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nytimes.com > athletic > 7178201 > 04/08/2026 > kansas-city-chiefs-nfl-draft

What are the biggest holes the Kansas City Chiefs’ must fill in the NFL Draft?

4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (727+ words) Chiefs defensive linemen George Karlaftis, left, and Chris Jones should expect the team to add some reinforcements in this month's draft. Denny Medley / Imagn Images The NFL Draft is two weeks away, which means it's a good time to take…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7140000 > 03/23/2026 > kansas-jayhawks-bill-self-ncaa-tournament

Kansas coach Bill Self noncommittal about return after NCAA Tournament second round exit

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (626+ words) Kansas coach Bill Self did not make a definitive statement about his future with the Jayhawks, saying, "I'll get back home, and it will all be discussed." Kirby Lee / Imagn Images SAN DIEGO " Kansas coach Bill Self left open the…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7059291 > 02/20/2026 > darryn-peterson-kansas-basketball-questions

The Darryn Peterson saga is officially a concern for Kansas. But what about the NBA?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1151+ words) The basic facts of Darryn Peterson's freshman year are plenty confounding. But there's no questioning his talent. John E. Moore III / Getty Images The Darryn Peterson saga, which has been simmering all season, seems to have boiled over. And the debate…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7053723 > 02/18/2026 > kansas-state-jerome-tang-fired-for-cause

Kansas State says Jerome Tang’s words cost him his job. Do his comments justify it?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1376+ words) Kansas State is the latest school to test the limits of for-cause firing of a head coach. Jamie Squire / Getty Images What Kansas State is attempting after firing Jerome Tang isn't necessarily new. Just slightly different. Following a 29-point loss…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6991843 > 01/22/2026 > eric-bieniemy-travis-kelce-kansas-city-chiefs

Travis Kelce says Eric Bieniemy’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs is ‘awesome’

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (316+ words) Eric Bieniemy spent the 2025 season as the Chicago Bears' running backs coach. Michael Reaves / Getty Images Eric Bieniemy is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator, and star tight end Travis Kelce said he was excited to see…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6984222 > 01/20/2026 > kansas-bill-self-hospitalized-health-caution

Kansas’ Bill Self won’t coach at Colorado after hospitalization, says he’s ‘feeling much better’

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (270+ words) Monday's hospitalization was the second time in the last year that Self, 62, has been admitted to the hospital. Candice Ward / Getty Images By Zach Powell, CJ Moore and Justin Williams Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self will not coach the…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6979561 > 01/17/2026 > kansas-state-texas-tech-first-loss

Kansas State stuns Texas Tech, hands Red Raiders first loss of season

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (278+ words) Kansas State players celebrate their 65-59 win Saturday. Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / Imagn Images Texas Tech has had some charmed finishes in Big 12 play during its 19-0 start to the season, holding on for one-point wins at Baylor and West Virginia to keep…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6916070 > 12/24/2025 > chiefs-stadium-deal-kansas-governor

What Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants you to know about Chiefs’ new stadium deal

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1280+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says, "I wasn't going to sell out Kansas" to get the Chiefs to move across state lines. Liam Keating / The Capital-Journal / USA Today Network via Imagn Images Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says she's previously had phone…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6888575 > 12/14/2025 > chargers-chiefs-score-result-takeaways-nfl

Chiefs-Chargers takeaways: Patrick Mahomes hurt in loss as Kansas City’s playoff run ends

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1048+ words) Patrick Mahomes was sacked four times on Sunday. Jamie Squire / Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Star quarterback…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6837678 > 11/27/2025 > kansa-football-jalon-daniels-mom-foundation

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels and his mom made a deal. He’s more than living up to it

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1656+ words) When NIL money arrived for quarterback Jalon Daniels, he had the means to repay the gratitude he'd felt for years. Jay Biggerstaff / Getty Images Jalon Daniels settled before a polished wooden table for his admissions interview at a premier private…...