Kansas City Chiefs

With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too

6:25pm February 07, 2025

Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.

National

Chris Jones crying before kickoff? Kansas City Chiefs fans say that's a good sign

4:46pm February 07, 2025

by Becky Sullivan

During Chiefs games, defensive tackle Chris Jones is a six-foot-six, 310-pound wrecking ball. But he's become known for showing a softer side during performances of the national anthem.

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Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

The 2025 Super Bowl guide: When is it, who's performing at halftime and how to watch

11:46am February 07, 2025

From the football field to the halftime stage, here's what to know about the storylines and stakes before Super Bowl 59 kicks off on Sunday.

National

Reasons to root for (or against) every team in the NFL's semifinal weekend

10:00am January 25, 2025

Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders — but there are plenty of narratives to go around.

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Arts

Sure, the Chiefs' Hallmark movie is a rom-com. It's also a love letter to sports fans

8:00am November 30, 2024

Hallmark's partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs seems perfectly timed to capitalize on Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce. But the story of a family's devotion to a sports team is something many fans can relate to.

Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker, pictured at a press conference in February, is in hot water for his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas.

The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakers

4:52pm May 16, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of "homemaker" in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking "in his personal capacity."

People flee after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade on Feb.14 in Kansas City, Mo.

1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

11:09pm February 14, 2024

by Jaclyn Diaz

A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.

A San Francisco 49ers fan reacts while watching a telecast of NFL football's Super Bowl 58 on a screen outside the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Sports

The 2024 Super Bowl becomes the most watched NFL championship in history

2:18am February 13, 2024

by Ayana Archie

About 123 million people tuned in across platforms, including CBS, Paramount+, Univision and Nickelodeon. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a game that went to overtime.

Kansas City Chiefs' tight end #87 Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes hug after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl 2024 updates: The commercials, cameos, halftime show and more

11:13pm February 11, 2024

by The NPR Network

The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl 58. Here's are the highlights from the big game

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates his game-winning touchdown with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.

The Kansas City Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls

11:09pm February 11, 2024

by Emma Bowman

Kansas City won 25-22 in overtime, securing back-to-back championships. It is their third in five years.