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Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

KC’s Burgeoning Esports Scene Has A Moment

By | August 18, 2021 | 0
Mayor Quinton Lucas poses with members of the Kansas City Pioneers, Generation Esports, and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City.

Some parental figures may still crusade against video games for being time wasters or encouraging violence. Nevertheless, esports has grown into a billion dollar industry.

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Solar Settlers: 1,000-mile American Solar Challenge Sets Off Along Santa Fe Trail

By | August 3, 2021 | 0
One of 13 solar-powered vehicles competing in the American Solar Challenge that begins Tuesday morning in Independence.

College students from around the world are competing in the American Solar Challenge, a design competition and car race from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, nearly 1,000 miles away.

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KC Hoop Girl Puts a New Spin on Exercise

By | April 30, 2021 | 0
Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

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Nonagenarian Ken White Still Revels in the Outdoor Life

By | April 30, 2021 | 0
Ken White (left) fished with longtime friend Les Jarman, a guide at Stockton Lake, on a recent weekday.

Ken White, former World Series of Fishing champion, still maintains an active outdoor life at 92 years of age.

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Opening Day Q&A: Royals Announcer Rex Hudler Gives Predictions, Players to Watch, June Bug-Barbecue Advice

By | April 1, 2021 | 0
Rex Hudler making a call in the press box.

Flatland caught up with “Hud” to talk about the 2021 Royals, a bit about his time as a big leaguer, what it takes to win over an audience ahead of Opening Day.

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