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Read sports opinion columns and commentary from local sports journalist Pete Gra...thoff. He writes about NFL, baseball and college teams for readers in Missouri and Kansas.All Articles — 73
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes bought a new house for his mother, Randi
Mar 31 · Pete GrathoffMother’s Day is more than six weeks away, but Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t find a better gift for his mom than the one he gave her recently.
Sporting KC fans share their thoughts — happy and sad — about Peter Vermes’ departure
Mar 31 · Pete GrathoffSporting Kansas City fans made their feelings known over the weekend, and the Major League Soccer franchise’s ownership apparently took note.
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An unexpected social-media battle erupted about Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce
Mar 31 · Pete GrathoffThe NFL does an incredible job of keeping football in the spotlight year round.
The first Royals game to be broadcast over the air in Kansas City is planned this week
Mar 31 · Pete GrathoffThe Royals won’t be wearing their powder-blue uniforms for this Sunday’s game against the Orioles, but it will be a throwback game in one sense.
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The story behind closer Carlos Estevez’s save celebration that baffled Royals broadcasters
Mar 30 · Pete GrathoffCarlos Estévez picked up his first save with the Royals on Saturday, and the first question he was asked by reporters in the clubhouse was if he’s an anime fan.
Maikel Garcia won a free chicken sandwich for all Royals fans at Saturday’s game
Mar 29 · Pete GrathoffSome highlights are just better than others.
Xavier Worthy tricked out his garage with photos of himself with the Chiefs
Mar 28 · Pete GrathoffIt’s almost expected that after signing a professional contract for the first time, an athlete will go out and buy a really expensive car.
Denny Matthews shares remembrances of late KU and Royals broadcaster Bob Davis
Mar 28 · Pete GrathoffA couple years ago, Royals broadcaster Denny Matthews was at Allen Fieldhouse for a Kansas men’s basketball game when he had an opportunity to catch up with an old friend.
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KC Royals hit into one of the most unique (and ugly) double plays you’ll ever see
Mar 27 · Pete GrathoffThe Royals put the opening day crowd of 39,393 threw a ringer Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
Chiefs fans had savagely funny plot ideas for Hallmark’s Buffalo Bills Christmas movie
Mar 27 · Pete GrathoffWill this be a sequel? Or part of a planned Hallmark movie series?
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Jason Sudeikis admits he wasn’t much of a KC Chiefs fan until the last few years
Mar 27 · Pete GrathoffGrowing up in Overland Park meant Emmy Award-winning actor Jason Sudeikis had a natural interest in sports teams from the Kansas City area.
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National MLB experts are (mostly) bullish on the Royals’ chances in the 2025 season
Mar 27 · Pete GrathoffRoyals CEO and chairman John Sherman was succinct about the team’s goal for the 2025 season.
MLB schedule-makers didn’t do Royals any favors with brutal stretch to start the season
Mar 27 · Pete GrathoffWhile the pomp and circumstance surrounding opening day is fun, the Royals know it’s just one of 162 games they will be playing this season.
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Kauffman Stadium fares poorly in Sports Illustrated’s ranking of MLB stadiums
Mar 26 · Pete GrathoffThere are many Royals fans who would be happy to see the team remain at Kauffman Stadium for an extended period of time.
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