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Archived Press Releases
2018
Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin recognized as Best Marathon in Missouri by RaceRaves
November 29, 2018
Sporting Kansas City Captain Matt Besler Announced as Official Race Ambassador for the 29th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run on the Sprint Campus
November 19, 2018
Venus Williams to serve as Keynote Speaker at the 2019 WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards Celebration Featuring ESPN commentator, Holly Rowe, as Emcee
November 12, 2018
The Evelyn Gates Award to be announced Tuesday
November 12, 2018
Big 12 Selects Kansas City for Future Basketball Championships
October, 24, 2018
BMX Mid America Nationals Coming to Kansas City
September 17, 2018
Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation announces Jessica Blubaugh as new WIN for KC Director
August 17, 2018
The Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin & lululemon athletica partner to offer race branded apparel
August 8, 2018
NCAA to visit Kansas City as a future location for the Women’s Final Four
July 30, 2018
WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon presented by Garmin to take place Saturday, July 28
July 24, 2018
United Bid Selected to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™
June 13, 2018
2018 Kansas City Sports Commission Awards Banquet to be held this Thursday
June 4, 2018
Camp WIN to kick off on Monday
June 1, 2018
2018 Award Recipients announced for the Kansas City Sports Commission Awards Banquet
April 19, 2018
Kansas City Has Been Included in United Bid to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™
March 15, 2018
Big 12 continues its Legacy of giving back in Kansas City
March 6, 2018
Single Session Tickets for 2018 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship Tickets on Sale Today
March 5, 2018
Kansas City to host Big 12 Tipoff Press Conference, Legacy Project to be announced
February 28, 2018
Scott Pioli Family Scholarship recipients announced
February 1, 2018
2018 WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration to be held February 7
January 31, 2018
Kansas City selected as finalist to host NCAA Women’s Final Four for the years 2021-2024
January 18, 2018
NCAA Announces Women’s Final Four Finalist Bid Cities for 2021-24
January 18, 2018
WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards Celebration honorees announced
January 3, 2018
2017
Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings coming to Kansas City
December 12, 2017
2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship coming to Kansas City
December 11, 2017
Top high school student athletes to compete in the Under Armour First Team All-America Match & Skills Competition at Sprint Center
December 8, 2017
WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration honorees announced
December 6, 2017
2017 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships are coming to Kansas City
November 28, 2017
28th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run set for Sprint Campus
November 20, 2017
The Evelyn Gates Award to be announced Thursday
November 15, 2017
Showdown for Relief Allows Fans to Donate in Support of Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 22, 2017
Kansas and Missouri Men’s Basketball Come Together, Hope to Raise $1 Million for Disaster Relief Efforts
October 13, 2017
Local Residents Invited to Attend the Free Kansas City Marathon Health & Fitness Expo on October 19 & 20 at Union Station
October 2, 2017
2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist Fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad, to be Keynote Speaker at the 2018 WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration
September 20, 2017
Three Elite Athletes to Run in the Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin
September 11, 2017
United Bid Committee commences outreach for potential host cities in bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup
August 15, 2017
WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon presented by Garmin Saturday, July 29 at Smithville Lake
July 25, 2017
The Kansas City Sports Commission Congratulates Area 2017 UCI Worlds BMX Qualifiers
June 26, 2017
Kansas City is awarded 6 NCAA Championships
April 18, 2017
Garmin Announced as New Title Sponsor of the Kansas City Marathon
April 5, 2017
2017 Award Recipients Announced for Kansas City Sports Commission Awards Banquet
March 27, 2017
NCAA to host Open Practice Session prior to Midwest Regional Matchups
March 20, 2017
Kansas City Marathon announces new charity component for 2017 race
February 3, 2017
2016
WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration presented by Price Chopper honorees announced
December 14, 2016
27th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run set for Sprint Campus
November 18, 2016
The Evelyn Gates Award to be announced Thursday
November 14, 2016
The 2016 Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon a Success on the Charity and Environmental Front
November 3, 2016
KC Sports Commission to hold Open House/Ribbon Cutting
October 2, 2016
Kansas City running community joins forces to assist with Louisiana flood relief efforts
August 25, 2016
Kansas City submits bids for the opportunity to host NCAA Championships
August 19, 2016
WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon presented by Garmin takes place Saturday, July 30
July 25, 2016
Garmin becomes presenting sponsor of the WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon
July 22, 2016
WIN for KC’s Camp WIN empowered 600 girls through sports
June 27, 2016
Second year for Team World Vision to participate in the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Investments
June 23, 2016
WIN for KC’s Camp Session Two starts Monday
June 17, 2016
WIN for KC Camp WIN kicks off Monday
June 3, 2016
Hospital Hill Run Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to WIN for KC
June 2, 2016
2016 award recipients to be honored at KC Sports Commission Banquet presented by Southwest
April 18, 2016
KCSC Youth Clinic Series to offer special golf clinic in April
April 8, 2016
Kansas City Sports Commission opposes Senate Joint Resolution 39
March 24, 2016
2016 award recipients announced for KC Sports Commission Banquet
March 23, 2016
Big 12 Conference Wrestling Championship Comes to Kansas City
March 1, 2016
Kansas City’s Big 12 Run returns March 12
February 25, 2016
Holland named Executive Director for Kansas City 2017 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships
January 31, 2016
Kansas City Sports Commission adds five new members to Board of Directors
January 12, 2016
2015
WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration honorees announced
December 2, 2015
26th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run set for Sprint Campus
November 23, 2015
Kansas City celebrates World Series win!
November 1, 2015
Temporary street closures this Saturday around Kansas City
October 15, 2015
KC Marathon Finish Line Festival presented by BNY Mellon to take place in Washington Square Park October 17
October 12, 2015
Temporary street closures for the Kansas City Marathon
October 5, 2015
Pilgrims vs. Turkeys compete at 26th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run
September 28, 2015
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds Health & Fitness Expo open to the general public
September 28, 2015
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon is Double the fun for the Cotter Twins
September 15, 2015
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds announces 2015 sponsors
August 25, 2015
Team World Vision launches team to participate in the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon in October
July 27, 2015
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon Medals have arrived
June 22, 2015
Waddell & Reed KC Marathon continues to reduce their carbon footprint
June 15, 2015
WIN for KC’s Camp WIN kicks off Monday
June 4, 2015
I-35 Challenge returns bringing two cities together
June 10, 2015
Big 12 Conference keeps Men’s Basketball Championship in Kansas City
May 28, 2015
KCP&L returns as presenting sponsor of the KCSC Youth Clinic Series
May 13, 2015
Rob Riggle to be featured speaker at KCSC Awards Banquet
March 23, 2015
Temporary street closures March 14 for Big 12 Run
March 9, 2015
Big 12 Run returns to Kansas City in March with new 12K distance
February 26, 2015
2015 award recipients announced for KC Sports Commission Banquet
February 6, 2015
Waddell & Reed KC Marathon Certified Gold for Sustainability
January 29, 2015
Kansas City Sports Commission adds five new members to Board of Directors
January 28, 2015
Amy Van Dyken to speak at 2015 WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards Celebration
January 15, 2015
Kansas City to bid on Copa America Centenario USA 2016
January 9, 2015
Price Chopper Basketball Classic coming to Sprint Center
January 8, 2015
2014
WIN for KC honors six local residents at the annual Women’s Sports Awards Celebration Luncheon
December 4, 2014
Kansas City selected for a second time this week to host an NCAA Basketball Championship Regional Round
November 20, 2014
Kansas City awarded NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Regional Games for 2017
November 17, 2014
WIN for KC Triathlon achieves Gold Level Certification
November 3, 2014
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds celebrates another successful race event
October 30, 2014
Largest Thanksgiving Day run in Kansas City set for November 27
October 27, 2014
The Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds goes blue on Saturday for Royals
October 16, 2014
Temporary street closures for the Kansas City Marathon
October 13, 2014
For the second time, local police officer to run in uniform at the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon
October 6, 2014
Temporary street closures for the Kansas City Marathon
October 6, 2014
Tickets on sale for 2014 Big 12 Soccer Championship
October 2, 2014
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds Health & Fitness Expo open to the general public
September 22, 2014
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds has an economic impact of about $8.6 million to the Kansas City economy
September 22, 2014
Local athlete wraps up 12 marathons in 12 months at the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds
September 15, 2014
For the second time, local police officer to run in uniform at the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon
September 8, 2014
Largest local Thanksgiving Day run celebrates 25 years
September 2, 2014
Kids Marathon returns to Kansas City on October 18
August 18, 2014
Kansas City based AMC Theatres becomes a sponsor of the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds
August 5, 2014
Two highways around Smithville Lake will be CLOSED for charity triathlon
July 21, 2014
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon and IMT Des Moines Marathon partner to create I-35 Challenge
July 7, 2014
Each year Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds helps several charities
June 18, 2014
Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC are committed to environmentally friendly practices
May 27, 2014
Kevin Gray Father’s Day 5K Run benefits three charities
May 19, 2014
BNY Melon named Finish Line Festival sponsor for the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds
April 28, 2014
Free golf clinic offered to area youth as part of the Kansas City Sports Commission Youth Clinic Series powered by KCP&L
April 21, 2014
Four local individuals and one community to be honored at Sports Awards Banquet
April 7, 2014
This Saturday is Kansas City’s Big 12 5K Family Fun Run
March 13, 2014
Kansas City Sports Commission announces award winners for their annual Awards Banquet
March 12, 2014
Temporary street closures March 15 for Big 12 5K Run
March 10, 2014
Big 12 5K Family Fun Run returns to Kansas City in March
February 24, 2014
Kansas City Sports Commission hosted two zero-waste events in 2013
January 27, 2014
2013
Kansas City Sports Commission announces Lisa Diven as new WIN for KC Director
December 18, 2013
Kansas City is awarded 14 NCAA Championships
December 11, 2013
NCAA announces Host City Finalists For Future Championships
October 31, 2013
24th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K is a family affair
October 28, 2013
Temporary street closures this Saturday around Kansas City
October 14, 2013
Oak Grove police officer raises funds for fallen officers and their families while running in uniform October 19
October 10, 2013
Temporary street closures for the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon
October 7, 2013
Big 12 Women’s Soccer Championship coming to Kansas City
October 2, 2013
KC Marathon Finish Line Festival presented by Price Chopper takes over Washington Square Park October 19
September 30, 2013
Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon with Ivy Funds Health & Fitness Expo open to the general public
September 23, 2013
Couple plans to run a marathon and marry on the same day
September 9, 2013
Mike Sharpe and Robin Sterneck join the Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC
September 6, 2013
Waddell & Reed KC Marathon is Henrich’s 100th marathon
August 12, 2013
Kansas City Officials Announce “Marathon Exchange Program” with Xi’an, China
June 7, 2013
Kansas City hosts special preview screening of “42,” the new Jackie Robinson film
March 21, 2013
Kansas City Sports Commission announces award winners for their annual Awards Banquet
March 7, 2013
2012
40th Kansas City Sports Commission Awards Banquet announced
December 18, 2012
3-time U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Gold Medalist, Kerri Walsh-Jennings comes to Kansas City
November 19, 2012
Area streets to close temporarily for Saturday’s Kansas City Marathon
October 16, 2012
Keeping a mother’s promise: 13.1 meaningful miles
October 10, 2012
KC Marathon “Finish Line Festival” to cap big day of racing
October 5, 2012
The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation announces a Departmental Reorganization
August 27, 2012
Kansas City Sports Commission to honor outstanding scholar and professional athletes
June, 2012
U.S. Women’s Soccer Champion Abby Wambach comes to Kansas City
January 23, 2012
2011
Kathy Nelson named President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation
November 8, 2011
Kansas City Sports Commission and College Hockey Inc., announce 2012 Ice Breaker College Hockey Tournament plans
September 27, 2011
Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation announces President/CEO search
July 15, 2011
Scholarship available to incoming seniors
June 14, 2011
2010
Kathy Nelson named WIN for KC Director
July 22, 2010
Kansas City a finalist for the 2013 and 2014 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
April 16, 2010
Aaron Koelzer joins the Kansas City Sports Commission Staff
February 2, 2010
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King to honor female athletes
January 1, 2010
2009
Introducing The Tom Murphy Fun Run for Kids at the Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by Sprint
November 26, 2009
Inaugural SportsFest Kansas City in conjunction with Tour of Missouri
September 2, 2009
WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon sold-out with 700 athletes and is the first certified green race in the area!
July 31, 2009
College Hockey’s “Ice Breaker Tournament” coming to Missouri
May 8, 2009
Royals Center Fielder Coco Crisp to partner with Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation
May 2009
Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run and Walk to Support Gordon Parks Elementary School
March 2, 2009
Sports Commission Celebrates 20 years
January 29, 2009
2008
8th Annual Buck O’Neil Baseball Classic honors baseball legend
June 10, 2008
Professional and amateur athletes honored at Sport KC P.R.O.P.S.
May 23, 2008
2007
WIN for KC organizes fundraiser for Greenburg High School Girls Athletics
September 26, 2007
Announcing the Inaugural Bill Grigsby Golf Classic
July 26, 2007
Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation names Athletes of the Year
May 30, 2007
2006
34th Annual Sports Commission Awards Banquet Press Conference Announced
June 19, 2006
Introduction of New Coaches at 2006 Annual Awards Banquet
June 8, 2006
The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation selects CASEY, Professional and other Award Honorees
May 18, 2006
“Best of the Midwest” coming to CommunityAmerica Ballpark
March 31, 2006
34th Annual Awards Banquet set for June 20, 2006
January 31, 2006
2005
33rd Annual Sports Commission Awards Banquet Press Conference Announced
June 17, 2005
33rd Annual Sports Commission Awards Banquet Award Winners Announced
June 8, 2005
2004
“Best of the Midwest” coming to CommunityAmerica Ballpark
December 8, 2004
Buck O’Neil Negro Leagues Baseball Classic makes a pitch to get urban youth to “play ball!”
June 23, 2004
2003
Sports Commission continues to embrace Big 12 Championships
December 4, 2003
Former Royals great Jeff Montgomery to be introduced as honorary chairman of the 2003 Buck O’Neil Baseball Classic
June 12, 2003
2002
Mayor Kay Barnes, Sports Commission announce findings of Downtown Arena Study
December 5, 2002
Marathon returns to Kansas City
February 5, 2002
2001
Sports Commission and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announce Buck O’Neil Negro Leagues Baseball Classic
June 25, 2001
2000
It’s more than just a move!
August 30, 2000
Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation hires new WIN for KC Program Coordinator
August 9, 2000
Sports Commission expands staff
January 10, 2000
1999
Patti Phillips joins Sports Commission Staff
September 8, 1999
The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation Expands Staff
January 4, 1999