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Chiefs roll past Raiders, take command of division. Hello Patriots Dec 02, 2019

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The Chiefs walloped the Oakland Raiders 40-9 at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday to take command of the AFC West race. The defense and special teams were terrific, the offense was good enough to post the decisive victory. The A-team of Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff broke down the game on Facebook Live now presented as a SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Next up for the Chiefs: A trip to New England to meet the Patriots on Sunday.

Story links:

Patrick Mahomes’ career-low performance was in harmony with a key Chiefs breakthrough - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237942199.html

This is what Chiefs fans were saying after KC thumped the Raiders, 40-9 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237946329.html

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: New England Patriots - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237953544.html

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Talking Raiders with JT The Brick, Patrick Mahomes and more Nov 29, 2019

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Some call today Black Friday.

Around here, though, it’s still Red Friday, with the Chiefs involved in a division showdown Sunday against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.

On SportsBeat KC, we talked Chiefs-Raiders with national sports talk show host JT the Brick, who hosts a Raiders podcast. Also, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes met with the media for the first time since the aftermath of the Chargers game and talked about an offense that didn’t come up with many big plays in Mexico City and what he thinks about comparisons to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Story links:

Chiefs Damien Williams misses second straight practice

The way Patrick Mahomes appraoched his bye week explains his success

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker shares backstory on 71-yard kick attempt in pre-game warmups

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Royals’ new owner John Sherman homers in introductory news conference Nov 28, 2019

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The Kansas City Royals formally introduced new owner John Sherman this week, and as Star columnist Sam Mellinger wrote that he made “one hell of a first impression.” Sherman spoke to his call from David Glass informing him that the Royals were for sale, the team’s payroll and the prospects for a downtown stadium. Today’s SportsBeat KC podcast is Sherman’s press conference, moderated by Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre. Happy Thanksgiving!

Story links:

John Sherman made pretty good first impression as third owner in KC Royals history - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237805589.html

Royals complete sale to Sherman and announce investors in his ownership group - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article237789964.html

With John Sherman’s purchase of KC Royals, a new era begins in Kansas City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237637439.html

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Mizzou's bowl ban stays, does Coach Barry Odom go? Nov 27, 2019

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The impact of the NCAA’s decision not to grant an appeal of sanctions will be felt in the short and long term. The Tigers can’t go a bowl game this season, even they defeat Arkansas on Friday and qualify for the postseason with a sixth victory. And it will cost the program millions in bowl revenue from the Southeastern Conference. Also, will Friday mark Barry Odom’s final game as Mizzou’s football coach? Star columnist Vahe Gregorian discusses these topics with SportsBeat KC podcast host Blair Kerkhoff.

Show links:

Mizzou leaders blast NCAA”s denial of sanctions appeal - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237804609.html

In Mizzou’s case, NCAA’s message is to better deny responsibility and cooperate - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237801579.html

Fifth straight loss makes Mizzou’s season hard to salvage for Odom, Sterk and company - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237715424.html

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SportsBeat KC hits the road to talk Chiefs, high school football ... and turkey Nov 26, 2019

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The weekly custom of SportsBeat KC originating as a FaceBook Live continued Tuesday. What what differed was the location and cast. Chiefs talk took to the road ... to Big O Tires in Wichita. Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell along with host Blair Kerkhoff were joined by Taylor Eldridge of the Wichita Eagle. Chiefs were the main course but in the spirit of Thanksgiving, side dishes of college basketball and high school football were served.

Show links:

What’s working for and against the Chiefs after their bye week

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237781969.html

AFC West picture: Strength of schedules, playoff odds and more for Chiefs, Raiders

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237755689.html

Scores, schedules for all high school football playoff games across Missouri, Kansas

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/high-school/article237638554.html

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Bobby Bell talking Chiefs-Raiders rivalry. Doesn’t get much better than that. Nov 25, 2019

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The Chiefs-Raiders rivalry is one of the NFL’s most intense, and nobody enjoyed those games more than Bell. In the final years of the American Football League, the teams battled for division supremacy and the teams combined for three of the AFL’s four Super Bowl appearances.

Bell, perhaps the greatest player in Chiefs history, played a major role in those battles and joined The Star’s Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat KC on Monday, reminiscing about the games and the personalities who shaped the rivalry.

Bell talks about why he once followed running back Clem Daniels into the Raiders huddle, why the teams brought the heat each time they played.

Also, Kansas beat writer Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ appearance in the Maui Invitational, which started Monday and how Bill Self might adjust his lineups to play three games in three days.

Show links:

Vahe Gregorian: Bobby Bell gets his biggest score yet, a college degree - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article21201822.html

Chiefs Coach Andy Reid optimistic on Tyreek Hill’s availability vs. Raiders - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237754879.html

After a fun, yet exhausting day, Jayhawks get serious ahead of Maui opener - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237723704.html

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Big 12’s streaming future, and hoops hoopla for MU, K-State, KU Nov 22, 2019

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Recently, Kansas Coach Bill Self said he wanted to watch a game from home but couldn’t. He did hadn’t subscribed to Big 12 NOW, the league’s new streaming network through ESPN Plus.

Streaming sports events and programs have been around for a while, but for the first time, it takes a subscription to view some KU, Kansas State and other Big 12 football and basketball games. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the league is on the “right side of technology,” and experts believe streaming will become more prevalent in the coming years, not less ...

But there are issues here, too, like cost, production value and connectivity. Also, Missouri, K-State and Kansas have this in common: They’re coming off football losses and are preparing for high-profile men’s basketball tournaments. Beat writers Souichi Terada, Kellis Robinett and Jesse Newell break down the teams they cover on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires.

Links to related stories:

Streaming puts Big 12 on ‘right side of technology,’ but viewers face new challenges - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article237636869.html

As Mizzou reels, Tennessee soars in teams with 5-5 records headed in opposite directions - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237636314.html

Vahe Gregorian: NCAA delay in Mizzou ruling is absurd and unconscionable with chaotic ramifications - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237640819.html

Reversing this trend could be key as K-State looks to snap losing streak - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237582004.html

Les Miles hired a new OC last month, but still appears to be calling some plays - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237512479.html

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A final look at Mexico, Chiefs red zone flops, famous sports Sams Nov 21, 2019

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Mexico City in the NFL future, Chiefs issues in the red zone, the Philip Rivers question and famous sports figures named Sam are among the topics on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires. The Chiefs have a bye week ahead of their AFC West showdown with the Oakland Raiders on Dec 1. But Facebook Live rolled on on Big O Tires in Lee’s Summit with Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope and Blair Kerkhoff. The Sams - Mellinger and McDowell - were on assignment, but they weren’t forgotten.

Links to the stories we discussed:

Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill considered day to day with minor hamstring injury, report says - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237577219.html

Mellinger MInutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs crossroads, Reid’s play calls - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237530569.html

Here’s what Chiefs, Chargers players had to say about divot-filled field in Mexico City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237524494.html

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Michael MacCambridge’s new book tells story of 1969 Chiefs and KC Nov 20, 2019

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Fifty years ago, the Chiefs won Super Bowl IV with one of the most dominant teams in pro football history. Author Michael MacCambridge captured the remarkable season and what it meant to Kansas City in his new book “69 Chiefs: A Team, a Season and the Birth of Modern Kansas City.” On Oct. 27, the day the Chiefs met the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead, MacCambridge participated in a Rainy Day Books author event at Unity Temple on the Plaza with NFL Hall of Famers Willie Lanier and Jan Stenerud. The moderator was The Star’s Vahe Gregorian. The panel spoke the closeness of that team, how it withstood the absence of quarterback Len Dawson for six games and what it was like to participate in the greatest victory in team history. Said MacCambridge: “I just thought the 69 Chiefs was a great story of an athletic triumph, a great cultural story and I know this was the last chance to tell it.” Hear the discussion on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires.

Links:

What Mike Livingston meant to the ‘69 Chiefs and how it resonates now - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article236669068.html

Amazon: ‘69 Chiefs, A Team, a season and the Birth of Modern Kansas City - https://www.amazon.com/69-Chiefs-Season-Modern-Kansas/dp/1524851175

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A much needed Chiefs victory, and Melly unlocks secret of Estadio Azteca kiss cam Nov 19, 2019

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The Chiefs needed this one. They had to go international to get it, but they returned from Mexico City with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers that keeps them in first place in the AFC West. The outcome also sets up a showdown with the surprise team of the division, the Oakland Raiders, on Dec. 1. The A-team of Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell covered the game and discussed all the essential topics like the Chiefs’ four - count ‘em, four - interceptions, Tyreek Hill’s injury, Patrick Mahomes’ sub-par game (by his standards) and Melly fesses up to what he saw on the Estadio Azteca kiss cam that made it different from kiss cams in U.S. stadiums.

Read the stories we discussed:

Viva Los Chiefs! KC plays tough defense, jumps on Chargers miscues for win in Mexico - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237482584.html

With Chiefs reeling, their Tyrann Mathieu-led defense reserved team’s fortunes - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237516874.html

Your feeling about the Chiefs are you feeling about what Sammy Watkins said - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237516859.html

Chiefs’ pass defense gets an “A” for game against Rivers, Chargers...and how it ended - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237507119.html

Here’s what the Chiefs and Chargers said about the divot-filled field in Mexico - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237516859.html

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