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How Chiefs shape up at running back with emergence of Carson Steele Aug 14, 2024

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One Chiefs preseason game down, two to go. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, we review the Chiefs’ loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting with the running back position.

It seemed easy in the preseason with Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire leading the way. But the picture isn’t as clear now with Edwards-Helaire missing several practices with illness and the emergence of undrafted rookie Carson Steele.

Also, we break down other positions like defensive end, cornerback and wide receiver. The next game, at Arrowhead against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, should provide more answers.

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Here’s what we’ll have our eyes on as Chiefs approach preseason opener Aug 06, 2024

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The quest for a third straight Super Bowl and fourth in six years begins for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday with the preseason opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

There is plenty familiar about these Chiefs, starting with stars like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, but there is much to discover.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discuss what they’re more looking forward to seeing from the Chiefs this weekend. Position battles, new faces, new schemes and even a new kickoff rule.

And there can’t be a Chiefs discussion without commenting on the wide receivers. We don’t always agree on how this position group will shake out.

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How the Missouri Tigers can follow up on last year’s outstanding season Jul 30, 2024

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The Missouri Tigers are coming off their best season under Eli Drinkwitz and are poised for even more success.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnist Sam McDowell discusses what went right for Mizzou in a season that finished with a Cotton Bowl triumph over Ohio State and No. 8 final ranking and what could be in store for the Tigers.

Also, Coach Eli Drinkwitz shares his thoughts on this season when he met with reporters at SEC Media Days.

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Why new stadium (maybe) and revamped offense are part of Chiefs’ plans Jul 23, 2024

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Full-squad training camp is underway for the Chiefs, but discussion around the team’s future home never stopped.

Renovate Arrowhead Stadium or build a new structure? In Missouri or Kansas?

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnist Sam McDowell and beat writer Jesse Newell analyze the decisions confronting the Chiefs after chairman and CEO Clark Hunt addressed the stadium issue Monday at Missouri Western in St. Joe.

Also, early training camp talk has focused most often on one player: rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, whose dynamic reception on a deep pass from Patrick Mahomes provided a strong indication of what the Chiefs want from their offense this fall.

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After All-Star game, can Royals keep up pace in season’s second half? Podcast Jul 17, 2024

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Four Royals players contributed to the American League’s 5-3 victory over the National League in baseball’s 94th All-Star Game played in Arlington, Tex. Starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo each pitched a scoreless inning and they took the field with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and catcher Salvador Perez.

On SportsBeat KC, the Star’s sports podcast, Royals beat writer Jaylon Thompson discusses the Royals’ performance in the midsummer classic and what lies ahead for the team that has played beyond expectations so far this season.

We discuss the recent draft and first-round pick, Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone, the trade that brought Washington Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey to Kansas City and how the bullpen may be reshaped.

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Kansas State looking like a team that should play for a Big 12 championship: Podcast Jul 10, 2024

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The Big 12 sure looks different these days. This week, 16 schools brought football players and coaches to Las Vegas for the league’s annual media days. Newcomers Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Arizona State participated. Founding members Oklahoma and Texas did not, having shipped off to the SEC.

But there is something familiar about the league. Kansas State is expected to be good, again. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Kellis Robinett broke down the 2024 Wildcats, along with the remainder of the Big 12 and believes K-State should be one of the league’s top two years, which would put it in the conference championship game.

Also, are the Wildcats poised to become the Big 12’s new power broker, with the Sooners and Longhorns gone?

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How Kansas City roots shaped the career of golfing legend Tom Watson Jun 28, 2024

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From the late 1970s into the 1980, Tom Watson dominated golf. Five British Open championships among his eight major titles and 39 PGA Tour titles -- not to mention six major titles on the Champions Tour -- rank him among the game’s greatest ever.

And he’s Kansas City’s own. Born and raised here, Watson has always called Kansas City home. In a conversation with The Star, Watson emphasized his local roots and explained how being from the Heartland could be an advantage on the Tour.

He covers a range of topics on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, including the most important victory of his career (It’s not one of the majors), what Jack Nicklaus said to him near the final moments of the dramatic 1977 British Open championship known as the “Dual in the Sun,” and what prompted him to become a professional.

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Chiefs’ short off-season has arrived. How team shapes up for training camp: Podcast Jun 18, 2024

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There’s less rest for the Super Bowl champion, which plays the final game of the previous season and the first of the next. But no complaints from the Chiefs, who squeezed in a White House visit and ring ceremony around their off-season workouts.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell puts a bow on the off-season and tackles the impending decisions at such positions as wide receiver and left tackle. And which rookies could make an immediate impact.

How do the two-time Super Bowl champion Chiefs set up for the three-peat quest? It begins next month when training camp begins at Missouri Western State.

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Sporting Kansas City hit reset button last season. How can it happen again? Jun 11, 2024

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Has Sporting Kansas City reached a pivot point similar to last year? The club can only hope said. After an awful start in 2023, Sporting rallied with a super second half that continued with a spirited playoff run.

This season? After a somewhat encouraging start, Sporting dropped seven straight to drop into last place. Like last year, Sporting ended its woes with a victory over Seattle, and now we’ll see if history can repeat itself.

Star columnist Sam McDowell breaks down the season, projects what changes may be coming and the status of manager Peter Vermes.

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How Kansas State’s Bat Cats found themselves one big weekend away from Omaha Jun 04, 2024

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Only 16 teams remain in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, and one of them is Kansas State. For the second time in program history the Wildcats have reached the Super Regional. Find a way to win twice at Virginia this weekend and K-State’s Bat Cats will play at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., for the first time.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Kellis Robinett discusses how Kansas State reached this point Hint: It started when Coach Pete Hughes started putting together this season’s schedule.

Also on the show, a first look at the college football season and the Big 12 without Texas and Oklahoma, and the implications for schools that will now share revenue with its athletes.

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