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The Kansas City Royals are seeking a new skipper for the upcoming season. (Photo provided by USA Today)

Five Potential Managers for the Royals

Jackson Ogden, Writer
October 17, 2022

  Mike Matheny is out as Royals manager after posting a 165-219 record in three seasons with the team.   Although there was some noticeable improvement from years one to two in Matheny’s tenure, year three saw the Royals' win total drop from 74 to 65, signaling...

Kansas City Roos, Mens Basketball

Way Too Early Summit League Men’s Basketball Power Rankings

Jackson Ogden, Writer
October 11, 2022

South Dakota St.   A year after going 30-6 overall and 18-5 in the conference, 12 Jackrabbits, including three starters, will return to top the league once again. The last time the Jackrabbits finished below first in the conference was 2016-2017, and with this...

Dayton Moore, Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals Fire Long-Time General Manager Dayton Moore

Jackson Ogden, Writer
September 22, 2022

  The Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman announced that President of Baseball Operations, Dayton Moore, has been dismissed from his duties.   The move was announced in a press conference this past Wednesday.    The decision comes after Moore spent 16...

UMKC, Sports

Sports Betting in Kansas Becomes Official, How do UMKC Students Feel?

Jackson Ogden, Writer
September 13, 2022

 Kansas became the newest state to join the fast-growing movement of legalized sports gambling on September 1, 2022.   With access to legalized sports gambling closer to home than ever before, UMKC students are voicing their opinions on the matter.   "I don’t...

Kansas City Roos, Anderson Kopp

Meet a Roo: Anderson Kopp

Jackson Ogden, Writer
August 25, 2022

Anderson Kopp is a senior guard on the UMKC men’s basketball team who is one of the few players returning for the 2022–2023 season. In this brief sitdown, Anderson discusses his excitement for the upcoming season, his journey to UMKC, and even some of the changes the team...

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