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.
‘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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen
Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.
Real-life Forrest Gump: 77-year-old Runner Hits Cross-Country Midpoint in Kansas City
A cross-country run in the name of goodwill will take 77-year-old Stan Cottrell 3,000-miles across the United States, from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.
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.
Bracket Buster: Hogan Prep Grad Reflects on March Madness, KC Roots
Flatland caught up with Abilene Christian University guard Damien Daniels, who looks back on his time in the NCAA Tournament and Hogan Prep Academy in Kansas City.