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How a New Downtown Royals Ballpark Might Work

By | April 13, 2022 |

The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development with offices, residences, restaurants and bars, was built next door to the ballpark and attracts customers year round.

If you’re curious about the game plan for a potential Kansas City Royals downtown ballpark, the new home of the Atlanta Braves may offer some inside baseball.

Royals Gear Sales Spike as Fans Wait for Bobby Witt Jr. Jerseys

By | April 8, 2022 |

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Royals fans are doing their part to move the needle in terms of sales of baseball gear around opening day, even though Bobby Witt Jr. jerseys aren’t widely available.

Here Are the Top 10 Kansas City-Made Jayhawks to Appear in the Final Four

By | April 1, 2022 |

Kansas' Ochai Agbaji shoots during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago.

The No. 1 seeded Jayhawks are led by senior guard Ochai Agbaji, who joins a long list of Kansas City-area natives to play or coach in the Final Four with KU.

Sports Wagering Bills Moving Toward Missouri House Debate Amid Efforts to Boost Tax Rates

By | March 8, 2022 |

Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

A bill to legalize sports wagering is heading to the House floor for debate following a committee vote Tuesday. Three other bills legalizing sports wagering will have public hearings Wednesday in the Senate Appropriations Committee.