Nick Sloan 436b2x

Assignment Editor, Digital Content Producer and Opps 5q504i
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Nick Sloan

Nick was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. His journalism career began in college when he started reporting on education, city matters and high school sports for The Kansas City Kansan newspaper. He took over the paper's online version in 2008 and grew it to over one million readers in 2014. He has been in TV news since 2015, serving as an assignment editor, digital producer and managing live opps at KCTV5 News. He attended Sumner Academy in KCK and Washburn University. 4m1o1d

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Chad...

Chiefs’ Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win 44566f

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
The experience is evident in the salt that peppers the beard of Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks on the field between plays against the...

Bengals defeat the Bills, meaning 5th straight AFC title game in Kansas City 1k3zl

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 5:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
For the fifth straight year, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the AFC Championship game.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Chad...

Jaguars rue missed chances in playoff loss to Kansas City h21s

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
The Jacksonville Jaguars could not have imagined a better situation than the one they faced late in the first half of their divisional-round playoff game against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown against the...

Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs 4s4r3p

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
Patrick Mahomes pleaded with Chiefs coach Andy Reid to let him stay in the game on Saturday.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs out of the pocket against the...

Mahomes returns following reported high-ankle sprain injury. 2c5q1m

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
After missing the second quarterback of Saturday’s playoff game against Jacksonville, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes return to the game in the third quarter.

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A 39-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in...

Man charged in fatal South Kansas City shooting 5v3i5t

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A 39-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in South Kansas City.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs as he throws as touchdown to wide...

Chiefs to host Jacksonville at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday in Divisional Round 1k6l4x

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to Arrowhead Stadium in their pursuit of a fifth straight appearance in the AFC Championship Game.

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Kansas City firefighters worked to put out a large fire of a detached garage in the 4200 block...

Large fire erupts in detached garage in Kansas City 2r5h4a

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:33 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City firefighters worked to put out a large fire of a detached garage in the 4200 block of Jarboe Court.

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Kansas City police are looking for a missing 11-year-old girl.

Update: Kansas City police found missing 11-year-old girl z1r66

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:01 AM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City police are looking for a missing 11-year-old girl.

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File - If anyone sees a missing child, they should the Juvenile Unit at 816-234-5150.

Police find 14-year-old girl reported missing Sunday 175su

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:09 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
If anyone sees a missing child, they should the Juvenile Unit at 816-234-5150.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during an...

Chiefs offensive coordinator interviews for head coaching job with Colts 2s1664

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:41 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching position.

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Although data shows a decrease, of the ‘West Ashley Neighborhood Crime Watch’ Facebook...

Kansas City police investigating fatal shooting 1k583i

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Kansas City.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles before ing to teammate...

Chiefs 2023 opponents revealed: Packers, Eagles, Bengals and Bills on the schedule 335n1l

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 7:34 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
There may be plenty of time left for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 season.

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FILE - The Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns play during the first half of an NFL...

AFC playoff picture set, schedule to be announced 3c6x4h

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Chiefs are the top seed and will not play next weekend.

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Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) drives to the basket against Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4)...

Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor s5w2z

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying another big victory for the Wildcats. This one came against one of his closest friends and former team.

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Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) runs up court against West Virginia during the first half of...

Dick, Wilson, Adams lead No. 3 Kansas over WVU 76-62 1y40v

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
No. 3 Kansas came out of the gate solidly for once in a Big 12 game.

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A general overall interior view of Arrowhead Stadium during an NFL football game between the...

Chiefs clinch AFC’s top seed, will begin playoffs with bye z45s

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
It’s unknown yet whether the Kansas City Chiefs will play two games this postseason at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a during the first half of an...

Mahomes sets record for most total yards by a quarterback r5j1g

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to make history.

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Indianapolis has reportedly turned down a request to host this year's AFC championship game.

Report: Indianapolis turns down NFL request to host to AFC championship game 2a465i

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and Jordan Gartner
Indianapolis has reportedly turned down an NFL request to host this year’s AFC championship game.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls a play during the first half of an...

Report: Indianapolis turns down request to play host to AFC Championship game 7j6c

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The City of Indianapolis has reportedly turned down the opportunity to play host to the AFC Championship game.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle...

Chiefs-Raiders game flexed to Saturday afternoon 6w38d

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The regular season finale for the Kansas City Chiefs has been flexed to Saturday afternoon.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates after scoring during the second...

Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24 3u6a4q

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jerick McKinnon, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame another sloppy start to hold off the Denver Broncos 27-24 on Sunday.

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The collision happened near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue.

24-year-old man killed in shooting outside Independence gas station 6h273v

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A man who was shot and killed outside of a gas station in Independence on Sunday afternoon has been identified.

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Olathe police shoot, kill man who was wielding ‘edged weapon’ n5022

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 3:02 AM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by Olathe police after advancing towards officers with an “edged weapon,” the department said.

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No injuries following fight outside of the Winnwood Skate Center, no shooting reported 706m2l

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 11:24 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
No one was injured following a large fight outside of the Winnwood Skate Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA...

No. 4 Kansas rallies from 15 down to beat Oklahoma St 69-67 295q3d

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:51 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
The last time Kansas needed to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit was on the biggest stage in college basketball.

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Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) celebrates against Kansas State at Caesar's...

Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl 6q4564

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Bryce Young ed for 321 yards and five touchdowns in a game that other top NFL prospects might have skipped, and No. 5 Alabama responded to an early two-score deficit with 35 straight points to defeat 11th-ranked Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday.

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Kansas City police investigate homicide on E. 17th Street 2r4i3t

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 6:10 AM CST
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By Nick Sloan and Gabe Swartz
Police in Kansas City are investigating a deadly shooting.

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Kansas City Streetcar service has been suspended following a large water main break at 17th...

Repaving at 17th and Main to begin Tuesday, precautionary boil advisory in place 23284c

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:12 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Streetcar service has been suspended following a large water main break at 17th and Main in Kansas City.

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Trevor Scott Sparks s was taken into custody in the 400 block of Olive St. in Kansas City,...

Mother and associate of Trevor Sparks charged with aiding escape 6xh6j

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A mother and associate of an escaped Cass County Jail inmate have been charged with aiding his escape.

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The current ice level in the Missouri River forced the City of Atchison to shut down its main...

City of Atchison declares water emergency due to ‘ice jams’ 5k6e4y

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 7:38 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Atchison City Commission has declared a water emergency for the city due to a record low river levels.

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Spire Energy says you can help prevent a spike in your winter bills now by weatherizing your...

Spire drops recommendation for Kansas Citians to conserve energy 6s3d25

Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Spire Energy is lifting its request to conserve energy.

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New Ulm man is charged for allegedly fleeing police during a traffic stop

Child shot in Kansas City, police investigating circumstances t5m5r

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A child under the age of five was rushed to the hospital after being shot, police say.

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A small fire was caused Saturday in Olathe after an individual attempted to defrost their...

Blow torch blamed for small house fire in Olathe 2j621w

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
A small fire was caused Saturday in Olathe after an individual attempted to defrost their pipes with a blow torch.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches for the sideline as his team played against...

Chiefs gift Andy Reid a cheeseburger following win 301u1k

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Chiefs gave head coach Andy Reid two early Christmas presents.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives for the end zone pylon to score a...

Chiefs dump Seahawks 24-10, stay tied for AFC’s best record 55183w

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 3:53 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown es and ran for a score, Kansas City shut down Geno Smith and Seattle’s slumping offense and the Chiefs rolled to a 24-10 victory over the Seahawks on Saturday.

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Wake Forest running back Justice Ellison (6) slips by Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker...

Hartman throws 3 TD es, Wake Forest beats Missouri 27-17 1t5j5p

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 9:46 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
Sam Hartman completed 23 of 36 es for 280 yards and three touchdowns in what was expected to be his final game with Wake Forest, a 27-17 win over Missouri in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.

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The Missouri Tigers are honoring former Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach.

Mizzou football honors Mike Leach during bowl game 3x6b6e

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Missouri Tigers are honoring former Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach.

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Overland Park snow crews to arrive early Monday morning 7473f

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 6:24 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
In preparation for accumulating snow, the City of Overland Park will be treating roads early on Monday.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates with teammates after making a...

McKinnon’s 26-yard run in overtime clinches AFC West for Chiefs 3c6y2n

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs got three touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes in a 30-24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday that clinched their seventh straight AFC West title.

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The KCK school district has been considering the idea of adding cameras within their...

Patrons chime in on KCKPS plans for cameras in the classroom 6g6d1o

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 12:00 AM CST
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By Greg Payne, Morgan Mobley and Nick Sloan
The KCK Public Schools District has been considering the idea of adding cameras within their classrooms.

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2 dead in crash outside of Excelsior Springs, Lawson 1y3b3p

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Two people were killed in a crash near Excelsior Springs and Lawson, Mo. on Saturday afternoon.

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Congress OKs new law on tourist boats after Missouri tragedy 1w366t

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 6:56 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
A bill requiring stricter safety rules in response to the 2018 deadly sinking of a tourist boat in Missouri is headed to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrate...

Chiefs can clinch AFC West title with win over Texans k6x4d

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
The only thing standing between the Kansas City Chiefs and their seventh straight AFC West title are the lowly Houston Texans.

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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay, right, runs past Denver Broncos quarterback Russell...

Chiefs jump out to 27-0 lead, hold off Broncos 34-28 44b31

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 7:55 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
L'Jarius Sneed intercepted Broncos backup quarterback Brett Rypien late in the fourth quarter, Patrick Mahomes atoned for a three-interception day by leading Kansas City on a clock-chewing drive, and the Chiefs held on for a 34-28 win on Sunday over Denver, which lost QB Russell Wilson to a concussion.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, runs in for a touchdown as Los Angeles...

Chiefs’ Kelce reaches 10,000 career receiving yards 5le9

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is now just one of five tight ends in NFL history to reach 10,000 career receiving yards.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prepares to throw during the first half of an...

WATCH: Mahomes, McKinnon connect on flip touchdown 476s4p

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has built quite the highlight reel in his short career.

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Kansas Jayhawks mascot during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas Tech in...

KU AD after win over Mizzou: “Sorry we can’t do it again on the gridiron later this month” 225w1y

Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 8:03 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The renewal of the Border War did not end after the last second ticked off the clock in Saturday’s Kansas Jayhawks 95-67 win over the Missouri Tigers.

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Kansas' K.J. Adams Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against...

KU hammers Mizzou by 28 as Border War returns to Columbia 6rp69

Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Jalen Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, KJ Adams scored a career-high 19 and sixth-ranked Kansas routed Missouri 95-67 on Saturday in the Jayhawks’ first visit to their old Big 12 rival in more than a decade.

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty Police Department are looking for a man who...

Man who escaped Missouri Highway Patrol is in custody g3927

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Nick Sloan
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty Police Department are looking for a man who escaped the custody of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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