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SportsBeat KC

SportsBeat KC

By: The Kansas City Star
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 A podcast about the biggest sports stories in and around Kansas City. Covering Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and more. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff.All rights reserved
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  • With Seth Lugo signing, Royals ended any idea of moving assets

    With Seth Lugo signing, Royals ended any idea of moving assets
    Jul 29 2025
    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, columnist Vahe Gregorian breaks down the Royals’ decision to re-sign starting pitcher Seth Lugo, presumably the team’s biggest trade chip, while adding some punch to the lineup. It won’t be easy for the Royals, who are dealing with several injuries. But they’re giving themselves the best opportunity to be a playoff team. Also, Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell provides the update from training camp at Missouri Western, where the offensive line is always a hot topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • How will the Chiefs handle potential suspension for wide receiver Rashee Rice?

    How will the Chiefs handle potential suspension for wide receiver Rashee Rice?
    Jul 21 2025
    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 few days later the team locked up defensive end George Karlaftis with a similar contract. Also, the Chiefs likely will soon know about the status of wide receiver Rashee Rice when it comes to the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days jail time for his role in a chain reaction car crash in Dallas last year. Now, Rice and the team await word from the NFL on a suspension. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell broke down the recent news and the ramifications for the team bidding to reach a fourth straight Super Bowl as training camp opens at Missouri Western State University this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal

    Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal
    Jul 14 2025
    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 is 11-2 and in first place by eight points. The team will take a six-game winning streak into the second half when league play resumes on Aug. 1. Temwa Chawinga, second in the league with eight goals, is bidding to become the NWSL’s first repeat MVP. The Current hasn’t been idle during the break. They’re in the midst of the Teal Rising Cup, a four-team tournament played at CPKC Stadium, and several of their players have been called up to national teams. The list includes defender Izzy Rodriguez, who chatted with The Star on its weekly sports podcast, SportsBeat KC. Rodriguez made the most of her first USWNT appearance with a goal against Ireland in a friendly. She shares her reaction that special moment and what it will take for the Current to continue its winning ways. Izzy Rodriguez shines for KC Current and in USWNT debut Also on the podcast, Star soccer writer Daniel Sperry breaks down the Current and also looks ahead to the season’s second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
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