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The Royals could have new ownership before the end of the calendar year. John Sherman, a Kansas Citian and minority investor of the Cleveland Indians, has emerged as the successor to David Glass. What does this mean for the Royals and the prospect of a downtown stadium? Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join host Blair Kerkhoff to discuss this next major chapter in Kansas City Royal...

The A-Team of Brooke Pryor, Vahe Gregorian, Sam Mellinger and Blair Kerkhoff gathered at Big O Tires in Independence to talk all things Chiefs, starting with the newest player, quarterback Matt Moore. If he gets on the field in anything other than a Chiefs blowout that’s not good news for the Chiefs. Also, is Patrick Mahomes being over-exposed? Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs sign former Dol...

The Chiefs provided injury information Monday on wide receiver Marcus Kemp and defensive lineman Breeland Speaks who were hurt in the previous week’s preseason game, but the latest update was a stunner. Backup quarterback Chad Henne suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday’s game. The Chiefs acted quickly and will sign veteran backup Matt Moore. Also, college beat writers Alex Schiffer (Mizzou), Kel...

The Chiefs didn’t win their third preseason game, but no major injuries and production from the first-team offense made it a successful evening. The A-team of Brooke Pryor, Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger broke down the 27-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and looked ahead to some of the decisions the Chiefs must make after the preseason finale on Thursday. Read the stories we discussed: Mahome...

For a team that hasn’t been to the Super Bowl in five decades, the Chiefs are a popular pick to reach pro football’s final game. They seem to have it all, starting with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, plenty of weapons on offense and a new approach on defense. But is the hype excessive? Also, a new Major League Soccer team is coming to St. Louis. Could this be the sport that starts a Kansas City-St....

MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes sat down with The Star's Brooke Pryor, Vahe Gregorian, Sam Mellinger and Blair Kerkhoff and chatted on a variety of topics, from his influences to his relationship with coaches. He also talks about how he chose his agent and how he's living with fame. Not surprisingly, the Chiefs star is also the star of our upcoming football section — in print on Aug. 25. Read the...

Who will likely make a return to the Chiefs? The Star’s A-Team of Blair Kerkhoff, Brooke Pryor, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian were in the midst of offering their guesses when, bam, it actually happened. And in this Saturday’s third preseason game, here’s what the A-Team says the Chiefs need to do -- flex that defense. This episode was originally recorded on location at Big O Tires in Lenexa as...

Andrea Hudy was a rock star trainer, among the most visible in her profession as she worked with University of Kansas basketball players. The players she helped went to three Final Fours and won 14 straight Big 12 championships. Now Hudy is moving to Big 12 rival Texas. The Star’s KU beat writer Jesse Newell discusses the move and later considers the influence of transfers in Big 12 basketball thi...

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes played just half of the first quarter in Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading columnist Sam Mellinger to write: " Come On What’s The Point ." Delayed by an hour due to lightning, the A-Team of Sam, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, columnist Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff gathered for a late-night Facebook Live after the game...

The Chiefs bid farewell to the Missouri Western portion of training camp on Thursday, and the A-Team of Brooke Pryor, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff break down the campers. Who had a good time in St. Joe? Who didn’t? Also, the group looks ahead to Saturday’s second preseason game, this time against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will the Chiefs starters will get a longer look in Pittsb...

Since Todd Reesing finished his record-setting career in 2009, Kansas has been looking for answers at the quarterback position. But is there reason to be worried? Two weeks before the season opener, new coach Les Miles still hasn’t named a starter and even recently added a name to the position battle. KU beat writer Jesse Newell joins host Blair Kerkhoff to talk quarterbacks, Les Miles, and other...

Kansas State football begins a new era under Coach Chris Klieman, and the season opener is a little over two weeks away. Beat writer Kellis Robinett joins host Blair Kerkhoff to bring us up to speed on the latest in Manhattan, including the running back situation, position battles and the future of beer sales at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. We also hear from Wildcats quarterback Skylar Thompson. Re...

The A-team, no longer in the dark after Saturday’s preseason opener at Arrowhead Stadium, shines more light on the Chiefs victory over the Bengals. Host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian also talk about cornerback Morris Claiborne's first practice with the Chiefs. Claiborne owned up to the mistakes that cost him a four-game suspension to s...

The Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 38-17 in the preseason opener on Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes and many of the starters played only one series as several players continued making their cases to land roster spots — including a hometown prospect from Lee's Summit. The Star’s A-team of Brooke Pryor, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff hosted a post-game...

Two weeks remain before the first college football games of 2019, and training camps are in full swing. Today, host Blair Kerkhoff checks in with the Missouri Tigers and beat writer Alex Schiffer. He brings us up to date on Mizzou’s progress, Kelly Bryant’s championship ring dust-up and what kind of beer should be sold at the football stadium this season now that beer and wine sales are approved f...

Today’s episode features host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger on all the things they are looking forward to seeing during the Chiefs’ first preseason game on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. The episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Live video on www.facebook.com/redzoneextra . If you want to see the A-team live, be sure to like the page to get ale...

At the U.S. Gymnastics Championship at Sprint Center in Kansas City, the world’s greatest gymnast used an interview opportunity to rail against the governing body that runs the event, USA Gymnastics. In a raw moment on Wednesday, Simone Biles got emotional talking about the lack of faith and trust in the sport’s leaders after the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal rocked the world. Nassar, the form...

The Chiefs were well represented at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony last weekend in Canton, Ohio, with the induction of tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Johnny Robinson. Star columnist Vahe Gregorian was there and shares his impressions of the event with host Blair Kerkhoff. Columnist Sam Mellinger remembers Gonzalez as the best player on some poor Chiefs teams. And it sounded like there...

The Chiefs already had a load of talented wide receivers. Then they added Mecole Hardman, a burner from Georgia, with their first draft pick this year. Hardman has improved throughout training camp, and the Chiefs are figuring out ways to use him. Also, host Blair Kerkhoff, beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger break down the team’s first depth chart and wonder where the biggest pos...

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes covered a variety of topics on Friday at Chiefs camp, starting with his thoughts on Mahomes Magic Crunch, his new, limited edition cereal sold at Hy-Vee stores. Also, KU beat writer Gary Bedore and host Blair Kerkhoff remember Max Falkenstien, the legendary Jayhawks broadcaster who started calling games at Kansas in 1946. Falkenstien, KU’s greatest ambassador, di...

There were winners and losers at baseball’s trade deadline and some teams, like the Royals, didn’t play. Players like Whit Merrifield and Ian Kennedy remained with the club. Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy sits down with host Blair Kerkhoff to explain why the Royals stood pat. They also look ahead at the club’s objectives for the rest of the season. Also, Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller explains w...

A position change, a roster addition and the view of the hit that put Tyreek Hill out of practice from the one who applied it made for a newsy day at Chiefs camp on Wednesday in St. Joseph, Missouri. Host Blair Kerkhoff and Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor share those details and a story about running into a favorite local sports fan. Also, Star columnist Vahe Gregorian previews his trip to the Pro...

Did Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo say he felt like he was 12 again? Why yes, yes he did. And team members collectively held their breath as wide receiver Tyreek Hill took a big hit Tuesday at training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Fortunately, it turned out to be a right quadriceps contusion. Also, host Blair Kerkhoff has a one-on-one with general manager Brett Veach about the chang...

The first day in pads brought an added layer of intensity to Chiefs practice on Monday in St. Joseph, Missouri. No player seemed more energized than new defensive end Frank Clark. He said he was happy not to play “that touch football, that flag football” without pads. Clark will line up next to tackle Chris Jones to give the Chiefs a formidable line. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins discusses becoming...

Friday, July 26, was the day veteran players reported to Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Anthony Sherman drove NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer’s show car. Punter Dustin Colquitt brought a special teams unit into camp in a military truck. But the most notable to check into the dorm was defensive lineman Chris Jones, who had missed OTAs and mini-camp while angling for a new contract. Chiefs...