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Here’s a Look at the Chiefs Initial 53-Man Roster

Monday, August 31

The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed down their roster to 53 players on Sunday in anticipation of the upcoming season. Here's the initial 53-man roster (sorted alphabetically), but keep in mind, things can still change in the coming days, particularly as waiver claims are processed. Quarterback... Read More.

Chiefs and Seahawks Play to a Draw in Preseason Finale

Monday, August 31

The Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks wrapped up the preseason with a tie on Friday night in a game that came down to the final seconds. Knotted up at nine points apiece, Seahawks' kicker Jason Myers pushed a potential game-winning, 52-yard field goal to... Read More.

Kansas Football Names its Starting Quarterback for Week 1

Thursday, August 27

Kansas football has named a starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, a source confirms to 247Sports. Redshirt sophomore Isaiah Marshall gets the nod for the Jayhawks as they enter year six of the Lance Leipold era. Read More.

Royals Take Winning Formula on Road, Hang on For 9th In a Row

Wednesday, August 26

The Royals capped a perfect homestand on Sunday and then took their winning ways on the road. Now they’re the hottest team in baseball. Their 5-3 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night pushed the Royals’ win streak to nine... Read More.

Defending Champs Ellinwood (3A) and Little River (1A DI) are Ranked No. 1 in KVA Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 26

The Ellinwood Eagles, the defending Kansas Class 2A state volleyball champions, are ranked first in Class 2A in the Kansas Volleyball Association preseason poll released on Wednesday. Hillsboro, Moundridge, Inman and Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian are ranked sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th. Little River, winners of four... Read More.

Chiefs Fall to Buccaneers, 16-15, in Preseason Matchup

Monday, August 24

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-15, as the preseason rolled along on Saturday night. Kansas City took an early lead and held it for much of the game courtesy of an outstanding defensive effort that held Tampa Bay scoreless until... Read More.

Garcia Likely Headed Back to IL After MRI Reveals Hamstring Strain

Friday, August 21

KANSAS CITY — Maikel Garcia just returned from the injured list on Monday after missing 46 games with a left hand muscle strain. Now, it appears he’s headed back to the IL with another injury. As Garcia rounded third base in the bottom... Read More.

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.

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.