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Kansas girls pursue gridiron glory with new flag football leagues

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has not sanctioned girls’ flag football as a full varsity sport, but this year’s pilot program could set a path for that to happen.WICHITA, Kansas — High schools in some parts of Kansas are premiering a new sport this fall. Girls’ flag football was launched with help — and funding — from the Kansas City Chiefs flag football initiative, and schools are excited about the addition.

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Rare replay challenge helps Mariners, irritates Royals

KANSAS CITY – Defensive shift limits have been in effect since the beginning of the 2023 season, but challenges to shift violations have been few and far between. In the top of the eighth inning of the Mariners’ 2-0 win over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Dominic Canzone hit a 109 mph grounder to second baseman Michael Massey, who threw to first base for an out -- until it wasn’t.

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Offense wakes up in the second half as Chiefs defeat Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Chiefs visited the Giants on "Sunday Night Football" and secured their first win of the 2025 season by beating New York 22-9 at Metlife Stadium.Here are some observations about Kansas City’s Week 3 NFL victory:The turning point: Mahomes saves the Chiefs from a critical turnoverLightning struck twice the second quarter — with a second backward pass to Isiah Pacheco resulting in a fumble and near-turnover.

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