No grass has grown beneath Vinnie Pasquantino’s feet since the KC Royals chose to make him theirs in the 11th round of the 2019 amateur draft. He’s wasted no time making his mark and his almost meteoric rise through Kansas City’s farm system flies in the face of the deliberate approach the organization typically takes […] This KC Royals rookie is becoming dangerous again - … [Read more...] about This KC Royals rookie is becoming dangerous again
Predict the Lineup: Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The lineup is scoring again, but now injuries play a part. Who do you send to take on the Portland Timbers? The Match Who: Sporting Kansas City (6-5-15, 23 points) vs Portland Timbers (7-12-7, 33 points) Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. Sporting Time Location: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas How to Watch: Fox … [Read more...] about Predict the Lineup: Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers
Patrick Mahomes says hard hit in preseason opener is good preparation for regular season
By Michael David Smith Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said before the preseason opener against the Bears that he likes to take a hit in the preseason to help get ready for the regular season. Mission accomplished. Bears defensive lineman Trevis Gipson drilled Mahomes as he was passing during the game, and Mahomes said that was what he wanted. “I [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes says hard hit in preseason opener is good preparation for regular season
Amazon’s Thursday night games will have Nielsen ratings
By Mike Florio Amazon is telling sponsors that it expects to have 12.5 million viewers for Thursday Night Football in 2022. Whatever the real numbers are, everyone will know them — thanks to the folks at Nielsen. John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports that the TNF games will have Nielsen ratings for the next three seasons. It’s [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Thursday night games will have Nielsen ratings
Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes keeps finding ways to get better
By Myles Simmons Kansas City’s offense will look different in 2022 without receiver Tyreek Hill. But the Chiefs still have two core members of the unit in quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce has been with the team since Andy Reid took over as head coach in 2013 and has seen the scheme evolve as [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes keeps finding ways to get better
Scott Pioli slams NFL for race-norming of concussion settlement, as payouts to some Black players increase
By Mike Florio There’s a lot happening right now in the NFL. Which means that stories that otherwise would ping loudly on the PFT radar screen in the post-draft/pre-camp lull can easily be overlooked. Here’s one that had a hard time ascending above the noise of the first full weekend of the preseason. And it has drawn a [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Scott Pioli slams NFL for race-norming of concussion settlement, as payouts to some Black players increase
Titans claim Lonnie Johnson Jr. off waivers
By Myles Simmons The Titans have added a player for their defensive backfield. Tennessee has claimed cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr., according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Johnson had been with the Chiefs in training camp but was waived on Monday. This will be his third team since the start of the offseason program, as Kansas City acquired [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Titans claim Lonnie Johnson Jr. off waivers
Travis Kelce Has Scary Message For Rest Of NFL
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images ) Earlier this offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs traded star wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins.Hill was a … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce Has Scary Message For Rest Of NFL
Here's what Chiefs HC Andy Reid thought about Danny Shelton's first practice
The Kansas City Chiefs made things official with DT Danny Shelton on Monday. ESPN reported that Shelton had agreed to terms with the Chiefs a week ago, but with such a quick turnaround before preseason Week 1, the team didn’t make things official until the new practice week. Shelton reported for his first training camp practice on Monday, providing fans in attendance and the … [Read more...] about Here's what Chiefs HC Andy Reid thought about Danny Shelton's first practice