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Get some science with your soccer: Roberto Carlos and the law of physics
Kansas City Star — PARIS — Thirteen years after Roberto Carlos stunned onlookers with his amazing "banana" free kick that seemed to defy the law of physics, scientists have finally worked out just how he did it.
Kansas City Wizards 3 hours agoSoccer on TV (and the Internet) this weekend
Kansas City Star — Just because all of the major international soccer leagues (except MLS of course, which bothers me to no end) are taking the weekend off doesn't mean there isn't a lot of soccer to watch.
Kansas City Wizards 3 hours agoSpit happens! But why?
Kansas City Star — In our never-ending quest for knowledge, the Sports Science Investigative Unit at The Star is going all out to get an answer to a question that has stumped great thinkers since the dawn of time. Why do athletes spit?
Kansas City Royals 13 hours agoDoubt begins to define Cassel
Kansas City Star — They are tempting to make now, but any definitive statements on whether Cassel can evolve into a top quarterback for the Chiefs are just guesses. It is entirely too early to call Matt Cassel boom or bust. This is important to keep in mind, and easy to forget in the now-or-forget-it NFL. But it’s the truth.
Kansas City Chiefs 13 hours agoChiefs learn more about themselves in 17-13 win over Green Bay
Kansas City Star — Arrowhead Stadium was mostly empty by the second half, most of the starters barely made an appearance, and both teams appeared to be looking more toward their regular-season openers. Yes, this was the fourth preseason game, and the Chiefs won it, 17-13. And meaningless or not, they’ll take a victory of any kind, especially after losing their first three exhibitions. Then again …
Kansas City Chiefs 13 hours agoBattle surprisingly the Chiefs' preseason rushing leader
Kansas City Star — The talk has been all about Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles, but neither of the Chiefs’ two main running backs wound up leading the team in rushing in the preseason. That honor instead went to Jackie Battle. He clinched the title with 67 yards in Thursday night’s 17-13 victory over Green Bay at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs 13 hours agoFree agent Lokey makes his case for roster spot
Kansas City Star — There was an unexpected constant in the Chiefs’ two touchdowns in Thursday night’s 17-13 victory over Green Bay in the preseason finale. Not Matt Cassel, not Dwayne Bowe, not Jamaal Charles, not Dexter McCluster, not Brian Waters.
Kansas City Chiefs 13 hours agoThe blitz | Chiefs vs. Packers
Kansas City Star — <strong><span class="subhead">Highlight</span></strong> Considering Thomas Jones, Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster have been doing most of the work, Jackie Battle easily could have become lost in the running-back crowd. But Battle finished the preseason as the Chiefs’ leading rusher thanks in large part to a 50-yard run in the second quarter that got the Chiefs out of their own end. He later finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down. There may not be much work for Battle other than on special teams but he’s one of the...
Kansas City Chiefs 13 hours agoChiefs – Packers scoring plays
Kansas City Star — <strong>First quarter</strong> KC: Pope 2 pass from Cassel (Succop kick), 2:46.
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- Browns place rookie RB Montario Hardesty on IR, waive six players The Browns | Akron Beacon Journal The Browns placed rookie running back Montario Hardesty on injured reserve Friday, meaning he's out for the season. Hardesty suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Thursday night's preseason finale, team spokesman Neal Gulkis said. The Browns also waived six players: wide receivers Jake Allen and Syndric Steptoe, offensive linemen Casey [...]
- Pair of raw rookies to start at QB when PSU meets YSU Basketball Jones | Patriot-News Youngstown State has played a few of these guarantee games against FBS opponents lately, notably against Ohio State where its old coach Jim Tressel now resides (38-6 and 43-0 losses in 2007 and 2008) and Penn State (37-3 in...
- Pats release Ghiaciuc, confirm Lewis Extra Points | Boston Globe The team released two veterans. Arts - Literature - New England Patriots - American football positions - Humor
- Kraft keeping up with the Joneses Extra Points | Boston Globe Patriots owner joined by Jerry Jones atop annual owners rankings. Jerry Jones - NFL - sport - Dallas Cowboys - American
- 2010 Draft Prep: Foster is steal of the summer CBS Sports Texans RB Arian Foster did all the right things, stayed healthy and proved without doubt that he's the future of the running back position in Houston. Fantasy owners should plan accordingly, says our Dave Richard. Houston Texans - Arian Foster - Fantasy - Running back - Houston
- Start 'em, sit 'em advice for Segment 2, Week 9 of Baseball Challenge ESPN AJ Mass gives advice for those setting their lineups for the ninth week of Segment 2 of the ESPN Baseball Challenge game.
- 2010 Draft Prep: Stereotypes you should ignore CBS Sports Is an elite tight end as good as having another No. 1 receiver? Does the "starting" running back really matter? Our Jamey Eisenberg tries his best to clear up some misperceptions you may carry into Draft Day. Tight end - Running back - Sports - NFL - Football
- Fantasy baseball starts/sits, pickups and pitcher rankings for Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5 ESPN Daily notes for fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5.
- Pain Management: Jose Reyes injured, yet again Yahoo! Sports • For more fantasy baseball analysis, go to RotoExperts.com . HIGHLIGHTS: Hold them or Fold them.