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Soler's two homers power Royals to win against Twins One of these days, Royals manager Mike Matheny hopes to see Jorge Soler smile when he trots around the bases. It didn't happen after either of Soler's two homers Saturday night. Maybe if he didn't just miss on another one that was caught at the warning track. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:45am

Press Box: As practice begins, status of high school sports is day-to-day I've had this conversation more times than I can count in the past couple of weeks. After a brief exchange of pleasantries with someone in the high school sports community, it evolves into this. "What have you heard, what do you think is going to happen?" "I don't know. What have you heard, what do you think is going to happen?" by Tom Rackers Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:40am

Harvick moves Busch, denies Keselowski at Michigan Kevin Harvick forced his way past Kyle Busch, then fended off hometown threat Brad Keselowski. It takes a lot to beat Harvick these days — especially in Michigan. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:35am

Mid-American Conference pushes fall sports to spring In many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:30am

Woods faces another Sunday at a major with little hope One day he couldn't find enough fairways. The next day he couldn't make any putts. The third day he couldn't get close enough to make any putts. That leaves a fourth day for Tiger Woods, with little to play for in the PGA Championship. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:25am

Mickelson fizzles on course, wows in booth at PGA Phil Mickelson's credentials were well-established by the time he settled into the broadcast booth during the third round of the PGA Championship. As a golfer. And as a talker. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:20am

Bottas beats out Hamilton for pole at Silverstone GP Valtteri Bottas edged out Mercedes teammate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton to claim pole position Saturday for Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:15am

Big difference for Li from one tree to another Haotong Li was still smiling, even if others were feeling his pain. One minute he was taking advantage of a big break on a shot into the trees to make birdie and regain the lead on the back nine in the third round of the PGA Championship. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:10am

Missouri Junior Tour Championship starts today at Osage National A total of 19 Jefferson City golfers are scheduled to tee off today in the 2020 Missouri Junior Tour Championship at Osage National Golf Course. The two-day event, sponsored by the Missouri Golf Association, will be played on the River and Links courses. by News Tribune Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City's Swinfard wins Ken Lanning title Jefferson City's Camryn Swinfard won the girls 16-18-year-old division of the Ken Lanning Junior Golf Championship on Saturday at Oak Meadow Country Club. by News Tribune Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

SEC adds Alabama, LSU to Missouri's football slate A week ago, before the Missouri football team knew its two additional Southeastern Conference opponents in the coronavirus-altered 2020 schedule, head coach Eliah Drinkwitz posted a joke version of the schedule on Twitter. by Colin O'Brien Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:40am

Entire Cubs-Cards series postponed after more positive tests The entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis at Busch Stadium was postponed Friday night after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:35am

McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win against Twins The Kansas City Royals won the World Series five years ago with a bullpen that rarely squandered the slimmest of leads. Their reworked relief corps looked awfully similar Friday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:30am

Li at his best and builds early lead at PGA Championship Harding Park is renowned for producing champions who are among the best in golf, from Byron Nelson to Tiger Woods, and a long list of Hall of Famers and major champions in between. Halfway through the PGA Championship, Haotong Li delivered his own footnote in history. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:25am

Keselowski still seeking first win at home track in Michigan Ford is on a nice little winning streak at Michigan International Speedway, although it may not feel that way to Brad Keselowski. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:20am

Newton embracing new challenge, fresh start Cam Newton is the first to admit he's still getting used to his new life as a member of the New England Patriots. Everything feels strange, from his morning ride to the stadium, to just putting on gear with different colors and insignia for the first time in nine NFL seasons. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:15am

Koepka's hip, not the knee, causing a problem at PGA Brooks Koepka came into the PGA Championship concerned about a left knee that may or may not require more surgery when he gets a chance to catch his breath. But that's not what had him sprawled on on the ground at Harding Park while a trainer work on him. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:10am

Missed tap-in costs Fowler the weekend at PGA Championship Rickie Fowler's putt was the length of a pencil. Cameron Tringale could've used an eraser. Fowler's silly mistake — a miss from 6 inches on the sixth green — cost him a weekend starting time at the PGA Championship. Tringale's error — signing an incorrect scorecard — saved him a couple hours of waiting around before he headed home, as well. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Nets, Magic grab last two playoff spots in the East The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer, and the Eastern Conference field of qualifiers is now set. Brooklyn and Orlando clinched the last two remaining East spots Friday, meaning no play-in series — a new wrinkle added to the rules of the NBA's season restart at Walt Disney World — will be needed on that half of the bracket. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:00am

Cardinals' game against Cubs postponed after positive test The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 3:25pm

Cardinals add five doubleheaders to schedule The St. Louis Cardinals, who have been out of action since July 31 because of a COVID-19 outbreak, announced Thursday they will play five doubleheaders to make up their postponed games. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:35am

Royals beat Cubs 13-2 to stop six-game slide Whit Merrifield, Maikel Franco and Jorge Soler homered, and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game slide by pounding the Chicago Cubs 13-2 on Thursday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:30am

Blues lose chance at No. 1 seed, fall 6-4 to Golden Knights Mark Stone scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection with less than 7 minutes left, and the Vegas Golden Knights took a big step toward clinching the top seed in the Western Conference by beating the St. Louis Blues 6-4 in round-robin play Thursday night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:25am