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CROMWELL, Conn. — Brooks Koepka, one of the first players to denounce a rival league for only 48 players, is the latest PGA Tour player to sign on with Saudifunded LIV Golf series, The Associated Press has learned.

It’s been a busy off-season for the Kansas City Chiefs, with many transactions being made to forge a new-look offense. While much of the talk in recent months has been focused on the new receiving corps, including the additions of Marquez Valdes-Scantling and JuJu Smith-Schuster, the backfield has a new face, as well.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — All the small things are starting to add up to big results for the Kansas City Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kelly Donohoe sat at a table inside Turner High School, visiting with former Lee’s Summit West football coach Royce Boehm and greeting well-wishers.

Grain Valley’s Emma Thiessen burst on the prep soccer scene like a supernova in 2021. The freshman forward scored 29 goals and handed out 23 assists – with many of them going to Examiner Player of the Year Raena Childers, who is now starring for the University of Kansas – as the Eagles advanced to the Class 3 state final four.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Kansas City Royals had already won the series with Oakland but failed to get a sweep Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense will look to find their identity in 2022 as they welcome in some young pieces, new veterans and lean on their proven leaders. “If you want to sum it up in one word, you gotta be a gritty defense,” Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones said.