State Sports - The Morning Sun

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz walks off the field after working the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Angels hand Cardinals fourth straight loss

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Taylor Ward capped a four-run first inning with a three-run homer, Patrick Sandoval combined with three relievers on a four-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat St. Louis 5-1 … more

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press | 5/3/23

Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson scores as Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez waits for the throw during the fourth inning of their game Tuesday night in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Mountcastle's homers key Orioles past Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit two-run homers in consecutive innings and finished with five RBI, Adley Rutschman had four hits and drove in a run, and the streaking Baltimore Orioles … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 5/3/23

Former Kansas State defensive lineman Felix Anudike-Uzomah takes a selfie with fans during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Anudike-Uzomah was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs address biggest needs during hometown NFL draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Veach knew he was utilizing the NFL draft's biggest cliche at the scouting combine in February, when the Chiefs general manager insisted that the Super Bowl champions would … more

By Dave Skretta / AP Sports Writer | 5/2/23

Debinha scores both goals in 2-0 Current win over Gotham

Debinha scored a pair of goals within a four-minute span in the second half and the Kansas City Current downed Gotham 2-0 on Sunday. It was the second straight regular-season victory for the Current, … more

4/30/23

FILE - Mike Shannon waves as he is honored before the start of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, Oct. 3, 2021, in St. Louis. Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Cardinals broadcaster, World Series champ Mike Shannon dies

Two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon has died. He was 83. The Cardinals said he died Saturday night in St. Louis. The team did not cite the cause of … more

4/30/23

CORRECTS BY REMOVING MONTREAL IMPACT - CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama, left, attempts to shield off Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)

Duke, Choinière lead Montreal over Sporting KC 2-0

Bryce Duke and Mathieu Choinière scored first-half goals to lead CF Montreal to a 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Duke gave Montreal (3-6-0) a 1-0 lead, using assists from Choinière and Sean … more

4/29/23

Sports on TV for May 1-7

Adv29 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, May 1 GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, Twin Warriors & Santa … more

By The Associated Press | 4/28/23

FILE - Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers looks to pass against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022. Ewers will remain the Longhorns starter. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Big 12 spring wrap: Players to watch from each team

There are more players to watch in the Big 12 with BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all joining the conference this summer. There will be transfer quarterbacks potentially taking over two of the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/27/23

Preparations for the NFL Draft continue at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. The draft begins Thursday night and continues through Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City ready for NFL Draft spotlight

Bryce Young had been catching grief from Alabama teammate Will Anderson Jr. all morning after dragging a blanket out of his hotel room, wrapping up in it and … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/27/23

Sports on TV for May 1-7

Adv29 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, May 1 GOLF 4 p.m. GOLF — PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, Twin Warriors & Santa … more

By The Associated Press | 4/26/23

Ernie Barrett, pictured alongside his wife Bonnie during a Texas Bowl pep rally on Dec. 27, 2016, in Dallas, died last Friday at age 93. (Bo Rader/AP File)

Longtime K-State coach, administrator Barrett dies

A memorial service for Ernie Barrett is scheduled for Thursday at Bramlage Coliseum on the Kansas State campus in Manhattan. Barrett, former Boston Celtics forward who starred at Kansas … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/26/23

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman is congratulated after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Edman, Gorman homer as Cards pound Diamondbacks

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman had a three-run homer with a career-best five runs batted in, Nolan Gorman hit his first big league grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks … more

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press | 4/20/23

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien (2) steals second safely ahead of the throw to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. during the second inning of Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Rangers finish series sweep over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien and the rest of the red-hot Texas Rangers are headed home on a high note.Semien had three hits and drove in a pair of runs, and Jonah Heim capped a big day for … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/20/23

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cards rally comes up short; D-backs outlast Cards 8-7

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gabriel Moreno hit his second career homer and first for the Diamondbacks, a three-run blast that capped a six-run fourth inning against the Cardinals' Jordan Montgomery, and … more

By The Associated Press | 4/19/23

Semien, Garcia hit 3-run shots as Rangers rout Royals 12-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer during a five-run sixth inning, Adolis Garcia added another three-run homer in the eighth, and the Texas Rangers pounced on some poor … more

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer | 4/19/23

Smith's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win over Cards

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pain Smith hit his first career grand slam, leading the Arizona Diamondback to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.While he was in the on-deck circle, Smith … more

4/18/23

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom leaves start with sore right wrist

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Kansas City Royals after four hitless innings because of a sore right wrist. The team said deGrom was removed as a precaution. He struck … more

4/17/23

Cardinals blank Pirates 3-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) — John Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday night. Woodford gave … more

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press | 4/15/23

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Harold Ramirez is doused by teammates Jose Siri and Manny Navarro after defeating the Boston Red Sox on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Ivy Ceballo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Rays tie record with 13-0 start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After going unbeaten against four teams with losing records, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to Toronto to try setting Major League Baseball’s post-1900 record for … more

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press | 4/14/23

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half of their NBA play-in tournament game Wednesday night in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exercised patience during his lowest-scoring first half all season, routinely deferring to teammates such as Lu Dort and Josh Giddey in an effort to keep … more

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer | 4/14/23