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Royals Improving; But Fast Enough? Last Updated: 10:56 PM 07/14/08 - Improvement measured in baby steps is better than none at all. But, the team isn't the buzz of Major League Baseball. Far from it. and Kansas City fans... have already proven they can be patient. (Full Story)

Sunflower State Games Puts Topeka on Display Last Updated: 10:59 PM 07/07/08 - For the next three weekends, Topeka and Northeast Kansas will be putting its reputation on the line in trying to insure that every participating athlete has the kind of experience that will continue to make the event grow. (Full Story)

NBA Takes Advantage Last Updated: 11:11 PM 06/16/08 - Because of the way it’s currently set up, the NBA has it made. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Busy Heartland Park Great for Topeka Last Updated: 11:15 PM 06/09/08 - Twenty years worth of racing at Heartland Park is the subject of tonight’s “On the Mark.” (Full Story)

What should Topeka do about Baseball? Last Updated: 11:01 PM 06/02/08 - It’s been two years since a consultant told the Topeka City Council that such a combination could draw up to three thousand to a game on a Summer night. But still, nothing has come of any suggestions. (Full Story)

Responsiblity Over Arthur's Algebra Class is Personal Accountability Last Updated: 11:23 PM 05/19/08 - An investigation into suspected grade card altering at Darrell Arthur’s Dallas high school continues. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

NCAA Isn't Necessarily Grading Academic Progress Last Updated: 10:54 PM 05/12/08 - Kansas lost two football scholarships, K-State lost a basketball scholarship, and both institutions get to suffer from the bad publicity that goes along with being labeled as an underachiever (Full Story)

This might be too much, too soon? Last Updated: 11:44 PM 05/05/08 - I’ve got college recruiting on my mind. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Playing for the Cup Last Updated: 11:05 PM 04/28/08 - The RoadRunners will be playing for the Robertson Cup. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Why Chalmers Should Stay Last Updated: 11:49 PM 04/21/08 - KU's Mario Chalmers has a decision to make. Why he should stay is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. Whatever Mario does from here, his legacy is secure. (Full Story)

Prep Bowling is Rolling Last Updated: 11:00 PM 02/25/08 - With high school’s winter sports rolling from one championship into another, I wanted to call attention to the next one on the calendar you might not have considered. (Full Story)

Being Grappling Kings Requires Knowledge Last Updated: 1:32 PM 02/19/08 - High school wrestling is one of the most under appreciated sports we cover. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

"Think Pink" Makes KU, KSU Athletes Heroes Off the Floor Last Updated: 10:45 PM 02/11/08 - A breast cancer awareness program took on a personal meaning for athletes at Kansas State and Kansas. (Full Story)

Fight For First Has Historical Perspective Last Updated: 11:20 PM 01/28/08 - They will be fighting for first place on Wednesday night. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Harper's Reneged Commitment Left KSU with Black Eye Last Updated: 11:20 PM 01/21/08 - In making his choice of where to play football, a recruit has left a trail of bad feelings in his wake. That’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

OTM: Time Tested Duels Will Be Rarity in Big 12 Last Updated: 10:51 PM 01/14/08 - It is the year of the freshman in the Big 12. (Full Story)

Another KSU Transfer Raises Questions Last Updated: 2:43 PM 01/09/08 - Jackie Stanley’s departure from the Kansas State women’s basketball program has come with an exchange of public contradictions. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

From Northeast Kansas Sports Fans: Dear Santa Last Updated: 10:58 PM 12/17/07 - With Santa’s Sleigh being readied to haul the toy bag, it’s time for my annual Northeast Kansas sports “wish list”. (Full Story)

Good Scheduling Delightful, Worthwhile Last Updated: 11:02 PM 12/10/07 - Both K-State and Kansas have been aggressive with their non-conference basketball schedules. (Full Story)

Big Game Experience Would Help KU's Cause Last Updated: 11:26 PM 11/27/07 - Before we put the "Border Showdown" in the archives, I have some thoughts. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark.” (Full Story)

Under Scrutiny Last Updated: 11:19 PM 11/19/07 - An arrest of a former Topeka athlete is putting a school and its athletic program under scrutiny. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

West Gone Wrong is Right for KC Last Updated: 10:55 PM 11/12/07 - Despite all the bad football they’ve played this season, Kansas City is in a division they could win. How the AFC West went so wrong is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Jayhawks Will Have to Stay Perfect Last Updated: 11:05 PM 11/05/07 - The Jayhawks are in the National Championship picture. It’s never been said in regard to football ---which is exactly why a "BCS" primer is in order. (Full Story)

District Playoff Format Should be Revisited Last Updated: 4:07 PM 11/05/07 - We are on the eve of the High School Football playoffs. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Revealing Kansas Last Updated: 3:14 PM 10/26/07 - How good is this Kansas football team? Revealing the Jayhawks is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Looking Up Court Last Updated: 3:43 PM 10/16/07 - Let’s take the rebound and look down court. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Showdown in Review: Final Words Last Updated: 11:03 PM 10/08/07 - I’ve got some final words on the "Sunflower Showdown". It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Homegrown Showdown Will Be Meaningful Last Updated: 2:40 PM 10/02/07 - The big game is coming, and this time…. the Sunflower Showdown is truly meaningful, and home grown. The number of native Kansans, or former Kansas Junior College players who will play key roles in Saturday’s contest is large. (Full Story)

Attendance Figures Will Speak Volumes About RoadRunners Last Updated: 11:00 PM 09/24/07 - Topeka’s hockey team has its official home opener on Friday. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Bowyer's First Win Lifts Kansas Cheers Last Updated: 11:05 PM 09/17/07 - The kid from Kansas is the centerpiece for auto racing’s best story going. Clint Bowyer is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Reaction to "You Tube'd" Last Updated: 10:57 PM 09/10/07 - There’s a clip that our 13 sports camera shot of Mark Mangino that has managed to find its way on "You-tube". It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

First Impressions are Good Last Updated: 12:11 PM 09/04/07 - College football’s first full weekend gave us our first impression of what to expect from from our local teams. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Kickoffs Will be Changed Last Updated: 11:19 PM 08/27/07 - The kick-off to the college football season is coming quickly. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. and… I say kick-off with special emphasis. (Full Story)

Heat Index Should Be Respected Last Updated: 11:42 PM 08/13/07 - Heat related tragedies from Hot Summer practice sessions are a scary thought. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Next Big 12 Commissioner Must Have Skills Last Updated: 11:09 PM 08/07/07 - What qualifications should the next commissioner of the Big 12 have? It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

A Moment for Bond's Moment Last Updated: 11:03 PM 07/30/07 - If I had a moment with Barry Bonds, here’s what I’d tell him. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Coaches Need to Allow Shrine All-Stars to Play It is Shrine Bowl week. The annual high school football charity game is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Showcasing Sports Treasures Our first weekend of the Sunflower State Games was a terrific showcase of sports treasures (Full Story)

Games Are More Than Just Fun It’s finally here. The arrival of the Sunflower State Games is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

One must Wonder About "One Year Wonders" With Thursday’s NBA Draft, the league’s "One Year Rule" will be on display. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Why so good vs. NL? How many Royals fans wish Kansas City were in the National League? It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark” (Full Story)

Hockey Will Have to Earn Our Attention Hockey is trying again to earn our attention in Topeka. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Battling against the "Force" of Resources Continued growth of the National Hot Rod Association is great for the sport, but not necessarily for drivers without major resources. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

Spring Saw NE Kansas Athletes On Honor Roll For a frequently interrupted Spring, it sure ended up being a consistent memory maker for local athletes. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

State's Elite Will Test Track and Field With high regard to the rest of the Spring sports, the record books show that the State’s elite athletes will leave their thumbprint at the State High School Track and Field championships (Full Story)

Something Special Developing Northeast Kansas should know that there is a truly special sports story developing in front of our eyes. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark” (Full Story)

Playing Northern Ball Fielding a nationally competitive college baseball team is a challenge for our local schools. It’s the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

"Draft Weary" I’m certainly not a draft expert, in fact, after six hours and eight minutes of just the first round... I am draft weary. It's the subject for tonight's "On the Mark". (Full Story)

Sports Steps Up In Tragedy For all the horrific details that came out of Virginia Tech last week, the tragedy served as a reaffirmation of the importance of sports. (Full Story)

Accepting Change It didn’t take very long for things to evolve on the local sports landscape. Accepting change is the subject for tonight’s “On the Mark”. (Full Story)

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