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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
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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Becoming ‘Junior’: Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. says he adopted alter ego and success followed
Mar 26 · Pete GrathoffFrom the outside, it seems like life has always been great for Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. From a young age, Witt was viewed as one of the best baseball ….
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce shares his thoughts on domed stadiums and where they’re located
Mar 26 · Pete GrathoffNearly a year ago, developers shared their vision for a new Chiefs stadium, and there were a couple of noteworthy elements to it.
The 5 coolest giveaways the Royals have planned this season, along with plans for bobbleheads
Mar 26 · Pete GrathoffThe Royals’ 30-win improvement last season resulted in a postseason berth and optimism abounds this year.
Royals offering foods and drinks for reduced prices on a value menu at Kauffman Stadium
Mar 25 · Pete GrathoffLike sports fans across the country, Royals supporters will grumble about ticket prices along with the cost of streaming games and parking at the Truman Sports Complex.
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World Cup 2026 organizers provide update on work being done at Arrowhead Stadium
Mar 25 · Pete GrathoffWhen the first pass is made at the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, it will be at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Here are photos from new Chiefs left tackle Jaylon Moore’s wedding last weekend
Mar 25 · Pete GrathoffIt’s been quite a month for Jaylon Moore.
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One of Branson’s most popular musical acts will perform national anthem at Royals opener
Mar 25 · Pete GrathoffThe tourist website for Branson, Missouri, includes a list of the must-see shows in town.
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Mike Pennel’s young son adorably played agent and approved new Chiefs contract
Mar 25 · Pete GrathoffDefensive lineman Mike Pennel made sure everything was to his liking before signing a new one-year deal with the Chiefs on Monday.
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College basketball fan wins $1 million for their NCAA Tournament men’s bracket success
Mar 24 · Pete GrathoffA decade ago, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway ensured a promotion that offered a $1 billion prize to anyone who filled out a perfect bracket in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
Here’s what to know about buying a parking pass for KC Royals games in 2025
Mar 24 · Pete GrathoffThe weather forecast for the Royals’ 2025 season opener is splendid.
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