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Chiefs love veteran backups for Patrick Mahomes. They may have their best yet in Carson Wentz
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Nick Foles still remembers when he was launching his new apparel company with retired punter Pat O'Donnell, and they decided to send some “Dad SZN” merch to some of their old pals in various locker rooms. The package he sent to...
Drake blows 20-point lead, beats K-State on Stirtz 3-pointer in overtime 73-70
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored eight of his 22 points in overtime including the game-winner with 3.4 seconds left to give undefeated Drake a 73-70 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night after blowing a 20-point lead. Mitch Mascari tied a career high with eight...
City switcher: Clay Holmes confident and excited about move from bullpen to rotation with NY Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — After spending six years in the bullpen, Clay Holmes is confident he can become an effective starting pitcher and he's excited about the change. He also was optimistic his move across town to the New York Mets might even send a positive signal to a certain superstar...
Royals agree with RHP Kyle Wright on $1.8 million 1-year contract to avoid salary arbitration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Wright and the Kansas City Royals agreed Tuesday to a $1.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Wright will make the same salary he did last season, which he spent recovering from shoulder surgery. The Royals knew he...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play against Texans on Saturday despite his high-ankle sprain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday, unless his ailing ankle puts the two-time MVP in such a precarious position that he can't protect himself or he “puts the football team in a bad position.” Mahomes...
Kansas State takes on Drake
Drake Bulldogs (9-0, 1-0 MVC) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (6-3) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Drake and Kansas State square off at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City,...
Chargers are reeling after loss to Bucs with important showdown with Broncos on deck
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Playoff-contending teams would like to be rolling into the final three games of the regular season. Instead, the Los Angeles Chargers are reeling after Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and with a short turnaround before what could be its...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for Houston remains unclear, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high-ankle sprain, additional testing confirmed, and his status for this week's game against Houston remains in question, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the...
Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt. That moment may have arrived
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Many of the decisions that the Kansas City Chiefs have made over the years have been with this exact situation in mind: Their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, gets hurt and they could need to win a couple of games without him. Whereas the Chiefs once...
Nebraska will play Cincinnati in 2025 season opener at KC's Arrowhead Stadium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nebraska will play its 2025 season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, the schools and the Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday. The game is set for Aug. 28, a Thursday. Kickoff time will be announced later. The game originally was scheduled for...
