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Author: Taylor Tummons

The Kansas City Chiefs enter a new offensive era

7 September 2018
Taylor Tummons
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The Kansas City Chiefs begin their regular season campaign this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Head coach Andy Reid is entering his sixth season…

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“More Life” has bangers but no new ideas

14 April 2017
Taylor Tummons
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“More Life” was pretty cool. Like I enjoyed it, and it’s something nice to bump in the car, but Drake certainly didn’t give us much…

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US wins first World Baseball Classic Title

7 April 2017
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Every four years, the nations of the world gather to compete on the baseball diamond. Much like the World Cup, the World Baseball Classic (WBC)…

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Thanks Jamaal: Bidding farewell to the Chiefs’ all-time leading rusher

3 March 2017
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It may have seemed inevitable, but it finally happened. After a couple of injury-riddled seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that they had released…

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Opinion: Meryl Streep should stick to movies, and away from sports

3 February 2017
Taylor Tummons
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Respected figures in the U.S., such as actors, scientists, athletes, musicians, etc all play an important role in progress. Given their platform and the number…

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Remembering Arnold Palmer, the businessman

2 December 2016
Taylor Tummons
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When Arnold Palmer died in September, the major media outlets lit up with coverage commemorating the golf legend. ESPN reminded us all of the major…

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Jewell Football gains some momentum going into next season

11 November 2016
Taylor Tummons
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The William Jewell College football team recently ended their 2016 season, finishing 1-9. Although the team did not find much success throughout the season, the…

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Cross Country perseveres through injuries and gains valuable experience

4 November 2016
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The William Jewell College women’s and men’s cross country teams recently wrapped up their season. The team experienced some challenges, as well as some triumphs.…

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As sport has become religion, its gods have gotten stronger

28 October 2016
Taylor Tummons
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It seems like athletes are continually getting bigger, faster and stronger. Every time the Olympics roll around, plenty of records that seemed unbreakable are broken. And…

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