And we’re back …

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is still drowning in his dirty water scandal. Great analysis from the Star‘s Steve Kraske, who’s wondering how long before heads will roll.  Nixon, a Missouri Democrat, had his worst week as guv yet over the who knew what and when scandal over his administration failing to tell the public about an E. coli outbreak at the Lake of the Ozarks in May. Lots of trouble for Nixon. Update: Chris Blank of the Associated Press analyzes the situation and concludes that Nixon’s staff didn’t tell him about the bacteria infested water; Nixon learned about it all from The Kansas City Star.

Kansas Democrats’ 2010 ticket is virtually a blank slate. Anybody want to be governor?

Kansas State — and life — kicked Iowa State Cyclone fans in the junk … again. Arrowhead really needs to get its shit together on letting people into the stadium. The male, female and family lines were a mess. After a half hour of waiting in line, I barely made it through the gate in time for the 2 p.m. kickoff.

The Wizards played Houston to a 1-1 draw.

The New York Giants whipped the Chiefs.

The Royals chance at playing spoiler failed Sunday in a loss to the Minnesota Twins, keeping the Twinkies’ playoffs hopes alive. They’ll play Detroit Tuesday afternoon.

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It’s Monday. We’re back. Lots of Best Of Extras on the way today and more.