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White officer who fatally shot Black man shouldn't have been in his backyard, judge rules in suit
A federal judge has partially sided with the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by a now-imprisoned white Kansas City, Missouri, police detective, ruling that the officer should not have entered the man's backyard. U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips ruled Wednesday that Eric...
After two straight wins on final play, unbeaten Chiefs take on revitalized Falcons
Kansas City (2-0) at Atlanta (1-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2 Series record: Chiefs lead 7-3. Against the spread: Falcons 1-1, Chiefs 1-1. Last meeting: Chiefs defeated Falcons 17-14 at...
Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each score 2 goals, Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-1
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each scored two goals Wednesday night to help Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1. Pulido beat goalkeeper Zack Steffen with a rolling shot from the top of the penalty area to give Sporting KC a 1-0 lead in the...
Chiefs hope to have Kareem Hunt active in the next couple weeks after losing Isiah Pacheco to injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs hope to have Kareem Hunt on the field in the next couple of weeks, once the veteran running back is able to get up to speed with the offense, and help them absorb the loss of Isiah Pacheco to a potentially season-ending ankle injury. Chiefs coach...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first shortstop with multiple seasons of 30 homers and 30 steals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. became the first shortstop in major league history with multiple seasons of at least 30 homers and 30 steals when the All-Star swiped second base in the first inning of Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers. Witt finished...
Meadows gives Detroit lead with broken-bat single in the 10th, Tigers hold on to beat Royals 3-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Parker Meadows hit a broken-bat single in the 10th inning to give Detroit the lead, moments after Trey Sweeney had been given third base because of a balk, and the Tigers went on to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Tuesday night. Tyler Holton (7-1) retired...
The Chiefs are signing former star Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, an AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are signing Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, reuniting with a running back who first achieved stardom with them before video of him assaulting a woman led to his release, a person familiar with their decision told The Associated Press. The...
NASCAR Cup playoffs to run under the lights at Bristol bullring; F1 preps for streets of Singapore
All Times Eastern NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Site: Bristol, Tennessee. Schedule: Friday, practice, 4 p.m.; qualifying, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m. (USA Network) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway. ...
Cult leaders convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour days without pay
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Six members of a Kansas-based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house children in overcrowded, rodent-infested facilities and force them to work up to 16 hours a day without pay while subjecting them to beatings and other abuse. The defendants were...
Keith hits 2-run homer as Tigers overcome Witt's grand slam and rally for 7-6 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Colt Keith hit a two-run homer, Matt Vierling had three hits while driving in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Monday night in a crucial game for their playoff hopes. ...
