Royals fans dream as drought drags on and old stars shine
Kansas City fans cling to memories of 1994 when the strike and Cy Young controversy lingered. Former Royals like Damon and Dye found success elsewhere while current hopefuls struggle to keep pace. The piece notes Dayton Moore's management and hints at a possible turn in Kansas City as 2012 looms.
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Royals
Baseball Writers
David Cone
Cy Young
Wichita Wranglers
Johnny Damon
Kansas City Royals
Neifi Perez
Zack Greinke
Angel Berroa
Berroa
Kansas City
Damon
Boston Red Sox
Jermaine Dye
White Sox
Dye
New York
Mets
Beltran
RBI
Dayton Moore
Alex Gordon
Boston Red
Garden City defense collapses as Butler topples GCCC 29-7
No. 15 Garden City Brockbusters suffer a 29-7 loss to No. 3 Butler Grizzlies at Galen Blackmore Stadium. Offense stalled with 20 rushing yards and 160 total, while Butler capitalized on a muffed punt for a first-half score. Coach J J Eckert vows an intense week ahead.
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EL Dorado
Garden City Broacbusters
Butler Grizzlies
Broacbuster
J.J. Eckert
Butler
Galen Blackmore Stadium
Eckert
GCCC
Garden City
Jeff Blanchard
Broncos undecided on Sunday starter after Bell snub
Denver and head coach Mike Shanahan keep the opener at St Louis uncertain as undrafted rookie Mike Bell leads training camp while veteran Tatum Bell and Bell rival for the bulk of carries. Both players say they will play and the coaches have not decided who will start.
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Denver
Mike Shanahan
Mike Bell
Denver Broncos
St. Louis
Shanahan
Bell
Tatum Bell
Broncos
Arizona
Mike
Jake Plummer
Rams
Chiefs release Siavii and 19 others in 53-man roster cut
Kansas City Chiefs cut 21 players including defensive tackle Siavii and QB Casey Printers as they trim to a 53-man roster. Veteran John Browning and Alphonso Hodge go to injured reserve. Rookie Brodie Croyle beats Printers for the backup job behind starter Trent Green, leaving room for Croyle to guide the offense next season.
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Kansas City
Siavil
Chiefs
Casey Printers
Printers
Slavis
Oregon
Detroit
Cincinnati
John Browning
Browning
Alphonso Hodge
Brodie Croyle
Alabama
Edwards
Mauresmo tops Williams to reach U S Open quarters
Amelie Mauresmo defeats Serena Williams 6-4 0-6 6-2 in a Titan Classic matchup and advances to the U S Open quarterfinals. Williams quits after a long 35-stroke rally, citing fatigue as Mauresmo capitalizes late in the final set. In Titan Classic action, Garden City Buffaloes dominate Wichita South 6-0 to reach semifinals with strong team defense and goal scoring.
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Serena
New York
Serena Williams
Amelie Mauresmo
Williams
Garden City Buffaloes
Wichita South
Buffaloes
Great Bend
Panthers
Wichita Sunrise Academy
Garden City
South
GCHL
Joaquin Padilla
Padilla
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Jovani Roman
Jesus Gastelum
Alfonso Alcantara
Hector Leyva
David Villegas
Juan Ortiz
Andres Chavez
Max Bividar
Ernesto Mendoza
Cesar Flores
Alberto Veyza
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