football

Chiefs Linebacker Kills Girlfriend, Self

Laura Ziegler — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:30:09 +0000

Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend multiple times around 8 a.m. Saturday, drove to the team's training facility, thanked coaches for supporting him, walked away and shot himself in the head, police said.

A Fan's Notes: Misplaced Cheers?

Victor Wishna and Beth Lipoff — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:15:13 +0000

When the bad news is about the fans instead of the game, you know things just aren’t right.

Commentator Victor Wishna has more with this month’s installment of “A Fan’s Notes.”

After Uproar, No Signal That NFL Refs Will Be Back Soon

Mark Memmott — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:43:00 +0000

Though the nation's football fans — from President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to the average couch quarterback — are begging the two sides to settle their contract dispute so that regular NFL referees can come back to work, there seems to be no clear reason to think that's going to happen in time for this week's games.

Pardon the Interruption co-host Tony Kornheiser is convinced that Monday

Rejoice! KC Has An Incredible Football Team

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:27:13 +0000

With All Star weekend ahead, Kansas City has gone baseball crazy. And, why not? It’s not like we have a decent football team anymore... oh, but we do. Meet the KC Tribe.

A Fan's Notes: It's Just A ~Draft~

Stephen Steigman and Victor Wishna — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

One of the most anticipated and widely watched sporting events of the year is happening right now—and it isn’t a championship game or a playoff series or a competition of any kind.

Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played & Games Are Won

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske, Kathleen Pointer and Danie Alexander — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:51:07 +0000

The final dance of this year’s college basketball season is tonight. Fans everywhere are counting on their team to pull off the big win in New Orleans.

But will the best team win? Monday on Up to Date: a conversation about the hidden forces that shape how basketball, baseball, football and hockey games are played, won and lost.

Chiefs: Dysfunctional On The Field...And At The Office?

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:56 +0000

According to a Kansas City Star article by sportswriter Kent Babb, "secrecy, intimidation, fear and a watchful eye have become hallmarks of working for the Chiefs."

A Fan's Notes: O, Romeo!

Victor Wishna and Stephen Steigman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:44:36 +0000

Writer and sports commentator Victor Wishna greeted this week's news of the Kansas City Chiefs' interim-become-permanent coach the way many others did: with a tribute to The Bard of Avon.

Haley Out, Effective Immediately

Greg Echlin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:51:47 +0000

The 37-10 blowout loss on Sunday to the New York Jets sealed Todd Haley's fate with the Kansas City Chiefs. Late Monday morning, they announced that Haley was out.

MU Moves Up in Football Rankings

Greg Echlin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:09:17 +0000

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Columbia, MO – After its Saturday night victory over Oklahoma, the University of Missouri football team moved up in the football rankings.

Tribute Paid to Sports Announcer Bill Grigsby

Greg Echlin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:48:06 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – After a victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0 this season. The final score was 31-10. Before the game, the Chiefs paid tribute to Bill Grigsby, who retired this year after 62 years in broadcasting. KCUR's Greg Echlin has more.