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Patrick Mahomes throws for 331 yards, Derek Carr hurt as Chiefs shut down Saints for 26-13 victory
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes throws for 331 yards, Derek Carr hurt as Chiefs shut down Saints for 26-13 victoryPatrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, and the Chiefs overcame more red-zone woes to beat the Saints 26-13 on a big night for Kansas City’s professional sports teams.
Taylor Swift is back to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs with Eras Tour soon to resume
Read full article: Taylor Swift is back to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs with Eras Tour soon to resumeTaylor Swift has returned to Arrowhead Stadium to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play the New Orleans Saints.
Ravens-Chiefs opener to NFL season delayed by 20 minutes after storm passes through Kansas City
Read full article: Ravens-Chiefs opener to NFL season delayed by 20 minutes after storm passes through Kansas CityThe start of the NFL opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was delayed by 20 minutes Thursday night when a strong but brief storm passed over Arrowhead Stadium, bringing with it torrential rain and lightning.
What Dan Campbell said about QB Hendon Hooker’s playing time in final preseason game
Read full article: What Dan Campbell said about QB Hendon Hooker’s playing time in final preseason gameDan Campbell talked about his plan for quarterback Hendon Hooker when the Detroit Lions take the field for the final preseason game this weekend.
Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where
Read full article: Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and whereThe Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums
Read full article: Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiumsKansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri.
A Missouri mayor says a fight over jobs is back on. Things to know about Kansas wooing the Chiefs
Read full article: A Missouri mayor says a fight over jobs is back on. Things to know about Kansas wooing the ChiefsThe mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says an economic ‘border war’ between his state and Kansas has restarted.
Kansas is making a big run at Kansas City's pro teams with a plan to help pay for new stadiums
Read full article: Kansas is making a big run at Kansas City's pro teams with a plan to help pay for new stadiumsKansas is making a serious run at becoming the new home for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas lawmakers to debate whether wooing the Chiefs with new stadium is worth the cost
Read full article: Kansas lawmakers to debate whether wooing the Chiefs with new stadium is worth the costKansas legislators trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to their state argue that helping the Super Bowl champions build a new stadium could bring Kansas millions in income taxes from players and coaches that are currently going to Missouri.
Kansas leaders and new group ramp up efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri
Read full article: Kansas leaders and new group ramp up efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from MissouriTop Kansas legislators have intensified efforts to woo the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs by offering to let the professional football franchise shape a plan for using state bonds to finance a new stadium in Kansas.
Lawmakers want the Chiefs and Royals to come to Kansas, but a stadium plan fizzled
Read full article: Lawmakers want the Chiefs and Royals to come to Kansas, but a stadium plan fizzledSome Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure Kansas City’s two biggest professional sports teams across the Missouri border.
When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
Read full article: When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs has raised questions about what happens next.
Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatment
Read full article: Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatmentA man accused of stalking Taylor Swift after being spotted multiple times outside the singer’s Manhattan townhouse was found unfit to stand trial and will be committed to state custody for psychiatric treatment.
Detroit Lions will face Week 1 rematch with Chiefs in Super Bowl if they beat 49ers
Read full article: Detroit Lions will face Week 1 rematch with Chiefs in Super Bowl if they beat 49ersThe Detroit Lions will face a Week 1 rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl if they beat the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order
Read full article: Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective orderA Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift has been ordered held without bail after he was arrested multiple times in recent days in front of the pop star’s home in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood.
As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road
Read full article: As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the roadPatrick Mahomes has gone from having never played on the road in the postseason to having never lost on the road in the postseason.
Star Detroit Lions edge rusher activated ahead of Bucs game; former 3rd-round pick waived
Read full article: Star Detroit Lions edge rusher activated ahead of Bucs game; former 3rd-round pick waivedThe Detroit Lions have activated a star edge rusher from injured reserve and waived a former third-round pick ahead of their second-round playoff game against the Buccaneers.
Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las Vegas
Read full article: Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las VegasPop superstar Taylor Swift celebrated Christmas Day by watching her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as they faced the Las Vegas Raiders in an important game for playoff positioning Monday.
Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer
Read full article: Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summerFourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Detroit Lions announce 5 roster moves: Vaitai on IR, 2 players released, 2 signed
Read full article: Detroit Lions announce 5 roster moves: Vaitai on IR, 2 players released, 2 signedThe Detroit Lions announced five new roster moves: Halapoulivaati Vaitai to injured reserve, two players released from the practice squad, and two others signed.
How elevator ride with Chiefs fans helped validate just how good Detroit Lions are this year
Read full article: How elevator ride with Chiefs fans helped validate just how good Detroit Lions are this yearAn elevator ride with some Kansas City Chiefs fans helped validate just how good the Detroit Lions are this season.
Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle Packers
Read full article: Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle PackersDan Campbell provided an update on the injury status of four starters before the Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to battle the Packers for first place.
Taylor Swift’s night out watching Travis Kelce play football is all anyone is talking about
Read full article: Taylor Swift’s night out watching Travis Kelce play football is all anyone is talking aboutYesterday’s NFL game of the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Chicago Bears soon became the most talked about game of the weekend, thanks to one certain special guess: Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
Read full article: Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago BearsTaylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Detroit Lions lose James Houston for at least 6-8 weeks due to ankle injury, per report
Read full article: Detroit Lions lose James Houston for at least 6-8 weeks due to ankle injury, per reportA rough start to the week got even worse for the Detroit Lions on Monday, as they learned James Houston will miss at least the next 6-8 weeks due to an ankle injury.
CJGJ told Lions fans to wear blue ski masks to home opener. Now they’re sold out on Amazon
Read full article: CJGJ told Lions fans to wear blue ski masks to home opener. Now they’re sold out on AmazonIf you needed another indication of the Detroit Lions hype train, look no further than what happened on Tuesday night.
Detroit Lions tied with Packers atop NFC North after season starts with surprise upset in division
Read full article: Detroit Lions tied with Packers atop NFC North after season starts with surprise upset in divisionWith one week in the books, the Detroit Lions are tied with the Green Bay Packers atop the NFC North after the season began with one surprising upset within the division.
Dan Campbell’s risks? Excitement level? 7 questions for Detroit Lions fans after win over Chiefs
Read full article: Dan Campbell’s risks? Excitement level? 7 questions for Detroit Lions fans after win over ChiefsWe have 7 questions for Detroit Lions fans after their win over the Chiefs. Are you buying in now? Are you OK with Dan Campbell's risky calls?
The 6 critical moments that led to Detroit Lions shocking Chiefs in season opener
Read full article: The 6 critical moments that led to Detroit Lions shocking Chiefs in season openerThe Detroit Lions kicked off the NFL season in style on Thursday night, shocking the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in front of the entire country.
‘Let’s go Lions’: Detroit emerges victorious in stunning road victory over Chiefs in season opener
Read full article: ‘Let’s go Lions’: Detroit emerges victorious in stunning road victory over Chiefs in season openerThe Detroit Lions emerged victorious in a stunning 21-20 road victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium.
Detroit Lions put NFL on notice with win over defending champion Chiefs to open season
Read full article: Detroit Lions put NFL on notice with win over defending champion Chiefs to open seasonThe Detroit Lions put the entire NFL on notice Thursday night with an upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to open the season.
Live scoreboard: Detroit Lions battle Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football
Read full article: Live scoreboard: Detroit Lions battle Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night FootballThe most anticipated Detroit Lions season in decades is finally here, as they kick off the season against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landing
Read full article: Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landingThe Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years’ college bowl games.
List of Michigan football alumni gear up for NFL Championship Sunday
Read full article: List of Michigan football alumni gear up for NFL Championship SundayThe Michigan Wolverines will have some critical alumni out on the field Sunday (Jan. 30) afternoon/evening as teams are gearing up for a chance to make it to the holy grail of football, the Super Bowl.
Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monster
Read full article: Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monsterA worker cleans seats in Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Regular-season ratings for NFL games declined this season following two straight years of increases. The league averaged 16.5 million regular-season viewers last season after posting 5% gains in both 2018 and ’19. During the last presidential election year in 2016, NFL ratings were down 8%. There is increasing speculation that Monday night games might be returning full-time to network television for the first time since 2005.
Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election Day
Read full article: Mahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election DayPatrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week. Five days before throwing for four touchdowns and nearly 400 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 33-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers, Mahomes helped turn his home stadium into a giant polling place on Election Day. Chiefs president Mark Donovan and head coach Andy Reid were among the first to vote at Arrowhead on Tuesday. “Don’t be mad at paying customers when the product stinks and they are upset about what they’re watching. Not just one half.”___Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Election day over, Chiefs' Mahomes refocuses on football
Read full article: Election day over, Chiefs' Mahomes refocuses on footballA limited audience at Arrowhead Stadium watch as the New York Jets play the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. – Now that Election Day is over, Patrick Mahomes can turn his focus back to the football season. As the nation awaited final results in several battleground states Wednesday, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs still could rest well knowing he did his part to ensure people of Kansas City had a chance to let their voices be heard. Chiefs coach Andy Reid was among the first to cast his ballot at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday. The Chiefs are coming off a sound thrashing of the winless New York Jets while the Panthers have lost three straight games.
Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32
Read full article: Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32And when Carr threw an early interception Sunday that helped the Chiefs take a commanding lead, well, it seemed as if history was repeating itself. “I've had a lot of sad walks up that ramp,” Carr said later, “but you know what? Not today.”Instead, the oft-criticized quarterback steadied his shaky team, outplayed Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and led the Raiders to a 40-32 victory. But the Raiders (3-2) recovered a squib quick, Jacobs rumbled for a first down as the Chiefs (4-1) burned timeouts, and Carr sneaked for the crucial first down. But that's how these things go.”The Chiefs tied it at halftime, and the game slowed down during a scoreless third quarter.
Chiefs fan at season opener tests positive for virus
Read full article: Chiefs fan at season opener tests positive for virusKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ten fans who attended the Kansas City Chiefs game last week have been told to quarantine after one fan tested positive for COVID-19, Kansas City health officials announced Thursday. A person who watched the game from the group's box in Arrowhead Stadium's lower level tested positive the day after the game, the health department said. The health department and Chiefs organization worked together to track down those who had contact with the person. The Chiefs opened the NFL season last week against the Houston Texans with only 22% capacity — about 17,000 fans — at Arrowhead.
The Latest: Fans arriving for first game of NFL season
Read full article: The Latest: Fans arriving for first game of NFL seasonFans tailgate in a partially filled parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. – The Latest from the opening game of the NFL season between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans (all times local):6 p.m.Thousands of fans of the Kansas City Chiefs trickled into the parking lots surrounding Arrowhead Stadium for the start of the NFL season Thursday night. The Super Bowl champions were playing the Houston Texans. The Chiefs are among five franchises that have been given the green light to have fans in person. The number was capped at 22% of the capacity of the stadium, and that equates to about 17,000 fans.
Return of football renews fears over more virus spread
Read full article: Return of football renews fears over more virus spreadA football-starved nation is getting its games back with the start of the NFL season, but many worry that attending games or get-togethers will lead to a new surge in coronavirus infections. Many high schools have started football but states like California and Illinois cancelled the entire season. There have been scattered outbreaks among players, including an entire football team and marching band in a small town in Alabama that had to go into quarantine because of exposure to the virus. Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan said that he hopes the opener will send a message to the country that teams can safely return to the playing field during a pandemic. A few fans could carry home the virus and spread it to the broader community.
Chiefs, Texans fine-tuning for NFL opener Thursday night
Read full article: Chiefs, Texans fine-tuning for NFL opener Thursday nightListen, the first game is always that way, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, because you're never quite sure what they're going to do. Even with preseason games, the first few games are up in the air. If we would have had our four normal preseason games then we wouldve seen 25 to 30 snaps of their first group. But the speed of practice never quite matches that of a preseason game, and the speed of a preseason game never quite matches a regular-season one. But without preseason games to work on such fundamentals, the Chiefs had to tweak the way they approached tackling.
Chiefs season ticket holders donate game day experience to young fans
Read full article: Chiefs season ticket holders donate game day experience to young fansThe Kansas City Chiefs were back in preseason action Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers. (McKenzie Nelson/KSHB)KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) - The Kansas City Chiefs were back in preseason action Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers. For some Chiefs fans, the main event was in the parking lot before the game. If you've been to a Chiefs game in Kansas City before, you've probably seen Ty Rowton, also known as the 'X-Factor.' Saturday, Rowton was joined by dozens of Chiefs fans at a special tailgate in Lot C before the game.