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The final trip to Oakland for the Chiefs comes early enough to play on a field that is still being used for baseball. So part of the game will be played on infield dirt. There was a time when this was common in sports, as columnist Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff recall. Plus, the non-conference portion of college football schedule is closing and big tests await Kansas State at Mississippi State and KU at Boston College (a Friday game). Beat writers Kellis Robinett, Jesse Newell and Alex Schiffer bring us up to speed on the Wildcats, Jayhawks and Mizzou. Read the stories we discussed: Goodbye forever to Oakland Coliseum: “The Raiders had a stink to them too”: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article235028817.html Appropriately enough the Chiefs last game in Oakland will be in the dirt: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article235029262.html Kansas Jayhawks vs. Boston College Eagles: Prediction, kickoff time, TV: https://www.kansascity

The A-team — that's Vahe Gregorian, Sam Mellinger, Blair Kerkhoff and Sam McDowell — got together Thursday at Big O Tires in the Northland to preview the Sunday Chiefs game at Oakland. With the Raiders scheduled to move to Las Vegas next season, this is likely the final game the Chiefs will play at Coliseum, which also doubles as a baseball field, so there will be dirt. Both teams are coming off victories and the winner will have an upper hand in the AFC West. Listen to our picks for who will have the biggest game this weekend. Hint: Two picked offensive players, two picked defensive players. Plus: Sam Mellinger lists his favorite things about Coliseum. Read the stories we discussed: Can Mecole Hardman replace Tyreek Hill in Chiefs’ offense? That’s not his objective: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article235029502.html Patrick Mahomes good to go Sunday. Tyreek Hill is not. How the Chiefs will adjust: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234971172.html Chi

Chiefs fans can breath easy. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes' left ankle, sprained in the victory at Jacksonville last week, is healing, he says. The injury in the second quarter limited his mobility for the rest of the game. The next test is Sunday at Oakland. Hear what Mahomes has to say about it. Also, Kansas State visits Mississippi State on Saturday in its biggest contest to date. Are the Wildcats ready for an opponent this formidable? Beat writer Kellis Robinett joins host Blair Kerkhoff for a discussion. Read the stories we discussed: Patrick Mahomes good to go Sunday. Tyreek Hill is not. How the Chiefs will adjust: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234971172.html On 9/11, Chiefs remember victims, true heroes and how sports played small role ahead: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234978687.html Five noteworthy things K-State coach Chris Klieman said ahead of Mississippi State: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-st

The Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener last weekend and although fans should celebrate every triumph, there is a larger objective for the Chiefs this season. What happens in these games that bode well for a team with the Super Bowl in mind? Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian take the long view of the victory, and later provide thoughts on the college football that brought satisfaction to Kansas State and Missouri but heartbreak for Kansas. Read the stories we discussed: LeSean McCoy in awe after first glimpse of Chiefs’ offense: “That’s not normal” - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234921802.html After giving Chiefs fans a scare, Patrick Mahomes proves he’s as much grit as flash - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234858647.html New Chiefs’ defense passes first test with room to improve: “It felt dope, man” - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234860037.html Ho

The A-Team of Blair Kerkhoff, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell sit down after the Chiefs’ decisive 40-26 win over the Jaguars Sunday to discuss what they saw and heard afterward. It was mostly good. Patrick Mahomes even joked about his unsuccessful no-look pass. This conversation was originally recorded as a Facebook Live video for the Red Zone Extra Facebook page. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs report card: Season opener vs. Jaguars merits A’s nearly across the board: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234856632.html After giving Chiefs fans a scare, Patrick Mahomes shows he’s as much grit as flash: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234858647.html Why Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins’ career day could be a sign of things to come: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234857387.html The new Chiefs defense passes first test with room to improve: ‘It felt dope, man’: https://www.kansascity.com/sport

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill signed a 3-year, $54 million contract extension on Friday and we’re here to talk about it. What does it mean for the Chiefs, Hill and the team’s future? It’s also a big weekend of college football for Kansas State and Kansas, coming off victories, and Mizzou, looking to right the ship after a wayward season debut. We talk to each beat writer about what they're expecting this weekend. And we bid farewell to Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, who is heading east for a new venture after covering one of the most successful seasons in Chiefs’ history. Read the stories we discussed: Tyreek Hill, Chiefs agree to a three-year deal worth $54 million: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234791862.html K-State Q&A: Chris Klieman’s debut, John Holcombe and undefeated Big 12 football: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article234778017.html KU’s best playmaker returns this week: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-ka

Countdown to the Chiefs opener is just four days, and three-quarters of the A-team gathered at Big O Tires in Overland Park to break down Sunday’s contest at Jacksonville. The Jaguars were the only team that prevented Patrick Mahomes from throwing a touchdown pass last season. Does history repeat itself? What will the final score be? Plus, there’s agreement when it comes to guessing the Chiefs final record this season. Read the stories we discussed: Why reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes will be a better quarterback this season: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234713622.html Tremon Smith is back with the Chiefs defense after a stint with the offense...for now: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234722707.html Patrick Mahomes stars in new commercials for State Farm, Madden: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234741502.html Get access to all of them by signing up now for a digital subscription. Use the ka

This busy show begins with the Chiefs and thoughts on what impact quarterback Jared Goff’s new $134 million deal with the Rams would have on Patrick Mahomes' future. From media day, Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid look ahead to the season opener on Sunday at Jacksonville. We invite Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer to tell us briefly what went wrong for Missouri in the Tigers’ lid-lifter (more on that later this week). And we hear from the Royals' new single season home run king: Jorge Soler. Did he feel nervous chasing the record that was held by Mike Moustakas? Read the stories we discussed: ESPN's 'Body Issue': http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/27400369/the-body-issue#! Peter King dips into last year’s conference title games for his Super Bowl picks: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234646187.html What’s the state of Missouri’s defense heading into West Virginia on Saturday?: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234682132.

As the Chiefs season opener approaches, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger project the success of the team, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the defense and other aspects of the Chiefs’ season. Will this be the best in team history? Or do the Chiefs take a step back after their AFC Championship Game appearance? Sam and Vahe join host Blair Kerkhoff to break down the Chiefs’ measurables. The crew also take a glance back at college football opening weekend, which brought misery and glory to the local teams. Read the stories we discussed: Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ predictions, new KC Royals owner John Sherman and more: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234640032.html LeSean McCoy finds his home with Big Red and Chiefs: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234649162.html Grading Missouri’s 37-31 loss to Wyoming and looking ahead to West Virginia: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234621172.html A

The Chiefs didn’t pull many surprises when cutting their roster to 53 players on Saturday. But the team made news late that evening when it came to terms with running back LeSean McCoy. Andy Reid is reunited with his former Philadelphia Eagles standout who spent the previous four years with the Buffalo Bills. How will the 31-year-old McCoy be used by the Chiefs, who have Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson on the roster? Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor stops by to talk about the newest Chief. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs sign LeSean McCoy to 1-year, $4 million deal, per source - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234611182.html Chiefs announce six practice squad signings, other transactions - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234621272.html Chiefs set 53-man roster, but expect more moves before Jacksonville season-opener - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234601687.html Get access to all of them

The Chiefs lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-20 in the final preseason game on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. As expected, the starters didn’t play, but there was plenty to talk about afterwards, mostly about the roster decisions the Chiefs and other NFL teams must make to trim rosters from 90 to 53 by Saturday afternoon. Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Sam Mellinger join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a Jeep motoring down I-43 in Wisconsin breaking down the game and the decisions. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs send message to bubble players in final preseason game ahead of roster cuts - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234527197.html Sam Mellinger: The next time we see the Chiefs it’s the season opener. Here’s a preseason assessment - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234530297.html Jeremiah Attaochu played like he belongs on the Chiefs’ roster - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article2

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 Royals history on today’s podcast. Read the stories we discussed: Sam Mellinger: The Royals are for sale, and that’s a good thing for Kansas City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234453167.html Royals owner David Glass is in talks to sell team to group led by Kansas Citian - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234449312.html Potential Royals owner John Sherman: ‘the kind of guy who would pour himself into it’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234451357.html Mizzou will return to Arrowhead to play Arkansas on Thanksgiving

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 Dolphin Matt Moore after backup QB Chad Henne goes down - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234388867.html When Patrick Mahomes goes out these days, planning and caution are the keys - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234239212.html Get access to all of them by signing up now for a digital subscription. Use the kansascity.com/sportsbeatkcoffer link to get a 40% discount. Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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), Kellis Robinett (K-State)  and Jesse Newell project (KU) a final record for their teams this season. Hint: the range is wide. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs to sign former Dolphin Matt Moore after backup QB Chad Henne goes down - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234388867.html Five bold predictions and game-by-game picks for Mizzou’s football season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article234236862.html Five bold predictions and game-by-game picks for K-State’s football season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/artic

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: Mahomes dives into final preseason appearance with a solid performance against Niners - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234345842.html How Patrick Mahomes’ pre-snap read sparked that Damien Williams touchdown catch - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234353522.html Mellinger: The Chiefs’ preseason is (basically) done. And they look ready for the real thing - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234354622.html Get access to all of them by signing up now for a digital subscription. Use thekansascity.com/sportsbeatkcofferlink to

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. Louis sports rivalry? Enjoy the conversation between Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff. Read the stories we discussed: Vahe Gregorian: Beyond the arm: The personal traits that make Patrick Mahomes special on and off the field: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234189747.html St. Louis Post-Dispatch: MLS picks St. Louis for expansion franchise: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/soccer/the-moment-has-arrived-st-louis-will-get-th-mls/article_47898ab1-f45f-5194-b533-b5c40e474547.html Brooke Pryor: Special relationship between Reid, Mahomes could lead to Super Bowl: https://

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 stories we discussed: Sam Mellinger: The inside story of a legendary agent’s successful recruitment of Patrick Mahomes: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article233978912.html Vahe Gregorian: Beyond the arm: The personal traits that make Patrick Mahomes special on and off the field: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234189747.html Brooke Pryor: The artist and his muse: Special relationship between Reid, Mahomes could lead to Super Bowl: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233980092.html Here’s why we should remember the AFC Cham

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 a Facebook Live video available on www.facebook.com/redzoneextra. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs add two familiar faces ... one of them during the middle of practice: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234189747.html Knee injury to sideline Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp for the season: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article234147342.html Don't miss out on The Star's Chiefs stories! Get access now to all of them by signing up for a digital subscription at a 40% discount. Use thekansascity.com/sportsbeatkcofferlink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

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 this season with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff. Read the stories we discussed: Texas officially hires strength coach Andrea Hudy “Kansas means the world to me”: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234083112.html Hudy’s KU workouts recalled as legendary: “When she’s locked in, she’s locked in”: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234092387.html Stay current on all KU news this season. Get access to all of The Star’s stories by signing up for a digital subscription at a 40% discount. Use the kansascity.com/sportsbeatkcoffer link. Thanks

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 at Heinz Field. Chiefs lost 17-7, but it was the prospect of two more preseason games that was decidedly more problematic. Read the stories we discussed:Vahe Gregorian: Chiefs’ loss to Steelers is testimony that NFL preseason is too long: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article234118857.html Sam Mellinger: Seven things that might matter from the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Steelers: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article234118832.html Okafor’s sack for Chiefs was a highlight in game without many, but return was victory: https://www.kansascity.