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How the NCAA’s name, image, likeness rules affect UMKC

How the NCAA’s name, image, likeness rules affect UMKC

Evan Lohman
September 6, 2021

New NCAA rules allow college athletes to benefit from name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities. The change, which took effect on Aug. 28, was accompanied by a Missouri law with similar provisions. The debate of college athletes’ compensation reached a milestone over...

Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement on April 19, completing a rollercoaster of a 16-year NFL career. (Mile High Report)

Alex Smith retires and leaves impression on Kansas City and the NFL

Evan Lohman
April 27, 2021

Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement on April 19, completing a rollercoaster of a 16-year NFL career. Smith spent five seasons with Kansas City and made all three of his Pro Bowl appearances as a member of the Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs reign...

The Kansas City Royals have won nine of their first 14 games to begin the 2021 season. (Royals Review)

Royals off to solid start as team identity takes shape

Evan Lohman
April 20, 2021

The Kansas City Royals have won nine of their first 14 games to begin the 2021 season. With new faces all around the clubhouse, Royals manager Mike Matheny works every day toward tailoring the lineup and pitching rotation to maximize the team’s strengths and improve its...

The Kansas City Royals have an MLB-best 12 wins across their spring training games in Arizona, with a week until the first pitch of the 2021 regular season. (Kings of the Kauffman)

Kansas City Royals primed for 2021 season behind strong spring training performances

Evan Lohman
March 26, 2021

The Kansas City Royals have an MLB-best 12 wins across their spring training games in Arizona, with a week until the first pitch of the 2021 regular season. After a disappointing 59-103 season in 2019 and a COVID-19 shortened 2020, the Royals look to start strong this season...

Senior Mens Basketball player Brandon McKissic with his back to the camera, holding three fingers in the air

Men’s Basketball: Roos struggle in frustrating weekend against South Dakota

Evan Lohman
March 1, 2021

Kansas City’s men’s basketball team lost its final two games of the regular season at South Dakota State in a weekend double-header. The Jackrabbits won 67-49 on Friday and 89-77 on Saturday. Entering Friday’s game, the Roos were in the midst of a five-game win streak....

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