<![CDATA[The KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Sports & SHEnanigans]]>https://www.kcsn.com/s/sports-and-shenaniganshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksmn!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb5c11c74-2593-4624-a2fa-f10714a66481_1080x1080.pngThe KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Sports & SHEnaniganshttps://www.kcsn.com/s/sports-and-shenanigansSubstackSun, 10 May 2026 17:16:33 GMT<![CDATA[Marika Davis is THRIVING as Sporting KC's In-Game Host!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/marika-davis-is-thriving-as-sportinghttps://www.kcsn.com/p/marika-davis-is-thriving-as-sportingWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:03:11 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by in game host for Sporting Kansas City Marika Davis discussing her role, the importance of creating a positive atmosphere for fans, how she got into the industry and more!

]]><![CDATA[Dystany Spurlock Makes History Racing at Kansas Speedway!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/dystany-spurlock-makes-history-racinghttps://www.kcsn.com/p/dystany-spurlock-makes-history-racingWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:03:50 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko provides updates on all things women’s sports including the Boston Marathon winner, WNBA season around the corner, and more! Then Jillian discusses Dystany Spurlock making history as the first black woman to race at Kansas Speedway, Destiny’s thoughts on that and more!

]]><![CDATA[Sheila Sickau Explains the Let Her Play Initiative and the Importance of Growing Girls Flag Football]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/sheila-sickau-explains-the-let-herhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/sheila-sickau-explains-the-let-herFri, 17 Apr 2026 11:03:32 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Sheila Sickau of the Kansas City Chiefs discussing KSHSAA's vote to add girls flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas, the significance of the vote, giving girls an opportunity to compete at the state level and more!

]]><![CDATA[KC Native Bridget Howard is Back with Royals TV!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-native-bridget-howard-is-backhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-native-bridget-howard-is-backWed, 15 Apr 2026 11:01:43 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Kansas City Royals host and reporter Bridget Howard discussing her journey in sports and media, how she got into broadcasting, the role of women in sports media and more!

]]><![CDATA[Candi Whitaker is Back and Ready to WORK as UMKC Women's Basketball Coach!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/candi-whitaker-is-back-and-readyhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/candi-whitaker-is-back-and-readyWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:03:03 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Candi Whitaker, head women’s basketball coach for UMKC discussing her return to Kansas City, why it was the right move to come back, her vision for the future at UMKC and more!

]]><![CDATA[The Polished Playbook Podcast Highlights Women in Sports!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/the-polished-playbook-podcast-highlightshttps://www.kcsn.com/p/the-polished-playbook-podcast-highlightsWed, 01 Apr 2026 11:03:31 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Sha-Ron Turner and Kina Gunnels from the Polished Playbook podcast highlighting all things women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL and more!

]]><![CDATA[Blue Valley Southwest Alum and KU Volleyball Player Taylor Stanley is Ready to CONTRIBUTE!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/blue-valley-southwest-alum-and-kuhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/blue-valley-southwest-alum-and-kuThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:03:30 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Blue Valley Southwest alum and incoming KU volleyball player Taylor Stanley discussing how she got into volleyball, playing at KU, being a student athlete and more!

]]><![CDATA[Olympic Trials Champion Ann Gaffigan Continues to INSPIRE in Kansas City]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/olympic-trials-champion-ann-gaffiganhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/olympic-trials-champion-ann-gaffiganWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:02:34 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by former track star and steeplechase champion Ann Gaffigan discussing her sports journey, fighting to add steeplechase to the Olympics, continuing to inspire women and supporting the community in Kansas City.

]]><![CDATA[KC Current Rookie Gianna Paul CAN'T WAIT to Contribute on the Field]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-current-rookie-gianna-paul-canthttps://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-current-rookie-gianna-paul-cantWed, 11 Mar 2026 15:02:42 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko highlights the woman of the week in Kansas City sports and is joined by KC Current rookie Gianna Paul discussing her journey while playing soccer, joining the Current, her goals and more!

]]><![CDATA[Trailblazer Betsy Maxfield Details Her Experience in the World of Kansas City Soccer]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/trailblazer-betsy-maxfield-detailshttps://www.kcsn.com/p/trailblazer-betsy-maxfield-detailsWed, 04 Mar 2026 11:02:49 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko highlights the top stories in the world of women’s sports. Then Jillian is joined by Betsy Maxfield, an entrepreneur who worked with David Beckham, FIFA, Sporting Kansas City and more!

Betsy details her work, helping young women athletes succeed and more!

]]><![CDATA[Tiffani McReynolds Helps Track & Field Athletes SHINE!]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/tiffani-mcreynolds-helps-track-andhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/tiffani-mcreynolds-helps-track-andWed, 25 Feb 2026 12:02:45 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by former US track star and Kansas City product Tiffani McReynolds talking her path track & field, how she helps young female athletes and more!

]]><![CDATA[KC Diamonds Catcher Laurin Krings is EXCITED to Play in Kansas City]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-diamonds-catcher-laurin-kringshttps://www.kcsn.com/p/kc-diamonds-catcher-laurin-kringsThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:58:05 GMTJillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by catcher for the KC Diamonds and former Missouri softball player Laurin Krings discussing her journey in sports, pursuing the dream of playing professionally and more!

]]><![CDATA[Olympic Medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall Shares Her Story]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/olympic-medalist-tara-davis-woodhallhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/olympic-medalist-tara-davis-woodhallWed, 11 Feb 2026 22:00:54 GMTOn the latest episode of Sports and Shenanigans, Jillian Carroll Letrinko sits down with Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

From her journey to the top of the track and field world to the mindset it takes to perform on the biggest stage, Tara opens up about the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. She also shares her connection to Kansas City and why the community continues to matter in her story.

It’s an honest, energetic look at greatness — and the work behind it.

]]><![CDATA[National Women in Sports Day Spotlight: Thalia Cherry on Ownership, Opportunity, and Impact]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/national-women-in-sports-day-spotlighthttps://www.kcsn.com/p/national-women-in-sports-day-spotlightWed, 04 Feb 2026 05:04:38 GMTOn a special National Women in Sports Day episode of Sports and Shenanigans, Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Thalia Cherry, founder and owner of Cherry Co., for a conversation centered on leadership, creativity, and building space for women to thrive in sports.

Cherry shares her journey as an entrepreneur, the inspiration behind her brand, and why visibility and representation matter now more than ever.

The episode highlights the evolving landscape of women’s sports and the opportunities ahead as the industry continues to grow.

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]]><![CDATA[Catcher Leah Boggs Hopes to Lead the New KC Diamonds to Championships]]>https://www.kcsn.com/p/catcher-leah-boggs-hopes-to-leadhttps://www.kcsn.com/p/catcher-leah-boggs-hopes-to-leadFri, 30 Jan 2026 21:37:56 GMTProfessional softball has officially arrived in Kansas City, and Sports and SHEnanigans is at the center of the conversation.

On the latest episode, Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by KC Diamonds catcher Leah Boggs for an inside look at what it means to bring a brand-new professional team to the region.

Boggs shares her early impressions of Kansas City, the passion and support she’s already felt from local fans, and why the Diamonds are uniquely positioned to thrive in a growing women’s sports landscape. She also opens up about her personal goals, the team’s vision for its inaugural season, and what it takes to help build a winning culture from the ground up.

From on-field expectations to the bigger picture of expanding opportunities in women’s sports, this episode offers thoughtful insight into a historic moment for Kansas City athletics. If you’re excited about the future of women’s sports in KC, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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