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Baylor guard Mark Vital, right, tries to steal the ball from Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, Scott Drew decided to leave his

Long, Thuney ready to protect Chiefs quarterback Mahomes

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2021 02:37 PM EDT
Kyle Long was just as certain that he wanted to return to the NFL after a year

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones (95) stretching during NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
Chiefs, Thuney agree to 5-year deal as O-line rebuild begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs made their first

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher gets off the plane with his teammates ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Fisher tore his Achilles tendon during the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz to save cap space

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2021 11:08 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stands during the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" prior to the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Chiefs expect Mahomes by summer; Fisher, Schwartz by fall

By Dave Skretta Mar. 01, 2021 03:12 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to be

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks to the locker room following NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP source: Chiefs' Mahomes to have surgery on toe injury

By Dave Skretta Feb. 09, 2021 11:36 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 02:32 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were so confident in their Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid hangs his head during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chiefs' Reid: 'My heart bleeds' for those in son's car crash

By Dave Skretta Feb. 07, 2021 11:55 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Sunday night that his “heart bleeds”

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, foreground, watches from the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Feb. 07, 2021 10:35 PM EST
What made the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Brady vs. Mahomes offers Super Bowl of contrasting styles

By Dave Skretta Feb. 06, 2021 03:04 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tom Brady is the quintessential pocket passer, standing

Chiefs coach Britt Reid in car crash injuring 2 young kids

By Dave Skretta Feb. 05, 2021 07:08 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, the son

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during Super Bowl media night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
From players to pedigree, Chiefs edge on Bucs in all aspects

By Dave Skretta Feb. 05, 2021 12:18 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has surpassed Tom Brady as the NFL’s

Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) between drills during NFL football practice Wednesday February 2, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
Check downs? More like checkmate as Chiefs take what's given

By Dave Skretta Feb. 04, 2021 01:27 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The casual football fan is likely to describe the

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Championship pedigree: Chiefs rarely falter in tense moments

By Dave Skretta Feb. 03, 2021 03:11 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs would be the first to tell you

Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen celebrates after an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Star-studded Chiefs rely heavily on late-round gems, too

By Dave Skretta Feb. 02, 2021 03:53 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was an easy decision for Daniel Sorensen to sign

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) catches a pass ahead of Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Chiefs' Robinson, Kilgore on COVID-19 list as close contacts

By Dave Skretta Feb. 01, 2021 05:02 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed a pair of backups, wide

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo addresses the media during a news conference at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo. All four defensive coordinators who will be trying to shut down high-powered offenses in the NFL playoffs this weekend have been head coaches before, providing valuable experience in the conference championships. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Spagnuolo defense perfect complement to elite Chiefs offense

By Dave Skretta Feb. 01, 2021 03:33 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rarely does Tom Brady allow his mind to wander back to

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
After shaky start, Chiefs' Hill matures into All-Pro star

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2021 02:07 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will be

Kansas City Chiefs guard Stefen Wisniewski celebrates at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs following patchwork O-line into Super Bowl vs Bucs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2021 04:29 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have a talented

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton celebrates on the bench during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Defending champion Chiefs building dynasty around core group

By Dave Skretta Jan. 29, 2021 03:51 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was never much of a surprise that the Kansas City