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Canceled pro days, combine make road tougher for NFL hopefuls from HBCUs

HBCU players were counting on their pro days and the first HBCU combine to help get much-needed attention from NFL scouts.

#WorkingFromHome: NFL to conduct draft with virtual format

The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.

Kelce, Hill among Chiefs on NFL All-Decade Team

The 2010s NFL All-Decade Team was announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Vermes hopes for full season as MLS 25th anniversary remains quiet milestone

Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes is cautiously optimistic that Major League Soccer can still play a full season.

MLS extends training moratorium through April 24

Major League Soccer has extended its training moratorium through April 24 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Andy Reid plotting Chiefs' Super Bowl defense from his basement

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he mulls how to defend a championship.

Shortened MLB season likely to feature expanded rosters

There is talk of MLB teams being allowed to carry as many as 30 players following the shutdown caused by the new coronavirus.

Kansas' Udoka Azubuike named a finalist for Wooden Award

Kansas’ Udoka Azubuike was named a finalist for the 2019-20 John R. Wooden Award as the nation’s top college basketball player.

MLS executives will take pay cuts during coronavirus stoppage

Major League Soccer plans to cut the pay of some executives and front office personnel while the season is on hold.

First MLS player tests positive for coronavirus

A player for the Philadelphia Union has tested positive for coronavirus, marking MLS’ first case of the virus.

In the 2020 draft, NFL teams better hope the tape doesn't lie

NFL teams are having to rely more heavily on game film of college prospects as they prepare for the draft amid the coronavirus pandemic.

MLB teams will have to embrace creative pitching strategies whenever season begins

Even with players likely to have some time to get ready, MLB teams will have to be creative with how they handle starting pitchers when baseball returns.

NFL team owners vote to expand playoffs from 12 to 14 teams

NFL team owners voted Tuesday to expand the playoffs by one team in each conference, for a total of 14, next season.

Weber adds former Wildcats player Southwell to K-State staff

Kansas State brought back former player Shane Southwell as an assistant basketball coach Tuesday, rounding out Bruce Weber’s Wildcats staff.

Join FSKC, Sinclair Cares and The Salvation Army in supporting COVID-19 relief efforts

Sinclair Cares/Your Neighbor Needs You: Help your neighbors who have been economically impacted by the national COVID-19 crisis.

Chiefs bring back Demarcus Robinson on one-year deal

The Chiefs and WR Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the Super Bowl champs keep their top four receivers under contract.

Live tweeting replays of college hoops games helps fill void

Coaches and players involved in classic games are adding insight and a dash of humor by live tweeting the replay action.

New Royals owner's first Opening Day is time to focus on 'the greater good'

This was supposed to be the first Opening Day for the Kansas City Royals under new owner John Sherman.

NFL orders closing of all team facilities for two weeks

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has instructed the 32 teams to close their facilities to all but a select few employees by 6 p.m. Wednesday.

KU accuses massage therapist of misconduct with women athletes

A massage therapist charged with a sex crime involving a girl also engaged in inappropriate behavior toward at least six female athletes at Kansas.

K-State assistant Brad Korn hired as head coach at Southeast Missouri State

Southeast Missouri State hired Kansas State assistant Brad Korn as its new basketball coach Monday.

NFL players searching for ways to stay in shape with training facilities shut down

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, NFL players are trying to find ways to stay in shape while social distancing and self-isolating.

Chiefs add secondary depth, sign CB Antonio Hamilton to one-year deal

The Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Giants cornerback Antonio Hamilton on Friday.

Stefen Wisniewski signs as free agent with Steelers

The Steelers agreed to terms with Kansas City Chiefs guard Stefen Wisniewski, bringing the Pittsburgh native home on a two-year deal.

NFL free agency goes on despite coronavirus, but it's far from business as usual

The NFL has joined most of the rest of the country in full work-from-home mode, turning signings and trades into tests of patience and technology.

March Madness memories: Farokhmanesh, Chalmers and more

With no March Madness, basketball fans can only reflect on the big games, shots and moments that define this time of year.

Upon further review: NFL allows teams to announce signings, trades

The NFL has changed course and is allowing teams to announce agreements they have reached with free agents as well as trades.

MLS extends suspension of play until at least May 10

Major League Soccer is targeting a May 10 return to play and will consider pushing back its championship game by a month into December.

Chiefs focused on freeing up cap space as free agency gets underway

The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency as they focused on creating more salary cap space.

Jayhawks finish season No. 1 in AP Top 25

The Kansas Jayhawks received 63 of 65 first-place votes from a national media panel in balloting released Wednesday.