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Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill catching on quickly at camp

Tyreek Hill went to the Pro Bowl last year as a return man, but the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping he can do the same this season as a receiver. → Read More

Chiefs hoping to utilize Travis Kelce more in red zone

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has been to two Pro Bowls, but the Chiefs are hoping his best is still to come. → Read More

Chiefs open training camp with high expectations

The cast of characters is a little different, but the Kansas City Chiefs still have the same goal — winning a Super Bowl. → Read More

Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson looking to come back strong in 2017

Linebackers have to be physical. It’s sort of in their DNA. And Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson fits the mold. In fact, he can’t wait to hit again. → Read More

Chiefs rookie Kareem Hunt excited for training camp

Training camp is a long, grueling process but it flies by fast. The Kansas City Chiefs held their first practice Tuesday in St. Joseph, Mo., as quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans took part in a three-day minicamp before the full squad practices Friday. → Read More

New Chiefs GM Brett Veach plans to build through the draft

Brett Veach has a vision for what he sees as the future of the Kansas City Chiefs. And team chairman and CEO Clark Hunt is all in. → Read More

Royals’ Mike Moustakas has blast at Home Run Derby, All-Star Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Home runs are up across baseball and Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas is fitting in with the times. Moustakas, who entered Friday’s series opener against Texas with 25 home runs, hit 10 homers in Monday night’s Home Run Derby as part of the 2017 All-Star Game festivities. → Read More

Royals fall late to Rangers to open second half

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The second half of a baseball season can be rather therapeutic. After four days without baseball because of the All-Star break, teams are rested for the final two and a half months of the regular season. → Read More

Royals eye playoff spot as second half begins

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals in recent years have shown they are pretty good at coming back. Now they hope that trend continues as they open the second half. → Read More

Royals’ Jason Vargas pitches scoreless inning at 2017 All-Star Game

MIAMI — Jason Vargas’ first appearance in the All-Star Game will be a memorable one. The Kansas City left-hander pitched a scoreless inning for the American League against the National League in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Marlins Park. → Read More

VIDEO: Royals’ Mike Moustakas makes team history at Home Run Derby

It didn’t look good for Kansas City’s Mike Moustakas with about three minutes left in the first round as he trailed Minnesota’s Miguel Sano 11-0 on the scoreboard during Monday night’s Home Run Derby at Marlins Park in Miami. → Read More

Royals’ Mike Moustakas makes team history at Home Run Derby

It didn’t look good for Kansas City’s Mike Moustakas with about three minutes left in the first round as he trailed Minnesota’s Miguel Sano 11-0 on the scoreboard during Monday night’s Home Run Derby at Marlins Park. → Read More

Chiefs name Brett Veach new general manager

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have to look far for their next general manager. On Monday the team promoted from within and named Brett Veach GM. → Read More

Royals’ Mike Moustakas wins Final Vote, selected to All-Star Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There will be another Moose sighting at the All-Star Game. → Read More

Royals top Twins in series finale, reach halfway point with winning record

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Deep sea diving can be pretty dangerous. The Kansas City Royals know this firsthand as a week into May, they were 10 games below .500 and seemingly sinking fast. → Read More

Royals’ Jason Vargas, Salvador Perez selected to All-Star Game while Eric Hosmer is left off

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The All-Star Game is a pretty special event. For one night, the best players in the game gather on the same field and compete against their peers. → Read More

Royals’ new-look lineup can’t hang with Astros in loss

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The lineup card can be a manager’s saving grace or a direct link to the ire of fans. Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost knows this probably better than anybody by now, and in a little bit of a twist he gave some Royals fans their wish Monday. → Read More

Royals hoping for encore performance from Eric Skoglund vs. Indians

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As far as big league debuts go, Eric Skoglund had one to remember. Facing the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium, the 6-foot-7 left-hander pitched 6 1/3 innings quality innings and led the Royals to a 1-0 win. → Read More

Chiefs release WR Jeremy Maclin

The Kansas City Chiefs on Friday released wide receiver Jeremy Maclin in a cost-cutting move. By releasing Maclin, the Chiefs saved in upwards of $10 million against the NFL salary cap. → Read More

Chiefs to get look at Patrick Mahomes, rookies at camp

The Kansas City Chiefs will get a look at the future on Saturday. The team will begin its three-day rookie camp and first-round pick Patrick Mahomes will be among those in attendance. → Read More