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Four economists say the state relied on exaggerated numbers to make the Kansas City Chiefs deal, the largest public subsidy of a stadium in American history, look better. State officials say football teams bring in real value as millions flock to the stadium projects.
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The commission unanimously denied a request from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to ban bets on college athletes and first-half wager point spreads for men's and women's basketball games. However, the issue could be revisited in the future.
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Stadium deals in Kansas and Washington — both involving relocations within the same metropolitan area — have set separate records for taxpayer subsidies to sports teams. That's despite decades of research suggesting stadiums are a wasteful use of limited tax dollars.
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The Chiefs want to build a nearly $1 billion headquarters in Olathe, but the project still needs the city council's approval — because Olathe must chip in a portion of local sales tax revenues to help fund it.
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The country's top figure skaters are going toe to toe for a chance to land a spot in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics next month. Check out the scene from inside one of the country's largest figure skating stages.
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Kansas City and other World Cup host cities are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 tournament. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
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The state of Kansas will likely pay between $3-4 billion in taxpayer money to move the Kansas City Chiefs across state lines. While the new stadium will definitely generate new economic activity, the project's success may depend on local cities participating in the STAR bond district.
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Kansas City's newest sports franchise is a women's softball team: KC Diamonds, part of a new national league designed to elevate elite women's softball. They'll play at Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs, in a season starting June 17.
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Mayor Christal Watson said no decisions have been made on whether Wyandotte County will help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. Some Kansas City, Kansas, residents worry local governments haven't been good stewards of their money.
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The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup, which will include six games in Kansas City, by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.
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Following confirmation of the Kansas City Chiefs' impending move to Wyandotte County, residents on both sides of the state line said they have mixed feelings about the future.
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A major tax incentives package approved Monday by Kansas lawmakers will help the Chiefs build a new $3 billion domed stadium.
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The Current and developers of a $1 billion entertainment and residential district near CPKC Stadium said Friday they'll have "core elements" open before the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament comes to Kansas City.
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Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota introduced a new sales tax proposal on Friday deemed "Operation Save Arrowhead." It comes as Kansas lawmakers prepare to meet Monday to finalize plans to lure the Chiefs across state lines.