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Charlie Riedel/APKansas City and other World Cup host cities must provide stadium infrastructure, transportation, security, even medical support — with little help from FIFA, despite sky-high ticket prices. And the recent federal funding drama shows that "local pride" may not be enough to pay the bills. -
University of KansasThe unscientific straw poll found almost 80% of 2,000 respondents have no confidence in Chancellor Doug Girod and CFO Jeff DeWitt.
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Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out. -
A new report finds that states with legalized sports betting aren’t doing enough to protect people from gambling trouble. -
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. -
If “hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup” were a sport in and of itself, these past few months have shown that perhaps Kansas City wants this more than other cities. Plus: Federal funding woes and other issues facing the tournament with 100 days to go. -
Will Iran compete? Will violence in Mexico flare up? And what about funding for host cities in the U.S.? With only 100 days left before it beings, the 2026 World Cup in North America is facing a lot of uncertainty. -
For years, KU Athletics transferred money to the rest of the university. Now, with a projected $15 million deficit this fiscal year, that payment is gone. -
Many of the area’s faith communities are making detailed plans to ensure that everyone has religious support while they’re here. Large congregations are also working on unique ways to connect with the World Cup. -
The national governing body for gymnastics said it made the unusual move to terminate GAGE's membership because of allegations that coaches were not complying with the terms of their suspensions tied to claims of abuse. -
The money will help Kansas City pay for police overtime, buy more cruisers and put ambassadors on public transit ahead of this summer's World Cup. Kansas City will host six matches, and the metro will be the base camp for four teams. -
The city of Lawrence, Kansas, and the University of Kansas will host Algeria’s national team at Rock Chalk Park, on KU’s campus. Kansas City emerged as the country's most popular host for World Cup training sites, with all four of its possible locations claimed. -
Even though there are six World Cup games in Kansas City, you can’t simply buy tickets. That would be too easy. And if you weren't randomly selected in FIFA's most recent lottery, you'll have to wait several more months — unless you try your luck in the resale marketplace. -
The lawsuit was filed in Texas by Dacoda Jones, Rice's longtime partner and the mother of their two children. She alleges Rice injured her neck, back and face and caused permanent damage.
