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Watson Has Eyes On Another Senior PGA Championship

Greg Echlin — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:00 +0000

Because of a hand injury last year, Tom Watson was unable to defend the last tournament he won, the Senior PGA Championship. But he’s healthy now and in the frame of mind to win another championship.

This year’s Senior PGA Championship takes place at the Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, MO.

Though Tom Watson is 63 now, he’s not ready to give in easily to age. He compares his attitude to another legendary golfer, Arnold Palmer.

Competition

Elana Gordon and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:45:12 +0000

It has been quite a week for one of the biggest sports competitions of the year. And just as march madness comes to a end the Kansas City Royals, kick off their season opener in Chicago.

In honor of these events we’ll be taking a look at the psychology of competition. It permeates not just sports, but almost every aspect of our lives as we compete for money, prestige and more. But, when is it healthy and when does it become detrimental not just to our personal, but social wellbeing? And how do we tell the difference?

A Fan's Notes: The Name Of The Game

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:51:40 +0000

For every Arrowhead Stadium, there are a handful more named for banks, cell-phone companies, or airlines. In big-time sports, corporate naming-rights deals aren't just a trend, they are the rule - with millions of dollars at stake.

But what's in a name? Sometimes more than was bargained for. Commentator Victor Wishna explains in A Fan's Notes

A Royals Season Preview

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The organ music, peanuts and even that occasional flying hot dog are all part of going out to Kauffman Stadium for a Royals game.

A Fan's Notes: The #1 That Got Away

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:46:59 +0000

As the year comes to close, A Fan’s Notes commentator Victor Wishna looks back on “the year that was” in the world of Kansas City sports… with a glimmer of hope at what could be.

Missouri Mavericks: Winning In Independence

Danie Alexander — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:28:03 +0000

Name the area professional sports team to make it to the playoffs the last two seasons. Hint: it doesn't play in Kansas City.

KC Sports Report

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:36:01 +0000

We’re unfolding the newspaper for a look at the latest headlines from the sports section. Did you miss a game this season? ...or all of them?

Well, join us for Monday’s Central Standard. It's a local sports roundup with reporter Greg Echlin. Let's all catch up on the Chiefs, Sporting KC and local college football: the Missouri Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks and K-State.

Plus, what does it mean to be a 'sports town?'

Lamar Hunt: A Life In Sports

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:52:21 +0000

During the second half of Wednesday’s Central Standard, a look into the legacy of a sports icon... not to mention the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs.

We’ll be talking with Michael MacCambridge, author of the new biography Lamar Hunt: A Life In Sports.

A Fan's Notes: This Is Our Youth

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:34:07 +0000

The Kansas City Chiefs open their regular season this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. It’s hard to see underneath those protective uniforms, but this years’ team is….well, let’s not sugar coat it – young.

The 2012 Olympic Games: Inspiration Through Perspiration

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:04:57 +0000

The 30th Summer Olympic Games come to a close on Sunday in London. In his latest episode of "A Fan's Notes," commentator Victor Wishna tells us why we even the least athletic of us can find something powerful in the Games' message.

Raytown Native, And His Family, Head To London Olympics

Zack Lewandowski — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:09:09 +0000

Many athletes dream of going to the Olympics, but few ever succeed in representing their country on sport’s most prestigious stage. On July 1, Raytown native Maurice Mitchell realized his dream after finishing second in the men’s 200m during the Olympic Trials in Oregon.

A Fan's Notes: That Competitive Fire

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:01:17 +0000

Although you're more likely to find people huddling over their smokers in warmer weather, barbeque is a year-round passion. And for some, it's a whole lot more, says A Fan's Notes commentator Victor Wishna: Kansas City, of course, is synonymous with barbecue…and barbecue is all but inseparable from our sports experience. Just try to imagine Arrowhead on game day without that haze of charcoal smoke wafting across the parking lot.

A New Chapter In Frank White's Baseball Career

Susan B. Wilson — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:16:35 +0000

Five-time all-star Frank White always thought he would finish his baseball career at the Royals. He was the hometown guy who played second base with the team for 18 seasons, starting in 1973.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:18:51 +0000

Police ask council to include daylight hours in prowling ordinance. Tom Watson and other atlhetes are playing later in life. A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Royals Opening Day At The K

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:47:22 +0000

It’s time for peanuts, cracker jacks and rooting for the home team ... so we’re heading out to the ballgame!