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Here's what Chiefs players are thinking ahead of Monday night's big game Nov 18, 2019

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A preseason Super Bowl pick by many, the Kansas City Chiefs are in a dogfight for the division lead heading into the Monday Night Football against the LA Chargers in Mexico City. Offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz and linebacker Anthony Hitchens provide their takes on the team’s current state heading into tonight. And KU beat writer Jesse Newell explains how the final field goal scored in the Jayhawks’ 55-point victory on Friday night created a national buzz and filled his social media mentions.

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Good news on the injury front: Starting Chiefs front 5 on track to be full strength Monday - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237442854.html

Despite recent domination, Chiefs remain cautions of dangerous Rivers-led Chargers - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237440149.html

Chiefs vs. Chargers players to watch: These teams know how to get to the quarterback - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237440339.html

Why KU’s Bill Self wasn’t upset by Monmouth player’s controversial end-of-game dunk - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237423089.html

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Welcome back to the mic, Patrick Mahomes, and what is K-State wearing Saturday? Nov 15, 2019

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Patrick Mahomes met the media at the Chiefs training facility for the first time since dislocating his kneecap a month ago. He talked about the injury, the Chiefs’ upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City and on being compared to Steph Curry. Also, Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas are all in action on the gridiron Saturday. Beat writers Souichi Tereda, Kellis Robinett and Jesse Newell break down the games...and K-State’s new uniform look.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he feels as healthy as he has all season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237367529.html

How Mizzou hopes to repair “pathetic” offense: It starts with blocking out the noise - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237355349.html

Some don’t like throwback ‘Cats logo, but merchandise sells in the thousands - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237317264.html

KU players sense this week’s urgency: ‘We know our back is against the wall’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237255064.html

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Ahead of Monday Night Football, a look at Chiefs special teams and then some Nov 14, 2019

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Big O Tires in Olathe was the site of a Facebook Live conversation about the Chiefs with beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell and columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian. The problems at Tennessee, especially with special teams, penalties and fumbles, are covered, as is Patrick Mahomes’ amazing first game back from the kneecap injury. The crew looks ahead at the Chiefs’ trip to Mexico City to face the Los Angeles Chargers, and during Veteran’s Day week, the writers offer their favorite military movies. Herbie, an Army vet, has many of them.

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Clark Hunt talks Chiefs season, Mahomes, Hill, proposed schedule changes, more - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237321859.html

Adversity is building for Chiefs injured offensive line but help could be on the way - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237316464.html

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Clark Hunt on Mahomes’ future with Chiefs, NFL schedules and more Nov 13, 2019

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For the only time during the regular season Chiefs co-owner, CEO and chair Clark Hunt met with reporters. He covered a range of topics from Patrick Mahomes’ future with the Chiefs to how NFL schedules could include fewer preseason games and additional regular season games. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a discussion of Hunt’s talking points.

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Clark Hunt talks Chiefs season, Mahomes, Hill, proposed schedule changes, more - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237321859.html

Adversity is building for Chiefs’ injured offensive line, but help could be on the way - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237316464.html

Chargers are preparing for Chiefs game in Mexico City with a trip to Colorado - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237275424.html

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The time Phog Allen treated Mizzou's quarterback. And KU lands a major hoop recruit Nov 12, 2019

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Phil Snowden was a three-year starting quarterback for Missouri and capped his senior season with a Big Eight championship and Orange Bowl trip. His career at Mizzou might not have been as successful without the treatment he received early in his career, aid provided by … legendary KU basketball coach Dr. Phog Allen. Having attended the Central College of Osteopathy in Kansas City, Allen treated athletes from several teams, the Jayhawks and others. That included Snowden, who shares his experience with columnist Vahe Gregorian and podcast host Blair Kerkhoff. Also, KU beat writer Jesse Newell discusses Kansas basketball’s latest commitment from Bryce Thompson and how the Jayhawks will manage the recovery of injured freshman Jalen Wilson.

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Tulsa guard Bryce Thompson, the No. 2 guard in the 2020 class, commits to Kansas - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237269904.html

Jalen Wilson surgery deemed a success; recovery time 10-12 weeks, KU’s Self says - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237263039.html

About time: KC sports scene deserves this resumption of KU-Mizzou rivalry - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article236510553.html

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How did the Chiefs lose at Tennessee? Let us count the ways Nov 11, 2019

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Patrick Mahomes was back at quarterback, and the Chiefs were cruising early at Tennessee. Then the mistakes started piling up. Penalties, a costly turnover, special teams problems, and the Chiefs found themselves in a dogfight with the Titans, one they lost 35-32. Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell were joined by columnist Vahe Gregorian in a Red Zone Extra postgame Facebook Live, now presented as a SportsBeat KC podcast. And to all of America's veterans. This is your day. Happy Veteran's Day.

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Bizarre Chiefs loss will be remembered for field-goal gaffes, not Mahomes’ big return - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237223731.html

How’s the knee? Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks like himself in return - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237229279.html

Chiefs’ locker room and the anatomy of a gagged lead: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237221431.html

Chiefs inability to contain Titans running back Derrick Henry contributes to loss - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237228639.html

Chiefs report card reflects team that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237220821.html

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Big opportunities for underdogs K-State, Mizzou, and meet the Chiefs' Juan Thornhill Nov 08, 2019

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Oddmakers have made Kansas State and Missouri underdogs on Saturday in road games against Texas and Georgia. What are the prospects for a surprise or two? K-State beat writer Kellis Robinett and Mizzou beat writer Souichi Terada tell us how that can happen. Also, Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill spent some time with the Star’s Sam McDowell and talked about his climb to becoming an NFL player.

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How doubt transformed Chiefs rookie Juan Thornhill from overlooked to NFL starter - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237132234.html

K-State Q&A: Big 12 title contenders, injured starters and Austin BBQ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237129619.html

Mizzou faces Georgia’s pro style offense, Jake Fromm in defense’s toughest test yet - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237155179.html

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Will Patrick Mahomes be back as Chiefs’ quarterback on Sunday? … Should he? Nov 07, 2019

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Will Patrick Mahomes play against the Titans on Sunday? He’s missed two and a half weeks with a dislocated kneecap but Mahomes was listed as a full practice participant this week. That usually means the coast is clear to play. But the Chiefs aren’t saying that yet. The A-team had plenty to say about it on Facebook Live. Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian tackled this Chiefs topic and many more.

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How Matt Moore has buoyed Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes’ status remains unclear this week - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237081829.html

Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland was nation’s No. 1 hoops prospect...as a 7th grader - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237084329.html

Chiefs defense is improving, and here’s one way it could and should get even better - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237084064.html

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What went wrong for KU against Duke? And Mahomes has a big fan in Matt Moore Nov 06, 2019

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For only the second time in the Bill Self era, Kansas opened the season with a loss. And there was no guesswork about what went wrong for the Jayhawks against Duke in the Championship Classic. KU committed an incredible 28 turnovers. Is this a problem that can be fixed? KU beat writer Jesse Newell joined SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff to break down the game. Also, the Chiefs haven’t named a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game at Tennessee. But Matt Moore met the media on Wednesday and spoke to the opportunity to play for Andy Reid and with Patrick Mahomes.

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Bill Self’s angriest moment vs. Duke and how it helps us see the big picture for KU - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237043104.html

Coach K calls KU a championship contender after victory over Jayhawks - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237063989.html

Patrick Mahomes will get more work at practice but return date still not firm - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237070849.html

‘Wouldn’t have believed it.’ Matt Moore: From high school coach to Chiefs starting quarterback - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article236689628.html

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Did Royals get the manager right? And KU helps college hoops open with a bang Nov 05, 2019

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The Royals didn’t exactly search for a new manager. Mike Matheny was already on the staff. And he didn’t exactly win the introductory news conference. But in a side sessions with reporters, Matheny opened up about his success and failures as the St. Louis Cardinals manager. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian were there and offer up their takes on the hire — and their first impression of Matheny as a manager. Also, Kansas helps usher in the college basketball season with a huge game against Duke in New York City Tuesday night. Can college basketball do a better job celebrating its opening night?

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A closer look at Matheny’s hiring, including the Royals’ biggest potential problem - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article236907003.html

Why new Royals’ manager Mike Matheny the benefit of the doubt from KC fans - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article236887258.html

Five bold predictions and a season projection for the KU Jayhawks basketball season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237017409.html

FIve bold predictions and a March projection for K-State’s 2019-20 basketball season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237001989.html

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