The 2020 Championship Superbowl Parade for the Kansas City Chiefs was an event that many have waited for their entire lives. The parade kicked off with a couple of hiccups: from a gentleman losing his pants while climbing a tree to a police chase that ended in the middle of…
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The Kansas City Chiefs enter a new offensive era
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 with the team, along with defensive coordinator Bob Sutton and new offensive coordinator, Eric Bienemy. Despite the recent continuity of the Chiefs coaching staff, the…
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Sports Profile: The Hunt Dynasty has kept the Chiefs in Kansas City
Last Sunday, two football teams played in a big city. One was off of a huge win the previous week, drawing in crowds of thousands. The other had previously filled their stadium, nearly selling out. The story would seem a bit inspirational—albeit a bit boring—if I didn’t include three crucial…
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What should the Chiefs do about Jamaal Charles?
Jamaal Charles will turn 29 in December. He is coming off of his second ACL tear in five years. We are all witnesses to the fact that Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware have proven to be capable players who can help Kansas City win, even in the playoffs. So the question…
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If This Is It: A tribute to Tamba Hali
It’s that time of year. Once again, the Kansas City Chiefs management has to face the Tamba Hali Dilemma: reconfigure his pay and bring him back or let him walk. This year specifically, Hali’s contract has expired, and the front office will need to give him a brand new deal…
Read MoreTime for a new quarterback in Kansas City
I remember the day Kansas City traded for Alex Smith. It came at the price of two second round draft picks, which seemed a little pricey, but I shrugged this off as I, along with every other Chiefs fan, was happy to finally have a competent quarterback (QB) in town.…
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An American game in London
On Nov. 1, the Kansas City Chiefs handed the Detroit Lions a pretty gruesome 45-10 loss. What is newsworthy about this story isn’t the fact that the Chiefs can still win without Jamaal Charles, but rather where the game took place: Wembley Stadium in London, England. Since 2007, the National…
Read MoreNo longer chiefly a football city
The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer the most favored team in Kansas City. We are well on our way to becoming a multi-sport city. When the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 1969, Kansas City (KC) found its first competitive sports team to follow. Through the next decade, Kansas City…
Read MoreWhat’s happened and what’s ahead: the Royals, the Chiefs and Sporting KC
Truman Sports Complex is home to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Photo courtesy of The Kansas City Star http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article333610/City-county-officials-reach-long-term-funding-deal-to-maintain-Truman-Sports-Complex.html The Royals opened the 2015 season with a seven-game winning streak after losing to the San Francisco Giants in the last World Series. After winning these seven games, the team…
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