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Since 2018, four college and one high school linemen have died in Kansas from heat-related illnesses. So far this summer, high school linemen in Arkansas and Louisiana have been severely sickened by exertional heat stroke.

Capitalizing on the World Cup, the Kansas City Indian Center put out even more billboards this year calling on the Kansas City Chiefs to change their name and stop stereotypical practices like the “tomahawk chop.” Activists argue that the move to a new stadium is the perfect opportunity to address the longstanding complaints.

Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs' Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy, is reportedly in stable condition after being shot multiple times at the family’s home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday night. The couple’s 27-year-old son has been charged and is being held in the county detention center.

The Kansas City Chiefs' newly released renderings for the $3 billion stadium include a fully enclosed domed roof, 20,000 parking spots for tailgating and a space designed “to maximize crowd noise."

Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.

The star wide receiver served his sentence at the Dallas County Jail after violating his probation. Rice pleaded guilty last July to two felonies connected to a high-speed crash in a Dallas that injured four people, and then later violated his probation.

A state lawmaker said the Unified Government’s ordinance to support the Chiefs deal exerts too much power over Kansas negotiations. County leaders believe he’s mistaken.

The Tigers' star running back suffered a gunshot wound early Sunday, underwent surgery and is in stable condition.

Girls flag football is labeled as an emerging sport in Missouri high schools. By the 2027-28 school year, the sport could be fully accredited.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as an official sport, giving teams more opportunities for competitions, funding — and recognition.

The Chiefs' star tight end delayed his rumored retirement with a one-year deal to return in the works, as the team also picks up this year's Super Bowl MVP from Seattle.

Public ownership of the new Chiefs stadium would shield bonds for the project from the federal income tax.