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Chiefs player's neighborhood stunned by violence
People are coming and going from the house where a day before Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend before committing suicide ...
KC fans observe moment for violence victims
Before the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their game Sunday, fans at Arrowhead Stadium observed a moment of silence for the victims of domestic ...
Murder-suicide involving Chiefs' player stuns team
It began like any other Saturday for the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL season, their general manager and coach at work early to put final touches ...
Police: Chiefs' Belcher kills girlfriend, self
It began like any other Saturday for the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL season, their general manager and coach at work early to put final touches ...
'Santa' showers $100 bills on storm-hit NJ, NY
A wealthy Missouri man posing as "Secret Santa" stunned New Yorkers, handing $100 bills to many in Staten Island who had lost everything to Superstorm ...
Attorney: Prayer group killing confession made up
A Kansas City man who told police he killed the wife of his prayer group leader at her husband's request made up the story and had nothing to do with ...
Manning sharp as Broncos beat Chiefs 17-9
You won't get much argument from Broncos coach John Fox about the value of a solid starting quarterback. You probably won't get much from Chiefs coach ...
Division races taking shape
As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are ...
Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report
Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf ...
Manning's 2 TDs leads Broncos past Chiefs, 17-9
Peyton Manning was wooed by the Chiefs early in the offseason, after the four-time MVP had been cut loose by Indianapolis and before he signed a ...
Vikings looking to put the squeeze on Bears QBs
The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line ...
Movie attack suspect got guns despite psych issues
A southwest Missouri man accused of plotting attacks at a movie theater and Walmart store legally bought the guns he allegedly planned to use, despite ...
Hat trick: All 3 visitors to win Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving. Welcome to our home. Feel free to take a victory with you when you leave. That's how Pro Picks sees Thursday's three holiday ...
Extra work in wins for Houston, Dallas, Tampa Bay
Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to ...
Man accused of 'Twilight' plot committed in '09
A southwest Missouri man who confessed this week to plotting to shoot up a "Twilight" showing and a Walmart store was detained in 2009 after ...
Cassel to start at QB for Chiefs vs Bengals
Matt Cassel is getting another start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady Quinn still has not been cleared to participate in a game ...
Dolphins shouldn't fear trip to Buffalo
The problem — well, one of several problems — with the Bills and the Dolphins is they are capable of playing some real stinkers. Miami managed one ...
NCAA tourney returns to Madison Square Garden
The last time NCAA tournament games were played in Madison Square Garden was 1961, and the stars of the three winning teams were Tony Jackson of St.
QB Quinn admits trying to play through concussion
Brady Quinn had waited three years for another chance to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. He wasn't going to let a concussion put him back on the ...
Gingrich: Akin win could rebuke GOP establishment
Still mourning the death of her mother, Democratic Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill returned to campaigning Wednesday as Republican challenger Todd Akin ...
Giants remain perfect at Jerry's house
The New York Giants sure feel at home at Cowboys Stadium. They should: After their wild 29-24 victory Sunday at Jerry Jones' palace outside Dallas, ...
Chiefs to start Quinn over Cassel at quarterback
The new starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs is a former first-round draft pick on a one-year deal whose career thus far has been a ...
Akin aide uses profanity in shot at McCaskill
An aide to Todd Akin on Monday used a profanity in a tweet to extend the GOP Senate hopeful's weekend analogy comparing Democratic incumbent Claire ...