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A Red Friday Chiefs discussion before Sunday game vs. Broncos Dec 03, 2021

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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.

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All about the ‘D’ in Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over Dallas Cowboys Nov 22, 2021

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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 McDowell

Their conclusion: These Chiefs are improving by the week.

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How the Chiefs stole the show in Sunday’s clash at Arrowhead against the Cowboys

The grades are in. Here’s our Sunday report card for the Chiefs against the Cowboys

FIve things that stood about the Chiefs victory over the Cowboys

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It’s win or stay home for Sporting Kansas City as MLS playoffs begin Nov 19, 2021

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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.

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Sporting’s Daniel Salloi is an MLS MVP finalist. Teammates said Andreu Fontas deserved recognition too

Andreu Fontas is perfect for Sporting KC. How his season is proving that’s true

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Talking biggest game of NFL weekend, KC Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys Nov 19, 2021

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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.

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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 curse

Chiefs vs. Cowboys prediction: Patrick Mahomes faces team of Texas childhood

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Breaking down QB battle in KC. Dak Prescott vs. Patrick Mahomes. Who ya got? Nov 18, 2021

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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.

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Clarence H. Hill Jr.: To be the best Prescott must outduel Mahomes on Sunday

Why the Chiefs breakout on offense against the Raiders may persist

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After some October swoon, Mizzou, K-State trending in right direction Nov 17, 2021

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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.

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“Trench mob: How Mizzou assistant Al Davis has turned around the Tigers’ run defense

Missouri’s starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Florida is unclear

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears: Five things to know (this game is a pick’em)

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The deeper meaning of Kansas’ football victory over Texas Nov 16, 2021

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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.

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His first offensive snap for Kansas came at Texas, then he caught the game-winner

Here’s how long it’s been since Kansas won a Big 12 road game, before Texas

Yes, Kansas beat Texas...in football. Here’s how the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns

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Woah ... Is there more where that came from for the Kansas City Chiefs? Nov 15, 2021

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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.

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“I got my swagger back,” A 2014 video sparked breakout in Chiefs’ victory

What happens in Vegas? The Chiefs win. Here’s what we learned in their 41-14 victory

Chiefs’ romp over the Raiders restored order and maybe even faith itself

A 101-yard receiving game from who?

The Chiefs showed something important in quest to be champions again

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Chiefs heading in right direction, even if offense is slow to come along Nov 12, 2021

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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.

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Why Patrick Mahomes isn’t as far off as you might think

What the Chiefs must do to avoid falling further behind the Raiders in the AFC West

Which KC Chiefs made the grade? A midseason report card

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said Chiefs have met the enemy and he is...

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Skylar Thompson’s peaking at K-State. But who starts at QB for Mizzou? Nov 11, 2021

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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.

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Why one K-State football player says Skylar Thompson is playing at a Heisman level

Missouri Tigers QB update: What Eli Drinkwitz, Brady Cook said ahead of South Carolina game

Javon Pickett, Kobe Brown show leadership in Mizzou’s season opening victory

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