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The Outlaws, Kansas City’s new professional bull riding team, made their hometown debut this weekend. For one Kansas rider on the team, the local event was the most exciting of the season.

Former Kansas City Chiefs Coach Dick Vermeil will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, 17 years after leaving the city. Plus, a Kansas City comic company is making space for Black and brown characters in manga.

The former Kansas City Chiefs head coach will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Seventeen years after leaving the franchise, his time in Kansas City is still making an impact.

Golden State Warriors player development coach Kris Weems is proud of his Kansas City, Kansas, roots.

The Kansas City coach under the biggest spotlight right now is not Andy Reid of the Chiefs, or Mike Matheny of the Royals. It’s the coach of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.

FIFA selects Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium from among 22 finalists to host World Cup games in 2026.

The Royals have not made the playoffs since their magical World Series run in 2015. After years of struggling, the Royals now possess the single worst record in baseball at 18-37.

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year opened the path for college athletes to sell their name, image and likeness. The NCAA, universities, boosters and players are still sorting out what this means, but the college game has already been transformed.

For three years, Missouri Republicans have attempted to pass legislation prohibiting trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. Parents say their children just want to play sports with their friends, and the measure would "codify into law discrimination against trans youth."

Dionnah Jackson-Durrett signed a three-year deal worth at least $1.035 million.

The Democratic governor also vetoed bills that would raise the barrier to eligibility for food stamps and broaden COVID-19 lawsuit immunity for health providers.

Despite a lockout and shortened spring training, the Royals' players, front office and workers are ready to welcome fans back to Kauffman Stadium for a season opener with no pandemic restrictions.