Wolff returns to Wizards Jul 2, 2008
Wolff won two Team MVP and Golden Boot trophies (2004 and 2005) and played a key part in the 2004 season where the Wizards played in the MLS Cup and won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship. The Stone Mountain, Georgia native has played with 11 current Wizards teammates and is set to rejoin the club in the middle of next week and will be able to play in MLS games after the transfer window July 15th. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Revolution cruise into quarters Jul 2, 2008
(AP) -- Mike Banner scored two goals to help the Chicago Fire outclass the second-tier Cleveland City Stars with a 4-1 win Tuesday night in round three of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Fire will face D.C. United, a 2-0 winner over the USL's Richmond Rhinos, in the quarterfinals of the tournament open to essentially all American soccer clubs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
RailHawks look to repeat history Jul 1, 2008
Carolina RailHawks forward Dan Antoniuk (22) and teammates will host the Kansas City Wizards of MLS in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup ... The RailHawks will host the Wizards in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RailHawks win on penalty kick Jun 25, 2008
Advertisements From Railhawks News Release The Carolina RailHawks edged Real Maryland 1-0 on Tuesday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, getting a penalty kick by midfielder Kupono Low in the 90th minute in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup men's soccer tournament. Jamil Walker drew the foul when he was brought down in the box by goalkeeper Emilio Zelaya. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Peoria lights up the Fire Jun 11, 2008
The answer comes tonight when the Chicago Fire takes on the Columbus Crew in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in match at 7 p.m. at Bradley University's Shea Stadium. Reserve bleacher seating is sold out, although 15 general admission lawn seating is still available at the Shea Stadium box office. (Pekin Times, IL)
RailHawks hitting the road Jun 11, 2008
The trip got even more tiresome when their first-round match in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was scheduled for Tuesday. Carolina played the Brooklyn Knights of the USL Premier Development League at WakeMed Soccer Park. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Good start for Hawks Jun 11, 2008
Advertisements Madeline Perez, Staff Writer CARY - The Carolina RailHawks of the USL defeated the Brooklyn Knights of the Premiere Development League 1-0 to kick off the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at WakeMed Soccer Park. Carolina will host the winner of the match between Real Maryland Monarchs and the NY Pancyprian Freedoms on June 24. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Will the stars come out tonight? Jun 10, 2008
A cross section of the entertainment world might show up at PGE Park tonight to watch the Portland Timbers take on Hollywood United in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. And who knows. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Chivas ticket info. Jun 9, 2008
The NPSL Sahuaros will play the Seattle Sounders at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grand Canyon University in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Free show for Chiefs fans Jun 9, 2008
The Chiefs will conclude their pre-training camp sessions on Thursday by going on the road for another free-to-the-public practice, something they haven't done since the late Lamar Hunt moved the franchise from Dallas to Kansas City in the early 1960s. They'll work out at the football stadium of Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Mo. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Soccer is running around in circles Jun 8, 2008
Late last month, the Portland Timbers sent out a news release that began like this, "U.S. Soccer announced today that the Portland Timbers will face Hollywood United of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association in the first round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on June 10 at PGE Park.". The U.S. Adult Soccer Association. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Sports news briefs Jun 4, 2008
Pittsburgh will face the AAC Eagles in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament June 10 at Benedictine University in Chicago. The Riverhounds edged out Wilmington for the final United Soccer League second division spot when the Hammerheads lost to Real Maryland last week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gale Sayers turns 65; still remembers bruising Butkus hits May 31, 2008
"People thought I was going to go with the Kansas City Chiefs. (Chiefs owner) Lamar Hunt had billions of dollars at that time and they thought I would go there," Sayers said. "But I thought if I was going to better myself as a football player, I had to play the best. And I felt at that time, the best football was being played in the National Football League," he said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
FC Dallas Fires Coach Morrow May 22, 2008
The team advanced to the 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship game for the third time in team history, falling 3-2 to the New England Revolution at Pizza Hut Park. FC Dallas advanced to the MLS Cup Playoffs for a league-record tying 10th time in history, though it was eliminated in the conference semifinals by eventual MLS Cup Champions Houston Dynamo. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New Podcast: Bobby Bell & Lou Brock May 18, 2008
In segment two Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell talks about his new business venture and discusses, Super Bowls, Lamar Hunt and the injustice that Otis Taylor is not in NFLs Hall of Fame. Our last segment features first time guest; MLB Hall of Fame Outfielder Lou Brock who joins Bobby Bell and YTB Travel Network CEO Kim Sorensen to talk about some exciting opportunities for Chiefs fans to see their favorite football team up close and personal. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Warpaint Memories May 12, 2008
Peterson told me of a conversation he had with the late Lamar Hunt, who told him after the 1997 playoff loss to the Denver Broncos that it all boils down to luck. And that does play a large part in determining who goes to the Super Bowl. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Chicago Fire to play U.S. Open Cup game in Peoria May 10, 2008
Bradley soccer head coach Jim DeRose announced during a press conference Thursday afternoon that Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire will begin the pursuit of its fifth Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship in Peoria June 10 at Shea Stadium ... With 100,000 on the line for the tournament champion, the MLS teams are expected to roster most of their top players for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games ... Although only in its 11th year of existence, the Fire already owns five domestic championships,... (Pekin Times, IL)
New wave of MLS owners Mar 28, 2008
Lamar Hunt started the soccer-specific facility trend with Crew Stadium (1999), evolving to the Pizza Hut Park set in Frisco, Texas, a complex of fields surrounding a showpiece stadium, commercial and residential enterprises filling in. On the field, Anschutz's Dynamo and the Krafts' Revolution continue to set standards; they have met in the last two MLS Cup finals and are among the favorites. (Boston Globe)
Health an issue for UCLA Mar 26, 2008
The other members are Pro Football Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg; the late Lamar Hunt, longtime owner of the Kansas City Chiefs; and Olympic swimming medalist Martina Moracova. Familiar names. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Snow Advisory Issued For Portions Of North Texas Mar 4, 2008
In which party's primary do you plan to vote. Upload your favorite videos and pictures. (KWTX.com, TX)
Late Chiefs owner inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians Feb 22, 2008
The late business tycoon and Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt joined the ranks of famous Missourians on Wednesday ... Lamar Hunt's bust, which proclaims him the founding father of professional sports in the United States, will be permanently displayed in the Capitol ... Lamar Hunt is one of several dozen people who have been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Late Chiefs owner honored by state Feb 22, 2008
Sports JEFFERSON CITY - The late business tycoon and Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt joined the ranks of famous Missourians on Wednesday ... 6 The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY - The late business tycoon and Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt joined the ranks of famous Missourians on Wednesday ... JEFFERSON CITY - The late business tycoon and Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt joined the ranks of famous Missourians on Wednesday. (The Examiner)
Houston Dynamo announce 2008 schedule Feb 8, 2008
They are the Pan-Pacific Championship, CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, SuperLiga, and the recently-created CONCACAF Champions League. Forums, Photos & More. (KHOU.com, TX)
Super Tuesday or sucker Tuesday? Feb 5, 2008
The late Lamar Hunt, one of the founders of the old American Football League, is the man widely credited with coming up with that Super label used to showcase the NFL s top event. Apparently he was inspired after watching one of his kids playing with one of my favorite toys I found in my stocking on Christmas Day 1965, a SuperBall from the super toy merchandiser of that era, Wham-O.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ex-Hawk Tippett deserves Hall of Fame Feb 1, 2008
The whole country saw clear evidence of that when, after New England's 21-12 victory over San Diego on Jan. 18, he presented the Lamar Hunt trophy to Patriot coach Bill Belichick. If indeed Tippett gets to have his day in Canton, no one could script a more surreal setting for him to find this out than this weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Chargers So Close, But Yet So Far Jan 25, 2008
When the New England Patriots held the Lamar Hunt trophy on the field in Gillette Stadium, claiming bragging rights and a trip to the Super Bowl, all the Chargers could do is sit quietly, hurting. to read the rest of this story. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Opinion: Belichick not a tyrant, hes just a winner Jan 23, 2008
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the Patriots won the AFC Championship. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hype it up: Who needs Xs and Os when there's Tom and Gisele? Jan 23, 2008
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy as Junior Seau looks on after defeating the San Diego Chargers 21-12 in the AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday. (Missoulian, MT)
New England one win from a perfect season Jan 22, 2008
New England head coach Bill Belichick holds up the Lamar Hunt trophy Sunday. Associated Press Photo. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
18 down, 1 to go for Patriots as they reach Super Bowl Jan 21, 2008
"I'm happy we could win this at home, with all of you," Patriots owner Bob Kraft told the sellout crowd as he hoisted the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the final whistle sounded early last night ... "It never gets old. Standing up there and accepting the Lamar Hunt Trophy for the fourth time is pretty outstanding.". (Boston Globe)
Patriots' ground game, defense a smashing success - and they had to be Jan 21, 2008
Bill Belichick lifts the Lamar Hunt trophy, but he'd love to hoist one more. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff). (Boston Globe)
Patriots march to Super Bowl Jan 21, 2008
New England head coach Bill Belichick hoists the Lamar Hunt trophy as champions of the AFC Sunday. The Patriots beat San Diego, 21-12, to improve to 18-0 and advance to the Super Bowl. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Imperfect Pats stay on course for history Jan 21, 2008
Patriots coach Bill Belichick hoists the Lamar Hunt Trophy after his team defeated the Chargers to win the AFC title for the fourth time in seven years. (Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Perfect Pats are AFC champs Jan 21, 2008
" After rushing for 16 yards in the first half, New England's Laurence Maroney had 106 in the second. And Brady, working the short and intermediate field, completed 78 percent of his second-half passes. The combination of Maroney's runs and Brady's short passes provided the game-defining drive. With a nine-point lead and 9 minutes 13 seconds left, Brady took over on his own 13-yard line. Eight Maroney runs and four short Brady passes later, the Patriots were ready to accept the Lamar Hunt... (Chicago Tribune)
Pats win from perfection Jan 21, 2008
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy as Junior Seau looks on after defeating the San Diego Chargers 21-12 in the AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Owner expects Chiefs to compete for playoff spot in ’08 Jan 18, 2008
The 43-year-old Hunt became the youngest owner in the NFL when Lamar Hunt died 14 months ago and willed most of his vast estate to his four children. Clark Hunt also has been one of the least visible and least involved owners, until now devoting most of his time to the family s other interests. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Chiefs fire offensive coordinator, 3 other coaches Jan 4, 2008
omygoodness wrote on Jan 3, 2008 4:43 PM:" Chiefs missed out on firing the main 2 reasons for poor season, Herm Edwards who talks the talk but never walks the walk come playoff time . We fired Schottenheimer for this ?)Carl Peterson the czar of the Chiefs , he's as effective as Bill Bidwell was for the Cardinals then and now. Did Lamar Hunt secretly adopt Carl and write his positon in his will ? ". To add your comments you must be registered and logged in. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Championship matchup goes bowling for a catchy moniker Jan 4, 2008
Lamar Hunt, one of the AFL s founders, proposed Super Bowl as a temporary solution. Where did he get that idea. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honoring Bell Nov 29, 2007
Bell served on the FCA Board of Directors for six years, working alongside Tom Landry, former coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and Lamar Hunt, who founded the Kansas City Chiefs. During that time, she says the use of prayer influenced and affected her life tremendously. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Dynamo are for sale Nov 23, 2007
Kansas City Wizards owner Lamar Hunt who has been a long time supporter of Soccer in the US, has been one of the owners who helped bankroll the league at its inception. But now that the league is more than 10 years old, the MLS is looking to have owners with only one team. (KHOU.com, TX)
One on One: Clark Hunt - Part I Nov 15, 2007
Clark talked candidly about growing up in the organization and the legacy that his father, the late Lamar Hunt, built for this city and the entire Chiefs nation ... The fact that he was Lamar Hunt and had done all of this in the sports business wasnt really a factor in my head. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Chiefs hoping Croyle becomes first homegrown star QB Nov 14, 2007
Throughout Chiefs history, back to the day Lamar Hunt founded the Dallas Texans in 1960, one common thread runs through: The team s best quarterbacks have come from somewhere else. The Chiefs hope that trend will finally end with Brodie Croyle, who will make his first career start Sunday at Indianapolis. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Max McGee dies; scored first Super Bowl touchdown Oct 22, 2007
Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, left, visits the Green Bay Packers' dressing room and congratulates Max McGee, right, who scored two touchdowns for the Packers in their 35-10 victory in Super Bowl I in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. McGee died Saturday after falling from the roof of his Deephaven, Minn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Thompson in the right place Oct 13, 2007
And fate has brought together symbols inspired by the late Lamar Hunt in the Krafts' administrative offices at Gillette Stadium. The US Open Cup trophy, named for Hunt and won last week by the Revolution, is in a case next to the Super Bowl trophies won by the Patriots. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup comes to Frisco for first time Sep 28, 2007
The Hoops have a prime opportunity to end that drought Wednesday against New England in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final at Pizza Hut Park ... The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will crown its champion for the first time without its namesake in attendance. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Chiefs made the worse offseason moves in the NFL. That will certainly cost them. Sep 12, 2007
Longtime K.C. general manager Carl Peterson has survived in the job on a track record of success that was mostly forged years ago, and thanks to the loyalty and patience of Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, who died last year. But K.C. hasn't won a playoff game since 1993 (0-5 in the postseason in that span), and that 13-season drought is the league's third longest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Cowboys Legends To Assemble at DASA Awards Sep 6, 2007
Other award recipients include: Dick Vermeil (the LAMAR HUNT AWARD, DASAs National Award, given for longevity, achievement and sportsmanship); Tommy Lasorda (the LEGENDS AWARD , for lifetime achievement or lasting impression on their sport); Tony Dungy, (Tom Landry Award, for the nations outstanding Professional or College Coach); Dirk Nowitzki (the BIG D AWARD, given to the person who has enriched local sports by their character and achievements); and James Brown (PAT SUMMERALL AWARD, for... (CowboyUpdate.com)
Former Buff Davy Arnaud Chosen to U.S. National Team! Sep 5, 2007
The trio was part of the team coached by Bradley that captured the 2000 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. That group also included current U.S. assistant coach Peter Nowak, who started in the 2-1 win against Miami Fusion on Oct. 21, 2000, at Soldier Field. (Gobuffsgo.com)
2007 Regular Season Opens With Trip To Madison For UWM Aug 28, 2007
GREAT U.S. OPEN RUN FOR UWM Several current and former soccer players from the Milwaukee men's soccer team got the opportunity to compete in a second round match-up in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in late June. Former Panther was the only one to advance, as his team - the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division - earned the 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Bavarian Soccer Club. (Uwmpanthers.com)
UMKC Men's Soccer Opens Exhibition Season At Baker On Saturday Aug 18, 2007
Dorri and White were instrumental in the Brass' qualification for the knockout rounds of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, helping the team to a perfect 4-0 record during the first four games of league play. Dorri was named to the PDL Team of the Week for week five (week ending May 20) after helping the Brass to a 3-1 win over the Des Moines Menace in the season opener for both sides. (Umkckangaroos.com)
Like Father, Like Son Aug 18, 2007
As I watched, I felt a sense of respect for the legacy that Clarks father, the late Lamar Hunt, wanted for this city and its football community. to read the rest of this story. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Stadium plans unveiled Aug 17, 2007
Sports Arrowhead Stadium, with the family of the late Lamar Hunt kicking in an extra $50 million, is going to get a $375 million facelift ... 2 The Examiner Arrowhead Stadium, with the family of the late Lamar Hunt kicking in an extra $50 million, is going to get a $375 million facelift ... Arrowhead Stadium, with the family of the late Lamar Hunt kicking in an extra $50 million, is going to get a $375 million facelift. (The Examiner)
NFL Notebook: Pitt's Revis ends holdout, signs with Jets Aug 16, 2007
Arrowhead Stadium, with the family of the late Lamar Hunt kicking in an extra $50 million, is going to get a $375 million renovation. The 35-year-old home of Kansas City will expand by approximately 500,000 square feet. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
RailHawks reach out to area Hispanics Jul 25, 2007
They've reached the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Attendance at SAS Soccer Park is right about the league average, too. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Soccer: Islanders beat MLS squad Jul 12, 2007
LANDISVILLE - The Harrisburg City Islanders stunned the mighty Major League Soccer power D. C. United squad 1-0 at Hempfield High School on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt United Sates Open soccer tournament. The win advances the Islanders to the quarterfinal round against the New England Revolution on August 7 in New England. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rhinos Ready For Revolution Jul 10, 2007
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Trophy will be on site for fans to admire beginning at 6:30pm. Rochesterwon the Cup in 1999 and is still the onlyNon-MLS team to winthe trophy in the tournaments history. (WOKR13 Rochester)
RailHawks turn up heat in the second half Jun 24, 2007
The RailHawks host Bavarian SC on Tuesday in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The winner will take on the defending champion Chicago Fire in the third round. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Texas Oil Tycoon's Oldest Child Dies Jun 16, 2007
Lamar Hunt, one of her brothers, died in December in Dallas. He owned the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and the FC Dallas pro soccer team. (CBS 11, TX)
Where Are They Now? Jun 15, 2007
Bell stayed in close touch through the years with Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, who died last December. He enjoys telling his favorite story about Hunt. (ESPN -- Football News)
RailHawks begin Open Cup Jun 12, 2007
From Carolina Railhawks News Releases The Carolina RailHawks will open play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament today. The RailHawks, a United Soccer Leagues First Division men's professional soccer team, will host RWB Adria, an amateur team from Chicago, at 7:30 p.m. at SAS Soccer Park in Cary. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dorri, White Lead Kansas City Brass Into U.S. Open Cup Play Tuesday Night Jun 12, 2007
For four members of the UMKC men's soccer team, that participation will take a historic turn tomorrow night, as seniors , and , along with junior represent the Kansas City Brass in a first-round match in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Brass will take on the Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) at Greene Stadium in Liberty, Mo. (Umkckangaroos.com)
Lift Up America - Clark Hunt's Charity Jun 5, 2007
Hes clearly following in the footsteps of the late Lamar Hunt by carrying on a tradition spanning nearly five decades giving to those less fortunate. As practice began nearly 1,000 Chiefs fans walked around the Arrowhead field, getting a first-hand glimpse of their favorite football players. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Men's Soccer Jun 3, 2007
The rising senior scored a pair of game-winning goals for the Kansas City Brass in last weekend's action to lead the Brass into the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. (). (Umkckangaroos.com)
UMKC's Josh White Named USL Premier Development League Player Of The Week Jun 2, 2007
Two goals from rising senior power Kansas City Brass to two wins in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying ... The rising senior scored a pair of game-winning goals for the Kansas City Brass in last weekend's action to lead the Brass into the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. (Umkckangaroos.com)
Bowden To Be Honored By The Touchdown Club Of New Orleans May 26, 2007
Pete Rozelle Award Recipients 2005 Jerry Markbreit, NFL Official 2004 Dick Vermeil, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Steve Sabol, President, NFL Films 2002 Vince Lombardi, former coach, Green Bay Packers 2001 Bill Walsh, former coach, San Francisco 49er's 2000 Don Weiss, former executive director of the NFL 1999 Ralph Wilson, president, Buffalo Bills 1998 Tex Schramm, former general manager, Dallas Cowboys 1997 Marv Levy, former coach, Buffalo Bills 1996 Don Shula, former coach, Miami... (Seminoles.com)
