Pittsburg's JL Hutchinson League continues to adapt, giving players a chance to play amid COVID-19
The league has nearly completed its full schedule.
Local fans react to Mahomes' record-setting contract
Mahomes has agreed to a 10-year extension with Kansas City.
REPORTS: Mahomes, Chiefs agree on 10-year extension through 2031
Mahomes is the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season
The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed Sunday on protocols to resume the season, a major step toward the return of hockey this summer. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press there was an agreement on protocols for training…
Former Riverton standout Compton transferring to Pitt State to finish college career
Taylor Compton is the Kansas career leader in strikeouts.
Isaiah Wiggin Memorial Basketball Tournament in its 5th year
Isaiah Wiggin's life was cut short on July 1, 2015, just 2 Days before his second birthday. His family now uses the day to hold a memorial basketball tournament each year in his honor.
Former teammates celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pittsburg's first Legion Baseball State Championship
On Saturday, a special reunion was held at Jaycee Ballpark in Pittsburg. Teammates came together to reflect on a legion baseball state championship they won 50 years ago.
Missouri Southern's Elyjah Clark will continue is basketball career at the professional level
Elyjah Clark leaves Missouri Southern as the best three-point shooter in program history. And now Clark is going pro. He signed to play professional basketball in Turkey.
This is the noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at the Talladega Superspeedway
By David Close, CNN (CNN) -- NASCAR has released a photo of the noose that was found hanging in Bubba Wallace's team garage at the Talladega Superspeedway last week. It also said that a thorough sweep of the 29 tracks…
Australia and New Zealand to host the Women's World Cup in 2023
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) -- Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup after a vote by world football's governing body. FIFA announced its decision after a virtual executive council meeting on Thursday. The joint bid…
Red Sox, Tigers, Mariners have positive Covid-19 tests, reports say
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) -- Executives from the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners have all announced positive coronavirus test results within their respective Major League Baseball organizations. The news Wednesday came a day after the league…
Joplin's Allen and Hafer sign letters of intent to play college basketball
Joplin High School student-athletes Dakari Allen and Tommy Hafer sign their letters of intent on Wednesday to continue their careers at the next level. Both Allen and Hafer will be playing basketball.
MLB aims to play 60 games in 2020, source says, after teams unanimously vote to proceed with season
By Jill Martin and Amir Vera, CNN (CNN) -- Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the MLB Players Association from March. Commissioner Rob…
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour event
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) -- Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus following an exhibition event he organized in Croatia. The Adria Tour, which took place in Zadar last weekend, has been mired in controversy after the final was canceled…
A noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall, NASCAR says
By Amir Vera, CNN (CNN) -- A noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall Sunday, according to a statement from NASCAR. Wallace, who is the only Black driver in NASCAR's top circuit, has been very outspoken in the last few…
Pickleball grows in popularity in the Four-States
The Carl Junction Community Center started offering Pickleball a year ago a few days a week, but since then it has gained popularity. The community center has Pickleball seven days a week, with three courts going at a time.
Two Webb City seniors sign letters of intent
Two Webb City seniors are continuing their athletic careers at the next level. Tanner Rogers and Landry Delgado signed their letters of intent Thursday afternoon.
Webb City's Weathers commits to K-State football
Devrin Weathers is an All-State running back for the Cardinals.
College Heights senior Connor Burton signs a letter of intent to Oklahoma City University
JOPLIN, Mo - College Heights high School senior Connor Burton signs he letter of intent to play basketball at Oklahoma City University. Burton averaged 15 points and 8…
Baker sets record, wins Briarbrook Invitational
Tug Baker won the Briarbrook Invitational on Sunday with a tournament-record score.
Former Pittsburg QB Curtis on switching sports, committing to TCU football
Curtis has played baseball the last two years at Neosho County Community College.
Former Pittsburg High School standout commits to TCU; switches from baseball to football
After two years of playing baseball at Neosho County Community College, former Pittsburg High School standout Chase Curtis is headed back to the gridiron, committing to play…
Tokyo Olympic head says 80% of facilities lined up for 2021
TOKYO (AP) — About 80% of the facilities needed for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics have been lined up, the president of the organizing committee said Friday. Two of the largest venues have not yet been secured, however. “For a…
The NFL commits $250 million over the next 10 years to help fight systematic racism
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN (CNN) -- The NFL announced it would pledge $250 million over the next ten years to help fight systematic racism. The money will be allocated to a fund that will also "support the battle against…
