Kansas City Star: Sprint Center

Restaurants, nightspots and shops surround the Sprint Center

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:20 CST

Bopping to Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets” is one big reason to visit downtown Kansas City for the opening of the new Sprint Center on Saturday. But more than 50 restaurants and retailers within a three-block walk of the new arena are hoping to become a regular draw, too.

Sprint Center's second-in-command puts customers first

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:53 CST

He’s a self-professed arena rat. And he’s got this thing about high-quality customer service.

Get your tailgate to Sprint Center

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:36 CST

R U ready for some football? If so, prepare to rumble Saturday night when the KC Brigade makes its 2008 debut at Sprint Center downtown. What to expect?

Power & Light District is coming to life

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:01 CST

The Big 12 tournament will be downtown's big draw in mid-March. But fans also want to check out the Power & Light District while hitting the games, and the district will come through with 14 operations scheduled to be open in time for the event.

Sprint Center executive gets industry's recognition

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:37 CST

The Sprint Center’s top executive has been nominated for a concert industry award for her guidance in getting the arena going.

Sprint Center hasn't spanked West Bottoms yet

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:12 CDT

That giant sucking sound Saturday in the West Bottoms … Might have been the air being let out of the tires at Kemper Arena and surrounding businesses left to ponder their futures in the wake of Elton John’s Sprint Center sendoff.

Hoops at the Sprint Center: How do you think KC's new arena fared on its first sports night?

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:58 CST

Now that the Sprint Center has hosted its first sporting event -- Monday's night's nationally televised CBE Classic -- let's hear your opinions on Kansas City's shiny arena.

They did it their way

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:30 CDT

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus still gets riled when he thinks about how he sat in the studio and watched someone else play the bass parts on the group’s first album.

Live from the Sprint Center: A sneak peek

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:30 CDT

The Star's John Shultz joined other members of the media for a tour of the new Sprint Center this morning.

Printable guide to the Sprint Center neighborhood

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:49 CDT

Sprint Center official web site

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:39 CDT

K-State basketball team to play at Sprint Center

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:35 CDT

K-State said this morning it finished a deal for the Wildcats to play at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. K-State takes on Florida A&M. The game is Monday, Dec. 17. Tip-off is 7 p.m.

City Council members tour Sprint Center VIDEO

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:23 CDT

City Council members, including Mayor Mark Funkhouser, got an inside look at the Sprint Center during a tour Thursday. Meanwhile, work continues on landing a tenant for the arena.

Mayor gets Sprint Center progress update, defends downtown development

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:02 CDT