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DAVE SKRETTA

DAVE SKRETTA

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After Super Bowl flop, the Chiefs look toward the future with massive changes on the horizon

The Kansas City Chiefs already are looking toward a future of big changes following their blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl

After Super Bowl flop, the Chiefs look toward the future with massive changes on the horizon
Sports

Eagles answer Mahomes magic with 6 sacks, 3 turnovers of KC QB in Super Bowl blowout

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had one of his worst games as a professional at the worst of times on Sunday night

Eagles answer Mahomes magic with 6 sacks, 3 turnovers of KC QB in Super Bowl blowout
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

There was no couple's celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after the Super Bowl

Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?
Entertainment|Sports|US

Chiefs aim to make history in city where they won their first Super Bowl. Eagles stand in the way

The Kansas City Chiefs try to make history against the Philadelphia Eagles by winning a third consecutive Super Bowl, this time in the same city where they won their first

Chiefs aim to make history in city where they won their first Super Bowl. Eagles stand in the way
Sports

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron dies at 74

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron, who led the Chicago Bears to the playoffs and was voted AP coach of the year in 2001, died Saturday

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron dies at 74
Americas|Europe|Sports

The NFL announces the Steelers will play in Dublin in 2025 for Ireland's first regular-season game

Dublin will host Ireland’s first NFL regular-season game when the Pittsburgh Steelers play at Croke Park in 2025, the league announced Friday

The NFL announces the Steelers will play in Dublin in 2025 for Ireland's first regular-season game
Sports

Blitzing with 'Spags': Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the mad scientist of pass rush

Steve Spagnuolo was interviewed by several teams during this hiring cycle, and for good reason: He’s long been considered one of the best defensive minds in the game

Blitzing with 'Spags': Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the mad scientist of pass rush
Sports|US

From cheeseburger delivery man to architect of a dynasty: Chiefs GM Brett Veach keeps KC humming

Chiefs coach Andy Reid first met Brett Veach after he had been recommended for a coaching internship while Big Red was still with the Eagles

From cheeseburger delivery man to architect of a dynasty: Chiefs GM Brett Veach keeps KC humming
Sports

No. 16 Kansas shuts down No. 8 Iowa State in desperation game for both teams in the Big 12 race

No. 16 Kansas turned up the defense and shut down eighth-ranked Iowa State in a 69-52 victory that helped to keep the Jayhawks in the Big 12 title race

No. 16 Kansas shuts down No. 8 Iowa State in desperation game for both teams in the Big 12 race
Sports

Zeke Mayo scores 17 points, No. 16 Kansas ramps up the defense and beats No. 8 Iowa State, 69-52

Zeke Mayo scored 17 points, Hunter Dickinson added 14 points and nine rebounds, and No. 16 Kansas leaned into its defense to shut down eighth-ranked Iowa State in a 69-52 victory

Zeke Mayo scores 17 points, No. 16 Kansas ramps up the defense and beats No. 8 Iowa State, 69-52
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Once the plucky underdog, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the NFL juggernaut fans love to hate

Not long ago, the Kansas City Chiefs were the plucky underdog that hadn't been to the Super Bowl in five decades

Once the plucky underdog, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the NFL juggernaut fans love to hate
Sports

Laid-Back Pat: As the Chiefs chase Super Bowl history, Patrick Mahomes exudes a steadying calm

Whenever the Chiefs find themselves in another tense game, they know they can count on quarterback Patrick Mahomes to lead them through the crisis

Laid-Back Pat: As the Chiefs chase Super Bowl history, Patrick Mahomes exudes a steadying calm
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|US

Each of the young figure skaters killed in the DC plane crash had a story waiting to be told

The young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night were just beginning their journeys to stardom

Each of the young figure skaters killed in the DC plane crash had a story waiting to be told
Entertainment|Sports

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

Olympic figure skating great and authoritative commentator Dick Button has died at age 95

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95
Crime|Sports|US|World

Emotions pour from tight-knit skating community following DC plane crash carrying athletes, coaches

The tight-knit figure skating community was rocked when an American Airlines flight carrying athletes, parents and coaches from a development camp in Wichita, Kansas, collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River

Emotions pour from tight-knit skating community following DC plane crash carrying athletes, coaches
Sports|US|World

14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston club

Two young figure skaters, two of their parents and two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches were among those killed after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River

14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston club
Sports

Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP

The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night

Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP
Sports

As the Chiefs chase a 3-peat, DeAndre Hopkins and other vets finally get their Super Bowl chance

Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is finally getting his Super Bowl chance after 12 years in the NFL

As the Chiefs chase a 3-peat, DeAndre Hopkins and other vets finally get their Super Bowl chance
Sports

Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25

Auburn is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week

Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Sports

Once again, the Bills play the Chiefs down to the wire, only to come up short of the Super Bowl

The Buffalo Bills once again had their season ended by their biggest nemesis in the playoffs

Once again, the Bills play the Chiefs down to the wire, only to come up short of the Super Bowl
Sports

The Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl, beating the Bills 32-29

Patrick Mahomes accounted for three touchdowns and the Kansas City defense made big stops at key moments to help the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 on Sunday night and reach the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season

The Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl, beating the Bills 32-29
Sports

Bills cornerback Christian Benford ruled out of AFC title game vs. Chiefs with a concussion

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was ruled out of the AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night with a concussion

Bills cornerback Christian Benford ruled out of AFC title game vs. Chiefs with a concussion
Sports

Bills cornerback Christian Benford clears concussion protocol, active for AFC title game vs Chiefs

Bills cornerback Christian Benford cleared the concussion protocol and was active for Sunday’s AFC championship game where he was expected to play a big role in helping to slow Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing game

Bills cornerback Christian Benford clears concussion protocol, active for AFC title game vs Chiefs
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl

Taylor Swift is likely headed to her second straight Super Bowl

Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl
Entertainment|Sports

Amber Glenn defends her title at the US Figure Skating Championships as Alysa Liu falters late

Amber Glenn defended her title as the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, landing a massive triple axel early in the program and then watching in stressful anticipation as Alysa Liu came up just short of surpassing her

Amber Glenn defends her title at the US Figure Skating Championships as Alysa Liu falters late

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