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SportsBeat Live: Chiefs getting closer to cementing top playoff seed
The Chiefs moved one game closer to the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs last Sunday. Your A-Team writers discuss the Falcons' Sunday visit to Arrowhead, injuries, and more.
SportsBeat KC #361: No bowl for Wildcats, but K-State basketball is on an uptick
Kansas State’s basketball season seemed to bottom out a week ago with a loss to Division II Fort Hays State. Since then the Wildcats have won twice, including Tuesday’s victory at Iowa State in the Big 12 opener. What’s changed? A players only meeting and a lineup shift seems to have done the trick. Beat writer Kellis Robinett has the update. Missouri hoops is soaring. The Tigers are coming of their biggest victory in years, a triumph over sixth-ranked Illinois and have jumped into the top 25. Souichi Terada tells us what’s in store for Mizzou on the court and previews Saturday’s season football finale against Mississippi State. Plus, it’s signing day. How do incoming classes at Missouri and Kansas State rank? Story links: Kansas State signing date updates https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article247860655.html Mizzou signing day updates https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article247863665.html K-State opens Big 12 play with surprising road upset against Iowa State https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article247856860.html Mizzou enters AP top 25 for first time under Cuonzo Martin after Braggin’ Rights victory https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article247830460.html Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.
On SportsBeat Live, the A-Team talks all things Chiefs-Broncos, eyes upcoming games
KC Star beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell, columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger, and host Blair Kerkhoff are analyzing the Broncos game in the most comprehensive discussion around. We’ll also take a first look at next week’s opponent, the Miami Dolphins.
SportsBeat KC #335: Sno’ fooling, Sporting KC tops opponent, weather for epic finish
To win the MLS Western Conference, Sporting Kansas City had to beat the opponent on the road and the elements. Both happened. Sporting pitched a 2-0 shutout at Real Salt Lake on Sunday in a game played in a snowstorm. The triumph also meant that Sporting became the best turnaround team in MLS history, improving 10 places over last season. Beat writer Shaun Goodwin joins SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff to break down Sunday’s game and the playoff picture. Story links: Sporting Kansas City clinches first place in MLS Western Conference, capping historic turnaround. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article247067702.html Sporting KC’s Matt Belser joins DeSoto-based chain in honoring area’s good sports https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article246484280.html Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.
SportsBeat KC #326: Mizzou meets foe with three week’s rest, and Mahomes makes NBA pitch
As of Wednesday, the Missouri at Florida game is on. Enough COVID-19 positive cases kept the Gators off the practice field for nearly two weeks since their last game on Oct. 10, but Coach Dan Mullen, who also tested positive during that stretch, has said Florida will have enough players to field a team for Saturday’s game in Gainesville. That’s college football in 2020. The game should be a good one. Mizzou has won two straight in different ways, a grinder against Kentucky, which followed a shootout against LSU. The Gators are 2-1 and have one of the nation’s top quarterbacks in Kyle Trask. Beat writer Souichi Terada breaks down the contest. After a break, you’ll hear from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on a variety of topics, including the prospect of the NBA coming to Kansas City if the Toronto Raptors are seeking a temporary headquarters. Story links: Mizzou football is down to 64 players, but not because of COVID-19 https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article246753786.html This is not a drill. Kansas City is making a real push to land Toronto Raptors https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article246756886.html We the Midwest? If the Toronto Raptors are looking for a guest host, try Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article246736201.html Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.
SportsBeat KC #317: Mizzou football pauses with a nice memory, and talking KC’s NCAA bids
No game for Missouri this week after the scheduled opponent, Vanderbilt, called in sick with COVID-19. That’s the way it goes in sports these days with the SEC making some of the biggest news. LSU-Florida is also called off, and Alabama Coach Nick Saban has contracted the virus and will not be on the sideline for Saturday’s game against Georgia. On SportsBeat KC, Mizzou beat writer Souichi Terada discusses the path ahead for the Tigers. What becomes of the Vandy game and how the program is using the open week. Also, a look back at the Tigers’ dramatic 45-41 victory over defending national champion LSU is in order. Plus, a early look at basketball with practice starting this week. Also, we’ll hear from Kansas CIty Major Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Sports Commission President Kathy Nelson. They were feeling good on Wednesday when the NCAA announced future championship events for T-Mobile Center, including men’s basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Story links: How Mizzou football, Drinkwitz plan to use unexpected off-week to keep improving https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article246428005.html Anatomy of Mizzou’s goal-line stand against LSU. Breaking down the four stops https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article246400945.html Mizzou basketball has this edge as the TIgers open practice in the COVID-19 era https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article246453790.html NCAA basketball regional returns to KC along with wrestling, volleyball championships https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/ncaa/article246449285.html Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.
SportsBeat KC #316: Can K-State keep pace without Skylar Thompson? Plus, KU hoop slate in flux
Kansas State received some tough news this week when starting quarterback Skylar Thompson was ruled out for the season with an injury. The Wildcats have continued to win with Will Howard stepping up, but can K-State keep up the pace, and what of Thompson’s future with eligibility extended to all college football players this season? Beat writer Kellis Robinett provides the breakdown in SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast, with host Blair Kerkhoff. At Kansas, a national TV spot awaits Saturday when the Jayhawks visit West Virginia and the KU starting quarterback is known for the first time. Beat writer Gary Bedore tells us who it is, and gives men’s basketball scheduling updates as the practice officially begins this week. Story links: Kansas State loses electric sophomore wide receiver to transfer portal https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article246427740.html One more year? Decision looms for K-State quarterback Skylar Thompson after injury https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article246400785.html KU has a starting quarterback in place for this week, but will Les Miles make the trip to WVU https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article246398675.html Bill Self “excited” for official start of the 2020-21 college hoops season https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article246426780.html Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.
SportsBeat KC #144: What a victory for Jayhawks at West Virginia. Let’s talk about it
After trailing for most of the game, Kansas picked up a huge victory on Wednesday, defeating West Virginia 58-49. The Jayhawks dominated down the stretch getting get play from Marcus Garrett, Isaiah Moss and Devon Dotson. KU beat writer Jesse Newell breaks down the game and discusses the Marcus Morris jersey retirement on Monday on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast. Story links: KU’s defense has been stellar, especially in last two Big 12 road victories https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article240244086.html A pretty good guess what went into Marcus Garrett’s best steal vs. WVU https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article240245146.html KU basketball will retire Marcus Morris’ jersey this month, Bill Self announces https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article240153163.html Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Subscribe to SportsBeat KC on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportsbeat-kc/id1050298530 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bFpLTbmiG5ehcz2dIwNqX Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-kansas-city-star/sportsbeat-kc Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwi4if7klrgrfr5zq2didfgfokm?t=SportsBeat_KC Or wherever you listen to podcasts.