Mark Donovan discusses girls' flag football sanctioning in Kansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan addressed the recent sanctioning of girls' flag football in Kansas during a media appearance. He highlighted the collaboration among various stakeholders that led to this milestone, with over 11,000 signatures supporting the initiative. Kansas now becomes the 18th state in the U.S. to formally sanction the sport at the high school level. Donovan expressed enthusiasm for the growth of flag football, noting the Chiefs' involvement and a similar effort planned in Missouri. The team is advocating for expansion and recognition of girls' flag football nationwide as part of the NFL's ongoing commitment to the sport.
- •Kansas becomes the 18th state to sanction girls' flag football.
- •Over 11,000 signatures supported the initiative in Kansas.
- •Donovan emphasized the Chiefs' commitment to the program's growth.
- •Efforts are underway to sanction girls' flag football in Missouri next year.
- •The NFL is focusing on expanding access to flag football for both genders.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Donovan on the sanctioning of girls' flag football in Kansas
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