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.

A KCWHL member stretches before taking the ice.

‘You Feel Invincible’: KC Women’s Hockey League Provides Safe Space for Women to Learn Tough Game

New women’s hockey league members range from former NCAA Division I women’s hockey players to hockey moms-turned-athletes.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

The 10 (OK, 12) Most Significant Chiefs Games of All Time

Here is Flatland’s list of the most significant games in Kansas City Chiefs history. So what do you say, Chiefs Kingdom? Did we miss anything?

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Muhammad Ali interviewed by reporters in London, England,

Muhammad Ali’s Brief Encounter With KC’s Rich Boxing Legacy

Muhammad Ali transfixed millions with his boxing, his braggadocio and, ultimately, his bravery in speaking out on the social issues of his time.

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The University of California Berkley team included a new ballpark for the Royals as part of their redevelopment proposal for the East Village.

Royals Owner Says Downtown Ballpark ‘One Option,’ Balks at Details

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reaffirmed his interest in a potential downtown ballpark at a much-anticipated press conference Tuesday, but balked at providing details.

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Doug Piper of Independence turns nocturnal when he chases bass in the heat of summer.

Summer Heat Pushes Fisherman’s Search for Whoppers Past Midnight

Meet Doug Piper, a nocturnal sportsman who pursues big bass in the heat of the summer while most people are asleep.

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