Ryan Atkinson: Beyond the Box Score

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills at least 51

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Ryan Atkinson: Beyond the Box Score

BLOG: Looking back, ahead
Lots of rainy Friday night football on tap for tonight, but first let's look back at last night's MIAA opener.

August 31, 2012
BLOG: John Brown's story
August 28, 2012
BLOG: What to watch for in tonight's prep football openers
Prep football kicks off (already??) tonight in Missouri.

August 24, 2012
BLOG UPDATED: Michael Dyer, Pittsburg State rumors still run rampant
The Michael Dyer rumor mill hasn't slowed at all and both ends of the spectrum are well represented.

July 19, 2012
BLOG: What we know about the Michael Dyer, Pittsburg State rumors
It began yesterday evening and picked up steam throughout the night: Michael Dyer, former Auburn stud running back was heading to Pittsburg State.

July 19, 2012
BLOG: New turf down at Pitt State
A quick break from the MLB All-Star game as I've staked down a spot in the air-conditioned media work room.

July 10, 2012
ALL-STAR GAME 2012: Booing Cano
Well, the MLB Home Run Derby has concluded and Detroit's Prince Fielder has won his second Derby in the state of Missouri (he won in St. Louis in 2009), but that's not what everyone is talking about here.

July 9, 2012
ALL-STAR GAME 2012: Home Run Derby nearing
About an hour from first pitch in the MLB Home Run Derby and the stadium is just about full.

July 9, 2012 1 Photo
ALL-STAR GAME 2012: Leading off
First impressions from Kauffman Stadium ...

July 9, 2012
VIDEO: Pitt State's Brandenburg Field to get new look
Pittsburg State made a few announcements regarding the 2012 football season on Tuesday, most notably that it will replace the turf at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium.

April 17, 2012 1 Photo
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