Sports | KSHB

Giess credits Pop-Tart for high jump

Lance Veeser — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:20:25 GMT

Blue Valley Northwest's Jonny Giess stunned himself by clearing 7'1" in the high jump at the regionals. That is one of the best jumps in the nation this season.

Workers prepare Olympic pools for trials

41 Action News Staff — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:53:41 GMT

Crews work to install pools for the U.S. Olympic Trials. A Mission Hills swimmer will be competing for a spot next month.

JACK: No reason Chiefs can't win West

Jack Harry — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:12:09 GMT

JACK'S SMACK | This is the best Chiefs team in a decade, which will have no excuse not to win the AFC West.

Will Smith bombed in Major League debut

Associated Press — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:07:32 GMT

Will Smith was roughed up in his Major League debut. He served up three home runs. The Yankees beat the Royals 8-3.

MLB announces FanFest themes, giveaways

41 Action News Staff — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:15:37 GMT

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced themes for each of the five days of FanFest, which will be held July 6 through 10 at the Kansas City Convention Center/ Bartle Hall.

Cano homers, Yankees edge Royals 3-2

Associated Press — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:08:37 GMT

Robinson Cano homered, Phil Hughes beat Kansas City for the second time this month and the New York Yankees -- still looking to bust out with the bats -- eked out a 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night.

JACK: Blame Glass, not Yost, for Royals

Jack Harry — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:31:46 GMT

JACK'S SMACK | As fans, wouldn't we love a face-to-face audience with Dan Glass? Guess what - it ain't happening. He's in hiding.

Chiefs plan return trip to Joplin

41 Action News Staff — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:06:48 GMT

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs are planning a return trip to Joplin to help with tornado relief efforts.

Brett highlights Legends Game roster

41 Action News Staff — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:50:10 GMT

Hall of Famer George Brett is among the former Royals who will appear in this year’s Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game.

JACK: Don't expect KU-MU bowl match-up

Jack Harry — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:12:04 GMT

JACK'S SMACK | The New Year’s Day bowl game provides an opening for another KU-MU football match-up - if each team finishes near the top of their respective leagues. No chance of that happening.