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MLB introduces robo-umps… sort of

6 October 2025
Ethan Naber
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This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published on Oct. 6, 2025. On Sep. 23, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced…

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The State of Kansas City Sports

2 May 2025
Ethan Naber
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Photo by Briana Tozour via Uplash. If you’re looking for a good sports city and atmosphere, Kansas City is your place to be. It’s host…

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The Kansas City Royals 2023 season preview

31 March 2023
Trent Brink
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As the 2023 Major League Baseball season approaches, Kansas City Royals fans are eager to see what their team has in store. Following their World…

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Outdoor activities for the new season

1 October 2021
Tyler Welch
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Fall has officially begun with its beautiful colors and perfect temperatures. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than fun, friendly and competitive sports?  There…

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Senior Athlete Feature: Connor Morehouse

30 April 2021
Savannah Hawley
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Connor Morehouse, senior data science and math major, began his career at William Jewell College as a physics and math major.  He began as a…

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Royals off to hot start in opening months

23 April 2021
Trent Brink
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The Kansas City Royals’ TV ratings have taken a nosedive since their World Series victory in 2015, and the Kansas City Chiefs benched the Royals…

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The Three Biggest Sports Scandals

20 November 2020
Zachary Dube
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Nothing is more captivating than a fall from grace that happens on a national scale. Humanity is innately drawn to seeing someone lose it all…

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Opinion: What happened to America’s pastime?

6 November 2020
Zachary Dube
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The United States is the hegemon of professional sports. It could be the national powerhouse that is the NFL, the international impact of the NBA…

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2019 World Series recap

8 November 2019
Sydney Bass
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Baseball season has been uneventful for Kansas City, but that doesn’t mean that it has been uneventful for America. The Houston Astros and the Washington…

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