SB Nation Kansas City: All Posts by Chris Vanninihttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2012-08-10T04:00:13-05:00https://kansascity.sbnation.com/authors/chris-vannini/rss2012-08-10T04:00:13-05:002012-08-10T04:00:13-05:00London 2012 Medal Count: United States Extends Total Lead, Grabs Gold Lead
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<p>The United States extended its lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday. It also took the lead in gold medals as we head into Friday's events.</p>
<p>After Thursday, the U.S. has 90 total medals, including 39 golds, while China is 10 back in total medals and two back in gold. Russia moved into third place with 56 total medals, Great Britain has 52 and Germany is in fifth with 37.</p>
<p>The U.S. day was highlighted by the gold won by the women's soccer team, but the U.S. grabbed four more medals in various track & field events. The women's water polo team also won a gold medal over Spain.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;">1. United States - 90 (39, 25, 26)<br>2. China - 80 (37, 24, 19)<br>3. Russia - 56 (12, 21, 23)<br>4. Great Britain - 52 (25, 13, 14)<br>5. Germany - 37 (10, 16, 11)</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;">For a complete breakdown of the current medal count by country, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/2012/medals/tracker/?xid=sbnation" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #c52126; font-weight: bold;">Sports Illustrated's medal count tracker</a>.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/10/3232525/london-2012-medal-count-united-states-extends-total-lead-grabs-goldChris Vannini2012-08-09T21:00:56-05:002012-08-09T21:00:56-05:00Royals Vs. Orioles: Will Smith Deals In 8-2 KC Win
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<p><span>Will Smith</span> allowed two earned runs over seven innings in the start as the Royals earned an 8-2 win over the Orioles in Baltimore on Thursday night.</p>
<p>Smith gave up six hits and walked three while striking out five. Home runs from <span>Alex Gordon</span> and <span>Billy Butler</span> gave the Royals a 4-0 lead after the opening frame, and KC never trailed. The Royals scored two more in the third and one run in the fifth and sixth innings.</p>
<p>Gordon went 3-for-5 with the homer, a double, an RBI and two runs scored, while Butler went 3-for-5 with the homer, a triple, three RBIs and three runs scored. <span>Aaron Crow</span> and <span>Jeremy Jeffress</span> each pitched a scoreless inning of relief. </p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/9/3232335/royals-vs-orioles-will-smith-deals-in-8-2-kc-winChris Vannini2012-08-09T20:10:40-05:002012-08-09T20:10:40-05:00PGA Championship Leaderboard: Gary Woodland 1 Shot Behind Carl Pettersson
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<p>Kansas alumnus Gary Woodland shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the PGA Championship and is one shot off the lead at Kiawah Island in South Carolina.</p>
<p>Carl Pettersson shot a 6-under 66 and is alone in first place. Woodland made four birdies, an eagle and one bogey for his round. Wichita native Chez Reavie shot a 2-over 74 and is tied for 88th. Among other notable names, Rory McIlroy is tied for second at -5, Tiger Woods is three shots back after shooting a 3-under 69 and Phil Mickelson shot a 1-over 73.</p>
<p>Here is the top of the current leaderboard. For the full leaderboard, <a href="http://www.golf.com/leaderboard/pga-championship/yr/2012" target="_blank">check out Golf.com</a>.</p>
<p>1. Carl Pettersson, -6</p>
<p>T2. Gary Woodland, -5</p>
<p>T2. Rory McIlroy, -5</p>
<p>T2. Gonzalo Fdez-Castano, -5</p>
<p>T2. Alexander Noren, -5</p>
<p>T6. John Daly, -4</p>
<p>T6. Geoff Ogilvy, -4</p>
<p>T6. Keegan Bradley, -4</p>
<p>T6. Joost Luiten, -4</p>
<p>T6. Aaron Baddeley, -4</p>
<p>T6. Adam Scott, -4</p>
<p>T6. Graeme McDowell, -4</p>
<p>T6. Scott Piercy, -4</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/9/3232243/pga-championship-leaderboard-gary-woodland-1-shot-behind-carlChris Vannini2012-08-09T19:43:49-05:002012-08-09T19:43:49-05:00Mizzou Sells Out Football Season Tickets
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<p>SEC! SEC!</p>
<p>That's what fans are saying as Mizzou announced Thursday that it had sold out all its season tickets, which is approximately 46,500. It is the first time in school history the school has sold out of season tickets.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080912aab.html" target="_blank">From Mizzou's release</a>:</p>
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<p>"We've noted since making the move to the SEC that it would be a gradual process of getting fully acclimated to our new home, but our fans are clearly excited and ahead of that curve," said Director of Athletics Mike Alden. "This is truly an historic benchmark which everyone in Tiger Nation can take pride in."</p>
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<p>Single-game tickets for the nonconference games are currently on sale, while SEC single-game tickets will go on sale to the public Aug. 24. They're currently available for Tiger Scholarship Fund members, followed by season-ticket holders. </p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/9/3232157/mizzou-sells-out-football-season-ticketsChris Vannini2012-08-09T19:19:15-05:002012-08-09T19:19:15-05:00Chiefs, KU Hospital Announce 10-Year Healthcare Deal
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<p>On Thursday, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Chiefs</a> and the University of Kansas Hospital announced a 10-year partnership that will make the hospital the official healthcare provider of the team. </p>
<p>The Chiefs training facility also will be renamed "The University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kumed.com/newsroom/news/chiefs-and-hospital-announce-partnership" target="_blank">From the news release</a>:</p>
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<p>As the Official Healthcare Provider of the Chiefs, The University of Kansas Hospital will provide a complete team of physician specialists for the Chiefs covering virtually every aspect of healthcare. As an academic medical center, The University of Kansas Hospital and its clinical partners will work with the Chiefs to provide education and research for innovative advancement in sports-related health issues affecting athletes. In addition, the hospital will continue to manage and provide care in the First Aid Stations at Arrowhead Stadium events as it has for the past year. </p>
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<p>At the training complex, the hospital will open a sports medicine clinic that will provide on-site care to the Chiefs players and also will be open to the public.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/9/3232137/chiefs-ku-hospital-announce-10-year-healthcare-dealChris Vannini2012-08-08T05:57:04-05:002012-08-08T05:57:04-05:00Team USA Basketball Vs. Australia: TV Time, Game Schedule, Livestream
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<p>The knockout stages get underway as Team USA faces Austrailia in its quarterfinal match on Wednesday.</p>
<p>The U.S. is coming off a dominating second half <a href="http://kansascity.sbnation.com/oklahoma-city-thunder/2012/8/6/3224682/team-usa-defeats-argentina-lebron-james-kevin-durant-lead-united/in/2897893" target="_blank">in a win against Argentina</a>. After struggling in a win over Lithuania and the first half against Argentina, things seems to finally click again in the third quarter, when the American blew the game open.</p>
<p>The Australians aren't expected to keep this much of a game, although they did have a solid buzzer-beating win over Russia from Spurs guard Patty Mills. The Aussies finished 3-2 in a talented Group B.</p>
<p>Here's what you need to know to watch the game.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2012/8/8/3227183/team-usa-basketball-vs-australia-tv-time-game-schedule-livestreamChris Vannini2012-08-07T22:05:45-05:002012-08-07T22:05:45-05:00Royals Vs. White Sox: Billy Butler Homer Caps 5-2 Win
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<p><span>Billy Butler</span> went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double as the Royals rebounded with a win over the White Sox in Chicago on Tuesday night.</p>
<p><span>Bruce Chen</span> allowed two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in the start and picked up the win. <span>Greg Holland</span> pitched a perfect ninth for the save.</p>
<p>The White Sox got on the board in the first inning, and there wasn't any scoring until the sixth, when the teams traded runs. Two KC runs in the seventh gave the Royals the lead, and Butler's blast in the eighth helped extend the lead to 5-2. Butler, <span>Alex Gordon</span> and <span>Tony Abreu</span> each went 2-for-4.</p>
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https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/8/7/3227150/royals-vs-white-sox-billy-butler-homer-caps-5-2-winChris Vannini2012-08-07T19:58:19-05:002012-08-07T19:58:19-05:00Olympics Medal Count: China Remains Ahead Of United States For Lead
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<p>China was able to slightly extend its lead in the medal count after Tuesday's events.</p>
<p>Heading into Wednesday, China leads with 73 total medals, including 34 golds. The United States remains in second with 70 total medals, including 30 golds. Behind the top two, Great Britain and Russia are tied with 48 medals each, although the host has 22 golds, compared to 10 for Russia. Japan remains in fifth with 29 total medals.</p>
<p>China grabbed four medals in the four gymnastics events on the day, while the U.S. grabbed two thanks to Aly Raisman. The U.S. took four medals in various track & field events, while the Chinese won the women's team table tennis gold.</p>
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<p>Missouri's inaugural season in the SEC continues to bring rewards. The school announced on Tuesday that it has reached the goal of 45,000 season tickets sold — the most in school history. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/08/07/3748724/mu-football-notebook-tigers-surpass.html" target="_blank">According to the Kansas City Star</a>, the previous school record was 41,413 in 2008 coming off the 12-win season of 2007. Last year, the school sold 39,879 season tickets. While the goal has been reached, it's not quite done. From The Star:</p>
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<p>The United States continues to trail China in the medal count, although by the smallest of margins.</p>
<p>China leads with 64 total medals, including 31 golds. The U.S. is one medal back and two back in the golds. Behind the top two, Russia has 41 medals, Great Britain has 40 — including 18 golds — and Japan is in fifth with 29 medals.</p>
<p>Among Monday's events, China picked up two medals in gymnastics, while the U.S. grabbed two in track & field. The United States women's soccer team clinched a medal, as it won its semifinal match against Canada earlier in the day.</p>
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