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Both mens and womens basketball players received recognition in the Summit League for their performances.

Kansas City reels in Summit League Awards in Historic Fashion

Cristian Martinez, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos earned nine Summit League Awards, including the first Coach of the Year win in 19 years.    Men’s basketball head coach Marvin Menzies’ impressive second season in Kansas City earned him the historic win as Coach of the Year. It’s the first...

The team celebrates its victory against Omaha.

Kansas City Roos Basketball Shines Bright While Other Regional Teams Struggles

Cristian Martinez, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024

  College basketball isn’t going well for the three larger Division I schools surrounding the Kansas City area.   The University of Kansas is having one of its worst seasons in recent memory with a 10-7 conference record and slipping in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings....

The Roos won their last six games of the regular season.

Kansas City Roos Secure Second Seed in Summit League Tournament

Cristian Martinez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos are the second seed in the Summit League, making it the first time they rank at that high in the conference since the 2004-2005 season.    During the last week of conference play, eight teams had yet to secure a position within the standings. However,...

Gizzi and Lannum are known for not breaking character or answering questions until their task has been completed (Cristian Martinez)

[Photo] AreYouKiddingTV Visits UMKC

Ellen Beshuk, News Editor
September 5, 2023

Gizzi and Lannum are known for not breaking character or answering questions until their task has been completed (Cristian Martinez)

Two buildings that the university is still making payments on previously stood where the development project is planned.

An Update to the UMKC Arena

Cristian Martinez and Ellen Beshuk
August 31, 2023

  As the first weeks of school pass, the Oak Street development project continues to trend in multiple directions.    According to a source close to the situation, Chancellor Mauli G. Agrawal is still awaiting the proposal from multiple developers. While the Request For...

Kansas City Athletics look to improve on Swinney Rec.

The Roos Make Major Upgrade For Men’s Basketball

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023

The Kansas City Roos’ men’s basketball team will have a newly renovated locker room thanks to a large donation from a supporter of the organization.    KC Athletics announced on Aug. 31 that Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder donated a large sum to help improve the men’s...

UMKC is in the process of introducing a new facility for the Athletics Department.

New Arena, New Roos?

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 24, 2023

  UMKC is in the early stages of hosting one of the largest projects in Volker campus history with the Oak Street Development project, which includes the school's very own arena.   On May 15, the university released a Request For Proposals (RFP) that introduced the plan...

UMKC Hosts Listening Sessions For Upcoming Oak Street Development Plan

UMKC Hosts Listening Sessions For Upcoming Oak Street Development Plan

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
June 28, 2023

Throughout the presentations and questions, UMKC’s Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Sean Reeder used one phrase to describe the Oak Street and 51st Street development project.    “A gateway to the campus,” Reeder said.    On June 27, members from...

UMKC Swinney Recreation would no longer host the Kansas City Roos if the new arena is built.

Local Businesses in Jeopardy of Leaving; An In-depth Look at the Request For Proposal of the UMKC Arena

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
June 27, 2023

On May 15, UMKC issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new athletics arena, which includes potential plans for over five acres of land on Oak Street and 51st Street.   In the RFP, the university details how the construction of a new arena is part of the “2021 Master...

The Kansas City Roos mens golf team posing with the Summit League trophy.

Kansas City has wild comeback to win at Summit League tournament

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023

 The Kansas City Roos men’s golf team won the Summit League championship and will head to the 2023 NCAA regionals.     After three rounds from April 30 to May 2 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Roos reeled off a victory on a historic performance from sophomore, Summit League...

Shemarri Allen standing on the Swinney Rec court.

Kansas City Loses Another Star Player

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023

  Senior guard Shemarri Allen will officially head to the transfer portal.    The Portal Report made the announcement of his decision on May 2, one day after graduate guard RayQuawndis Mitchell pulled out of the NBA Draft to play one more year in the NCAA.     Allen...

Rayquawndis Mitchell at the free throw line.

Star Roo Hops on to the Transfer Portal

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
May 1, 2023

  Graduate guard RayQuawndis Mitchell will officially enter the transfer portal.    The Portal Report announced late afternoon on May 1 that Mitchell will seek to play his last season of college hoops for another team in the NCAA. This comes after he declared for the...

The Kansas City Chiefs added a potential starter in the third round.

The Chiefs Trade Up for an Offensive Tackle in the Third Round

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs trade up in the third round to select offensive tackle Wanya Morris. The Chiefs traded picks 95 and 217 to the Cincinnati Bengals for pick 92. A Grayson high school graduate, Morris was a former five-star recruit by ESPN prior to entering college....

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a new pass-catcher for Patrick Mahomes.

Chiefs Add a Weapon for Patrick Mahomes in the Second Round of the NFL Draft

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs moved up from the 63rd overall pick to the 55th overall pick to select SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice. The Chiefs traded picks 63, 122, and 249 to the Detroit Lions in exchange for picks 55 and 194. From North Richland Hills, Texas, Rice started his...

The 2023 NFL Draft will take place over the span of three days.

NFL Draft: Round Two and Three Thread

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023

Day Two of the NFL Draft starts on April 28, at 6 p.m., in which rounds two and three will take place at Union Station in Kansas City. Roo News will update you on every selection and trade made as the night progresses. Round Two Pick No. 32 With the 32nd overall pick,...

The Kansas City Chiefs selected a defensive end in the first round.

The Chiefs Select a Local Prospect with the 31st Overall Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023

With the 31st overall pick, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Felix Anudike-Uzomah, the defensive end from Kansas State. Numerous sources reported that the Chiefs wanted to trade up with teams like the Dallas Cowboys, but they stayed put and drafted the kid from the metro area. Anudike-Uzomah...

The 2023 NFL Draft will take place over the span of three days.

NFL Draft: Round One Thread

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023

The 2023 NFL Draft will officially start at 7 p.m. Central Time at the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. Roo News will update you on every first-round selection and trade as the night continues. Round 1 Pick No. 1 With the first overall pick, the Carolina Panthers...

George Gaustello II speaking at the GKCSEF Awards Ceremony in 2018.

From the NFL Draft to Exciting Exhibits, A Roo Makes Dreams Come True

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023

  As our interview concluded, UMKC alumni George Gaustello asked me when I last visited Science City. I told the well-dressed, high-energy, 1982 graduate about an amusing school field trip in sixth grade.    Gaustello simply replied, “Follow me.”    While the...

Sanaa St. Andre (#20) played a key role for the Roos before her injury.

Transfer Portal Packed with Roos, as Three More Players Exit the Program

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 15, 2023

Three more players will not return for the Kansas City Roos’ women’s basketball team for the 2023-2024 season.    Sophomore guard Ava Murphy, sophomore center Trinity Moreland and senior guard Sanaa’ St. Andre will look to play for other teams in the NCAA.    Heat...

RayQuawndis Mitchell played a key role in the Roos offense in 2022-2023.

RayQuawndis Mitchell Declares for NBA Draft

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023

  Graduate guard RayQuawndis Mitchell officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft.    In a statement he made on social media on March 27, Mitchell announced that he would also maintain his college eligibility. Prior to his decision, he did not sign an agent, which means...

Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett looks to make noise in her first year in Kansas City.

Summit League Semi-Finals Preview: Kansas City vs. Omaha

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
March 5, 2023

  The Kansas City Roos’ women’s basketball team will face their toughest task yet as they play the sixth-seeded Omaha Mavericks in the semi-finals of the Summit League tournament.   The match-up will take place on March 6 at 3 p.m. at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.   After...

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a new pass-catcher for Patrick Mahomes.

The Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
February 12, 2023

  RooNews will announce if UMKC cancels classes for the Chiefs championship parade.   The Kansas City Chiefs, on a last-second field goal, win Super Bowl LVII 38-35.    After weeks of speculation and predictions, the Chiefs found a way to win against a coveted Philadelphia...

Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball, RaVon Nero

Three Kansas City Women’s Basketball Players No Longer on Active Roster

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
February 5, 2023

Update: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin provided a statement.    Three more players decided to step down from the Kansas City Roos’ women's basketball team, RooNews has learned.     This comes weeks after junior forward Dani Winslow...

Kansas City Roos Womens Basketball

UMKC Women’s Basketball Player Steps Down from Team

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
January 8, 2023

Kansas City Roos’ junior forward Dani Winslow officially stepped down from the women’s basketball team and will be entering the transfer portal.   Her decision comes after being absent for the past couple of games.   “I felt that for my mental and...

Photo courtesy of HBO Max.

The New Observer: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” Review

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022

  Harry Potter’s chokehold on pop culture is incredible, as the Wizarding World has continued to enchant fans around the globe for over 20 years.    Despite having 500 million copies sold and grossing almost $2.4 billion at the box office, I was not a part of the magical...

Kansas City Roos, Mens Basketball

Coach Marvin Menzies Making an Early Impact: A Closer Look at the Kansas City Roos

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2022

 After an offseason of major changes, Head Coach Marvin Menzies and his staff have one goal in mind; elevate the Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team.   “It's time now for his program to blossom. We need to take it to the next level. That's what we're here to...

Kansas City Royals

UMKC Student Pushed By Davante Adams During Chiefs Game

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022

Update: Davante Adams has been cited for assault, according to Kansas City Municipal Court records. He deleted his statement from Twitter on Oct. 13. In a viral clip, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams shoved an ESPN cameraman. The crew member identified...

Photo of wreck courtesy of Anchor Island Coffees Instagram page

Anchor Island Coffee Looks to Re-Open Soon After Car Hits Store

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022

UPDATE: The truck was stolen prior to the collision, according to the vehicle owner's Facebook post. As he sat in his house with his pets, Armando Vasquez received a phone call from one of his employees. They needed him urgently to come to the shop. He was shocked at...

Anchor Island Coffee

Anchor Island Coffee Temporarily Shut Down After A Late Accident

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022

Anchor Island Coffee employees were shocked when a speeding truck slammed into the restaurant during the evening hours on Tuesday.  The accident occurred at around 7 p.m. The restaurant is located on Troost Avenue in the heart of KCMO.  In footage taken by one...

Kansas City Roos, Riley Moore, Womens Soccer

Kansas City’s mistakes lead to a 0-5 loss to Saint Louis

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 29, 2022

 The Kansas City Roos lose to the Saint Louis Billikens 0-5 after making multiple mistakes on defense. The game started with a defensive duel, as neither team could get anything going on offense. From time to time, the Roos attempted to make a push for a goal, but Saint Louis’...

Kansas City Roos, Mens Soccer, Kazuki Kimura

Kansas City allows an early goal in the season opener, as they lose 0-1 to Duke

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022

On opening night, the Kansas City Men's Soccer team tried their best to keep up, but an early Drake Bulldogs goal led to a 0-1 loss on opening night. Here are some key takeaways from tonight’s performance.  The Roos set their sights on an early goal, as senior midfielder...

UrinatingTree, YouTube

Q/A with UrinatingTree

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022

UrinatingTree is a sports-based Youtube channel founded by Steve Linkowski in 2010. Starting as an unknown video game reviewer and bartender, Linkowski’s historical videos on sports franchises and weekly uploads that cover the NFL season jolted him to over 500,000 subscribers....

Tom Grossi

Q&A with Tom Grossi

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022

The Packast is a channel rising rapidly on the YouTube platform, created by former comedian and teacher Tom Grossi. In anticipation of my upcoming article series, Grossi provides some backstory to some of his most popular video/streaming concepts and the future of his show. The...

UrinatingTree, YouTube

Q&A with Urinating Tree

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022

UrinatingTree is a sports-based Youtube channel founded by Steve Linkowski in 2010. Even though he started as an unknown video game reviewer, his historical videos on sports franchises and weekly uploads that cover the NFL season jolted him to over 500K subscribers. During...

Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft

Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft

Cristian Martinez
May 3, 2022

Wow. I was so wrong about my mock draft, but in all the right ways.  The 2022 NFL Draft ended this past Saturday with the Kansas City Chiefs changing the lives of ten college athletes. After looking over the numerous selections, here are my quick thoughts on who the...

The Kansas City Chiefs prepare to draft this Thursday, with 12 total picks. (KC Kingdom)

Kansas City Chiefs mock draft

Cristian Martinez
April 27, 2022

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason continues with the 2022 NFL Draft. With 12 draft picks at their disposal (four picks in the top 60), this will be a great opportunity for the organization to bolster a Super Bowl-ready team that’s in need of multiple positions.  For...

Menzies returns to coaching after a two-year absence. (UMKC)

UMKC announces new head coach for men’s basketball

Cristian Martinez
April 26, 2022

The athletic departments has officially announced Marvin Menzies will serve as the new men’s basketball head coach following the departure of Billy Donlon. Menzies started his career with Santa Monica Community College as an assistant head coach. He went on to work under...

The impact of the Tyreek Hill trade for the Chiefs

The impact of the Tyreek Hill trade for the Chiefs

Cristian Martinez
April 5, 2022

In an unexpected move, the Kansas City Chiefs traded away star wideout Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. In return, Kansas City received five picks. These include a 2022 first, second and fourth-round pick. They will also receive a 2023 fourth and sixth-round pick.  In...

Women’s basketball: Kansas Citys second quarter collapse leads to loss against Northern Iowa

Women’s basketball: Kansas City’s second quarter collapse leads to loss against Northern Iowa

Cristian Martinez
March 21, 2022

After being selected into the WNIT tournament, the Kansas City Roos bowed out quickly after losing to the Northern Iowa Panthers 75-58.  Senior guard Naomie Alnatas led the team once again in scoring, totaling 24 points in 35 minutes. She also provided three steals,...

The Roos will continue their postseason play in the Womens National Invitation Tournament. (Julia Kapros/Roo News)

Women’s basketball: Summit League Tournament ends abruptly for Roos, key players set to return

Cristian Martinez
March 15, 2022

Kansas City’s record-breaking season ended on a harsh note when the South Dakota Coyotes knocked the Roos out of the Summit League Tournament.  After defeating North Dakota State 81-74, the Roos lost significantly to the Coyotes by a 81-67 margin. Offensively, Kansas...

The Kansas City Roos walk off the court during a Saturday evening matchup. (Julia Kapros/Roo News)

Women’s basketball: Kansas City battles North Dakota State in opening round of conference tournament

Cristian Martinez
March 6, 2022

The Kansas City Roos will travel to Sioux Falls for the Summit League Tournament to face North Dakota State on March 6 at 3 p.m. Under coach Jacie Hoyt, the Roos have had one of their best seasons. She led her team to a 22-7 record, tied for the most wins since 1991-1992. Even...

Men’s basketball: Roos dominant first half helps them cruise past South Dakota

Men’s basketball: Roos dominant first half helps them cruise past South Dakota

Cristian Martinez
February 28, 2022

In front of a rowdy crowd last Thursday, a composed Kansas City Roos team bested South Dakota 72-63. Graduate guard Evan Gilyard II dominated the Coyotes defense in an impressive first half. With his step-back jumpers and ability to weave around defenders inside the paint,...

Mandy Willems (#21) hugging Namoie Alnatas (#3) after defeating the Bisons 76-67. (Julia Kapros/Roo News)

Women’s basketball: Roos celebrate Senior Night with win over North Dakota State

Cristian Martinez
February 22, 2022

A well-prepared North Dakota State Bisons squad couldn’t stop the Kansas City Roos on Senior Night. The Roos turned up the intensity in the final minutes of Saturday’s game, cementing their 76-67 victory.  Graduate forward Brooklyn McDavid’s smooth fadeaway shot...

Women’s basketball: Bradley cements win over Golden Eagles with steal-and-score

Women’s basketball: Bradley cements win over Golden Eagles with steal-and-score

Cristian Martinez
February 16, 2022

Graduate forward Kiara Bradley’s late-game heroics ended Oral Roberts’ comeback on Saturday, cementing the Roos 69-63 victory. The performance was one of Bradley’s best games this season. She led the way with 19 points (12 of her points came from the three-point line,...

Men’s basketball: Kansas City’s last-minute offensive explosion helps them soar past St. Thomas

Men’s basketball: Kansas City’s last-minute offensive explosion helps them soar past St. Thomas

Cristian Martinez
February 7, 2022

The 13-9 Kansas City Roos faced the 8-12 St. Thomas Tommies for the first time in UMKC history on Thursday night. By the time the clock hit zero, however, both teams looked like classic rivals.  Kansas City’s first points came via Arkel Lamar’s three-point shot,...

Women’s basketball: Kansas City rallies in the fourth quarter, defeats Western Illinois 74-66

Women’s basketball: Kansas City rallies in the fourth quarter, defeats Western Illinois 74-66

Cristian Martinez
February 2, 2022

From the moment senior guard Naomie Alnatas scored the first points of the game, Kansas City entered a classic slugfest against Western Illinois on Monday night.  Graduate forward Brooklyn McDavid led the way early with some impressive post moves and physicality to get...

The Chiefs beat the Bills in a captivating 4th quarter battle. (Chiefs Wire)

Recap: Chiefs advance to the AFC Championship with stunning victory over Buffalo

Cristian Martinez
January 26, 2022

In my many years of watching the Kansas City Chiefs play, I never felt the way I did Sunday night.  It was almost the end of the fourth quarter. The ever-so-athletic Josh Allen had delivered a deadly strike to his up-and-coming wide receiver Gabriel Davis. I got up from...

Chiefs’ defense dominates, leads to a 19-9 win

Takeaways from Chiefs’ defensive domination, 19-9 win over Dallas

Cristian Martinez
November 29, 2021

Before last Sunday’s bout between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs, fans and analysts set expectations for both of these offenses.  The Cowboys’ offense, led by the fifth-year veteran Dak Prescott, was then surging against an uninspiring Atlanta Falcons’...

Tyreek Hill had a return to form on Sunday, recording 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. (Arrowhead Pride)

Takeaways from the Chiefs statement win over the Las Vegas Raiders

Cristian Martinez
November 18, 2021

Before the Kansas City Chiefs’ 41-14 win against the Las Vegas Raiders, I wrote an article on Patrick Mahomes’ recent decline.  After gathering as much information as possible, I concluded that his poor play looked similar to his weaknesses in college. I wasn’t...

The former MVP has struggled more this season than any other time in his career. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes has lost his status as the best quarterback in the NFL

Cristian Martinez
November 12, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs megastar is no longer the golden standard.  While superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes bested the Green Bay Packers 13-7 this past Sunday, fans all across the Kingdom saw him make some irregular throws, conservative plays and minimal deep passes.  He...

The Chiefs defeated the Rodger-less Packers 13-7. (Arrowhead Addict)

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ win over Packers

Cristian Martinez
November 12, 2021

After Aaron Rodgers was ruled out due to COVID-19, the Green Bay Packers announced that 2019 first-round pick Jordan Love would start in his first game. Fans expected the Kansas City Chiefs to make some significant changes to the playbook, but head coach Andy Reid said otherwise.  "They're...

Takeaways and reactions Monday night: Chiefs’ offense still has some issues, defense looked solid

Takeaways and reactions Monday night: Chiefs’ offense still has some issues, defense looked solid

Cristian Martinez
November 4, 2021

Chiefs’ fans all across Kansas City set their eyes on Monday Night Football against the last-place New York Giants. After taking a terrible loss against the Tennessee Titans, many were losing faith in the team. That feeling hasn’t gone away. The Chiefs barely managed...

Women’s soccer: Roos lose control and composure in last minute defeat

Women’s soccer: Roos lose control and composure in last minute defeat

Cristian Martinez
November 3, 2021

Kansas City bowed out of the regular season with a disappointing but encouraging 2-1 loss to Oral Roberts.  The match opened with a hot start by senior forward Emily Jensen. Within the first ten minutes, Jensen found the back of the net for the first and only Roos’...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City notches win in last match against St. Thomas

Women’s soccer: Kansas City notches win in last match against St. Thomas

Cristian Martinez
October 28, 2021

After a hard-fought game against Western Illinois, Kansas City kept its head up and secured a win against St. Thomas on Sunday.  The match kicked off with an early goal attempt by St. Thomas, but Kansas City’s sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Caldwell found herself at...

Takeaways and reactions from loss to Titans_ Chiefs’ defense can’t get it right, Mahomes continues to decline

Takeaways and reactions from loss to Titans: Chiefs’ defense can’t get it right, Mahomes continues to decline

Cristian Martinez
October 27, 2021

Imagine if you had a best friend who recently got into improv. They invite you to watch a show that he’s been prepping for weeks. However, his entire show is terrible, but you still have to support him because you’ve been there for him since the beginning.  That’s...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s offense looked limited in loss to Western Illinois

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s offense looked limited in loss to Western Illinois

Cristian Martinez
October 26, 2021

Western Illinois contained the Roos’ inconsistent offense on Friday, squeezing in a mid-match goal to defeat Kansas City 1-0.  The match was a defensive slugfest, and Kansas City’s defense played their hearts out for the entire 90 minutes of play.  Throughout...

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs rollercoaster win over Washington

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs rollercoaster win over Washington

Cristian Martinez
October 20, 2021

While a distressing first half spelled doom for the team, a miraculous second-half performance by the Kansas City Chiefs equated to a crucial win against the Washington Football Team. Here are some key takeaways from Sunday’s rollercoaster matchup. A tale of two teams As...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s defense rebounds in victory over Omaha

Women’s soccer: Kansas City’s defense rebounds in victory over Omaha

Cristian Martinez
October 20, 2021

Kansas City’s defense and a game-winning goal allowed the team to soar past Omaha on Sunday, winning the match 2-1.  The game commenced with some bombastic energy from the Roos’ offense. Graduate student Kassi Ginther launched a screamer into the net and scored quickly...

The Roos only managed to put up one score against Denver, losing 6-1.

Women’s soccer: Defense gets roughed up, Kansas City loses to Denver 6-1

Cristian Martinez
October 18, 2021

Kansas City looked stifled on both sides of the field in Friday’s 6-1 loss against Denver.  The Roos’ defense tripped up within the first two minutes, and Denver was poised to score in an instant. Luckily, sophomore goalie Mackenzie Caldwell made a crucial save to...

The Chiefs lost to the Bills in primetime on Sunday. (Sam Lutz)

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ letdown against Bills

Cristian Martinez
October 13, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to make mistakes and were dismantled by a mighty Buffalo Bills team in Sunday’s 20-38 loss. Here are some takeaways and some thoughts on Sunday’s abysmal matchup.  Mahomes is no longer best in the league Star quarterback Patrick...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City continues scoreless streak, loses to South Dakota

Women’s soccer: Kansas City continues scoreless streak, loses to South Dakota

Cristian Martinez
October 12, 2021

Kansas City’s lamented offense once again could not find the back of the net once on Sunday, closing at the scoreless weekend with a 0-1 loss to South Dakota. The Coyotes came out strong from the jump. They executed a counterattack in the fourth minute and scored a goal...

Women’s soccer: Kansas City goes scoreless in loss to South Dakota State

Women’s soccer: Kansas City goes scoreless in loss to South Dakota State

Cristian Martinez
October 11, 2021

Kansas City dropped Friday’s match to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a 0-1 defeat.  The first 15 minutes showed promise for the offense and the remastered squad, where they attempted five total shots while keeping South Dakota State scoreless. In that timespan,...

Roo Song Roundup: songs to match the autumn vibes

Roo Song Roundup: songs to match the autumn vibes

Cristian Martinez
October 6, 2021

The fall season has commenced. That’s right, folks, it’s time to bring out the pumpkin spice lattes and the nifty sweaters. Most of all, it’s time to pull out those classic seasonal playlists. While some might enjoy songs that mention this fabulous season in their lyrics,...

Kansas City women’s soccer dominates first conference games, secures back-to-back wins

Women’s soccer: Kansas City dominates first conference games, secures back-to-back wins

Cristian Martinez
October 5, 2021

Kansas City’s women’s soccer found its stride over the weekend, nabbing back-to-back victories in the first matches of Summit League play.  The series opened with Friday’s matchup against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Kansas City started hot, and the team attempted...

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ electric, bounce-back win

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ electric, bounce-back win

Cristian Martinez
October 4, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs had a field day on offense Sunday, racking up 471 yards in their 42-30 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. With big plays by both sides of the football, here are some key takeaways. Offense added a new dimension A lifeless running game has...

Opinion: Rae’s Café and the contagious threat it poses to KC

Opinion: Rae’s Café and the contagious threat it poses to KC

Cristian Martinez
September 30, 2021

As a “cheesemonger” for the Better Cheddar, a local cheese shop on the Country Club Plaza, getting to meet customers is a staple of my position. During a normal work day, about one of every three customers break the store’s mask policy — these are often the usual suspects...

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ loss to Chargers

Takeaways and reactions from Chiefs’ loss to Chargers

Cristian Martinez
September 28, 2021

The expectations were high for the Kansas City Chiefs this week. After a brutal loss to the Baltimore Ravens, there was an assumption that the team would defeat the Los Angeles Chargers.  However, the Chiefs’ poor play instead led to a massive 30-24 loss to the Chargers....

Run defense and late fumble lead to a Chiefs loss

Run defense and late fumble lead to a Chiefs loss

Cristian Martinez
September 20, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs could not stop Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens rushing attack as they lost 35-36 on Sunday night. Here are some key takeaways from the Chiefs' first loss of the season. Run defense is a liability The Chiefs were able to make some big plays...

Kansas City falls to Drake, unable to deliver on offense

Women’s soccer: Kansas City falls to Drake, unable to deliver on offense

Cristian Martinez
September 20, 2021

Kansas City’s women’s soccer team fell to the Drake Bulldogs on Friday in a tough 2-0 loss. For the first 45 minutes of play, Drake’s stout defense kept the Roos stifled while Kansas City did an excellent job on the defensive side of the ball Roos sophomore goalkeeper...

Kansas City’s men’s soccer team stays afloat, defeats SIUE 1-0 in a thriller

Men’s soccer: Kansas City stays afloat, defeats SIUE 1-0 in a thriller

Cristian Martinez
September 13, 2021

In a game of defensive prowess, Kansas City men’s soccer managed to squeeze in a goal in the 80th minute to defeat the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars. During the wild matchup Kansas City had multiple chances to score, starting with a penalty kick by sophomore...

Chiefs roster cut recap

Chiefs roster cut recap

Cristian Martinez
September 7, 2021

As the NFL prepares itself for yet another season, teams like the Kansas City Chiefs must trim their roster to 53 total players. Here is a look at some surprising departures, expected cuts and players the Chiefs could bring in to bolster the squad.  Surprising cuts One...

Jan 11, 1970; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback (16) Len Dawson in the offensive huddle during Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Manny Rubio

The ten greatest seasons in Chiefs history

Cristian Martinez
April 27, 2021

10. 1986: breaking the bad streak Prior to the ‘86 season, the Chiefs were downright bad. Kansas City was always in the bottom part of their division, and the team had not been to the playoffs since the Hank Stram era. In the 15 years since they last entered the playoffs,...

Kansas City took advantage of the Western Illinois pitchers on Saturday, leading to back-to-back victories in the four-game stretch. (Instagram)

Women’s softball: Kansas City wheels and deals, wins first two games of four-game series

Cristian Martinez
April 26, 2021

Kansas City took advantage of the Western Illinois pitchers on Saturday, leading to back-to-back victories in the four-game stretch.  The Roos offense was clicking on all fronts, resulting in two masterful games. In the first game, both teams were scoreless through two...

In a two-game series against South Dakota, Kansas City softball relied on a surging offense but could not capitalize defensively, winning only one game. (Instagram)

Kansas City softball scores big offensively, splits two-game series against South Dakota

Cristian Martinez
April 20, 2021

In a two-game series against South Dakota, Kansas City softball relied on a surging offense but could not capitalize defensively, winning only one game.  After facing the likes of Wichita State and Kansas, the Roos were tasked with defeating the South Dakota Coyotes...

Throughout the season, the Roos offense could not pull anything together. The lack of assists and chemistry proves the idea that the team should train on effective ways to score.
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UMKC’s offense comes up empty, ends their season on back-to-back loses

Cristian Martinez
April 15, 2021

Kansas City women’s soccer laid two giant goose eggs against #39 ranked Denver earlier this week, failing to score in either of their two games. The Roos unfortunately end their season on a 4-12-1 record.  The Roos once again could not keep up with their opponent offensively,...

The argument for whether transgender women should be allowed to play in womens sports has gone on for far too long. (Sports Illustrated)

Transgender women belong in sports

Cristian Martinez
April 13, 2021

Recently, the sports world has been going through immense changes in reconciling with its history of discrimination. Coaches who are women are becoming common in sports that are male dominated. More men and women have come out and are proud of how they identify. Hell, people...

The Chiefs may have missed out on several good opportunities with free agency players, but here are some players they could pick in the draft to make up for it. (Sporting News)

The 2021 Kansas City Chiefs mock draft

Cristian Martinez
April 7, 2021

Kansas City had a so-so free agency, failing to bring in multiple free agent targets. Aside from signing Joe Thuney, Jarran Reed, Kyle Long and others, no one wanted to sign with Kansas City.  The Chiefs missed out on players like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Trent Williams...

Kansas City played a total of 110 minutes and the defense was in the zone during Friday’s soccer match. (Instagram)

Women’s soccer: Kansas City and Omaha tie in a scoreless, double-overtime draw

Cristian Martinez
March 22, 2021

Kansas City played a total of 110 minutes and the defense was in the zone during Friday’s soccer match. The offense, however, was a different story.  This game was a reminder of how the Roos need to step it up on offense. From Feb. 28 to March 20, Kansas City had a...

A large group of KC Chiefs players standing around with their helmets on, players 95, 92, 50, 45, and 35 are standing within this group

Kansas City Chiefs free agency recap

Cristian Martinez
March 22, 2021

At the beginning of free agency, the Chiefs had some clear decisions to make. Kansas City got rid of both offensive tackles and lost a couple key players. A few days later, the Chiefs managed to fill in some of their many needs. With that in mind, here are some of the recent...

Offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs football team, with four leaning forward and Patrick Mahomes standing back and up behind the offensive linemen

How Kansas City can fix the offensive line issue

Cristian Martinez
March 16, 2021

After the Kansas City Chiefs surprised the NFL with the release of starting tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported hours later that former starting center Austin Reiter is expected to find another team in free agency.  These...

UMKC Roos softball player bending down with her mitt close to the ground to scoop up an incoming bright yellow softball

Women’s softball: Kansas City falls to Oklahoma in a 6-2 loss after beating Houston

Cristian Martinez
March 15, 2021

After accepting the invitation to the Hall of Fame Tournament, Kansas City’s softball team delivered a huge win in the first of two games on Friday. They beat the University of Houston 9-3, where offense was the name of the game. But then came the best team in the nation. Facing...

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