The decision comes as more corporations face pressure to take a stand against a new voting law in Georgia that critics say will suppress votes from minorities and the poor. Supporters of the law say those fears are overblown.
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ABC17’s Nathalie Jones brought on KTGR’s Matt Michaels in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (KMIZ) Major League Baseball announced it will be moving the 2021 All-Star Game and 2021 Draft out of Atlanta in response to a recent voting law passed by the state of Georgia. The law received criticism from civil rights groups and President Biden for restricting voting access for residents in the state. In
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The NFL owners voted in favor of adding a 17th game to the schedule starting this upcoming season. The league made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. The Chiefs will host the Packers for their extra game. That was determined because Kansas City and Green Bay are in opposite conference. The two teams also both finished
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ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full conversation in the video player above.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs released standout offensive linemen Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday morning. The team released the following statements in a release. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for both Eric and Mitchell,” General Manager Brett Veach said in a statement. “With Eric, obviously he was the very first
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Golf legend Tiger Woods was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a serious one-car rollover accident in Los Angeles County that required the “jaws of life,” according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department.
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ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Yadier Molina is officially returning for his 18th season with the Cardinals. The team says Molina signed a one-year deal with the organization. MLB Network reports it’s worth $9 million. Click here to hear Molina’s news conference from Tuesday. The 38-year-old hit .262 with four home runs and 16 RBI in last
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have foot surgery on Wednesday, according to a report from NFL.com. Ian Rapoport tweeted, “Source: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair a torn plantar plate in his foot, also known as turf toe. The rehab will be several months, but he’s expected
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Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, according to ESPN. “Marty will rightfully be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, but his legacy extends far beyond his
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The Cardinals officially traded for 8-time Gold Glove Award winner Nolan Arenado on Monday night. According to a release from the team, St. Louis will receive Nolan Arenado and cash considerations. In return – Colorado will get pitcher Austin Gomber, infielder Elehuris Montero, pitcher Tony Locey, infielder Mateo Gil and pitcher Jake
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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
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The Kansas City Chiefs will be going head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. The game is set for February 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, meaning the Buccaneers will be the first team to play in a Super Bowl in their home stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills
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