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Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer dies at 77

February 9, 2021 9:06 AM Associated Press

Schottenheimer died late Monday night in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tom Brady and Tampa Bay dethrone the defending champs

February 7, 2021 9:12 PM Nathalie Jones

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (KMIZ) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions for the first time in 19 years, with a 31-9 win over Kansas City. The duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski stole the show for Tampa Bay, going for two touchdowns over the course of the game. Those touchdowns broke the record

Super Bowl LV features several Mizzou connections

February 6, 2021 7:31 PM Andrew Kauffman

TAMPA BAY (KMIZ) There’s a ton of Mizzou in Tampa Bay this week as the Tigers are well represented in Super Bowl LV. You can watch the full story in the video player above. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was MU’s offensive line coach from 1989 to 1991. KC special teams coordinator Dave Toub joined

Former Mizzou football coach breaks down Super Bowl LV

February 6, 2021 7:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel to breakdown Super Bowl LV. The two spoke about the Chiefs matchup against the Buccaneers. Plus, Coach Pinkel shared his thoughts on a few of his friends playing and coaching in the big game. You can watch the

Chiefs head coach selects local golfer’s design for Special Olympics charity

February 6, 2021 7:15 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) In July, Special Olympics Missouri set out to find the perfect depiction of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, as it latest fundraising effort. Reid has been a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Missouri, even announcing a partnership with the organization a couple of years ago. Each year Reid and the organization come

The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their Super Bowl LIV win

REPLAY: Watch the ‘Road to Tampa’ Super Bowl special

February 6, 2021 6:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch a replay of the “Road to Tampa” Super Bowl special.

Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach Britt Reid

Chiefs coach Britt Reid in car crash injuring 2 young kids

February 5, 2021 6:24 PM Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash late Thursday that injured two young children near the team’s training complex adjacent to Arrowhead Stadium.

Chiefs meet with the media one last time before Super Bowl LV

February 4, 2021 3:46 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs finished their final day of media availability ahead of Super Bowl LV on Thursday. We spoke with Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and many more before they depart for Tampa on Saturday. Following a COVID-19 scare with the team barber, both Demarcus Robinson and Daniel Kilgore continue to

Tampa Bay players have high praise for Blaine Gabbert

February 3, 2021 3:29 PM Andrew Kauffman

TAMPA BAY – (KMIZ) Several Tampa Bay players spoke very highly of former Mizzou quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Wednesday. Seems like the love for former Mizzou QB Blaine Gabbert is contagious on both sides of the ball. Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards says Gabbert brings a "vet mentality." https://t.co/zxukqZI5YX pic.twitter.com/bsLpxH6eHQ— Nathalie Jones (@NathalieABC17) February 3, 2021

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan to attend a Super Bowl gathering?

February 3, 2021 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

This year’s Super Bowl is like no other, colored by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chiefs meet with media on Day 2 of Super Bowl week

February 2, 2021 10:10 AM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs had a busy Tuesday morning meeting with reporters on Zoom. We spoke with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and others leading up to the big game. We also got the chance to speak with Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub. The former Mizzou football assistant

Kansas City Chiefs celebrate Super Bowl win

Health officials hope for small gatherings this Super Bowl Sunday

February 2, 2021 12:24 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is recommending people choose to watch the Super Bowl in their own households this year with small groups of people.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl?

February 2, 2021 3:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Football fans around Mid-Missouri are pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs to take the championship Sunday.

Chiefs interview from home on Opening Night ahead of Super Bowl LV

February 1, 2021 3:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ Opening night looked much different this year as the Chiefs are still at home ahead of Super Bowl LV. We had the chance to speak with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several others via Zoom on Monday ahead of the big game. It may all be virtual, but

Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Andy Humphrey

January 31, 2021 10:22 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR radio host Andy Humphrey in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above.

Chiefs advance to second straight Super Bowl

January 24, 2021 9:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs are Super Bowl bound for the second straight year. Kansas City beat Buffalo 38-24 to capture another AFC Championship on Sunday night. The Chiefs trailed 9-0 after the first quarter, but Kansas City responded with 21 points in the second quarter to take a 21-12 lead into halftime. The

Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol; set to play on Sunday

January 22, 2021 2:39 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Patrick Mahomes cleared stage five of the NFL’s concussion protocol, which clears him to play in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. The quarterback took a hit to the back of the head against the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 17, which took him out for the remainder of the game. On

Chiefs survive without Mahomes to advance to AFC Championship

January 17, 2021 5:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs survived a late comeback attempt by Cleveland to advance to their third straight AFC Championship game. Kansas City won the game 22-17. Patrick Mahomes left the game in the third quarter after an apparent head injury. He would not return after being diagnosed with a concussion. On 4th and

Chiefs fall in season finale after resting starters

January 3, 2021 6:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs backups lost to the Chargers, 38-21, in the regular season finale on Sunday. Kansas City had already clinched the one-seed in the AFC, so its final matchup of the season was meaningless for playoff positioning. KC finished the year 14-2. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Frank Clark and many other

Top 10 Mid-Missouri sports moments of 2020

December 27, 2020 11:01 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) ABC17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman and ABC17’s Nathalie Jones recap the top Mid-Missouri sports moments of 2020.