TOKYO (AP) — From doping to demonstrations to dirty officials, the Olympics have never lacked their share of off-the-field scandals and controversies that keep the Games in the headlines long after the torch goes out.…

The last time Texas got a wandering eye for another conference it fueled a series of realignments in college sports that nearly killed the Big 12. Texas is once again exploring free agency, stealing the…

CHANUTE — With an overpowering fastball, deceptive breaking pitches and pin-point control, Trey Sommer had things well in hand Tuesday. Sommer, pitching for Iola’s junior American Legion squad, tossed a four-inning one-hitter in a 14-0…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a cigar on the table in front of him. All the…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Tuesday in a game that began early to give local fans a chance to watch their…

TOKYO (AP) — Sweden didn’t have to bunker down on defense against the Americans this time. Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and the Swedes stunned the United States at the Olympics with a…

CHANUTE — Iola’s swim team ended the 2021 season on a high note Saturday. The Seahorses collected scores of medals and ribbons for their proficiency in the water, taking third place as a team at…

HUMBOLDT — Feature results from Friday’s “Pack the Stands” Night at Humboldt Speedway. Ray’s Metal Depot USRA B-Mods Feature 1. Andy Bryant, Fort Scott 2. Kris Jackson, Lebanon, Mo. 3. Brian Bolin, Fort Scott 4.…

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team is in a bubble of its own making for the Tokyo Olympics, and it’s not just because of coronavirus restrictions. The World Cup champions have become…

TOKYO (AP) — The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country’s prime minister told sports officials Tuesday ahead of the Tokyo Games. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games…