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Mystery deepens: What happened to Josh Simmons? Chiefs rookie's absence sparks speculation
The Kansas City Chiefs are grappling with a silent storm. Their rookie starting left tackle, Josh Simmons, has been conspicuously absent since Week 6 - and the details surrounding his absence are murky and increasingly concerning. For a team...

Week 6 reaction: Kansas City Chiefs are ALIVE!; Drama with Tua Tagovailoa and Miami Dolphins
Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 6 in the NFL! The Kansas City Chiefs are ALIVE in the AFC after beating the Detroit Lions!; Tua Tagovailoa calls out the Miami Dolphins; And much more! 00:00 – Mackey travel horror story...

Girod says KU 'strongest it's ever been' despite hiring freeze and budget cuts
Chancellor Doug Girod asserted that the University of Kansas is the strongest it has ever been at his State of the University address Thursday evening. “I’m happy to stand up here and say that the state of our university is actually very strong,”...


Marshall’s Rawls has team-high 10 tackles in Kansas’ loss to Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (KLTV) - Former Marshall Maverick Lyrik Rawls recorded a team-high 10 tackles in the Kansas Jayhawks’ 42-17 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. The redshirt-senior recorded double-digit tackles for the third time this...

Self expresses enthusiasm for ‘fun,’ ‘fast’ squad at Late Night
Kansas head coach Bill Self addresses the crowd during Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug Friday night’s men’s basketball portion of Late Night in the Phog featured an extended riff on the...

Ohtani's top 10 home runs in MLB
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Jena Sims rocks all-blue look as she arrives in Austin for SI Swimsuit’s US Grand Prix event
Jena Sims has touched down in Austin for a Grand Prix event hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and Mini USA. Ahead of the occassion, she shared a post on Instagram, showing off the blue outfit she wore to travel. Sims was photographed striking...

Officials warn motorists of vehicle-deer collisions in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Motorists are warned to be on the lookout for deer on Kansas roadways. Vehicle-deer crashes can occur any day of the year on Kansas roadways, Kansas Department of Transportation officials noted in a news release on Monday...

Kansas volleyball uses fiery offensive performance to rally in four-set victory over Iowa State
photo by: Kahner Sampson/Special to the Journal-World KU senior Rhian Swanson spikes the ball past the hands of Iowa State's Morgan Brandt during the Jayhawks' match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence....

Exposing a Global Surveillance Empire
Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Reveal. I’m Al Letson. Picture a map of the world laid out on a giant screen. It’s pulsing with tiny points of light from San Francisco to Tokyo, Stockholm to Cape Town. In...

Gordon relishing his time in the big leagues
CHAMPAIGN — Striding along the patch of grass across the street from Franklin STEAM Academy and the baseball field where Champaign Central plays at Spalding Park, Tanner Gordon covers the distance at a good clip. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Gordon is...

Horse racing tips: ‘He loves the track and is a massive price’ – Templegate’s eyecatching Champions Day NAP at Ascot
TEMPLEGATE tackles a titanic Saturday of action confident of smashing the Ascot bookies on their brilliant Champions Day. He goes through every race live on ITV1 – and picks out his winners on every race across the country. Sign up for Scottish...

PREP FOOTBALL: Lake City punches back, downs Lewiston
COEUR d’ALENE — In a bout between two Inland Empire League heavyweights, it was going to come down to who could land the final blow. As it turned out, it was a guy that wasn’t even supposed to get the ball in that situation. Junior quarterback...

Chiefs rule out Josh Simmons; Patrick Mahomes says he's 'praying for him'
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons will not play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after being listed as "not injury related - personal" on the team's official injury report. Head coach Andy Reid said Simmons is dealing with a "family...

Patti Arnold remembered for her love of sports writing
Memorial services for Patti Arnold, long the most recognized sports face of The Daily Sentinel, are to be announced.Arnold died recently at her home in Grand Junction. She was 67. Arnold’s career at The Sentinel began in 1985 and continued through...

Kansas City police identify pedestrian struck, killed in crosswalk at Southwest Trafficway, 31st
Kansas City police identify pedestrian struck, killed in crosswalk at Southwest Trafficway, 31st Street COULD SEE SOME RAIN DROPS. THAT’S ALL AHEAD. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU BRITTANY. NOW HERE ARE NINE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW AS YOU HEAD OUT...

Warm & windy in Kansas City today
Warm & windy in Kansas City today Much warmer today with highs in the mid to upper 80s and wind gusts up to 30 mph. NINE NEWS. NOW 552. AS WE WAKE UP ON THIS SATURDAY SUNDAY MORNING, THAT IS. I DON’T EVEN WANT TO TALK ABOUT WINTER. I KNOW IT’S...

World Cup 2026 Announcement Is Already Pushing U.S. Tourists Away To Canada And Mexico
It is hardly news to say that during the last year or so, the tourism industry in the US has experienced a steep drop-off. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), a whopping $2.36 trillion was added to the American economy from...

Texas Tech Eyes Undefeated Streak Against Kansas Today
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University aims to maintain its perfect season record this afternoon as they face off against the University of Kansas in a highly anticipated match. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on...