Sports

Mason Finley prepares to throw the discus in a scene from "Chasing Gold."

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.

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Mayor Quinton Lucas poses with members of the Kansas City Pioneers, Generation Esports, and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City.

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.

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One of 13 solar-powered vehicles competing in the American Solar Challenge that begins Tuesday morning in Independence.

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.

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Sirenna Beyer, aka KC Hoop Girl, is popularizing hula hooping as a fun and healthy exercise alternative in Kansas City.

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.

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Ken White (left) fished with longtime friend Les Jarman, a guide at Stockton Lake, on a recent weekday.

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.

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Rex Hudler making a call in the press box.

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.

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A tattoo of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City Ink: Chiefs Fans Climbing Most-Tattooed List

Nothing says “I love the Chiefs” like a permanent tattoo.

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Kansas Jayhawks basketball

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.

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Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

Ticket Prices for Chiefs-Browns Playoff Game Soar

The hottest ticket in town caught fire following the Cleveland Browns’ Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Waterfowl take flight at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.

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