Sports
For Latinos in the Midwest, Playing Ball was More than Just a Game
A Smithsonian traveling exhibit now at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City showcases the contribution of Hispanic leagues.
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.
Art House Extra | Former KU Athlete Chases Gold at Tokyo Olympics
Art House visits with the filmmakers behind “Chasing Gold,” a documentary about former KU discus thrower Mason Finley’s preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.
KC’s Burgeoning Esports Scene Has A Moment
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.
Solar Settlers: 1,000-mile American Solar Challenge Sets Off Along Santa Fe Trail
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.
KC Hoop Girl Puts a New Spin on Exercise
Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.
Nonagenarian Ken White Still Revels in the Outdoor Life
Ken White, former World Series of Fishing champion, still maintains an active outdoor life at 92 years of age.
Opening Day Q&A: Royals Announcer Rex Hudler Gives Predictions, Players to Watch, June Bug-Barbecue Advice
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.
Kansas City Ink: Chiefs Fans Climbing Most-Tattooed List
Nothing says “I love the Chiefs” like a permanent tattoo.
Basketball Coaches Association May Bounce Out of KC
The National Association of Basketball Coaches, a small organization with an outsized role bringing major tournaments worth millions of dollars to downtown, is considering moving out of Kansas City.