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Kansas City Sports Magazine • 18th October 2023

I-70 Series Part II: Baseball’s I-70 Origins

part II of the i-70 series takes us to the origins of the KC-STL baseball rivalry with black baseball battles and an untimely blown call in the World Series. Baseball has provided the biggest stage for the Kand City versus St. Louis rivalry. The I-70 Series is most often associated with the rivalry between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, but the two cities met way before Interstate 70 was ever constructed. Professional baseball in both cities dates back to the 19th century, inc

Kansas City Sports Magazine • 11th October 2023

I-70 Series Part I: The KC v STL Overview

KC Sports Magazine presents a new six-part series delving into the sports rivalry between Kansas City and St. Louis. In America’s heartland, the cities of Kansas City and St. Louis are in a constant battle with each other. Separated by about 250 miles on Interstate 70, it is a quick commute between the Fountain City of Kansas City and the River City of St. Louis. KC boasts about the world’s greatest barbeque and its growing population, however, STL is the Gateway to the West that also has its o

Kansas City Sports Magazine • 2nd October 2023

Royals equal worst record in franchise history

Kansas City floated with baseball’s worst record all season long in 2023, but a post-All Star break rally helped the Royals avoid MLB’s wooden spoon. Instead, a former Kansas City club, the Oakland Athletics, took the MLB’s worst record of 50-112. Even with deflated expectations under new management, the Royals flunked the season and will be put in the club record books for one bad reason: tying the franchise’s worst-ever win-loss record. The 2023 Royals tied the historically bad 2005 Royals te

Kansas City GAC • 10th August 2023

KCGAC at the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest

The Kansas City Gaelic Athletic Club was invited to present the games of Hurling and Gaelic Football at the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest.

Kansas City Sports Magazine • 17th July 2023

Arena football set for Kansas City return

Kansas City is adding another professional sports team with The Arena League announcement of the Kansas City Goats at a press conference on July 17, 2023. The Goats will play games inside historic Municipal Auditorium and will be led by an ownership group consisting of Chiefs Hall of Famer Christian Okoye, George Gates of Gates Bar-B-Q and Steven St. John of Sports Radio 810 WHB. “This arena was built almost 100 years ago,” St. John explained about the team’s name tied to paying homage to the

Kansas City Sports Magazine • 8th March 2023

College basketball’s historic connections to Kansas City

Kansas City has been the heartbeat of college basketball ever since its beginning over a century ago. It all started way before the College Basketball Hall of Fame opened inside Sprint Center in 2007. On February 3, 1899, the University of Kansas — coached by basketball inventor Dr. James Naismith — played its first game and lost to Kansas City YMCA by a final score of 16-5. A week later, the Jayhawks grabbed their first victory with a 31-6 win over Topeka YMCA. Oddly enough, Naismith is now t

Sports Feel Good Stories • 18th October 2022

How Many Rings Does Tom Brady Have?

Tom Brady is regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. His astounding success has led him to seven Super Bowl rings. That total is more than any other player or coach in NFL history. Winning six Super Bowls with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, Brady moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one his seventh Super Bowl. So, Tom Brady has seven rings. The three-time MVP winner has an additional three losses in the Super Bowl, all coming as a member of the Patriots. The 45-year-ol

Northlandbuzz.com • 18th September 2022

FALCONS RUN AWAY FROM LSW AS RAMPY SNATCHES 200TH WIN

It was a special night for Staley football coach Steve Rampy as he coached his 200th career win on Friday, Sept. 16. The Falcons ran away with a 42-20 win at home against the Lee’s Summit West Titans. The bulk of Rampy’s wins came in the 25 years he spent at Blue Valley High School. Rampy is in his second season at the helm of Staley football. “It's only six wins here (at Staley), we got to win more games here,” Rampy said about his 200th win. “That’s my focus right now. We got to get better a

Sports Feel Good Stories • 9th September 2022

How Many Teams Make the NFL Playoffs? (Plus, winningest teams)

No game in the NFL is easy to win. That is especially true in the playoffs when the season is on the line. The NFL playoffs pit the best teams against each other in a single-elimination format, the only league to do that of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States. It is the peak of professional sports in the United States. The winner of the playoffs, culminating in the Super Bowl, takes home the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy. How many teams make the playoffs in the

Sports Feel Good Stories • 30th August 2022

How Many Games in an NFL Season?

The NFL is in a league of its own for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is because there are so few games. How many games are there in the NFL season? Despite having so few games, the NFL still rakes in money. The league made over $14 million in revenue in 2019, topping all other sports leagues worldwide. The average revenue per game exceeded $52,000. The MLB has a 162-game schedule in the regular season. Both the NBA and NHL play 82 games before the playoffs. MLS plays 34 games in the

1st May 2022

GAA HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 KCGAC Spring Tournament

Highlights of Hurling and Gaelic Football from the 2022 KCGAC Spring Tournament.

Sports Feel Good Stories • 20th April 2022

Best World Cup Performances of All-Time

Let’s take a deep dive into the best World Cup performances of all time. The World Cup is the world’s most popular sporting event, with over half of the world’s population ages 4+ taking in the 2018 World Cup and over 1.12 billion viewers watching the final. Whether you tune in to soccer all year round or once every four years, everyone can agree that the World Cup is a month where everyone can pause for a little bit and enjoy one of the world’s greatest spectacles. For many years, children h

Sports Feel Good Stories • 3rd March 2022

All About Soccer Cleats: History, Rules, Brands

You can tell a lot about a player based on what soccer cleats or boots a player wears on the pitch. Cleats range from complex neon-colored to more simplified black cleats in futbol. The first thing to remember is that it is a privilege to play with cleats. Regardless of whether or not you have your dream pair of cleats, it is a privilege to own your pair of cleats because many around the world don’t. They play in the streets barefooted. What are soccer cleats in soccer? Soccer cleats are a sp

Sports Feel Good Stories • 14th January 2022

Inspirational Soccer Movies and TV Shows To Watch For Fun & Motivation

From outstanding comedies and dramas to intriguing documentaries, soccer media is full of must-see movies and shows. Some of these shows will be good to help one learn about some of the world’s greatest teams and players, while others will simply be great entertainment. Today’s world makes access to these shows easier than ever, as most of the movies and shows are accessible through streaming services. No one ever has to leave their home to make a trip to Blockbuster or the movie theater. Hav

Sports Feel Good Stories • 23rd November 2021

Best Premier League Cheers and Chants

Premier League Cheers and Chants have become an integral part of the game of futbol for most fans. One of the most significant aspects of soccer is the fan culture. The fans create great environments with cheers and chants throughout every game. The great benefit to this is a packed stadium with an atmosphere that players dream of. The atmosphere in each stadium makes soccer unique. Fans chant throughout the match to create this compelling atmosphere. From stadiums like Old Trafford and Emira

Northlandbuzz.com • 26th October 2021

NORTHMEN SENIORS LEAD THE WAY IN SENIOR NIGHT WIN OVER GRANDVIEW

The Oak Park Northmen’s football team overturned a rough start to come out with a relatively comfortable 35-21 home win against the Grandview Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 22. Friday’s win didn’t come without adversity. Still scoreless in the first quarter, Northmen quarterback Ty Clemens threw an interception that Grandview turned into seven points several plays later. Northmen kicker Elijah Davis badly missed a 32-yard field goal attempt. Both seniors bounced back as Clemens finished the night wit

Sports Feel Good Stories • 29th September 2021

Soccer Leagues Guide: A Fan's Guide to Watching Good Futbol

Our Soccer Leagues Guide provides you background information on soccer’s competitive leagues around the world. Plus, you’ll find out how to watch the games on TV. With the advancement of modern technology and streaming, it is now easier than ever before for people to watch soccer inside the United States. Whether you are watching the best players compete on the other side of the world or your local soccer team, there is a good chance that you can see the action live on national television or w

Northlandbuzz.com • 27th September 2021

Griffins battle for homecoming win over Ruskin

The Winnetonka Griffins’ football team earned their fourth consecutive win on Friday when they defeated the Ruskin Eagles 26-13 at Griffin Stadium. Following a shaky first half that ended 13-13, the Griffins kept battling to shut out the Eagles in the second half while adding a touchdown in each of the final two quarters. “A lot of adversity but we came through at the end of it,” said Winnetonka head coach Benny Palmer. “We had to get some things fixed at halftime. The kids played well and fou

Northlandbuzz.com • 20th September 2021

Northmen stalled by mistakes against Pirates

A good first quarter wasn’t enough for the Oak Park Northmen football team as they suffered a 49-28 loss at home to the Belton Pirates on Friday. Taking a 21-7 lead into the second quarter, the Northmen defense gave up 42 straight points until the Oak Park offense finally answered with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Nearly half of those 42 points were scored in the final three minutes of the second quarter when Belton scored three touchdowns. “We missed opportunities, we wasted opport

Sports Feel Good Stories • 13th September 2021

Best Baseball Slang And Lingo To Enjoy America's Pastime More Fully

America’s pastime has all kinds of interesting terminology, which we’ve included in this look at baseball slang. Like solo shot and windup, some terms are used more routinely by fans, while other terms, like blue and choke up, are used for those closer to the game like players, coaches, and analysts. Still, it is beneficial to understand these terms, so you know what is going on when you hear these terms in baseball. We’ll start with some common baseball terminology that every baseball fan sho