Kansas City Chiefs

Tom Masterson, the Springfield Public Schools executive director of elementary learning, is heading to New Orleans with his wife for a free Super Bowl trip and a chance to win NFL Fan of the Year.

KCUR's Up To Date caught up with legendary Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil, who coached the Chiefs and Eagles, before Sunday's big game. Plus, we'll hear how one local couple plans to stay civil during the Super Bowl, despite rooting for opposite teams.

A politically-connected trade group donated $24,000 to a nonprofit that paid for Mayor Quinton Lucas, an aide and security personnel to travel to Phoenix for the 2023 Super Bowl. This year, the Mayors Corps of Progress for a Greater Kansas City is once again footing the bill.

It’s a big difference from past Super Bowls in New Orleans, but fans say they appreciate it. One Kansas City fans says he reconsidered coming after the New Year's Day truck attack, but didn't want his family to miss out.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, now an international star thanks to Taylor Swift, will once again be in the spotlight on Super Bowl Sunday. Plus: KCUR and its NPR sister station in Philadelphia have our own bet on the big game — find out what's at stake.

Adan Manzano's death is still under investigation, but one woman was arrested after using his credit cards at local stores. Manzano was the sports anchor and reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports.

Had things gone a different way, Chiefs fans could have been rooting for the world-champion Kansas City Mules this Super Bowl — or perhaps the Kansas City Texans. In a special episode, we're exploring how this controversial name first came to be.

As the Chiefs push for their third straight Super Bowl title, NPR member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia both believe our team has what it takes to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. And now, there's barbecue on the line.

Looking for the best watch parties for Super Bowl 59 in Kansas City? Here’s everything you need to know about catching the big game, from bars to home cable and streaming options. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 9.

As Kansas City celebrates the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the team name, logo, and some problematic fan customs like the “tomahawk chop” are once again being broadcast worldwide. But where did it all start, and how did the team avoid becoming the Kansas City Texans?

Super Bowl LIX will likely be the last time Missouri bettors will need to visit Kansas to place a bet on the hometown Kansas City Chiefs to win the big game. Sports betting is expected to launch in Missouri later this year.

Wagers, contests, and collaborations between the City of Brotherly Love and the City of Fountains are blowing up the internet once again. Museums, zoos, restaurants, libraries, animal shelters, and more in Kansas City are all betting on the home team — and hoping for a “three-peat.”