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No kidding: Royals win for losing

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

In a bizarre twist that no one expected, this long, miserable losing streak which has turned Kansas City into a national joke may wind up doing the Royals some good. At least people do, for a change, seem to care. Read story.

Keegan: General: Don’t fret skid

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

The fuss over the Kansas City Royals’ 18-game losing streak is lost on long, tall Dave Steigerwald. “Hang their heads?” Steigerwald echoed incredulously. “They’ve got a long way to go before they can do that. They’re not even a 10th of the way to where I once was.” Read story.

Stadium getting message board

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Allen Fieldhouse isn't the only Kansas University venue getting a technology upgrade. Construction is under way for a new message board to be placed at the top of the north bowl at Memorial Stadium. Read story.

Relishing his role

LHS grad McAnderson aims to inspire local youths

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

He carried the ball only three times last season. On special teams, he logged a grand total of seven tackles. Brandon McAnderson may not be a football star at Kansas University, but he belongs in select company. He’s a Lawrence native who wears a KU football uniform. Read story.

Soccer fields at Holcom in ‘bad shape’

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Machinery and maintenance crews will be the only things occupying the soccer fields at Holcom Park for the next several weeks. Read story.

Jayhawk Stewart shines

Sophomore stands out during overseas tour

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Kansas University sophomore guard Rodrick Stewart is third-leading scorer on the United States' nine-man Sports Tours International All-Star basketball team heading into the halfway point of the squad's overseas tour. Read story.

Chiefs’ Collins involved in disturbance

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

In a third embarrassing episode involving Kansas City Chiefs players this week, authorities in Minnesota said they quelled a disturbance involving backup quarterback Todd Collins. Read story.

Yankees looking for answers

New York trails in both East, wild-card races

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Crunch time already is here for the New York Yankees. Coming off two late-inning losses to Tampa Bay marked by bullpen problems and a move that left manager Joe Torre open to second-guessing, the Yankees are in a strange position: trailing in both the AL East and wild-card races with only 43 games left. Read story.

Moss admits he uses marijuana

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss admits he has used marijuana since entering the NFL seven years ago and still smokes it “every blue moon.” Read story.

Woods, Singh on fire at NEC tourney

Sweden’s Stenson joins dynamic duo at 4-under

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Three days after the major championship season ended, Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh played like they still have plenty to prove Thursday by taking a share of the lead in the NEC Invitational. Read story.

Tribe’s Westbrook keeps hot hand

Cleveland hurler coaxes key double play in victory over Texas

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Jake Westbrook made his best pitch at precisely the right time. Westbrook got a key double play with the bases loaded to protect a one-run lead, winning for fifth time in six starts as the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers, 9-4, Thursday to move closer in the AL wild-card race. Read story.

Beckett baffles Padres

Florida blanks San Diego for second straight game

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Florida Marlins right-hander Josh Beckett surprised himself by beating Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.
Beckett pitched seven innings and had an RBI single to help Florida to the 2-0 victory, the Marlins’ second straight shutout over the Padres. Read story.

Chargers set deadline for Gates

Record-setting tight end told he must report by Saturday

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Antonio Gates, who set an NFL record for touchdown catches by a tight end last season, was given an ultimatum by the San Diego Chargers on Thursday: Get to camp by Saturday afternoon or face a three-game suspension. Read story.

Commentary: Mourning to return to Miami Heat

Aging power forward wants one last chance at NBA championship after close call in June

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Alonzo Mourning will be back in a Miami Heat uniform this season, which is a little like confirming that rice will again be served with beans at Versailles restaurant today. Some things are inevitable. Read story.

Selig says baseball can solve steroids problem

Friday, Aug. 19, 2005

Describing himself as restless and disappointed, commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday he believed baseball could solve its steroids problem without help from Congress. Read story.

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