Podcast Episodes

As college football begins, who has the best injunction game? Our latest podcast

As we approach Week 1 of the college football season, eligibility remains a major topic.

Used to be, these things were settled long before the season …

7 hours ago

On the horizon: Crown Center ballpark & Chiefs roster decisions. We have questions

SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM) features coming attractions with the Royals and Chiefs.

Columnist Sam McDowell breaks…

1 week ago

What Chiefs accomplished in preseason opener — and what still needs attention

The preseason has started and training camp at Missouri Western is winding down. Did the Chiefs maximize their time in St. Joseph?

On SportsBeat KC, t…

2 weeks ago

What we’re looking to see from the Kansas City Chiefs in their preseason opener

Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play, and other starters might sit out the preseason opener. But there will be plenty to see and evaluate when the Kan…

3 weeks ago

Real evaluations begin when pads come on. Who’s looking good for the Chiefs?

Chiefs training camp doesn’t really begin until the pads come on. It’s the first time to evaluate linemen and most defensive players. So who’s lookin…

4 weeks ago

Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice and the right tackle conundrum: Chiefs podcast

This week’s most important local sports story came out of training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, where the team announced …

1 month ago

The biggest questions for Kansas City Chiefs heading into training camp

Preparations for Chiefs season No. 67 begin Friday as training camp opens in St. Joseph. Quarterbacks, rookies and a few others will have Missouri We…

1 month, 1 week ago

Bidding farewell to FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. How did we do? Worth the cost?

The FIFA World Cup and its games, Fan Fest, watch parties and celebrations have departed Kansas City. And all that remains is the cleanup.

How did Kan…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. soccer’s exit from FIFA World Cup was ugly. What to make of team’s progress

Ouch. The U.S. team’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup occurred in ugly fashion — and sooner than many had hoped.

The U.S. team’s Round of 16 loss to…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kansas City starred during World Cup group stage. On to the knockouts & more drama

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing out the best of Kansas City ... or is it the other away around?

The massive global soccer tournament’s group-stage…

2 months ago