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Big 12 delays baseball tournament after tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:54:31 MDT

Big 12 delays baseball tournament after tornado

The Associated Press

Updated May 21, 2013 11:54PM MDT

Oklahoma City • The Big 12 is delaying the start of its baseball tournament in Oklahoma City after this week’s deadly tornado. The league announced Tuesday that the tournament will change from a double-elimination format to pool play and start on Thursday instead of Wednesday. Conference spokesman Bob Burda says Oklahoma City leaders asked the Big 12 not to cancel the tournament and allow it to show “the strong Oklahoma spirit and to the resiliency of the Oklahoma people.” One pool will fe...

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Red Bulls get past Galaxy in extra time

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:20:03 MDT

Red Bulls get past Galaxy in extra time

The Associated Press

Updated May 20, 2013 12:20AM MDT

Harrison, N.J. • Tim Cahill scored on a header off a crossing pass in second-half stoppage time, lifting the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. It was the fifth win in the past six games for the Red Bulls (7-4-3). With the game in stoppage time, Juninho made a free kick pass in front, where Cahill went above the defenders to head home the game winner. The game appeared headed to a scoreless tie, until Cahill broke the deadlock with his goal, his fourth of ...

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Sporting KC sends Convey to Toronto for draft pick

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:32 MDT

Sporting KC sends Convey to Toronto for draft pick

The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

Kansas City, Kan. • Sporting Kansas City traded forward Bobby Convey to Toronto FC on Thursday for a third-round pick in next year’s MLS SuperDraft. The 29-year-old Convey was acquired by Sporting KC from the San Jose Earthquakes in December 2011. He appeared in 20 MLS matches for the club, scoring one goal and making two assists. Convey began his MLS career with DC United, and spent time with English club Reading. He’s also made 46 appearances for the U.S. national team, scoring the decidin...

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Sports briefs: Chuck Muncie dies at age 60

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:04:02 MDT

Sports briefs: Chuck Muncie dies at age 60

Updated May 15, 2013 05:04PM MDT

NFL • Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, died Monday at age 60. Muncie family spokesman Vintage Foster said Muncie died at his Los Angeles-area home heart failure. Muncie was the Saints’ first-round pick, third overall, out of California in 1976. In 1979, Muncie became the first Saint to rush for 1,000 yards, finishing with 1,198 and 11 touchdowns, earning the first of his three Pro Bowl selections. Muncie was traded by the Saints at ...

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Albert rejoins Chiefs as offseason workouts begin

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:10 MDT

Albert rejoins Chiefs as offseason workouts begin

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Kansas City, Mo. • Any question about whether Branden Albert would fit right back in with the Kansas City Chiefs was put to rest when new quarterback Alex Smith greeted his left tackle with a smile. Albert rejoined the Chiefs on Tuesday after missing several weeks of voluntary workouts and meetings for the start of organized team activities, which run for the next three weeks. Albert has been seeking a long-term contract, but the two sides have been far apart. So the Chiefs placed the franch...

Soccer: Sporting Kansas City snaps Houston’s home unbeaten streak

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:53:27 MDT

Soccer: Sporting Kansas City snaps Houston’s home unbeaten streak

The Associated Press

Updated May 12, 2013 11:53PM MDT

Houston • Aurelien Collin scored in the 73rd minute to lift Sporting Kansas City to a 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night. The loss snapped Houston’s record 36-game home unbeaten streak, including 30 straight in MLS play. Houston had not lost at home since a 2-0 defeat against Columbus on June 18, 2011. Collin’s goal gave Sporting Kansas City (6-4-2) its second win in five games. From eight yards out, Collin headed Seth Sinovic’s throw-in toward the goal and Houston’s Corey Ashe hea...