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Tyreek Hill doesn’t face criminal charges but NFL, Chiefs may face a decision Apr 24, 2019

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The Johnson County District Attorney announced Wednesday that there will be no criminal charges for Kansas City Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill but that does not mean exoneration. Investigative reporter Laura Bauer, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, and columnist Vahe Gregorian are in the studio to talk with host Blair Kerkhoff about this breaking news story. Read the stories we discussed: No charges against Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill but JoCo DA says a crime occurred - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article229637939.html Sam Mellinger: The criminal investigation involving Tyreek Hill ends with no charges and no satisfaction - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229649829.html Vahe Gregorian: Tyreek Hill won’t be charged. But do the ends justify the means for the Chiefs? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article229655684.html#storylink=sectionheadlines

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What the Frank Clark trade means for the Chiefs, plus Mizzou’s Drew Lock Apr 23, 2019

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Host Blair Kerkhoff talks to Brooke Pryor and Vahe Gregorian about the Chiefs' latest moves. And Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer calls in to talk about Drew Lock's draft prospects. Read the stories we discussed: The Chiefs’ defensive makeover is essentially complete with big trade for Frank Clark - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article229593999.html Chiefs add premier pass rusher in Frank Clark via trade with Seattle Seahawks - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229584604.html What are the best NFL Draft situations for Mizzou’s Drew Lock? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article229544049.html

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Baseball’s unwritten rules and looking at Chiefs ahead of the draft Apr 18, 2019

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Vahe Gregorian joins host Blair Kerkhoff to discuss the Royals/White Sox skirmish from Wednesday. Also, Brooke Pryor chats about Chiefs schedule, the pressure on GM Brett Veach and her recent wedding. Read the stories we discussed: Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article229385439.html Chiefs Mock Draft 2.0: The reporter vs. the machine - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229386269.html Analyzing the Chiefs’ schedule: Lots of prime-time, and home opener in Week 3 (again)- https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229387099.html

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Catching up with the Kansas City Chiefs and Sporting KC Apr 16, 2019

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Blair Kerkhoff chats with Vahe Gregorian about the Chiefs. Also, Sam McDowell stops by to talk about Sporting KC and the team's recent match against the Red Bulls. Read the stories we discussed: Tyreek Hill's future remains unclear as he participated in Chiefs' offseason program - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article229294504.html Former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Walter White dies - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229154529.html The teenager strikes again; Busio's late goal gives Sporting draw with Red Bulls - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article229006809.html

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Royals season starts and the Final Four is set Apr 01, 2019

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Blair Kerkhoff welcomes Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian to the show to discuss the 2-1 start to the Royals season and the Final Four field being set after Auburn took down Kentucky at the Sprint Center.

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Happy New (League) Year: Free agency, draft decisions and Tyreek Hill Mar 20, 2019

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Sam Mellinger, Blair Kerkhoff and Brooke Pryor return for the first A-Team podcast of the new league year to discuss the Chiefs free agency moves — including the release of Eric Berry and Justin Houston — along with NFL Draft strategies and the latest in the investigation involving Tyreek Hill.

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KU basketball and the 'give-a-bleep' meter Feb 27, 2019

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The Star's Jesse Newell is joined by Nick Schwerdt of Rock Chalk Sports Talk and 1320 KLWN radio in Lawrence. The two discuss KU's chances of extending The Streak, how this roster differs from past ones and the likelihood the Jayhawks win their next two games on the road.

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The elephant in the room with KU basketball Feb 13, 2019

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The Star's Jesse Newell is joined by Nick Schwerdt of Rock Chalk Sports Talk and 1320 KLWN radio in Lawrence. The two discuss Nick's increasing optimism with the Jayhawks, the situation with Lagerald Vick and the odds of K-State winning the Big 12 outright.

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The NCAA ruling and impact to Mizzou football Feb 13, 2019

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Alex Schiffer and Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas City Star discuss the NCAA's ruling on Missouri in its academic fraud case, its impact on the football program.

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Chiefs-Patriots AFC Championship Preview With The A-Team Jan 17, 2019

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The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff preview the Chiefs AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium.

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