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Former MU quarterback Gabbert signs with Chiefs

April 25, 2023Tom Johnson

Needing a new quarterback on the roster to replace the retired Chad Henne as a potential backup to Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with […]

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Royals to honor retiring Cain in May on-field ceremony

April 11, 2023Tom Johnson

Former Kansas City Royals world champion outfielder Lorenzo Cain will be honored on an on-field ceremony on Saturday, May 6th, prior to Kansas City’s home game against the Oakland Athletics […]

Former Chief Alex Smith joins ESPN’s NFL team

August 15, 2021Tom Johnson

Alex Smith, the former #1 overall draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback traded to make way for Patrick Mahomes, will be joining ESPN […]

Gordon, Wong, O’Neill win Gold Gloves

November 5, 2020Tom Johnson

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon is going into retirement on a high note, winning an 8th Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night, tying Royals Hall […]

Tough, talkative Aqib Talib retires after 12-year NFL career

September 11, 2020Tom Johnson

DENVER (AP) – Five-time Pro Bowler Aqib Talib announced his retirement from the NFL on his new podcast Wednesday. The loquacious cornerback said he turned down an offer last month […]

Trade reunites Gronkowski with Brady in Tampa Bay

April 23, 2020Tom Johnson

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Four-time All Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is back in the NFL, reunited with Tom Brady. Brady’s new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completed a trade […]

Antonio Gates ready to move on following 16-year career

January 16, 2020Tom Johnson

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Gates was hoping to get a final chance at reaching the Super Bowl. However the teams that he thought would be a good fit ended […]

Former Chief Brandon Flowers announces retirement

August 10, 2017Tom Johnson

(TSX / STATS) — Former Pro Bowl cornerback Brandon Flowers announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Flowers played nine NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego […]

Colts will retire Manning’s number, erect statue

May 10, 2017Tom Johnson

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (TSX / STATS) — Peyton Manning is getting his own statue to go along with a retired number in Indianapolis. A statue of the legendary Colts quarterback and […]

Indians top Ortiz, Red Sox 4-3, complete sweep, reach ALCS

October 11, 2016Tom Johnson

BOSTON (AP) The ball settled into the right fielder’s glove, the Cleveland Indians poured onto the diamond and the Fenway fans fell silent. Then, slowly from the crowd rose a […]