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Browns Bust Could Revive Career With Chargers, Chiefs
Wide receiver David Bell has not panned out for the Cleveland Browns, and the team could cut him as he enters his third year in the league. As the first offensive player selected in the Deshaun Watson Era, Cleveland’s front office believed that Bell’s skillset complemented Watson’s style of play and that these two could take the league by storm. Instead, both Watson and Bell have failed to justify the organization’s confidence. Since entering the league, Bell has recorded just 38 receptions for 381 yards and three touchdowns on 58 targets.
Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Trade For 3,700-Yard WR to Help Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has the potential to look much different this season, but the reigning champs also have the opportunity to add one more game-altering weapon to Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal before the 2024 season kicks off. As the Chiefs gear up to make a run at...
Kansas City Public Works Provides Paseo Gateway Project Update
Northeast residents and fellow Kansas City commuters: this past week, the Kansas City Communications Department released a clarification and update regarding the Paseo Gateway project — located along The Paseo Boulevard and Independence Avenue intersection. Independence Avenue — east of The Paseo — is expected to be open to...
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...
North Platte Museum opened its doors to former TWA employees, memorabilia
It’s been nearly 14 years since American Airlines shut down the old TWA overhaul base in Kansas City and more than 23 years since the TWA name was removed but the people who worked there cherish their memories. “We became a family,” said Don Sams, a retired TWA employee,...
Travis Kelce’s Dad Goes Viral Over Reaction to Taylor Swift Stalker’s Arrest
The father of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Ed Kelce, appeared to be more than elated when Forbes reported police arrested a suspected Taylor Swift stalker in Germany. For his reaction, Ed Kelce is going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Ed posted the Forbes article on his Facebook ...
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Provides Shocking Update On Rashee Rice’s Suspension Status That Will Make The Other 31 NFL Teams Furious
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has provided an update on the Rashee Rice situation that could spell good news for fans, although it’s also quite worrying. The wide receiver is expected to be suspended next season, but there’s been no word on when it might happen or for how long he will be out.
Andy Reid Provides Update on Chiefs Left Tackle Battle: Kingsley Suamataia vs. Wanya Morris
How serious are the Kansas City Chiefs' latest left tackle developments with Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia? Head coach Andy Reid knows there's one major element missing from KC's current practices. As the Kansas City Chiefs went through their third full-team practice of training camp, an interesting development occurred in...
KC Mayor Pro Tem talks about a potential Kamala Harris nomination for president
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The support for Kamala Harris to be the next president is strong among leaders in Kansas City. Mayor Pro Tem and 5th City Council District representative Ryana Parks-Shaw speaks highly of Vice President Harris. Both are sorority sisters at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She...
Summer Cup Match Recaps: 7/19 - 21
School is out for summer but the NWSL is still in session for its first ever NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup! Part of a collaboration between two of the top professional women’s soccer leagues in the world, the NWSL and LIGA MX Femenil, the 33-match Summer Cup features all fourteen NWSL clubs and six LIGA MX Femenil clubs, and is broken into five groups of four clubs each.
Chiefs Trying Unexpected Experiment on 3rd Day of Camp
The Chiefs are trying out a unique experiment on Day 3 of training camp, slotting 2020 third-round OT Lucas Niang at left guard in Joe Thuney's place as the latter recovers from the pectoral injury he suffered in the playoffs. Niang has struggled to carve out a consistent role, though...
Chiefs' Andy Reid lands the lead spot in AP's NFL top 5 head coach rankings
Three-time Super Bowl champion Andy Reid was a unanimous choice by The Associated Press for No. 1 coach in the NFL in a preseason survey. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five coaches, basing selections on current status entering the 2024 season. Reid has led the Kansas City Chiefs to consecutive Super Bowl victories and three titles in five seasons. John Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Mike Tomlin and Kyle Shanahan each received two second-place votes. Doug Pederson, Dan Campbell, Matt LaFleur, Sean McDermott and DeMeco Ryans also received votes.
Ichabods tabbed 9th in MIAA preseason football polls
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Washburn Ichabod football team was tabbed ninth in both the MIAA Coaches and MIAA Preseason Media polls that were released today by the conference office at the 2024 MIAA Football Media Day at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City. Washburn will open the 2024 slate at Emporia State on Aug. 29 in Emporia before facing the Colorado School of Mines on Sept. 14 in Yager Stadium. Washburn had 16 points in the MIAA Coaches poll, trailing preseason favorite Central Missouri, who had eight first-place votes and 80 points overall. The two polls matched each other...
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
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