Kansas City – Merriam-Webster Dictionary has approved the word ‘Conradical’ to be included in the next dictionary to be published later this year. Kansas City Wizards central defender Jimmy Conrad coined the word. “I was having a conversation with some fans and I was asked to describe myself, before I knew it ‘Conradical’ reflexively popped out of my mouth, it......

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  The Shaman     Kansas City, MO - The sound of a lone drum and chanting echoed through the hills surrounding the Kansas City Wizards Swope Park Training Facility. The drum was being played by a shaman brought to Kansas City to assist the Wizards in breaking the scoring drought which was testing the patience of player and fan alike. The move to employ a shaman was both......

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  By Umberto Zappia   Jimmy 'Captain Amazing' Conrad mistakenly visited St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Ridgeview instead of St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm. The mistake, which has been categorized as 'clerical' has caused great embarrassment inside the Conrad camp. Sister Mary Sullivan greeted Mr. Conrad in the animal hospital lobby. "He said he came for a visit to lift the spirits......

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Name:  The Repairman   Location:  Detroit, MI   Background:  The year is 1976.  A 13-year old Umberto Zappia's face is inches away from his family's Zenith Console TV.  The red uniforms of FC Bayern are reflecting off the lenses of his horn-rimmed glasses.  He is watching 'Soccer Made In Germany'. Umberto's parents warn him repeatedly about sitting too......

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