Author Archives: Matthew Donnelly

“It was a straight battle. It wasn’t technical, it was wet, muddy, it was just a game that tested heart and spirit.” That was CJ Sapong – who netted both KC goals – after a scrappy 2-1 Sporting KC win … Continue reading →

This week’s a special one for a certain music venue in Lawrence that’s seen its share of ups and downs over the years. The Granada on Mass. Street is celebrating its 80th anniversary this week.  It was originally a movie theater, … Continue reading →

As the lead singer and songwriter for My Morning Jacket – one of the most entertaining and consistently quality live bands of the last decade or so – Jim James has kind of seen and done it all. His band … Continue reading →

Now that was a beatdown. The Columbus Crew came to Sporting Park on Saturday night, and left with their tail between their legs, losing 3-0 and in the process being thoroughly outclassed. Thankfully for the visitors, it might have been … Continue reading →

With a dominant win over the weekend against Colorado at Sporting Park, Sporting KC somehow find themselves in a three-way tie atop the Eastern Conference – a conference that’s tighter than tight with the top seven teams sitting at between … Continue reading →

I guess this is the last weekend of summer? I always thought that it was September 21st, but whatever.  There’s some good stuff going down all over the place.  Like the KC Irish Fest at Crown Center that features musical … Continue reading →

It’s another LFK weekend folks… Beginning with what has become, over the past few years, one of the most interesting events on Mass. Street – The Lawrence Busker Fest.  A few things you should know:  First, it’s free.  So that … Continue reading →

Heading to San Jose‘s tiny Buck Shaw Stadium has been no picnic for Sporting Kansas City over the years.  In fact, the boys in blue haven’t won a game there since Peter Vermes and Preki roamed the pitch in 2000 to … Continue reading →

As many of you probably know, a couple weeks ago Chad Rogers went missing when he went out for an evening run. He was found dead about a week later at a construction site, so his former colleagues at 96.5 … Continue reading →

OK, so I’m a little biased… I’m a Lawrencian, or an LFKer, or whatever (Sandrat?) — I live in Lawrence. And yes, I’m more indoctrinated than recent transplant HCJ, who sees KU Basketball more as a cult than a pastime … Continue reading →

It was certainly no easy task getting to Esteli, Nicaragua for the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League.  After the long flight to Managua, where Sporting Kansas City spent the night, they got up and took a 3 hour … Continue reading →

It was a hot and humid early evening game at Sporting Park, pitting #1 vs. #2 in the Eastern Conference. And my god, the record breaking crowd was amped. The pre-match videos are getting out of control.  There was a … Continue reading →

Well, that happened quickly… Another summer is sliding away, folks.  So drink it in while you still can.  And you might want to listen to this, one of the best summer songs of all time.  Maybe the best. Here’s a … Continue reading →