Gender, Sports
Two of three voters don’t want biological males playing female sports(The Center Square) – Two out of three American voters are not in favor of transgender female student athletes competing on women's and girls' sports teams. The Center Square Voters'… Read More
Sports
The Kansas City Royals are welcome to Clay County with open armsToday’s announcement by the Kansas City Royals is incredible. A stadium in North Kansas City is a perfect fit for the franchise and Clay County and… Read More
Kansas, Sports
Kansas homeschool, private school students apply to play public school sports(The Sentinel) — Applications for non-public school students to participate in public school activities began on Aug. 1 and so far, concerns schools would face a flood of homeschool or… Read More
Missouri, Sports
As high school football season looms, referee shortages force schedule changes across MissouriAs football season quickly approaches some high school teams have already been forced to change their schedules for the second year in a row, due to a critical… Read More
Faith, Sports
Fellowship of Christian Athletes camps are booming this summer as the ministry shares the truth of the GospelFellowship of Christian Athletes is expecting over 100,000 attendees for its camps this summer, smashing former records. In 2022, FCA recorded in its annual ministry report… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Missouri State University-West Plains adds baseball program, will host youth campsWEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains will be adding baseball to its athletic program in fall 2024. The team has been approved to join… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Basketball legend Jackie Stiles giving back to young athletes through camps in Missouri and KansasSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University legend Jackie Stiles is busy giving back to local communities in Missouri and Kansas through her love for basketball. The… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Teen from Theodosia qualifies for World Multisport Team USA, will compete in AustraliaTHEODOSIA, Mo. – Theodosia teen Reuben Perlee has earned a spot on Team USA to compete in the 2024 World Multisport Championship in Townsville, Australia in August 2024. … Read More
Gender, Sports
Missouri’s Mike Parson joins fellow Republican governors asking Biden administration to rescind Title IX guidance(The Center Square) — Twenty-five of the nation's 26 Republican governors have asked the Biden administration to shelve its intent to expand Title IX protections to transgender athletes. The letter,… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Two former Missouri State Bears sign free-agent contracts with the Kansas City ChiefsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Two former Missouri State University football standouts have signed free-agent contracts with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri State Head Football Coach Ryan… Read More
Missouri, Sports
3-year-old Joplin boy to represent Team USA in Strider World Cup in Osaka, JapanJOPLIN, Mo. – A 3-year-old boy from Joplin has been selected to race in a cycling event at the Strider World Cup in Osaka, Japan – if his… Read More
Kansas City, Sports
Kansas City groundskeeper legend George Toma quits NFL after 57 Super Bowls, following the ‘water park’ field in ArizonaKansas City groundskeeping icon George Toma, nicknamed “The Sodfather,” has overseen or advised every Super Bowl field since the big game began in 1967. This one… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Christians in Action offers new sporting opportunities for student athletes in Marshfield areaMARSHFIELD, Mo. – Sports have been a favorite pastime for student athletes at traditional public schools throughout the years. One organization in Marshfield is offering the same opportunity… Read More
Missouri, Sports
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown looks to bring arena football back to SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Arena football may be making its way back to the Queen City, with familiar names attached to the project. The Arena League (TAL)… Read More
Kansas City, Sports
Fans didn’t take the field, but they suited up – and they own a piece of that NFL championship trophy the Kansas City Chiefs are hoistingYou earned this Super Bowl win, Kansas City Chiefs fans. I feel I did, anyway. My… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Sports wagering was to set records Sunday, but Missourians still couldn’t bet on Chiefs(The Center Square) – Legal sports wagering was expected to set records on Sunday, but Missourians weren’t able to bet on their National Football League team in the championship. Read More
Sports
Uplifting: Missouri powerlifter qualifies for Special Olympics World Games in BerlinSAVANNAH, Mo. – A Savannah powerlifter will compete in the main event at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on June 17. Charlie Phillips, 26,… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Researchers find academics improve for athletes playing in college football bowl games(The Center Square) – College football bowl games are known to create publicity for universities, increase donations from alumni and promote tourism for host cities. Players appear on national television,… Read More
Missouri, Sports
How Ryan Beard went from defensive coordinator to head football coach at Missouri State UniversitySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With Bobby Petrino’s departure from Missouri State as the football team’s head coach, the university introduced his replacement this week in Bears defensive coordinator –… Read More
Sports
St. Louis feds seize $300,000 in counterfeit Super Bowl rings headed for Illinois(The Center Square) – It was difficult for some St. Louis football fans to watch the NFL team that left town for Los Angeles win the Super Bowl this year. Read More