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LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible. Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Tom Brady are others who come to mind. With Djokovic,…

SEDALIA, Mo. — Even without several starters, Iola’s Senior American Legion squad continues to rack up the wins as the 2024 summer season hits the home stretch. The Post 15 Indians were in Sedalia over…

HUMBOLDT — Friday night served up plenty of fireworks at the Humboldt Speedway. Mother Nature did her job with dry, mild weather conditions, before Aiello Fireworks delivered a spectacular fireworks display to wrap up the…

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections. Skenes, who turned 22…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bam Adebayo has two primary goals to accomplish at the Paris Olympics. The first one is obvious: a gold medal. The second one: getting a picture with Simone Biles. Among Biles’…

CHICAGO (AP) — At long last, Alex Bowman got a win. And a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. So yeah, he was ready to party. “We’re going to drink so much damn bourbon…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals hitting coach Alec Zumwalt knew just the man to call. After a franchise-worst 106 loss campaign last season, the Royals were plagued with a lackluster offense. Strikeouts were…

NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use…

LONDON — A tearful Andy Murray was honored on Centre Court in one of the final moments of his Wimbledon career. The 37-year-old was given a hero’s reception as he began his last appearance alongside…

LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz came back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round on Friday in an entertaining match between two pals that was…