Greg Echlin
Sports ReporterSports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.
Ever since setting foot on the baseball diamond at Fernwood Park on Chicago's South Side, I've loved the world of sports. After graduating from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, I worked as a TV sports anchor and a radio sportscaster in Salina, Kansas. I moved to Kansas City in 1984 and have been here covering sports ever since. Through the years, I have covered multiple Super Bowls, Final Fours and Major League Baseball's World Series and All-Star games.
With my high metabolism rate, I'm able to enjoy a good meal and stay slim when I'm not running around on the sports scene. I love desserts, even making them. Cheesecakes, pies and parfaits are the most common around the Echlin household.
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The Urban Youth Academy helped plant the team's flag in the Historic 18th and Vine district, but many residents of nearby neighborhoods have only mustered lukewarm acceptance. Will the lack of enthusiasm affect the push for a new downtown ballpark?
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The museum has already secured $1 million for construction of the new building, planned for the intersection of 18th Street and Paseo, from Bank of America. The bulk of funds are expected to come from private financers.
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Ed and Brad Budde both played offensive line for the Chiefs, and were both first round draft picks — a singular achievement in the NFL.
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Kansas City is hosting the NFL Draft for the first time. Fans from across the country are convening at Union Station from April 27-29 for games, concerts and other activities. KCUR put together this guide to the event and what it means for the city.
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For all the talk about a possible Kansas City Chiefs football dynasty, Mike Talamantes' teams at Park University just north of the river are continuing their dominance.
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On Wednesday, Self addressed the heart issue that sidelined him during college basketball’s postseason and said he needs to make some "lifestyle" changes to protect his health and continue leading the University of Kansas men's basketball program.
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Taylor remains one of the franchise's most captivating offensive players. After his career as a player ended, Taylor made Kansas City his permanent home.
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Brooke Littrell 'never met a shot she didn't like.' She could carry Central Missouri in NCAA tourneyGreen City's claim to fame used to be the Hollywood actor who traded livestock there. Now, its known more for being home to one of the best female basketball players in college sports.
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Harrison Butker kicked the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, bringing the championship back to Kansas City for the first time since 2020. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the city will plan to hold a victory parade on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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Trey Smith's college career came to a frightening halt during his sophomore year at the University of Tennessee, when doctors found multiple blood clots his lungs.