Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad.

ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention.

Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.

Reed Hoffmann, a freelance photographer for The Associated Press, captures unique moments at the World Cup.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, and the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia and into its own net in a 3-1 victory that gave the Dutch the top spot in Group F.

It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup.

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead.

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses.

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer’s biggest tournament and Argentina’s defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money.

World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams.

Kansas City police arrested two San Antonio brothers who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of soccer gear from a FIFA World Cup team last Friday ahead of the tournament.

The biggest World Cup ever has brought some logistics challenges to the 48 teams in a tournament being played across three countries and four time zones.

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed.

Yordan Alvarez became the first player to hit a grand slam and multi-run homer in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, pulling off the feat for Houston against Kansas City on Friday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructured contract that adds two years to his deal and pushes the total compensation past a half-billion dollars.

Argentina is drawing a crowd wherever it goes as it prepares for the World Cup.

Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes.

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago.

The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will play Sept. 14 in the first game of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” schedule.

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain.

The Kansas City Royals are moving from Kauffman Stadium to downtown Crown Center.

Kansas City rookie catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals’ starting lineup for Thursday game with the Minnesota Twins after he overslept.

The Big 12 Conference is ditching its slippery new glass floor for a hardwood court for the final two days of the tournament.

Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons.

A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to just two years in prison.

The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon hours after it was evacuated for several hours while authorities looked into a potential threat.

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

The former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising.

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart.

The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC.

Bo Nix ran for a touchdown and threw a go-ahead pass to R.

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season.

Texas A&M volleyball captured its first national championship in program history Sunday with a commanding sweep of No. 1 Kentucky.

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his left knee.

The Houston Texans have won their fifth straight game.

Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid is defiant about his team's playoff chances despite recent setbacks.

The Kansas City Chiefs saved their season.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas.

The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 28-7.

Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Sunday after a long illness.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs shut out the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0.

Rashee Rice is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy.

The one-game suspension of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was upheld on Wednesday by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association.

The NFL is more wide open than it’s been in years.

The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City.

The Detroit Lions had a tough night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game for the Baltimore Ravens because of his hamstring injury.

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions.

The first supermoon of the year is almost here.

Court records show that a white Kansas sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black jail inmate shoved his knee into the cuffed man’s back for 86 seconds after he was wheeled back to his cell from the infirmary.

Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Baltimore’s game against Houston on Sunday after missing a week of practice because of a hamstring injury.

Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Nate Wiggins were back at practice for the Baltimore Ravens, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson and safety Kyle Hamilton were absent during the portion open to reporters.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be evaluated further on Monday after leaving Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a right hamstring strain.

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is expected to play for the first time since Week 1 when Kansas City faces the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup of AFC heavyweights desperate to avoid falling to 1-3 to start the season.

The Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to secure a spot in the postseason with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth.

Tom Brady was finished.

The NFL said in a training video to officials that the Philadelphia Eagles should have been penalized for at least one false start when they used the tush push against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch.

Missouri's Republican-led House has passed a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump.

Some Missouri residents are denouncing a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump.

The NFL regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

Dylan Raiola throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns, leading Nebraska to a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday night.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement.

The Kansas City Chiefs have prepared for Rashee Rice's six-game suspension by keeping eight wide receivers on their roster.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense have shown impressive form in their preseason finale against the Bears.

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading for the 10-day injured list.

New Orleans safety Tyrann Mathieu announced on the day the Saints opened training camp that he's retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons.

The Kansas City Chiefs are negotiating stadium deals with lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri, raising questions about their future at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway last year.

Von Miller is joining the Washington Commanders.

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to restrict abortion pill sales in West Virginia.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract by agreeing to terms on a $94 million deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move.

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has been added to Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

A new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws.

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer and Will Smith also went deep to send the Dodgers to a rain-delayed 5-1 victory over the Royals on Sunday.

Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his career at 101.7 mph and worked two efficient innings in his third mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk against the Kansas City Royals.

A flight intended for Kansas City returned back to San Antonio on Friday morning after it experienced a possible tire issue, Southwest Airlines confirmed to KSAT.

The Chiefs have requested an extension to the end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas in a letter to the Kansas Senate president.

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he never seriously considered retirement after last year's loss to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl.

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith, who skipped voluntary workouts after receiving the franchise tag, were present for the start of the Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday.

Missouri lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to keep playing in Missouri.

Aaron Judge has hit the third-longest homer in the majors this season in the first inning of the Yankees' game against the Royals.

Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by the U.S. federal government may be among the outside events that impact next year’s tournament.

The Knight Smokers barbecue teams at Holy Cross of San Antonio have won several competitions and are now headed to the national tournament in Kansas City less than a year after their founding.

Christopher “Kit” Bond, a Republican who was Missouri’s youngest governor before serving four terms in the U.S. Senate, was remembered as a beloved statesman who helped train a generation of leaders.

Attention spans are shrinking, with research showing the average person's has declined from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds now.

Missouri’s governor says he will call the Legislature into a special session to consider incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas.