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The St. Louis Blues named Drew Bannister head coach, signing him to a 2-year-deal. He has been the team’s interim leader for half a season.
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Bally Sports Midwest went dark for Comcast Xfinity customers on May 1. A reporter on the story says the dispute is just “the head of the snake” when it comes to Major League Baseball and television rights.
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Kansas City Police report that three people are in custody after a shooting west of Union Station near the parking garage, which occurred during Wednesday's Chiefs victory rally. One person is dead and at least 22 were injured, not including those hurt in the rush to leave the area.
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The Kansas City Chiefs trailed the San Francisco 49ers at halftime, but rallied to score 13 unanswered points and finished regulation tied at 19.
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Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.
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If the Kansas City Chiefs win, it would be the first time a team won back-to-back Super Bowl championships since the New England Patriots in 2003 and ‘04.
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Swift's popularity is being twisted into a threat by a contingent of far-right, Donald Trump-supporting conservatives. "Is Swift a front for a covert political agenda?" asked a Fox News host.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will make their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years after upsetting the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10, at the AFC Championship in Baltimore.
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A coalition that includes the St. Louis Cardinals, City SC, and Blues — and funded by two sports betting platforms — is launching an initiative campaign to put sports gambling on this year’s ballot. Team owners say that efforts to persuade Missouri lawmakers have been futile.
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Voting is open until Feb. 2 — the top ideas will get additional research and vetting by staff of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.
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Lindenwood University announced the elimination of 10 athletics programs and nine coaching positions after joining the Ohio Valley Conference in February 2022.
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Lifelong martial artist David Muhammad has used a background in karate to launch his kickboxing practice onto the global stage. The two disciplines have fed his thirst for competitive combat, and helped him build a diverse community in south Kansas City.