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Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.

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Chiefs 5-0 after big win over Jags, Pats up next 08.10.2018 38:53

The Chiefs are 5-0 after a 30-14 victory over Jacksonville and The Star's A-Team 2.0 breaks it all down: The defense, injuries and more. Hear Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger & Blair Kerkhoff discuss the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs-Jags preview, Mahomes' voice & more with The A-Team 2.0 04.10.2018 41:27

In this week's Chiefs episode of the SportsBeat KC podcast, The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregoian and Blair Kerkhoff discuss Patrick Mahomes' voice, his start to the season, the inside linebackers and what will happen Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars visit the 4-0 Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sporting KC's Ike Opara on mental health and sports psychology 04.10.2018 27:31

In this week’s episode, Sporting KC defender Ike Opara discusses mental health and sports psychology with reporter Sam McDowell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals season wrapup and offseason preview 03.10.2018 35:13

The Star's Blair Kerkhoff, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian wrap up the KC Royals' 2018 season and look ahead to 2019 and whether the team's September success means anything for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou-South Carolina football preview & basketball recruiting chat 03.10.2018 29:44

Alex Schiffer and Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas City Star discuss Missouri's upcoming game against South Carolina and the implications it has for Drew Lock and Barry Odom. They also debate what E.J. Liddell's commitment to Ohio State means for Cuonzo Martin in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Late Night, the newest commit and KU football 02.10.2018 16:37

The Star's Jesse Newell discusses Late Night in the Phog, KU hoops commit Issac McBride and the Jayhawks football team's chances against West Virginia with new starting quarterback Carter Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recap of Chiefs' thrilling comeback MNF win at Denver 02.10.2018 39:56

The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff discussed the Chiefs' thrilling 27-23 victory at Denver on Monday Night Football in which Patrick Mahomes led a fourth-quarter comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K-State football chat: Texas loss, QB controversy, Baylor preview 01.10.2018 17:05

The Star's Kellis Robinett and Sam Mellinger discuss Kansas State's football loss to Texas and the decision to start Alex Delton over Skylar Thompson. They also look ahead to the Wildcats' game Saturday at Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sporting defender Ike Opara's favorite things about Kansas City 28.09.2018 33:59

In his weekly conversation with The Star’s Sam McDowell, Sporting KC defender Ike Opara discusses his favorites of Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs-Broncos preview with The Star's A-Team 2.0 27.09.2018 1:01:22

The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff preview the Chiefs-Broncos game on Monday Night Football October 1. Then Brooke chats with Denver Post Broncos writer Kyle Fredrickson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou-Georgia football postgame with Alex Schiffer & Vahe Gregorian 26.09.2018 24:25

The Star's Alex Schiffer and Vahe Gregorian break down the Mizzou Tigers' loss to Georgia on Sept. 22, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KU football's biggest challenge heading into OSU game 25.09.2018 19:01

The Star's Jesse Newell and Blair Kerkhoff discuss KU football's loss to Baylor before looking ahead to this week's home game against Oklahoma State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs 38, 49ers 27: A-Team 2.0 postgame breakdown 24.09.2018 43:22

The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff discuss the Chiefs' 38-27 win over the 49ers on Facebook Live. Here is an audio replay of the discussion and Q&A session with fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 2 of Sporting KC's Ike Opara with The Star's Sam McDowell 21.09.2018 24:44

The Star’s Sam McDowell and Sporting Kansas City defended Ike Opara continue a weekly chat that delves into the thoughts of the MLS defender of the year, who spends considerable time pondering his responsibility on issues outside of soccer. This week’s conversation tackles the reaction Opara received after his comments on the national anthem protests and athlete censorship. Learn more about your a...

Chiefs-49ers preview with The A-Team 2.0 20.09.2018 1:09:41

The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian break down the Chiefs' 2-0 start and their Sunday home opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Later, Brooke chats with Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee about the Niners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals sitting on 99 losses & chatting about the future 19.09.2018 30:27

The Star's Blair Kerkhoff, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian discuss the future of the Kansas City Royals as they sit on 99 losses with 11 games to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K-State opens Big 12 play against West Virginia: Kellis & Blair discuss 18.09.2018 20:56

The Star's Kellis Robinett and Blair Kerkhoff preview Kansas State's Big 12 football opener at West Virginia on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does KU football have a real shot against Baylor? 18.09.2018 23:10

The Star's Jesse Newell and Blair Kerkhoff discuss the biggest reason for optimism following the Jayhawks' 2-1 start before looking ahead to the team's Big 12 opener at Baylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou-Purdue recap with Alex Schiffer & Blair Kerkhoff 18.09.2018 21:05

The Star's Alex Schiffer and Blair Kerkhoff break down Mizzou's win at Purdue and look ahead to the Tigers' SEC opener against Georgian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs-Steelers wrapup with The Star's A-Team 2.0 17.09.2018 38:38

After Patrick Mahomes threw for six touchdowns, The Kansas City Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff broke down the Chiefs' 42-37 victory at Pittsburgh on Sept. 16, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with Sporting KC's Ike Opara, who considered kneeling for the anthem 14.09.2018 25:14

The Star's Sam McDowell and Sporting Kansas City defender Ike Opara launch a weekly chat that aims to focus on some occasional soccer talk with the reigning MLS defender of the year, but also delves more into the thoughts of a man who spends considerable time thinking about his place and responsibility in a nation sharply divided on a variety of issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Chiefs-Steelers preview with the A-Team 2.0 & the view from Pittsburgh 13.09.2018 1:00:21

The Star's Brooke Pryor, Lynn Worthy, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff preview Sunday's Chiefs-Steelers matchup, then Brooke interviews Ray Fittipaldo, Steelers beat writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals chat: Ryan O'Hearn, Whit Merrifield, Jorge Lopez 12.09.2018 21:20

The Star's Blair Kerkhoff, Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell discuss the Royals, including their future infield and Jorge Lopez's near-perfect game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou football: 2-0 Tigers head to Purdue 12.09.2018 16:03

The Star's Alex Schiffer and Blair Kerkhoff discuss Missouri's win over Wyoming and first road game at Purdue on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K-State football: How do Wildcats rebound from MSU loss? 12.09.2018 17:07

Kellis Robinett and Blair Kerkhoff discuss Kansas State’s loss to Mississippi State and how that result could impact the rest of the Wildcats’ season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices