher Zac Shoemaker, left, and catcher Nick Brannan.

Shoemaker, Brannan earn multiple MIAA awards

Pittsburg State's battery of pitcher Zac Shoemaker and catcher Nick Brannan received multiple honors on the MIAA's all-conference baseball team, announced Thursday by the league office.In addition to … more

By Jim Henry jhenry@morningsun.net | 5/5/23

FILE - Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, said in a social media post Thursday, May 4, that he was headed to Kansas for the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Michigan transfer Dickinson headed to Kansas next season

All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, says he is headed to Kansas for the upcoming season. Dickinson announced his … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 5/4/23

Football coach Larry Garman retires

After 61 years, football coach Larry Garman is retiring.Garman, who spent 37 years at Pittsburg High School and the last 24 years at Pittsburg State, announced Wednesday is is retiring."I have really … more

Staff Reports sports@morningsun.net | 5/4/23

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (left) and Mike Trout celebrate a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Angels rally in ninth to stun Cardinals 6-4

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Trout and Jake Lamb hit solo homers in the 9th inning, Shohei Ohtani tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals … more

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press | 5/4/23

Kansas City Royals left fielder Edward Olivares (14) and center fielder Kyle Isbel (28) converge on a fly ball from Baltimore's Ryan Mountcastle for an out during the third inning of Wednesday night's game in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Royals blank Orioles for second home victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in three runs, Zack Greinke won for the first time since last August and the Kansas City Royals snapped a 10-game home losing streak by … more

By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press | 5/4/23

CORRECTS TO KANSAS NOT MISSOURI This photo released by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, shows Jackson Mahomes. The brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was booked into jail Wednesday on aggravated sexual battery charges over a restaurant altercation. (Johnson County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Patrick Mahomes' brother Jackson charged with sexual battery

Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been booked into jail on aggravated sexual battery charges over an alleged altercation at a restaurant in late … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and DAVE SKRETTA | 5/3/23

Kansas City running back Jerick McKinnon has signed a new contract with the Chiefs. (File AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)

Chiefs re-sign McKinnon, decline fifth year on Edwards-Helaire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are re-signing Jerick McKinnon and declined the fifth-year option on fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Tuesday, solidifying their backfield behind … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 5/3/23

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz walks off the field after working the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Angels hand Cardinals fourth straight loss

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Taylor Ward capped a four-run first inning with a three-run homer, Patrick Sandoval combined with three relievers on a four-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat St. Louis 5-1 … more

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press | 5/3/23

Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson scores as Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez waits for the throw during the fourth inning of their game Tuesday night in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Mountcastle's homers key Orioles past Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit two-run homers in consecutive innings and finished with five RBI, Adley Rutschman had four hits and drove in a run, and the streaking Baltimore Orioles … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 5/3/23

Former Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah takes a selfie with fans during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Anudike-Uzomah was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs address biggest needs during hometown NFL draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Veach knew he was utilizing the NFL draft's biggest cliche at the scouting combine in February, when the Chiefs general manager insisted that the Super Bowl champions would … more

By Dave Skretta / AP Sports Writer | 5/2/23

Debinha scores both goals in 2-0 Current win over Gotham

Debinha scored a pair of goals within a four-minute span in the second half and the Kansas City Current downed Gotham 2-0 on Sunday. It was the second straight regular-season victory for the Current, … more

4/30/23

FILE - Mike Shannon waves as he is honored before the start of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, Oct. 3, 2021, in St. Louis. Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Cardinals broadcaster, World Series champ Mike Shannon dies

Two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon has died. He was 83. The Cardinals said he died Saturday night in St. Louis. The team did not cite the cause of … more

4/30/23

CORRECTS BY REMOVING MONTREAL IMPACT - CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama, left, attempts to shield off Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)

Duke, Choinière lead Montreal over Sporting KC 2-0

Bryce Duke and Mathieu Choinière scored first-half goals to lead CF Montreal to a 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Duke gave Montreal (3-6-0) a 1-0 lead, using assists from Choinière and Sean … more

4/29/23

Sports on TV for May 1-7

Adv29 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, May 1 GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, Twin Warriors & Santa … more

By The Associated Press | 4/28/23

FILE - Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers looks to pass against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022. Ewers will remain the Longhorns starter. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Big 12 spring wrap: Players to watch from each team

There are more players to watch in the Big 12 with BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all joining the conference this summer. There will be transfer quarterbacks potentially taking over two of the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/27/23

Preparations for the NFL Draft continue at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. The draft begins Thursday night and continues through Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City ready for NFL Draft spotlight

Bryce Young had been catching grief from Alabama teammate Will Anderson Jr. all morning after dragging a blanket out of his hotel room, wrapping up in it and … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/27/23

Sports on TV for May 1-7

Adv29 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, May 1 GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, Twin Warriors & Santa … more

By The Associated Press | 4/26/23

Ernie Barrett, pictured alongside his wife Bonnie during a Texas Bowl pep rally on Dec. 27, 2016, in Dallas, died last Friday at age 93. (Bo Rader/AP File)

Longtime K-State coach, administrator Barrett dies

A memorial service for Ernie Barrett is scheduled for Thursday at Bramlage Coliseum on the Kansas State campus in Manhattan. Barrett, former Boston Celtics forward who starred at Kansas … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/26/23

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Edman, Gorman homer as Cards pound Diamondbacks

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman had a three-run homer with a career-best five runs batted in, Nolan Gorman hit his first big league grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks … more

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press | 4/20/23

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien (2) steals second safely ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. during the second inning of Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Rangers finish series sweep over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien and the rest of the red-hot Texas Rangers are headed home on a high note.Semien had three hits and drove in a pair of runs, and Jonah Heim capped a big day for … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/20/23