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.

Kansas' Ochai Agbaji shoots during the second half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago.

Here Are the Top 10 Kansas City-Made Jayhawks to Appear in the Final Four

The No. 1 seeded Jayhawks are led by senior guard Ochai Agbaji, who joins a long list of Kansas City-area natives to play or coach in the Final Four with KU.

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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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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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The Shuff Jack Snipe and the box it came in are popular collector's items.

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.

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Stan Cottrell runs.

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.

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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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