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11+ hour, 8+ min ago (590+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Houston Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The Chiefs have a slight edge in the odds, favored by 3 1/2 points. Houston has been strong defensively, ranking first in total defense and scoring. The Chiefs have a powerful offense, ranking second in passing. Key injuries for Kansas City include left tackle Josh Simmons and right tackle Jawaan Taylor. The Chiefs have won five straight against the Texans, with Houston's most recent win in 2019. Houston is one game behind in the AFC South and has won four consecutive games. The Chiefs have won five straight home games. Houston (7-5) at Kansas City (6-6) Sunday, 7:20 p.m. KY3 Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 23-14 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City in a divisional playoff game. Last week: Texans beat Colts 20-16; Chiefs lost to Cowboys 31-28. Texans offense:…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (199+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " If you're a soccer fan in the Kansas City area, you'll be excited to learn which countries are playing in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup 2026 next June and July. The group stage schedule for Kansas City was revealed during a live broadcast across FIFA platforms Saturday. Kansas City will host four group stage matches on June 16, 20, 25 and 27. "The release of the final match schedule is a real moment to celebrate the work across our region that brought us to this point," said KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer. "As the heart of the tournament and the heart of the country, we're ready to welcome the world with the passion for sport, excellence and hospitality that define us." Kramer and other officials spoke with the media after the reveal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule. Watch the full…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (404+ words) The Argentinian community in Kansas City is buzzing with excitement after learning their national team could play in Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup 2026. At Los Hornos, a local Argentinian restaurant decorated with pictures of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, the owner, Isolina De La Vega, hopes everyone back in Argentina will have their eyes on Kansas City. Her business shares the flavors of Argentina with the city every day, and now she's dreaming of hosting people from Argentina for the world's biggest soccer tournament. Their team is among those that might play in KC during the World Cup. On Friday, FIFA held its Final Draw event. Kansas City will host four group-stage matches on June 16, 20, 25, and 27. De La Vega was at Power & Light for the draw. "I called my father and said, "You see that?" "Yes, but is…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (386+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Final Draw has concluded, the World Cup schedule is out, and soccer fans across the globe now know where their favorite country is playing. Kansas City hosts six games, including four in group play. Here are the matches that will take place in the City of Fountains at Kansas City Stadium (FIFA does not allow sponsorships or other names on stadiums, so Arrowhead Stadium will be called Kansas City Stadium). Argentina and Algeria will face off at 8 p.m. CT. Argentina enters as the top-ranked team in Group J. The defending World Cup champions are No. 2 in the FIFA rankings, and could once again feature one of the greatest players of all time in Lionel Messi. But the 38-year-old has not confirmed if we will play in 2026. Algeria comes in at No. 35. Ecuador and Curacao will face off…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (34+ words) Kansas is by far one of my favorite Midwest states for scenic viewpoints and overlooks. It's full of secret lakes and surprising rock formations that delight me more every time we drive through. Many ......

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (348+ words) Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Bill Self said on Thursday. But he also cautioned that a pregame hitch could change that status. "He has practiced the last two days, so he should be available, unless he has a setback between now and gametime," Self said. "But we're approaching it like he's available." Peterson has missed seven consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. In his two games this season, he averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals. He also made 50 percent of his 3-point attempts during those matchups against Green Bay and North Carolina. The 6-foot-6 wing is a pivotal player for a program that's managed to finish 5-2 without him by playing through big men Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller. After his…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (249+ words) Soccer fans are dreaming of the possibilities of their favorite teams playing in Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup. On Friday, FIFA placed qualifying teams in groups. Some teams in groups E, F, and J will play in Kansas City during the group stage of the tournament in June and July next year. "I just lost it. Flag up in the air, goosebumps all over. It was awesome," said Bill Smith, when Germany was placed in Group E. "We're very passionate, and we're going to get the best team ever," exclaimed Jorge Herrera, a fan of Ecuador, which is also in Group E. "Passion is different," said Federico Carmona of Argentina, which is in Group J. "You're actually born with a ball. Your first toy is a ball." FIFA announces the schedule Saturday. At that point, fans will know exactly who will play…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (858+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. - The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Miami Hurricanes 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16. Kansas (24-10, 13-5 Big 12) advances to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the fourth time in program history and the first time since 2021. Kansas has gone to the Sweet 16 and beyond in four seasons, including 2021 (Sweet 16), 2015 (NCAA Semifinalist) and 2013 (Sweet 16). The Jayhawks will take on the winner of Nebraska vs. Long Island or Kansas State. "They showed up every day and just kept grinding," said head coach Matt Ulmer. "They never stopped believing in what we were talking about. Our staff has talked a lot about the amazing additions to this group, and I think they complement the returners really well. This is when you want to be playing your best volleyball,…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (987+ words) Dec 5, 2025 - 9:59pm Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer celebrates with the team after defeating Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Lawrence. For the first time since 2021, Kansas volleyball is on its way to the Sweet 16. "I just am so excited," senior outside hitter Rhian Swanson said. "Being able to do it with the best group of girls is amazing." The fourth-seeded Jayhawks defeated fifth-seeded Miami 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25) on Friday night in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. "I am just really proud of our group " we've come such a long way," head coach Matt Ulmer said. "I thought we were so tough in big moments, it was great to see, and the crowd was fantastic, it was a great home-court advantage." After having the last two seasons end in the second round on its…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (244+ words) Preview the Dec 6 matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and Seton Hall Pirates with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more. The Kansas State Wildcats (5-3) will look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Seton Hall Pirates (8-1) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum The matchup airs at 4 p.m The Wildcats, who are favored by 3 points, are set to take on the Pirates The matchup features an over/under of 145.5 Continue scrolling to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Kansas State-Seton Hall matchup This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports Learn more about the Kansas State Wildcats vs The Kansas State Wildcats (5-3) will look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host…...