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Talking latest on Big 12’s future. Does it include a relationship with Pac-12? Aug 04, 2021

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Every week brings a new set of story lines for the Big 12 since the news of Texas and Oklahoma’s impending departure to the SEC. Earlier this week the commissioners of the Big 12 and Pac-12 had a conversation about the future of their leagues and the possibility of some kind of alliance or merger.

On today’s SportsBeat KC, three Big 12 beat writers Kellis Robinett, Gary Bedore and Drew Davison, who cover Kansas State, Kansas and TCU join host Blair Kerkhoff to discuss the latest happenings. Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram also tells us what he heard at the Texas Senate Select Committee on the Future of College Sports earlier this week.

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Appealing options exist for Big 12, Pac-12 as commissioners talk realignment alliance

Here’s how much money the Big 12 expects to lose without OU and Texas

“A major and perpetual blow,” Big 12 commissioner speaks out on UT, OU leaving the Big 12

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Planning for the future at shortstop, and return on Royals’ deadline moves Aug 03, 2021

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So, the Royals plans for shortstop going forward have been changed. Adalberto Mondesi isn’t written in ink. General manager Dayton Moore said because of Mondesi’s history of injuries the Royals need to create depth at the position. What will the position look like in 2022?

That was the leadoff topic on today’s SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast with beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnist Vahe Gregorian, who also discussed the team’s trade deadline decisions that resulted in moving longtime Royals left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy to the Dodgers, and team home run record holder Jorge Soler to the Braves.

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How this season has reshaped the Royals thinking of Adalberto Mondesi

Before leaving, Danny Duffy helped a stranger having a medical emergency

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Some call Mahomes ‘The Franchise.’ Could also be known as ‘The Owner’ Aug 02, 2021

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Patrick Mahomes had already joined such luminaries as LeBron James, James Harden and Venus and Serena Williams as sports stars who’ve bought into pro sports franchises. For Mahomes, that happened last year, when he purchased a stake in the Royals.

But Mahomes didn’t stop with one team. Within the past week, he also bought into Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer.

Mahomes spoke about this latest purchase after a recent practice at Chiefs training camp in St., Joe, and we discussed this and many other topics on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily podcast. Beat writers Sam McDowell and Herbie Teope and columnist Vahe Gregorian dish on Mahomes and share other observations from camp at Missouri Western.

The show started as a SportsBeat Live stream with comments and questions from the audience.

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Day 2 of full-squad Chiefs camp is about Chris Jones (and Pilates) Jul 30, 2021

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The Chiefs worked through the heat on the second day of full-squad training camp and are beginning to work out the kinks now, too.

The defense seemed ahead of the offense this week, and defensive end Chris Jones moved well in his new position. You’ll hear from Jones in this episode of our daily SportsBeat KC podcast, including some of the changes he made during the offseason. Also, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire feels ready to make big strides in his second season, and tells us why.

KC Star beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell share some best highlights from practice in this show, which started out as a SportsBeat Live stream Thursday. Our next show is slated for 3 p.m. Friday here at Kansascity.com/sports.

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What’s behind this new health kick for Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Why Chris Jones added yoga, pilates to his offseason routine

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Tyrann Mathieu’s contract extension talk extending into training camp Jul 30, 2021

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The Tyrann Mathieu contract extension continues to be a story at Chiefs training camp. The Chiefs All-Pro safety discussed his position on the prospective deal after Wednesday’s practice and you’ll hear what he had to say on today’s SportsBeat KC.

The show started as a SportsBeat Live with Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell. They share their observations from practice, detailing position battles, who’s looked good and who needs to look good.

A programming note: SportsBeat Live from Chiefs training camp will continue Thursday, Friday and on Aug. 2, with the shows beginning at 3 p.m. Join us with your questions and comments.

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Two rookies on the O-line? Here’s who started for the Chiefs to open camp

Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu continues to focus on football, not contract extension

KC Chiefs prioritize mental health as Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic all-around

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Breaking down the Big 12’s future, assuming there is one Jul 28, 2021

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The Big 12 is in a state of flux. Texas and Oklahoma have formally applied to the SEC. It’s only a matter of timing for those schools to be part of major college football’s first 16-team conference. What happens to the remaining Big 12 schools?

On today’s SportsBeat KC, Kansas State beat writer Kellis Robinett (KC Star, Wichita Eagle) and TCU beat writer Drew Davison (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) join host Blair Kerkhoff in covering the Big 12 and college sports landscape. They discuss the possible options for the schools. Some could be better than others. And how basketball could look in a different Big 12.

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Stay or go? What are options for Big 12 leftovers once Texas, OU leave?

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/article253055588.html

With the Big 12 on life support, what’s next for TCU? We break down some options

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article253045508.html

Former KU football coach Mark Mangino hopes Big 12 can survive loss to OU, Texas

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article253045783.html

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Why the Royals are hot again and who might be on the trading block Jul 27, 2021

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Break up the Royals. Heck, maybe that happens with the trade deadline approaching. But what a run since the All-Star break. After dropping two of three from the Orioles, the Royals have put together a season-high six-game winning streak. They’ve done it with excellent starting pitching and power hitting from the likes of Jorge Soler and Salvador Perez.

Also, with baseball’s trade deadline is approaching what should the Royals do, and what is possible trade bait? Whit Merrifield, Jorge Soler, Danny Duffy? We discuss the possibilities.

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Jorge Soler powers Royals to sixth consecutive win with another two-home run game

Whit Merrifield hopes he’s still with the Royals when the winning starts

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Chiefs begin to find answers for 2021 at training camp Jul 26, 2021

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The Chiefs are at Missouri Western for training camp and it feels right. The team conducted camp at Arrowhead Stadium last year because of the pandemic, but they’re back in St. Joseph for the 11th time in 12 years. Coaches, quarterbacks and first-year players arrived on Friday. The veterans reported on Monday and fans are allowed to attended at mid-week.

On today’s SportsBeat KC, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are among the Chiefs who met with reporters at camp. Reid addressed Frank Clark, vaccines, and what he wants to get out of this year’s camp. Mahomes provided an update on his health. Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope gets the conversation started with host Blair Kerkhoff.

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Why Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill sees a rebound season coming this fall

Andy Reid gives update on Frank Clark, camp, in wake of gun requests

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It was the Eli Drinkwitz Show at SEC Media Days as MU coach held court Jul 23, 2021

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The college football festival that is SEC Media days wrapped up this week, and Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz was one of the stars of the show thanks to his sharp wit and sense of humor.

You’ll hear Drinkwitz’s question and answer session with reporter in this episode of SportsBeat KC, The KC Star’s daily sports podcast..

Star columnist Vahe Gregorian was in Hoover, Ala., to cover the event and shares his thoughts about Drinkwitz and the Tigers, who return 16 starters, including quarterback Connor Bazelak, and figure to land somewhere behind Georgia and Florida in the preseason SEC East projections.

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Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz holds court at SEC Media Days

Amid buzz around Texas, OU, other Big 12 schools should be considering options, too

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey: COVID-19 vaccinations not a political football

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A-Rod traded; SKC non-call blasted, USWNT loses, how was your day? Jul 22, 2021

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Amy Rodriguez is no longer a member of KC NWSL. Johnny Russell wasn’t penalized in the box in Sporting KC’s draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. The US Women’s National Team didn’t win (or draw) it’s Olympic opener. All of this happened over about a 30-hour stretch and we break it all down on SportsBeat KC with soccer scribes Shaun Goodwin and Briar Napier.

And the U.S. Men’s National Team third straight victory at Children’s Mercy Park in Gold Cup play with Sporting’s Gianluca Busio in the starting lineup again, we discuss that as well and wonder if Busio has played his final game in a Sporting uniform.

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KC NWSL trades star captain A-Rod for three players

Sporting KC coach Vermes blasts decision to call back penalty: “It’s disrespectful”

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