FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Billy Mills won more than an Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters that day in 1964 in Tokyo. He healed a broken soul. "It was actually two races," Mills said. "The major race, I came so close to suicide . . . more

For Pittsburg this season, the recipe for success has been simple: Hitting the base paths early, and often. The Purple Dragons have scored runs in the first inning in four of the first five games … more

The Frontenac Raiders used quick starts in both games of their doubleheader against the Riverton Rams to jump out to big leads and stroll the rest of the way for a two game sweep in Frontenac on … more

Pittsburg State coaches Jenny and Brad Fuller did not meet at a softball field."Actually we just met after college," Jenny said. "I was done (at Baylor) and he was done (at Tarleton State). Our paths … more

Pittsburg shortstop Megan Johnston hit the ball hard on Thursday afternoon.Just ask teammate Mya Russell.Johnston belted two home runs and a double while driving in six runs as the Purple Dragons … more

Pittsburg junior guard Mason English has been named the Morning Sun’s boys basketball player of the year after leading the Purple Dragons to a 17-6 mark and a trip to the state tournament. “It … more

It was Roary Hunziker's birthday, but she gave a present to her softball teammates.Pitching on her 17th birthday, Hunziker struck out 14 batters and allowed four hits as Pittsburg downed Galena 9-2 … more