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.
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.
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 Monarchs Making History … Again
The Kansas City Monarchs have been at the crossroads of social change for a century.
Breakfasts of Champions: Comparing Eating Habits of Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady
As quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes prepare for Super Bowl LV, their eating habits could not be more different.
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.
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.
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.
Patrick Mahomes Could Be Out On a Limb This Holiday Season
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is part of Hallmark’s long-running Keepsake Ornaments Football Legends series.
Yoga: More Than Movement
Yoga is surging in popularity during the pandemic. But some traditional eastern practitioners worry that an exercise-focused western approach borders on cultural appropriation.