KCSN Weekly: Chiefs Cap Offseason with Busy Week, Royals Go 4-3 and Jayhawks’ Historic Run Comes to a Close

The biggest story in Kansas City sports this week isn’t happening at Arrowhead or Kauffman Stadium.

It was a busy week for Kansas City sports, headlined by a flurry of activity out of Arrowhead before the Chiefs go dark until training camp. Here is where things stand heading into the weekend.

Chiefs Check-in: A Historic Week to Close Out the Offseason

This is the time of year when much of the Chiefs’ brass typically steps away for a much-needed vacation, and the next time we see them will be in St. Joseph, MO, for the start of training camp on a date to be determined in late July. But before checking out, Kansas City made sure to close out the offseason with a bang.

The Chiefs wrapped up mandatory minicamp Tuesday through Thursday, and the news came fast. Kansas City brought back cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who was traded to the Tennessee Titans two years ago. First-round rookies Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods signed their contracts, completing the 2026 draft class. Patrick Mahomes became the first half-billion-dollar quarterback in NFL history, signing a two-year extension worth $504.75 million that locks him in through the 2033 season, his age-38 season. And the Chiefs dealt swing tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons in a late-round pick swap.

As for minicamp itself, Mahomes continued his recovery from ACL and LCL surgery, participating with a brace on his left knee. Head coach Andy Reid sounded encouraged throughout the week, noting that Mahomes has been on a steady climb and projects to be able to do some things when training camp opens. The goal remains Week 1.

“I love what he did this offseason, the way he attacked the rehab,” Reid said. “He’s on course to take these next few days and get ready for camp.”

Delane, the top pick of the draft, was held out of minicamp with a shoulder injury but is expected to be ready for training camp. Reid noted that the rest of the rookie class has impressed, praising their aptitude and ability to pick things up quickly.

A notable subplot of the week was the buzz surrounding the wide receiver depth chart and a potential competition at right tackle among Jaylon Moore, Esa Pole, and possibly Kahlil Benson. Reid had plenty of good things to say about all three. On the injury front, Xavier Worthy and Jaden Hicks were limited to non-contact work, though Worthy is expected to be full-go by training camp following January shoulder surgery.

This is it for Chiefs football until late July. The next time they are all together, the pads will soon be cracking.

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Royals Report: Pitching and Caglianone Carries KC to a Winning Week

The Royals managed to stay above water this week, going 4-3 against the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers to move to 28-41 on the season.

Kansas City took three of four from the Twins to open the week and looked to be building something before dropping the series against the Rangers. The story of the week, however, was Jac Caglianone, who was as hot as anyone in baseball over a four-game stretch. The outfielder slashed .692/.714/1.231 with nine hits and two home runs.

On the mound, Noah Cameron was outstanding, tossing six scoreless innings in his start. Luinder Avila, Stephen Kolek, and Seth Lugo each allowed just one run in their respective outings, making it a quietly solid week for the rotation.

The Royals will stay busy heading into next week, hosting three against the Houston Astros before hitting the road to face the Washington Nationals and returning home to open a three-game set against the Cardinals on Thursday.

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Kansas Baseball’s Historic Run Comes to an End

The fun came to an end in Lawrence.

Kansas Baseball’s bid for its first College World Series appearance since the early 1990s was stopped by former Big 12 rival Oklahoma, which swept the Jayhawks in the Super Regionals, 8-1 and 13-2.

It was a resounding finish for the Sooners, but it does not take away from what Dan Fitzgerald’s program accomplished. Kansas finished the season with 45 wins, matching the 1993 College World Series squad and putting together what may stand as the best season in program history. Reaching the Super Regionals for the first time was a milestone, and doing it with a home regional and home Super Regional only added to the story.

The run is over, but the bar has been raised in Lawrence.

No. 1 Prospect in the State Stays Home for Kansas State

Kansas State made a strong statement in recruiting this week, landing a commitment from Cooper Ohnmacht, the No. 1 prospect in the state of Kansas and the 10th-ranked athlete in the country. The four-star recruit chose the Wildcats over Penn State, Wisconsin, and others.

Ohnmacht is a versatile 6-foot, 185-pound prospect who projects as a safety at the next level, though his production as a receiver offers flexibility. He finished the season with 57 tackles alongside 52 catches for 755 yards and is a two-time 5A state champion in the triple jump. Keeping the top in-state prospect home is a significant win for coach Collin Klein’s program.

Tigers Land Premier 2027 Wide Receiver

Missouri added a premier piece to its 2027 recruiting class this week, landing wide receiver Lawrence Britt out of Memphis. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound prospect chose the Tigers over Clemson, Florida, Texas Tech, and others following a visit to Columbia last weekend.

“The visit was great,” Britt told Missouri OnSI. “It left us blown away again.”

Britt wrapped up his junior season with 44 catches for 696 yards and 12 touchdowns and was the No. 12-ranked recruit out of Tennessee. It is another strong addition for Eli Drinkwitz as the Tigers continue to build toward 2027.