KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Days after the New York Jets released Le’veon Bell, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him in for a one-year deal. Bell took to Twitter to announce a switch in uniform. Kansas City, #ChiefsKingdom, thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏾 let’s go! pic.twitter.com/6aEY9GaoA7— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) October 15, 2020 He will be
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LOS ANGELES, Ca (KMIZ) Tyronn Lue reportedly agreed to a five-year head coaching contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The Mexico, Missouri native will replace Doc Rivers, after working as an assistant under him last season. Los Angeles began its search for a new coach after blowing a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs can no longer boast an undefeated record. The Las Vegas Raiders stunned Andy Reid and company in a 40-32 air raid victory at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City came out of the gates with three touchdowns in the first half, but the Raiders were more than able to
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Here are the local high school scores from Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Tolton (1) Hickman (3) FINAL North Callaway (0) California (3) FINAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Kirksville (0) Battle (4) FINAL North Callaway (1) Bowling Green (3) FINAL California (3) Hallsville (7)
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KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs said they are continuing with their regular COVID-19 protocols, following a Monday night meeting with the New England Patriots. New England quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19 on October 3, which pushed the meeting between the two teams back to Monday night. The NFL reported that
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs improved to 4-0 after a 26-10 win over the Patriots on Monday night. New England’s defense held KC to just six points at halftime, but the Chiefs came alive in the second half. Patrick Mahomes was 19/29 for 236 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs forced four turnovers, including
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) COVID-19 changed the lives of athletes across the country, across all levels: college, high school, and even middle school. In August, Columbia Public Schools decided to begin the school year virtually. While students were still allowed to participate in and practice sports, it’s obviously not the same. Pep Stanciel, a local basketball
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ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Sports Radio 810 host Aly Trost in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above. Trost gives us an update on the Chiefs/Patriots game, which is now set for Monday at 6:05 p.m.
Continue Reading BALTIMORE, MD (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated after beating Baltimore 34-20 on Monday Night Football. Patrick Mahomes was 31/42 for 385 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile Lamar Jackson was just 14/28 for 97 yards and a touchdown. The reigning league MVP also rushed for 83 yards on nine carries, but it wasn’t
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KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) One of the longest-tenured players in Royals history announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday. The organization honored the outfielder, but did not indicate if he would play in the club’s four remaining games of the 2020 season. After 14 years of hard work and dedication to the #Royals, Alex Gordon
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ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Mizzou soccer coach Bryan Blitz in this week’s virtual edition of Sunday Sit-down.
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Just about every aspect of 2020 has been a bit off, except for the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-opener versus the Houston Texans The Chiefs are now 1-0, after a 34-20 win over the Texans. Kansas City came out just about as fans expected them to, with 31 unanswered points, including quite
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ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR’s Matt Michaels in this week’s virtual edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Since Missouri’s high school football season started on August 28, there have been three players making their names known on Hickman’s offense: wide receiver Devin Turner, quarterback T.J. Tuner, and wide receiver L.J. Williams. Fans and coaches alike said it is easy to see their bond on and off the field. It’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou football said it is continuing to come up with ways promote change in, not only the Columbia community, but around the country. On Friday, MU joined multiple SEC programs in deciding not to practice, so the team could focus on social injustices in America. “It was to share stories, cry, talk
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) In a year full of distractions, the Tolton football team isn’t having any of it. “We don’t worry about the elements that we can’t control. We worry about the elements that we can,” said Michael Egnew, Tolton’s football coach. One element the Trailblazers said they are hoping to control on week one,
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou football is now working with the three notable grad transfers Eli Drinkwitz brought in over the offseason. Damon Hazelton, Mike Maietti, and Keke Chism all transferred to the university for their final year of eligibility. Hazelton came to Missouri from Virginia Tech where he nabbed at eight touchdowns in the 2019-2020
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WARDSVILLE, Mo (KMIZ) Blair Oaks said a group of brothers have not only brought successful seasons to the Falcons, but an attitude to live by. Falcons coach Ted LePage said the Hair siblings bring a very specific type of leadership to the table. “They’ve all given humility first and service of others. When you talk
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HALLSVILLE, Mo (KMIZ) The Hallsville Indians are working to repeat the most historic season in town history, but under much different conditions than years past. In 2019, the Indians claimed the town’s first district title under new head coach, Justin Conyers. Conyers is still with the team, however, the 16 seniors who helped him get
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HALLSVILLE, Mo (KMIZ) The Hallsville Indians said it may take them a few weeks to get into the groove of actually meeting other teams after a summer of isolation. The Indians had their first full-contact scrimmage on Saturday and said, while its good to get the team tackling, they would usually have a lot more
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