Blair Kerkhoff

1 day ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

The pairings for the Hall of Fame Classic at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City involving Kansas State are set. The Wildcats will take on Mississippi State in one semifinal at 8:30 p.m., and Nebraska will face New Mexico in the other game on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.The championship and consolation games will be played the next night at 6 and 8:30 p.m.The games will be streamed on Peacock and NBC Sports NOW. Tickets go on sale on Sept. 3.

1 day ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

A 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff event at the Aspiria campus in Overland Park last weekend served as a reminder on multiple levels. One, it can be blistering hot in America's heartland in June, when four group stage games will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Two elimination games will be played in July. Also, the Kansas side of the state line will play a major connective and cooperative role in staging the world's largest sporting event.

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff |Pete Grathoff

Whit Merrifield called Kansas City a "second home to my family and I" in announcing his retirement on Tuesday. Merrifield spent parts of his first seven major league seasons with the Royals, starting in 2016. He played second base most of his nine-year career, including stops with the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. Merrifield, 36, said becoming a parent drove his decision. "At this point in my life I'd rather chase around a toddler than chase sliders," Merrifield wrote.

4 days ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

The Chiefs wrapped up minicamp last week and a few items remain on their checklist for training camp, which begins at Missouri Western on July 22. Is left tackle settled as first-round draft pick Josh Simmons recovers from an injury? Will a deal get done with guard Trey Smith? Who is in the lead for the final couple of roster spots at wide receiver?

4 days ago | kansascity.com | Blair Kerkhoff

The Chiefs will opening training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 22. It's the team's 15th consecutive season training in St. Joseph. All but three training camp practices are free to the public. The workouts on July 27, Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 will require a $6 admission fee. The Chiefs will host two free workouts, exclusive to season ticket holders that aren't open to the public: July 22 and Aug. 7. Training camp tickets must be reserved in advance at www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/.