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The men's basketball team has high hopes for the season.

A look into men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

  The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team is looking to build off of last year’s disappointing season.      After coaches predicted a first-place finish in the Summit League preseason poll, the Roos wound up eighth in the conference with a 4-12 conference...

A FIFA World Cup countdown clock in the Northland. The clock was placed at Zona Rosa's Central Park in September.

Kansas City makes advances in preparations to host 2026 World Cup matches

Sara Hanon, Staff Writer
October 30, 2025

 The “Soccer Capital of America” is staying true to its name, as Kansas City is among 16 North American cities chosen to host World Cup matches in the summer of 2026.   The tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time, competing across the United States, Mexico...

Mural artwork by Morgan Agesen, located in Zona Rosa. This mural celebrates Kansas City's sports culture

Is Kansas City the next soccer capital?

Oncey Brown and Simone Sanchez
October 25, 2025

  Kansas City is known for barbecue and the Chiefs, but a new sport is taking the spotlight.   In recent years, soccer has grown from a small interest to one of the city’s biggest sports, led by Sporting Kansas City, the rise of the KC Current and the city’s upcoming...

Royal fans show support for the team at 2015 World Series Parade

KC Royals consider downtown move – What could this mean for Kansas City?

Esai Rojas-Jackson, Staff Writer
October 25, 2025

  UMKC students and faculty commented on the discussion surrounding the Kansas City Royals’ interest in building a downtown ballpark.   The Kansas City Royals have been considering a downtown location for Kauffman Stadium since 2021, shortly after team owner John Sherman...

Kansas City Roos, Men's Soccer, Concussions

Concussions Treatments Need to Improve: Op-ed

Savannah Moore, Writer
November 6, 2022

  Across the sports world, discussions around concussions continue to surge after a significant incident in the NFL caused a player to suffer a traumatic brain injury; one that could have been prevented.      After Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered...

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