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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.

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 Pittsburgh? Read the stories we discussed: 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 Behind the scenes with Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes’ special relationship: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233980092.html Here’s why we should remember the Chiefs’ AFC Championship Game loss to Brady’s Patriots: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233807417.html Want access to all Chiefs stories from The Star? Sign up now for a digital subscri

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 football questions. Read the stories we discussed: Who is KU’s starting QB? Les Miles only adds to speculation with most recent comments: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article233749077.html Les Miles on culture of his football program: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article233674092.html Les Miles is already piling up shenanigans at KU. Will wins come next?: https://www.kansascity.com/article233779777.html Want access to all KU stories from The Star? Sign up for a digital subscription now at a 40% discount by following the kansascity.com/s

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. Read the stories we discussed:Chris Klieman’s first K-State football season will be defined by more than victories: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article233353352.html K-State football expecting big things from North Carolina transfer Jordon Brown: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article233724497.html K-State Q&A: Beer sales at football games and a Battle Royale of Year 1 coaches: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article233659952.html To read all our K-State stories and more, sign up for a digital subscription now at a 40% discou

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 start his season. Also, Vahe tells us what it was like to witness history in the making at the U.S. Gymnastics Championship at Sprint Center. Thank you, Simone Biles. Read the stories we discussed: Vahe Gregorian: Simone Biles hits gymnastics milestone as sport continues along path of hope, healing: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233771267.html Mo Claiborne welcomes opportunity to return to the football field with the Chiefs: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233790782.html Camp report: running back looks like a shared position for Chiefs: https:

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 Facebook Live broadcast that is also this podcast episode. Read the stories we discussed: Sam Mellinger: The Chiefs new defense played a game at Arrowhead Saturday (sort of). Let’s discuss!: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article233753822.html Vahe Gregorian: FIfty years later, Chiefs hopes for a Super Bowl return have never seemed more real: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233752072.html Brooke Pryor: Rookies Hardman, Thompson dominate Chiefs’ preseason victory over Bengals: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article2

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 for Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Also, College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock says over breakfast that he looks forward to another season and says four is the right number for the tournament. Read the stories we discussed: Mizzou will sell beer, wine at Tigers football games starting this fall: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article233707292.html Mizzou receiver Johnathan Johnson is closing in on this all-time school record: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article233668722.html “He’s a human cheat code: How David Gibbs

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 alerts on future Facebook Live broadcasts. Plus: A fun answer from Patrick Mahomes about behind-the-back passes. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs sign cornerback Morris Claiborne, a nice, obvious and smart start: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article233665712.html Camp report: Patrick Mahomes scheduled to play 1st quarter against Bengals, Reid says: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233660807.html Mo cornerbacks, fewer problems: Chiefs add veteran DB to fortify position group: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233661807.

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 former USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for multiple sex crimes against the athletes. Host Blair Kerkhoff shares Biles' comments and Star columnist Vahe Gregorian interviews USA Today's columnist Nancy Armour about the importance of what Biles said. Read the stories we discussed: Vahe Gregorian: Piercing words in KC reinforce Simone Biles’ stature as a survivor an inspiration: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233636152.html Simone Biles to USA Gymnastics: You had one damn job and you failed to protect us: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/oly

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 was good showing of Chiefs fans in the audience. Read our related stories:Here’s to Mr. Johnny: Hall of Fame brethren punctuate induction with own tributes: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233520547.html Former Chiefs great Tony G: From bullied kid to Hall of Famer who speaks his mind: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233127101.html At long last, Johnny Robinson gets his due in Canton to match a Hall of Fame life: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233498257.html And here's a special subscripti

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 position battles might be as the Chiefs open the preseason on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium. Read the stories we discussed: Rookie receiver Mecole Hardman shows speed on field ... and in learning the playbook: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233546122.html Chiefs release first unofficial depth chart of 2019 season: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233522967.html First Chiefs depth chart shows this many new starters from AFC Championship Game: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233541937.html And we

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, died earlier this week at age 95. Blair also looks forward to what's coming up on the Kansas City sports scene this weekend and next week. Read the stories we discussed:Mahomes Magic Crunch on the menu, eventually, for Chiefs star quarterback — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233434442.html Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Magic Crunch’ cereal has hit shelves around Kansas City and region — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article233383092.html Celebration of Max Falkenstien’s life will be at KU’s Lied Center. Public is invited — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/col

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 why he’s good with playing slot cornerback almost exclusively. Read the stories we discussed: Royals GM Dayton Moore ‘comfortable’ with returns from their July trades — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article233401992.html Former Royals catcher Martin Maldonado on the move again — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article233344122.html Trade to Astros could give Zack Greinke chance to beat his 30th MLB team, the Royals — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article233388652.html And we now have a special subscription offer for SportsBeatKC

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 Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Ohio, where he’ll cover the big day for former Chiefs Johnny Robinson and Tony Gonzalez. Read the stories we discussed: The Chiefs have moved cornerback Tremon Smith to running back ... and it might stick — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233343762.html Vahe Gregorian: Former Chiefs great Tony G: From bullied kid to Hall of Famer who speaks his mind — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233127101.html Vahe Gregorian: Johnny Robinson’s Hall of Fame berth is right on time — https://www.kansascity.com/spo

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 changes the team has made.Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Vahe Gregorian join the show. Read our related stories: Vahe Gregorian: After energizing year off, Steve Spagnuolo is crucial to Chiefs’ Super Bowl hopes — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233314542.html Tuesday camp report: Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill leaves practice because of quad contusion — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233289917.html And we now have a special subscription offer for SportsBeatKC listeners! Follow the kansascity.com/sportsbeatkcoffer link for a 40% discount on a digi

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 a team leader, and Vahe Gregorian previews his trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, where a pair of former Chiefs, Johnny Robinson and Tony Gonzalez, will be inducted this weekend. Read our related coverage:Frank Clark claims first day of padded practice for the defense — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233261517.html Former Chiefs great Tony G: From bullied kid to Hall of Famer who speaks his mind — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233127101.html And we now have a special subscription offer for SportsBeatKC listeners! Follow

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 president Mark Donovan also answered questions about the future of training camp at Missouri Western State University because the team's 10-year contract with the school ends after this year. Plus: What's this about columnist Vahe Gregorian's Division I football career? Host Blair Kerkhoff also has Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor on the pod. And we now have a special subscription offer for SportsBeatKC listeners! Follow the kansascity.com/sportsbeatkcoffer link for a 40% discount on a digital subscription to all sports stories from The Kansas City Star. It's just $30 for the first year. Read our related stories:

July 23 marked the start of Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph. Coach Andy Reid wasted no time addressing Tyreek Hill's return and quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares what he's looking forward to this year. Plus, did columnist Vahe Gregorian call Mahomes "doughy" at one point? Host Blair Kerkhoff also has Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor on the show. Read related stories from The Star: Camp report: Travis Kelce returns to field at training camp with Chiefs’ QBs, rookies — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233062382.html Vahe Gregorian: Reality of Tyreek Hill’s return to Chiefs is to hope for best-case scenarios for all — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article233040272.html Andy Reid shares good news on injury front as Chiefs open training camp in St. Joseph — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233032242.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The long-awaited news involving Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill and possible disciplinary action from the NFL was issued on Friday. The outcome: No suspension. Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pyror offers her reaction and what it means to the Chiefs, who open training camp July 23. Reporter Laura Bauer and sports columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger discuss the coverage of the Hill story, which took several twists and turns over the past five months. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. Read our related coverage: Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill won’t be suspended by NFL following league’s own investigation — www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kans…e232404222.html Poll: Do you agree with NFL’s decision to not suspend Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill? — www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-colu…e232876807.html Tyreek Hill avoiding a suspension draws mixed reaction from Chiefs, NFL fans — www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-colu…e232877887.html Patrick Mahomes on Tyreek Hill’s return to the Chiefs: ‘It’s going to be awesome’ — www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kans…e23