Controversial Kansas church brings protest to Jefferson City Nov 20, 2009
Tuesday's rain and wind did not stop members of a Kansas church, known for preaching hate of various groups based on their sexual orientation, from taking their message to various locations in Jefferson City ... These Kansas wackos are nuts, but don't tie them in with people who honestly disagree with the idea of taking human life out of expediency ... redblack564 wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:40 AM:" Go back to Kansas and spread your hate there Jayhawks !!!!! Go M-I-Z-Z-O-U ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
You Go West, Girl Nov 20, 2009
In May 1841, about 60 members of the Western Emigration Society gathered at Sapling Grove in eastern Kansas. Many of them had already trekked hundreds of miles just to get there. (The American Conservative)
Hawkeyes Hit The Road Nov 20, 2009
HAWKEYES BATTLE, BUT FALL TO NO. 19 KANSAS Iowa came close to the upset, but eventually fell to 19th-ranked Kansas, 66-55, Wednesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena ... Kansas went on another run, this time 15-1, to close the game for the win ... Printy netted five points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals against Kansas. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Veterans discussed their higher purpose, few regrets Nov 20, 2009
He is a native of Kansas City, Mo. and served in the U.S. Army. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hawkeyes Host Kansas For Bucknight Nov 19, 2009
Freshman Jaime Printy and the Hawkeyes host 19th-ranked Kansas Wednesday at 7 p.m. All tickets are just $1 ... IOWA CITY - THE SETTING The Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) return to action Wednesday when they host the No. 19 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) ... PROMOTIONS Wednesday's game against Kansas will be the annual "Buck Night" at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Jackets get ready for Puerto Rico Nov 19, 2009
Also included are NCAA tournament sleeper teams Kansas State and Mississippi and traditional powerhouse Indiana. The schedule makers certainly did not give Tech an easy road to the Finals, as they will open against Dayton and then face a potential semi-final match-up against Villanova. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cubs release Spring Training slate Nov 19, 2009
March 20 vs. Kansas City Royals (ss); at Oakland Athletics, Phoenix ... March 23 at Kansas City Royals, Surprise. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
San Diego State Completes 2010 Non-Conference Football Schedule Nov 19, 2009
Missouri is currently 6-4 and coming off a 38-12 victory at Kansas State ... Missouri ended the 2007 regular season as the top-ranked team in the country before ending the year ranked fourth following a 38-7 victory over Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. (Goaztecs.com)
Iowa Refuses to Give Up During Loss Nov 19, 2009
No. 19 Kansas rallies late to defeat Hawkeyes, 66-55, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena ... She scored 23 points with 17 rebounds and four assists Wednesday against Kansas ... Instead, the Hawkeyes battled hard before falling 66-55 to Kansas, ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press poll, on Wednesday. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Boy Wonder Joe Murphy/Getty ImagesAt only 31 years old, Josh Pastner took over for John Calipari as the head coach at Memphis. Young and driven, Josh Pastner will keep Memphis winning -- after all, in his first televised game, his squad almost knocked off the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks, writes Alexander Wolff. Nov 19, 2009
In addition to almost knocking off Kansas, he's signed two top recruits for 2010. Josh Pastner's Memphis team came within a basket of knocking off No. 1 Kansas on Tuesday night ... "You guys were great," Kansas video coordinator Kyle Keller told Pastner in the tunnel after the Jayhawks' 57-55 victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Claas Orbis 900 header Nov 19, 2009
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. . (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Kirchenbauer tourney set 0 Nov 19, 2009
Kansas City Royals farm system pitcher and Imperial native Alex Caldera is offering pitching lessons. Caldera helped the Class Advance Wilmington Blue Rocks to the Carolina League playoffs during the summer. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Huskers Drop KU on Senior Night, 31-17 Nov 18, 2009
Its probably the most frustrating thing Ive been through in my life, said Kansas wide receiver ... Then there was Kansass fumble, which was recovered by Nebraska near the endzone ... Nebraska sprung a big kickoff return that put the Cornhuskers deep in Kansas territory shortly after the Jayhawks took a short-lived 17-16 lead. (Phog.net)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
The Steelers must gain two games in the seven remaining, and they and the Bengals match cakewalks with games against Kansas City, Oakland and Cleveland. The Bengals face a fourth creampuff in the , whereas the Steelers remaining home game against an NFC foe is the considerably stronger. (SteelCitySports.com)
Bragg leads Sullivan to season-opening victory Nov 18, 2009
Sullivan, 1-0, is to travel to Bethany to face Okaw Valley Thursday in a non-conference contest, while Tri-County, 0-1, is to play Marshall at Kansas Friday also in a non-conference contest. Tri-County 4 4 4 16 28. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
California Outsources Tourism Hot Line Nov 18, 2009
Kansas City Call Center Answers Toll-Free Number ... USA 800 runs the call center out of a building in Kansas City, Mo. (KCRA 3, CA)
Falcons' video crew sees all Nov 18, 2009
" The video crew serves many masters. While the football team is getting ready to play the New York Giants on Sunday, the video crew has already moved on to preparing for Tampa Bay the following Sunday. "We are always working kind of a week ahead," Crews said. But they are also there to fulfill the random individual request. A few weeks ago, tight end Tony Gonzalez wanted to look at a certain pass route that he ran last season for Kansas City. "I said, Hey, can you get me this. " Gonzalez said.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mizzou Hosts Memphis Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
The forward registered 11 points to better her previous mark of 10 set against Kansas last season. Scott also shot an impressive 83. (Mutigers.com)
College Power Rankings Nov 18, 2009
Nebraska-Kansas State should interest those who care which team Texas throttles in the Big 12 title game ... Kansas-Texas looked like an intriguing matchup two months ago ... Last game: Beat Baylor, 47-14Next game: Saturday vs. Kansas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Buffalo fires Jauron; Fewell takes over Nov 18, 2009
The running back who was banished from Kansas City for bad behavior signed on for a backup role with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, giving the AFC North leaders depth for the rest of this season ... Kansas City's third-year wide receiver was suspended without pay for four games Tuesday for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pitino Previews Tuesday's Season Opener against Arkansas Nov 17, 2009
Center to preview Tuesday's season opener against Arkansas in the Hall of Fame Showcase ... Arkansas opened its season Nov. 13 with a 130-68 victory at home against Alcorn State ... Clarke scored a school-record 51 points, including a school and SEC record 13-of-17 three point goals, and was one of four Arkansas players in double figures. (Uoflsports.com)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 17, 2009
Will Coleman and the Tigers travel to St. Louis Tuesday to face No. 1/1 Kansas. Up next for Basketball vs Kansas Tuesday 11/17 9:00 PM ... TIGERS TO FACE NO. 1 KANSAS IN HALL OF FAME SHOWCASE IN ST. LOUIS TUESDAY The University of Memphis squad (1-0, 0-0 C-USA) takes to the road for a neutral-site encounter Tuesday, Nov. 17 when the Tigers face No. 1/1 Kansas (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) in the 2009 Hall of Fame Showcase in St. Louis, Mo. (Gotigersgo.com)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
TCUs best shot is for No. 3 Texas to lose in the Big 12 championship game to Nebraska or Kansas State. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kansas needs 23K new jobs Nov 17, 2009
U.S. Chamber: Kansas needs 23,866 new jobs - Wichita Business Journal ... U.S. Chamber: Kansas needs 23,866 new jobs ... Kansas needs to create 23,866 jobs in the next decade to make up for jobs lost in the current recession, according to the. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
BCS hope still alive Nov 17, 2009
If No. 3 Texas beats Kansas and Texas Awins the Big 12 championship game, as it's favored to do, it will almost certainly play in the BCS National Championship game. The Fiesta Bowl, which typically hosts the Big 12 champion, would get a replacement pick should Texas play for the national title. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Steckline buys Disney Radio station Nov 17, 2009
It also has the Mid America Ag, News, and Sports Networks, which provides programming to 37 radio stations in Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Most Read Stories. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Nothing But Net Nov 17, 2009
"Maybe more research will lead the way to a nickname or two.If you follow recruiting, you know of Henderson, who has a Wikipedia page, and Barnes, who wrote a summer diary for SLAM Magazine.In North Carolina's Research Triangle, Duke and North Carolina are going at it in pursuit of the silky smooth. To wit: Coach K and Roy Williams were in Ames in the past month. Barnes has made official visits to North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, Duke and UCLA. He went out of his way to mention that his... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Jet hits birds, forced to turn back to Missouri Nov 17, 2009
15: A Frontier Airlines plane was forced to return to the Kansas City International Airport after it struck a flock of birds ... KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Airport officials in Kansas City say a passenger jet struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff and returned to land safely ... Kansas City International Airport spokeswoman Kathleen Hefner told KSHB-TV that both engines were hit, but only one lost power. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Family travel five: Blast out of a rut with active adventure Nov 17, 2009
Explore Kansas trails. For more than 150 years, trails have played a major role in the development of the state. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Indoor football franchise introduced to Mat-Su Valley Nov 17, 2009
In addition to the three teams from Alaska, the league also includes squads from Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Iowa, Michigan, Kansas and Maryland. The Arctic Predators have also launched their team Web site, , and season tickets are now available for sale. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Cherry honored by Big 12 Nov 17, 2009
The four special teams honors this season are the most in school history, while it marks the first time since 2006 that Kansas State has had five Big 12 weekly honors ... Kansas State will travel to Nebraska to face the Huskers in front of a full national audience Saturday on ESPN beginning at 6:45 p.m. The winner of the game will represent the north division in the Big 12 Championship game on December 5. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Big 12 Conference News and Notes Nov 17, 2009
KANSAS - It has been a tale of two seasons for the Jayhawks ... He passed Jordy Nelson (2,822) of Kansas State, Jarrett Hicks (2,859) of Texas Tech and Juaquin Iglesias (2,861) of Oklahoma this week ... The Kansas/Nebraska series is the nation. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Irish Back On The Court For Second Time In 48 Hours Nov 16, 2009
Joining him on the preseason AP All-America team was junior Cole Aldrich of Kansas (49 votes), senior Sherron Collins of Kansas (39 votes), junior Patrick Patterson of Kentucky (35 votes) and junior Kyle Singler of Duke (30 votes). Harangody also was one of nine BIG EAST players named to the 50-person 2009-10 Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List that was announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. (Und.com)
Bulldogs Face Hofstra In Opening Round Of NIT Season Tip Off Nov 16, 2009
The Pride (0-1) had about a tough a season-opener as is possible, taking a trip to Allen Fieldhouse to play Kansas. The Jayhawks topped Hofstra 101-65. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
It Gets Started Tuesday Nov 16, 2009
margin of victory vs. non-conference foes at home, including quality wins over Arkansas, California, Davidson, Mississippi State, Murray State, Oral Roberts and Purdue ... Dixon, one of four Kansas City natives on this year s squad, continued his strong play in exhibition action, averaging 8 ... The Tigers have played some impressive foes during Anderson s run as well, and own quality wins over Arkansas, California, Davidson, Purdue, Murray State, Mississippi State, Oral Roberts and others... (Mutigers.com)
Jags Fans: Who to cheer for... Nov 15, 2009
Kansas City at Oakland Just kidding. Nobody should be subjected to watching this monstrosity of a football game. (JagsInsider.com)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Nov 14, 2009
School authorities in the American heartland state of Kansas have delivered a rebuff to subscribers to the notion of intelligent design by voting to banish language challenging evolution from new science guidelines. In a 6-4 vote on Tuesday night, the Kansas state board of education deleted language from teaching guidelines that challenged the validity of evolutionary theory, and approved new phrasing in line with mainstream science ... But Kansas remains a conservative state and many people... (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
GONZALEZ ON LJ: Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez noticed as his former teammate Larry Johnson cleared waivers after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs ... That would not be so idiotic if it wasn t for the fact that they had lost their prior 2 games and beat a team that has lost to Kansas City & Detroit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
The two grew up in the same neighborhood and had mutual friends, but didn't actually meet until they both attended Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and New England Patriots (Cassel's younger brother, Matt, who now starts for the Kansas City Chiefs, was suiting up for the Patriots at the time). "[Chris] and I started talking at the Super Bowl, because we both shared a concern about the growing environmental crisis that the world is facing," said Cassel. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Tonys, Four Seasons, Ritz win 4 Nov 14, 2009
The only other Missouri establishment to earn four stars was in Kansas City. No Missouri business won five stars. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Casino developer to lay out job opportunities Nov 14, 2009
The casino, which has yet to be approved by the state, would be located at Exit 33 of the Kansas Turnpike ... The Chisholm Creek proposal is the only one for Sumner County, which is one of four gaming zones created in Kansas by the 2007 Legislature. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Welcome To The Family Nov 14, 2009
He played on the AAU scene with L.J. Goolsby's Kansas City Pump N Run squad and was a summer teammate of current Tiger Michael Dixon. He selected Missouri over California, Stanford, Minnesota and Virginia. (Mutigers.com)
Foreclosures fall in Kansas Nov 14, 2009
Kansas ranks No. 37 for foreclosure activity in October, according to data released Thursday by. Kansas had 929 foreclosure filings in October, meaning that one in every 1,313 homes in the state was in the foreclosure process, down 27 percent from September and up 42 percent from October 2008, RealtyTrac said in a release. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Women's Hoops To Open In Pacific Northwest Nov 13, 2009
UC Davis Women's Hoops To Open In Northwest - UC DAVIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. UC Davis Women's Hoops To Open In Northwest. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Knights sign deal to play Kansas State Nov 13, 2009
UCF put the finishing touches on its 2010 football schedule Thursday by signing a two-game contract to play Kansas State University ... UCF's non-conference schedule for 2010 includes home games against North Carolina State and South Dakota State with road trips to Buffalo and Kansas State. (Florida Today)
Gridiron Grump: A tip of the hat to those Jacks Nov 13, 2009
Kansas City at Oakland: Talk about your Poopie Game of the Week. Al Davis dorks actually beat Da Chiefs last month, so what s gonna change this time. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Class of Six Chosen For MU Athletics ... Nov 13, 2009
Was a southpaw QB who wore jersey #14 ; In 1961, filled in for two games at QB for Taylor, who was injured, and he led the Tigers to a 13-7 win over Iowa State and an upset 10-7 win over favored Kansas, before giving way to Taylor ; In 1962, took over at QB and led a rushing attack that would finish 7th in the NCAA in rushing and 9th in scoring. Also continued to play at safety and also returned punts on occasion ; Is the last Tiger player to rush for a touchdown, throw for a touchdown and... (Mutigers.com)
Claas Orbis 900 header Nov 13, 2009
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. . (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
DonBanksInside The NFL Giants and Cowboys prove NFL seasons can change in a hurry. Nov 13, 2009
"The [red] zone decisions are my responsibility. They are nobody else's. No one else made a mistake. The quarterback did not make a mistake. The decision was mine.'' Maybe, and it's a big maybe, the Giants' swoon wouldn't be quite so painful were it not for the corresponding rise of the Cowboys in the NFC East. While New York hasn't won in a month, Dallas hasn't lost in a month, going from 2-2 to 6-2 and in sole possession of first place in the division. The teams' Week 2 matchup in Dallas, won... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Season Outlook: Re-Loaded Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Nov 12, 2009
While thousands of Americans will begin 2010 in Manhattan, N.Y., the Bulldogs will ring in the New Year in Manhattan, Kansas, as the Wildcats from Kansas State host Yale on Jan. 2. After a Jan. 4 meeting at Colorado, a road contest at the New Jersey Institute of Technology brings the Bulldogs back to the East Coast. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Women's Basketball Signs Top Four Recruiting Class Nov 12, 2009
Polly Harrington, 6-0, Wing, Kansas City, Mo. (Hickman Mills). (Uoflsports.com)
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency Nov 12, 2009
Zaun is a veteran of 15 major league seasons, having played for Baltimore, Florida, Texas, Kansas City, Houston, Colorado and Toronto, in addition to the Rays. In 1,204 career games, Zaun owns a. (News & Observer -- Sports)
They get no respect, I tell ya Nov 12, 2009
2010 ACC Home: NC State, Virginia, Miami, Duke ACC Away: Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest Nonconference Home: South Carolina State, Middle Tennessee State Nonconference Away: Kansas, Georgia. 2011 ACC Home: Clemson, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Tech ACC Away: NC State, Virginia, Miami, Duke Nonconference Home: Kansas, Western Carolina, Georgia Nonconference Away: Middle Tennessee State ... Add to that we will be going to Kansas next fall (with the chance that Josh and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
S.F. firm designing Iraq stadium Nov 12, 2009
"We were the only Americans to compete for the contract," said Senior Vice President Randy Meyers, whose firm joined up on the bid with 360 Architecture, the project's master planner, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. The stadium, financed by the Iraqi government, also includes an adjacent 10,000-seat area of practice fields, parking, athletes' housing and a fire station. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
More of this story Nov 12, 2009
W Vian 36 Kansas 8 H. W Vian 23 Westville 0 H. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Projecting the BCS bowls Nov 11, 2009
With Baylor, Kansas and Texas A&M left, Texas should cruise to the Big 12 championship game and roll over the North Division champ. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tigers play Yanks six times in spring Nov 11, 2009
They'll travel from there to Kansas City for Opening Day on Monday, April 5. Spring Training tickets at Marchant Stadium will again be priced at different levels according to day of the week and opponents. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Glencoe High presents: Picnic Nov 11, 2009
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Martinmas, Armistice, Veterans' Day... Nov 11, 2009
Hernandez explains that Armistice Day was first referred to as Veteran's Day in 1953, by the city of Emporia, Kansas. This date was formalized by President Richard Nixon in 1971. (Suite101.com)
Hoops Closes Preseason Action Friday Nov 11, 2009
margin of victory vs. non-conference foes at home, including quality wins over Arkansas, California, Davidson, Mississippi State, Murray State, Oral Roberts and Purdue ... Dixon is one of four Kansas City natives on this year s squad ... Kansas was the #1 club in the publication. (Mutigers.com)
Red Raiders Preparing For Primetime Match-Up In Stillwater Nov 10, 2009
LEACH TIES DYKES tied as the school's all-time winningest head coach with a 42-21 win over Kansas on Oct. 31 ... BIG 12 NORTH SWEEP Texas Tech's 42-21 win over Kansas gave the Red Raiders a clean sweep of the Big 12 North Division for the second straight year ... Tech has now posted six consecutive wins over the Big 12 North having won games over Nebraska, Kansas and Kansas State each of the last two years. (Texastech.com)
Anderson Heads To ESPN Studios Wednesday Nov 10, 2009
The contest will air on Metro Sports in Kansas City and Fox Sports Midwest throughout the rest of the state. THE FASTEST 40 MINUTES IN BASKETBALL. (Mutigers.com)
Sports Shorts Nov 10, 2009
The Kansas City Roller Warriors (KCRW) are taking part in the 2010 Polar Plunge ... The Central Hockey League has a new franchise this season, the Missouri Mavericks, based right here in the Kansas City Metro area. (University News, MO)
NFL Update: Week 9 Nov 10, 2009
Greg Ellis, Oakland- Pro bowl defensive end and Oakland had a bye and will host Kansas City next week. St Louis- Rookie wide receiver, who was the Rams fifth-round pick this year, is on injured reserve after ankle surgery. (Tarheelblue.com)
Bruins Travel To Pullman; Watch Coach Neuheisel's Monday News Conference Nov 10, 2009
FRESH FRANKLIN -- Redshirt freshman running back has recorded two 100-yard rushing games this season (Kansas State and Cal) ... With the win at Tennessee, the Bruin non-conference road record in the decade of the 2000's is now 7-5 --- 2000 -none; 2001-W Alabama, W Kansas; 2002-W Oklahoma State, W San Diego State; 2003-L Colorado, L Oklahoma; 2004-W Illinois; 2005-W San Diego State; 2006-L Notre Dame; 2007-L Utah; 2008 L BYU; 2009- W Tennessee ... It is 16-36 when it ties or loses the turnover... (Uclabruins.com)
