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Organizers gear up for cross-state Missouri River boat race
The 19th annual MR340 boat race will commence Tuesday, kicking off what is considered the world’s longest nonstop river race. The race runs 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles down the Missouri River. More than 400 individual and team boats are registered to compete in the event, according to the MR340 website.
Kansas should back off Chiefs pursuit and older leaders should step back: Readers
Kansas needs to back off in effort to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri. I do not want Kansas to become embroiled in a fiasco known as stealing the Chiefs from Kansas City. This concept is reckless indeed. Taxpayers will not reap the benefits Kansas Republicans put forth. Kansas Republicans are just like Capitol Hill Republicans.
Assassination Attempt, Eric Schmitt, World Cup - Jul 19, 2024
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the local reaction to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the changes to security protocols for politicians, Eric Schmitt's Republican Convention appearance and potential future if Trump is elected, escalating urgency for World Cup prep, advanced voting, primary election issues, the Chiefs Hallmark movie and more.
SARA HILLIARD TABBED AS AVILA WOMEN’S WRESTLING COACH
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila University has announced today the hiring of Sara Hilliard as the school’s new women’s wrestling head coach. “One thing that stood out while spending time with Sara was her experience as a collegiate wrestler and a wrestler who has experienced success,” said Avila Director of Athletics Shawn Summe. “Sara has a desire to see our young women experience success in all aspects of life, not just on the mat. She has a diverse background that will help our student-athletes in a holistic way. We are excited to have Sara join our Avila Athletics family and help us grow!"
SOURCE SPORTS: Kansas City Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Shares His Dirty South-Centered Playlist Courtesy Of Black Baseball Mixtape
This week’s exclusive playlist comes from the versatile Tyler Tolbert, the multi-purpose player drafted by the Kansas City Royals organization back in 2019. The 26-year-old plays multiple positions, including second base and shortstop in the infield and has proven to be a stellar center fielder in the outfield. He’s played next to the likes of Maikel Garcia in Single-A ball and Michael Massey in High-A, so the Royals have had him pegged all 2024 as the next on deck.
Children’s Mercy Kansas City to illuminate Children’s Mercy Park with LED rally towels for fans on Saturday
Sporting Kansas City will host arch rivals St. Louis CITY SC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at Children’s Mercy Park and fans can look forward to several matchday festivities courtesy of match title night sponsor Children’s Mercy Kansas City. The first 10,000 fans inside Children’s Mercy Park...
Regional Sports (7/19): Missouri's Burden named First Team Preseason All-SEC
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -2025 Football Commit – Scott Starzyk, P, The Woodlands (The Woodlands, TX): https://x.com/StarzykScott/status/1814087050821345727. Northern Iowa. -Men's basketball announces staff updates: https://unipanthers.com/news/2024/7/19/mens-basketball-panther-mens-hoops-announces-staff-updates-for-2024-25 Drake. Iowa Western.
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