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Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson is taken off on a cart following an NFL football...

Jody Fortson reveals IR designation is result of torn ACL, meniscus

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs lost tight end Jody Fortson for the season due to an injury late in Sunday’s 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, and his wife, Brittany Mahomes,...

Mahomes family interested in helping bring WNBA expansion team to Kansas City

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz and Marleah Campbell
As the WNBA continues exploring expansion of its 12-team league, Kansas City’s biggest superstar could be backing efforts to bring a team to the City of Fountains.

Entertainment

Perfect grilling and baseball weather greeted Monarchs fans at Legends Field.

KCTV5, KSMO-TV partners with Monarchs to broadcast home games

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
The four-time league champion Kansas City Monarchs have partnered with KCTV5 to broadcast every Monarchs home game on KSMO-TV Channel 62.

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men's...

Report: K-State, Nebraska to be featured in Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas State Wildcats are set to headline the 2025 Hall of Fame Classic at T-Mobile Center.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati...

Former Chiefs cornerback mourns death of 1-year-old daughter

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward’s 1-year-old daughter died Monday morning due to heart complications.

Kansas Jayhawks

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Anticipated inclement weather forces adjustment in Big 12 women’s soccer tournament

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Inclement weather forecasted for the Kansas City metro area on Wednesday resulted in a change to the Big 12 schedule for the Big 12 Soccer Championship.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NCAA...

Kansas to play Indiana in 2027 Las Vegas neutral site matchup

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas Jayhawks are signed up for another marquee non-conference matchup later this decade.

Kansas City Chiefs

New England Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche (55) reacts during the second half of an NFL...

Chiefs acquire pass rusher Josh Uche from Patriots for 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Uche was a second-round pick of the Patriots in 2020 and has 20 1/2 sacks over parts of five seasons.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) spikes the ball in front of teammate Deandre...

Mahomes passes for 262 yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 27-20 to improve to 7-0

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs (7-0) extended their winning streak to 13 games, including the playoffs.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez reacts after hitting a two-RBI double during the second...

Top Honors: Salvador Perez ‘2024 Roberto Clemente Award’ recipient

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Catcher and Captain of the Kansas City Royals Salvador Perez has been named the 2024 recipient of Baseball’s most prestigious individual player honor.
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Sports

KU vs. K-State Sunflower Showdown Nov. 18, 2023

Kansas heads to No. 16 K-State with the hope of ending a 15-game losing streak in the series

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 2:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Wildcats’ winning streak is up to 15 games heading into Saturday night’s matchup.

Kansas City Chiefs

Tennessee Titans' DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Jaylon Jones...

Chiefs’ Andy Reid says newly acquired WR DeAndre Hopkins will ‘probably’ play Sunday against Raiders

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins would “probably” play in Sunday’s game in Las Vegas.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

Matchups around high school football as regular season winds down

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The high school football regular season is winding down on both sides of the state line.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

This week's Hy-Vee High School Team of the Week is the Blue Springs South Jaguars.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week: Blue Springs South Jaguars

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
This week’s Hy-Vee High School Team of the Week is the Blue Springs South Jaguars.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after a touchdown by Mecole...

Chiefs hope to continue to feel at home when facing the Raiders in Las Vegas

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 11:02 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs made themselves at home when they were in Las Vegas in February for the Super Bowl.

News

City officials in Kansas City, Mo., are hopeful Kansas City could soon be home to a WNBA team.

City leaders express interest in bringing WNBA team to Kansas City as league eyes expansion

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Kansas City hasn’t had a professional basketball team since the 1980s, but that could change in the future.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore warms up for a preseason game against the...

Hopkins arrives for first practice as Chiefs add Skyy Moore to IR with ‘core muscle injury’

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Another Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was added to injured reserve a day after the back-to-back champions added some firepower in their quest for a three-peat.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas head coach Bill Self addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men's...

With similar circumstances, No. 1 Kansas hoping for different results in supersized Big 12

Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Despite similar circumstances, the No. 1 ranked Jayhawks are hoping for a different result this time around.

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins poses for a video during the NCAA college Big 12 men's...

Transfer-laden Wildcats enter year 3 of Tang era with high hopes for Coleman Hawkins

Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Jerome Tang is hoping his third season at K-State more closely resembles his first year than his second in Manhattan.

Kansas City Chiefs

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) smiles on the field before an NFL football...

Chiefs acquire Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins for late-round draft pick

Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 6:10 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn and Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs finalize a trade with the Tennessee Titans - all-pro wide-receiver DeAndre Hopkins is a member of Chiefs Kingdom.

Missouri Tigers

Former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel hugs current quarterback Brady Cook during warmups...

Former Mizzou star Chase Daniel named to 2024 SEC Football Legends class

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A former Missouri star will be honored this December as part of the 2024 SEC Football Legends class.

Sports

The Big 12 hoops season tipped off Monday at the same site it will end.

Big 12 women’s hoops viewership up 111%

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
The Big 12 hoops season tipped off Monday at the same site it will end.

Kansas City Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after scoring as Kansas City...

Chiefs move Watson to IR, re-sign Oladokun to practice squad after Browns sign Zappe

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs made several transactions Tuesday following injuries and a signing that removed a quarterback from the Chiefs roster.

Sporting KC

Sporting KC reveals new kits on Feb. 14, 2024.

Sporting KC partner Pat Curran remembered

Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Sporting Kansas City will honor Curran at Children’s Mercy Park in conjunction with a home match during the 2025 season.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

Blue Valley Northwest offensive lineman Andrew Babalola announced his commitment to Michigan...

Blue Valley Northwest 5-star lineman commits to Michigan

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
One of the highest-rated recruits in recent Kansas City metro high school football history has announced his commitment to one of college football’s most prestigious programs.

Kansas Jayhawks

FILE - Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots as Gonzaga forward Braden Huff (34) defends...

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson named AP Preseason All-American

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Ahead of his second season at Kansas, center Hunter Dickinson has been named a preseason All-American by the Associated Press.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during...

Bryant named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following historic performance

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The senior added three tackles -- and one tackle for loss -- to the first three-interception performance for a Jayhawk since 1958.

Kansas City Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell looks at the scoreboard after throwing an...

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell expected to be out 4-6 weeks with a broken thumb

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Raiders will likely have to start Gardner Minshew against the Chiefs in Week 8.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE

Undefeated Chiefs to be without Watson, Smith-Schuster in Las Vegas

Updated: Oct. 21, 2024 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Chiefs are expected to be down two integral players as the undefeated team prepares to head to Las Vegas for Week 8.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks (21) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass...

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes overcame two interceptions to deliver a few big plays with his feet and the Kansas City Chiefs remained the league’s only undefeated team, beating the San Francisco 49ers 28-18 Sunday in a Super Bowl rematch.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) celebrates with quarterback Patrick...

Edwards-Helaire, Danna inactive ahead of Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl rematch

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs are leaving running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire off the active roster for Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.

Sports

Gary Woodland warms up on the practice range during a practice round in preparation for the...

Gary Woodland with a 65 in Las Vegas is in contention for the first time since brain surgery

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland finished 54 holes of the wind-delayed Shriners Children’s Open knowing he’ll have his best chance at winning since brain surgery more than a year ago.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrates following an NFL football game...

Report: Chiefs WR Juju Smith-Schuster expected to play against 49ers

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Despite a late-week addition to the Kansas City Chiefs injury report, wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch.

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) makes a pass against West Virginia during the first...

Avery Johnson throws for 3 TDs, Kansas State beats West Virginia 45-18 in road Big 12 test

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 6:45 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Johnson threw three touchdown passes in the Wildcats’ 45-18 win over West Virginia.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas running back Devin Neal, right, celebrates with quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) after...

Jalon Daniels, Cobee Bryant lead Kansas past Houston 42-14 for first Big 12 victory

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 6:38 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns, plus one on the ground, as Kansas broke a five-game losing streak.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, left, spins away from Auburn linebacker Austin Keys during...

Brady Cook, hobbled by an injury, rallies No. 19 Mizzou to a 21-17 win over Auburn

Updated: Oct. 20, 2024 at 6:36 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook returned from a midgame trip to the hospital to lead the Tigers to two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a win over Auburn.

Kansas Jayhawks

It’s a tradition unlike any other in college basketball. Friday night, thousands of KU...

KU fans energized for basketball season at Late Night in the Phog

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
It’s a tradition unlike any other in college basketball. Friday night, thousands of KU basketball fans packed into Allen Fieldhouse for Late Night in the Phog.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

FILE

Friday Night Blitz: High school football scores from around KC

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
High school football action is nearing the end of the regular season.

Sports

Among the sea of blue and black at Olathe Northwest football practice, you'll find Megan May.

Olathe teen hopes to inspire girls to play football

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
"That's kind of the reason whyI love playing the sport and refuse to quit, is that I set an example for younger girls and do what's against the status quo.”

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, runs with the ball as New Orleans...

Purdy and Mahomes have undergone a stylistic switch headed into Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl rematch

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs were plenty impressed with Purdy after going up against him in the Super Bowl when he came close to pulling out the win. That’s only been reinforced with his play this season.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

This week’s Hy-Vee Team of the Week is the Olathe Northwest Ravens.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week: Olathe Northwest Ravens

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
This week’s Hy-Vee Team of the Week is the Olathe Northwest Ravens.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) runs toward the end zone for a...

Chiefs list Smith-Schuster as limited during Thursday practice

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The already depleted Kansas City Chiefs receiving core took another hit Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates the game winning touchdown...

Super Bowl loss still stings for the 49ers headed into rematch against the Chiefs

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Eight months later, the pain of losing a second Super Bowl in five seasons to the Kansas City Chiefs has barely subsided for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a rare regular-season rematch.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt celebrates after scoring during the first half of...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt shares how he became comfortable re-signing Kareem Hunt

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
On Tuesday, Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt spoke for the first time on Kareem Hunt’s re-signing.

Sports

KU Allen Fieldhouse renovations are complete, facility will host open house for fans

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
KU fans have something to look forward to with the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse hosting an open house.

News

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes' unique tribute to Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Museum

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Patrick Mahomes and Adidas just dropped a new tennis shoe that honors Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) celebrates after his touchdown with...

Chiefs activate Edwards-Helaire from NFI list

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the 21-day practice window for return for fifth-year running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates his two-run home run with the teammate he drove...

Here’s how Royals players thanked their Kansas City fans after remarkable 2024 season

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 2:56 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Many of the players took to social media to thank the fans for their support throughout the year.

Kansas City Royals

FILE: Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri (22) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt...

Royals get 4 finalists for Gold Glove Awards following 2024 season

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
All four Royals are finalists for the first time.

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie talks to his players during the first half of a...

K-State women's basketball enters preseason rankings at No. 13

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Joseph Robben
K-State women’s basketball will enter the 2024-25 season ranked 13th among the preseason Associated Press (AP) women’s basketball top-25.
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