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Chiefs to Bring Backyard Sports-Inspired Gameday to Arrowhead Stadium for Preseason Matchup Against Seattle

Thursday, August 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will bring the beloved world of Backyard Sports to Arrowhead Stadium when the club hosts the Seattle Seahawks during the 2026 preseason finale on Friday, August 28. The gameday thematic will spotlight Backyard Football, integrating the iconic football title's characters... Read More.

Royals Option Struggling Erceg to Triple-A Omaha for Reset; Duran Called Up

Wednesday, August 19

KANSAS CITY – In a move that would have once been hard to imagine but seemed likelier recently with each outing, the Royals optioned Lucas Erceg to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, sending the reliever down for a reset amid a season of struggles. The... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Lands at No. 18 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Wednesday, August 19

A fourth member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Tuesday as quarterback Patrick Mahomes checked in at No. 18. Mahomes, who has made the league-wide rankings in each of the last eight years, threw for 3,487 yards... Read More.

Former Claflin Football Coach Gregg Webb to be Inducted into KFCA Hall of Fame

Wednesday, August 19

Gregg Webb, the football coach at the Claflin High School from 1987-2001 and who led the Wildcats to five state titles and four second-place finishes, will be inducted into the Kansas Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Webb and 10 other coaches will be inducted... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Greta Showalter

Wednesday, August 19

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Greta Showalter, upcoming senior at Lyons High School this year, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Showalter was named to the Elite 8 during the Kansas Shrine Bowl Cheer... Read More.

2027 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced

Tuesday, August 18

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the selection of Randall Zimmerman, Junction City High School, and Andrew Gantenbein, Osage City High School, to serve as the head coaches for the 54th Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 26, 2027. The head coaches are selected from the group... Read More.

Sports in Kansas 2026 Class 2A Football Team to Watch: Ellsworth Bearcats

Saturday, August 15

The 2026 Ellsworth High School football team returns six starters on offense and six on defense following a 5-4 season in 2025. Head coach Josh Homolka enters his 10th season at Ellsworth with a 44-40 record, continuing to build a program that can compete in... Read More.

Ty Simpson Throws 2 TD Passes, Rallies Rams past Chiefs

Saturday, August 15

Kansas City, Mo. - Rookie running back Emmett Johnson led the Chiefs in rushing with 59 yards over 12 attempts, while seventh-round pick rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 13 of 19 passes for 98 yards. Second-year tight end Jake Briningstool led Chiefs receivers with... Read More.

Important Fan Information for Saturday’s Preseason Game at Arrowhead Stadium

Thursday, August 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Rams on August 15 at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Saturday's game below. Chiefs Charity Game and Junior Chiefs Cheerleaders Recognized as the top philanthropic game of its type... Read More.

K-State WBB Signs Osazuwa to 2026-27 Roster

Thursday, August 13

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as forward Cristina Osazuwa from Italy has signed with the Wildcats. "Cristina gives us a power forward that is versatile enough to play away... Read More.

Watson Named to KCAC Football Bissell Division Preseason Team

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2026 KCAC Football Franklin "Gene" Bissell Division Preseason Team, as voted on by the division's head coaches. McPherson College leads the division with 12 players being named to the preseason all-division team, followed... Read More.

Royals Add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Right-hander Read More.