Category Archives: Matthew_Donnelly

12’s beating 5’s!  Mid-majors!  RPI!  Dick Vitale pooping his pants out of sheer excitement!  (As he does every March.) But there’s also other stuff happening in the World.  I know, weird, right? Most of the KC and Lawrence bands are … Continue reading →

After playing twice on the road already, Sporting Kansas City hosted its home opener on Saturday at Sporting Park. It still feels weird to say it without “LIVESTRONG,” and players and coaches still frequently slip when referring to their home … Continue reading →

What to do, what to do? I hear Yakov Smirnoff is in town.  Which means that, surprisingly, he’s still alive and doing stand-up comedy.  Crazy.  I wonder if he’ll have a bunch of St. Patty’s day jokes.  Because, you know, … Continue reading →

Sporting KC came out flat for the second straight game, but this time were unable to overcome the deficit, falling 2-1 at Toronto FC. And once again, MLS best defense in 2012 looked shaky at best; slow and confused to … Continue reading →

Jimi Hendrix released a new album a few days ago called People, Hell and Angels.  Well, Jimi’s estate released it anyway. It’s made up of mostly unreleased studio recordings of the legendary guitarist in his prime.  My question is, “Do … Continue reading →

The first 30 minutes of Sporting Kansas City‘s season opener at the Philadelphia Union saw the boys in blue looking disjointed and ineffective. They struggled to possess, and the back line that was best in MLS last season was repeatedly … Continue reading →

  So, you’ve seen the Kanrocksas lineup by now, right? As Hearne pointed out, there’s really no big-big established headliner.  Not a single one, unless you count… uh … The Avett Brothers?  But that’s not necessarily a bad thing to … Continue reading →

  Assuming you’re able to dig yourself out, there’s some good shows coming up this weekend.   Don’t worry, you’ll stay warm next to the crackling orange glow of Robert Earl Keen and Yonder Mountain String Band. A little whiskey … Continue reading →

Mega-fest Bonnaroo, held annually in Tennessee, is announcing their lineup today, Tuesday, February 19th at noon CST. Rumors circulating have tabbed Sir Paul McCartney as one of the big headliners, with a little less chatter mentioning The Rolling Stones.  While … Continue reading →

Does everyone have all their shame-shopping finished up?  Only two more days, guys!  Don’t eff it up. If you just broke out in a cold sweat thinking of the brutal beating your old lady will lay on you if you … Continue reading →

No, they’re not actually a family – it’s just a clever name – and the surname of the lone girl in the group, Kelsey Kopecky. Any other questions before we get going? OK, good.

Sporting Kansas City had just one pick- #14- in the MLS SuperDraft conducted earlier today… Their other picks were traded away over the off season in exchange for several players at positions of need.  Most observers felt Sporting would take … Continue reading →

And we’re baaaaack….. Wheew.  That was a close one.  After wallowing through the disgusting mire known as the holiday season, we’re finally back to seeing some quality shows rolling through our cold and desolate wasteland on the plains. It’s OK … Continue reading →