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Self, KU find themselves in uncharted territory entering final few weeks of season

Entering the final week of January, the Kansas Jayhawks are staring at a stretch run in which they could be a nonfactor in the Big 12 race.

Chiefs bring back core group in effort to defend Super Bowl title

The Kansas City Chiefs kept their core in tact and began the defense of their Super Bowl title largely with the same group of players that had won it.

With all eyes on offense, it could be defense that decides Super Bowl

With Patrick Mahomes and company on one side and Tom Brady and Tampa Bay’s attack on the other, expecting either defense to be dominant appears like folly.

MLS extends negotiating deadline to Feb. 4, warns of lockout without new deal

MLS has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing CBA until Feb. 4 and warned it is prepared to lock out players without a deal.

No. 15 Kansas snaps three-game skid with 59-51 win over TCU

David McCormack scored 15 points, and No. 15 Kansas slogged its way to a 59-51 victory over TCU on Thursday night to snap a rare three-game skid.

101 Awards' 51st Annual Salute to Professional Football to be held virtually on March 6

The 51st annual 101 Awards ceremony will be held virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Chiefs' Bieniemy passed over again during annual coaching carousel

After interviewing for six openings, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was passed over again during the annual coaching carousel.

Hoping to avoid a lockout, MLSPA proposes extending CBA through 2026

The Major League Soccer Players Association has proposed extending the current collective bargaining agreement with the league through the 2026 season.

Chiefs looking to end NFL's long repeat drought against the last QB to pull off the feat

On Feb. 7, the Kansas City Chiefs will be the latest franchise to attempt winning successive Super Bowls when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Chiefs' strict adherence to COVID protocols proved to be crucial in return to Super Bowl

Ultimately, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the Super Bowl in part because they figured out how to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as well as anybody.

K-State suffers eighth straight loss, 107-59 to Baylor

Davion Mitchell made seven 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 31 points and No. 2 Baylor got another lopsided victory over Kansas State, 107-59.

Super Bowl coaches are up there in years, but not near finish line yet

There’s no retirement age in the NFL, and that’s good for Kansas City and Tampa Bay. Andy Reid and Bruce Arians are two of the league’s five oldest coaches.

Longtime Royals minor league coach Ron Johnson dies at 64

Ron Johnson, who coached in the Kansas City Royals system for 14 seasons, died on Tuesday at 64.

Absence of NFL combine raises importance of Senior Bowl for teams, prospects

The importance of Senior Bowl for senior NFL prospects is magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic with no NFL draft combine this year.

Reid's patience in struggling players (read: Hardman) pays off again

Mecole Hardman’s muffed punt was not the first time that Chiefs coach Andy Reid has stuck with a struggling player, getting him right back in the game.

Feilhaber returns to Sporting KC in technical staff role

Benny Feilhaber, a longtime midfielder and MLS All-Star for Sporting Kansas City and other clubs, retired as a player last March.

Scary thought for Bucs: Chiefs still have much room for improvement

The Kansas City Chiefs made a number of glaring mistakes in the AFC title game, yet still routed the Buffalo Bills 38-24.

MLS season to run from April 3 openers through Dec. 11 title game

Major League Soccer will open the next season April 3 and conclude with the MLS Cup title game Dec. 11. Teams can start preseason camps Feb. 22.

Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training due to high COVID rate in Arizona

The Cactus League and Arizona community leaders have asked Major League Baseball to delay the start of spring training because of coronavirus concerns.

Biggest obstacle to Chiefs' second straight title is last guy to pull it off

The Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win Super Bowl 55, but they’ll have to get past Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady to do it.

Brady, Mahomes set to face off in a Super Bowl that will feel markedly different

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tom Brady will face off in a Super Bowl that will feel markedly different.

In the shadow of dominant offense, Chiefs' defense again delivers against Bills

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills led the AFC in scoring until they ran into a defensive coordinator known for shutting down high-scoring offenses.

Chiefs clinch second straight Super Bowl berth with 38-24 win over Bills

Patrick Mahomes sliced up Buffalo’s secondary with ruthless efficiency Sunday night, helping the Kansas City Chiefs roll to a 38-24 victory over the Bills.

Chiefs get Edwards-Helaire back, will be without Bell and Watkins against Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire for their AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

No. 14 West Virginia downs Kansas State 69-47

No. 14 West Virginia beat Kansas State 69-47 on Saturday in the Mountaineers’ first game in two weeks because of COVID-19 protocols..

No. 9 Jayhawks drop third straight with 75-68 loss to Sooners

Oklahoma beat No. 9 Kansas 75-68 Saturday for its second victory this month over a top-10 opponent.

Royals manager Matheny's 2021 coaching staff adds Kuntz, Peña Jr.

Rusty Kuntz and Tony Peña Jr. will be the “new guys” on manager Mike Matheny’s 2021 coaching staff.

Chiefs, Bills defensive coordinators bring head coaching chops to title game

Both teams playing in the AFC title game have a defensive coordinator who flopped as a head coach but who excels as a lieutenant.

Mahomes clears concussion protocol, will start in AFC title game

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be under center when Kansas City plays the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Chiefs and Bills both have big offenses, overlooked defenses

Matchup analysis of Kansas City Chiefs-Buffalo Bills AFC title game