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Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.
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The Chiefs clinched a playoff berth with last weekend’s resounding home victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.But they still have some unfinished business to take care of in Week 17, with a chance to clinch the conference’s No. 1 seed — and accompanying first-round bye — in the postseason.On Thursday, Herbie Teope, fellow beat writer Sam McDowell and columnist Vahe Gregorian previewed the game and its implications in a year-end edition of The Star’s SportsBeat Live stream. Their conversation is presented here as a SportsBeat KC replay.With a one-game lead for the top seed, the Chiefs (11-4) need a win to stay ahead of the Tennessee Titans (10-5) with the regular season coming to a close. The Chiefs could clinch that spot Sunday with a win and Titans loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs didn’t play like a team missing several key starters, hammering the Pittsburgh Steelers from open to close on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. After the game, the Star's sportswriters gathered to analyze Kansas City's victory and look back at this season's turnaround, from 3-4 to the top of the AFC West.This episode originated as a SportsBeat Live video on Sunday evening, and is presented here in podcast form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs, riding a seven-game winning streak, stand atop the AFC with a one-game lead for the No. 1 seed in the postseason.Their hot streak could be in jeopardy because multiple players, including tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill, remain on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium.On Thursday, beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell sat down with columnist Vahe Gregorian to discuss this weekend’s game. Hear their conversation now on today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before flying back to Kansas City, two of our KC Star writers took a timeout at the L.A. airport — with a third joining from his hotel room — to dissect the Chiefs’ gutsy Thursday night victory over the Chargers in overtime.This SportsBeat KC podcast, with columnist Vahe Gregorian, beat writer Sam McDowell, and host Herbie Teope, is their analysis of a win that gave the Chiefs a two-game advantage in the AFC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The red-hot Chiefs are 9-4 after administering a 48-9 beatdown to the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium.After the game, KC Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell, plus special guest Lila Bromberg, gathered around the ol’ table for some discussion and analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with a chance to get their offense back on track.Andy Reid’s team hammered the Raiders 41-14 last month in Las Vegas, so it’s reasonable to think that, in spite of their troubles on offense this season, the Chiefs have prime opportunity to work out some kinks in front of a friendly crowd.The Star’s Sam McDowell, Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger spent some of Red Friday discussing what’s ahead for the Chiefs on a SportsBeat Live stream, which we present here as a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 13 is in the books for the Chiefs and the latest episode of the SportsBeat KC podcast is live.We discussed what happened in the Chiefs’ prime-time victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.KC Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger, beat writer Sam McDowell and host Herbie Teope discussed what happened and answered your questions and comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs, after a week off around the Thanksgiving holiday, play host to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.Riding a four-game winning streak, the Chiefs are once again atop the AFC West standings. The next three weeks will help determine the outcome of this season’s division race: Starting with Sunday night’s game, the Chiefs play three straight games against opponents from their own division. And they’ve defeated the Broncos 11 straight times dating to 2015.In this SportsBeat Live podcast, which initially aired as a Friday morning livestream, Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell in discussing what needs to happen for the Chiefs to make it 12 in a row over the orange team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The high-flying battle between two of the NFL’s top teams never materialized, but that was OK with the Chiefs. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-9 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to four games ... and now they’re doing it with defense.Chris Jones had 3 1/2 sacks. The Chiefs got three takeaways and kept the Cowboys out of the end zone. It was a pretty stellar effort against Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense.After the game, KC Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger discussed the finer points with beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowellTheir conclusion: These Chiefs are improving by the week.Story links:How the Chiefs stole the show in Sunday’s clash at Arrowhead against the CowboysThe grades are in. Here’s our Sunday report card for the Chiefs against the CowboysFIve things that stood about the Chiefs victory over the Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A long regular season begins its final chapter on Saturday when Sporting Kansas City plays host to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Playoffs.Sporting went 9-3-5 in regular-season games at home this season and scored the second-most goals in Major League Soccer (58). But now it’s one and done in the single-elimination tournament.On today’s episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast, soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin tell us what it’s going to take for Sporting to beat one of the league’s hottest teams. Vancouver defeated Sporting in the sides’ last meeting. We also discuss the seasons of Daniel Salloi and Andreu Fontas, and bring you up to date on the latest happenings with the KC Current.Story links:Sporting’s Daniel Salloi is an MLS MVP finalist. Teammates said Andreu Fontas deserved recognition tooAndreu Fontas is perfect for Sporting KC. How his season is proving that’s true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The biggest NFL game of the weekend is in Kansas City on Sunday when the Chiefs play host to the Dallas Cowboys. Both teams lead their divisions and this first-time matchup between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott is a pretty good storyline.On today’s episode of the daily SportsBeat KC podcast, Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell and columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian break down the matchup, its narratives and what’s at stake for both teams.The podcast started as a SportsBeat Live stream Friday morning with your questions and comments.Story links:Can KC Chiefs keep their win streak going against equally potent Dallas Cowboys?His family legacy is prison. Chiefs L’Jarius Sneeds bears a burden to break a curseChiefs vs. Cowboys prediction: Patrick Mahomes faces team of Texas childhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regular season games don’t come more anticipated than Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Dak Prescott vs. Patrick Mahomes, division leaders, Super Bowl preview?On today’s SportsBeat KC, Cowboys’ beat writer and columnist Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram brings us the Dallas perspective with host Blair Kerkhoff.How will the Cowboys’ high flying offense plan to attack the Chiefs’ improved defense? And what can Dallas do to contain Mahomes and company?After a break, you’ll hear from Mahomes from his weekly news conference. Right off the bat, he was asked about being a Cowboys’ fan growing up in Texas.Story links:Clarence H. Hill Jr.: To be the best Prescott must outduel Mahomes on SundayWhy the Chiefs breakout on offense against the Raiders may persist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After weeks of “what’s wrong” with Missouri and Kansas State football, some good fortune has returned to both programs. Missouri has won two of three and, at 5-5, is one victory away from bowl eligibility. It won’t be easy, with a visit from Florida this weekend and a trip to Arkansas to end the regular season.Kansas State already has its bowl ticket and awaits its destination. The Wildcats face a major challenge Saturday when they play host to 11th-ranked Baylor. It will be the final home game for K-State’s Skylar Thompson, one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history.Beat writers Lila Bromberg and Kellis Robinett bring us up to date with both teams, and we mix in a little basketball talk on today’s episode of our daily SportsBeat KC podcast.Story links:“Trench mob: How Mizzou assistant Al Davis has turned around the Tigers’ run defenseMissouri’s starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Florida is unclearKansas State Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears: Five things to know (this game is a pick’em) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why would anyone have anticipated Kansas, a 31-point underdog last weekend at Texas, ending its 56-game conference losing streak in Austin? The last time KU won a league game, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas A&M were in the conference. West Virginia and TCU weren’t.But it happened. Kansas prevailed 57-56 in overtime with the winning two-point conversation scored on a reception from Jalon Daniels by a third-string redshirt freshman walk-on Jared Casey of Plainville, Kan. Saturday marked his first offensive snaps of his career.The national narrative centered on Texas losing, but this was every bit as much about Kansas having its first major moment under first-year coach Lance Leipold. On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Jesse Newell, who covered the game, breaks down what it all means for the Jayhawks.Story links:His first offensive snap for Kansas came at Texas, then he caught the game-winnerHere’s how long it’s been since Kansas won a Big 12 road game, before TexasYes, Kansas beat Texas...in football. Here’s how the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs started Sunday in last place in a tight AFC West race. After their 41-14 victory at the Las Vegas Raiders, they’re in first.Patrick Mahomes passed for 406 yards and five touchdowns and the defense was solid for the third straight game. They’ve now won three straight, too.There was much to discuss after the game, and Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian, beat writer Sam McDowell and host Blair Kerkhoff break it down in this podcast. They also look ahead to this weekend’s game at home against the division-leading Dallas Cowboys.Story links:“I got my swagger back,” A 2014 video sparked breakout in Chiefs’ victoryWhat happens in Vegas? The Chiefs win. Here’s what we learned in their 41-14 victoryChiefs’ romp over the Raiders restored order and maybe even faith itselfA 101-yard receiving game from who?The Chiefs showed something important in quest to be champions again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs, at 5-4, are one of nine AFC teams that have played nine games.The first half of Kansas City’s season has been a disappointment, but the Chiefs still have eight games remaining, including five against division foes — starting with a Sunday Night Football trip to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders.On today’s episode of The Star’s daily podcast, SportsBeat KC, beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell join columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff in previewing Sunday night’s game, starting with a Chiefs offense that has totaled just 36 points in the past three games.We take your questions and comments, talk about some midseason grades and of course take a shot at predicting Sunday’s outcome.Story links:Why Patrick Mahomes isn’t as far off as you might thinkWhat the Chiefs must do to avoid falling further behind the Raiders in the AFC WestWhich KC Chiefs made the grade? A midseason report cardOffensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said Chiefs have met the enemy and he is... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is on a roll. In leading the Wildcats to three straight victories, the senior who played at Fort Osage High has averaged 260 passing yards and has tossed a touchdown pass in each game.But now, K-State on Saturday plays an opponent it hasn’t been able to solve since 2015: West Virginia.Meanwhile, Missouri quickly put last weekend’s loss at Georgia in its rear-view mirror and is focusing on South Carolina this weekend. With four victories, the Tigers need two more to become-bowl eligible ... and they’re a slight favorite over the Gamecocks this weekend.Beat writers Kellis Robinett and Lila Bromberg break down the teams they cover, and with Missouri we get plenty of men’s basketball first impressions, too.Story links:Why one K-State football player says Skylar Thompson is playing at a Heisman levelMissouri Tigers QB update: What Eli Drinkwitz, Brady Cook said ahead of South Carolina gameJavon Pickett, Kobe Brown show leadership in Mizzou’s season opening victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2021-22 college basketball season with an impressive 87-74 victory over Michigan State at the Champions Classic in New York on Tuesday and the best player on the floor was KU’s Ochai Agbaji. He scored a career best 29 points to help Kansas win in this event for the fifth time in six years.There was plenty more for Bill Self to like, including the play of his freshman class and the second half of Arizona State transfer Remy Martin, who was named preseason Big 12 player of the year.Beat writers Gary Bedore and Jesse Newell covered the game and share their thoughts on today’s SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast.Story links:“He’s a pro:” Ochai Agbaji scores 29 points as KU defeats Michigan StateThis KU trio wowed vs. Michigan State: “We’re going to have a good future”Remy Martin flips the switch at halftime, and his 15 points helps Kansas win opener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sporting Kansas City concluded its regular season on Sunday with a 1-0 home loss to Real Salt Lake that dropped SKC to third place in the MLS Western Conference standings. Sporting opens the playoffs against sixth-seeded Vancouver on Nov. 20 in KCK.A disappointing loss to be sure for Sporting, which would have finished in first with a victory. But it was the post-game news conference that made headlines. Sporting coach Peter Vermes went after the officiating crew — and the league — in a major way because officials missed a handball in front of the RSL goal that would’ve given Sporting a penalty kick; Vermes’ ire swelled when the play wasn’t reviewed.You’ll hear from Vermes on today’s episode of our daily sports podcast, SportsBeat KC, as well as soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin.Story links:Mellinger Minutes: Refereeing in the MLS, plus Chiefs, RoyalsVermes blasts MLS officiating, rips no-call in Sporting KC game as “black mark” on MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chiefs took down the Green Bay Packers 13-7 on Sunday, and if you’d offered that outcome to Chiefs fans before the season they’d have grabbed it in a heartbeat. That it happened without Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the field doesn’t matter in the standings. The Chiefs improved to 5-4 with the victory.Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger along with beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell discussed the game with host Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat Live, which is now presented as a SportsBeat KC podcast.We broke down the continued troubles for Patrick Mahomes and the offense — although no turnovers for the first time since the opener is a nice achievement. We also talk about the good things the Chiefs’ defense and special teams delivered.Story links:Patrick Mahomes was bleh again, until the moment he wasn’tEven with no Rodgers or Mahomes magic, win over Packers huge for ChiefsCredit for the Chiefs win: Everything but the offense. Is this sustainable?Has the Chiefs’ defense finally arrived?Grading Chiefs vs. Packers: Best game for defense but woes continue on offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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