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Fans get laughs, autographs at Cardinals Caravan visit John Gant enjoys trying to hook some redfish, trout and maybe a snook, if he's lucky, in Florida. Dylan Carlson uses free time to relax with a good movie. John Brebbia is adjusting to a new passion in life: his 7-month-old son. But it's that time of year to get back in the routine of baseball. That meant another trip to Florida for Gant, minus the fish. by Jason Strickland Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:35am

Of NFL's Final 4 coaches, Reid is the outlier Of the coaches in the NFL's Final Four, Andy Reid is the outlier. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:30am

Former Royals owner Glass dies at 84 Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas City Royals for nearly two decades before selling the franchise last fall, died last week of complications from pneumonia. He was 84. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:30am

Playing time increasing for patient Porter Michael Porter Jr. often reminded himself to remain patient as the Denver Nuggets gradually eased him back onto the court. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:25am

Press Box: MLB whistleblower deserves applause, not criticism When future generations are documenting baseball history, Mike Fiers will surely be remembered as one of the game's most significant figures. by By Paul Newberry/AP Sports Columnist Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:20am

Rare AFC title game without Brady, Patriots Tom Brady has been synonymous with the AFC Championship for the last two decades. Thirteen times he played for the Lamar Hunt Trophy and nine times he won it, besting MVP Patrick Mahomes in overtime, upending Blake Bortles in a classic comeback, denying Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers trips to the Super Bowl, foiling Ben Roethlisberger twice and Kordell Stewart once, and splitting two games with Joe Flacco. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:20am

Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game Nine years into his career and a little more than two years removed from a debilitating torn Achilles injury, Richard Sherman is still tormenting quarterbacks on a weekly basis. Just ask Kirk Cousins. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:20am

Titans kicker OK kicking extra points instead of FGs The Tennessee Titans have found a way to fix the NFL's worst field goal unit: Ignore the kicker and just score touchdowns. by Associated Press Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:15am

Mahomes starring with big money on horizon The Kansas City Chiefs had just lost to the Tennessee Titans, their fourth defeat in the first 10 games of the season, and much of the optimism that surrounded the defending AFC champions had begun to evaporate amid the barbecue smoke that wafts around Arrowhead Stadium each autumn. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:30am

Mariota contributing despite losing his starting spot The Tennessee Titans benched Marcus Mariota for Ryan Tannehill in mid-October after a 2-4 start. Finding the No. 2 pick overall from the 2015 draft isn't that hard during their amazing playoff run. Just keep an eye on the field. Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:25am

New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal Carlos Beltran, called out on a curveball again. So for the second time since they last threw a pitch, the New York Mets are in the market for a new manager. Sign of the times. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:20am

49ers TE Kittle takes pride in run blocking No tight end in NFL history has been as productive as George Kittle at catching the ball during the first three years of a career. A player that skilled as a receiver might be expected to ask, or even demand, for the ball to come his way plenty of times on offense. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:20am

Cardinals Caravan scheduled for tonight Weather permitting, the Cardinal Caravan will be making its annual stop in Jefferson City tonight. by Associated Press Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:10am

Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:55pm

Vinovich chosen as Super Bowl ref because of highest rating Two people familiar with the assignment tell the Associated Press that Bill Vinovich was chosen to work this year's Super Bowl because he had the highest rating among referees. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:50pm

Mathieu, Clark turn Chiefs' gambles into wise investments Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark were watching the AFC Championship Game on television a year ago, their teams knocked out of the playoffs, never thinking for a moment what the following 12 months might bring them. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:30am

Mets stay silent on new manager Carlos Beltran's future While the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox took decisive action in jettisoning their managers after Major League Baseball concluded they were involved in nefarious sign stealing, the New York Mets have stayed silent on Carlos Beltrn's future. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

Voracek scores in OT, Flyers beat Blues 4-3 ST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Flyers have shown the ability to play up to their competition. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

Cora remorseful, Red Sox begin search for new manager The Boston Red Sox need to find a new manager, and it sounds like they haven't gotten over their old one. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:15am

Titans lineman eager for first AFC title game in ninth season Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:10am

Pro tours take steps to single out slow players The European Tour and PGA Tour are trying to crack down on slow play with revamped policies that allow for swifter penalty shots and for officials to target players who are taking too long to play. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am

From 30 books to 30,000, and a gift back to Scotland Alastair Johnston returned home to Scotland after an internship with IMG and brought with him 30 golf books that had been collecting dust in a storage room. That was more than 50 years ago. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am

Golf Notes: Koepka set to return after nearly three months off HONOLULU — Brooks Koepka hasn't been the same since he tied for third in the FedEx Cup final in August, and hasn't felt entirely healthy since last March. He wouldn't rate himself full strength now. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am