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Sympathetic Vibrations | Make Your Royals Tailgate Turnt
The Royals season is back in full swing. And following last week’s fanfare-laden home opener, baseball fever has once again descended upon our fair city. While the boys in blue are still working out some of the kinks on field left by both voluntary and (tear) involuntary roster holes, Opening Day saw yet another stellar…
Read MoreThey’re Baaaack! 5 Storylines for Our Returning Royals
Pay no attention to the calendar. Spring actually starts when baseball begins. Monday afternoon at Target Field in Minnesota, our long civic sports winter will finally end when Royals baseball returns. Glory be. Flatland has been watching all spring and has the top storylines to watch for the 2017 season. THE SURGE This year, the biggest…
Read More(Not Actually) 12 Things To Do During the Big 12 Tournament
If you are in town for the men’s Big 12 Tournament, even if you’ve only come from as far as Lawrence, Kansas, welcome. While you’re watching the games, this Official Big 12 Media Guide might come in handy. While you’re not watching the games, or should your team get unexpectedly trounced, we’ve got a few…
Read More6 Reasons the Chiefs Will Beat Pittsburgh
Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The game could be a huge step for the Chiefs. If KC wins, it will be their second straight season with a playoff victory and their first home playoff win since 1994, back when the quarterback was…
Read MoreRings and Rally Bugs: Looking Back at the Royals in 2016
With the Royals season over, it’s time to look back. Sure, the two-time American League champions will not be defending their World Series crown. But that, as Stuart Smalley said, is OK. The biggest reason is probably simple fatigue – mental and physical. The Royals’ style is predicated on decent pitching, rock solid defense and…
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