Podcast Episodes

What kind of seasons await Mahomes, Kelce, Jones, Pacheco?

Seven months after losing the Super Bowl, the Chiefs are back in action with the regular-season opener on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Sao Paulo, Brazil of all places. On SportsBeat KC…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why college football felt wild for KU, K-State & Chiefs’ roster takes shape

Football kicked off last weekend for KU and K-State and the Chiefs are counting down the days to their opener. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, we cover the college gridiron with beat wri…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Chiefs changed approach to final tune up, and Kansas teams open college football season

Things are a little different as the Chiefs prepare for their third and final preseason game. In most years, reserves would get first-team snaps in practice. But this year, Andy Reid said he’ll play …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is trending up and down for Chiefs after preseason opener

Who is trending up and down for Chiefs preseason?

Breaking down Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener. Who's trending? Insights on veterans, young players, and roster battles on SportsBeat KC podcast.…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Which Chiefs players need to come up big in preseason opening game

The Chiefs will have had three weeks of training camp practices by the time the preseason opener at Arizona kicks off Saturday. “You get to see some different looks,” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy …

Published on 3 months ago

With Seth Lugo signing, Royals ended any idea of moving assets

After the All-Star break, Royals fans wondered if their team would be buyers or sellers. They answer was definitive. The Royals are in it to win it.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, colum…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

How will the Chiefs handle potential suspension for wide receiver Rashee Rice?

Just as the Chiefs were preparing to open training camp, several personnel matters were decided.

The Chiefs made Trey Smith the NFL’s highest paid guard with a four-year deal worth $94 million, and a…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal

It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current. With the team, like the rest of the NWSL, on its international break, let’s take stock of where things stand.

The Current …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

What to make of Chiefs’ stadium ambitions in Kansas: Podcast

The future homes of the Chiefs and Royals is becoming a Border War. Missouri and Kansas have come up with incentives to build stadiums, or renovate Arrowhead for the Chiefs.

The latest development: A…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

We have these questions for the Chiefs as they break before training camp

The Chiefs wrapped up mini-camp last week and a few items remain on the checklist for training camp, which begins at Missouri Western on July 22.

Is left tackle settled as first-round draft pick Josh…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago