All-Star Game

MLS Picks Livestrong Sporting For All-Star Game

Greg Echlin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:27:09 +0000

For the second straight year, this area will showcase a major all-star event.

All-Star Crowds Tripled Hotel Figures, Boosted Museum Attendance

Steve Bell — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:38:48 +0000

Kansas City got its official report on the All-Star Game Thursday, and it was a positive report.

Kansas City As All-Star Host: How Did We Do?

Greg Echlin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:54:37 +0000

The All-Star game is over. The National League has the home field advantage in the World Series and the New York Mets host the 2013 All-Star game.

A Fan's Notes: The Stars Align In Kansas City

Stephen Steigman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:45:00 +0000

The All-Star Game is known as the Midsummer Classic. But for all the attention it's bringing to their team's hometown, many Royals fans won't be distracted from their dreams of a World Series--and a Fall Classic in Kansas City. Victor Wishna explains, in this All-Star edition of "A Fan's Notes."

Waiting To Become An All-Star

Greg Echlin — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:05:44 +0000

There was a sense of “Finally!” when Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals was named for the first time to the American League All-Star team.

All-Star League Managers Reveal Kansas City Ties

Greg Echlin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:07:44 +0000

While the managers of the American and National Leagues announced their starting lineups on Monday for tomorrow night's All-Star game at Kauffman Stadium, both acknowledged their links to Kansas City.

The All-Star Game Hits Kansas City

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander and Greta Wendelin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:01:12 +0000

The throngs gather at Kauffman Stadium for the biggest summer sporting event, but for many, it's more than just a game.

Celebrity Softball Game Elicits Cheers And Boos

Greg Echlin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:09:13 +0000

At Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, baseball fans got a mix of the young and the old on the diamond. In the Futures game that featured top minor league prospects, the USA team pounded the World team, 17-5.

2012 All-Star Game Stirs Memories Of Home Runs

Greg Echlin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:29:49 +0000

For Monday night's Home Run Derby at Kauffman Stadium, there is certain to be some tape measure jobs.

All-Star Game Festivities Kick Off In Kansas City

Greg Echlin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:44:46 +0000

Kansas City's All-Star festivities officially kicked off Friday morning at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City.

All-Star Ill-Weather Hovers Over Kansas City

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:45:34 +0000

Mayor Sly James went to the Kansas City Emergency Operations Center for a briefing on readiness for the All-Star Game and most immediate interest shifted to the heat wave.

Council Expects 100:1 Return On All-Star Game

Steve Bell — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:07:07 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Kansas City's city council honored the old adage "it takes money to make money" Thursday, voting to pick up the tab for the considerable expenses related to hosting the 2012 All-Star Game, and expecting the city to reap a hundredfold return. KCUR's Steve Bell reports.