Podcast Episodes

After the Missouri stadium vote, ball is in Royals, Chiefs court. What’s next?

The Missouri House closed its special session last week with votes to provide funding to the Royals and the Chiefs, so a piece of the puzzle has fallen into place. But questions remain. The biggest: …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How KU, K-State expect to handle new world of direct payments to athletes

College sports has entered a new era with a recent court ruling that allows the schools to make direct payments to athletes. For the upcoming school year, up to $20.5 million can be distributed to fo…

Published on 5 months ago

KC sports icons George Brett, Tom Watson have advice for Jac Caglianone

The greatest Royal of ‘em all, George Brett, can’t wait to watch Jac Caglianone’s major-league debut on Tuesday. Neither can golf icon and Royals fan Tom Watson.

At an annual fundraising event for Th…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Royals could use Jac Caglianone’s thunder. When will he arrive in KC?

Say this for the Royals, they’ve been consistent this season. Through about two months of 2025, pitching has been excellent. Hitting hasn’t come around. But a few things are happening to keep hope al…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

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The next step in determining the future playing venues of the Chiefs and Royals rest with the Missouri statehouse.

After the state Senate failed to pass a state funding measure that could provide up …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

At quarter season, Royals matching last year’s pace. Is that good enough?

After 43 games the Royals have the same record as 2024 -- 25-18. Does it feel the same? A year ago, Royals fans were thrilled with the fast start with the team coming off a 106-loss season. This year…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Six takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp

The Chiefs effectively hired a couple of dozen new employees last week, seven of them through the NFL Draft and the remaining through subsequent undrafted free agency deals.

Their start date: How abo…

Published on 6 months ago

Chiefs draft podcast: Who makes the biggest impact early from this class?

How did the Chiefs fare in the NFL Draft? Star columnist Sam McDowell and beat writer Jesse Newell break it down on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast presented by Underdog.

The Chiefs entered …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

A year after failed vote, Royals & Chiefs still seek stadium solutions

A year ago this month, Jackson County voters sent an emphatic message to the Royals and Chiefs: They didn’t want their taxes to help pay for a new stadium for the Royals and improvements for the Chie…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs soon on the clock. What direction do they take in first round?

The NFL Draft spectacle grows near. Next week in Green Bay, Wis., 32 teams will look to improve their roster and once again the Chiefs will be among the last teams scheduled to select in the first ro…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago