Sports

A collection of stories covering the average athletes, niche-sport elites and everyone else who are dedicated to the games you’ve never heard of, could easily be a part of, and just might want to love that make Kansas City truly a one-of-a-kind sports town.

Two cardboard cutouts of fans resting in Kauffman Stadium's bleachers, ready for the home opener.

Royals Opener at The K Should Feel Just Like Home

The home opener for the Kansas City Royals is going to feel a little different during this pandemic.

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A group of cyclists ride in a pack.

Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.

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Bill Snyder Family Stadium

College Football Schedules Unsettled As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Kansas

Colleges in Kansas need to make a tough call on football as the number of coronavirus cases climb across the country and in their own ranks.

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Fishing in the Ozarks

Silent Spring at Popular Fishing Resorts

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought outdoors tourism to a screeching halt.

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A toy robot and crab battle in a bowl

Age of Coronavirus: Living Without Live Sports

It’s getting weird living without live sports, sports fans. Virtual sports are helping fill the live sports vacuum during the coronavirus outbreak.

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