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Who wins Big 12 men’s basketball title, top player/coach awards? SportsBeat KC podcast Feb 23, 2023

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Three games remain in the Big 12’s regular season and there is plenty left to be determined.

Kansas and Texas are tied for first with a final game showdown set for next week in Austin. Player and coach of the year, all-conference selections, NCAA Tournament seeding...all on the line over the next few games.

On today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast, Kellis Robinett, who covers Kansas State and the Big 12, breaks down the race, the awards and the bracketology. It’s been an amazing year for the conference, which will enter the NCAA Tournament in two weeks with a majority of its teams in the field.

Four months of tight regular-season play has built toward a dramatic finish. After that, March Madness awaits for Kansas, K-State and other Big 12 programs.

How does KU win a conference championship? A closer look at the Big 12 standing

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Podcast: What to expect this season from Sporting KC, coming off a tough 2022 Feb 22, 2023

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Podcast: Any similarities between these Royals and breakthrough 2013 team to Ned Yost? Feb 21, 2023

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Podcast: Why Kansas City is poised for more post-Super Bowl trips to Union Station Feb 16, 2023

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Podcast: Here’s what new Royals manager Matt Quatraro had to say about spring training Feb 15, 2023

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SportsBeat KC podcast: Just how did the Chiefs pull off the Super Bowl triumph? Feb 13, 2023

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Here’s how the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII against Philadelphia Eagles Feb 10, 2023

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The interviews for players and coaches at Super Bowl LVII have ended but the conversation continues on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast. Columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell plus beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope broke down the game and discussed the storylines for the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl appearance in the past four years.

We made the case for the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in a game that matches top seeds from the AFC and NFC for the first time since 2017, when the Eagles defeated the Patriots. Who needs to come up big for the Chiefs in this one? We identify a few candidates.

It’s the Andy Reid game, the Kelce family contest, the first Super Bowl to match black quarterbacks (and Big 12 quarterbacks). And Patrick Mahomes looks to become the first to follow winning the NFL MVP with a Super Bowl title since the Rams’ Kurt Warner in 1999.

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Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and more on final day of Super Bowl interviews Feb 09, 2023

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Whew! The Super Bowl media sessions are over. Chiefs and Eagles spent part of the past four days chatting it up with reporters and now that obligation is out of the way. It will soon be about playing Super Bowl LVII instead of talking about it.

On today’s SportsBeat KC we caught up with a handful of Chiefs, starting with Travis Kelce. He spoke about redefining the tight end position and how his brother Jason, the Eagles center, was his lifeline in college.

Next up is defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. He speaks to the difficulty in defending Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the RPO.

We leave the field for the front office. Chiefs president Mark Donovan comments on the meaning of the NFL Draft coming to Kansas City in April. It be the biggest fan event in the city’s history.

Chris Jones brings it home. He was asked about his Super Bowl experience and compared he range of emotions in winning and losing a Super Bowl in consecutive years.

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Podcast: How the NFL’s top quarterback remains motivated & more from Patrick Mahomes Feb 08, 2023

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How is a Super Bowl organization built? Chiefs CEO shares his blueprint Feb 07, 2023

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Chiefs CEO and owner Clark Hunt said he learned some big lessons some 12-15 years ago, when things weren’t going well for the Chiefs, that led him to make some philosophical changes that led to the success the organization now enjoys.

“I think about that period frequently,” Hunt said. “I knew we were going to have a tough time. When I took over we have a very old roster and had not drafted well.”

Hunt shared that idea and many others on Tuesday at the Super Bowl with a small group of reporters. You’ll hear the entire interview on today’s SportsBeat KC, The Kansas City Star’s daily sports podcast originating this week from the Super Bowl.

Hunt recalled details about hiring Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach, shared his ideas on changing revenue streams and how that can impact decisions on a future stadium, and much more.

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