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    Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness

    Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

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      Royals beat Angels 9-5 with 7-run 3rd

      After getting swept in a three-game series by the New York Yankees at the end of their homestand, the Kansas City Royals turned things around somewhat against the underachieving Los Angeles Angels.

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        David Beckham announces retirement

        David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.

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          Former Royals announcer Fred White dies

          Fred White, who longtime Kansas City Royals fans will remember as a play-by-play announcer during the team's golden years, has died.

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            Royals broadcaster Fred White retires

            Kansas City Royals veteran Fred White is retiring after 40 years with the organization, most recently as director of broadcast services and the franchise's alumni.

            • GETTY: JEREMY GUTHRIE

              Long ball hurts Guthrie in 6-2 KC loss

              Jeremy Guthrie's 18-game unbeaten streak ended with a powerful display from the middle of the Los Angeles Angels' previously underachieving lineup.

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                JACK: For Wiggins, KU gets a Rock Chalk!

                JACK'S SMACK | The bar has been raised on Kansas basketball like never before. Landing Andrew Wiggins has driven expectations beyond a point that’s hard to fathom. I ain't shy when it comes to barking out ... Rock Chalk Jayhawks.

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                KU lands top recruit Andrew Wiggins

                Top basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins is heading to the University of Kansas.

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                  Butler's BIG night leads KC past Angels

                  Bill Butler broke out of a severe slump with five hits and five RBIs, and the Royals kept Joe Blanton winless in eight starts this season with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

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                    JACK: K-State about to pull a trifecta

                    JACK'S SMACK | In this day and age in sports, we don't hear a lot about universities doing it the right way. But Kansas State should be commended for doing just that.

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                    Sporting KC notches rare win in 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.

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                      Yankees get 4-2 win over Royals

                      Robinson Cano finally hit a home run at Kauffman Stadium, Vernon Wells went deep for the second straight game and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Sunday to wrap up a three-game sweep.

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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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                            1. Smack Back to the 41 Action Sports team

                              Smack Back to the 41 Action Sports team

                              Do you disagree with Lance's take on the game, or think Frank is wrong about that controversial call, or just can't believe the latest thing Jack said? Here is your chance to SMACK BACK!

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