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Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

Whopper Catfish Lurk in the Missouri River Downtown

By | June 30, 2023 | 1
Angler John Jamison holds a 68-pound fish he caught in the Kansas River near downtown.

The Missouri River near downtown Kansas City is home to some giant catfish. Just ask the anglers who catch fish weighing more than 100 pounds there.

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A Love Story: Football, the NFL, the Chiefs and Kansas City

By | April 27, 2023 | 0
Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

The history of football in Kansas City stretches back to the late 1800s, long before Lamar Hunt brought the Chiefs to town, let alone the NFL Draft.

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North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark

By | April 26, 2023 | 3
A view of the downtown skyline from the property assembled by interests of the Merriman family in North Kansas City.

North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.

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A Day to Remember: Chiefs Championship Parade in Pictures

By | February 15, 2023 | 0
The Union Station stage lit up before dawn on the day of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl championship parade.

These are the good old days for Kansas City Chiefs fans. Here are some photos to commemorate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl championship parade. Enjoy!

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The Chiefs Have Enjoyed 5 Straight AFC Championships at Home. ‘It’s Nuts’ for KC Businesses

By | January 27, 2023 | 0
Fans at Buffalo Wild Wings in Independence, Missouri, celebrate during last year's AFC championship between the Chiefs and Bengals. Fans showed up hours before the game, sporting Chiefs merchandise and downing food and drink.

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the the 5th straight AFC Championship held at Arrowhead Stadium — an NFL-record. It’s a windfall for local businesses.

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