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North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark
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.
A Day to Remember: Chiefs Championship Parade in Pictures
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!
The Chiefs Have Enjoyed 5 Straight AFC Championships at Home. ‘It’s Nuts’ for KC Businesses
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.
Royals Declare ‘Our Conclusion is Clear’ on Downtown Ballpark
The Royals believe a new downtown ballpark would cost less than rebuilding Kauffman Stadium and bring much more economic benefit to the community.
Q&A With Matt Besler: World Cup Preview, Remembering Ronaldo and Looking Ahead to 2026 in KC
Flatland reached out to Matt Besler for a World Cup preview, a trip down memory lane and thoughts on Kansas City’s bid to host games in 2026.
Royals Envision $2B Downtown Ballpark District, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’
Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has plans to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan.
Kansas Sports Betting Reveals Appeal of Online Apps — Even Among Missourians
Mobile platforms for legal sports gambling in Kansas proved so enticing that more than 16,000 people in Missouri tried to place wagers during the first weekend of live betting.
Who Loses – and How Much – With Legalized Sports Gambling in Kansas?
How much people will lose betting on sports in Kansas – and at what social cost – has those who try to help problem gamblers on edge.
Sports Betting Coming to Kansas Sept. 1, a Week Before the NFL Season
People in Kansas can start legally betting on sports Sept. 1, with gambling beginning in time for the start of football season.
KC Filmmakers Tee Up Documentary on Black Golfers
In March 1950, four Black men placed their fees on the counter of the whites-only Swope Memorial Golf Course and left to tee off. Slashed tires, broken windows and a decade-long battle to assert the right for equal play on Kansas City’s golf courses ensued.