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Daily Delivery: Kansas makes an offer the Chiefs and Royals shouldn’t refuse
GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald delivers his thoughts on the day's notable headlines from Kansas State athletics and the sports world. Here is what is on today's agenda:. Jackson County in Kansas City, Mo., recently turned down a stadium ballot initiative that would have helped build the Royals a new stadium and renovated Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs. Now, the state of Kansas has offered both franchises new facilities for free because of the new revenue and notoriety it would bring the state. The Chiefs seem to be the main focus with a domed stadium that can host all-season concerts, a Final Four or Super Bowl in the state of Kansas.
Report: Kansas lawmakers devising new plan to lure Chiefs or Royals
Kansas lawmakers are trying to create an enticing plan to persuade the Chiefs or Royals to cross state lines.Jonathan Shorman of The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas legislators are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to finance a new stadium fully. Shorman added that on Monday night, legislative negotiators adopted a proposal to authorize up to two sales tax and revenue bond districts for professional sports. This would allow municipalities to issue construction bonds, which would be paid off by future sales tax revenue. The term of this bond could last for 30 years.This comes after 58 percent of...
Kansas City Royals games dropped by Comcast after Bally Sports contract expires
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Thousands of Kansas City Royals fans will no longer be able to watch the boys in blue on cable. Comcast notified customers Wednesday morning that it could not reach an agreement with Diamond Sports Group, and Xfinity’s deal to broadcast Royals games on Bally Sports expired.
Royal watch: Fan forecast at the K
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - If you are heading out to watch the boys in blue this weekend, Friday will be the best day!. The first pitch is at 6:40 p.m. Friday. Temperatures will be in the low 70s and a bit breezy with northwest winds 10-15 mph. By the end of the game, temperatures will drop to the mid-60s.
JaxCo counselor weighs in on proposals for Chiefs stadium question in November
The Jackson County, Missouri, counselor said Thursday he’ll advise legislators against placing a parks sales tax question to help the Chiefs renovate their stadium on November's ballot.
At Kansas City's Goofball Sk8boards, an LGBTQ safe space, being a newbie skater is cool
Skateboarding, which was invented and popularized by California surfers in the mid-20th century, historically has had a misfit or outsider identity. That's changed in the past decade; Skateboarding has gone mainstream, and is even an Olympic sport. But a lot of skaters, especially women and LGBTQ people, still don’t feel...
Stadium architect shares renderings hoping to bring Chiefs to KCK
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A renowned sports architect is providing Kansas lawmakers with an idea of what a potential new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs could look like if the team were to move across state lines. Renderings from sports architect David Manica -- who has designed Allegiant...
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