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The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern US
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The plunging polar vortex brought subfreezing temperatures Tuesday to some of the southernmost points of the U.S., threatening to dump snow on parts of Texas and Oklahoma in the coming days and contributing to a power outage in Virginia's capital that made the water unsafe to...
Royals agree with RHP Michael Lorenzen on $7 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because...
Broncos are delighted to be back in the playoffs but they insist their goal wasn't just getting here
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time in eight years and it looks like they've finally found a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, who set several franchise and NFL rookie records. They're relieved but certainly not satisfied. ...
Chiefs should be well rested as they begin pursuit of a record 3rd straight Lombardi Trophy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about the only thing that the Chiefs learned on Sunday in Denver is that their backups are not a playoff-quality team. Their starters? Oh, they know how to win this time of year. While the Chiefs were getting blown out 38-0 by the Broncos...
Mahomes, Kelce watch backups get blown out 38-0 by Broncos, now Chiefs aim for Super Bowl three-peat
DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes spent a chilly Sunday afternoon strolling the sideline in a jacket and sweatpants, with a handwarmer pouch secured around his waist. The Kansas City quarterback was just trying to keep warm on a rare game day off. Next up, the real...
Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season
DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver's eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City...
Kansas City defeats Oral Roberts 90-67
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jamar Brown's 16 points helped Kansas City defeat Oral Roberts 90-67 on Saturday night. Brown also added 11 rebounds for the Kangaroos (10-7, 2-0 Summit League). Jayson Petty, Davontae Hall and Babacar Diallo each added 14 points. The Kangaroos prolonged...
Drivers skid and crash as wintry mix grips central US before moving east
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days. “Winter returned,” said Bob Oravec,...
Chiefs finally depart KC for Denver amid ice storm after 4 hours spent waiting on the tarmac
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs finally departed from Kansas City International Airport for their game in Denver on Saturday after spending about four hours stranded on the tarmac amid an ice storm that blanketed the region ahead of an impending blizzard. The Chiefs tried to...
Oral Roberts visits UMKC following Skipper's 20-point showing
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-9) at UMKC Kangaroos (9-7, 1-0 Summit League) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kangaroos -7.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Oral Roberts visits UMKC after Jackson Skipper scored 20...