New Truman AD Ryan Parker realistic about challenges
Ryan Parker, the new activities director at Truman, is entering his role at the Independence high school with optimism and confidence.
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'Aura farming' rookie Jalen Royals looking to break through in Chiefs camp
The energy Jalen Royals brings to Kansas City Chiefs training camp every day has been noticeable by coaches, fans and his colleagues on the field.
What’s Up Next area sports calendar
Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Aug. 29
Landon McCallum re-signs with Firebirds after spending rookie season with Mavericks
A forward who signed with the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds but spent all of his rookie professional season with the ECHL’s Kansas City Mavericks last year is back. Landon McCallum, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound native of Delhi, Ontario, re-signed with Coachella Valley, the Mavericks’ AHL affiliate announced Thursday.
Commentary: Scoop-and-more? Why Mizzou’s Zion Young will continue to make mayhem in the SEC
Man, in an NIL world, Mizzou’s Zion Young could have fun in Columbia, Missouri, with the famous scoop from his scoop-and-score touchdown – ice cream shops to dog waste cleanup to, heck, even the journalism school (“From the football field to the J-school newsrooms, Mizzou students get scoops”).
Former Raiders coach helping out old mentor at Chiefs camp
Antonio Pierce often talked about bleeding silver and black during his time coaching the Raiders, the team he grew up loving. That’s why it was stunning for fans to see him in Chiefs colors this week.
Local grads get taste of major league experience in Ban Johnson All-Star Game
Truman High School graduate Kayne Braxton was taking in the moment.
Mavericks re-sign speedy, ‘relentless’ Brand
The Kansas City Mavericks liked what they saw from Chase Brand after picking him up off waivers in the middle of last season.
Deep crop of defensive ends creates a math problem for Mizzou coaches
Watching Missouri’s defensive ends practice is a lesson in ballistics, a matter of precision and explosion.
What’s Up Next area sports calendar
Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Aug. 29-30