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Aerial view of Truman Sports Complex

After 50 Years at Truman Sports Complex, Royals and Chiefs Looking at Amicable Split

After a half century of being a couple at the Truman Sports Complex, the Chiefs and Royals are leaning toward an amicable breakup — at least that’s the takeaway team executives offered last week.

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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.

How a New Downtown Royals Ballpark Might Work

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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