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Xavier Worthy shows early signs for concern at Chiefs training camp
The Kansas City Chiefs hoisted their third Lombardi Trophy in five years with a victory in Super Bowl LVIII. The game cemented the franchise's place in history as the NFL's latest dynasty, but the 2023 campaign showed signs for concern. The Chiefs offense averaged 21.8 points per game during the...
Nearly 500 kayaks, canoes paddle from Kaw Point to St. Charles for annual MR340 river race
— The 19th annual Missouri American Water MR340 race kicked off from Kaw Point Park Tuesday morning. The race consists of more than 650 paddlers in kayaks, canoes and other nonmotorized boats. Paddlers spend four days on the Missouri River, traveling 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles. “The...
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.
MEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTING SECOND ANNUAL PROSPECT CAMP
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Led by head coach Tyler Bredehoeft, the Avila men’s basketball program is hosting its second-annual prospect camp at Mabee Fieldhouse on August 11 from 3-6 PM. “Last year, we had 40 prospects at camp and offered eight of those participants a scholarship to Avila,”...
Addison Bjorn, Park Hill South (Missouri) standout, helps USA Women's U17 National Basketball Team win gold medal
Addison Bjorn averaged averaged 9.1 points and 6.7 rebounds points per game as the USA Women's U17 National Basketball Team won the 2024 FIBA U17 Women's World Cup in Mexico
These 6 KC Current players love good coffee. So they launched their own coffee truck
“It is such a unique thing for professional athletes to be out and about with the community,” forward Kristen Hamilton said. “The city’s supported us so much, and so that was really important to us.”
Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses utilizing WR Kadarius Toney with the running backs
The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple players competing for a few spots at each position in training camp. The versatility of players at camp will help their chances to be effective and make the team. After Tuesday’s practice, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters about having wide receiver Kadarius Toney working out with the running backs in training camp. “Yeah, I think that’s one of his strengths, is to be able to move him around,” said Reid. “He had some positive snaps for us at running back last year, and so he enjoys doing that, pretty multifaceted there with what...
Man who is blind competes in 340-mile race down Missouri River
Hundreds of aspiring racers, adventure-seekers and athletes from around the United States showed up to the Kansas City metro Tuesday morning to embark on a 340-mile journey through the Show-Me-State
New Turf for Blue Cedar Landing
Will Manda’s life would look a lot different without aviation. Manda had grown up flying with his father but until a few years ago had not been able to pursue flight training of his own. He passed down his passion for flying to younger members of the family, and...
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