The Paris Olympics involve about 10,500 athletes from 200 countries or regions. But the Olympics are more than just fun and games. They are a giant business that generates billions of dollars in income for…

Now that the Olympics have inched closer to adding esports — video games — to the traditional menu of actual running and swimming, officials face a delicate balance. Can they use gaming to attract a…

Iola’s Junior American Legion squad and the Colony Lancers treated fans to a pair of nailbiters Friday. A similar pattern followed in both, with Iola’s Post 15 Indians breaking open close games with late rallies.…

Iola’s Senior American Legion squad found an easy way to beat the heat Sunday. The Post 15 Indians cut short both of their games against visiting Ottawa, thanks to the mercy rule, rolling to 8-0…

Junior Pixie League A&W Restaurant 14, Sonic Drive-In 10. Hits for A&W: Finley Mueller, 3 s; Stella Sigg, 2 s; Evalin Sigg, 3 s; Ellie Appling, 3 s; Riley Appling, 2 s; Kodi Barnett, 3…

Ray’s Metal Depot USRA B-Mods 1. Tyler Kidwell, Chanute; 2. Ethan isaacs, Bonner Springs; 3. Jackson McGowen, Humboldt; 4. Travis Wolf, Fort Scott; 5. Tret Bailey, Buffalo; 6. Donald McIntosh, Chanute; 7. Patrick Lewis, Wellsville;…

The Kansas City Royals took their lumps this past week against two of the best teams in baseball. That shouldn’t detract from their remarkable rise, which would be unprecedented if it results in a playoff…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star…

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Ryan Blaney had his concerns heading into the final laps Sunday night in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. The problem was he didn’t hear his crew chief’s…

Staying on an even keel is essential on the golf course. The best golfers are able to flush the memories of bad holes quickly, to avoid frustration that can build throughout the round. Brennen Coffield…