I'm not going to get my hopes up that the Phoenix Coyotes' financial troubles will lead the NHL franchise to the Sprint Center. The Coyotes may be looking for new owners or investors, but I'm not inclined to think they're an interstate jaunt away. Here's why: The team is under a 30-year lease with the city of Glendale. So KC sports reporters, save us the Kansas City Coyotes teases. -- Justin Kendall
The Kansas City Chiefs made Scott Pioli's hiring official about an hour ago -- before Pioli (pictured hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy) could change his mind -- in a news release. Team owner Clark Hunt was clearly ecstatic. "We are very excited to welcome Scott to the Chiefs," Hunt said in the official release. "With his proven tack record of success, Scott is the finest player personnel executive in the NFL, and we look forward to his leadership in building a championship organization."
Kansas and Missouri legislators are crafting a second bistate tax proposal with the help of major league sports teams and the business community. Some people, including economists, raise questions about what taxpayers will get for their money -- if anyt
Don't get too excited. The future looks like nothing but exhibition games (basketball and hockey) at the Sprint Center. But basketball magazine/Web site Dime lists nine cities that deserve NBA franchises, and yeah, Kansas City made the list. Here's what Dime says are the pros and cons of pro hoops returning to KC: Pros: Decades ago, Kansas City was home for Kings. The city is also home to two major sports franchises in the Royals and Chiefs. Seems like every time a team is relocating, Kansas
