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Sam McDowell

The Kansas City Star

Sam McDowell is a columnist for The Star who has covered Kansas City sports for more than a decade. He has won national awards for columns, features and enterprise work. The Headliner Awards named him the 2024 national sports columnist of the year.

LATEST FROM SAM MCDOWELL

Sam McDowell

These World Cup moments in Kansas City will be remembered as our best

July 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Sam McDowell

The Switzerland national team has a tight Kansas City connection

July 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Sam McDowell

Tyler Tolbert’s hit streak was less likely than being struck by lightning twice

Updated July 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM

Sam McDowell

Bobby Witt Jr. is on the best stretch in Kansas City Royals history

July 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sam McDowell

World Cup matches have given Arrowhead Stadium a one-of-a-kind atmosphere

Updated July 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM

Sam McDowell

Royals’ pivotal players have been mostly great. So why does the team still stink?

July 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Sam McDowell

Cole Ragans’ elbow injury has a significant fallout effect for the Royals

Updated July 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Sam McDowell

There’s a voice missing from Kansas City’s World Cup story

July 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sam McDowell

Kansas City shines as epicenter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yes, again

June 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Sam McDowell

Darryn Peterson wanted to go No. 1 in NBA Draft. It’s actually better he didn’t

June 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Sam McDowell

Jac Caglianone hit 4 home runs vs. Cardinals. These two were really exceptional

June 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Sam McDowell

KC2026 says it will fix World Cup traffic problems. A lot is riding on it

June 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM

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