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Mural Dedicated to Former UCM Athlete

Written by Bryan O’Barr, Reporter • February 1, 2022

Bruce Franklin Reed, otherwise known as the “Hacksaw” Butch Reed, was one of the first professional athletes to come out of the town of Warrensburg, Missouri. Reed found his fame within the sport of...

If you can’t beat them, join them: Why Chiefs fans need to cheer for Brady Sunday

Written by Jason Brown • January 31, 2019

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, our yearly dose of watching Tom Brady play on the NFL’s biggest stage will continue for at least another year. Cheering for Brady and the New England Patriots...

NFL gets dream matchups for conference championships

Written by Jason Brown • January 17, 2019

If there was ever a time to confidently say that the NFL is scripted with predetermined outcomes, this edition of Conference Championship weekend would be it. It seems obvious that the two best teams...

We should all understand why the Chiefs fired Kareem Hunt

Written by Jason Brown • December 5, 2018

Kareem Hunt had to go. When I sat down to write about the controversy surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs decision to release running back Kareem Hunt following the release of a video in which Hunt committed...

KC Chiefs help student organization raise funds

Written by Erin Wides • September 27, 2018

Imagine an NFL football team reaching out to a student organization at the University of Central Missouri. Michael Waters, seasonal sales representative with the Kansas City Chiefs, reached out to the...

Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali off PUP list, begins practicing

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 23, 2016

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The Chiefs took pass rusher Tamba Hali off the physically unable to perform list Monday, though the team said he will practice on a limited basis. Hali had surgery in the offseason...

Chiefs' Charles off PUP list, makes training camp debut

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 16, 2016

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo., AP) — Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has made his training camp debut. Charles had been on the physically-unable-to-perform list the first three weeks of camp. He underwent...

Chiefs reveal first depth chart with plenty of questions

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 8, 2016

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo., AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released their initial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener, and it left fans wondering just how good they might be once the games start counting. Assuming...

Despite injuries, Chiefs exuding confidence in training camp

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 7, 2016

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo., AP) — One of the NFL's top linebackers may not make it back this season, his pass-rushing partner and a dynamic running back have also been on the shelf, and a Pro Bowl safety has yet...

Chiefs sign quarterback Nick Foles to 1-year contract

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 6, 2016

By ROSS MARTIN Associated Press (ST. JOSEPH, Mo., AP) — Fans will have to wait at least a day to see the Kansas City Chiefs' new presumptive backup quarterback. Rain forced the team into the indoor facility...

Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill eager to shed character questions

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 4, 2016

By ROSS MARTIN Associated Press (ST. JOSEPH, Mo., AP) — For Tyreek Hill, each burst of speed and every impressive catch offer another chance to change the questions he faces. The Kansas City Chiefs'...

New details in Arrowhead Stadium death

Written by Muleskinner Staff • December 4, 2013

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri man who died Sunday after a struggle in the parking lot of Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium had gone to the game between the Chiefs and Broncos in a similar vehicle...