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    Giess credits Pop-Tart for high jump

    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.

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      Workers prepare Olympic pools for trials

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

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        JACK: No reason Chiefs can't win West

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

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        Will Smith bombed in Major League debut

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

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          MLB announces FanFest themes, giveaways

          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.

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            Cano homers, Yankees edge Royals 3-2

            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.

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              JACK: Blame Glass, not Yost, for Royals

              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.

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              Chiefs plan return trip to Joplin

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

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                Brett highlights Legends Game roster

                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.

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

                  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.

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                  Moustakas leads Royals over Yankees

                  Felipe Paulino blanked New York for the second time in a month, and Mike Moustakas and Jeff Francoeur hit two-run homers to lead the Kansas City Royals over the reeling Yankees 6-0 on Monday night.

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                    Royals launch special vets discount

                    Members of the military can get a special discount code when they sign up for the All-Star Charity 5K and Fun Run.
                     

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                    1. Jack Harry - Sports Director

                      Jack Harry - Sports Director

                      A legend in Kansas City, sportscaster Jack Harry has been covering sports in the area for over 40 years. Jack joined 41 Action News in June of 2002 and was named Sports Director shortly thereafter.

                      • Lance Veeser - Sports Reporter

                        Lance Veeser - Sports Reporter

                        Lance is a sports nut. He loves playing sports, watching sports and, you guessed it, talking about sports. That passion led him to 41 Action News in 2006. He contributes to the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.

                        • Frank Boal - Sports Contributor

                          Frank Boal - Sports Contributor

                          Frank Boal has been a fixture in the Kansas City sports scene for nearly 30 years, Now he brings that experience and insight to 41 Action News.

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