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Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
NEW YORK — Wall Street suffered through another extraordinary and traumatic session Monday, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points — their largest one-day point drop — before recovering to close with a loss of 370.
Congress opens 'meltdown' hearingsTuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
WASHINGTON — The now-bankrupt investment bank Lehman Brothers arranged millions in bonuses for fired executives as it pleaded for a federal lifeline, lawmakers learned Monday, as Congress began investigating what went so wrong on Wall Street to prompt a $700 billion government bailout.
In bad economy, power cutoffs soarTuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
COHOES, N.Y. — The number of Americans whose electricity or gas has been shut off for nonpayment of their bills is up sharply in many parts of the country as people struggle to cope with higher prices and a shaky economy.
Chiefs' Croyle says he's ready to returnMonday, Oct. 6, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Quarterback Brodie Croyle is back after a four-week absence and will start for Kansas City in its next game against Tennessee on Oct. 19.
Since sustaining a separated shoulder in the Sept. 7 season opener at New England, Croyle has seen the Chiefs go 1-4.
Neither Damon Huard nor Tyler Thigpen, who have both started in his absence, has been able to generate any consistency for a young, rebuilding squad that has 16 rookies and hit a three-year low on Sunday in a 34-0 shutout at Carolina. The Chiefs have a bye this week.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Herm Edwards always knew John Fox would be a coach. He wasn’t too sure about himself.
Missouri's Daniel gets in Heisman mixFriday, Oct. 3, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. — Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel knows that if his destination is New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation, he must navigate the road through Nebraska.
The fourth-ranked Tigers (4-0) have a long history of flopping in Lincoln against the Cornhuskers (3-1), but this year they seem to have a team that can win here for the first time since 1978.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. — Whenever Jim Pillen talks to Bruce Dunning, he invariably asks, “Do you still have James Wilder’s cleat marks on your forehead?”
They can laugh now.
Pillen and Dunning were members of the last Nebraska football team to lose to Missouri in Lincoln. That was in 1978, on a day Wilder ran for 181 yards and four touchdowns, running over Dunning for the last score in a 35-31 victory that dashed the second-ranked Huskers’ national championship hopes.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Three years after the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Derrick Johnson as a playmaking linebacker, they’ve finally decided to let him be one.
Told to forget about the details and techniques of his position and fly to the ball as he had done as an All-American at Texas, Johnson responded with perhaps his finest game as a pro. He had seven tackles and half a sack, made an interception and forced a fumble that led to a touchdown in Kansas City’s 33-19 victory over Denver last Sunday.
On Wednesday, he learned he had been named AFC defensive player of the week.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
KANSAS CITY — A year without winning can play tricks on a man’s mind.
Just ask Herm Edwards, who had trouble sleeping Sunday night after his Kansas City Chiefs halted a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a 33-19 victory over Denver.
“I kept asking my wife about 1 o’clock, 'We won, right?’” Edwards said Tuesday. “She said, 'Yeah, you won, honey.’”
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
KANSAS CITY — A disappointed Tony Gonzalez wants to know why Kansas City coaches refused to throw a short pass his way in the final minutes Sunday, leaving him 3 yards short of the career tight end receiving record.
Gonzalez did have a 10-yard touchdown catch in a 33-19 victory over Denver that snapped the Chiefs’ 12-game losing streak. But he wanted to set the receiving record in front of family and fans at Arrowhead Stadium.
“I had my family out there. I wanted to do it in front of the fans, in a home game,” said Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history. “It would have been a great way to do it. I’m disappointed by that, for whatever reason my number wasn’t called at times.”
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Most of Missouri's congressional delegation voted against the Wall Street bailout legislation. The measure that Congressional leaders spent all weekend negotiating failed 228-205 in a mid-afternoon House vote Monday.
Chiefs break 12-game losing streakSunday, Sept. 28, 2008
KANSAS CITY — It didn’t seem like 11 months to Brian Waters since Kansas City’s last victory.
“It seemed like 10 years,” said the veteran left guard, grinning ear-to-ear. “It’s a sigh of relief to be able to have a little bit of joy in your life.”
Larry Johnson, two weeks after complaining that he was being phased out, ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns to lead the previously winless Chiefs past the previously unbeaten Broncos 33-19 Sunday, snapping a franchise-record 12-game losing streak.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
KANSAS CITY — While everybody raves about how lucky Denver’s been, Kansas City coach Herm Edwards finds something even more admirable about the unbeaten Broncos.
They’ve been smart, Edwards says. Most of all, they’ve been steadfast. They put up with the inevitable growing pains of young players, particularly quarterback Jay Cutler, and are now reaping the rewards.
It’s the sort of thing a coach in Edwards’ seat would quickly note. He’s struggling with a restive, unruly fan base and an 0-3 team loaded with young players who are experiencing the same fatal errors that Mike Shanahan’s Broncos displayed while Cutler and other young athletes were coming around.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Greg Biffle is a firm believer in momentum. So the winner of two straight races is feeling pretty good heading into today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway.
“It’s right in our wheelhouse,” Biffle said. “We won here last year, we’re good on mile-and-a-half tracks, and we had a great Charlotte test (earlier this week). Man, I feel good about it.”
The Roush Fenway Racing driver, hoping to add a Cup title to the championships he won earlier in his career in the second-tier Nationwide — then Busch — series and the third-tier truck series, is the first driver to win the first two races of the 10-race Chase for the championship since NASCAR introduced the format in 2004.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
NEW YORK — Financial markets remained on edge Friday after the Bush administration’s proposal for a $700 billion banking bailout ran into opposition from Republican lawmakers.
In WaMu takeover, JPMorgan takes calculated riskSaturday, Sept. 27, 2008
WASHINGTON — The government’s seizure and sale of Washington Mutual Inc. eases pressure on a federal fund that insures Americans’ bank deposits and places a high-stakes opportunity — with minimal risk — into the hands of JPMorgan Chase & Company Inc.
Stocks rise on bailout hopesFriday, Sept. 26, 2008
NEW YORK — Financial markets grew more upbeat Thursday as political leaders said they struck an agreement in principle on a massive spending plan to revive the crippled financial system. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped about 200 points on optimism about the bailout, and demand for safe-haven assets remained high but eased slightly as some investors placed bets that a deal would help unclog credit markets.
Chiefs' Huard: Losing gets oldThursday, Sept. 25, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Kansas City’s 12-game losing streak “is taking a toll on everybody,” says the weary-looking quarterback who’ll try to end the streak this week.
“It gets old. It’s tough,” said Damon Huard. “All we need is one win. You start with one.”
For the second time in three games, Huard will start at quarterback for the winless Chiefs, on Sunday against the high-scoring Denver Broncos (3-0).
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
President Bush said Wednesday that lawmakers risk a cascade of wiped-out retirement savings, rising home foreclosures, lost jobs and closed businesses if they fail to act on a massive financial rescue plan. "Our entire economy is in danger," he said.
K.C. ROLLS IN MOTOR CITYWednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
DETROIT — Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note. The Detroit Tigers just seem ready to finish it.
Huard set to resume starting QB dutiesWednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Damon Huard will be back under center on Sunday for winless Kansas City, giving the Chiefs a different starting quarterback for the fourth week in a row.
Bernanke plays recession cardWednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke bluntly warned reluctant lawmakers Tuesday they risk a recession with higher unemployment and increased home foreclosures unless they act on the Bush administration’s $700 billion plan to bail out the financial industry.
Google phone to debut Oct. 22Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
NEW YORK — The first cell phone running Google Inc.’s mobile software looks something like Apple Inc.’s iPhone and has a large touch screen, but it also packs a trackball, a slide-out keyboard and easy access to Google’s e-mail and mapping programs.
Stocks extend downward slideWednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
NEW YORK — Financial markets extended their declines Tuesday as investors worried that lawmakers were beginning to doubt the necessity of a broad government bailout for financial institutions as a way to revive ailing credit markets.
Royals stake a tie for 4th in AL CentralTuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have completed a freefall to the bottom of the AL Central.
Zach Greinke and Leo Nunez combined for a four-hitter to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over Detroit on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Saddled with a 12-game losing streak, the rebuilding Kansas City Chiefs may decide they need a win more than a long look at a young quarterback.
Without coming right out and saying so, coach Herm Edwards strongly hinted Tuesday that veteran Damon Huard would probably get the nod on Sunday against Denver and that second-year man Tyler Thigpen would return to the bench after one start.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Volatility swept the financial markets again Monday as investors grew nervous about an amorphous government plan to buy $700 billion in banks’ mortgage debt. Stocks fell sharply, taking the Dow Jones industrials down more than 370 points, while investors sought safety in hard assets such as gold and oil, which at one point shot up more than $25 a barrel.
National Retail Federation expecting a blue ChristmasTuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Holiday sales are expected to grow at the slowest pace in six years as shoppers worry about jobs, the housing and stock markets and high gas and food prices, according to a forecast from the National Retail Federation being released Tuesday.
Meche keeps Royals rollingMonday, Sept. 22, 2008
DETROIT — David DeJesus went 4-for-4 and Mike Aviles drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 6-2 Monday night.
The Tigers were minus suspended slugger Gary Sheffield, then lost star Miguel Cabrera in the third inning because of a tight back. Cabrera was listed as day-to-day.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
KANSAS CITY — The NFL had four 4-12 teams last year, and two of them in the past two weeks have thrashed the woeful Kansas City Chiefs by a combined score of 61-22.
A new offense and a new offensive coordinator would be expected to create occasional confusion, at least early. But the Chiefs, dogged by injuries, have added to their chaos by starting three different quarterbacks their first three games.
Rookies and second-year players populate the roster both offensively and defensively, and so do youthful mistakes. The Chiefs aren’t stopping anybody and they’re not scoring much. On Sunday, the unbeaten, high-scoring Denver Broncos will encounter a winless Kansas City that ranks 28th in total offense and 25th in total defense, and hasn’t had a lead since last fall.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Now that the Chicago White Sox have dispatched of the last-place Kansas City Royals, the AL Central leaders can turn their attention to a showdown with the second place Minnesota Twins.
John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading White Sox beat the Royals 3-0 on Sunday. The White Sox have won 12 of 18 against the Royals this season.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
ATLANTA — The Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive plan was obvious: Stop the run.
That didn’t deter Michael Turner and the Atlanta Falcons.
Turner ran for three touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons scored the first 24 points to beat Kansas City 38-14 on Sunday, handing the Chiefs their 12th straight loss.
Turner had scoring runs of 4, 1 and 2 yards, his first game with three rushing touchdowns, while leading the Falcons with 104 yards rushing. Jerious Norwood added 75 yards rushing.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Davies may have discovered something that he can take into the 2009 season.
Davies gave up three hits in seven-plus innings, his third strong outing in his past four starts, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 Saturday night.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Todd Reesing threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for another score to lead No. 19 Kansas to a 38-14 victory over Sam Houston State on Saturday night.
Kansas (3-1) figured to breeze through its final nonconference game, particularly after the chaos Hurricane Ike had caused Sam Houston State (1-1).
The Bearkats had last week’s game against Prairie View A&M postponed and couldn’t practice until Tuesday because of power outages and cleanup from the storm. Despite the hardships, Sam Houston State didn’t make it easy on Kansas, stifling its running game, repeatedly finding seams in its defensive secondary.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Chase Daniel was close to perfect in an otherwise sloppy final tuneup for No. 5 Missouri.
Daniel passed for a career-high 439 yards and set a Big 12 record with 20 consecutive completions, helping the Tigers overcome a rash of errors in a 42-21 victory over Buffalo on Saturday.
“He made some outstanding plays,” coach Gary Pinkel said. “That guy brings his ‘A’ game every time he plays.”
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Alexei Ramirez hit a grand slam, Dewayne Wise homered twice and Mark Buehrle pitched six effective innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Friday night.
The victory, coupled with Minnesota’s 11-1 loss at Tampa Bay, gave the White Sox a 2½-game lead over the Twins in the American League Central. The loss snapped the Royals’ seven-game winning streak, their longest since starting the 2003 season 9-0.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
NEW YORK — Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his involvement in an incident at the Rookie Transition Program this month.
Selig likes K.C.’s All-Star chancesThursday, Sept. 18, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Flying in for a meeting in Kansas City, baseball commissioner Bud Selig wondered how long it would be before he was asked about renovated Kauffman Stadium holding an All-Star game.
One question.
“I made a bet with myself on how long it would take to ask, and you didn’t disappoint me,” Selig said Thursday before a Royals-Mariners day game.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR fined David Starr $10,000, suspended three crew members and penalized several others Wednesday for fighting on pit road following a Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Guillen has key hit in returnWednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Jose Guillen hit a key two-run single after being sick the night before, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Guillen: I was sickWednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Jose Guillen said he was sick. Despite some cryptic comments the night before, his manager corroborated his account.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Tyler Thigpen, the first player from Coastal Carolina selected in the NFL draft, will be the first to start at quarterback.
The 24-year-old Thigpen will be under center Sunday for Kansas City when the Chiefs go to Atlanta. It will be exactly 11 months after the struggling young Chiefs (0-2) last won a game.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Had Colin Brown taken a different path, he might be blocking basketball shots rather than pass rushers.
K.C. uses long ball in winWednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Ryan Shealy, John Buck and David DeJesus homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to five games.
The Mariners are 0-6 to start an 11-game three-city trip and have lost 10 of their past 13.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will start two rookie cornerbacks Sunday at Atlanta, a potentially troubling situation that coach Herm Edwards insists will not cost him one minute’s sleep.
“Not at all. Not those two kids,” Edwards said Tuesday.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Kyle Davies picked up the tempo in the final three innings of his last outing, finding a rhythm as he got Minnesota’s hitters to swing at pitches out of the zone.
It worked then, so he tried it again.
Davies matched a career high with eight strikeouts in eight innings and combined with closer Joakim Soria on a four-hitter, lifting the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the struggling Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Perhaps lost in the offensive fireworks from No. 5 Missouri’s 69-17 romp over Nevada on Saturday, the defense also made strides.
Nevada entered averaging 540 yards in total offense, and Marko Mitchell’s 42-yard touchdown catch at the end of the first half cut the deficit to 38-17. In the second half, the Wolfpack was scoreless and held to 125 yards.
“That last play was a breakdown but a good throw,” coach Gary Pinkel said Monday. “But overall, they’re getting better and doing good things.”
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Who says the Kansas City Chiefs don’t have a quarterback?
They have one with an injured shoulder and one with a sore neck, one with low expectations and one with high hopes.
The one with low expectations is probably headed back to reserve wide receiver status.
Or is he?
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Christian Vande Velde won the Tour of Missouri on Sunday, finishing with the main pack in the rain-shortened final stage.
Vande Velde, the 32-year-old Illinois rider competing for Garmin-Chipotle, edged Australia’s Michael Rogers (Team Columbia) by 18 seconds. Svein Tuft (Symmetrics) of Canada was third, 48 seconds back.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
CLEVELAND — Brian Bannister finally got a win as his Kansas City teammates kept piling up hits and runs.
Bannister won for the first time in nearly three months and Ryan Shealy homered twice and drove in five runs as the Royals totaled 17 hits to defeat the Cleveland Indians 13-3 Sunday.
Bannister (8-15) gave up four hits and three runs in the first inning, then settled down and won for the first time in 14 starts to snap his nine-game losing streak. He had not won since beating Colorado in an interleague game June 23. His last win over an AL club was June 1, a 6-1 triumph in Cleveland.
