Professional Sports

Mahomes expected to start for the Chiefs against Broncos

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes will be under center when the Kansas City Chiefs open the season against the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Tuesday he expects the two-time MVP to be taking the first snap a mere nine months after tearing ligaments in his ...

NWSL Roundup: Rocky Rodriguez gets late game-winner for Sporting KC

Goals from Izzy Rodriguez and Rocky Rodríguez gave the Kansas City Current (11-8-4) a 2-1 win on the road against Bay FC. In the 11th minute, Current defender Izzy Rodriguez caught Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz off-guard to score directly off a corner kick for the opening goal. Bay FC ...

Zheng Qinwen stuns Madison Keys with a spectacular rally at the US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Zheng Qinwen was on her back with her arms in the air, celebrating a U.S. Open victory maybe only she believed was possible. Madison Keys fought off tears as she tried to explain how Zheng, way down and all but out, somehow got it. Zheng, the Olympic gold medalist, ...

Mali shocks Spain in a Women’s Basketball World Cup stunner

BERLIN (AP) — Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73 on Saturday. It was only the second win ever in tournament history for the African country, which beat Senegal in overtime in 2010. Mali was down two at the half, but outscored ...

Blue Jays beat Royals to reach .500

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon was making his first appearance since Aug. 10, when he was placed on the ...