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'Jeopardy!' to movie posters: NFL teams find ways to promote team bonding

When the coronavirus pandemic forced everyone indoors — away from their everyday environments — team building went high-tech.

Royals announce organizational award winners for 2019 season

The Kansas City Royals honored minor league award winners for the 2019 season in a Wednesday ceremony.

NFL GMs, coaches find being homebound provides better work-life balance

NFL general managers and coaches have found working from home to be an enlightening experience.

NCAA gives OK for basketball players to begin work with coaches in July

The NCAA approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with coaches for the first time since the pandemic wiped out March Madness.

Two Kansas State athletes test positive for COVID-19

Kansas State confirmed Tuesday that two student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 out of approximately 120 who have undergone testing.

Sproles, Bishop, Pinkel on 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Darren Sproles, Michael Bishop and Gary Pinkel are among 85 players and coaches from major college football who are up for selection to the college hall.

NFL coaches, players make best of virtual offseason

Some NFL coaches decided their teams had done everything possible until players are allowed to join them inside team headquarters and on the field.

Chiefs' Mahomes, Mathieu to lead club's voter registration drive

Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu have joined with the Chiefs in the beginnings of a voter registration drive ahead of the November elections.

Royals select Texas A&M lefty Asa Lacy with fourth overall pick in MLB Draft

The Kansas City Royals selected Texas A&M left-hander Asa Lacy with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

MLS season to resume with tournament in Orlando starting July 8

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that its season will resume starting July 8 with a tournament in Florida.

Cain, Saberhagen among dozens of top MLB players drafted after fifth round

This year’s baseball draft has been shortened to five rounds, but players drafted much later can and do become major league standouts.

Pandemic expected to bring major changes to fan experience across all sports

As lockdowns are lifted and restrictions eased, sports are finally starting to emerge in the coronavirus pandemic with big changes to the fan experience.

Kansas reaches $2.55 million settlement with former coach Beaty

The University of Kansas announced late Friday it had reached a settlement with former football coach David Beaty.

Deal to restart MLS season leaves some players feeling bitter

The pre-pandemic positive vibes are largely now gone, at least when it comes to the way players feel toward the league and ownership.

Classic MLB All-Star Games to air Sunday nights on FOX Sports Kansas City

Games include a Bo Jackson MVP showcase in 1989, Eric Hosmer winning game MVP honors in 2016 and a 2015 Royals-dominated roster.

MLS allows teams to resume full team training

A day after Major League Soccer and its players agreed to resume the season with a tournament in Florida, MLS says teams may resume training.

NFL allows coaches to return to team facilities Friday

Coaches will be allowed to return to NFL team facilities beginning Friday as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.

MLS players approve new CBA, allowing for return to play this summer

Major League Soccer players have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that will allow the league to return this summer with a tournament in Florida.

NFL to teams: Hold training camps at home

All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis: Show will go on in NFL because so many want it to

Call it support. Call it pressure. However you describe it, the NFL will get it regarding playing games on schedule.

Some MLS players skip voluntary workouts as tensions grow between league, MLSPA

Players from several MLS teams skipped voluntary workouts Monday after the league and the players’ association hit an impasse on a labor agreement.

MLS players agree to salary cuts and potential Orlando-based tournament

The proposal, made public by the union Sunday night, will now be sent to back to the league for approval by team owners.

Future of fans' stadium experience to be drastically different amid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic that brought sports to a standstill for months has everyone wondering what games will be like when spectators are finally allowed back.

MLB teams release hundreds of minor leaguers — but not the Royals

Kansas City GM Dayton Moore said the Royals will not release any minor leaguers amid the pandemic and will continue providing $400 per week allowances.

Royals move to Delaware (in just a legal sense)

The Kansas City Royals changed their legal home from Missouri to Delaware last fall during the process of the team’s sale.

NFL owners table onside kick alternative proposal, will expand video replay testing in preseason

NFL owners tabled a proposal for an alternative to the onside kick with a fourth-and-15 play and approved preseason testing of expanded use of video replay.

Kansas athletic department announces across-the-board pay cuts and furloughs

The athletic department at the University of Kansas has told donors it will make across-the-board pay cuts and furloughs as it faces a budget shortfall.

AP source: NFL drops proposal to add booth official

The NFL has tabled a proposal for a booth official who would aid calls by using a video feed, according to an AP source.

NFL potential rule changes include new 'booth umpire,' onside kick alternative

The NFL is considering adding a “booth umpire” and a senior technology adviser to the referee to assist the officiating crew.

Testing, social distancing among challenges NFL faces in reopening

The NFL is taking baby steps toward full reopenings for its teams. In order to maintain leaguewide competitiveness, it has no other choice.