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Mahomes cleared with no limits

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to participate in the start of training camp, checking off one of the major goals that the two-time MVP set for himself when he underwent surgery late last year to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. Mahomes said Friday he visited earlier this week with Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas-based orthopedic surgeon who performed the operation, and that he met all the benchmarks necessary to report to Missouri Western State University on time. The Chiefs begin practice today for rookies, quarterbacks and players coming off ...

Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open

BLAINE, Minn. — Michael Kim shot the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open. Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14 under for the tournament and open a a three-shot lead over three players after two rounds. Ben Kohles, who had a two-shot lead entering the day, shot a 69 to drop into a tie for second with Chandler Phillips (65) and Emiliano Grillo (67). Two bad swings cost Scottie Scheffler, and the world's top-ranked player was seven shots back after 70. Kim had the ...

When seniority becomes a substitute for statesmanship

Every time questions arise about the advanced age of America's elected leaders, Washington responds with the same familiar refrain: Experience matters. Republicans say it. Democrats say it. Editorial writers repeat it. Longevity in office, we're told, produces wisdom, steadier judgment and better public policy. It's an appealing argument. It also invites a simple question: If experience matters so much, where are the results? Experience can absolutely be an asset. A seasoned physician has seen diseases a younger doctor has not. A veteran CEO has navigated recessions and market ...

Other voices: President should reevaluate pulling Secret Service details

President Trump is taking Iran’s threats to assassinate him seriously, as well he should. He reportedly switched Air Force One from the new Qatar version on his return from the recent NATO summit on the advice of the Secret Service. How about a little concern, then, about Iran’s threats to kill his former national security adviser, John Bolton? The White House hasn’t confirmed the Air Force One switch, but it hasn’t denied the story either. Notably, the Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times writers who reported the story to disclose their sources. That’s harassment ...

Americans deserve a fair deal on healthcare

Employers are the largest source of health coverage for Americans, protecting families and their ability to make a living. They’re doing everything right — investing time and energy to ensure Americans can access the care they need. However, healthcare prices are rising so fast that the families they’re trying to protect still face obstacles to care, and employers struggle to make affordable healthcare plans work. The No. 1 source of these rising prices? Corporate hospital systems. As hospital prices soar, companies bear these inflated costs directly or indirectly through ...