Goodbye to legends in Kansas City sports era ends
Lamar Hunt founder of the Chiefs and AFL dies at a Dallas hospital. He helped create the NFL's rise, the Super Bowl, and moved the Dallas Texans to Kansas City, shaping local sports history alongside Buck O Neil and Ewing Kauffman.
Royals sign Meche to 55 million deal in bold move
Kansas City introduces Gil Meche as the Royals newest pitcher wearing number 55 a contract worth 55 million over five years. GM Dayton Moore emphasizes Meche as a difference maker while acknowledging mixed opinions about the value of the free agent.
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Lamar Hunt dies at 74 founder of AFL and creator of the Super Bowl
Lamar Hunt, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs and a key figure in the AFL NFL merger, died at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas after battle with prostate cancer. He was 74. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called him the energy that built and merged half the league. Norma Hunt recalled his passion for sports and desire to share joy. Hunt had been hospitalized after a partially collapsed lung and cancer spread.
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DNA findings in Duke lacrosse case defense argues innocence
Raleigh AP report says DNA testing found genetic material in the accuser in the Duke lacrosse case but none from players Reade Seligmann Collin Finnerty and David Evans. Defense papers allege prosecutors withheld knowledge of test results and emphasize the accuser’s denial of sexual activity near the time of the alleged assault.
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Cutler Leinart seek focus beyond comparisons
Denver rookie Jay Cutler brushes off fan comparisons with Matt Leinart as he prepares for his third start. He says he will not chase yardage and wants a win for his teammates and the Broncos, while Leinart also ranks among the 2006 quarterback class with Young.
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