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Chiefs' preseason win against Bengals: What we saw (and it's mostly good) Aug 11, 2019

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The Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 38-17 in the preseason opener on Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

Patrick Mahomes and many of the starters played only one series as several players continued making their cases to land roster spots — including a hometown prospect from Lee's Summit.

The Star’s A-team of Brooke Pryor, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff hosted a post-game Facebook Live broadcast that is also this podcast episode.

Read the stories we discussed:

Sam Mellinger: The Chiefs new defense played a game at Arrowhead Saturday (sort of). Let’s discuss!: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article233753822.html

Vahe Gregorian: FIfty years later, Chiefs hopes for a Super Bowl return have never seemed more real: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233752072.html

Brooke Pryor: Rookies Hardman, Thompson dominate Chiefs’ preseason victory over Bengals: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233743492.html

“There’s nothing like it.” Hometown kid scores a touchdown in Chiefs’ preseason win: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233754007.html

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Selling beer at Mizzou games - what will they choose? - and other pressing college football issues Aug 09, 2019

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Two weeks remain before the first college football games of 2019, and training camps are in full swing.

Today, host Blair Kerkhoff checks in with the Missouri Tigers and beat writer Alex Schiffer. He brings us up to date on Mizzou’s progress, Kelly Bryant’s championship ring dust-up and what kind of beer should be sold at the football stadium this season now that beer and wine sales are approved for Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Also, College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock says over breakfast that he looks forward to another season and says four is the right number for the tournament.

Read the stories we discussed:

Mizzou will sell beer, wine at Tigers football games starting this fall: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article233707292.html

Mizzou receiver Johnathan Johnson is closing in on this all-time school record: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article233668722.html

“He’s a human cheat code: How David Gibbs plans to get Mizzou to force more turnovers: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article233545352.html

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Pregaming the Chiefs-Bengals preseason game: What we can't wait to see Aug 08, 2019

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Today’s episode features host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger on all the things they are looking forward to seeing during the Chiefs’ first preseason game on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.

The episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Live video on www.facebook.com/redzoneextra. If you want to see the A-team live, be sure to like the page to get alerts on future Facebook Live broadcasts.

Plus: A fun answer from Patrick Mahomes about behind-the-back passes.

Read the stories we discussed:

Chiefs sign cornerback Morris Claiborne, a nice, obvious and smart start: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article233665712.html

Camp report: Patrick Mahomes scheduled to play 1st quarter against Bengals, Reid says: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233660807.html

Mo cornerbacks, fewer problems: Chiefs add veteran DB to fortify position group: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233661807.html

Chiefs kick off 2019 preseason at Arrowhead vs. Bengals Saturday: Here’s how to watch: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233519032.html

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In Kansas City, Simone Biles tells U.S. Gymnastics: You had 'one damn job' Aug 08, 2019

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At the U.S. Gymnastics Championship at Sprint Center in Kansas City, the world’s greatest gymnast used an interview opportunity to rail against the governing body that runs the event, USA Gymnastics.

In a raw moment on Wednesday, Simone Biles got emotional talking about the lack of faith and trust in the sport’s leaders after the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal rocked the world. Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for multiple sex crimes against the athletes.

Host Blair Kerkhoff shares Biles' comments and Star columnist Vahe Gregorian interviews USA Today's columnist Nancy Armour about the importance of what Biles said.

Read the stories we discussed:

Vahe Gregorian: Piercing words in KC reinforce Simone Biles’ stature as a survivor an inspiration: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233636152.html

Simone Biles to USA Gymnastics: You had one damn job and you failed to protect us: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/olympics/article233627677.html

Nancy Armour (USA Today): Simone Biles is right to ask why adults in Olympic movement didn’t do their job: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2019/08/07/simone-biles-olympic-gymnastics-officials-failed-athletes/1948371001/

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A front row seat to 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame, where 2 Chiefs greats were inducted Aug 06, 2019

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The Chiefs were well represented at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony last weekend in Canton, Ohio, with the induction of tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Johnny Robinson.

Star columnist Vahe Gregorian was there and shares his impressions of the event with host Blair Kerkhoff. Columnist Sam Mellinger remembers Gonzalez as the best player on some poor Chiefs teams. And it sounded like there was good showing of Chiefs fans in the audience.

Read our related stories:Here’s to Mr. Johnny: Hall of Fame brethren punctuate induction with own tributes: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233520547.html

Former Chiefs great Tony G: From bullied kid to Hall of Famer who speaks his mind: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233127101.html

At long last, Johnny Robinson gets his due in Canton to match a Hall of Fame life: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233498257.html

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The importance of Mecole Hardman, a first draft pick, to the Chiefs offense Aug 06, 2019

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The Chiefs already had a load of talented wide receivers. Then they added Mecole Hardman, a burner from Georgia, with their first draft pick this year. Hardman has improved throughout training camp, and the Chiefs are figuring out ways to use him.

Also, host Blair Kerkhoff, beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger break down the team’s first depth chart and wonder where the biggest position battles might be as the Chiefs open the preseason on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium.

Read the stories we discussed:

Rookie receiver Mecole Hardman shows speed on field ... and in learning the playbook: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233546122.html

Chiefs release first unofficial depth chart of 2019 season: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233522967.html

First Chiefs depth chart shows this many new starters from AFC Championship Game: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233541937.html

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on his new cereal and the legacy of KU broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien Aug 02, 2019

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes covered a variety of topics on Friday at Chiefs camp, starting with his thoughts on Mahomes Magic Crunch, his new, limited edition cereal sold at Hy-Vee stores.

Also, KU beat writer Gary Bedore and host Blair Kerkhoff remember Max Falkenstien, the legendary Jayhawks broadcaster who started calling games at Kansas in 1946. Falkenstien, KU’s greatest ambassador, died earlier this week at age 95.

Blair also looks forward to what's coming up on the Kansas City sports scene this weekend and next week.

Read the stories we discussed:Mahomes Magic Crunch on the menu, eventually, for Chiefs star quarterback — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233434442.html

Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Magic Crunch’ cereal has hit shelves around Kansas City and region — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article233383092.html

Celebration of Max Falkenstien’s life will be at KU’s Lied Center. Public is invited — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article233399597.html

Jesse Newell: What KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien meant to a generation of Jayhawks fans — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article233292047.html

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Analyzing what the Royals didn’t do in July trades and Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller's role Aug 01, 2019

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There were winners and losers at baseball’s trade deadline and some teams, like the Royals, didn’t play. Players like Whit Merrifield and Ian Kennedy remained with the club. Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy sits down with host Blair Kerkhoff to explain why the Royals stood pat. They also look ahead at the club’s objectives for the rest of the season.

Also, Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller explains why he’s good with playing slot cornerback almost exclusively.

Read the stories we discussed:

Royals GM Dayton Moore ‘comfortable’ with returns from their July trades — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article233401992.html

Former Royals catcher Martin Maldonado on the move again — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article233344122.html

Trade to Astros could give Zack Greinke chance to beat his 30th MLB team, the Royals — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article233388652.html

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Chiefs future and past: Andy Reid on Tremon Smith move; former greats ready for HOF induction Jul 31, 2019

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A position change, a roster addition and the view of the hit that put Tyreek Hill out of practice from the one who applied it made for a newsy day at Chiefs camp on Wednesday in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Host Blair Kerkhoff and Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor share those details and a story about running into a favorite local sports fan.

Also, Star columnist Vahe Gregorian previews his trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Ohio, where he’ll cover the big day for former Chiefs Johnny Robinson and Tony Gonzalez.

Read the stories we discussed:

The Chiefs have moved cornerback Tremon Smith to running back ... and it might stick — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233343762.html

Vahe Gregorian: Former Chiefs great Tony G: From bullied kid to Hall of Famer who speaks his mind — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233127101.html

Vahe Gregorian: Johnny Robinson’s Hall of Fame berth is right on time — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article232935207.html

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A Tyreek Hill injury scare, Steve Spagnuolo stories and a conversation with Chiefs GM Brett Veach Jul 31, 2019

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Did Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo say he felt like he was 12 again? Why yes, yes he did.And team members collectively held their breath as wide receiver Tyreek Hill took a big hit Tuesday at training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Fortunately, it turned out to be a right quadriceps contusion.Also, host Blair Kerkhoff has a one-on-one with general manager Brett Veach about the changes the team has made.Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Vahe Gregorian join the show.

Read our related stories:

Vahe Gregorian: After energizing year off, Steve Spagnuolo is crucial to Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233314542.html

Tuesday camp report: Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill leaves practice because of quad contusion — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233289917.html

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