Category Archives: What’s Happening

Olney: MLB has “no plans to alter blackout rules at this point”

Olney: MLB has “no plans to alter blackout rules at this point”

On The Border Patrol (6-10 a.m., M-F) with Steven St. John & Todd Leabo Thursday morning, ESPN Major League Baseball Insider Buster Olney shared that MLB has “no plans” to lift the TV/radio/app blackout restrictions at this point. This news spurred a good deal of backlash from fans, a majority of which are already upset with…Continue Reading »

NFL Twitter reacts to Mahomes’ 10-year extension

After the news broke Monday that Patrick Mahomes had reached an agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs on a 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million — keeping him in Kansas City through 2031 — fans, media and players alike took to social media to share their reactions to the news. Here’s what Chiefs…Continue Reading »

Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year, $503 million extension

Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year, $503 million extension

A timeline of Monday’s momentous announcement of a 10-year contract agreement between the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes that’s worth up to $503 million — making Mahomes the first half billion dollar player in sports history. 6:30 PM: A yearly breakdown of the cash flow on Mahomes’ new contract: 6:05 PM: Tom Pelissero…Continue Reading »

Sporting KC arrives in Orlando for MLS is Back Tournament

Sporting KC arrives in Orlando for MLS is Back Tournament

Sporting Kansas City has officially entered the bubble for the MLS is Back tournament taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, FL. After what manager Peter Vermes described as a smooth travel day on Sunday, July 5th during his Monday morning press conference, he shared that all COVID tests administered…Continue Reading »

Royals Roundup: Matheny, Holland, Merrifield, Lopez

Royals Roundup: Matheny, Holland, Merrifield, Lopez

On Sunday and Monday, Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny and second basemen Nicky Lopez and Whit Merrifield addressed the media via Zoom press conferences. Watch  in their entirety here: Manager Mike Matheny, 7/6/20 Pitcher Greg Holland, 7/6/20 2B Whit Merrifield, 7/5/20 2B Nicky Lopez, 7/5/20Continue Reading »

Best Royals Players By Jersey Number: 0-91

Best Royals Players By Jersey Number: 0-91

By: Kurtis Seaboldt There are some iconic numbers in the 50-year history of the Kansas City Royals. Three numbers have been retired by the team. But, what about the others? Who was the best #12? The best #30? The best #43? Well, I took it upon myself to find out. I applied only one condition.…Continue Reading »

Official Release: MLS is Back Tournament Details

(June 25, 2020) — Major League Soccer has announced the full match schedule and broadcast details for the historic MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Sporting Kansas City will kick off their Group D campaign on July 12 against rivals Minnesota United FC before facing the…Continue Reading »