Bruce Gradkowski was a sixth-round pick of the Bucs in 2006 and started 11 games as a rookie, winning three. Coach Jon Gruden stuck with Gradkowski during a 4-12 season, but he was mostly ineffective and was benched for Tim Rattay for the final two games. ...more

November 20, 2009

Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City. ...more

November 10, 2009

JAGUARS ...24 CHIEFS ...21 David Garrard threw for 264 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown to Mike Sims-Walker, to lead Jacksonville. The Jaguars, up and down all season, responded in similar fashion following losses to Arizona and Seattle earlier this season. The latest turnaround after a defeat came after Coach Jack Del Rio ripped his team's defensive effort in a 30-13 loss at the Titans, calling it "insulting, ugly and embarrassing." It worked, at least against Kansas City. Playing without RB Larry Johnson, the Chiefs managed little offense until late in the fourth quarter when Matt Cassel threw for two scores. ...more

November 9, 2009

If the Plant Panthers defeat Chamberlain tonight to claim their fifth consecutive district championship, it clearly will be a time for celebration. For starting offensive lineman Mark Brannan, though, tonight's game marks a time for reflection. ...more

November 5, 2009

CHARGERS ...37 CHIEFS ...7 Philip Rivers threw three touchdowns passes and LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 71 yards. Rivers was 18 of 30 for 268 yards and three TDs as the Chargers won their third in a row in Kansas City for the first time since 1981. The Chiefs were unable to build on last week's sloppy win against Washington. They fell behind 20-0 in the first half, Matt Cassel threw three interceptions and the Chargers scored their final touchdown when Jacob Hester blocked a punt at the 20, chased the ball into the end zone and fell on it. ...more

October 26, 2009

For Chamberlain High distance runner Max del Monte, there has been a number of turning points in his life, but none as important as the day when his grandfather passed away. ...more

October 21, 2009

For Chamberlain High distance runner Max del Monte, there has been a number of turning points in his life, but none as important as the day when his grandfather passed away. ...more

October 21, 2009

I try to keep up with the news every day, however I fail to see anything in it about the real reason for our depression: Lots of chiefs and not enough Indians. ...more

June 24, 2009

Legislative budget chiefs have agreed that state workers making $45,000 and more will take a 2 percent pay cut. ...more

May 3, 2009

TRIBUNE TOP 5 1. Chamberlain (13-0): Junior infielder Stephanie Medina has returned to the lineup after missing two weeks with an arm injury. Chiefs face Gaither on Friday. ...more

March 26, 2009